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Alan Magee

Alan Magee

Morgan takes advantage of Diamond slip

Wed 21st Jun 2017, 18:49

Morgan (nearside) and Special Diamond jump the lastMorgan (nearside) and Special Diamond jump the last
© Photo Healy Racing

Morgan recorded his third victory when justifying favouritism in the Welcome To Wexford Racecourse Novice Hurdle.

Trained by Gordon Elliott for Giggintown, the Big Bad Bob gelding travelled well approaching the straight but was strongly pressed by Special Diamond at the penultimate flight.

Special Diamond held a slight lead when meeting the last wrong, and handed the initiative back to the 6/4 favourite.

Bryan Cooper ’s mount took full advantage and in fairness asserted well on the run-in to score by two and a quarter lengths.

There was a gap of nine lengths back to Rebelion Boy in third.

Cooper said, "He did it well and jumped exceptionally well. A strongly run two miles suits him, and he was entitled to win it on ratings.

"He is still a novice and there is plenty of races for him."

(DM & 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.