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Alan Magee

Alan Magee

Highandmighty adds to point-to-point wins

Thu 30th Nov 2017, 15:14

Highandmighty and Paddy Kennedy jumping the lastHighandmighty and Paddy Kennedy jumping the last
© Photo Healy Racing

Highandmighty took advantage of a good opportunity to land the Holycross Maiden Hurdle at Thurles.

This two-mile event was for horses who have run at least three times under rules and not finished in the first three but the Sean Byrne-trained gelding had shown his worth when winning twice between the flags at Killeagh and Nenagh earlier this year.

The 3/1 chance (available at 5/1 earlier in the day) got the better of 9/4 favourite Seskin Flyer between the final two flights, and Paddy Kennedy’s mount kept on well on the run-in to score by four and a quarter lengths. Pride Of Kildare (66/1) caught the eye when staying on late to take third another three and three quarter lengths adrift.

Byrne said, "He's a big horse and that's how he got his name. We're happy with him and he won two point to points and would stay further. That wouldn't be the strongest race and we'll go for a handicap now but he's a chaser really."

(TW & AM)

1st
3/1
Tote €5.40 €1.50
2nd
4.25L
9/4Fav
€1.02
3rd
3.75L
66/1
€18.10
4th
3.75L
4/1
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.