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Alan Magee

Alan Magee

Rejuvenated Realt Mor lands feature

Tue 23rd Aug 2016, 19:44

Realt Mor (left) and Jack Kennedy jumps the last with UsaRealt Mor (left) and Jack Kennedy jumps the last with Usa
© Photo Healy Racing

Realt Mor recorded his first win since the Grade 1 Powers Gold Cup over three years ago when taking the featured Sheridan Agri Contractors Chase at Ballinrobe.

The 5/1 chance was completing a 41/1 double on the evening for leading rider Jack Kennedy, who sent the strong-travelling gelding to the front before two out.

The Gordon Elliott-trained son of Beneficial needed to be driven right out on the far side on the run-in to get the better of USA, with the pair separated by the width of the track.

A length was the winning margin at the line, with Colbert Station another six and a half lengths back in third.

Kennedy said, “He jumped brilliant and settled well too. I got racing early on him and was a bit worried but to be fair to him he was on his own after jumping the last and he stayed galloping.

“He’s a class horse on his day but he just lost his way a bit. Hopefully he’s back to himself now.”

Kennedy was successful earlier on the card on Lisa's Legacy and is now on the 34-winner mark for the season.

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.