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Michael Graham

Michael Graham

Blackbow enjoys a cruise around Clonmel

Tue 22nd Mar 2022, 17:18

Blackbow well clear under Paul TownendBlackbow well clear under Paul Townend
© Photo Healy Racing

Blackbow made all for a facile cruise around Clonmel.

The 155-rated chaser went off at 30/100 for this extended two mile three chase and proved to be in a different league to his four rivals.

He increased the lead to eight lengths three out and drew right away from a hard-at-work Spyglass Hill at the next.

Paul Townend 's mount glided home by a whopping 36 lengths from the 9/4 second favourite.

The other three horses were never a factor.

Willie Mullins said: "It was a nice opportunity for him and we have the Topham Trophy in our minds. It is a bit quick but we'll have a look at that or a look at something at Fairyhouse - it'll be one or the other.

"He got things his own way and he took his opportunity so I'm happy with him."

Additional reporting by Tom 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.