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Alan Magee

Alan Magee

Murphy lands the bosses race on Philip

Thu 14th May 2015, 20:34

Mountain Philip (Larry Murphy) beating Island MasterMountain Philip (Larry Murphy) beating Island Master
© Photo Healy Racing

Mountain Philip caused something of an upset when taking the Glenview And Rathbarry Stud Novice Hunters Chase at Tipperary.

The 11/1 chance was a soundly beaten third behind Island Master at Tattersalls Farm back in December but turned that form around here.

A first winner on the track in nearly four years for Kilmacthomas trainer Diarmuid Ryan, the six-year-old gelding did come into this race off the back of a good win in a Ballynoe maiden.

Larry Murphy partnered his third winner under rules, and his first over fences, when getting up close home to deny the front-running Island Master by a length. Blackwood Rover was a further three lengths away in third.

Ryan said, "That's my third racecourse winner and I only have a couple in training.

"I thought coming here we would be in the first three but it's great to win and Larry gave him a great ride. He'll be left off for the summer now."

Murphy (24) is from Fermoy and works for the race sponsor Rathbarry Stud's Paul Cashman.

(TW & 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.