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Alan Magee

Alan Magee

Paddy shoots clear in the bumper

Thu 23rd Feb 2012, 17:22

Shotgun Paddy is well clear under Ambrose McCurtin in the bumperShotgun Paddy is well clear under Ambrose McCurtin in the bumper
© Photo Healy Racing

Shotgun Paddy stepped up considerably on two previous efforts when readily taking the bumper under Ambrose McCurtin.

The John Joe Walsh-trained gelding and well-backed 9/4 favourite (from 3’s) Jupitor had the race between them in the straight, with the former drawing clear in the final furlong to score by nine lengths.

The 12-runner field were well stretched by the finish, with Wells China (14/1) another 23 lengths adrift in third.

The 14/1 winner completed a good day for bookmakers as all seven favourites bit the dust, and a number of double-figure priced winners came up trumps.

Walsh said, “He had a good run at Gowran but then disappointed when a lot of mine weren’t right. I thought he’d run well today, and he’ll go now for a maiden hurdle.”

1st
14/1
Tote €13.00 €3.20
2nd
9L
9/4Fav
€1.50
3rd
23L
14/1
€4.30
4th
23L
5/1
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.