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Michael Graham

Michael Graham

Set To Fire times it just right under Davis

Fri 28th Jul 2017, 21:49

Set To Fire, centre, comes to collar Shamar, far sideSet To Fire, centre, comes to collar Shamar, far side
© Photo Healy Racing

Sean Davis earned plenty of plaudits from trainer Johnny Feane after getting Set To Fire up by a nose in Down Royal.

The jockey got maximum effort from his mount in the final furlong of the extended mile and two apprentice handicap.

The 5/1 shot led on the line to deprive 20/1 shot Shamar Carrigeen Prince (8/1) was half a length back in third.

Johnny Feane said: "Sean (Davis) just about got there! She met a bit of trouble in running but I think that sort of suits her coming from behind. She settled well.

"Sean's a good rider, he has loads of potential. His head is right, he is a great weight and is very strong for the weight. He has a bright future."

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.