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Alan Magee

Alan Magee

Heffernan doubles up on 80/1 newcomer for Denis Cullen

Fri 9th Dec 2022, 18:28

Seamie Heffernan doubles up on Charlisse Seamie Heffernan doubles up on Charlisse
© Photo Healy Racing

Charlisse recorded a shock win on debut in the William Hill Lengthen Your Odds Maiden to complete a double for Seamie Heffernan on the evening at Dundalk.

The Denis Cullen-trained daughter of Camacho was sent off at 80/1 on her belated first outing but was never too far from the pace and struck the front well over a furlong out.

The outsider showed some greenness but stayed on really well inside the final furlong to deny the 1/4 favourite Bold Ribb who held every chance, by half a length with Show Her The Money a further three and a quarter lengths away in third.

Heffernan was on the mark earlier aboard the odds-on Catherine Of Siena (4/6) in the opening juvenile sprint.

Cullen said, "We're delighted, we always thought a bit of her at home. Her homework was very good and it was just a matter of things falling right for us on the night. Seamie gave her a great ride and I'm delighted he took the ride on her.

“We'll see what happens now, I own a half share with Vanessa Teehan so we'll have a chat with Vanessa. Maybe she'll be sold after that.

“I'm delighted that it worked out tonight, it's great.”

Quotes by Gary Carson

1st
80/1
Tote €81.00 €7.70
2nd
0.5L
1/4Fav
€1.02
3rd
3.25L
12/1
€2.00
4th
0.75L
5/1
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.