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Michael Graham

Michael Graham

Wembley scores for O'Brien and Heffernan

Tue 18th Aug 2020, 16:36

Roscommon approaches the winning postRoscommon approaches the winning post
© Photo Healy Racing

Aidan O'Brien's Wembley struck at the fourth time of asking in the extended seven furlong maiden that opened Roscommon's card.

In a race dominated by the market principals, it was 2/1 second favourite Sword Zorro who set out to make all. He was tracked throughout by 1/2 favourite Wembley.

The leader edged off the rail a furlong and a half out and Wembley unleashed his challenge up the inner at the furlong pole.

He was ridden to lead in the final 150 yards and hit the line a length to the good. The front two were seven and a half lengths clear of the third home, Vocito

Jockey Seamie Heffernan said: “His three runs have been good. He's only backed them up and he's gone and won.

“Some horses will handle that ground and some horses will look for an excuse to give up. It's lovely soft ground.”

Additional reporting by Gary Carson

1st
1/2Fav
Tote €1.40 €1.02
2nd
1L
2/1
€1.02
3rd
7.5L
9/1
4th
1.5L
100/1
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.