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Mark Nunan

Mark Nunan

Clonbury Bridge wins for the Dempseys

Thu 29th Jul 2021, 19:25

Clonbury Bridge and Luke Dempsey   Clonbury Bridge and Luke Dempsey
© Photo Healy Racing

Clonbury Bridge (15/2) foiled a gamble on runner-up Brides Hill (4/1 fav, from 12s this morning) when winning the Arthur Guinness Handicap Hurdle for Philip and Luke Dempsey.

The latter sat handy before letting his mount stride on after the fourth-last and he stayed on strongly on the run-in to defeat the market leader by two and a quarter lengths. Karakhan (15/2) and Insane Bolt (14/1) filled the frame.

The victorious Presenting gelding, wearing cheekpieces for the first time, had got off the mark at Limerick in May and had been runner-up in his two starts since then.

"It's great and the owners are all friends of mine,” said winning trainer Philip Dempsey.

“They are from Carbury and Johnstown. They are neighbouring parishes and have a great rivalry at football. They are wild men now!”

Quotes from Gary Carson

1st
15/2
Tote €6.30 €2.20
2nd
2.25L
4/1Fav
€1.30
3rd
4.25L
15/2
€2.00
4th
1.25L
14/1
€3.30
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.