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Michael Graham

Michael Graham

Farclas gives Elliott a Down Royal double

Mon 6th May 2019, 18:18

Farclas tracks Cliff HouseFarclas tracks Cliff House
© Photo Healy Racing

Farclas was very easy to back on his chasing debut at Down Royal but he jumped well and put away the well-backed favourite Cliff House

From odds on in the morning, the former Triumph Hurdle winner drifted out to 2/1 on the off for the beginners' chase.

He tracked the 7/4 favourite Cliff House before grabbing the initiative after the second last.

Andrew Ring 's mount then powered away on the run-in to put four and a quarter lengths on Cliff House.

Gordon Elliott said: "He had lost his way on soft ground. He has had a couple of wind operations. On the better ground he jumped well and we'll have plenty of fun with him over the summer."

He brought up a double for Elliott who took the preceding race with Count Simon

The Stewards interviewed A. Ring, rider of Farclas (FR), concerning his use of the whip in the closing stages of this race. Evidence was heard from the rider concerned. Having viewed a recording of the race and considered the evidence, the Stewards were of the opinion that A. Ring was in breach of Regulation 10.3 (i), in that he used his whip without giving his mount time to respond. Having considered his record in this regard, the Stewards suspended A. Ring for one race day.

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.