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Alan Magee

Alan Magee

Doyle shines on Rain In Spain

Mon 12th Nov 2018, 16:15

Rain In Spain (left) and Toosey land together over the lastRain In Spain (left) and Toosey land together over the last
© Photo Healy Racing

Rain In Spain continued a fine afternoon for favourite backers at Thurles when defying a 4lb penalty for a recent course win in the 2m6f Urlingford Handicap Hurdle.

The Charles O’Brien-trained mare scored over 2m4f here last Thursday, and benefitted from a fine ride here by Ricky Doyle.

The 5lb claimer squeezed his mount up the inner in the straight to get the better of a protracted battle with the always prominent Toosey

The 9/4 favourite just proved the stronger on the run-in to score by a neck. Court Adjourned was six and a half lengths back in third, with Thisonesforollie completing the places in fourth.

Doyle said, “She’s only a small little thing and can go around tight bends as if they are not there. I took a chance with the rail down on the inside. It was the shortest way around and was probably the winning of the race.

“She has the heart of a lion and had to fight there. The plan was not to get there too soon as she can have a look. She’s a great money-spinner and has won four now.”

(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.