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Michael Graham

Michael Graham

Randall's Alannah picks off favourite

Tue 21st Aug 2012, 17:28

Randall's Alannah, middle, takes the opener at SligoRandall's Alannah, middle, takes the opener at Sligo
© Photo Healy Racing

Randall’s Alannah proved too strong for her two rivals in the seven furlong juvenile maiden at Sligo.

The daughter of High Chaparral raced behind Dorothy Parker and picked up the lead 150 yards from home before being driven out by Michael Hussey to beat staying on Desiderata by half a length.

Seamus Fahey trains the filly and he said: “It was a lucky bit of placing! A lot of lads would say they had it planned for six months.

“It’s great for the owner Finbarr Kelly as he bred her as well. He has a couple of half sisters at home. I’m not sure if they’ll go to the sales, but if they do this win will help.

“She’ll go for a handicap in three weeks time. We won’t get carried away with ourselves.”

This was Fahey’s first win for 212 days. Randall’s Alannah was backed this morning from 7/2 to 11/4 and was returned at 5/2.

Runner-up Desiderata was the 11/4 outsider and Dorothy Parker was the 5/6 favourite. She had nothing more to give in the final furlong.

(on course reporting by Thomas Weekes)

About Michael Graham
Michael has worked in horse racing journalism for more than 15 years, having also written a weekly betting column on Gaelic football and hurling for a newspaper. He is involved in writing the My Racing Story features on this website. He spent a year in South Africa completing a Diploma in Business Administration and also studied Newspaper Journalism in Belfast. He enjoys playing 5-a-side football on a regular basis.