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Alan Magee

Alan Magee

Arvico Bleu lands the odds for Cooper

Thu 28th Sep 2017, 15:00

Arvico Bleu and Bryan Cooper fly the lastArvico Bleu and Bryan Cooper fly the last
© Photo Healy Racing

Arvico Bleu previously placed in point-to-points, a bumper and over hurdles, got off the mark when readily landing odds of 4/9 in the Kilmore Maiden Hurdle at Clonmel.

The Gigginstown-owned gelding travelled strongly to lead entering the straight but Bryan Cooper had some anxious moments as his saddle slipped back considerably.

The Henry de Bromhead-trained five-year-old overcame any inconvenience, and stayed on well to beat 100/1 shot Settimo Milanese by two lengths. Around The Pound was a further four lengths adrift in third.

Cooper said, "It was a good call by Henry for keeping him a novice for this year as he is massive and will probably get better. He liked the ground and will improve for it.

"He had rock-solid form but was competing against seasoned summer horses here so I was just a bit worried about fitness but Henry had him spot on. He is a real chaser."

(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.