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Alan Magee

Alan Magee

Clei just holds on in feature

Thu 27th Mar 2014, 17:31

Bothair Clei and Philip Enright clear the last Bothair Clei and Philip Enright clear the last
© Photo Healy Racing

Bothair Clei recorded his second staying handicap success this term, adding to four previous point-to-point wins, when landing the featured UCC Horse Racing Society Handicap Hurdle.

The Snurge gelding led after two out for in-form rider Philip Enright but had to be driven right out in the closing stages to withstand the late effort of Globalized by a head. The Bishop Looney was prominent throughout in this €22,500 three-mile test but could find no extra on the run-in to finish four and a half lengths back in third.

Winning trainer Donie Murphy said, “He idled a bit when he got to the front but he’s a good straying horse and it was a nice pot to win.

“He’ll go chasing next season but if the ground is not too quick at Fairyhouse there is a three-mile handicap hurdle for him there.”

Additional reporting by Thomas Weekes

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.