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Alan Magee

Alan Magee

Light Leads the way

Sat 21st Jan 2012, 15:51

Lead Kindly Light (8/1) showed no ill effects from a fall at Thurles on Thursday when readily landing the Cheltenham Trial Day 26th February Handicap Chase under Andrew Leigh.

Trained in Castledermot by Sean Byrne, the eight-year-old filly challenged Yeoman (5/1) at the last in the two miles event and got well on top in the closing stages drawing clear to beat that rival by eight lengths. Fourth Class (12/1) finished a further two and a quarter lengths adrift in third.

Byrne said, “She would have gone close at Thurles (in touch when fell four out), and there is a two mile race for her at Fairyhouse next month.

“She loves two miles and is a great jumper.”

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.