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Michael Graham

Michael Graham

Abbey Magic conjures up another victory

Sat 27th Oct 2018, 15:10

Abbey Magic winning under Rachael BlackmoreAbbey Magic winning under Rachael Blackmore
© Photo Healy Racing

Henry de Bromhead's Abbey Magic made it three in a row over fences when making all in the novice chase at Galway.

The seven-year-old mare touched down clear after the last after Boot Camp made a mistake at the penultimate obstacle.

Rachael Blackmore sent the 11/4 shot for home but it is a long way from the last to the line and Damut (12/1) made good inroads into the lead in the final furlong.

Abbey Magic toughed it out, though, and closed out the race by two and a half lengths from Damut.

Rachael Blackmore said: "It was a lovely performance and Henry has done a fantastic job with the mare. That's three in a row she has won now.

"She was leaning out with me turning in and once I got her straightened up she was good. She is very tough and very honest."

Additional reporting by Thomas Weekes

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.