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Mark Nunan

Mark Nunan

Maureen's Star gets up late for McNamara

Mon 29th Jun 2020, 20:34

                             Conor McNamara Conor McNamara
© Photo Healy Racing

Maureen’s Star finished strongly under Conor McNamara to get up close home in the 0-102 rated handicap chase. Thisonesforollie looked a likely winner when jumping the last in front and seemingly going strongly, but Davy Russell’s mount couldn’t fend off the late thrust of the winner (13/2, but supported at bigger prices before racing).

Having a first start since last October, the winner had one previous win to her name having won a three mile hurdle in Perth a couple of years ago.

Winning trainer Liam Lennon remarked afterwards: “We didn't expect that to be quite honest but she had shown snippets of form.

“We could keep her chasing now or she could even go for a hurdle around Downpatrick in a fortnight's time.

“I'm pleased for the owner as he stuck with her. She's not in that long and will improve.”

Additional reporting by Gary Carson

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.