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Alan Magee

Alan Magee

Marty on Top in Thurles bumper

Thu 27th Nov 2014, 15:52

Top Man Marty (Jamie Codd) beating Westerner PointTop Man Marty (Jamie Codd) beating Westerner Point
© Photo Healy Racing

Champion point-to-point rider Jamie Codd teamed up with Gordon Elliott to record a 20/1 shock as Top Man Marty landed the bumper at Thurles.

The Westerner gelding was sent off an unconsidered 20/1 chance following three modest efforts in point-to-points but put that form well behind him on his debut under rules.

Codd produced the five-year-old to challenge the front-running Westerner Point entering the straight, and got on top inside the final furlong to beat the fellow 20/1 shot by a length and a quarter.

The pair pulled 17 lengths clear of Merry Westerner making it a 1-2-3 for the Coolmore stallion, while easy-to-back 2/1 favourite Kate Appleby Shoes was a moderate fourth.

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.