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Alan Magee

Alan Magee

Stable favourite wins again for McConnell and Rutledge

Fri 9th Dec 2022, 18:59

Bellick and Siobhan RutledgeBellick and Siobhan Rutledge
© Photo Healy Racing

Bellick recorded a sixth career win and bridged a losing run stretching back over two years when taking division one of the William Hill Racing Radio Apprentice Handicap at Dundalk.

The Mayson gelding, available at 10/1 this morning and sent off the 7/2 joint favourite, had gained all five previous wins over six furlongs including three at this venue but has been running well over seven furlongs and further this season.

Siobhan Rutledge did well to get her mount to the front from a very wide draw soon after the start and the John McConnell-trained seven-year-old kept on really well inside the final furlong to score by three quarters of a length. Lion Ring took the runner-up spot with Malaysian a head further back in third.

Rutledge said, "He's very consistent, he's a fun horse for connections. He's a yard stalwart at home, he's the quietest horse and anyone can ride him.

“He's been hitting the crossbar and I'm delighted that he's got a goal!”

Quotes by Gary Carson

1st
7/2JFav
Tote €4.60 €2.10
2nd
0.75L
13/2
€2.80
3rd
hd
5/1
€2.40
4th
0.5L
20/1
bf
0.5L
7/2JFav
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.