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Alan Magee

Alan Magee

Elusive win for the Express

Fri 14th Sep 2012, 18:01

Elusive Express (left) keeps on best for Chris HayesElusive Express (left) keeps on best for Chris Hayes
© Photo Healy Racing

Elusive Express opened her account at the 20th attempt when taking the seven furlong Reiss Handicap under Chris Hayes.

The Harry Rogers-trained filly was under pressure to lead well over a furlong out but the 8/1 chance kept on really well for Hayes to beat Chillie Billie (16/1) by two lengths, with Refuse Colette (8/1) in third.

Rogers said, “She had to pop up someday and Chris was very good on her. He had a bad draw but used his head to come down the outside.

“She’ll go to Dundalk for a mile race, and has been unlucky in a few maidens.” Havelock Ellis supported from 16/1 into 10’s this morning, was being driven along from an early stage but stayed on well in the final furlong to take sixth. He’s possibly one for the notebook over a bit further.

(Additional reporting by Michael Graham)

1st
8/1
Tote €11.50 €2.40
2nd
2L
16/1
€9.00
3rd
0.5L
8/1
€1.20
4th
0.5L
12/1
bf
1.5L
4/1Fav
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.