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Alan Magee

Alan Magee

Sleepy Head continues to defy handicapper

Wed 8th Nov 2017, 21:17

Sleepy Head and Pat Smullen flash by the postSleepy Head and Pat Smullen flash by the post
© Photo Healy Racing

Pat Smullen has built up a successful association recently with the Pat Flynn-trained Sleepy Head and she made it three wins in the past two months when taking division one of the Irishinjuredjockeys.com Handicap at Dundalk.

The 5/2 chance, who was stepping up in trip to the extended ten furlongs, was sent to the front a furlong out and kept on really well.

The daughter of Rip Van Winkle had a length and a quarter to spare over the patiently ridden 6/4 favourite Weightfordave with Fianchetto half a length back in third.

Smullen said, “She can be a bit difficult beforehand but is straight forward in a race. The trip was a bit of a concern but it’s not now.

“They should have a bit of fun with her through the winter.”

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.