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Alan Magee

Alan Magee

Ellipsism lands gamble in first time blinkers

Thu 3rd Oct 2019, 16:04

Ellipsism and J J Slevin winning at ClonmelEllipsism and J J Slevin winning at Clonmel
© Photo Healy Racing

Ellipsism justified strong support when taking the Clonmel Handicap Hurdle in very convincing fashion.

The four-year-old was fitted with cheek-pieces when making a winning handicap debut at Kilbeggan last month and, after finishing in mid-division at Listowel, the addition of blinkers here resulted in another three-mile success.

Joseph O’Brien’s charge was backed from 12/1 into 11/2 this morning and further supported on track into 4/1 favourite.

JJ Slevin oozed confidence as the youngster asserted early in the straight and stayed on strongly after two out to score by seven lengths.

Classic Concorde kept on one paced in second with Premier D’troice another four and a quarter lengths adrift in third.

Slevin said, "He stays well and the blinkers made a big difference to him.

"Hugh (Morgan) won on him at Kilbeggan and things didn't go his way the last day and he probably needed the blinkers as he just needed an excuse to get out of it the last day.

"You'd be hoping he'd jump a fence some day."

(TW & 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.