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Alan Magee

Alan Magee

Farmix makes a winning start over fences

Fri 13th Nov 2020, 13:58

Farmix (left) and Dis Donc in the air together at the lastFarmix (left) and Dis Donc in the air together at the last
© Photo Healy Racing

Liz Doyle appears to have a nice young prospect on her hands in the shape of Farmix who made a winning start over fences in the McGann Energy Consultants Rated Novice Chase at Fairyhouse.

The French-bred five-year-old won a maiden hurdle on her previous outing just before the lockdown at Clonmel in March.

The 7/2 favourite was prominent throughout in this two miles event but was strongly pressed in the straight by Dis Donc

The pair fought out a protracted battle with Donagh Meyler’s mount getting on top in the closing stages to prevail by a length. Ujumpthelastuwin kept on well under pressure to finish just a neck further back in third.

Doyle said, “He’s a lovely big baby and it was only his fourth run over obstacles so I was a bit nervous as to whether he’d be street wise enough to go on and make it.

“He jumped into the air a bit early on but got the hang of it as he went along. An extra half-mile might suit.

“He has such a big stride and kind of has to make the running. That’s his way of being competitive is to go out and gallop. He’ll improve mentally as much as anything.”

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.