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Michael Graham

Michael Graham

Elliott and Kennedy double up with King

Wed 13th Jul 2016, 18:56

Blessed King leads Benarty Hill over the lastBlessed King leads Benarty Hill over the last
© Photo Healy Racing

Blessed King brought up a double for Gordon Elliott, Jack Kennedy and owner Tom Doran when easing to a 16-length victory in the two mile seven maiden hurdle.

Kennedy guided him into the lead before the third last but the pair were soon joined by Benarty Hill

Blessed King held the advantage at the last and strode away up the hill for a decisive success. He was returned the 2/1 second favourite.

Benarty Hill kept on for second at 20/1 with Wee Small Hours another 14 lengths back in third.

Gordon Elliott said: "He was probably entitled to win it, he has been a little bit disappointing. Jack was very good again, he is riding out of his skin for a young lad of 17.

"We'll see, we might just keep it small for him."

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.