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Michael Graham

Michael Graham

Shek O Lad and Kane tough it out

Fri 14th Oct 2016, 16:02

Shek O Lad clears the last in DownpatrickShek O Lad clears the last in Downpatrick
© Photo Healy Racing

Shek O Lad came out on top of a battle with Canny Tom to land Downpatrick's extended two mile on handicap hurdle.

Canny Tom joined Shek O Lad on the run-in but the latter found that little bit extra close home to prevail by a neck under Brien Kane.

Shek O Lad was returned at 10/1 from 12s with Canny Tom a 3/1 chance. Our Rachael the 5/2 favourite, was four and a half lengths behind in third.

Trainer Des McDonogh said: "It wasn't a surprise, his run in Ballinrobe was very good the last day and last year when he made it a few times he was third a couple of times. It took time I suppose and lots of little niggles but sure he is our own.

"We'll keep him going over the winter, he seems to go on soft ground. He's a good jumper.

"Brien gave him a smashing ride, he's a good lad. He's a quiet rider, I like that."

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.