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Mark Nunan

Mark Nunan

Torrens rides 50/1 winner at Down Royal

Fri 27th Aug 2021, 19:05

Motion In Limine (right) makes his move under  Simon Torrens Motion In Limine (right) makes his move under Simon Torrens
© Photo Healy Racing

The Pat O'Hare Bookmaker Handicap Hurdle produced a satisfying result for the sponsor as 50/1 chance Motion In Limine led on the run-in to score on his handicap debut.

The Court Cave gelding got past fellow outsider She’stherightone in the final hundred yards to win by half a length.

The 6-year-old had finished runner-up in his first outing over hurdles in June.

Winning trainer Willie Murphy said: "I hoped he would run well. He had a very good run at Navan earlier in the summer.

"He really wants quick ground - good, quick ground is key to him. Sligo the last day the ground was gone a bit on him.

"He had always worked well even as a young horse and he has basically been waiting for his ground. There is ability there but he just had no luck as a youngster.

"His first run in a handicap we were a little bit worried, but Simon (Torrens) gave him a brilliant ride and that's the way to ride him.

"I'd say you will see him soon as he likes that ground. we'll run away."

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.