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Michael Graham

Michael Graham

Gray and Shakeytry win a thrilling finish

Sat 16th Jun 2018, 15:35

Shakeytry leads over the last from Persian WindShakeytry leads over the last from Persian Wind
© Photo Healy Racing

Shakeytry fended off Persian Wind by the narrowest margin in the extended two and a quarter mile handicap hurdle at Downpatrick, in which he also had to survive a stewards enquiry.

The 8/1 shot won by an ever-decreasing nose from Persian Wind at 11/1 after an incident on the home bend. Hide The Biscuit was two and three quarter lengths away in third at 9/1.

Jockey Stephen Gray said: "I didn't know to be honest (if I'd held on). I probably hit the front too soon but he stayed going in fairness to him. He got a bit lonely.

"He's a different horse on good ground. Edward (O'Grady) told me to ride him third or fourth and best of luck."

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.