Magic Chegaga and Colin Keane © Photo Healy Racing
Colin Keane produced Magic Chegaga with a well timed challenge to land the Limerick Racecourse Handicap at Limerick.
Having just her second start for trainer Brian Duffy, the Teofilo filly stayed on stoutly to just repel the late thrust of Mazagran
Keane had his mount well positioned in mid-division in the early part of the race and made his move two furlongs out, just as the leaders began to falter.
Despite facing a strong challenge from the Joseph O'Brien trained runner-up he had enough in reserve to hold on.
Winning jockey Colin Keane said; "she was a very progressive filly last year and looking through her videos, she travels very well but today I thought she was only doing enough. Thankfully had her head down at the right time.
"It is a local success to us as all the lads who own her are from Trim and it is a pleasure to ride a winner for them."
Additional reporting by Thomas Weekes.
