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Alan Magee

Alan Magee

Tennesse Waltz in a thriller

Fri 27th Jan 2017, 20:31

Tennesse Waltz (right) just prevails in a tremendous finishTennesse Waltz (right) just prevails in a tremendous finish
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On an evening with a number of exciting finishes at Dundalk, division two of the Shabra Charity Foundation Handicap capped the lot as you could cover the first four home with virtually a coat of paint as Tennesse Waltz just came out on top.

The David Marnane-trained gelding was opening his account at the 17th attempt and provided apprentice Killian Leonard with a welcome change of luck.

The six-year-old gelding was supported in the morning from 10/1 into 13/2, and attracted further interest on course to go off at just 9/2.

The son of Footstepsinthesand responded gamely under pressure to just prevail by a nose from Three Majors who was denied a clear run at a crucial stage. Rigid Rock was just a head away in third, with No Way Jack another short-head back in fourth.

Leonard said, “I needed that winner as things had gone a bit dry for a while. He ran well a few times for me before Christmas. He’d a good draw today over seven (furlongs) and I think that was the key to him. The blinkers also helped him.”

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.