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Alan Magee

Alan Magee

O'Sullivan's winning run continues with Universal Focus

Wed 16th Sep 2020, 17:51

Universal Focus (yellow colours) just beats Auma in the finaleUniversal Focus (yellow colours) just beats Auma in the finale
© Photo Healy Racing

Universal Focus recorded his fifth career win when just getting the better of a thrilling finish to division two of the 45-65 rated mile and a half handicap at Cork.

The well-supported 3/1 joint favourite was continuing a good week for dual purpose trainer Ross O’Sullivan whose form figures in the past 48 hours read 12131.

Billy Lee had the seven-year-old up with the pace throughout alongside Auma and the pair fought out a tremendous tussle in the final furlong.

Universal Focus got the verdict on the nod by a head, while Miss Louise made up plenty of ground in the closing stages to be just a further head away in third.

O’Sullivan was on the mark with Benefit Run over fences at Sligo on Monday, while Longbourn won a Flat maiden yesterday at Tipperary.

1st
3/1JFav
Tote €4.80 €2.00
2nd
hd
14/1
€3.80
3rd
hd
22/1
€8.10
4th
0.75L
18/1
bf
0.5L
3/1JFav
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.