18+ | Commercial Content | T&Cs apply | Wagering and T&Cs apply | Play Responsibly | Advertising Disclosure
icon
Michael Graham

Michael Graham

Sheehy steers The Names Jock home

Sat 24th Oct 2020, 17:39

The Names Jock wins at 5/1 for trainer John KielyThe Names Jock wins at 5/1 for trainer John Kiely
© Photo Healy Racing

The Names Jock rewarded market support in the concluding Leopardstown Members Club Handicap.

A mile and a half was the trip and the winner began his challenge a furlong and a half out.

He responded well to pressure and moved to the front inside the final furlong and stuck to his task well to fend off a staying on Yafordadoe (11/2) by three parts of a length for trainer John Kiely. The winner was backed in from 7/1 to 5/1.

With 17 runners competing, punters were paid a place dividend on Melburnian (11/4f) and Shebergan (28/1) in third and fourth respectively.

Jockey Mikey Sheehy said: “He jumped smart from his high draw so I was able to slot him in nicely and get into a rhythm.

“I got a lovely split in the straight and he quickened well.”

Additional reporting by Gary Carson

1st
5/1
Tote €5.90 €2.20
2nd
0.75L
11/2
€1.60
3rd
2.25L
11/4Fav
€1.80
4th
1.75L
28/1
€7.30
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.