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Alan Magee

Alan Magee

Cahill opens account with Crest

Fri 19th Apr 2013, 20:12

Garron Crest (yellow/blue stars) wins under Pa KingGarron Crest (yellow/blue stars) wins under Pa King
© Photo Healy Racing

Mark Cahill saddled his first winner under rules when Garron Crest justified good support in the mares bumper at Wexford.

Backed on track from 9/1 down to 5/1, the daughter of Kalanisi made virtually all under Pa King, and stayed on well under pressure in the straight. Emmy Lou (5/1) came home well inside the final two furlongs to finish a length and three quarters back in second, while Native Rye (12/1) was another two lengths adrift in third.

Cahill, who trains at South Lodge near Carrick-On-Suir, said “I’ve had a few winners in point-to-points but that’s my first on the track. We gave her a chance today and it was the plan to make the running. She’ll probably have a break now.”

Foxrock owner Frank McNulty, whose colours have been carried to success in recent weeks by Leah Claire, commented, “This has been a very lucky track for me, and that’s my fourth horse to win here.”

Additional reporting by Donal Murphy

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.