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Alan Magee

Alan Magee

Elliott doubles up with Taglietelle

Wed 15th Oct 2014, 15:28

Taglietelle (near side) heads Orgilgo Bay at the lastTaglietelle (near side) heads Orgilgo Bay at the last
© Photo Healy Racing

Gordon Elliott, successful with Lord Scoundrel in the opener, completed a quick double at Punchestown when Taglietelle belied his position as the outsider of four by taking the Follow Us On Twitter And Facebook Rated Hurdle. Orgilgo Bay set a strong pace but the distress signals were out on the odds-on favourite in the straight, and Paul Carberry got Taglietelle to the front at the last.

The 11/2 chance stayed on really well on the run-in to score by five and a half lengths, with Art Of Payroll keeping on to take the runner-up berth.

Elliott said, “I thought his last run at Perth was his best. He was only beaten half a length by Thomas Edison at the Curragh but lost his way a bit after that.

“He could be a horse to go for the Greatwood Hurdle with a set of blinkers on him. He looked beaten four out today and the blinkers might help him to travel better.”

(GC & AM)

About Alan Magee
Alan has worked in the racing industry for well over 30 years including with the Sporting Life, Turform and Irish Racing Services. He took up his current role as Irish Racing Team Leader with the Press Association in 2013. He has a keen interest in most sports and plays golf.