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Alan Magee

Alan Magee

Ross takes advantage of Dodger exit

Thu 8th Mar 2012, 16:39

Ross Na Righ is left clear at the last as Aine O'Connor is unseated from De DodgerRoss Na Righ is left clear at the last as Aine O'Connor is unseated from De Dodger
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Ross Na Righ opened his chasing account in the two and a half mile Slievenamon Beginners Chase, although the 11/8 favourite had some fortune on his side as De Dodger exited when holding every chance at the last.

Aine O’Connor held a narrow lead aboard De Dodger when her mount hit the final fence hard, and she had no hope of staying in the saddle.

This left the Bryan Cooper-ridden Ross Na Righ clear to beat Ask Me Sister (7/1), who was hampered by the last fence drama, by an easy six lengths with Kildare Blowin (7/1) another eight lengths further back in third.

Winning trainer Dessie Hughes said, “We had a bit of luck which was nice. He was entitled to win and jumped really well today.

“He was going very well between the final two and I think he had a bit more left in the tank. We’ll see what mark he gets now but he won’t be good enough for the novices.”

(Additional reporting by Thomas Weekes)

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.