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Alan Magee

Alan Magee

Jumping proves crucial as Tipp comes good

Tue 4th Aug 2015, 19:57

Gallant Tipp and Barry GeraghtyGallant Tipp and Barry Geraghty
© Photo Healy Racing

Jumping is the name of the game, and Gallant Tipp certainly proved the point when landing the Budweiser Beginners Chase at Roscommon.

The J P McManus-owned gelding fell while holding a narrow advantage at the last at Tipperary last month but this time he took full advantage of his rivals mistakes to justify 7/4 favouritism.

The front-running Deputy's Pass fell three out and hampered Speed Demon who in turn fell at the second last.

All this drama left Gallant Tipp clear, and the seven-year-old gelding kept on well under Barry Geraghty to score by five and a half lengths. Much Wants More took the runner-up spot, with Dawn Flyer another nine lengths adrift in third.

Winning trainer Edward O'Grady said, "I didn't think it would take so long. We were 14 months trying to win a chase. He was very unlucky the last day I thought. He slipped more than fell.

"I don't have any plans and I'll see what Frank (Berry) suggests. I was very happy with his jumping today."

(GC & AM)

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.