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Michael Graham

Michael Graham

Elliott and Gilligan at double with Arctic Ambition

Fri 21st Apr 2023, 19:53

Danny Gilligan celebrates a Kilbeggan doubleDanny Gilligan celebrates a Kilbeggan double
© Photo Healy Racing

Arctic Ambition sealed a Kilbeggan double for Gordon Elliott and Danny Gilligan in the extended 2m3f handicap chase.

The 7/1 shot jumped three out in fourth place and closed in third at the next fence.

Gilligan produced him between Huntingtown and Gali Flight on the downhill run towards the last.

He sneaked through on the inner to go on from Gali Flight before the last and was going much the better than that rival who crumpled on landing leaving Arctic Ambition clear.

The eight-year-old gelding swept in by five and a-half lengths from 11/4 favourite Huntingtown. The Connector 15/2, was another four and a-quarter lengths back in third.

“I'd say he runs well fresh and, in fairness to Danny, he gave him a good ride - it's great for him,” said Elliott.

The duo earlier took the opening maiden hurdle with Stuzzikini

Additional reporting by Gary Carson

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.