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Alan Magee

Alan Magee

Kelly gets off the mark with Tommy

Fri 25th May 2012, 21:15

Hilltop Tommy (Pa King) provides Harry Kelly with his first winnerHilltop Tommy (Pa King) provides Harry Kelly with his first winner
© Photo Healy Racing

Fethard based Harry Kelly got his training career off to a dream start when Hilltop Tommy made a successful debut in the bumper at Cork.

Saddling just his second runner, and holding a licence for only two weeks, Kelly is still working with John Halley and has 12 horses.

The son of Dr Massini was driven into a decisive lead over two furlongs out by Pa King, and the 20/1 chance stayed on well to beat Wontbelongnow by four and a half lengths. Way Up In The Air (7/1) was a further length adrift in third.

Kelly said, “This horse is for sale. To be honest I thought he would be too green today, and that he would be a good-thing next time out!”

(Additional reporting by Thomas Weekes)

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.