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Alan Magee

Alan Magee

Golden shines over fences

Sun 13th Nov 2011, 15:27

Golden Sunbird put a heavy final fence fall at Thurles last time behind her to take the Glenview Stud EBF Mares Beginners Chase under 7lb claimer Michael Doran.

The well-backed 7/4 second favourite struck the front entering the straight, and kept on well under pressure on the run-in to hold off the challenge of 11/8 favourite Knockfierna by three quarters of a length.

The pair drew six and a half lengths clear of Ballinahow Lady (13/2) in third.

Winning trainer Paul Nolan was represented by his brother and assistant James, who said “It's hard to fancy one off the back of a fall, especially the fall she had. It took a week to get her confidence back schooling.

“All those good mares races are after Christmas, and that will be the plan.”

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.