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Alan Magee

Alan Magee

Draycott puts rivals in their Place

Sun 15th Mar 2015, 23:46

Ryan Treacy celebrates aboard Draycott PlaceRyan Treacy celebrates aboard Draycott Place
© Photo Healy Racing

Draycott Place opened his account over fences when putting in a fine round of jumping to take the Charleville Cheese Beginners Chase at Limerick.

Ryan Treacy 's mount was pressed by fellow 5/4 joint favourite Lord Adare in the straight but a couple of great leaps at the final two fences sealed the issue.

The John Ryan-trained gelding kept on well to beat that rival by three lengths, with Stonehall Jack a further four and a half lengths adrift in third.

Ryan said, "He hated the ground today. He wants good ground but is a smashing horse. I probably overfaced him a bit against some really good horses but he's very talented.

"He's some leaper, and he'll go for a good novice handicap at the likes of Fairyhouse, Aintree or Punchestown. He'll get a break somewhere along the line and he'll go to Galway."

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.