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Alan Magee

Alan Magee

Ruby easily doubles up with Simenon

Fri 25th May 2012, 17:59

Simenon (Ruby Walsh) in full flight on his way to an easy winSimenon (Ruby Walsh) in full flight on his way to an easy win
© Photo Healy Racing

Ruby Walsh completed a quick double at Cork as Simenon recorded a facile victory in the two-mile Friday Evening Racing Hurdle.

Thought good enough to run in the Supreme Novices Hurdle at the Cheltenham Festival (finished last of 19) and third in a Grade 1 at Punchestown last month, the Marju gelding appreciated this drop in class to score in great style.

The well-backed 9/10 favourite headed the front-running Dazzling Susie (16/1) entering the straight, and strode right away from two out to beat that rival by an effortless 15 lengths. Knockcroghery (20/1) was a further four and three quarter lengths back in third.

Walsh, successful in the opener aboard Roman Flight said: “He has form with plenty of good horses, and some of the opposition today are on the way down. His form with the likes of Trifolium gave him a great chance today.

”Ground wise he is confusing as he’s won on testing ground and on good today.”

The former champion was also very complimentary about the ground conditions (officially good) saying: “It is beautiful ground and they have done a good job.”

(Additional reporting by Thomas Weekes)

1st
9/10Fav
Tote €1.90 €1.30
2nd
15L
16/1
€3.90
3rd
4.75L
20/1
€3.30
4th
6.5L
13/2
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.