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Alan Magee

Alan Magee

Jewel rattles home in sprint handicap

Sat 27th May 2017, 15:00

Rattling Jewel (right) beating PeticoatgovernmentRattling Jewel (right) beating Peticoatgovernment
© Photo Healy Racing

The persistent rain today proved welcome news for connections of Rattling Jewel who again showed his liking for the Curragh in the Hanlon Concrete Handicap.

The 14/1 chance was drawn high on the stands’ side and was never far off the pace under Killian Leonard leading about two furlongs out.

The Nicole McKenna-trained gelding kept on well under pressure inside the final furlong to beat the always prominent Peticoatgovernment by three quarters of a length.

There was a gap of two and a quarter lengths back to Rapid Applause in third, with Mr Right completing the places in fourth.

McKenna said, “He seems to love it here and likes a straight track. When I heard the rain was coming I was delighted.

“He’s been a good servant and gave me my first winner here last year and has been placed a few times. He’ll probably come back here at the Derby weekend.”

1st
14/1
Tote €27.60 €6.00
2nd
0.75L
8/1
€1.80
3rd
2.25L
8/1
€2.30
4th
0.75L
8/1
€2.70
bf
nk
7/1Fav
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.