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Michael Graham

Michael Graham

Mister Hotelier's jumping wins the day

Sun 12th Oct 2014, 18:38

Mister Hotelier, far side, sees off Aerlite Supreme in LimerickMister Hotelier, far side, sees off Aerlite Supreme in Limerick
© Photo Healy Racing

“It was all about jumping and a bit of experience counted. David said he’d go on and the bit of experience made the difference,” trainer Colm Murphy commented after Mister Hotelier saw off Aerlite Supreme in Limerick.

"It wasn't the best contest. I imagine he'll go for a little novice before the ground gets really bad."

The seven-year-old made all under David Casey and put in a great leap at the last which enabled him to grind out victory at 2/1 from 5/4 favourite Aerlite Supreme by two and a quarter lengths in this extended two mile three beginners’ chase.

The runner-up was slightly hesitant over the last two obstacles and ultimately that cost him the chance to get on terms with the winner.

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.