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Tom Weekes

Tom Weekes

Moore, McManus and Mangan combine for Tramore winner

Sun 15th Apr 2012, 17:35

Pat ManganPat Mangan
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Things certainly didn't go right for trainer Arthur Moore and Champion Owner J.P. McManus in yesterday's Grand National but the pair combined to win the McManus sponsored Martinstown Opportunity Handicap Chase at Tramore today with Fever Pitch

Ridden by Paddy Mangan, the son of Dushyantor touched down in front at the second last fence before staying on well from the last to comfortably beat Fairwood Massini

Afterwards Moore, who also had a winner at the venue yesterday, said “the good ground and the extra trip helped today. We'll keep him on the go for the summer as there's a good programme of races for him. That was Paddy's first ride for me.”

Regarding Organisedconfusion, Moore said “he was taking to the fences really well and Nina just got sandwiched on him at the Canal Turn. He is grand today and will be aimed at the race again next year.”

About Tom Weekes
A lifelong racing fan, Tom began writing point to point reports in 2002 and has reported for irishracing.com since 2003, when he joined Irish Racing Services - since taken over by the Press Association. Has ridden a point to point winner and won the 2018 Irish Field Naps Table.