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Mark Nunan

Mark Nunan

Quick brace for Donoghue at Kilbeggan

Fri 17th May 2024, 17:21

Run For Harry  (left) Run For Harry (left)
© Photo Healy Racing

Successful in the Kilbeggan opener on If You Let Me Keith Donoghue quickly doubled up aboard 3/1 favourite Run For Harry in the William Hill Epic Boost Handicap Hurdle.

Third on his previous start at Bellewstown and fitted with cheekpieces for the first time, the Champs Elysees gelding made the running until headed by Flidais on the approach to the final flight. Not to be denied, the six-year-old rallied well on the run-in and had a length and half to spare over Flidais at the line.

Gillian Callaghan, who trains the Nick Luck-bred winner for Pearse Callaghan, said: “He’s been there or thereabouts the last few times and it’s great to finally get the head in front.

“He’s entered up in Punchestown, but we’ll see how he comes out of that and he’ll have a summer campaign. Keith gave him a great ride.

“He has the size and scope so hopefully he’ll jump a fence in time.”

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.