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Alan Magee

Alan Magee

'Tough and genuine' Scotcantou opens account

Sat 26th Oct 2024, 15:14

Scotcantou (right) beating DownmexicowayScotcantou (right) beating Downmexicoway
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Scotcantou showed great determination when getting up virtually on the line to cause a 14/1 surprise in the Connolly’s Red Mills EBF Auction Maiden Hurdle at Galway. Downmexicoway jumped to the front at the penultimate flight and looked a likely winner for most of the run-in only to be pegged back in the final strides.

Calum Hogan ’s mount got the verdict by a head with the pair pulling three and a half lengths clear of Custom Taylor in third.

Winning trainer Eoin McCarthy said, “He is by Shantou, who is a great sire and this horse is tough and genuine. He probably won't want the ground any softer, but he stuck at it.

"You can't beat a young lad riding with confidence, and I'm delighted for John (Moylan, owner) who is with me for a few years and we've had a few winners together.

"We're picking up two bonuses today and I think this series is a huge help. I favour this big-time as it encourages trainers to buy at the sales.

"I can't afford to buy expensive horses, so have to go to the grassroots to purchase and this is a great way of encouraging owners and trainers into buying store horses."

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.