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Alan Magee

Alan Magee

Queally rides first Irish hurdle winner at Tramore

Wed 1st Jan 2020, 16:00

Tom Queally and Owenacurra LassTom Queally and Owenacurra Lass
© Photo Healy Racing

Tom Queally, best known for his association with the great Frankel, enjoyed a special family moment when partnering Owenacurra Lass to land the Knockenduff Stud Maiden Hurdle at Tramore.

The seven-year-old mare, trained nearby at Dungarvan by his father Declan, was provided the 35-year-old classic winning rider with his first jumps winner in Ireland.

The 9/1 chance asserted approaching the final flight and kept on well to hold the strong finishing Tune The Chello by a length and three quarters.

Queally said, “I did loads of this when I was younger. I rode a winner for my father on the Flat at Tralee about 17 years ago and it’s nice to get a winner here.

“We discussed it beforehand and felt it was best to angle out for the better ground. She’s a lovely mare and tries hard.

“I won the hurdle race for Flat jockeys twice at Lingfield and do a bit of schooling for Gary Moore but I certainly wouldn’t say I’m the next Martin Molony!”

Queally’s brother Declan, assistant trainer to their father, said: “I told Tom to get his National Hunt licence and we’d give him a couple of spins over Christmas.

“He looked alright there and hasn’t lost it yet!”

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.