Manavic causes upset to win at Killarney

Tue 18th Aug 2009, 20:04

The Pat Tallis trained Manavic under Ben Curtis, caused a 25/1 upset to win the Joe O'Shea Electrical Handicap at Killarney today.

The son of Clodovil chased the leaders before eventually getting his head in front close home for a short head win over Leap The Liffey

Afterwards Tallis stated “Manavic was having his first winner of the year but deserved a win. He is owned by my daughter Claire Holohan and we'll go for something similar again next.”

7.20

Joe O'Shea Electrical H'cap (Rated 47-65) €7,500.00 1m 100yds

1st

Manavic (IRE) (5)

25/1

Tote €25.20 €4.70

2nd

shd

Leap The Liffey (IRE) (13)

12/1

€2.40

3rd

1.5L

Connyella (IRE) (8)

9/2Cfav

€2.00

4th

shd

Winterdown Boss (IRE) (4)

14/1

Gothen Niece (IRE) (1)

9/2Cfav

0.5L

Well Insured (IRE) (15)

9/2Cfav

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