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McGuinness strikes at Wolverhampton

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Mr Boss Man was one of six winning favourites at Wolverhampton in the 32RedSport.com Handicap.

Trained by Ado McGuinness, the eight-year-old was having his second trip to Britain in the space of a week after winning over a mile and three-quarters previously.

Stepped up to two miles and with a 6lb penalty, he just held on from Pass The Time under Pat Cosgrave as the 7-4 favourite.

"The two miles might just stretch him a bit on the Flat," said McGuinness.

"I think it was more to do with the fact that Pat got shuffled a bit further back than he ideally wanted.

"That meant going out on the second circuit he had to set him alight a bit to pass a few.

"Probably a mile and three-quarters is his perfect trip, though.

"We'll probably look at going back to Wolverhampton again, but we'll freshen him up first, that was his second time on the boat within seven days.

"He'd been consistent in Ireland, he was just running against well-handicapped horses.

"He started out running in some good bumpers and novice hurdles and we'll definitely look at going back over hurdles, he's still a novice until April.

"My main concern today was he wouldn't be fresh enough, but we just got away with it. He'll have a little break now."