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Alan Magee

Alan Magee

Poetic Choice returns to winning ways at Dundalk

Wed 18th Apr 2018, 20:44

Poetic Choice wins for Robbie DowneyPoetic Choice wins for Robbie Downey
© Photo Healy Racing

Poetic Choice recorded her third win over a mile at Dundalk when landing the Crowne Plaza Race & Stay Apprentice Handicap.

The seven-year-old mare was coming here off the back of 18 runs without a win but had slipped down to a mark of 64 having been rated in the mid-70’s at the start of the winter season.

Robbie Downey has been on board for all three of those Polytrack victories, and sent the 7/1 chance to the front a furlong out.

Keith Clarke ’s charge kept on really well inside the final furlong to beat Ragtime Red by two and a half lengths. Innamorare kept on a further length and a half away in third. Mulzamm ensured a strong pace when building up a clear lead but was reeled in by the pack over a furlong out and eventually finished towards rear.

Clarke said, “We did fancy her as she was back to a winnable mark and was in great nick.

“It's good that the horses are working really well at the beginning of the season. I just want the ground to dry out for a few of them but it's been a good start to the season.”

(GC & AM)

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.