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Alan Magee

Alan Magee

The King Of Brega lands feature up north

Sat 17th Jun 2017, 16:34

The King Of Brega (centre) jumps to the front at the last for Dylan RobinsonThe King Of Brega (centre) jumps to the front at the last for Dylan Robinson
© Photo Healy Racing

The King Of Brega successful twice previously at Down Royal, again showing his liking for the northern air by recording a sixth career win in the featured Molson Coors Handicap Hurdle at Downpatrick.

The 11/1 chance jumped past the front-running Cairnshill at the last, and kept on really well on the run-in for Dylan Robinson.

The Henry de Bromhead-trained gelding had seven lengths to spare at the line over well-backed 8/11 favourite Ben Button who was having his first start for Willie Mullins after a ten-month lay-off.

Cairnshill couldn’t find any extra on the run-in finishing another two and a quarter lengths back in third.

De Bromhead is currently away on holiday while the successful BMW Partnership, two of which are from Drogheda, are also enjoying a break at present.

Robinson said, "I enjoy riding here. He travelled and jumped well and galloped to the line."

(MG & 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.