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Alan Magee

Alan Magee

Port Augusta makes it 2 from 2 on the polytrack

Wed 6th Dec 2023, 17:06

Port Augusta and Seamie HeffernanPort Augusta and Seamie Heffernan
© Photo Healy Racing

Port Augusta made it two wins from as many starts at Dundalk when following up a debut success on the polytrack last month by taking the Irish Stallion Farms EBF Median Auction Race.

The Willie Browne-trained colt was a bit keen early on but was soon settled in by Seamie Heffernan who galvanised the well-backed 100/30 shot to challenge inside the final furlong.

The son of Zoustar responded gamely to Heffernan’s urgings to get the better of English raider Finbar Furey by a neck.

Another recent course winner Bergamasco was a further length and a quarter away in third.

Browne's brother Michael said, "It was a nice performance because the second is rated 95.

“We think he's a very good horse, a good tough horse with a good attitude. We like him a lot. I'd say he'll go further as well.

“There was a winners race here in a week's time and we were tempted to wait because the other horse was so highly rated but we had a go at this one.

“He'll probably be sold now. He's a beautiful looking horse and he's by the right sire as well. We're delighted with him.”

Quotes by Gary Carson

1st
10/3
Tote €4.34 €1.20
2nd
nk
7/4
€1.10
3rd
1.25L
16/1
€2.80
4th
2.5L
11/8Fav
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.