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Alan Magee

Alan Magee

Future Proof gains deserved hurdle win

Sat 7th Mar 2020, 14:46

Future Proof and Eoin Walsh are clear over the lastFuture Proof and Eoin Walsh are clear over the last
© Photo Healy Racing

Future Proof opened his account over hurdles at the tenth attempt when landing odds of 8/13 in the MansionBet “GetItReady” For Cheltenham Maiden Hurdle at Gowran Park.

The dual-purpose gelding won on debut on the Flat for Ger Lyons nearly two years ago but has been a bit frustrating to follow since under both codes.

The son of Dream Ahead has been placed on numerous occasions for Noel Meade over the past few seasons and was going one better here having filled the runner-up spot at Fairyhouse in January.

The odds-on favourite was left in the lead after the front-running Cosa Ban fell at the penultimate flight and soon went clear under talented 7lb claimer Eoin Walsh.

The five-year-old was eased on the run-in but still had 16 lengths to spare over Royal Rhythm at the line, with Pani Problem a further length and a half back in third.

Meade said, “At last! He'll run in handicaps somewhere now and will go back on the Flat at some stage. I can't believe it took him so long to win one.

“We had it in our minds to hold him up today and come late but he ended in front before we planned.”

(GC & 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.