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Alan Magee

Alan Magee

Keppols crowned in Graded mares hurdle

Sun 15th Mar 2015, 15:56

Keppols Queen is clear at the last under Robbie PowerKeppols Queen is clear at the last under Robbie Power
© Photo Healy Racing

Keppols Queen upset the odds when making all under Robbie Power to land the Kerry Group EBF Shannon Spray Mares Novice Hurdle at Limerick. Lyrical Theatre was sent off the 1/3 favourite in this Grade 3 event but those who supported the hot-pot knew she was in trouble as Ruby Walsh sent out distress signals approaching the straight.

Meanwhile the front-running Keppols Queen was making the best of her way home in this two miles event, and the Jessica Harrington-trained 6/1 chance kept on strongly from before the last to score by five and a half lengths.

Lyrical Theatre took the runner-up spot half a length ahead of Dalmatia

Power said, "The drop back to two miles was not ideal and I wanted to make it a test of stamina. She jumped super and is improving all year. She needs soft ground."

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.