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Michael Graham

Michael Graham

Mares take centre stage

Sun 31st Mar 2013, 09:23

Annie Power is a hot favourite at Fairyhouse Annie Power is a hot favourite at Fairyhouse
© Photo Healy Racing

History will be made today with the first Grade 1 mares hurdle race in Ireland.

Six are due to go to post for the 2.25 at Fairyhouse in which Willie Mullins' Annie Power will be a very warm order.

Her win in a Grade 2 at Naas last-time out made it six wins from six. She steps up to two and a half miles for the first time here and is partnered by Ruby Walsh.

Michael Winters' tough mare Missunited will likely be the each way play for many punters with trip and ground ideal.

Willie Mullins also has Zuzka and Glens Melody battling for prize money.

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.