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Alan Magee

Alan Magee

Thornton proves a Topper for bookies

Fri 30th Oct 2015, 16:23

Noble Endeavor (left) blunders alongside Topper ThorntonNoble Endeavor (left) blunders alongside Topper Thornton
© Photo Healy Racing

Bookmakers were smiling after the Porter & Co. Beginners Chase as Topper Thornton took full advantage of the last fence blunder of Noble Endeavor to score at odds of 14/1 under Adrian Heskin.

The odds-on Noble Endeavor appeared the more likely winner as the pair were in the air together at the last.

However the 4/5 chance blundered and stumbled badly on landing, and eventually went down by two and a quarter lengths to the Colin McBratney-trained winner.

The pair pulled 18 lengths further clear of Quickasyoucan in third, while Marinero (5/2) weakened two out.

There was further drama before halfway when the leader Bonny Kate blundered and unseated Ger Fox.

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.