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Michael Graham

Michael Graham

Marygale Bridge gives Walsh a double

Sun 27th Dec 2015, 13:52

Marygale Bridge, left, prevails from MyztiqueMarygale Bridge, left, prevails from Myztique
© Photo Healy Racing

No less than 10 horses charged round the home bend in contention in the two and a quarter mile mares' maiden hurdle at Limerick but it was Marygale Bridge who took the honours in the end.

The 16/1 shot travelled well to draw alongside Goulane Davina approaching the second last. At this flight 11/8 favourite Myztique was driven to close on the outside.

Marygale Bridge was ridden between the final two hurdles and opened up a lead of a length at the last from Myztique. She raced along the far rail and stayed gun-barrel straight as Myztique threw everything at her. The runner-up couldn't quite get on terms and went down by a neck. Ballybrowney Ella at 25/1 completed the placings.

John Joe Walsh said: "She loved the ground and got a great ride from Brian.

"She won a point-to-point bumper at Cork so had a bit of form and she stays.

"Today was the day but she'll go handicapping now and also got the 5,000 euro tag (bonus scheme) too!"

This gave John Joe Walsh a double on the card as he took the opener with Positive Approach His Monasteradenpauric was also second in race two.

Additional reporting by Thomas Weekes

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.