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Alan Magee

Alan Magee

Russell records near 23/1 treble at Thurles

Thu 8th Feb 2018, 16:59

Goodthynemilan (left) challenges Queen Khaleesi at the lastGoodthynemilan (left) challenges Queen Khaleesi at the last
© Photo Healy Racing

Davy Russell extended his clear lead at the head of the jump jockeys’ championship as he brought up a near 23/1 treble at Thurles this afternoon on Goodthynemilan in the Killinan Handicap Hurdle.

The Youghal rider was seen at his best here as the Gordon Elliott-trained mare and Queen Khaleesi dominated from two out in this 2m7f event.

The 5/2 favourite dug deep for Russell at the business end, and got on top on the run-in to score by three quarters of a length. Spancil Hill came home really well to finish just a length and a half back in third.

Russell, who is now 29 clear of the sidelined Paul Townend (94-65) in the title race, was on the mark earlier in the day aboard Or Jaune De Somoza (5/4) and Last Man Standing (2/1).

He is bidding to be champion jockey for a third time having previously landed the title in 2011/12 and again the following season (2012/13).

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.