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Alan Magee

Alan Magee

Mutiska records shock win for patient James

Mon 27th May 2013, 19:16

Mutiska (Sam James) goes clear to beat Little GreenMutiska (Sam James) goes clear to beat Little Green
© Photo Healy Racing

Mutiska benefitted from a patient ride by Sam James to ultimately take the mile and six furlongs handicap in good style at Ballinrobe.

Without a win in 22 previous outings on the Flat, the six-year-old mare was unsurprisingly sent off an unconsidered 14/1 chance but she belied those odds by moving stealthily through the field.

The writing was on the wall for long-time leader Little Green (11/4) as Eoin Doyle’s charge loomed alongside entering the straight, and she strode clear of that rival to score by three lengths.

The 5/2 favourite Munsaab was being driven along by Joseph O’Brien approaching the straight, and could only keep on one paced another three lengths further back in third.

The winning rider said afterwards, “She was a bit keen the last day so I got her to settle and I dropped her out completely.”

Additional reporting by Donal Murphy

1st
14/1
Tote €16.60 €2.80
2nd
3L
11/4
€1.30
3rd
3L
5/2Fav
€1.30
4th
15L
25/1
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.