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Michael Graham

Michael Graham

Thegreatestreward impresses in Limerick

Sat 22nd Jul 2017, 18:37

Thegreatestreward is home and hosed in LimerickThegreatestreward is home and hosed in Limerick
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Thegreatestreward (4/1) put in a sparkling performance on debut to run away with the fillies' bumper in Limerick.

Patrick Mullins came in for the ride when jockey Declan Lavery was unwell. Mullins' intended mount, Irish Lass, was ruled out due to being lame.

When he pushed the button on Thegreatestreward over a furlong out, she stretched away and drew seven lengths clear of her rivals at the line. Dalouga the even-money favourite, could make no impression in second. She was three lengths ahead of Hazy Shadow (8/1 from a morning price of 28/1).

"I really liked her but thought I hadn't enough work done with her as I'd have liked to," trainer Mags Mullins said.

"She was doing everything lovely at home - I think she's a very good filly. All mine are for sale and she's a good filly and jumps super - I love her!"

Thegreatestreward is owned by the trainer and her son Anthony.

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.