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Alan Magee

Alan Magee

Vincent opens chase account

Mon 30th Sep 2013, 18:14

Sir Vincent (Ruby Walsh) jumps the last ahead of ThomondSir Vincent (Ruby Walsh) jumps the last ahead of Thomond
© Photo Healy Racing

Sir Vincent showed no ill-effects of a fall at Listowel last time when produced with a well-timed challenge by Ruby Walsh to take the Boyle Beginners Chase.

The Willie Mullins-trained gelding headed the front-running Thomond (5/1) just before the final fence, and was driven out to stay on well on the run-in.

The 7/2 chance had four lengths to spare at the line, with Hunting Party (2/1) another four and three quarter lengths back in third. Usuel Smurfer spoiled his chance with a bad blunder five out, and the uneasy 15/8 favourite eventually finished fourth.

Ruby Walsh said, “He loved that ground and jumped well. His only blip was at Listowel the last day when he was probably going the wrong way around. He seems to be progressing.”

Additional reporting by Thomas Weekes

1st
7/2
Tote €4.60 €1.20
2nd
4L
5/1
€1.40
3rd
4.75L
2/1
€1.02
4th
0.75L
15/8Fav
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.