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Brave's sis makes winning debut in bumper

Tom Taaffe and owner Catherine MagnierTom Taaffe and owner Catherine Magnier
© Photo Healy Racing

Glacial Drift made a successful debut in the Glenpatrick Sport Horses bumper at Down Royal but only just under a last gasp challenge by Declan Queally. Kalopsia looked set to justify 7/4 favouritism for Sarah and Aidan O'Brien when getting the better of a protracted battle in the straight with And The New but that was not counting on Queally who timed his move to perfection.

The Tom Taaffe-trained filly, a four-year-old by Rail Link, got up in literally the final stride at odds of 16/1.

Just a short-head separated the pair, with And The New another two and a half lengths back in third.

Taaffe said: "This is a good filly and she's very well-bred. We bought her in Tatts in December, and she's a half sister to Wicklow Brave. She'll probably go for a winners' bumper. She's only four. It's a first winner for the owner (Catherine Magnier)."

(MG & AM)

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.