18+ | Commercial Content | T&Cs apply | Wagering and T&Cs apply | Play Responsibly | Advertising Disclosure
icon
Mark Nunan

Mark Nunan

Cromwell & Donoghue keep their winning streak going

Fri 24th May 2024, 19:02

Dgalwaygallivantor 
Dgalwaygallivantor
© Photo Healy Racing

Dgalwaygallivantor (11/2) was another winner for the in-form duo of Gavin Cromwell and Keith Donoghue in the DennPart Beginners Chase.

A winner over hurdles at Cork in November and having his second start over the larger obstacles, the Dansant gelding came through to lead two out and a huge leap at the last propelled him to a six lengths success over Ceanndana

Donoghue said of the Gallivantors Syndicate-owned five-year-old: "We went a good gallop and I thought Sam's horse was the horse (Ewing, Erigmoor to beat and I was chasing him the whole way. He was getting an easy enough lead and I was going as hard as I wanted to. 

"I came to the third last and he just came onto the bridle and I was actually there too soon then. 

"He does (go well on that ground), it is lovely ground today and they have done a great job on it. 

"It is a 102 beginners' and he's won a hurdle. He's a big horse and I think he can progress. Hopefully, keep it smalland he might keep progressing. 

"This day two weeks ago I came back riding with my thumb and I've had 11 winners in two weeks. A couple of years ago, I wouldn't have had 11 rides for a season! "

"Confidence and riding for the likes of Gavin has kickstarted me again. Gavin is doing unbelievable - if you haven't got the horses, you can't do it. He always wants more, he is never happy!"

Quotes from Michael Graham

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.