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Alan Magee

Alan Magee

Nina oozes confidence on Valgor in bumper

Thu 29th Jan 2015, 16:46

Valgor Du Ronceray (centre) strides clear in the bumperValgor Du Ronceray (centre) strides clear in the bumper
© Photo Healy Racing

Valgor Du Ronceray benefitted from a confident ride by Nina Carberry to take the bumper at Thurles.

The Gigginstown-owned gelding, runner-up in a point-to-point, was off the track for just over a year prior to finishing fifth to the impressive Up For Review at the Leopardstown Christmas meeting.

Carberry bided her time on the heels of the leaders until producing the French-bred gelding between horses over a furlong out.

The Tony Martin-trained 11/4 chance, well-backed from 4/1, asserted inside the final furlong for a comfortable three and three quarter lengths verdict over Briar Lane Shes A Gangster was nearly three lengths further back in third.

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.