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Michael Graham

Michael Graham

Royal County Down just gets home

Fri 26th Jul 2019, 21:23

Royal County Down, near side, just pips Recall The ShowRoyal County Down, near side, just pips Recall The Show
© Photo Healy Racing

Joseph O'Brien's Royal County Down was a very warm favourite at 2/5 for the seven-furlong maiden in Down Royal, but really had to battle to get up by the minimum margin. Recall The Show had led throughout and had the favourite on the stretch in the final furlong, however, Royal County Down really found his stride in the latter stages to get up on the line by a nose.

The runner-up Recall The Show was backed from 10/1 to 7/1. Master Of Kings was half a length further back in third at 12/1.

Jockey Donnacha O'Brien said: "He's a little bit of a slow learner, but once he got the hang of things he stuck his head out front.

"I'd like to think so (plenty of talent there). I'd think there is still plenty of improvement and he'll be a better horse when he goes up to a mile."

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.