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Alan Magee

Alan Magee

Purple comes good at ninth attempt

Tue 4th Sep 2012, 14:41

Third-placed Euphrasia is checked as Purple (orange disc) goes on to winThird-placed Euphrasia is checked as Purple (orange disc) goes on to win
© Photo Healy Racing

Purple finally gained a valuable winning bracket in the Irish Stallion Farms EBF Fillies Maiden, although the result was only confirmed following a stewards enquiry.

Joseph O’Brien sent the evens favourite to the front around two furlongs out but she soon swished her tail after coming under pressure, and edged right inside the final furlong causing some interference to third-placed Euphrasia

The well-bred daughter of Galileo kept on well enough to beat Starstruck (7/1) by half a length, with a further two lengths back to the third.

Not surprisingly the placings were confirmed after the enquiry, and the rider commented “She was tough and deserved that win.”

O'Brien, who weighed out 2lb overweight and weighed in 3lb over, was given a one day suspension for careless riding.

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.