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Alan Magee

Alan Magee

Lady makes use of hurdle mark

Sat 4th Jan 2014, 15:03

Avondhu Lady (Bryan Cooper) puts in a fine jump at the lastAvondhu Lady (Bryan Cooper) puts in a fine jump at the last
© Photo Healy Racing

Avondhu Lady took full advantage of what appeared a lenient mark when taking the two and a half miles mares handicap hurdle on the McCarthy Insurance Group sponsored card at Cork.

The nine-year-old daughter of Beneficial currently holds a rating in the 130’s over fences but, despite carrying top-weight, was racing off a mark of just 104 here.

Bryan Cooper had the 6/4 favourite up with the pace throughout, and she settled the issue by asserting before the final flight.

David Fenton’s charge had four and half lengths to spare over Evesham Star at the line, with Special Token another five lengths back in third.

Fenton said, “I’m delighted with that. Coming back over hurdles you never know but I thought if things went right she would win. She’s won on heavy ground and good, and is very tough and genuine.

“I’m not really sure of plans after today as she could go back over fences or go for another hurdle.”

Additional reporting by Thomas Weekes

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.