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Alan Magee

Alan Magee

Conrad Hastings impresses on chase debut

Sun 4th Jun 2017, 17:56

Conrad Hastings wins easily under Davy RussellConrad Hastings wins easily under Davy Russell
© Photo Healy Racing

Conrad Hastings got his career back on track when making a smooth transition to fences in the Mid Summer Monday 26th June Race Evening Beginners Chase at Kilbeggan.

The Henry de Bromhead-trained gelding looked useful when winning a Tipperary maiden hurdle on debut last year but had rather lost his way since.

However the 7/1 (from 10/1) chance took control after the second last here under Davy Russell and eventually came home 17 lengths clear of Tesseract who just edged out Supreme Vinnie for the runner-up spot.

The odds-on favourite Bamako Moriviere set the pace until falling at halfway.

De Bromhead said, “He handled the ground well which is a bit of a surprise as Flemensfirth’s usually want an ease. He beat Don’t Kick Nor Bite in a maiden hurdle very easily but then got a bit lost.

“I’m delighted that he’s back on track, and he could go for the 2m6f winners’ race at Killarney next month. There is a lovely programme for novices.”

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.