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Alan Magee

Alan Magee

Qatari Hunter follows up in style at Gowran

Mon 6th Jun 2016, 17:28

Qatari Hunter and Kevin Manning winning at Gowran ParkQatari Hunter and Kevin Manning winning at Gowran Park
© Photo Healy Racing

Qatari Hunter followed up his win at the Curragh on Saturday evening when justifying odds-on favouritism in the Festival Of Speed July 17th Handicap at Gowran Park.

The son of Footstepsinthesand was raised 11lb by the handicapper for that Curragh, so with a mandatory 5lb penalty here was effectively 6lb well-in.

Early quotes this morning of 2/1 soon disappeared and he was eventually sent off the 5/6 market leader against 13 rivals.

Kevin Manning ’s mount led over a furlong out, and kept on well to beat Aared by a convincing two and a half lengths. Storm Ranger was a further length and a half back in third.

Winning trainer Jim Bolger said, “He’s a late developer and hopefully can win another one or two. He did it well today.”

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.