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Alan Magee

Alan Magee

Motivator's sister opens her account

Wed 8th Nov 2017, 20:55

Clear Skies wins under Padraig BeggyClear Skies wins under Padraig Beggy
© Photo Healy Racing

The regally bred Clear Skies gained a valuable winning bracket when taking the DKIT Students Union Race Night Maiden at Dundalk.

The Sea The Stars filly is a half-sister to no less than 2005 Derby hero Motivator, and was scoring here at the eighth attempt.

The evens favourite made headway early in the straight, leading a furlong out for Padraig Beggy to beat Vienna Circle by a length. Play It Cool kept on one paced to finish just a head further back in third.

Beggy said, “She is a filly that I’ve always thought a lot of and today she showed it. She has a beautiful pedigree, and may have more potential to fulfil.

“The main thing Aidan (O’Brien, trainer) said to me was get her relaxed. Once I get her to relax she has a chance. She did that tonight and found a turn of foot.”

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.