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Alan Magee

Alan Magee

Punters move for Belle in opener

Sat 27th Jul 2013, 13:06

Tracey Collins trains Balmont BelleTracey Collins trains Balmont Belle
© Photo Healy Racing

Balmont Belle has attracted support in the opening Irish Stallion Farms EBF Fillies Maiden at Wexford this afternoon and is now as low as 4/1.

The Tracey Collins-trained three-year-old made a promising debut at Naas last month before being in contention when brought down in the straight at Ballinrobe.

She has a bit to find with today's rival Fire And Flame on that Naas run but punters obviously believe she can bridge the gap.

BetVictor have cut the filly from 13/2 into 9/2.

Meanwhile the absence of a number of runners in the Audrey McGrath Memorial Handicap (4.35) has led to prices being shortened up, notably favourite Seeyouallincoppers who is now just 11/8 with BetVictor. Flowing Air (7/1-9/2) and outsider Rondar (50/1-14/1) have both been cut by Ladbrokes in this extended 1m3f event. Akinspirit is the one for money over the same trip in the Slaney Handicap (4.00).

Shane Foley 's mount takes a significant step up in distance from his previous outing at Killarney, and is now a 5/1 chance (from 13/2) with Paddy Power.

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.