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Alan Magee

Alan Magee

Mooney opens his account on Geological

Sat 16th Jun 2018, 16:20

Stephen Mooney pictured with trainer Damian English after riding his first winner on GeologicalStephen Mooney pictured with trainer Damian English after riding his first winner on Geological
© Photo Healy Racing

Stephen Mooney partnered his first winner as Geological defied top-weight in the Jake Cater Plays Live At Limerick Racecourse June 22nd Handicap.

The 20-year-old from Curragha in Co. Meath had Geological up with the pace throughout, and the six-year-old gelding asserted at the furlong pole in this extended six-furlong event.

The 9/2 chance kept on well to beat Boragh Steps by three quarters of a length, with Count Of Carabass coming home well just a head back in third.

Winning trainer Damian English said, “I was wondering if I did the right thing as he won over a mile here last year but he’s so well handicapped at the moment and Stephen gave him a great ride.

“He ran a blinder in Leopardstown the last day and just got a little bit tired. Stephen is with me since last summer. He’s a great little worker, and his riding has improved out of sight in the last few months.

“He might make plenty of use of his claim now this summer.”

1st
9/2
Tote €6.00 €1.90
2nd
0.75L
12/1
€4.00
3rd
hd
16/1
€2.80
4th
0.75L
25/1
bf
3.75L
5/2Fav
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.