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Alan Magee

Alan Magee

Say It Again records 25/1 victory

Wed 5th Feb 2014, 15:26

Say It Again (Andrew McNamara) clears the last in styleSay It Again (Andrew McNamara) clears the last in style
© Photo Healy Racing

Say It Again provided a 25/1 shock when making all under Andrew McNamara in the Sean Graham Bookmakers Maiden Hurdle at Down Royal.

Placed as a four-year-old in a point-to-point at Tattersalls Farm, the Noel Hynds-trained gelding seemed to appreciate a change in tactics here as he stepped up on four previous outings under rules.

Evens favourite Leavethelighton was under pressure about two lengths down when appearing to lose his footing for a few strides after the penultimate flight.

However Say It Again stayed on really well and McNamara could afford to take things easy in the closing stages to come home four and a quarter lengths ahead of the ‘jolly’. Shuilamach was a further nine lengths away in third.

McNamara said, “It was a surprise to me although I don’t think Noel was too surprised. Noel told me to ride him handy and said he’d jump well. He said if I sent him on early he’d stay well. So it all worked out just like he said.

“I was always happy and everything was very easy to him on the soft ground.”

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.