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Alan Magee

Alan Magee

Give Breaks rivals hearts in feature

Thu 7th Aug 2014, 20:49

The eight runners approach the packed stand in the feature at SligoThe eight runners approach the packed stand in the feature at Sligo
© Photo Healy Racing

Give Me A Break looked the proverbial ‘handicap good-thing’ following a creditable third in a valuable event at Galway last Saturday, and she proved the point by taking the featured Guinness Sligo Handicap Hurdle in convincing fashion.

The Michael Hourigan-trained mare has been raised 5lb in future handicaps following that promising effort at Ballybrit but the assessor is sure to have another say after this ten-length romp.

Adrian Heskin’s mount headed the trail-blazing Dazzling Susie at the penultimate flight, and the 2/1 favourite stayed on strongly in the straight for an easy win. Oscar Buzz was a further 12 lengths adrift in third.

Hourigan said, “She was a bit unlucky at Galway where she didn’t come down the hill that well and got boxed in a bit.”

Heskin commented, “She took a long time to come to hand but she seems to be going in the right direction and will jump a fence in time. She loves an ease in the ground and is one that can keep going through the winter.”

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.