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Michael Graham

Michael Graham

He's The Real Article again

Sun 15th Sep 2013, 18:18

The Real Article and Barry Geraghty in action at ListowelThe Real Article and Barry Geraghty in action at Listowel
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The Real Article showed he still has plenty of his old dash as he comprehensively landed the featured Kerry Group Handicap Chase over two and a half miles at Listowel.

The eight-year-old son of Definite Article, who was a dual Grade 2 winner over hurdles less than two years ago, moved well for Barry Geraghty and led two out before staying on to record a four and a quarter length victory.

Trainer Edward O’Grady said: “Last Tuesday was the first time in a long time that he pleased me in his work for some extraordinary reason.

“I was hoping he would run well. He will only have one more run before I put him away for Spring time. He’ll probably have a wind operation after that run. He’s entered on Tuesday, but he won’t run.”

The 4/1 shot beat Too Strong at 8/1 into second with Prosperity Square (8/1) a further length and three parts back in third.

The Real Article won just over 22,000 euro in this race.

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.