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Michael Graham

Michael Graham

Peace News starts his chasing career with a win

Mon 7th May 2018, 17:57

Peace News and Davy Russell approach the lastPeace News and Davy Russell approach the last
© Photo Healy Racing

Gigginstown's Peace News kept on well to secure a narrow victory on his first start over fences in the beginners' chase at Down Royal.

Having reached a peak of 141 over hurdles, he was sent off 11/8 favourite for this assignment over an extended two miles three furlongs.

The six-year-old gelding improved under Davy Russell to lead after the third last. He made a slight mistake at the second last and was pressed from the final fence by Justmemyselfandi (6/1) but prevailed by a neck.

Alan Cody, representing trainer Henry de Bromhead, said: "His jumping got him there. He ran well and smaller fields suit him better.

"Davy said he jumped well but that he's nervous around horses.

"He'll be kept going now, he loved that ground. Onwards and upwards."

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.