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Michael Graham

Michael Graham

Magnetic Force shows his power

Sun 28th Aug 2016, 15:36

Magnetic Force, grey, leads them home in CorkMagnetic Force, grey, leads them home in Cork
© Photo Healy Racing

Magnetic Force (8/1) and Brien Kane teamed up to land the two mile Martinstown Opportunity Handicap Hurdle in Cork for trainer Robbie Hennessy.

The nine-year-old grey gelding travelled well into second behind front-running Rock On Bach approaching the third last.

A good jump at the penultimate flight saw Magnetic Force move ahead of Rock On Bach coming to the last. Konig Hall made significant inroads to be just a length in arrears at that hurdle. Kane got into the drive position on the run-in and his mount stayed on stoutly to fend off Konig Hall by three parts of a length. The runner-up went off the 5/2 favourite from 7/2.

Rock On Bach was a neck further away in third at 33/1.

Robbie Hennessy said: "He likes it here and I got one of the better jockeys for the race. Brien came and rode him yesterday and got a feel for him as he can be quirky.

"Today's ground was absolutely perfect for him and he'll keep on the go as long as he gets his ground."

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.