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- My Manekineko shows plenty of dash in Downpatrick
Michael Graham
My Manekineko shows plenty of dash in Downpatrick
My Manekineko, second right, moves into contention
© Photo Healy Racing
Veteran My Manekineko brought up his seventh career success in the extended two and a quarter mile handicap hurdle at Downpatrick.
The 12-year-old came with his challenge at the last and stayed on well up the hill to score by two lengths at 16/1. Justbecool took the runner-up berth at 15/2 and was four and a half lengths clear of Lily's Gem (11/2).
Jockey Mike O'Connor said: "He is (some servant). He still loves his job and that's a great sign in a horse.
"There seems to be plenty more races left in him going off that run.
"I sat on him the other day and he was flying, so I thought he would take the beating today. The ground was in his favour. James (Nash) was confident."
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.
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