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Alan Magee

Alan Magee

Doctor takes advantage of light weight in nursery

Wed 22nd Oct 2008, 16:10

A rise in the weights at declaration time brought Doctor Deejay into the handicap proper on 8st4lb in the nursery, and the Michael Halford-trained colt took advantage in a competitive mile event.

The majority of the 11 runners held some chance approaching the furlong pole but Shane Foley's mount kept on best to beat Aine Beag by a neck, with Rassi Maguire a length further away in third.

'He stays well and handles the ground, and it's nice to get Shane a winner as he still holds some chance in the apprentice championship,' said Halford.

Foley is now on the 17 winner mark, four behind apprentice title leader Emmet McNamara.

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.