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Michael Graham

Michael Graham

Imposing Supreme in charge for Gibney

Fri 7th Jul 2023, 19:01

Imposing Supreme forges on for Gavin RyanImposing Supreme forges on for Gavin Ryan
© Photo Healy Racing

Imposing Supreme availed of a drop in class to grab his fifth career success in the 47-70 handicap over an extended seven furlongs in Bellewstown.

The 5/1 shot tracked the leaders and was sent on by Gavin Ryan to lead a quarter of a mile from home.

The seven-year-old gelding was tough under the 10st1lb weight and galloped home by two and a-quarter lengths from Breezy Zoff (13/2). The Bog Bank 7/2jf, was a neck further back in third.

Trainer Tom Gibney said: "The left-handed wasn't a worry, he had run well in Killarney a few times. We thought the track would suit him and we were very confident of a big run today.

"He ran well in the Curragh the last day, but he just ended up having to come from a bit far back. It takes him a while to get up and get going.

"Yes, 100 per cent that (Galway) will be the next stop. We'll see if the handicapper gives him a chance.

"He's a fantastic horse to do anything with and is a real yard favourite, he's a real pet and a pleasure to have around the place."

1st
5/1
Tote €6.60 €2.30
2nd
2.25L
13/2
€2.80
3rd
nk
7/2JFav
€1.90
4th
1.5L
12/1
bf
2L
7/2JFav
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.