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Alan Magee

Alan Magee

Clara proves too strong in stamina test

Thu 13th Nov 2014, 14:39

Clara Mc Cloud (centre) scores under Barry GeraghtyClara Mc Cloud (centre) scores under Barry Geraghty
© Photo Healy Racing

Clara Mc Cloud belied a lack of market confidence to take the Clonmel Oil Service Station Handicap Hurdle for Gordon Elliott and Barry Geraghty.

The six-year-old mare was patiently ridden in this three-mile stamina test to strike the front at the final flight, and the uneasy 4/1 favourite soon asserted to score by three lengths. Tulsa Jack stayed on to edge out Make A Track from the runner-up spot.

Geraghty said, “She’s a good mare and won well. Gordon has minded her and gave her a break before Cheltenham and she stepped up on her previous form. She had 27 days before coming here and has benefitted from it.

"She is as sweet as a nut and was fresh and well today and was able to cope with the ground which is loose but heavy."

(TW & AM)

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.