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Alan Magee

Alan Magee

Constancio makes it 2 from 2 at Navan this term

Sat 2nd Jun 2018, 17:04

Constancio (Kevin Manning) holds on from Apparition (near side)Constancio (Kevin Manning) holds on from Apparition (near side)
© Photo Healy Racing

Constancio recorded his second win at Navan this season when successfully forcing the pace in the Come Racing Saturday July 14th Handicap.

The Authorized gelding, well-backed on track from 11/4 into 9/4 favourite, was soon in front and Kevin Manning sent his mount clear early in the straight of this 1m5f event.

The Jim Bolger-trained five-year-old was still four lengths clear a furlong out but the gap narrowed with every stride in the closing stages as he held on by half a length. Apparition took the runner-up spot, with Jan Van Eyck also finishing well the same distance further back in third.

Bolger’s assistant Ger Flynn said, “He obviously likes Navan, a nice big galloping track, and we decided to take the bull by the horns today to make the running on him.

“Killarney probably didn’t suit him the last time, a tight track, and Kevin said the ground is beautiful and to try and find something similar for him.

“He just got a bit lonely out in front and otherwise everything went to plan.”

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.