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Mark Nunan

Mark Nunan

Aristovic follows up Tipperary win under Sheridan

Mon 11th Jul 2022, 18:36

Aristovic (yellow) Aristovic (yellow)
© Photo Healy Racing

A 7lb rise in the ratings didn't prevent Aristovic from following up last month's Tipperary victory in the three-year-old handicap.

The daughter of Awtaad, bred by joint-owner David Spratt, tracked the leaders and was nudged along to get into contention from early in the straight. She led over a furlong out and was ridden out by Joey Sheridan to beat Independent Expert by half a length.

The Johnny Levins-trained winner will carry a further 7lb if turning out over the same course and distance for the 6.00 tomorrow.

Sheridan said: "She had a few good runs in Dundalk and was hardy the last day.

"Fair play to Johnny (Levins) as it was a nice piece of placing to bring her down here and he knows this horse inside out and knew this track would suit her. I'm riding a bit of work for him now, his horses are flying and things are going well for him.

"Chris Hayes rode her at Dundalk and thought she was ground-versatile and it is nice ground today without any jar."

Quotes from Tom Weekes

1st
9/2
Tote €5.50 €1.60
2nd
0.5L
7/2
€1.30
3rd
0.75L
7/1
€2.70
4th
1.25L
10/3Fav
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.