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Michael Graham

Michael Graham

Murphy's Cavalry Charge pays off

Mon 2nd Aug 2021, 15:59

Cavalry Charge runs away from his rivalsCavalry Charge runs away from his rivals
© Photo Healy Racing

John Murphy took the Silver Irish EBF Ballyhane Stakes for the second year in a row as his Cavalry Charge bolted up.

The 12/1 chance travelled into contention for Robbie Colgan and was sent after his stablemate Arges racing to the final furlong. Cavalry Charge was ridden to claim the lead in the final 150 yards and surged clear to win by a healthy five lengths. Arges held on to second at 3/1 from Lechro at 8/1.

The trainer's son and assistant trainer, George Murphy, said: “We're delighted with that. He was a little bit green and silly the first day in Leopardstown. He got caught wide, hung out as he got a little nervous with the horses on his inside.

“He was still a little green there and Robbie said he'll come forward again. I'd say he could be a very smart horse, he won well there.

“He has a few big entries so we'll consider them and he'll definitely run in pattern company next.”

Murphy won this valuable median auction race with 50/1 Sweet Gardenia last year.

Additional reporting by Gary Carson

1st
12/1
Tote €24.60 €5.40
2nd
5L
3/1
€1.70
3rd
0.5L
8/1
€3.90
bf
2.25L
11/8Fav
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.