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Mark Nunan

Mark Nunan

O'Regan times it well on Cullen's mare

Sun 30th May 2021, 16:58

She'stherightone and Denis O'Regan (left) get the better of Galypso ClermontShe'stherightone and Denis O'Regan (left) get the better of Galypso Clermont
© Photo Healy Racing

She’stherightone (9/1) came from well back to land the Ladbrokes Home Of The Odds Boost Handicap Hurdle (80-102) (DIV II).

Denis O’Regan’s mount was only ninth jumping two out, but stayed on well from that point to move into third at the final flight. A fluent leap there carried her to the front early on the run-in and she just held the late challenge of Galypso Clermont (12/1), who was awkward at the last, by a neck.

Winning trainer Denis Cullen said: “I’m delighted with that - she won first time out last year as well (at Ballinrobe). Denis O’Regan gave her a fabulous ride and the team at home are great, it’s a real team effort.

“We always thought she wanted a bit of nice ground so we were waiting. She’s a summer mare and did well last year.

“Denis said she’s probably best fresh. He’s patient and lets her warm up into the race, saving her wherever he can. A lot of credit goes to him for that one.”

Quotes from Alan Magee

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.