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Alan Magee

Alan Magee

Bucanero Fuerte looks smart in opening 2yo maiden

Sat 25th Mar 2023, 14:15

Bucanero Fuerte and Kevin Stott Bucanero Fuerte and Kevin Stott
© Photo Healy Racing

Bucanero Fuerte took the opening race of the Irish Flat turf season when showing a nice turn of foot inside the final furlong in the Alkumait Standing At Capital Stallions Irish EBF Maiden at the Curragh.

The Wootton Bassett colt, a full brother to Prix de l’Abbaye winner Wooded, cost €165,000 as a yearling at Arqana and looks a smart sort on this evidence for AMO Racing.

The easy-to-back 3/1 favourite was shaken up by Kevin Stott to challenge the front-running Sturlasson over a furlong out and drew clear inside the final 100 yards to beat that rival by two-and-three-quarter lengths. Spanish Cara also made a promising start just three quarters of a length further back in third. She was slightly hampered by the runner-up who wandered about but the placings remained unaltered following a stewards enquiry.

“He went through the motions really nicely and was very professional,” said Stott.

“He pricked his ears when I was in front and hasn't actually had much of a blow.

“That was the first time I've sat on this horse, he gave me a really nice feel. We've got some nice two-year-olds in.”

When asked if he could be a Royal Ascot horse he added:- “We'll have to see how he comes out of the race and what happens going forward but of course he'll be a contender, I'd say.”

On riding in Ireland he said,“Obviously I'll come over when the boss wants me to come over. I love coming here, the people are really nice and the racing is very competitive.”

Quotes by Gary Carson

1st
3/1Fav
Tote €4.00 €1.80
2nd
2.75L
7/2
€2.30
3rd
0.75L
5/1
€1.20
4th
3.25L
12/1
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.