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Alan Magee

Alan Magee

Neddyvaughan records stylish Thurles win

Thu 24th Nov 2016, 15:56

Neddyvaughan and Mark Walsh win in good style at ThurlesNeddyvaughan and Mark Walsh win in good style at Thurles
© Photo Healy Racing

Neddyvaughan appreciated the step back to two miles to take the Horse & Jockey Handicap Hurdle at Thurles.

The Christy Roche-trained gelding, runner-up twice in recent weeks over an extra half-mile, was breaking his duck here at the fifteenth attempt.

The son of Irish Derby winner St Jovite was well supported this morning from 13/2 into 4/1 but wasn’t as popular on track and drifted out to 11/2 at the off.

The five-year-old travelled supremely well under Mark Walsh to lead approaching the final flight, and was just pushed out on the run-in to score by two and three quarter lengths. Broughtons Star the 7/2 favourite, took the runner-up spot with Ardera Cross another five and a half lengths away in third. Accordion Twilight completed the places in fourth as curiously the quartet were also the top four highest weighted in this 80-95 rated event.

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.