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Alan Magee

Alan Magee

Springs A Girl makes winning debut in Listowel bumper

Fri 22nd Sep 2023, 18:32

Springs A Girl and Ray BarronSprings A Girl and Ray Barron
© Photo Healy Racing

Springs A Girl got her career off to the best possible start when scoring on debut in the Shanahan Power Irish EBF Mares (Pro/AM) INH Flat Race at Listowel.

The Richard O’Brien-trained filly reeled in the front-running Miss Oreo over a furlong out and galloped on strongly under Ray Barron.

The 11/2 chance had two and a quarter lengths to spare at the line over Oneforthefairgreen with uneasy 5/2 favourite Mount Sinai a further two and a half lengths back in third.

Miss Oreo could find no extra to finish in fourth.

Colm Ryan, part-owner and assistant to trainer Richard O'Brien said, "Myself, my brother Aidan and father Michael bred and own her and she is a lovely mare who was doing everything right. We'd have been very disappointed if she didn't win.

"We were a small bit worried about the ground being tacky but she had no issue with it. She was a bit green late-on but it worked out well.

"Her half-brother Curlew Hill was quite talented and we'll hope to sell her now. She has no issue with winter ground."

Quotes by Tom 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.