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Alan Magee

Alan Magee

Wachman doubles up at Gowran

Sun 21st Jun 2015, 15:56

Wardell (Wayne Lordan) completes a double for trainer David WachmanWardell (Wayne Lordan) completes a double for trainer David Wachman
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David Wachman recorded a quick double as Wardell recorded a convincing victory under Wayne Lordan in the BBQ Evening August 12th At Gowran Park Handicap.

The son of Rip Van Winkle was completing an 11/1 double for Wachman who was also on the mark just half-an-hour earlier with the Fran Berry-ridden Gussy Goose

Lordan tracked the pace on the well-backed 2/1 favourite (from 5/2) in this seven-furlong event, and found a nice gap to challenge a furlong out.

The Limerick maiden winner soon settled the issue and quickened clear in the final 100 yards to beat The Fairy by two and a quarter lengths. Ishebayorgrey was another length and three quarters back in third, while Danse Rouge made some good late headway to finish close up in fourth.

Lordan said, "He is a straightforward horse and while he made the running to win at Limerick, was a bit slowly away today and I wasn't able to lead. He picked up well though and will have no problem going a mile or a mile and a quarter."

(TW & AM)

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.