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Alan Magee

Alan Magee

New syndicate get off to a flyer

Sun 4th May 2014, 18:09

Truly Delightful (far side) is driven out by Niall McCullagh to beat MoreeceTruly Delightful (far side) is driven out by Niall McCullagh to beat Moreece
© Photo Healy Racing

A six-man syndicate from Galway, Mayo and Offaly got off to the best possible start when Truly Delightful caused an upset in the extended nine-furlong handicap at Gowran Park.

The 16/1 chance struck the front two furlongs out under Niall McCullagh and kept on well under pressure to beat Moreece by half a length.

The 7/2 favourite Fast On held every chance but could find no more to finish a further two lengths back in third, with Zero Euro completing the placings in fourth.

Winning trainer Tom Cleary said, “The syndicate only leased him off me about three weeks ago. A different syndicate only had him a couple of weeks last year before he won at Listowel!

“Rory missed the boat as he is suspended but he had a chat with Niall this morning and Niall gave him a super ride. He works well at home and is very honest. Hopefully he can get another one.”

1st
16/1
Tote €40.90 €6.80
2nd
0.5L
4/1
€1.50
3rd
2L
7/2Fav
€1.02
4th
2L
13/2
€1.80
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.