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Alan Magee

Alan Magee

Alvisio looks the real deal in opener

Fri 26th Dec 2014, 13:07

Alvisio Ville (Paul Townend) impresses on Irish debutAlvisio Ville (Paul Townend) impresses on Irish debut
© Photo Healy Racing

Willie Mullins got the busy Christmas period off to the best possible start as French import Alvisio Ville took the opening Bewleys Hotels Maiden Hurdle in great style at Leopardstown.

The J P McManus-owned grey gelding travelled strongly to lead before the final flight, and drew clear on the run-in for Paul Townend to score by an easy five and a half lengths.

The front-running Baily Cloud took the runner-up spot a length ahead of Aengus in third.

Patrick Mullins said, "He showed there what he's showing at home. He's 17.2 hands and has a huge stride. As they were going faster he jumped better, and we think he's very, very good."

Paddy Power cut the winner from 16/1 into 10/1 for the Supreme Novices Hurdle, while Boylesports have introduced him at 16/1.

1st
1/2Fav
Tote €2.20 €1.02
2nd
5.5L
16/1
€2.90
3rd
1L
10/1
€1.80
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.