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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.
Sat 20th Sep 2025
Faiyum

Faiyum impresses in Gowran feature

3.26PM

County Final

County Final a facile winner under Hogan

3.07PM

Christmas Day (navy) beats Hedjet (left)

Christmas Day gift for Ballydoyle followers

2.52PM

Ragmans Corner (noseband)

Ragmans has really turned the Corner for Keane

2.34PM

Ice Dancer (left) holds Noble Honour

Ice Dancer makes all under Lordan

2.17PM

Friary Road (yellow)

Friary Road strikes on hurdling debut

2.03PM

Hashtag Pretender

Connell looking forward to Listowel

9.49AM

Go Athletico (hooped cap) seen winning at the Curragh in July

McGuinness hoping for bold show from Athletico

8.48AM

Thu 11th Sep 2025
White Birch

White Birch 'in super shape' for Irish Champion Stakes

3.47PM

Wed 10th Sep 2025
Gary Carroll

Cromwell's charge lands the odds at Cork

7.08PM

Luke McAteer (centre)

Not Simple goes one better for Barrett & McAteer

6.44PM

Black Caviar Gold

Lee making up for lost time

6.30PM

Gerrit's Gem and Jack Cleary (second left)

Gerrit's Gem returns to form at favourite track

5.39PM

Charles Fort goes clear

Charles Fort wins readily under Cleary

5.25PM

L L Koulsty (nearest) edges out Rosie Frith (red cap)

O'Donoghue's juvenile gets up for last-gasp success

4.55PM

Hotazhell (right) seen winning at Leopardstown last year

Hotazhell all set for Champion Stakes

12.09PM

Wed 20th Aug 2025
Mr Master Mac (nearest) collars Circus Hill

Fahey & Gleeson land Sligo bumper

8.47PM

Tango Theatre

Harvey the latest to double up at Sligo

8.28PM

Ballykinlar leads over the last

Duggan's Ballykinlar defies the handicapper again

7.41PM

Sydney Cruiser beats Mr Dibbs

Sydney Cruiser gains reward for consistency

7.12PM

Sophia Rose (far side) masters Cocovic close home

Sophia Rose wins 'match' between market principals

6.42PM

Tir Og (left)

Hogan notches a quick double at Sligo

6.10PM

Glitz And Glammer (right)

Hogan seen to good effect in the 'green and gold'

5.33PM

Hotazhell (nearest)

Irish Champion Stakes remains an option for Hotazhell

9.31AM

Sun 23rd Mar 2025
Trinity College (white cap) beats Acapulco Bay (right)

One-two for Ballydoyle as O'Brien gets off the mark

5.47PM

Faiyum

Lyons introduces promising Frankel filly

5.37PM

Rachael Blackmore

Banprionsa scores for de Bromhead & Blackmore

5.09PM

Fun Fun Fun

More Fun Fun Fun at Limerick for Mullins & Townend

4.36PM

Dr Eggman (near side) beats Good N' Kind

Dr Eggman completes Limerick brace for Mullins

3.25PM

Rowdy Yeats (right)

Rowdy Yeats wins well for Meade & Powell

3.02PM

Jalila Moriviere

Mullins hotpot off the mark in Ireland

2.03PM

Noble Nation

Noble Nation hacks up in Naas opener

1.57PM

Colonel Mustard (red)

Fowler reflects on gallant Cheltenham run from Colonel Mustard

11.36AM

Star Harbour (yellow)

Star Harbour set stiff task on seasonal debut

11.22AM

East Hampton won at the Curragh in October

Fact-finding mission at Naas for Marnane's East Hampton

9.38AM

Purple Lily

Purple Lily nearing a return to action for Twomey

8.55AM

Mon 27th Jan 2025
Thunder Song

McDonogh bags a brace on Thunder Song

8.18PM

Prince Of Eyeries holds Late Night Talking

Burns shines again on Prince Of Eyeries

7.52PM

Daonethatgotaway

Daonethatgotaway gives Fahey a double

7.45PM

Guest Star

Guest Star makes the breakthrough

5.48PM

Cuban Grey with trainer Pat McKenna

Cuban Grey wins well under Mulligan

5.13PM

That's Me Finished (left) beats Call Me Dusty (red)

Kelly's favourite Finishes best under McGarvey

4.45PM

Bridie's Beau

Bridie's Beau off the mark for Cromwell

4.02PM

The Great Nudie

Second hurdles win for The Great Nudie

3.29PM

Maughreen

Maughreen shortens for Cheltenham after victorious hurdling debut

2.54PM

Karbau

Karbau keeps the ball rolling for Mullins

1.37PM

Fri 17th Jan 2025
Rory Cleary

Well-backed Dromore Glory lands Dundalk finale

7.47PM

Perfect Judgement (left)

Thorne & Powell double up with Perfect Judgement

7.44PM

Elle Dorado Rock edges ahead of the grey Scott Lang

Door finally opens for Elle Dorado Rock

6.00PM

Jabbar is home alone

Quick and easy double for O'Leary at Dundalk

5.31PM

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