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Alan Magee

Alan Magee

JP doubles up as Los Alamos opens hurdle account

Thu 8th Nov 2018, 16:19

Los Alamos and J J Slevin lead after the lastLos Alamos and J J Slevin lead after the last
© Photo Healy Racing

Los Alamos brought up a quick double for owner J P McManus when taking the Thurles.ie Maiden Hurdle. Bay Hill carried the famous green and gold colours to a narrow victory in the previous handicap hurdle and Los Alamos didn’t have too much to spare either in this 2m6f event.

The Joseph O’Brien-trained gelding looked set for a convincing success when asserting after the penultimate flight but he was strongly pressed by both Kilchreest Moon and An Fearchan at the last.

However the 100/30 chance found a bit extra for JJ Slevin on the run-in to beat An Fearchan by half a length, with Kilchreest Moon just a head back in third.

McManus' racing manager Frank Berry said, "It wasn't the greatest of races but he jumped well and had a bit of experience. He handled the ground and he'll probably go to Dundalk now to try and win a flat race.

"He has been a bit disappointing on the flat but he'll win one along the way."

(TW & 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.