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Alan Magee

Alan Magee

Drinks are on Tristram Shandy in div 2

Fri 5th May 2017, 20:21

Tristram Shandy (left) wins under Ryan TreacyTristram Shandy (left) wins under Ryan Treacy
© Photo Healy Racing

Division two of the Buy Online @ Corkracecourse.ie Handicap Hurdle looked a wide open affair beforehand and so it proved as Tristram Shandy defying top-weight in a thrilling finish.

About a length covered six horses over the final flight of this three-mile event, and it was Ryan Treacy’s mount that found most on the run-in.

The Eric McNamara-trained 16/1 chance had half a length to spare at the line, with Pyrford Pippin and the always prominent Naturally Blond dead-heating for second place. Whoyakodding was a further three and a half lengths lengths back in fourth.

McNamara said, "There was a lack of opportunities for this type of horse before Punchestown but he's been a great servant and I'm delighted for his owner Mrs Fox.

"He has ability on his day and loves passing horses. Ryan gave him a super ride and did exactly what I told him.

"I've 6 or 8 in training for the summer and it's great that this came along today."

(TW & AM)

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.