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Michael Graham

Michael Graham

Malayan now two from three

Mon 16th Aug 2021, 17:55

Malayan, far side, gets the job doneMalayan, far side, gets the job done
© Photo Healy Racing

Dermot Weld's Malayan ground out victory in the juvenile auction series race at Roscommon to supplement recent Ballybrit gains.

The 6/5 favourite collared Nectaris coming to the two pole and attempted to assert approaching the final furlong.

She moved a couple of lengths in front in the closing stages, but idled as Believe In Science (6/1) finished well in second to get to within half a length at the winning post.

The form of Malayan's victory in Galway was boosted half an hour earlier on this card when runner-up Pride Of Derry took the opener.

Jockey Colin Keane said: “She's an improving filly and she probably doesn't do a whole pile when she gets there.

“She travels well, quickens up for a few strides and then puts on the brake. She's probably value for a bit more than the winning margin.

“I'd say you might see a better filly in a better race where they can lead her for longer. It's nice to win on her again.”

Additional reporting by Gary Carson

1st
6/5Fav
Tote €1.50 €1.10
2nd
0.5L
6/1
€3.40
3rd
1.25L
5/1
4th
hd
85/40
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.