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Alan Magee

Alan Magee

B L shows plenty of Swagger

Fri 14th Jun 2013, 21:32

B L Swagger and Mikey Fogarty are clear of Truth Be ToldB L Swagger and Mikey Fogarty are clear of Truth Be Told
© Photo Healy Racing

B L Swagger confirmed the promise of a course and distance second last month when again adopting front-running tactics in the bumper at Clonmel.

Mikey Fogarty was again on board the Saddlers’ Hall gelding, and the uneasy 11/4 joint favourite took control early in the straight.

The five-year-old kept on strongly to beat newcomer Truth Be Told (14/1), who showed signs of greenness, by six lengths. Anger Management (7/1) was nearly five lengths further back in third, with the other 11/4 joint favourite Fromdollarstoeuros in fourth.

Winning trainer Mags Mullins said, “That’s great for Peter (Magnier, part owner). He’s a nice horse and he’ll make a really nice chaser. We’ll tip around over hurdles with him now, and go chasing with him next season. He’s a lovely genuine horse.”

Additional reporting by Donal Murphy

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.