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Alan Magee

Alan Magee

Jo makes a winning debut in the bumper

Fri 11th Apr 2014, 19:29

Josephine Marcus (left) on her way to winning the bumperJosephine Marcus (left) on her way to winning the bumper
© Photo Healy Racing

Josephine Marcus just held on in an exciting finish to make a winning debut in the bumper at Wexford for Noel Meade and Nina Carberry.

A third winner on the evening for her sire Flemensfirth, the 6/1 chance struck the front inside the final quarter mile but had to withstand a number of challenges. Bell Of The Ball (20/1) came home best of all having been outpaced at a vital stage, and was just a neck away at the line.

The 9/4 favourite Molly Connors was a further three quarters of a length back in third.

Meade said, “Josephine Marcus was Wyatt Earp’s girlfriend so that’s who she’s named after. She is a very good jumper but she wants soft ground, and Nina has loved her all along.

“She was just a bit green in front today, and she’s never been away from home. We won’t run her on fast ground.”

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.