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Alan Magee

Alan Magee

Still Standing returns to winning ways in Limerick feature

Sat 24th Apr 2021, 16:08

Still Standing beats Ebony Maw with Springbank (hidden on inner) close behindStill Standing beats Ebony Maw with Springbank (hidden on inner) close behind
© Photo Healy Racing

Still Standing recorded a sixth career win but his first in over two years when coming out best in an exciting finish to the featured LimerickRaces.ie Handicap.

The Jessica Harrington-trained gelding was strong in the market with early double-figure odds tumbling following a number of significant non-runners due to the drying ground plus sustained support. Springbank made a bold bid from the front and was only pegged back well inside the final furlong, with Still Standing challenging between horses under Shane Foley.

The 5/2 favourite held off Ebony Maw on his outer by a head with Springbank half a length further back in third.

Foley said, "He had a nice run the last day and Tom (Madden) said he was a bit ring-rusty and missed the kick in what was a competitive race.

"He has done that well. I had a good run around and he was a good horse in his day when he was a genuine Listed horse. He had a few problems here and there though.

"He would appreciate more juice but it is beautiful ground and they have done a great job.

"It's nice to get his head back in front and the Durkans (owners) are good men too so it is nice to get it."

(TW & AM)

1st
5/2Fav
Tote €3.80 €1.40
2nd
hd
4/1
€1.60
3rd
0.5L
13/2
€1.60
4th
4L
10/1
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.