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Michael Graham

Michael Graham

Cristy's Call brings up Carberry's double

Fri 5th Jun 2015, 19:46

Cristy's Call, second right, moves into contention in DownpatrickCristy's Call, second right, moves into contention in Downpatrick
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In-form trainer Gavin Cromwell saddled Cristy's Call to take The Racing All The Way Handicap Hurdle in Downpatrick.

The 6/1 shot made progress into fourth before the second last. At the last he disputed the lead with Santo Prince before staying on best up the hill to win by four and three quarter lengths.

Santo Prince took second at 12/1. The 3/1 favourite, Broughtons Bandit for Gordon Elliott, was the same margin away in third.

Gavin Cromwell said: "I thought that ground was a little slow for him. Gordon (Elliott) fancied his horse but I liked my chance. I'll keep him going in and around that trip and on fast ground."

Cristy's Call evidently enjoys the north as his other success came in a Down Royal handicap hurdle last August.

This brought up a double for jockey Carberry who won the previous race aboard Be Seeing You

Cromwell landed two wins in the last week with chaser As De Pique. His last three runners have all won.

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.