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Alan Magee

Alan Magee

Elliott & Kennedy on the mark with Delegate

Tue 14th Jun 2016, 18:55

Delegate (Jack Kennedy) puts in another fine jump at the last to win the rated novice hurdleDelegate (Jack Kennedy) puts in another fine jump at the last to win the rated novice hurdle
© Photo Healy Racing

Delegate provided Gordon Elliott and Jack Kennedy with yet another winner when taking the 188BET Rated Novice Hurdle at Roscommon.

The Gigginstown-owned 5/1 chance, winner of a maiden hurdle at Kilbeggan last month, was prominent throughout and driven clear by Kennedy on the run-in.

The son of Robin Des Champs had four and a half lengths to spare over 11/4 favourite Tesseract at the line, with Weather Watch another five lengths back in third.

Elliott’s assistant Olly Murphy said, “He has promised a lot but has been a bit disappointing.

“He'll get his act together jumping fences before too long, and maybe he is just starting to mature.

“He is a gorgeous-looking big horse and may be just coming to himself. You won't see the best of him until he goes over fences.”

(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.