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Alan Magee

Alan Magee

Arverne brings up a double for Cromwell & Dempsey

Fri 15th Jul 2022, 21:27

Arverne and Luke Dempsey Arverne and Luke Dempsey
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Gavin Cromwell and Luke Dempsey completed a double on the evening when Arverne made virtually all in the Follow Kilbeggan On Instagram Handicap Chase.

The JP McManus-owned gelding had gained his only previous win over nearly 3m2f on testing ground at Punchestown but had dropped right down the ratings.

The 9/1 chance enjoyed life out in front and took control from before the last before staying on strongly to beat Swiss Brid by five-and-a-half lengths. Trans Wood was a further nine lengths back in third.

Cromwell said, “He’s a frustrating horse. I thought a couple of years ago he was going to be a real good horse and here we are back into a 0-95.

“I’m delighted to see him get his head in front. He’s a bit of a character and everyone loves him at home.

“I’ve always thought he was a bit slow and lacking a gear but he enjoys dictating it in front. He jumped well and got into a rhythm.

“He’s in again at Limerick on Wednesday so we’ll see what the handicapper does and how he comes out of this.”

Cromwell and Dempsey earlier combined with the odds-on Minella Youngy in a maiden hurdle.

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.