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Michael Graham

Michael Graham

Walsh doubles up on Drummullagh Rocky

Thu 26th Dec 2019, 16:46

Eoin WalshEoin Walsh
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Drummullagh Rocky brought up a double for jockey Eoin Walsh when taking Down Royal's two and a half mile handicap chase at 16/1.

The 10-year-old gelding was coming off a long absence since January and made all to come home by three lengths.

He beat 20/1 chance Pegase Amour into second. An Droichead Gorm was backed down to 11/4 favourite but finished third.

Local handler Sean McParlan said: "Our horses haven't been right this good wee while. We knew he had the ability to do that.

"The plan was to jump off and he got his own way out in front. Hopefully he will win again.

"We knew he was in good old form but, when horses are not performing for you, you are hoping they will do it.

"He (Walsh) gave him a great ride."

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.