Alfalfa gives Doyle and Hassett quick double

Tim Doyle and Wayne Hassett teamed up for a quick double at Thurles this afternoon when Alfalfa ran out a convincing winner of the 47-65 mile-and-a-half handicap.

The pair had teamed up with Wrist Art half an hour earlier and Alfalfa went to post 2/1 favourite to complete the brace.

Hassett produced the gelding, also by Sir Prancealot, to challenge on the outer at the two pole and he asserted over a furlong from home to record a three-length success.

The winner was gaining a deserved success having been runner-up on his previous two outings.

"I have three horses by Sir Prancealot and they have all won this week (also Simply Sideways).

"I bought his dam, which never ran, in 2008 and while she bred five foals, this is the first to win. A lot goes on behind the scenes and that'll tell you all you need to know!"

"I was worried through the race as he was running a little keen and though he mightn't get home but Wayne said he saw it out well.

"His form this year is very good, he had done nothing wrong and has a great attitude. He is a real trier - he tries too much and needs to relax a bit and I'd say he will jump hurdles.

"Wayne rode the two horses differently today and is a cool rider."

(Quotes by Tom Weekes)