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Mark Nunan

Mark Nunan

Dandyville completes hat-trick despite lay-off

Sat 6th May 2023, 15:12

Dandyville 
Dandyville
© Photo Healy Racing

The 3/1 favourite Dandyville made it three wins on the spin in the Declan Landy Fencing Handicap.

Last seen when winning at Dundalk in November, the five-year-old got a lead over on the far side from Craft Irish and mastered that rival in the final furlong to score by two and a quarter lengths in the hands of Bill Lee.

It was a sixth win in 18 starts for Natalia Lupini’s sprinter.

"Billy gave him a great ride and the horse was in good form. He was fresh and well at home,” said Lupini.

“We're delighted to have him in the yard and he looks like a nice prospect to step up to premier handicap level.

“Something like the Scurry would be the aim this year or the Bold Lad.

“We were praying that it didn't rain and luckily it stayed away. It was a nice performance.

“The horses are running well and looking well.”

Quotes from Gary Carson

1st
3/1Fav
Tote €4.70 €2.10
2nd
2.25L
12/1
€4.50
3rd
0.75L
20/1
€6.10
4th
0.75L
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.