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Alan Magee

Alan Magee

Chimney towers over rivals in finale

Sat 21st Jan 2017, 16:28

All The Chimneys (far side) is about to head Ontopoftheworld away from the lastAll The Chimneys (far side) is about to head Ontopoftheworld away from the last
© Photo Healy Racing

All The Chimneys justified strong support in the Blackcastle Handicap Chase to send punters home happy at Navan.

The Willie Austin-trained gelding, successful three times over hurdles within the last ten months, was available at 3/1 this morning and backed on track from 7/4 into 5/4 favouritism.

The eight-year-old travelled superbly under Eamonn Corbett, who only asked for an effort on the run-in.

The favourite eased clear to beat Ontopoftheworld by two and a half lengths, with Blackwater Bridge the same distance further back in third.

Austin said, “He likes doing it that way and he had a light weight. He’s had three or four runs fairly quick so we may give him a bit of a break.

"There are not too many two-mile chases coming up in that grade.”

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.