Thomas MacDonagh (GB)
4yo, B, Geld, Black Sam Bellamy (IRE) – Taqreem (IRE) (Nashwan (USA))
Thomas MacDonagh made a very promising debut at Dromahane in November when finishing third to Chinensis. The son of Black Sam Bellamy followed up that run at Knockinroe two weeks later when he finished second to Blackjack Kentucky, in a race that produced the fastest time of the day. Thomas MacDonagh made steady progress throughout and produced a strong challenge at the final fence and kept on gamely only to finish just three lengths behind the winner. Out of Taqreem, who is a half-sister to Group 1 winners Ibn Bey and Roseate Tern, Thomas MacDonagh is also a half-brother to seven track winners and is closely related to the Group 2 winner Rangali. From a family of high class flat performers, Thomas MacDonagh has shown himself to be a decent youngster that is bred to develop into a smart sort on the track and could have a lot to offer to new connections.
