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Alan Magee

Alan Magee

Welcome win for Mount

Thu 5th Apr 2012, 17:45

Mount Welcome (left) and Declan Bates beating CarlowsantanaMount Welcome (left) and Declan Bates beating Carlowsantana
© Photo Healy Racing

Mount Welcome was another to appreciate the quick ground at Clonmel when taking thetote.com Handicap Hurdle under a well-judged ride from Declan Bates.

The Philip Rothwell-trained gelding was supported on track from 11/2 into 7/2 before easing out to 9/2 market leader at the off, and travelled well to land in front over the second last.

Bates needed to get to work on the run-in to hold off the late challenge of Carlowsantana a 5/1 chance who was well-backed this morning from 8’s, by a length and a half.

The long-time leader Cerca Trova (16/1) could find no extra from before the last and finished another seven lengths adrift in third.

The successful Ross-Off Syndicate is made up of five members from counties Roscommon and Offaly, and Rothwell said, "They have been lucky before with the likes of Beneficial Spirit and Rosoff."

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.