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Alan Magee

Alan Magee

Bowmore makes winning start over fences

Tue 2nd Jul 2024, 14:19

Bowmore (far side) and Rachael Blackmore jumping the lastBowmore (far side) and Rachael Blackmore jumping the last
© Photo Healy Racing

Bowmore got his chasing career off to a winning start when taking the opening Tipperary Races Beginners Chase in the hands of Rachael Blackmore.

The six-year-old gelding was adding to a maiden hurdle win at Wexford last summer and travelled well to lead after two out in this 2m1f event.

The 6/1 chance was pressed by Jet Setting Jim when that rival fell at the last, and Henry de Bromhead’s charge kept on well on the run-in to beat 11/8 favourite Thecompanysergeant by four lengths. Genois was a further four and a quarter lengths back in third.

De Bromhead said, “He really jumped brilliant and Rachael was brilliant on him. We were hoping that he would improve for a fence and it looks like he has.

“I’m delighted for the Halsalls who have been very patient and it’s nice to get him off to a winning start over fences.

“He could go for a novice at Galway. I often queried how well he stays but that was a bit over 2m1f so we’ll see what options there are.

“Nice ground suits well and he doesn’t want soft ground.”

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.