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Mark Nunan

Mark Nunan

No stopping the Cromwell horses

Wed 24th Mar 2021, 14:09

Derrylinda and Joey DunneDerrylinda and Joey Dunne
© Photo Healy Racing

The Ormond (Mares) Point-To-Point INH Flat Race was won in impressive style by the 5/2 favourite Derrylinda

Given a very patient steer by Joey Dunne, the Soldier Of Fortune 4-year-old led travelling well over a furlong out and cleared away to defeat Somewhat Cloudy (10/3) by 11 lengths.

The winning rider had won a similar event at Wexford last weekend on Eyre Square for trainer Gavin Cromwell whose horses are flying after his two high-profile successes at Cheltenham.

Today's winner is a half-sister to Grade 3-winning hurdler and Thyestes Chase runner-up Run Wild Fred.

"She is a very nice mare and she works very well and will be a nice mare going forward.

"She is only four but has done a lot of jumping at home and will be very nice next year.

"That's my fourth win and I'm with Gavin (Cromwell)."

Quotes from 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.