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- Force back on form for Hennessy
Gary Carson
Force back on form for Hennessy
Magnetic Force (nearest)
© Photo Healy Racing
Magnetic Force bounced back to form to claim the concluding two-mile handicap chase at Wexford this afternoon.
Robbie Hennessy 's grey had weakened tamely last time out at Downpatrick but was given a more patient ride by Andrew Lynch today.
The 5/1 shot hit the front going down the hill and asserted before the last. He got a bit tight to the
"He deserved that. I think he has been second four or five times this year,” said Hennessy.
“Unfortunately he got the better of Jack Kennedy on Monday at Downpatrick and the ground went against him there too. We said we'd give him a chance on the good ground here today.
“It's great for the horse, he is absolutely loving racing at the moment. I have never seen a horse to get better as he gets really older.
“Five years ago he wouldn't even jump a fence but now he loves it. He doesn't live in a stable and is out twenty-four seven for the last two years.
“He had a bit of a lung issue and burst a couple of times, but now he is living out and he seems to be happier. Two miles is his trip.
"We will just tip away with him over fences now. The handicapper kind of has him over hurdles, and we'll see what he does with him now. As long as the ground stays good we will keep tipping away with him.
"It's great for the lads who own him, he is after winning nine races for them now. He is a great syndicate horse."
(Quotes by Donal Murphy)