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Mark Nunan

Mark Nunan

Odd-on Bodhisattva shows no compassion to rivals

Sat 12th Mar 2022, 14:24

Bodhisattva (far side) leads Attaboyarchie over the last
Bodhisattva (far side) leads Attaboyarchie over the last
© Photo Healy Racing

The first division of the Mongey Communications Maiden Hurdle went to the 4/6 favourite Bodhisattva under Robert Power.

Third at Punchestown last month, the scopey son of Leading Light tracked market rival Haribo Collonges until taking over in front three out. The latter dropped away tamely but Attaboyarchie soon moved up travelling well and joined the favourite over the second-last. A mistake at the last put paid to the Attaboyarchie's chance, though, as the winner went away on the run-in to score by two and a quarter lengths.

Winning trainer Gordon Elliott said: “He's a big galloping horse. It probably wasn't the strongest race but it's grand he won.

“He jumped well and will make a three-mile chaser some day.

“Puppy said the ground was horrible and it's nice to get a winner on that ground.”

Quotes from Gary Carson

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.