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Articles By Mark Nunan

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.
Fri 11th Aug 2023
Thisistheway wins well

Gleeson shines on Lattas' homebred bumper winner

9.06PM

Royal Juniper fends off the chasing pack

Martin & Carberry strike with Royal Juniper

8.05PM

Space Age

Space Age leads home a one-two for John Murphy

7.48PM

Iridescent

Iridescent battles to another victory under Callaghan

7.38PM

Warnie beats Deepone

Warnie turns a few heads in Tipperary feature

7.19PM

Shelaka (left) beats Andromeda

Easy-to-back Shelaka impresses on debut

7.11PM

Sarah Beara

Sarah Beara a facile winner for Curling & Enright

6.25PM

Navigator Jack with winning connections

Donoghue doubles up on Griffin's Navigator Jack

5.58PM

Elda beats Never Shout Never

Bowen hits the target on first ride for Kinirons

5.20PM

Thu 3rd Aug 2023
I Will Be Baie (left)

Mullins completes treble with odds-on bumper winner

7.22PM

Miramis (right) is produced to challenge Keep In Touch

Miramis snares Listed prize under Browne McMonagle

4.34PM

Hercule Du Seuil

Odds-on Hercule Du Seuil impresses again

3.13PM

Mars Harper (second right)

Mars Harper goes one better on second trip to Galway

2.36PM

Wed 2nd Aug 2023
Building Bridges (blue and white checks) dead heats with Thornleigh Frank (left)

Dead heat keeps Northern connections happy

9.41PM

High Class Hero (red) sees off Tag Man

High Class Hero makes all under Townend

8.56PM

Ash Tree Meadow (light blue) jumps the last upsides Authorized Art

Local lad Gilligan wins the Plate on Elliott's Ash Tree Meadow

7.08PM

Last Ammo (right) takes aim at Mon Coeur

Last Ammo hits the target at 40/1

6.45PM

Minella Mate (second left)

Kilbeggan bumper winner turns over Irish Derby fifth

6.12PM

Lan Cinnte (far side) just holds on to beat Malbay Madness

Harrington & Foley strike in day three opener

5.41PM

Absurde

Absurde remains on course for Ebor

9.12AM

Mon 31st Jul 2023
The grey My Great Mate stays on best

Willie doubles up in bumper

9.03PM

Youcrackmeup (left)

Harrington & Foley hit the target with Youcrackmeup

8.03PM

Rio Largo (white, maroon cap)

Rio Largo strikes for Comer & McDonogh

7.52PM

Teed Up (nearest)

Course specialist Teed Up lands day one feature

7.40PM

Mythology (blue and orange cap)

Mythology another one for favourite backers

7.10PM

Neveradullmoment jumps the last in front

Local lad Gilligan on target as McManus doubles up

6.03PM

Mystical Power (second left)

Mystical Power an exciting prospect

5.52PM

Fri 28th Jul 2023
St Faz (right) pips Evening's Empire

St Faz wins nightcap for O'Grady & Foley

9.35PM

American In Paris (black and white)

American In Paris registers second victory

9.17PM

Bill Lee

Lee completes Cork four-timer

9.04PM

Trainer Noel Kelly with Sorcha Woods

Herculaneum strikes for Kelly & Woods

8.49PM

Quiz Test (right) beats the blinkered Givemefive

Quiz Test has all the answers

8.08PM

Niall McCullagh

Two spare rides, two winners for Niall McCullagh

7.33PM

Golden Spangle (left) holds on

Spare ride provides McCullagh with a welcome winner

6.58PM

Gabriella's Spirit beats the grey Little Queenie

Gabriella's Spirit lands nice pot for Condon & Lee

6.47PM

My Mate Alfie (right) beats Battle Cry (navy) and Starliner (left)

My Mate Alfie gets there in time

6.09PM

Torivega (striped cap)

Odd-on Torivega outclasses maiden rivals

5.21PM

A Lilac Rolla leads them home

Twomey strikes with another juvenile first-timer

4.52PM

Da Capo Glory (far side) seen winning a bumper at Galway in 2021

Da Capo to bid for Galway Hurdle Glory

9.25AM

Thu 13th Jul 2023
Jesse Evans (right)

Market spot-on as Jesse foils Max

9.09PM

Shamida (nearest)

Weld's Shamida claims Group 3 honours

8.54PM

Redstone Well (nearest) sees off all his pursuers

Popular win for O'Sullivan & Hayes in Leopardstown feature

8.18PM

Rampage (white cheekpieces) holds on

Consistent Rampage gets his turn

7.57PM

Feast and Anna McGuinness

First winner for Anna McGuinness on bumper longshot

7.43PM

Ceanndana (left)

Ceanndana makes the breakthrough under Donoghue

7.16PM

Bellezza (red cap)

Bellezza strikes on debut for Lyons & Keane

5.28PM

Thornleigh Frank returns under Aidan Kelly

Thornleigh Frank lands a touch for local owner

4.44PM

The Folkes Tiara

The Folkes Tiara finally sheds maiden tag

3.42PM

Me Wee Bonnie Lass (black and yellow) pips Bayonetta

Cromwell's debutante lands a thriller

2.55PM

Thu 6th Jul 2023
Walk In Time

No sweat in the race for Walk In Time

8.33PM

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