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Alan Magee

Alan Magee

Jumping the key for Protaras

Sat 6th Oct 2012, 17:03

Protaras (Paul Carberry) throws another fine leap at the lastProtaras (Paul Carberry) throws another fine leap at the last
© Photo Healy Racing

Protaras runner-up on his chasing debut at Galway last month, went one better under Paul Carberry in an incident-packed Gowran Park Racing Club 2013 Beginners Chase.

Former Galway Hurdle winner Moon Dice was making his debut over fences in this two and a quarter mile race but fell at the third, while Lord Ben was still in front when blundering and unseating Davy Russell three out.

Protaras (14/1) was left in front at this point, while well-backed 9/4 favourite Nearest The Pin was close-up when slightly hampered.

The "jolly" was also inconvenienced by a mistake at the next, and was eventually beaten two and a half lengths. Jetson (4/1) completed the placings another four and a half lengths adrift in third.

Carberry said, "He jumps very well. I may have been better off being a bit handier but, the way he jumps, he was going to get there.

"He could have done with a lead as he was a bit leary in front."

(AM & GC)

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.