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Michael Graham

Michael Graham

Reverend Hubert brings up double for Byrnes'

Mon 28th Aug 2023, 16:16

Reverend Hubert wins as he pleasesReverend Hubert wins as he pleases
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Reverend Hubert brought up a Downpatrick double for Charles and Philip Byrnes with an easy success in the extended 2m5f maiden.

The 8/15 favourite was always prominent and picked off Ringdufferin after four out. He began to move clear at the penultimate flight and stretched away on the run-in to score by eight and a-half lengths.

Ringdufferin kept on one paced for second at 9/2 with Marv Michael a length and a-quarter away in third at 9/4.

Trainer Byrnes said: "He loves jumping, jumping is the secret to him.

"He's a horse that doesn't do a stroke at home. The hurdles just set him alight, he absolutely loves it. Good ground, he wouldn't be one for the winter.

"Two and a-half plus and he will stay three miles.

"I'd say that's why Richard Hannon sold him in the first place, he was gone a bit sick of the Flat. Next year, definitely (go on the Flat), but this year I'd like to keep him going over hurdles as he is enjoying it so much.

"We might have a look at something in England, the October meeting in Cheltenham could be a possibility. We like to travel with the horses.

"A good day."

The duo also teamed up with Dubeyeracingcraic in the opener.

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.