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Way Down South keeps up the good work for Scott

Way Down South and Alan O'Sullivan Way Down South and Alan O'Sullivan
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Way Down South is proving a good money spinner for connections and recorded a third victory this year when making most of the running to land the www.thurlesraces.ie Handicap Chase.

The Gillian Scott-trained 5/1 shot, successful over hurdles at Tramore last month, was sent to the front soon after the first by Alan O'Sullivan and probably had most to worry about a loose horse in the straight.

The seven-year-old gelding followed the loose horse by jumping sharply right at the last but kept on well for a comfortable five and a half lengths verdict over Island McCoo .

Tantrum Boy was a further length and a quarter back in third.

O'Sullivan said, “He did it well. Obviously there were a few loose horses, but we ended up getting it easy enough in front. The loose horse kept us interested and he's done it well.

“I've never really seen another rival probably because the loose horse kept us going.”

Quotes by John O'Riordan

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.