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Michael Graham

Michael Graham

Winiata shows improvement in Limerick

Sat 13th Oct 2018, 13:33

Winiata in front at LimerickWiniata in front at Limerick
© Photo Healy Racing

Johnny Murtagh's Winiata collared front-running That's Not Me in the final 150 yards to land the opening juvenile auction maiden at Limerick.

That's Not Me, who had been runner-up in her last two races, gave it a good go from the front in this extended six furlong contest but couldn't fend off the staying-on Winiata.

The winner unleashed her challenge approaching the final furlong and went on by a length and a half at the line.

Niall McCullagh 's mount was a 5/1 chance after a third place on debut in Dundalk just over a fortnight ago.

That's Not Me was the 5/2 favourite while Nonstop Talker was a further length and three parts away in third at 6/1.

Niall McCullagh said: "She ran well first up in Dundalk and we thought she'd step forward but we were very worried about the ground. But she has big heart and galloped through it well.

"I'd say it is getting on the heavy side and it is tough going but she tried hard and coped with it and improved. She is a little filly going forward."

Additional reporting by Thomas Weekes

1st
5/1
Tote €6.30 €1.90
2nd
1.5L
5/2Fav
€1.40
3rd
1.75L
6/1
€1.90
4th
0.75L
6/1
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.