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Mark Nunan

Mark Nunan

Bloodless success for Ragnar Lodbrok

Wed 7th Oct 2020, 14:21

Ragnar Lodbrok and Jack Kennedy (near side) head eventual third Mighty Tom at the lastRagnar Lodbrok and Jack Kennedy (near side) head eventual third Mighty Tom at the last
© Photo Healy Racing

The Claddagh Maiden Hurdle went to easy-to-back 15/8 favourite Ragnar Lodbrok ridden by Jack Kennedy, who came through to lead after jumping the final flight.

The Fame And Glory gelding, in the frame in two hot bumpers last season, was not extended to beat the staying-on Elizabeth J (10/1) by four and a quarter lengths, with Mighty Tom (28/1) another length and a quarter back in third.

Winning trainer Gordon Elliott said of his Gigginstown House Stud-owned inmate: “His jumping had been novicey at home but he jumped better there.

“He’s having a good blow and he’ll come on plenty from it.”

Additional reporting by Eamonn Murphy

1st
15/8Fav
Tote €2.80 €1.30
2nd
4.25L
10/1
€4.30
3rd
1.25L
28/1
€8.60
4th
14L
16/1
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.