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Alan Magee

Alan Magee

Alberta measures up at Roscommon

Tue 14th Jun 2016, 20:18

Sizing Alberta (Davy Russell) clears the lastSizing Alberta (Davy Russell) clears the last
© Photo Healy Racing

Sizing Alberta stepped up considerably from a disappointing first run for Colm Murphy at Sligo last month to take the Abbey Hotel, Roscommon Maiden Hurdle.

The French-bred gelding, owned by Alan and Ann Potts, was prominent throughout and the 4/1 chance struck the front three out.

Davy Russell ’s mount was just over a length clear of 4/7 favourite Captain Barbossa when the latter blundered and unseated Barry Geraghty at the final flight.

That left Sizing Alberta to stay on well on the run-in to beat Bomber Jackson by four lengths, with long-time leader Shanaway weakening another 17 lengths away in third.

Murphy said, “I'm delighted. The more rain the better for him. The closer I was getting to Roscommon and the more rain that came I was happier.

“I shouldn't have run him in Sligo as it was too tight and things just didn't happen for him.

“I'll have a word with Mr & Mrs Potts now and make a plan from there. The further the better for him. He's not blessed with gears but keeps going.”

(GC & 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.