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Alan Magee

Alan Magee

Dorans memories with Young Man

Sun 31st Mar 2013, 18:03

A Fine Young Man (Mark Enright) clears the last in the beginners chaseA Fine Young Man (Mark Enright) clears the last in the beginners chase
© Photo Healy Racing

Michael Hourigan only came off the “cold list” when The Crafty Butcher scored at Clonmel on Thursday and, like waiting on a bus, sure enough the Patrickswell trainer didn’t have to wait long for the next one to come along as A Fine Young Man landed a touch in the beginners chase at Cork.

Available at 8/1 in the morning and supported on track from 5/1 into 7/2 joint favourite, the eight-year-old made virtually all under Mark Enright.

The Snurge gelding stayed on strongly from two out and had four lengths in hand over Stradbally (10/1) at the line, with the other 7/2 joint favourite Dul Ar An Ol just a short-head further back in third.

Surprisingly Hourigan reckons this is his first winner in the famous Doran colours since the great Dorans Pride well over a decade ago.

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.