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Michael Graham

Michael Graham

Whispersinthewind looks a progressive sort

Fri 22nd Nov 2024, 19:01

Whispersinthewind strikes for Joey Sheridan Whispersinthewind strikes for Joey Sheridan
© Photo Healy Racing

Whispersinthewind (11/1) added to her fillies' maiden victory in Naas last month when delivering in the rated race over seven furlongs at Dundalk.

Donnacha O'Brien 's charge tracked the leaders and was ridden by Joey Sheridan to lead approaching the final furlong.

She forged on nicely to hold 11/4 favourite Hightimeyouwon by three parts of a length. Current Option (14/1) was another half a length back in third, after not having the clearest of runs.

Sheridan said: "It looked a competitive little race on paper.

"It was going to be a tough ask for her being the only filly in the race against older geldings. She had no light weight on her back with 9-9.

"It is my first time riding her and she obviously has a bit of ability there. She rode quite a sweet filly when everything went to plan.

"It is nice to back up her maiden win with a win up here."

When asked about her recent Listed-race entry at Dundalk (reserve), he replied: "Donnacha knows what he has and obviously, with that being a Listed race, it was easy to ride her with confidence probably in a race like this.

"Big thanks to Donnacha because it is nice to pick up that ride for him when his lads are away."

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.