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Michael Graham

Michael Graham

Djasek wins a thriller in Fairyhouse

Sat 1st Jan 2022, 13:46

Djasek, near side, wins a battle with KashiDjasek, near side, wins a battle with Kashi
© Photo Healy Racing

Djasek got the verdict from the judge after a battle on the run-in with Kashi in the Keep Her Lit For Lar Handicap Hurdle at Fairyhouse.

The pair were locked together at the last which they both fluffed and it was Djasek who took a very slight advantage on the run-in under Peter Carberry.

Kashi, on his inner, refused to go down with a fight and rallied under Rachael Blackmore. It was a head-bobbing finish that Djasek win by a short head at 7/1 from the 2/1 favourite. Vocito completed the placings in third at 15/2.

“They are great lads that own him (Dewsweepers Syndicate) and they've been waiting a while. They probably should have had their day here this day last year (when runner-up in this race),” said trainer Tony Martin.

“They persevered and it's great that luck came their way. His head was just coming up again at the line, a yard before we were in front.”

Additional reporting by Gary Carson

1st
7/1
Tote €8.00 €2.30
2nd
shd
2/1Fav
€1.20
3rd
3.75L
15/2
€2.40
4th
7.5L
16/1
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.