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Alan Magee

Alan Magee

Mares maiden proves no Trouble for Times

Thu 30th Mar 2023, 16:10

Troubled Times and Phillip EnrightTroubled Times and Phillip Enright
© Photo Healy Racing

Troubled Times a useful sort in bumpers last year winning twice including a Listed event at Gowran, opened her account over hurdles when taking the Irish Stallion Farms EBF Mares Maiden Hurdle at Naas.

The 6/4 favourite, owned and bred by Willie Cleary, made all under Phillip Enright and kept on gamely on the extended run-in after the final hurdle was omitted due to an earlier faller.

The daughter of Shirocco had two and a half lengths to spare at the line over Chautuaqua with Something Abouther just a nose further back in third.

Sam Curling, “I was a bit worried about the ground but it’s turned out lovely. She was entitled to do that on her bumper form. She jumped great and Phillip was happy out.

“She jumped so well that the last hurdle being taken out didn’t help her and she wouldn’t do a whole pile when she gets there.

“Anything she does now is a bonus. She will stay going now for the summer and we’ll see what mark she gets.”

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.