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Michael Graham

Michael Graham

Flicker Flame ignites an almost 500/1 treble for O'Brien

Mon 3rd Sep 2018, 19:45

Flicker Flame roasts her rivalsFlicker Flame roasts her rivals
© Photo Healy Racing

Unconsidered outsider Flicker Flame stormed home in the Roscommon Apprentice Maiden to give trainer Joseph O'Brien an almost 500-1 treble on the card at the Connacht track.

The 25-1 shot delivered her challenge for Alan Persse a furlong and a half out and drew three and three quarter lengths clear at the line. Epaneema (9/2) finished second with Leaderboard a further three parts of a length back in third at 7/2.

O'Brien also supplied the 7/4 favourite, High Mounte who weakened to fifth after being headed a furlong and a half from home.

His other two winners on the card were Cosmic Horizon (7/4f) and Best Not Argue at 6/1.The treble paid 499.5/1.

1st
25/1
Tote €37.80 €6.10
2nd
3.75L
9/2
€1.70
3rd
0.75L
7/2
€1.70
4th
nk
8/1
bf
1.75L
7/4Fav
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.