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Michael Graham

Michael Graham

Global Jackpot reaps a Tramore dividend

Fri 17th Aug 2018, 18:39

Global Jackpot in winning formGlobal Jackpot in winning form
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Global Jackpot justified 11/10 favouritism for Gordon Elliott and Barry Geraghty in the two mile maiden hurdle at Tramore.

He was pushed along by Geraghty in third before two out as Johnnigraig and Its All A Lark tussled at the front.

Global Jackpot swept round the outside of them to grab the lead jumping that flight, however.

He was ridden by Geraghty to keep the revs up coming to the last and the pair bounded away on the run-in to win by three and three quarter lengths. Knock On Steel came in second at 14/1 with Its All A Lark six lengths lengths further back in third.

Barry Geraghty said: He deserved that as he has been knocking on the door. It was a good opportunity that Gordon found for him." Light Of My Life made good headway to chase the leaders but slipped up on the bend before two out.

Additional reporting by Donal Murphy

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.