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Alan Magee

Alan Magee

Foley doubles up on Honour And Obey

Fri 14th Sep 2012, 18:31

Honour And Obey (No.9) and Shane FoleyHonour And Obey (No.9) and Shane Foley
© Photo Healy Racing

Shane Foley recorded a 103/1 double on the evening at Down Royal when getting Honour And Obey up well inside the final furlong to land the House Of Fraser EBF Fillies Maiden. Precious Stone well-backed on track from 100/30 into 2/1 favourite, bidded to make all and appeared to have all her rivals in big trouble over two furlongs out.

However the distress signals went up about a furlong out from Wayne Lordan and she weakened tamely in the final 100 yards, eventually only finishing third as Empress Of Tara (6/1) stayed on well to get within a neck of the winner at the line.

The 12/1 winner is trained by Michael Halford for Gigginstown House Stud.

Foley was also seen to good effect earlier on the card when successfully partnering the Arthur Moore-trained Quinine (7/1) in the opening two-year-old maiden.

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.