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Alan Magee

Alan Magee

Rapid Applause is finally back in No.1

Sun 9th Apr 2017, 16:34

Rapid Applause (left) beating MizaahRapid Applause (left) beating Mizaah
© Photo Healy Racing

Rapid Applause bridged a lengthy gap since his only previous win on debut as a two-year-old when landing the Racing Again May 1st Handicap at Naas.

Leigh Roche gave the five-year-old gelding a patient ride in this six-furlong event and collared Mizaah who was also drawn high, inside the final 100 yards.

The 9/1 shot went on to score by half a length, with St Brelades Bay a further two and a half lengths away in third.

Winning trainer Michael O’Callaghan said, “He was a very good two-year-old and then lost his way. He got a leg last year and has come a long way down the handicap for that. He was getting back into the swing of things at Dundalk, and ran an eye-catching race there the last day.

“He’s turning the corner now, and hopefully he won’t get too much for that and could win another one. He was always a nice horse and it has been a long road with him.

“It’s great for the owners who have had him all along.”

1st
9/1
Tote €12.30 €3.00
2nd
0.5L
6/1
€1.80
3rd
2.5L
12/1
€2.90
4th
0.75L
9/2Fav
€1.70
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.