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Alan Magee

Alan Magee

Heffernan doubles up on Jazzy Dancer

Wed 6th Dec 2023, 18:43

Jazzy Dancer and Seamie HeffernanJazzy Dancer and Seamie Heffernan
© Photo Healy Racing

Seamie Heffernan completed a double at a wet and windy Dundalk as Jazzy Dancer justified 5/4 favouritism in division two of the Christmas Party Nights At Dundalk Stadium Handicap.

The Willie Martin-trained gelding, successful off a 10lb higher mark at Naas last year, was placed twice here last month and scored here in decisive fashion.

The five-year-old son of Red Jazz got well on top inside the final furlong and was just pushed out to beat Zig Zag Zyggy by two and a half lengths with Thirtysecondstreet a neck further back in third.

The winner was led up by Martin’s son and assistant trainer Mick and Heffernan said, "I've actually been riding horses for his father since I was 16 and Mick rode a winner for Jim Bolger years ago.

“He promised me a winner and he told me tonight that he had more ability than these and if he gets to make the running he should win. He kept going well. I really enjoy every winner.”

Heffernan was also on the mark earlier aboard Port Augusta.

Quotes by Gary Carson

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.