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Alan Magee

Alan Magee

Ah Littleluck justifies good support

Fri 6th May 2016, 20:56

Ah Littleluck and Mark FlanaganAh Littleluck and Mark Flanagan
© Photo Healy Racing

Ah Littleluck took advantage of a drop in class to take the three-mile McCarthy Insurance Group Maiden Hurdle at Cork.

The Mahler gelding was far from disgraced last time in a valuable novice handicap at the Fairyhouse Easter meeting, and was sent off the well-backed 13/8 favourite.

Mark Flanagan sent him to the front early in the straight, and the six-year-old stayed on well to beat 50/1 chance Sunchyme by eight lengths. Even Though and Robbina dead-heated for third place a further two and three quarter lengths back.

Winning trainer Tom Gibney said, “He did what we hoped he do. That’s a first winner for Kevin (Haigney, owner) who is from Drogheda and is a good friend. He’s a big supporter of mine and I’m thrilled for him.

“He jumped horrendous the last day but he put it right today.”

1st
13/8Fav
Tote €2.80 €1.60
2nd
8L
50/1
€18.10
3rd
4.75L
20/1
€2.60
3rd
Dht
14/1
€1.60
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.