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Alan Magee

Alan Magee

Blue is the colour but not as predicted

Wed 19th Jun 2013, 21:14

Myblueeyedgirl and Fergal Harford stretch clear in the bumperMyblueeyedgirl and Fergal Harford stretch clear in the bumper
© Photo Healy Racing

Bluemountainbeach was all the rage for the mares bumper following her promising second on debut at the Punchestown Festival but the odds-on favourite could only manage seventh as the more experienced Myblueeyedgirl got off the mark.

The daughter of Milan had shown promise on her three previous outings, and was patiently-ridden here by Fergal Harford – brother of the winning trainer Gillian Callaghan.

Harford, recording his second win, produced the five-year-old mare to lead in the straight and, despite drifting left in the closing stages, the 9/1 chance beat the staying on Station Closed (25/1) by three and a half lengths.

Newcomer Sue And Isi (4/1) was another three quarters of a length back in third.

Callaghan said, “She did it really well, and came on from her last run at Kilbeggan. She is a half-sister to Mad Brian, and she will go hurdling now. Fergal gave her a great ride, and he was very patient on her.”

Additional reporting by Donal Murphy

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.