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Mark Nunan

Mark Nunan

Ossie's Lodge wins the bumper for Martin & Gleeson

Tue 2nd May 2023, 05:13

 Ossie's Lodge and John Gleeson Ossie's Lodge and John Gleeson
© Photo Healy Racing

Ossie's Lodge (11/8) sent favourite backers home happy from a rammed Down Royal when landing the bumper under a patient steer from John Gleeson.

Third in a Listed bumper at Limerick on his previous start, owner John Breslin's homebred son of Tamayuz had most of the field in front of him when turning for home on the inside. Gleeson gradually improved his position and moved his mount out into the clear travelling best over a furlong from home. Soon in front, he only needed minimal assistance in the closing stages to beat Perfect Nelson by four lengths.

Tony Martin said: "He has always showed us that he is a good horse. He has plenty of speed.

"There is only one winning post, no point in being in front at half-time or with 10 minutes to go!

"He ran in a Listed bumper and we knew he would come on a lot from that. It was worth going that route with him. We'll see what way he matures, he is only a four-year-old.

"He's a good-looking horse and John bred him and has a few more of the family at home. It has worked out really well."

Quotes from Michael Graham

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.