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Michael Graham

Michael Graham

Gone Viral spreads the word

Sun 27th Apr 2014, 15:43

Gone Viral, right, moves past Northern SurpriseGone Viral, right, moves past Northern Surprise
© Photo Healy Racing

Sheila Lavery’s third winner as a trainer came courtesy of Gone Viral who was partnered by Pat Smullen in the seven furlong handicap for three-year-olds at Gowran Park.

The gelding made headway in the final quarter of a mile and pressed the leader Northern Sunrise at the furlong marker. Smullen got him past that rival and the pair passed the post a length and a quarter to the good at 8/1. He had been backed at 12s this morning.

Runner-up Northern Surprise was returned a 5/1 co-favourite of three. Caliso Bay (11/2) and Jackie Ellis at 10/1 completed the placings.

"That was a bit surprising. I was scared he would get tired, as he is a bit short of work and I can't get him to work hard enough at home. Pat gave him a beautiful ride and he brought him into the race,” Sheila Lavery said.

Additional reporting by Donal Murphy

1st
8/1
Tote €11.20 €3.00
2nd
1.25L
5/1Cfav
€2.60
3rd
0.5L
11/2
€1.40
4th
2.75L
10/1
€2.70
bf
4.25L
5/1Cfav
bf
2.75L
5/1Cfav
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.