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Donal Murphy

Donal Murphy

Strapped is another for Bolger & Manning

Fri 7th May 2021, 17:03

Strapped and Kevin Manning pictured on their way to victoryStrapped and Kevin Manning pictured on their way to victory
© Photo Healy Racing

Jim Bolger and Kevin Manning continued their good run of form, as they combined to take the opener at Cork, the Irish EBF Median Sires Series Maiden, with Strapped

Sixth of nine on debut at Dundalk last month, the Dawn Approach colt went off a 16/1 chance this evening in the colours of Jackie Bolger.

Towards the head off affairs throughout, he was ridden and held a definite advantage over a furlong from home, keeping on strongly in the closing stages to score by two and a half lengths. Amalfi Coast (9/4jf) got going late and ran on well to take second under Wayne Lordan for Aidan O'Brien, while Harmony Rose (9/4jf) was another half a length back in third.

Manning said in the aftermath: "He is a nice horse who ran in Dundalk first time out and was very, very green. He has progressed and came forward a lot from the run.

"He is a strong type, has plenty of pace and will get further in time. He is a nice individual."

Additional reporting by Thomas Weekes

1st
16/1
Tote €19.10 €3.00
2nd
2.5L
9/4JFav
€1.30
3rd
0.5L
9/4JFav
€1.10
4th
2.75L
13/2
About Donal Murphy
Donal graduated from Maynooth University in 2010 with a BBS in Equine Business and since attained a diploma in Sports Journalism from Dublin Business School. He holds a variety of roles in the horse racing industry, reporting for the Press Association and p2p.ie, while also working for SIS and the Tote. From Wexford, he is a keen runner and has completed over 100 parkruns at various locations around the country.