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Alan Magee

Alan Magee

Secret finds the Path to success

Wed 7th Dec 2016, 20:14

Secret Path is driven clear by Gary HalpinSecret Path is driven clear by Gary Halpin
© Photo Healy Racing

Secret Path adopted her usual front-running tactics to great effect when successful in division one of the Dundalk Stadium — Light Up Your Night Handicap.

The Pat Martin-trained three-year-old filly went close at Naas back in the summer but was recording his first win in this seven-furlong event.

Gary Halpin ’s mount responded well under pressure inside the final furlong, with the 8/1 chance staying on strongly to score by three lengths. Chillie Billie took the runner-up spot, with 9/2 favourite Oor Jock just a head away in third.

Martin said, “She threatened to do that for a while and was a bit unlucky to get caught at Naas earlier in the year.

“I think seven probably stretches her but it’s hard to find races that suit her. There is a six here on the 16th so she might come back for that.

“It’s job done. She has a good page and her half-brother (by Dark Angel) made €120,000 as a foal last month.

"She’s a half-brother to Exogenesis who won the Tyros Stakes. The owner (Dominick Glennane) will be thrilled - he’s down in Cork for the weekend.”

GC & AM)

1st
8/1
Tote €5.90 €2.10
2nd
3L
12/1
€2.60
3rd
hd
9/2Fav
€1.60
4th
2.75L
16/1
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.