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Alan Magee

Alan Magee

Odonimee runs rivals ragged

Thu 2nd Feb 2012, 16:42

Odonimee and Sean Flanagan easily win the beginners chaseOdonimee and Sean Flanagan easily win the beginners chase
© Photo Healy Racing

Lar Butler gained some quick compensation for the narrow defeat of his stablestar Trafford Lad just half-an-hour earlier when Odonimee made all in the two miles beginners chase.

The 11/1 chance didn't go unnoticed in the betting ring and proceeded to run her rivals ragged under Sean Flanagan, recording his first winner since returning from a spell in Britain last year.

She galloped on strongly in the straight to beat 7/4 favourite Ballyburke by 18 lengths and, with very few getting involved, Whatdoyousay (40/1) finishing a further 18 lengths back in third.

Butler said, “She jumps very well. You don’t need to make the running on her but she needs to be up there in a strongly run two miles.

“We’ll probably look for a mares novice now. She’s consistent and tough, and very useful in her own grade.”

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.