Special win for Quirke family in Killarney feature Femme Magnifique provided the Quirke family with a poignant victory when taking the featured BOYLE Sports Daily Money Back Meeting Handicap Chase at Killarney. The daughter of Champs Elysees, recording her second win since joining Harry Kelly this spring, made headway to challenge at the penultimate fence where Drumgill made a bad mistake. The 4/1 chance was soon in front and got well on top under Cian Quirke on the run-in to score by eight and a half lengths. The Banger Doyle took the runner-up spot with 9/4 favourite Mic Drop a further two and a half lengths back in third. Kelly said, “It’s fantastic. It’s great for everyone involved, Cian and everyone. “It’s a great pot and the lads wanted to come here for this race. She came out of Tramore great. Today she was particularly on her toes in the parade ring; she’s a nice mare. “They’ve done a great job with the ground. It’s lovely and juicy, the way you want it for every horse. You don’t want any horse breaking down. “I was just delighted. It’s the Dillon Quirke foundation and there is a big story behind the syndicate. Dillon unfortunately passed away but something good comes out of everything. “They are carrying on his legacy here. They are a great bunch, most of Cian’s family. It’s brilliant.” Cian Quirke's cousin Dillon, an inter-county hurler with Tipperary, died suddenly in 2022 and the foundation was set up to raise awareness of Sudden Adult Death Syndrome (SADS). Quotes by Gary Carson
