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Alan Magee

Alan Magee

McInerney scores again on Kings Baby

Thu 9th Nov 2017, 15:06

The Kings Baby (Donie McInerney) throws a fine jump at the lastThe Kings Baby (Donie McInerney) throws a fine jump at the last
© Photo Healy Racing

Donie McInerney partnered his first winner since his claim was reduced to 5lb last weekend as The Kings Baby continued on an upward curve in the Ballagh Mares Handicap Hurdle at Thurles.

The point-to-point winner opened her account under rules last month in a maiden hurdle at Tramore, and positive tactics again did the trick.

The Moses McCabe-trained mare headed the front-running Fintara three out and held a four-length advantage over Lockeen Girl at the last.

However the 9/2 joint favourite needed the line in the closing stages and eventually held on by a length from her fellow market leader.

The pair pulled all of 30 lengths clear of Miss Sassie in third.

McCabe said, "She is a little dinger for a small mare and we'll go for something else again. She stays all day, is very genuine and maybe we could look for a black-type race for her now.

"Her owner Michael Kenny, from Co Wicklow, is away on holidays in Australia to see his son."

(TW & 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.