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Alan Magee

Alan Magee

Mangan seen to great effect on Fourni

Tue 10th Sep 2013, 19:37

Fourni just holds on from Shesafoxylady (right)Fourni just holds on from Shesafoxylady (right)
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Fourni benefitted from a fine tactical ride by Jane Mangan to just hold off the late surge of hot-favourite Shesafoxylady in the Jamie Kyne Memorial Mares Bumper.

Mangan made the decisive move when driving the Willie McCreery-trained four-year-old into a clear lead off the home turn as Patrick Mullins was caught in a pocket on the inner aboard the evens favourite.

Those who supported the ‘jolly’ must have been cursing their luck as the Willie Mullins-trained mare closed rapidly in the final 100 yards but just lost out by a short-head.

She’s A Leader was a further two and a half lengths back in third.

McCreery said, “My wife and father-in-law bred her but being a chestnut filly we couldn’t sell her. This was going to be her last chance in a bumper and Jane stole it on the turn into the straight.

“I’m not sure about plans. She’s only small but jumps well and she might run over a mile and six furlongs on the Flat. She pops out of stalls well.”

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.