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Outsider of three Incredible Army marches home

Incredibile Army (centre) and Luke McAteer Incredibile Army (centre) and Luke McAteer
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The old maxim of ‘back the outsider of three’ proved true as Incredible Army left behind some ordinary form in three previous outings to take the BAR 1 Betting & Casino Rated Race at Dundalk.

The addition of a tongue-tie and blinkers on the 11/1 (from 18/1) chance proved a successful formula, although he did wander about under pressure in the straight.

Luke McAteer ’s mount really got motoring in the closing stages to beat the 1/2 favourite Friendly Invoice by a length and a half. Sayonara was a further three-quarters of a length back in third.

Winning trainer Jack Foley said, “When the race reopened, and we saw the small field, we stuck him in. Delighted we stuck him in!

"We said we would try a bit of headgear and a tongue-tie on him tonight, and the drop back in trip and the small field helped.

"We were delighted with him, and hopefully he gets a bit of confidence off that now.

"Luke rides every track well, in my opinion, and he has been very lucky for us. He'll ride whatever he's available to ride - all three of my winners, he has partnered them. He's a good rider and he rides them all in work. Delighted to use him."

Quotes by Michael Graham

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.