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Mark Nunan

Mark Nunan

Wrist Art continues Doyle's purple patch

Wed 13th Sep 2023, 18:06

Wrist Art  Wrist Art
© Photo Healy Racing

Second in the first division with Alfalfa in-form trainer Tim Doyle went one better in the the second split of the 1m1f handicap when 5/2 favourite Wrist Art registered a first victory in decisive fashion under Wayne Hassett.

Soon tracking the leaders towards the outer, the six-year-old moved into second early in the straight and was ridden to lead a furlong and a half out. From there he went clear to beat Qaabil by four lengths to give Doyle, who trains the Sir Prancealot gelding for his wife Claire, a fifth winner in the last three weeks. 

“They are running that little bit above themselves at the moment," said Doyle.

"He’s been consistent the last couple of years getting placed but just found that little edge today and did it well.

"Wayne gave him a lovely ride as he did half get a run with him halfway and he got him settled again. He rode him nice and cool and that’s what he needs.

"The ground was ideal as he likes a little ease. There might be something in Listowel over a mile so we’ll see and he’ll be there for the autumn when the ground properly changes.” 

Quotes from Alan Magee

1st
5/2Fav
Tote €3.80 €1.30
2nd
4L
18/1
€7.60
3rd
0.75L
10/1
€2.90
4th
1.5L
11/2
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.