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Michael Graham

Michael Graham

'Job done' as Lake George wins again

Tue 16th Aug 2016, 18:19

Lake George in command at TipperaryLake George in command at Tipperary
© Photo Healy Racing

Lake George made no mistake when powering away from his rivals in the extended seven furlong handicap at Tipperary.

Daniel Redmond raced him in second as Clear Focus set the fractions. The leader came off the bridle approaching the straight and Lake George travelled well to assume the lead with over a quarter of a mile to travel.

Redmond went for the whip over a furlong out and the eight-year-old gelding picked up well and opened up a lead of a couple of lengths on the pursuers.

He strode away in the latter stages to win by three lengths at 5/1. Clear Focus (16/1) kept on for second with Windsorlot (20/1) and Lightening Stricks (8/1 from 12s) completing the placings in this 16-runner handicap.

“The difference today was the ground,” handler James Barrett said.

“The last day in Gowran they watered and, while it was officially good to firm, there was a dig in it and his wheels were spinning.

“He's a good honest horse and wins every year. That's job done again.

“All year we've been waiting and picking races for him and then the rain would come. He's in at the Curragh at the weekend but if the rain comes he probably won't run.”

This was Lake George's seventh career victory.

Additional reporting by Gary Carson

1st
5/1
Tote €6.60 €1.70
2nd
3L
16/1
€3.90
3rd
0.5L
20/1
€3.70
4th
0.75L
8/1
€2.90
bf
0.75L
9/2Fav
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.