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Michael Graham

Michael Graham

William Du Berlais one for Walsh

Mon 28th Aug 2017, 19:07

William Du Berlais and Mark Walsh in chargeWilliam Du Berlais and Mark Walsh in charge
© Photo Healy Racing

William Du Berlais enjoyed his spin around Downpatrick as he secured a clear-cut success in the extended two mile three handicap chase.

Enda Bolger 's charge moved into a narrow lead at the third last and drew clear on the run-in to pass the post 12 lengths to the good. Mitebeall Forluck (10/1) kept on at the same pace for second, half a length in front of Better Back Bob (11/2).

Jockey Mark Walsh said of the 6/4 favourite: "He did it well. The race was run to suit him, it was a nice, even gallop. He travelled and jumped away. He deserved his turn winning. That's his grade so everything went well for him today."

This was Walsh's first winner since an injury lay-off due to a fractured cheekbone sustained in July.

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.