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Michael Graham

Michael Graham

Blackmore back with winner as de Bromhead doubles up

Sun 16th Jun 2019, 17:51

Rachael Blackmore steers Put The Kettle On inRachael Blackmore steers Put The Kettle On in
© Photo Healy Racing

Rachael Blackmore returned from injury with a winner on Put The Kettle On to give Henry de Bromhead a double in Downpatrick.

The well backed 13/8 favourite kept it simple off the front in this extended two and a quarter mile mares' handicap hurdle. Dollys Destination served it up to her at the second last but the favourite readily moved clear on the run-in to post a seven-length success.

Dolly's Destination had to settle for second at 9/2.

Rachael Blackmore said: "It's very nice to be back. Henry's horses are on fire at the minute, so it's great to get back on.

"It has been a tough few weeks watching!"

Blackmore had been on the sidelines since a fall at Clonmel in mid-May, before returning to the saddle in Downpatrick yesterday.

de Bromhead took the preceding race on the card with Game Present ridden by Hugh Morgan.

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.