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Alan Magee

Alan Magee

Croaker proves the Boss

Fri 25th May 2012, 20:29

Boss Croaker stays on best for Philip EnrightBoss Croaker stays on best for Philip Enright
© Photo Healy Racing

Boss Croaker came out on top following a terrific finish to division one of the three-mile Like Us On Facebook Handicap Hurdle.

There were three horses virtually in a line passing the last, which was bypassed due to an incident in the previous race, and Philip Enright’s mount (14/1) found most on the run-in to deny Wellforth (20/1) by two and a half lengths with Sweet Runner (20/1) just a nose behind in third. Bothair Clei (7/1) completed the placings in fourth. A stewards enquiry was called into possible interference in the straight but the placings remained unaltered.

However Barry Cash, rider of Wellforth, was given a four day ban for improper riding as he appeared to elbow out the third placed horse.

Winning trainer Robert Tyner said, “He won his point-to-point at Dromahane but was a bit disappointing after that. He’s put it together there.”

Tyner inadvertently soaked one of the seven-strong winning syndicate from Clonakilty, Dr Colm Quirke, when attempting to cool down the winner with a bucket of water afterwards. The accident drew loud cheers from the crowd around the parade ring.

(Additional reporting by Thomas Weekes)

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.