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Mark Nunan

Mark Nunan

King Kal looks one to follow

Wed 12th Oct 2022, 15:58

King Kal  King Kal
© Photo Healy Racing

Downpatrick maiden winner King Kal made a mockery of an opening mark of 105 when bolting up in the 2m4f handicap hurdle.

Sent off 7/2 favourite, the joint bottom-weight tracked the leaders before coming through to lead off the home turn. He pricked his ears before the last and went away at his leisure to beat It Could Be You and Esperti by four and a half lengths and a nose.

Brian Hayes, who rode the six-year-old for trainer Colm Murphy, said: “Colm thought he had a good chance. He’s not running a lot of horses but whatever is running seems to be placed or winning. Whenever you get the leg up from him you fancy your chances.

“He’d a nice low weight. There was a bit of hustle and bustle turning in and he got a clearer run than most. He was good and for a first run in a handicap we were delighted with him.”

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.