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Alan Magee

Alan Magee

Joza takes thrilling opener at Limerick

Sat 16th Jun 2018, 15:16

Joza (white/blue check colours) beating Pulsing Dragon (left)Joza (white/blue check colours) beating Pulsing Dragon (left)
© Photo Healy Racing

Joza a fast-finishing third at Fairyhouse last time, opened his account in the Irish Stallion Farms EBF Median Auction Maiden at Limerick.

The Adrian Keatley-trained colt was never too far from the pace in this seven-furlong event and just came out best in a tremendous final furlong battle at odds of 11/2.

Shane Foley ’s mount was only confirmed the winner by a nose from Pulsing Dragon after close examination of the photo-finish, with well-backed 7/4 favourite Cartes just a neck further back in third.

Keatley said, “I’d say he was just idling a bit in front. The last day he showed so much pace coming from behind, and I’d say that’s the way we’d switch back to riding him again.

“We’ll go for a nursery next and maybe we might wait until Galway. It could suit him over there. It’s job done now anyway.”

1st
11/2
Tote €3.90 €1.40
2nd
nose
8/1
€2.50
3rd
nk
7/4Fav
€1.10
4th
1.75L
7/1
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.