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Michael Graham

Michael Graham

Dovlator obliges for McLoughlin

Fri 3rd Jun 2022, 21:04

Dovlator clears the lastDovlator clears the last
© Photo Healy Racing

Dovlator finished off best of all to land the opportunity maiden hurdle at Down Royal.

Dermot McLoughlin 's charge was still fourth at the last but galloped home strongly to lead inside the final furlong. He went on by three and three quarter lengths at 16/1. Kelly's Birr (7/2) could give no more in second once headed but was two and a quarter lengths clear of Bout Time Bobby (13/2).

Jockey Paddy O'Hanlon said: "He stayed going in fairness to him but maybe the race in front collapsed a bit, they've gone a good gallop. My lad stayed galloping to the line.

"I had sat on him a couple of times at home but the last day in Downpatrick was the first time I had ridden him. He gave me a nice feel.

"He was slicker today and has done it well."

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.