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Alan Magee

Alan Magee

Unconquerable delivers on fourth start at Naas

Sat 3rd Jul 2021, 15:55

Unconquerable (Gavin Ryan) beating I Am MagicUnconquerable (Gavin Ryan) beating I Am Magic
© Photo Healy Racing

Unconquerable opened his account at the fourth attempt when justifying 2/1 favouritism in the Irish Stallion Farms EBF Maiden at Naas.

The son of Churchill filled the runner-up spot on his previous two starts behind subsequent Royal Ascot winner Point Lonsdale at the Curragh and his latest second behind Hadman at Gowran Park received a timely boost when that rival followed up earlier on this card.

Gavin Ryan ’s mount was never too far from the pace and led inside the final furlong to beat I Am Magic by a length with Anchorage keeping on nicely just a head further back in third.

Winning trainer Donnacha O’Brien said, “He deserved it as he’s bumped into a few nice ones. Judging by that he’s still learning and probably wants a bit further.

“I always thought he was a good horse and still do but probably up in trip. He’s going to be better next year as well.”

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.