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Alan Magee

Alan Magee

Burgas lands the odds in decisive fashion

Thu 11th Feb 2016, 16:10

Burgas (near side) and Bryan Cooper on their way to victoryBurgas (near side) and Bryan Cooper on their way to victory
© Photo Healy Racing

The Willie Mullins-trained Burghas landed the odds in style when making virtually all in the thurles.ie Maiden Hurdle.

The French import showed promise when third on his Irish debut at Fairyhouse last month, and successfully dropped back to two miles here.

The 4/6 favourite asserted before the final flight, and drew right away on the run-in under Bryan Cooper to beat the always prominent Mr Antolini by nine and a half lengths. Pakman was a further three and a quarter lengths adrift in third.

Cooper subsequently completed a double for his Gigginstown retainer on Road To Respect in the 2m6f maiden hurdle.

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.