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Alan Magee

Alan Magee

Glandore holds on for trainer/rider Hogan

Tue 4th Aug 2015, 19:31

Ocean Glandore (right) is challenged by Na Trachtalai Abu (centre) with Scamall Dubh also in pictureOcean Glandore (right) is challenged by Na Trachtalai Abu (centre) with Scamall Dubh also in picture
© Photo Healy Racing

Ocean Glandore recorded his second staying handicap win this season and, just like his victory at Ballinrobe in June, there wasn't much to spare in taking the J F Hanley Handicap Hurdle at Roscommon.

Trained and ridden by Denis Hogan, the 7/1 chance took over from the front-running reserve Scamall Dubh at the penultimate flight.

However he was being stalked all the time by 7/2 favourite Na Trachtalai Abu and the pair fought out a tremendous finish on the run-in.

Hogan's mount just held on by a head, with Tipped Up Harry four lengths back in third and Point Of Rescue in fourth.

Hogan said, "He's as tough as nails. He was there a bit soon but had to be as he lacks a gear. He made hard work of it and idled in front. Good jumps over the last three sealed it.

"The bit was behind the bridle the whole way but there is always a bit there when you go for him. He'll probably go chasing now. He was going quite well in a chase before when he fell.

"I'm delighted. All the horses are running really well."

(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.