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Alan Magee

Alan Magee

Jembatt robs Empress on the line

Thu 24th Apr 2014, 19:13

Jembatt (nearside) just catches Hi Empress on the lineJembatt (nearside) just catches Hi Empress on the line
© Photo Healy Racing

Jembatt was produced with a perfectly timed challenge by Gary Carroll to steal victory in the shadow of the post in the 47-70 rated five-furlong handicap at Tipperary.

The Mick Mulvany-trained gelding was drawn widest of all in 18, and the 7/1 chance really picked up on the stands’ side rail inside the final furlong.

The seven-year-old son of Captain Rio, backed at the course from 9/1 into 7’s, flew home in the closing stages and just got up in the final stride to pip Hi Empress by a short-head. Ability N Delivery was up with the pace throughout to take third, with Times In Anatefka completing the placings in fourth.

Mulvany said, “He’s genuine even though he wears cheek-pieces. He gives his all, and when he drops to around the 70 mark he performs.

“The owners decided to keep him for another year but I put them off coming down here as I thought the trip was too short. Seven furlongs is his ideal trip.”

The successful Mighty Four Syndiacte includes well-known racegoer and Arkle memorabilia collector Nick O’Toole.

(TW & AM)

1st
7/1
Tote €9.60 €2.60
2nd
shd
14/1
€4.80
3rd
0.75L
16/1
€6.60
4th
2.25L
4/1Fav
€1.10
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.