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Mark Nunan

Mark Nunan

Impressive River Eden a name to note

Mon 12th Jul 2021, 15:15

River Eden and Declan McDonogh race clear
River Eden and Declan McDonogh race clear
© Photo Healy Racing

River Eden (9/4) was in a different league to her rivals in the Hollywoodbets Proudly Sponsors Dundalk Ladies Day Maiden.

A Barrier Trial winner at the track a fortnight ago, the daughter of Invincible Spirit was cantering behind the leaders as the field turned into the straight.

A nice gap opened up for rider Declan McDonogh at the two furlong marker and his mount cruised to the front shortly afterwards.

The Sun Bloodstock-owned filly, trained by Joseph O’Brien, went right away in the final furlong to win by eight and a half lengths from Captain Attridge (6/1).

McDonogh said: “She’s nice, very natural and a real cruiser. There was never a moment’s worry really.

“She settled lovely and did everything right. I think after the Barrier Trial she has matured mentally so she’s in a good place.

“She’s a lovely filly and I’ve always liked her. I’m not sure what the plan is but she looks good.”

Quotes from Alan Magee

1st
9/4
Tote €3.50 €1.40
2nd
8.5L
6/1
€1.60
3rd
2L
22/1
€2.70
4th
0.5L
22/1
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2/1Fav
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.