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Alan Magee

Alan Magee

Kiely on the mark again in the bumper with Penny Glory

Thu 23rd Mar 2023, 17:39

Penny Glory and Maxine O'SullivanPenny Glory and Maxine O'Sullivan
© Photo Healy Racing

John Kiely added to his memorable win with A Dream To Share at the Cheltenham Festival last week when sending out Penny Glory to take the Buy Tickets For The Easter Festival Online Now Mares (Ladies Pro/Am) INH Flat Race at Cork.

The daughter of Fame And Glory was runner-up twice in point-to-points before a promising debut under rules in a bumper here last spring and has since joined the veteran Dungarvan trainer.

The 9/4 chance led early in the straight and stayed on well inside the final furlong under Maxine O’Sullivan to beat Armed And Fabulous by three-and-three-quarter lengths. Step It Out Goldie was a further six and a half lengths adrift in third.

Kiely said, “This is a nice mare and she was well prepared before I got her and had plenty of work done. The bit of age helped her on the ground and she got a lovely ride. Maxine is first class and it makes a big difference.

"I have the mare three months, she has a good line (pedigree) and it all helps. We'll see how she comes out of today's race, and it was quite demanding, before making plans."

Quotes by Tom 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.