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Mark Nunan

Mark Nunan

Topweight takes first nursery of the season

Fri 7th Aug 2020, 14:36

Zoffany's Delight and Declan McDonogh win the nurseryZoffany's Delight and Declan McDonogh win the nursery
© Photo Healy Racing

The Sligo Races Supporters Club 2020 Nursery, the first race of its type in Ireland this season, was won by the topweight Zoffany’s Delight (9/4, from 4/1 in the morning).

He was always prominent and moved on rounding the turn into the straight. He came home a length to the good over Mass Gathering (9/1), with another half a length back to third home Shannon Valley who didn't get much racing room in the closing stages.

The 15/8 favourite Revolutme finished fifth of the six runners.

The Joseph O’Brien-trained winner cost £120,000 as a yearling and is a half-brother to two winners including useful sort The Irish Rover.

Winning rider Declan McDonogh, on board his 19th winner of the campaign, said: "He jumped out and was alert. The first-time cheekpieces helped him concentrate.

"It looks like he might get another furlong, so hopefully he can win another race."

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.