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Alan Magee

Alan Magee

Augustin completes Mullins double in bumper

Thu 11th Feb 2016, 17:07

Augustin stretches clear under Patrick MullinsAugustin stretches clear under Patrick Mullins
© Photo Healy Racing

Augustin completed a double for champion trainer Willie Mullins when scoring at the third time of asking in the bumper at Thurles.

Patrick Mullins sent the 7/4 favourite to the front early in the straight, and the French-bred grey stayed on strongly inside the final furlong.

The Martaline gelding had five lengths to spare over Justmemyselfandi (well-backed on track from 8/1 into 7/2) at the line. Everyday Everyhour was another three quarters of a length back in third.

The champion trainer was on the mark earlier on the card with Burgas (4/6) in the two-mile maiden hurdle.

Patrick Mullins said, "It looked a competitive race and before the race any of the seven could have won. He was backward behind the bridle last year but is one who could continue to improve.

"He'd be a great three-mile horse and is very relaxed and stays going very well. He is one who should give his owner plenty of fun and it's probably best to wait and go for a winners' bumper with him next (before going jumping next season)."

When asked about Annie Power's entry at Punchestown next week, he added "She's entered on Wednesday and has the option of running. She's fine and worked well this morning but (whether or not she runs) I'm afraid I can't read Willie's mind!"

(TW & AM)

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.