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Alan Magee

Alan Magee

Carlos ends drought for Stanners

Fri 1st Jun 2012, 19:22

Carlos Fandango (Mark Walsh) throws a fine leap at the lastCarlos Fandango (Mark Walsh) throws a fine leap at the last
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Edward Stanners saddled his first winner in two years when Carlos Fandango took the two miles and five furlongs Tramore Centenary Maiden Hurdle.

Absent since a promising third over course and distance in April, the giant grey gelding was produced by Mark Walsh to lead approaching the final flight.

A fine leap here settled it for the 2/1 second favourite and he kept on well to beat market-leader Civena (13/8), who was putting in his best work on the run-in, by two and a half lengths. Combustible Kate (6/1) could find no extra after being headed before the last, and was a further length and a half away in third.

Stanners said, “We’ll see what the handicapper gives him now before deciding where to go next. He’s a massive horse and really needs fences.

“He was struggling a bit there at one point but, even though he’s a big horse, he still has a bit of speed.”

The Innishannon trainer also outlined that the successful Murphy’s Law Syndicate is made up of six Irish ex-pats now living in London.

(Additional reporting by Donal Murphy)

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.