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Alan Magee

Alan Magee

Colgan completes a 41/1 double on Lad

Sat 23rd Nov 2013, 15:52

Araglen Lad and Robbie Colgan are clear at the lastAraglen Lad and Robbie Colgan are clear at the last
© Photo Healy Racing

Jumping was the name of the game as Araglen Lad made all in the Irish Racing Yearbook Handicap Chase to provide rider Robbie Colgan, successful earlier in the handicap hurdle on Balrath Hope with a double.

The Jimmy Lambe-trained gelding set a strong pace in front but a number of rivals were cueing up to challenge approaching the straight.

However Moiqen departed at the third last when looking a threat, and then 13/8 favourite was the closest pursuer when exiting two out.

This left Colgan’s mount, a well-backed 5/1 chance, clear to score by 15 lengths from For A Finish with Moncherie back in third.

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.