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Alan Magee

Alan Magee

Lordan doubles up in thrilling finish

Fri 10th Jan 2014, 21:16

Tetard (far side) beats Cristy's Call and Bog War (near side)Tetard (far side) beats Cristy's Call and Bog War (near side)
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Wayne Lordan earned lavish praise from trainer Willie McCreery after completing a double on the evening when Tetard provided a 25/1 shock in the Crowne Plaza Leading Jockey & Trainer Championship Handicap.

The daughter of Lawman was produced with a late surge on the outside by Lordan, also successful earlier in the evening aboard the odds-on Not You Call, to get up on the line.

The result was only called after very close examination, with Cristy’s Call beaten by just a nose and the well-backed 5/2 favourite Bog War the same minimum distance back in third.

Tetard was stepping up considerably in trip after a number of runs over seven furlongs on the Polytrack to tackle the extended ten furlongs here.

McCreery said, “She is a well-bred filly and has got her win now. Wayne was absolutely brilliant on her. He covered her up as long as possible, and I thought it was ride of the year!

“She has loads of ability but it’s difficult to get it out of her. She’s a full-sister to Forces Of Darkness which is a Group 3 winner. I’m delighted to win for the lads (Co. Laois based Grange Park Partnership) who have been very patient with her.”

Additional reporting by Gary Carson

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.