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Alan Magee

Alan Magee

Mannon's bro proves punters Buddy

Sat 13th Dec 2014, 14:41

Budtairis (nearside) finishes well to beat Indian FairyBudtairis (nearside) finishes well to beat Indian Fairy
© Photo Healy Racing

Budtairis justified good support on his handicap debut to take the 2m5f handicap hurdle at Tramore.

The Moscow Society gelding was runner-up in a Downpatrick maiden over the summer for Brian Hamilton, and was having just his second run since joining Henry de Bromhead.

Available at 14/1 in the morning and backed on track from 10/1 into 8/1, his supporters must have contemplated tearing up their tickets as he struggled two out.

However a mistake by leader The Bold Beckey at the final flight gave a chink of light, and Andrew Lynch’s mount finished with a real flourish to head Indian Fairy in the closing stages.

The winning margin was a length and a quarter, with 7/2 favourite Perrie Hill staying on to be just a half-length further back in third.

De Bromhead said, "I'm delighted with that. I thought that he might need better ground but we were hoping for a good run. He finished out his race really well and it was a lovely performance.

"I'm not sure what we will do with him now, we might bring him back here on New Year's Day. He is a full-brother to Moscow Mannon and Cordelia Belle is their half-sister."

(DM & AM)

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.