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John O'Riordan

John O'Riordan

Angels needs No Overtime to get job done under Harvey

Fri 26th Jul 2024, 18:40

Angelsworknovertime and Alex HarveyAngelsworknovertime and Alex Harvey
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The James Fahey trained Angelsworknovrtime ran out an impressive winner of Division ll of the Massey Ferguson Johnston Farm Equipment Longford Handicap Hurdle at Kilbeggan.

Despite having failed to get her head in front on 23 previous starts, the eight-year-old made short work of her rivals here under Alex Harvey.

Prominent in the leading half dozen throughout, Harvey closed on the leaders after the third last, pressing pace setter Toor Moon on the run to the penultimate flight.

With the latter making a bad mistake at that obstacle, Harvey seized the initiative, kicking clear into the straight.

With the daughter of Sageburg galloping on strongly, she put 11 lengths between herself and her pursuers at the line.

“I'm delighted that she's finally done it, she took her time,” said James Fahey.

“I just hope the handicapper doesn't go mad because on paper it wasn't the greatest race.

“It's job done and I'm just delighted for the filly more than anything, that she got her head in front finally.

“There is a beginners chase for mares in Tramore and she might turn up there.”

Additional reporting by Gary Carson.

About John O'Riordan
John has worked for the Press Association since 2022. He also writes a weekly column for The Irish Field and is a regular contributor to the Irish Racing Yearbook. He has previously written for the Racing Post, Irish Examiner and Irish Daily Mirror. He has been involved in racing for over three decades; having experience as a syndicate member, sole owner and breeder.