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Alan Magee

Alan Magee

Diamond gets a Pro ride from Curtis

Tue 4th Sep 2012, 16:56

Diamond Pro (nearside) gets up for Ben Curtis in a tight finishDiamond Pro (nearside) gets up for Ben Curtis in a tight finish
© Photo Healy Racing

Diamond Pro benefitted from a well-timed ride by Ben Curtis when swooping late on the outer to take the mile and three furlongs Ross Golf Course Handicap at Killarney.

The 16/1 chance (paid €36.70 on the Tote) was patiently-ridden on the outer throughout, and Curtis conjured a strong burst from the three-year-old inside the final furlong to get up in the final strides. Carvelas (10/1) was beaten just a neck, with 7/2 favourite Gabh Mo Leithsceal a half length away in third in a blanket finish.

Winning trainer John Murphy said, “He’s a lovely big horse and the penny is starting to drop. For some reason he couldn’t handle Sligo last time.

“Ben gave him a brilliant ride. The owner Sean O’Sullivan, a vet from Upton, wants to go jumping and he’s schooled nicely.”

1st
16/1
Tote €36.70 €11.80
2nd
nk
10/1
€6.90
3rd
0.5L
7/2Fav
€1.10
4th
0.5L
7/1
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.