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Alan Magee

Alan Magee

Giovanni Change scores on debut in 4yo bumper

Thu 18th Jul 2019, 18:20

Giovanni Change strides clear for Patrick MullinsGiovanni Change strides clear for Patrick Mullins
© Photo Healy Racing

Cousins Emmet and Patrick Mullins teamed up to take the Europe Hotel Killarney Flat Race with newcomer Giovanni Change

The French-bred gelding was sent to the front in a steadily run affair before halfway by the champion amateur, and was ridden to assert a furlong from home.

The 9/2 chance kept on well to beat the 3/1 favourite Watch Guard by three and three quarter lengths, with Jazz Toes a length and a quarter further back in third.

Emmet Mullins said, “We’ve actually had him a while but he’s been a bit of a slow burner. They have done a good job watering here but he definitely wouldn’t like it any quicker.

“I’m surprised by that and he’ll be a nice horse going forward for the future. The further he goes the better I’d say, and he might even make into a winter horse.

“I wouldn’t be afraid of slower ground as he has a fair knee action.”

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.