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Mark Nunan

Mark Nunan

Barrington Court beats the boys under Walsh

Wed 1st Jul 2020, 14:26

 Barrington Court and Mark Walsh jump the last Barrington Court and Mark Walsh jump the last
© Photo Healy Racing

Barrington Court (10/3) and Mark Walsh took the Bet 10 Get 20 MansionBet Hurdle for trainer Jessica Harrington.

Moving to the front off the home turn with two to jump, she was strongly pressed by Recent Revelations and 7/4 favourite Russian Diamond but found enough to repel that pair by a length and a quarter and the same.

A talented sort on her day, the daughter of Mastercraftsman was a ten-length winner of a Listed mares’ bumper at Navan in 2018, and got off the mark over hurdles at Punchestown in February.

She’s had a good break before each of her three victories.

Trainer's daughter and assistant Kate Harrington remarked: "You'd have to be delighted with her as when she is right she is very good.

"She did things nicely and Mum will have a chat with Frank (Berry, winning owner JP McManus' racing manager) and decide where we go from here.

"She had a little problem after her last run which we have ironed out now and this is great.

"Mum is going to Leopardstown later today for her debut (being present at behind closed doors racing)!"

Additional reporting by Thomas Weekes

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.