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Michael Graham

Michael Graham

Well-supported Derridae brings up Gainford's brace

Tue 1st Feb 2022, 16:50

Derridae puts in a great leap at the final flightDerridae puts in a great leap at the final flight
© Photo Healy Racing

Jordan Gainford came in for a winning spare ride on Derridae in the the second division of Limerick's two mile handicap hurdle and it gave him a brace on the day.

Jack Foley was booked for the ride but was stood down after a fall from La Prima Donna in race four, the mares' maiden hurdle.

Derridae led again approaching two out and began to assert racing to the final flight. A good jump there sealed the deal when the chasing Danegeld fluffed it.

Derridae ran on well to pass the post four lengths clear at 10/1. She was supported from 33/1 in the morning and from an opening show of 16/1.

Danegeld had to settle for a runner-up spot at 11/1, a length and a half in front of Londonofficecallin (28/1).

Trainer Moses McCabe, who led up the horse, said: "She ran well at Navan (last June) but then got sick. I've been waiting a long time for this!

"I'm sorry the owner (Michael Hanrahan) is not here because he is not feeling well. Fair dues to him, he has stayed with me. He's a gentleman.

"She worked well during the week for us."

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.