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Michael Graham

Michael Graham

Its On The Line literally

Tue 26th Dec 2023, 16:27

Its On The Line, Charlie Mullins and Emmet MullinsIts On The Line, Charlie Mullins and Emmet Mullins
© Photo Healy Racing

Charlie Mullins conjured up a strong finish from Its On The Line (11/2) to nab Ferns Lock in the hunters chase at Down Royal.

Ferns Lock (11/8f) picked up the lead at the 10th fence and jumped well but exertions told on the run-in as Its On The Line took aim and grabbed him by half a length. Wowsham completed the placings 10 lengths further back at 12/1.

The jockey said: "They went for the race maybe three or four out and I said I would wait.

"I have plenty of experience (over fences) - there is a John Thomas McNamara series which is very good for amateur claimers like me."

Trainer Emmet Mullins was leading the horse up.

Paddy Power made Its On The Line 3/1 favourite from 6/1 for the hunters chase at Cheltenham.

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.