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Alan Magee

Alan Magee

Fluspar justifies strong support over fences

Thu 15th Dec 2016, 15:36

Fluspar and Danny Mullins are clear over the lastFluspar and Danny Mullins are clear over the last
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Fluspar took advantage of what appeared an attractive mark over fences to land the Waterford & Tramore Directors Handicap Chase.

The eight-year-old gelding had failed to score in 22 previous starts but was reverting from hurdles (over which he currently holds a rating of 100) with an initial mark over fences of 80.

The market spoke strongly in his favour with odds of 3/1 cut to 2/1 at the off, and Danny Mullins' mount swept to the front before two out.

The Danny Howard-trained gelding soon drew clear and eventually scored by an easy seven lengths from Kilderry Prince Tomcoole Lad was just a short-head further away in third, with Taboo completing the places in fourth.

Howard said, "He had some nice form over hurdles, and was well-in over fences. My horses were a bit sick last year, they were all unwell from this time last year. They were all running well without winning, so it's nice to get this one."

(DM & 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.