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Alan Magee

Alan Magee

Morris bridges lengthy gap with Magnier

Thu 8th Feb 2018, 16:34

Last Man Standing (Davy Russell) leads Caro Des Flos over the lastLast Man Standing (Davy Russell) leads Caro Des Flos over the last
© Photo Healy Racing

Clear championship leader Davy Russell recorded a double on the afternoon at Thurles as Last Man Standing justified favouritism in the Holycross Maiden Hurdle.

Russell, successful earlier on the card in the two-mile maiden hurdle aboard 5/4 favourite Or Jaune De Somoza sent the 2/1 market leader to the front entering the home straight.

The Mouse Morris-trained gelding settled the issue with a fine jump at the last as Caro Des Flos finished well in this near three-mile event to get within two lengths at the line.

There was a ten lengths gap back to Therellalwaysbeone in third.

Morris said, "He is learning every day and is a next year horse really. I'll give him another run somewhere and he's ok - he'll do me. My last winner for Mr Magnier was Attitude Adjuster (ridden by Ted Walsh to win the Foxhunters Chase in 1986)."

(TW & 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.