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Alan Magee

Alan Magee

Alamein jumps to it on chasing debut

Sat 25th Feb 2017, 16:45

Alamein and Bryan Cooper clear the lastAlamein and Bryan Cooper clear the last
© Photo Healy Racing

Alamein got his chasing career off to the best possible start when putting in a fine round of jumping to take the Irish Stallion Farms EBF Beginners Chase at Fairyhouse.

The 9/1 chance was completing a double on the day for Bryan Cooper and Gigginstown as Dinaria Des Obeaux was awarded the opening Grade 3 Winning Fair Juvenile Hurdle following a stewards enquiry.

The Mouse Morris-trained gelding led before the fifth where the 13/8 favourite Blackmail was a faller.

Cooper’s mount had Dicosimo for company most of the way but stayed on strongly from before the last to beat that rival by eight and a half lengths. Pyromaniac was a further 17 lengths away in third.

Morris said, “Not bad for first time out. He's had a few problems but hopefully we have him sorted out. You couldn't ask for any more but I have no plans for him.”

(GC & 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.