18+ | Commercial Content | T&Cs apply | Wagering and T&Cs apply | Play Responsibly | Advertising Disclosure
icon
Alan Magee

Alan Magee

Custom proves a Cut above rivals

Thu 14th Aug 2014, 20:10

Custom Cut (Danny Tudhope) wins the Desmond StakesCustom Cut (Danny Tudhope) wins the Desmond Stakes
© Photo Healy Racing

Custom Cut recorded his eighth career win, and provided rider Danny Tudhope with his first Irish success, when landing the featured Invesco Pension Consultants Desmond Stakes at Leopardstown.

Formerly trained by George Kent and now in England with David O’Meara, the five-year-old gelding took control inside the final furlong of this mile event.

The 100/30 chance stayed on really well in the closing stages to beat 7/4 favourite Brendan Brackan by two and a quarter lengths, with Sruthan another half a length away in third.

Tudhope said, “He’s a real trier and a tough horse. I was told to have him handy but they were going too quick. He really picked up in the straight, and is a lovely genuine type.”

Pat Breslin, who owns the winner in partnership with Gary Douglas, said “I’m from Manchester and support United, and Gary is a big Rotherham fan so hence the red and white colours. We have been involved in a few syndicates but this is by far the best horse we’ve had.

“He’s in the Strensall Stakes at York next week but that may come a bit soon. We’ll be guided by David as to what is the best thing to do but the main plan is the Group 2 Park Stakes at Doncaster.”

1st
10/3
Tote €4.00 €1.40
2nd
2.25L
7/4Fav
€1.30
3rd
0.5L
13/2
€2.10
4th
1L
7/1
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.