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Alan Magee

Alan Magee

Sea The Boss appreciates step up in trip for Group 3 success

Sat 11th May 2024, 17:07

Sea The Boss (nearside) and Shane Foley Sea The Boss (nearside) and Shane Foley
© Photo Healy Racing

Sea The Boss threw her hat into the ring as a possible candidate for the Irish Oaks when making a successful reappearance in the Al Shira’aa Racing Irish EBF Jannah Rose Stakes at Naas.

The Jessica Harrington-trained filly was held up in rear in this five-runner 1m2f Group 3 event and was pushed along before switched out by Shane Foley under two furlongs out.

The well backed 7/2 chance still had her four rivals ahead at the furlong pole but really got motoring inside the final 150 yards to beat Madam Celeste by a neck. Je Zous was prominent throughout but couldn’t find any extra in the closing stages a further length and three-quarters back in third.

Harrington said, “She was good last year and I just ran her back too quick after the Champions Weekend. She doesn’t go on soft ground.

“It was a big ask for her with three of them having already had a run this year. I thought fitness might catch her out but she was good and stayed well.

“She has a turn of foot and showed us that last year when she won her maiden. It’s only her fourth run and she will come forward a good bit from this.

“She might end up in the Irish Oaks and will be moving up to a mile and a half.”

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.