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Alan Magee

Alan Magee

Tobann suddenly shows improvement

Sun 28th Apr 2013, 14:27

Tobann strides clear for Kevin ManningTobann strides clear for Kevin Manning
© Photo Healy Racing

Tobann showed the benefit of her seasonal reappearance at the Curragh earlier this month when pulverising 15 rivals in the seven-furlong maiden at Gowran Park.

The daughter of Teofilo was no match for the impressive Moth when fourth last time but put that effort behind her with a very impressive success here.

Kevin Manning sent her on just under two furlongs out, and the 9/1 chance went right away in the final furlong for a runaway seven-length verdict over Silver Lightening (7/2). Scotland Forever who was well-backed on track from 10/1 down to half those odds, could find no extra when headed by the winner and weakened to finish another neck away in third.

The uneasy 5/2 favourite Cocktail Hour was prominent until early in the straight eventually finishing fourth.

Successful trainer Jim Bolger said, “She was good there, although she lost the plot the last day. I have her in the Athasi Stakes (Group 3 at the Curragh, May 6), and I’d be tempted to run her there.

“I was a little surprised she handled the ground as she was one of the lighter fillies in the race.”

Additional reporting by Gary Carson

1st
9/1
Tote €7.70 €2.50
2nd
7L
7/2
€1.60
3rd
nk
5/1
€2.10
4th
2.25L
5/2Fav
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.