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Mark Nunan

Mark Nunan

Ebeko makes all for Twomey and Lee

Thu 16th Jul 2020, 16:57

Ebeko and Billy Lee (right) win from State Of RestEbeko and Billy Lee (right) win from State Of Rest
© Photo Healy Racing

Ebeko (16/5) broke very smartly in the Foran Equine Irish EBF Auction Race and Billy Lee let him bowl along in front.

He had his rivals in trouble from early in the straight, and although 7/4 favourite State Of Rest closed in the final furlong the leader was never really threatened and scored by a length.

The winning colt by Awtaad cost £20,000 as a yearling and took full advantage of a 13lbs weight concession from the runner-up.

Ebeko’s success paid a compliment to Cadillac who had left him nine lengths behind in second over the course and distance earlier this month.

Winning trainer Paddy Twomey said: “He has progressed from run to run.

“That's a big pot and it's a fabulous series to have. He got €30,000 there today with the plus ten so it's a great incentive. It's great to win with him.”

When asked if it was the plan to make all he added: “He jumped out and was in front, he's pretty straight-forward.

“We'll see what happens with him now.”

Additional reporting by Gary Carson

1st
16/5
Tote €4.10 €1.30
2nd
1L
7/4Fav
€1.02
3rd
3.75L
3/1
€1.20
4th
3L
80/1
About Mark Nunan
Mark has followed racing since he was a teenager and worked for many years as a broadcaster with the Irish version of Racecall. He joined the Press Association in 2019 and is also a contributor to the Racing Post. A native of Kildare, he now lives in Sligo.