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Michael Graham

Michael Graham

Minella For Value keeps punters happy

Sun 15th Sep 2013, 17:08

Minella For Value and Davy Russell win at ListowelMinella For Value and Davy Russell win at Listowel
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Being in the front rank certainly paid off for Minella For Value in the two and a half mile beginners’ chase at Listowel as he avoided the carnage happening behind him throughout the race.

Davy Russell had John Nallen’s charge settled in second before the pair assumed the lead from Letter Of Credit on the home bend approaching two out.

Russell drove out the 7/2 favourite to hold the fast-finishing Flying Light (20/1) by a length and three parts. Gentleman Duke at 16/1 was third. Stop The Clock was a market springer from 13/2 to 4/1, however the money was left behind as he finished just out of the placings in fourth.

“He got a cut after his run in Bellewstown and he took a fierce blow after his run in Galway. He seemed to be better today for some reason. He jumped great and travelled to the line,” jockey Davy Russell said.

Russell picked up a one-day suspension for improper use of the whip on the winner.

Of the 16 horses that went to post, six failed to complete the course.

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.