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Alan Magee

Alan Magee

Rabbitte pops up for welcome maiden win

Mon 12th Nov 2018, 15:14

Jimmy Rabbitte (right) challenges at the last under Denis O'ReganJimmy Rabbitte (right) challenges at the last under Denis O'Regan
© Photo Healy Racing

Jimmy Rabbitte provided Summerhill trainer David Broad with a welcome change of fortune when coming out best in an exciting finish to the Cashel Maiden Hurdle at Thurles.

There were four horses in a line approaching the final hurdle, and it was the Denis O’Regan-ridden 8/1 (from 10’s) chance that finished best on the outer.

The son of Dubai Destination just got the better of Western Honour by a head, with Leave Your Mark only a neck further back in third.

The front-running Belle West only gave best on the run-in to finish another two and a half lengths adrift in fourth.

Broad said, "It wasn't the best race in the world but he ran well in a handicap at Fairyhouse last week.

"He probably wants a bit further in softer ground but there should be another race or two in him and he's only a five-year-old. He'll go handicapping now and has a rating of 88 which is about right."

(TW & AM)

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.