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Alan Magee

Alan Magee

Going remains good at Leopardstown

Sun 29th Jan 2017, 10:19

Petit Mouchoir winning the Ryanair Hurdle at Leopardstown last monthPetit Mouchoir winning the Ryanair Hurdle at Leopardstown last month
© Photo Healy Racing

The going remains unchanged at Leopardstown ahead of this afternoon's BHP Insurance Irish Champion Hurdle meeting.

The hurdle track is currently good, good to yielding in places, while the ground on the chase course is good all over.

Just four go to post now for the feature following the late withdrawal of hot-favourite Faugheen due to slight lameness. Petit Mouchoir and Nichols Canyon renew rivalry after the former readily came out on top here at Christmas in the Ryanair Hurdle, while Ivanovich Gorbatov and Footpad complete the line-up.

There is further Grade 1 action on the card with Identity Thief facing three rivals in the Frank Ward Solicitors Arkle Novice Chase.

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.