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Alan Magee

Alan Magee

Mullins gets an Immediate Response

Thu 2nd Feb 2012, 15:39

Immediate Response is greeted back in the winner's enclosure<br>by a happy syndicate of owners Immediate Response is greeted back in the winner's enclosure
by a happy syndicate of owners
© Photo Healy Racing

Immediate Response further showcased the talent of champion trainer Willie Mullins when overcoming a lengthy absence to easily take the two miles handicap hurdle.

Formely trained by Michael Fitzgerald and off the course for 830 days, the nine-year-old son of Strategic Choice travelled supremely well under the trainer’s son Patrick.

He jumped past Up The Girls (8/1) at the second last, and cruised home to beat that rival by an easy six and a half lengths. Tequila Lord (12/1) filled third spot.

Mullins said, “His jumping was very slick for his first run in a handicap. He broke down badly after his last run, and I’ve only had him about six weeks.

“We’ll stick to handicapping and he’s in at Fairyhouse on Saturday, although I don’t like running them so quickly. Running twice so quick with a leg is bad news but we might make an exception with this fella.”

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.