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Alan Magee

Alan Magee

Rosshaven opens jumping account at Clonmel

Thu 27th Oct 2016, 14:59

Rosshaven Lady (Jody McGarvey) leads Khalessi over the lastRosshaven Lady (Jody McGarvey) leads Khalessi over the last
© Photo Healy Racing

Rosshaven Lady gained a deserved win over hurdles when taking the opening Cahir Mares Maiden Hurdle at Clonmel.

The Joseph O'Brien-trained mare won twice last year in bumpers at Limerick and Galway, and has proved a consistent sort since switched to hurdles this term. Khalessi set the pace in this 2m3f event but was collared by the 2/1 winner approaching the last.

Jody McGarvey 's mount kept on well on the run-in to score by four and three quarter lengths lengths, with Coolagh Moll staying on a further 12 lengths away in third. Theatre Wine proved a bitter disappointment, dropping away tamely after three out and eased in the straight to finish a soundly beaten ninth. The 9/10 favourite was later found to be coughing.

O'Brien said, "She had been running well but it took her a couple of runs to get her jumping properly. She hadn't been jumping well initially but was better today apart from a little mistake.

"She doesn't want the ground bottomless and is entitled to a little break now. She has an engine, is a big mare who I'd imagine will jump a fence in time. She could have more respect for fences in time."

(TW & AM)

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.