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Halford thrilled with Massiyn

Massiyn (right) pictured winning his maiden at RoscommonMassiyn (right) pictured winning his maiden at Roscommon
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Trainer Michael Halford is convinced Massiyn has a bright future after he was just touched off in the Gain Horse Feeds Irish St Leger at the Curragh on Saturday.

The lightly-raced three-year-old, owned by the Aga Khan, went down by a head right on the line to the seasoned campaigner Royal Diamond in a bunch finish to the mile and three-quarter Classic.

"We were thrilled with him. He ran a blinder," said Halford.

"He's in tremendous form, he's come out of it really well, so we're very happy with him.

"I'll talk with Pat Downes, racing manger to His Highness (the Aga Khan) this week, and we'll make a decision.

"We have never planned any further. Saturday had been the plan for a long time.

"He's progressed with every run. He's a very genuine horse and exceptionally tough.

"He's a horse, I'd imagine, who will make an even better four-year-old. He's got a great future."