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Alandi relishes soft ground in Ballycullen

Sat 22nd Aug 2009, 18:04

Alandi bounced back to top form with a commanding performance in the concluding Listed Ballycullen Stakes at Fairyhouse.

Mick Kinane sent the 9/10f to the front under two furlongs out and he went on to beat long-time leader and stable-mate Aliyfa by five lengths.

"He's a different horse when the ground is soft - mind you he was a bit Flat last time at Leopardstown," said trainer John Oxx.

"The plan was to go for the Doncaster Cup as we were looking forward to stretching him out over a longer distance.

"If it looks like being heavy he could run in the Irish St Leger, however. Although if it was good he could miss both."

1st
9/10Fav
Tote €2.20 €1.10
2nd
5L
5/1
€2.10
3rd
9L
14/1
€6.00
4th
shd
10/1