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Alan Magee

Alan Magee

Cat dances in for promising apprentice

Thu 26th Jul 2012, 20:25

Waltzing Cat approaches the line with a clear lead under Marc MonaghanWaltzing Cat approaches the line with a clear lead under Marc Monaghan
© Photo Healy Racing

Bill Farrell was full of praise for jockey Marc Monaghan after saddling Waltzing Cat to open her account in the “Minutes” Apprentice Handicap at Leopardstown.

Monaghan made his move early in the straight in this ten furlongs event, leading well over a furlong out before drawing clear to beat 3/1 favourite Xsquared by three and three quarter lengths. Phantom Of Plenty (4/1) was a further neck back in third spot.

The winner was formerly trained by Sir Mark Prescott until joining current connections this year, and she completed a good 24 hours for the Curragh handler after the success of Man Of Erin at Naas yesterday evening.

Farrell said, “That was a terrific ride by the young lad. She is tricky enough and it’s great to get a win with her.

“We’ll see what the handicapper makes of her. A mile and a quarter is probably her trip, and she will go on better ground.”

1st
7/2
Tote €4.10 €1.70
2nd
3.75L
3/1
€1.40
3rd
nk
4/1
€1.30
4th
2.5L
4/1
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.