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Mark Nunan

Mark Nunan

Burke brothers on the mark with Thousand Tears

Thu 15th Jul 2021, 15:33

Thousand Tears and Martin Burke (left) move on from Whatucallher
Thousand Tears and Martin Burke (left) move on from Whatucallher
© Photo Healy Racing

After a promising first run of the year six days ago, Thousand Tears (9/2, from 7s this morning) came forward from that to take the Adare Manor Opportunity Handicap Hurdle.

Martin Burke sent his mount past long-time leader Whatucallher (9/1) on the run to the last and the 6-year-old stayed on well to account for that one by a length and three quarters, with Arthur’s Baby (10/1), who came from well back in the field, another head away in third.

Trained by the winning rider’s brother John, near Holycross, this was a second success for the son of Montjeu stallion Recital after his maiden win at Kilbeggan last year.

Martin Burke remarked: “He done that well. He travelled the whole way for me and I was just afraid that I’d get to the front too soon.

“He’d a good run in Cork last Friday and I think he improved again after that.

“The ground was probably just alright for him. He’d prefer it a bit quicker. They have done a good job watering it.

“He’ll be a nice horse when he goes over fences. We’ll see how far he goes over hurdles and switch him then.”

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.