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Alan Magee

Alan Magee

Morgan earns praise on Full Cry

Fri 7th Sep 2018, 20:36

Full Cry (left) and Hugh Morgan jump the last alongside Freewheelin Dylan Full Cry (left) and Hugh Morgan jump the last alongside Freewheelin Dylan
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Hugh Morgan partnered his first winner over fences as Full Cry gained a hard-earned win in the Sky Sports Racing Launching In 2019 Handicap Chase at Kilbeggan.

The 21-year-old Kilmacow rider has been seen to good effect when successful a couple of times in recent months on Babbling Stream, and trainer Henry de Bromhead was full of praise for his efforts here.

The 10/1 chance (from 12’s) was prominent throughout, and rallied well after the last to get the better of 7/2 favourite Freewheelin Dylan by a neck.

The pair pulled four lengths clear of Oathkeeper in third.

De Bromhead said, “It was a super ride from Hugh and he rode him exactly to instructions. He needs a good strong ride and you have to keep at him the whole time.

“I’m delighted for the lads (Garristown Aintree Syndicate). He was third in the Midlands National but a bit disappointing that he’s not won this year up until now. They are nearly all Dubs so they have done a lot of celebrating over the last few days.

“We’ll enjoy today and look for a similar type contest in the near future.”

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.