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Michael Graham

Michael Graham

Roi Du Mee answers call

Sun 31st Mar 2013, 16:46

Roi Du Mee is clear over the last at CorkRoi Du Mee is clear over the last at Cork
© Photo Healy Racing

Top-weight Roi Du Mee saw out the three miles really well at Cork under Jason Maguire as grabbed Grade 3 glory in the Imperial Call Chase.

The pair were always in the front rank since joining Toon River seven out. Homeward bound and only four horses were in contention – Toon River, Roi Du Mee, Pandorama and Call The Police

But it was 9/10 favourite Roi Du Mee, trained by in-form Gordon Elliott, who forged his way home best to come in three lengths clear of Pandorama (5/1). Toon River took third at 12/1.

This was Roi Du Mee’s sixth win from his last seven starts. It was the third Grade 3 success of his career. He also won the Grade 2 Bobbyjo Chase at Fairyhouse last month.

Jason Maguire said: “I probably sent him on early enough, but I spoke to Davy (Russell) and he says he stays well and goes on the ground. He’s a great consistent horse and has been placed well all year.”

The winner gave Maguire a double after winning the opener, also for Gordon Elliott, on Bayan

It gave Elliott a treble as he was on the mark with Mala Beach at Fairyhouse.

Additional reporting by Alan Magee

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.