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Mark Nunan

Mark Nunan

John Queally doubles up with Jet Setting Jim

Thu 28th Sep 2023, 17:49

Jet Setting Jim (far side) beats Royal Hollow Jet Setting Jim (far side) beats Royal Hollow
© Photo Healy Racing

John Queally completed a double at Clonmel when Jet Setting Jim (5/1) stayed on well to win the bumper under John Gleeson.

Unable to land a blow when a well-fancied fourth at Listowel last week, the six-year-old was driven along in second approaching the straight and got past front-running Noble Talent a furlong out. The 8/11 favourite Royal Hollow had been looking dangerous in the slipstream of the leaders and threw down his challenge in the final furlong but was held by half a length.

Queally, successful earlier with Costanuci said: "He is a chaser and it was a bonus to win a bumper. It probably wasn't the strongest of contests but he'll probably go straight over fences - he is a real chaser. He'll get a break now and go chasing in the spring.

"It's been a nice day."

Owner Finbarr Walsh added: "I'm from Riverstick in Cork and had a winner at Fairyhouse in 2000 with Charlie Swan but it got thrown out. This is my first winner and I'm delighted!"

Quotes from Tom Weekes

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.