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Alan Magee

Alan Magee

Double Destiny for Meade

Sun 6th Nov 2011, 14:04

Sword Of Destiny took the step up to Graded company in his stride when readily justifying evens favouritism in the Dial-A-Bet 1800 721 821 EBF Novice Hurdle to complete an opening race double at Cork for inform trainer Noel Meade.

Davy Russell 's mount took the Grade 3 three miler by the scruff of the neck before two out, and galloped on strongly to easily beat Farrells Fancy (7/4) by six and a half lengths.

Meade said, “He's improved so much this year and again since his maiden win. Every day he's getting that bit better, and if I had any worry beforehand it was the three miles.

“He has scope, size and is a great clean-winded horse. You would have to think he'll be a horse to be reckoned with when he goes over fences. I'd be tempted to go to Navan for the two and a half mile Grade 1 novice. He does need cut in the ground, and I wouldn't run him on fast ground.”

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.