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Alan Magee

Alan Magee

Oliver looking to the future with Rare Middleton

Sat 15th Oct 2022, 17:33

Rare Middleton (No.8) and Declan McDonoghRare Middleton (No.8) and Declan McDonogh
© Photo Healy Racing

Rare Middleton runner-up on debut at the Curragh last month, went one better again over ten furlongs in the Gables Foxrock Cup Maiden at Leopardstown.

The Andy Oliver-trained gelding headed the odds-on Realism early in the straight and the 100/30 shot kept on under pressure inside the final furlong as a number of rivals threw down their challenge.

Declan McDonogh ’s mount had half a length to spare over Imaginarium with Most Wanted belying odds of 100/1 just a head back in third.

Oliver said, "That was great, everything went to plan and Declan gave him a great ride. He's a lovely big horse and he ran very well first time out when he was green. He still has plenty to learn but he's very straight-forward and did it well.

“I loved his attitude today, he got to the line well, and he just stripped a bit fitter. We think a bit of the horse and he duly delivered. I don't think there is much else for him and he's not a horse that I'd like to rush.

“He's ground versatile, he's a lovely mover and will go on anything. We'll have a look at our options but I'd say that's him for the year as I'd say he's a horse for the future.”

Quotes by Gary Carson

1st
10/3
Tote €4.70 €1.20
2nd
0.5L
12/1
€3.00
3rd
hd
100/1
€6.20
4th
hd
10/11Fav
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.