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Michael Graham

Michael Graham

Leac An Scail Lady sees it out best

Fri 16th Jul 2021, 14:19

Leach An Scail Lady, right, leads from Fly Little BirdLeach An Scail Lady, right, leads from Fly Little Bird
© Photo Healy Racing

Leac An Scail Lady found plenty for Rachael Blackmore to see off 100/1 shot Fly Little Bird in the opening mares' maiden hurdle over an extended two miles six furlongs in Killarney.

Leac An Scail Lady, the 7/4 favourite, made most but was less than fluent at their last flight (normal two out but final flight bypassed) which enabled a staying-on Fly Little Bird to almost get on terms.

The second reserve Fly Little Bird held every chance on the long run-in but Leac An Scail Lady rallied in the closing stages to pick up the victory by half a length for Henry de Bromhead. Optional Mix who was in contention turning for home, dropped 15 lengths away to third at 9/4.

Blackmore said: “She ran well at Wexford the last day (when runner-up) and is a real staying mare. She jumped well and was brave at a few.

“It’s hot out there and it’s proper good ground.”

Additional reporting by Alan Magee

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.