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Alan Magee

Alan Magee

Doors blows his rivals away

Sat 8th Mar 2014, 15:34

Blow The Doors Off (Mark Walsh) clears the lastBlow The Doors Off (Mark Walsh) clears the last
© Photo Healy Racing

Blow The Doors Off got punters off to a great start at Gowran Park when taking the opening two-mile maiden hurdle in convincing fashion.

Trained by Conor O’Dwyer for JP McManus, the Medicean gelding was available at evens this morning and supported on track from 8/11 to 8/13.

Mark Walsh’s mount made much of the running and asserted before the final flight, keeping on well on the run-in to beat Jimmy Two Times by three lengths.

The runner-up stayed on best in the closing stages to put up a much improved effort here, denying the always prominent Wood Breizh (another two lengths back) the second spot.

O’Dwyer said, “He deserved it and was a shade unlucky the last day where he missed the last a bit and the track was too tight for him.

“He’s a big horse and he had to do it the hard way. He’ll be better for a step up in trip, is only five and still a big baby.

“I’d imagine he’ll spend another year hurdling before going chasing. He’ll probably go for a handicap before being left off for the summer.”

Additional reporting by Thomas 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.