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Michael Graham

Michael Graham

Cousin Shay sweeps home from last to first

Wed 9th Nov 2022, 16:16

Cousin Shay, far side, nails Lion RingCousin Shay, far side, nails Lion Ring
© Photo Healy Racing

From fully last two furlongs out, Cousin Shay thundered home to win the second division of the seven-furlong handicap under Conor Hoban.

The pair found a seam and made progress by the furlong pole and then switched left to storm home to win by a short head at 12/1 from 14/1 shot Lion Ring Finke River the 6/5 favourite, was a never nearer third.

Trainer John McConnell said: “He's obviously had ability but he's very immature. You can see when he saw the flash of the camera here he was jumping. He's a baby still, mentally and physically.

“It was good to get his win and I'm delighted to get one for Damian (Lavelle, owner). Hopefully he can kick on and go on during the winter.

“He had a good run here in January and then had a little mishap. He came on for the last day and hit the line well there today so hopefully there is more to come.”

This was Cousin Shay's breakthrough success on his sixth start.

Additional reporting by Gary Carson

1st
12/1
Tote €16.20 €4.30
2nd
shd
14/1
€4.40
3rd
0.75L
6/5Fav
€1.10
4th
1.25L
18/1
About Michael Graham
Michael has worked in horse racing journalism for more than 15 years, having also written a weekly betting column on Gaelic football and hurling for a newspaper. He is involved in writing the My Racing Story features on this website. He spent a year in South Africa completing a Diploma in Business Administration and also studied Newspaper Journalism in Belfast. He enjoys playing 5-a-side football on a regular basis.