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Alan Magee

Alan Magee

Money talks for Lady Giselle in Tipp feature

Thu 21st Apr 2016, 19:22

Lady Giselle (right) holds off Ancient SandsLady Giselle (right) holds off Ancient Sands
© Photo Healy Racing

Lady Giselle bridged a two-year losing run to record her third career win in the featured Tipperary Racecourse Celebrating 100 Years Handicap.

The six-year-old daughter of Indian Haven has slipped down the ratings this year, and those who supported her on track from 7/1 into 9/2 were well rewarded.

Chris Hayes sent her to the front off the home turn and asserted well over a furlong out.

However Hayes needed to get serious as 6/4 favourite Ancient Sands threw down a challenge inside the final furlong, and there was a diminishing half-length between the pair at the line.

Winning trainer John Joe Walsh said, "A bit of nice ground is what she wants and she couldn't handle the ground at Limerick (previously). Her light weight helped and she was overdue that.

"She comes to herself at this time of year and will go for another handicap as long as the ground doesn't dry up."

(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.