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Alan Magee

Alan Magee

Russell goes top with 133/1 treble

Sat 13th Oct 2012, 17:25

Davy Russell returns on Dactik, his third winner of the afternoonDavy Russell returns on Dactik, his third winner of the afternoon
© Photo Healy Racing

Davy Russell moved to the head of the jump jockey’s championship when completed a 133/1 treble at Fairyhouse this afternoon.

The reigning champion added to the earlier wins of Benevolent (7/4) and Skibabe (11/4) as Dactik took division two of the two and a half miles handicap hurdle in very convincing fashion.

The Youghal rider, who took the title for the first time last season, edged one ahead of Ruby Walsh (36-35) with this trio of winners.

Placed a number of times on the Flat for Kevin Prendergast, the six-year-old Dactik (12/1) was recording his first success here and provided Clonmel handler Noel Brett with his first winner in five years.

Top-weight Mister First (5/6fav) was all the rage in this 80-95 rated event but Russell sent his sweet-travelling mount past the “jolly” at the second last and quickly put the race to bed.

He drew right away for an easy seven lengths verdict over Mister First, with Day Dream Boy (20/1) another ten lengths back in third and Shanroe Society (12/1) in fourth.

Brett said, “It took him a while, and he did it well. He’s just a bit in and out but that’s the way he is.”

(Additional reporting by Gary Carson)

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.