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Mark Nunan

Mark Nunan

Drop in trip does the trick for Annie

Sat 26th Sep 2020, 14:32

Tullypole Annie and Gavin Ryan win the Clark Recruitment NurseryTullypole Annie and Gavin Ryan win the Clark Recruitment Nursery
© Photo Healy Racing

The Clark Recruitment Nursery went to 13/2 chance Tullypole Annie who, having been given a chance early on by Gavin Ryan, kept on best when getting a clear run towards the far rail.

The Dragon Pulse filly, a bit unruly when being loaded at the 6f start just across the road from where she is trained, scored by a length and a half from Mass Gathering (12/1), with Viv Vance (50/1) in third.

The 7/2 favourite Barretstown who finished in front of the winner the previous time over a furlong further at Down Royal, kept on late for fifth having been outpaced early on.

The Kangley Syndicate-owned winner had been fifth in her two previous starts in nurseries over a mile and seven furlongs respectively.

Winning trainer Johnny Feane said: “She ran well the last day in Down Royal and Wayne (Lordan) said to drop her back to six. The handicapper gave her a chance after the last day and Gavin (Ryan)’s claim helped as well.

“I’m very happy with that and we’ll find another nursery for her.”

Additional reporting by Alan Magee

1st
13/2
Tote €8.80 €2.60
2nd
1.5L
12/1
€4.80
3rd
0.5L
50/1
€19.40
4th
1.25L
28/1
bf
1.75L
7/2Fav
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.