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Michael Graham

Michael Graham

Siskin ever so professional on debut

Sat 11th May 2019, 15:07

Siskin powers home under Colin KeaneSiskin powers home under Colin Keane
© Photo Healy Racing

Siskin (2/1) put in a lovely performance to take the Irish Stallion Farms EBF Race on debut.

The American-bred colt travelled smoothly under Colin Keane, in the Khalid Abdullah silks, in this six furlong contest before coming through to lead in the final quarter of a mile.

He was ridden in the final furlong and kept on strongly to beat Harpocrates (7/2) by two and three quarter lengths.

“That was nice. He's a nice colt and has been straightforward since the day I got him,” Ger Lyons said.

“He hit the line strong and ran out well. He was green and I thought Aidan's was coming to pick our pockets.

“He's no more than what we were seeing at home. The two-year-olds at home are more backward than him and we're only going with older horses but he's been so professional.

“Colin compared him to Cappella Sansevero in that he's a push-button ride and you can drop him bridle and cruise or once you rev him up he can pick up and go.

“It looks like there is plenty of improvement, physically, in him. The first task is done and we'll take our time and see how he grows.

“He tell us if he's ready to run back or not. We won't be talking about the Coventry or anything, there are no big plans and there's no pressure on me to start aiming for the stars.”

Additional reporting by Gary Carson

1st
2/1
Tote €2.40 €1.30
2nd
2.75L
7/2
€2.30
3rd
3L
15/8Fav
4th
0.75L
6/1
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.