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Alan Magee

Alan Magee

Rocky blows away rivals in feature

Sat 18th Jun 2016, 17:21

Gusty Rocky (Roger Loughran) is clear at the lastGusty Rocky (Roger Loughran) is clear at the last
© Photo Healy Racing

Gusty Rocky returned to form to land the featured Coral.ie Jack Duggan Memorial Handicap Hurdle at Gowran Park.

The Pat Flynn-trained gelding was recording his fifth career victory but was tackling this three miles trip for the first time.

Roger Loughran replaced Mark Enright, who injured his back in a fall at Down Royal yesterday evening, and he sent the King’s Theatre gelding to the front early in the straight before drawing clear for a very convincing win.

The 12/1 chance was eight lengths clear of Steamboat Bill at the line, with Massini’s Trap a further three quarters of a length back in third.

The Warren Greatrex-trained Alzammaar could find no extra after the penultimate flight and eventually finished seventh.

Flynn said, “I was disappointed with his last few runs over hurdles. I think he twisted himself last year and lost a bit of confidence but he’s been schooling well at home.

“That was his first time over three miles and I thought he’d get the trip. He can go for anything from two and a half miles up, and we could aim at a staying handicap in Galway. He likes good 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.