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Alan Magee

Alan Magee

Zorion back in the winning groove for Bolger/Manning

Sun 13th May 2018, 18:00

Zorion comes home in front under Kevin ManningZorion comes home in front under Kevin Manning
© Photo Healy Racing

Zorion got back to winning ways when justifying strong support in the John R Fitzpatrick Agricultural Contractor Handicap at Leopardstown.

The son of Smart Strike, very lightly-raced since a wide-margin winner on his only juvenile start at Roscommon, is a full-brother to Zip Top who finished second to Camelot in the Racing Post Trophy at Doncaster back in 2011.

The Jim Bolger-trained colt was available at 14/1 but was backed down at all rates before racing to go off a 13/2 chance.

Kevin Manning ’s mount was prominent throughout in this seven-furlong event, and soon asserted after leading at the furlong pole to score by a length and three quarters.

The runner-up Ishebayorgrey was also the medium of strong support (14/1 into 17/2) and kept on well from off the pace to take the runner-up spot. Honor Oak was a further half a length away in third, with Settle For Bay completing the places in fourth.

Bolger said, “He can go over seven furlongs or a mile, and he could drop back to six as well. Hopefully there is another one in him.”

1st
13/2
Tote €7.90 €1.80
2nd
1.75L
17/2
€2.60
3rd
0.5L
8/1
€2.60
4th
0.75L
16/1
€4.10
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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.