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Alan Magee

Alan Magee

Rock proves too strong on hurdling debut

Fri 26th Dec 2014, 14:15

Rock On The Moor and Robert Power clear the lastRock On The Moor and Robert Power clear the last
© Photo Healy Racing

Jessica Harrington's mare Rock On The Moor beat the boys in the Thornton's Recycling Maiden Hurdle at Leopardstown.

The six-year-old made an impressive start to her career in a Punchestown bumper in late October, but was no match for Bordini when a distant third in Listed company at Navan a couple of weeks ago.

Sent off at 12/1 on her hurdling bow, Rock On The Moor asserted from the home turn in the hands of Robbie Power and passed the post four and a quarter lengths ahead of the rallying Velvet Maker

Harrington said: "The ground at Navan was sticky, which affected her, and I felt she was back to where I thought she'd win. She was jumping beautifully at home.

"The plan now is to target a mares Listed race at Fairyhouse in mid-January. That's made my Christmas!"

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.