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Alan Magee

Alan Magee

Mon Storm provides welcome cheer for Wilson

Sun 28th Apr 2019, 16:19

Mon Storm jumps the last in third before going on to beat GaluppiMon Storm jumps the last in third before going on to beat Galuppi
© Photo Healy Racing

Victor Wilson bridged a gap of over 11 years without a winner under rules as Mon Storm landed a gamble in the Rossespoint Caravan Park Handicap Hurdle at Sligo.

The County Down owner/trainer gave plenty of credit to his son Scott after the lightly raced eight-year-old gelding justified 3/1 favouritism, having been as big as 9/1 earlier in the day.

Donie McInerney rode a patient race making some ground approaching the straight in this 2m2f event, and the gelding finished with great effect on the run-in to eventually beat Galuppi by a length and a half. Crocosmia could find no extra in the closing stages finishing a further three and three quarter lengths back in third.

Wilson said, “He ran well in a good maiden hurdle at Navan and then he got knocked about a bit the last day at Fairyhouse.

“My son Scott broke him in and has done everything with him.

“It was a good ride and he may run again at the Maze next Monday. He likes the ground and we may as well keep going while he’s in good form.”

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.