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Alan Magee

Alan Magee

Scottish raider Bedrock lands Horse & Jockey Grade 3

Sun 7th Oct 2018, 15:47

Bedrock (Rachael Blackmore) winning the Grade 3 Horse & Jockey Hotel HurdleBedrock (Rachael Blackmore) winning the Grade 3 Horse & Jockey Hotel Hurdle
© Photo Healy Racing

Bedrock trained in Scotland by Iain Jardine, made a successful raid at Tipperary when landing the Horse & Jockey Hotel Hurdle in fine style.

The dual-purpose gelding, last seen in Ireland when a gallant fourth behind Sharjah in the Galway Hurdle, was recording his seventh victory under both codes in this Grade 3 event.

Rachael Blackmore ’s mount quickened up well early in the straight and went clear before a slight mistake at the final flight.

It made little difference however as the 12/1 chance stayed on well to beat Plinth by four and a half lengths, with 5/6 favourite Wicklow Brave another three quarters of a length back in third.

Blackmore was completing a mixed double on the afternoon having earlier won the juvenile maiden on Micro Manage

She said, "He had a very good run in the Galway Hurdle and it was a good performance today. He was a little bit in my hands but got the job done and Iain had him spot on for the day."

(TW & 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.