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Alan Magee

Alan Magee

Lieutenant finally gets his head in front

Thu 23rd Oct 2014, 17:31

Johnny King drives Sub Lieutenant past ExxaroJohnny King drives Sub Lieutenant past Exxaro
© Photo Healy Racing

Sub Lieutenant completed doubles on the day for both owner Gigginstown House Stud and trainer Dessie Hughes when gaining a deserved win in the bumper at Thurles.

The Brian Boru half-brother to Gold Cup winner Lord Windermere was sent off the 4/5 favourite having previously filled the runner-up spot three times in bumpers. Exxaro made the odds-on chance work hard in the straight but Johnny King’s mount eventually got on top in the closing stages to score by a length. Hurricane Darwin was a further five and a half lengths back in third.

Trainer Dessie Hughes was successful earlier with another odds-on chance Tiger Trek while Gigginstown were also on the mark with promising chaser Allied Victory

Hughes’ daughter Sandra said, “We thought he’d win a few times last year, and his run at Punchestown was very good. He likes that good ground, and it was a good start for him. I’d imagine he’ll go for a maiden hurdle.”

(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.