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Michael Graham

Michael Graham

Sir Jack Yeats engages top gear

Tue 18th Jul 2017, 21:42

Sir Jack Yeats, near side, beats Na Trachtalai Abu in Killarney Sir Jack Yeats, near side, beats Na Trachtalai Abu in Killarney
© Photo Healy Racing

Sir Jack Yeats rallied to good effect for Davy Russell to land the extended two mile six handicap chase in Killarney.

The winner looked to be at the mercy of Na Trachtalai Abu who was given a patient ride by Andrew Lynch before hitting the front on the run-in.

However, Sir Jack Yeats fought back tenaciously to get up by a neck and justify 2/1 favouritism.

Runner-up Na Trachtalai Abu was a 4/1 shot. Manuka came in third at 12/1 a further three and three quarter lengths away.

Trainer Ellmarie Holden said: "He gave him a great ride and it was great for his first run in a handicap chase.

"I genuinely thought he was beaten - even after the line I was walking down to the second so it's great!

"I'll pick out a race at Galway next."

Additional reporting by Thomas 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.