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Alan Magee

Alan Magee

Rebel in full Cry under Kennedy

Thu 24th Mar 2016, 16:05

Rebel Cry and Jack KennedyRebel Cry and Jack Kennedy
© Photo Healy Racing

Rebel Cry showed the benefit of a recent outing over hurdles at Limerick when landing a gamble in the Devil’s Bit Handicap Chase at Thurles.

The Norman Lee-trained gelding was available at 13/2 this morning, and attracted further support on track from 7/2 into 11/4 favourite.

Those who forced his price right down had their only anxious moment as the nine-year-old gelding got a bit low at the final fence but he soon asserted on the run-in for Jack Kennedy. The Conker Club was three and a quarter lengths back in second, with Deano a further 13 lengths adrift in third.

Rebel Cry also won a handicap hurdle here just over a year ago, and Lee said "He did it well and likes it around here. I'll look for a similar contest next."

(TW & AM)

1st
11/4Fav
Tote €3.80 €2.20
2nd
3.25L
8/1
€3.40
3rd
13L
10/1
€2.90
4th
18L
12/1
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.