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Alan Magee

Alan Magee

Gannon's mare goes in again

Thu 8th Mar 2012, 15:26

Michelle Gannon and Rob Jones pictured with Knockmehill LadyMichelle Gannon and Rob Jones pictured with Knockmehill Lady
© Photo Healy Racing

Knockmehill Lady, who only opened her account at Fairyhouse last month, followed up off just a 5lb higher mark in the Carrick-On-Suir Mares Handicap Hurdle.

Rob Jones produced the seven-year-old to lead narrowly after two out, and the 7/2 chance gamely held off the strong challenge of Pretty Happy (9/2) by a neck. Starling Lady (11/2) was third.

The well-backed 9/4 favourite Narima dropped away tamely in the straight.

Winning trainer Michelle Gannon said, “She’s only small but is as tough as nails and has a great heart.

“I’m lucky to have her and we’ll see what the handicapper does next.”

(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.