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Michael Graham

Michael Graham

Whateys Quest delivers for Byrnes family

Thu 18th Apr 2024, 17:09

Whateys Quest in charge over the lastWhateys Quest in charge over the last
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Whateys Quest put in a professional display to land the Knocklofty Maiden Hurdle in Clonmel.

He was on the heels of the leaders three out and a good jump saw him improve from third to lead for Philip Byrnes on the downhill run.

The 5/4 favourite was on good terms with himself approaching two out and closest rival Splendid Choice did himself no favours when wandering into it.

Whateys Quest soon went on from Midweek Voices and sealed the deal when he cleared the last. He strode in by three and three-quarter lengths from Midweek Voices (9/2 - 3/1) with Splendid Choice another two and a-quarter lengths back in third at 12/1.

Charles Byrnes said: "It took him a while to win, but it was that type of race and he handled the ground well.

"He will run at Tramore on Monday in a 0-102 beginners chase - we may as well."

Additional reporting by Tom Weekes

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.