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Michael Graham

Michael Graham

Erysimum never headed in Killarney

Tue 17th May 2016, 18:45

Erysimum heads for home in KillarneyErysimum heads for home in Killarney
© Photo Healy Racing

Erysimum made all under Billy Lee at Killarney to continue Willie McCreery's good run.

McCreery's charge was competing in the median auction fillies race for three-year-olds over a mile and broke smartly to take the field along.

She travelled best two and a half furlongs from home as her rivals all came off the bridle.

She was ridden was a furlong to go and closed out the race by a length and three quarter at odds of 9/4. Gilded Reflection the 11/10 favourite, couldn't get on terms and had to settle for second place in this seven-runner race.

Willie McCreery said: "She did it well and Billy gave her a good enterprising ride and used her experience. He slowed it up and then kicked off the turn.

"She's a big, improving filly and by the end of the year I hope to step her into Listed company.

"I still think she was harshly treated for her Sligo win and I was hoping that there was a handicap for her but conditions suited her today.

"Billy said a mile is far enough for her."

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.