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Alan Magee

Alan Magee

O'Brien's team up with Carrow Queen

Mon 27th May 2013, 21:02

Carrow Queen (centre) holds off Miss Mardan (right)Carrow Queen (centre) holds off Miss Mardan (right)
© Photo Healy Racing

The father and son team of Val and Tommy O’Brien teamed up to take the mares bumper with Carrow Queen

The finale provided a thrilling finish with three runners flashing past the post, and the judge was required to confirm young O’Brien had ridden his second winner under rules.

The five-year-old mare was sent off a 16/1 chance despite making the frame over course and distance last month, and was sent past the 100/30 favourite Fromdollarstoeuros early in the final furlong.

However Miss Mardan (6/1) finished really strongly in the closing stages to get within a neck at the line, with the rallying favourite the same distance back in third.

The Athenry trainer said afterwards, “She did it nicely and will go for a maiden hurdle soon.”

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.