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Alan Magee

Alan Magee

Supposedtobe takes the claimer at Roscommon

Mon 15th Aug 2022, 18:59

Supposedtobe (left) and Seamie HeffernanSupposedtobe (left) and Seamie Heffernan
© Photo Healy Racing

Supposedtobe claimed at Gowran Park back in May, gave connections a return on their investment when taking the Coast To Curragh Cycle Claiming Race at Roscommon.

Seamie Heffernan sent the well-backed 4/1 (from 6’s) chance to the front inside the final quarter mile and he kept on well inside the final furlong for a-length-and-three-quarters verdict over 5/2 favourite Bringbackmemories Elusive Gigolo kept on into third a further length-and-a-half adrift.

Winning trainer Gavin Cromwell said, “We had him in at a modest claim and rode him good and positive. He’s probably got first run on the others and it’s nice to win a race with him.

“He was claimed for six grand and is getting that in prizemoney. We’ll stick in a friendly claim and see what happens.

“Feidhlim Cunningham is part of the syndicate and they have always had a horse with me.”

The winner was claimed for €6,000 by the Premier Racing Club to be trained by Denis Hogan.

Bringbackmemories (20,000) to be trained by John McConnell, Elusive Gigolo (5,000) by James McAuley and eighth-placed Prince Of Verona 10,000 to Noel Meade, were also claimed.

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.