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Alan Magee

Alan Magee

Champ off the mark for 2014

Fri 10th Jan 2014, 20:20

Misty Lane and Joseph O'BrienMisty Lane and Joseph O'Brien
© Photo Healy Racing

Champion jockey Joseph O’Brien opened his account for 2014 as Misty Lane recorded a hard-earned victory in the seven-furlong handicap at Dundalk.

2013 was certainly a year to remember for O’Brien winning the title for the second time with a record-breaking tally of 126, smashing Mick Kinane’s previous best of 115 which stood for 20 years.

The Reggie Roberts-trained mare, sporting an eye-shield for the first time, added to her previous success here a couple of years ago with a gutsy display in the straight.

O’Brien had her in front from a wide-draw after a little over a furlong but was hard at work early in the straight.

However the light-raced six-year-old found plenty under pressure to justify odds of 4/1.

She had a length to spare over Cluin Aine at the line, with Captains Dilemma a neck back in third.

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.