Michael Graham

Doctor Duffy has right prescription for Byrnes and Barron

Sun 21st Oct 2018, 17:49

Ray Barron steers Doctor Duffy in
© Photo Healy Racing

Doctor Duffy (10/11 favourite) was too strong for market rival First Approach as he took the bumper for Charles Byrnes and Ray Barron.

The jolly was challenged by First Approach at the business end but forged on by two and a half lengths from the well backed 11/8 chance.

Charles Byrnes said: "He travelled well and loved that ground. I doubt he'll run in another bumper and he has nearly enough done for now with five bumpers runs.

"He'll stay three miles and while he might get another run, he will be getting a break during the winter."

Additional reporting by Thomas Weekes

5.05

Christmas Party (Pro-Am) INH Flat Race €11,000.00 2m 3f

1st

Doctor Duffy (IRE)

10/11Fav

Tote €1.80 €1.10

2nd

2.5L

First Approach (IRE)

11/8

€1.60

3rd

14L

Wild Rumour (IRE)

66/1

4th

Feelin' Groovy (IRE)

6/1

Full Result

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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