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Alan Magee

Alan Magee

Woods Well another for Elliott in bumper

Thu 24th Nov 2016, 16:19

Woods Well wins the bumper under Luke McGuinnessWoods Well wins the bumper under Luke McGuinness
© Photo Healy Racing

It is rare that Gordon Elliott leaves a jump fixture empty-handed these days, and the Longwood trainer was on the mark with Woods Well in the Richard Brennan Fencing Services INH Flat Race at Thurles.

The five-year-old gelding made a promising debut under rules when runner-up to Articulum back in January, and went one better here at 3/1 joint favourite.

Luke McGuinness’ mount was prominent throughout, and was well on top inside the final furlong to beat fellow joint favourite Sharps Choice by four lengths. Bobo Mac was a further half a length adrift in third.

Elliott said,"He hadn't been showing us a thing at home and that was a bit of a surprise, as he also hadn't been showing us much before he ran in Naas either.

"I'd say I haven't ran a horse in a bumper to be working as bad at home! Maybe he's a horse who doesn't work well at home but thankfully he shows it on the track.

"Luke kept it simple and let him bowl along. He'll definitely run in a maiden hurdle next."

(TW & AM)

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.