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Mark Nunan

Mark Nunan

Step up to three miles works for Chiricahua

Sat 7th May 2022, 17:52

Chiricahau
Chiricahau
© Photo Healy Racing

Smart Flat horse Chiricahua got off the mark over jumps in the 3-mile maiden hurdle.

Sent off 18/5, the biggest price he's been in six starts over flights, he was patiently handled by Sean O'Keeffe who brought him through to lead two out. The Camelot gelding stayed on well to beat Sammy Smart by four lengths with Belles Benefit a further two and three quarter lengths back in third.

Winning trainer Paul Nolan remarked: "Tthat wasn't before time. He has gone very behind-the-bridle and I thought early-on today we were in bother. He just looks slow even at three miles and that's the way it is. That's his trip and I don't think he'll be moved much off 120 so might be able to run well in a handicap or in a winners' of one.

"He has been on the go for the winter and if the ground stays safe, he might stay going."

Quotes from Tom Weekes

1st
18/5
Tote €4.80 €1.40
2nd
4L
16/1
€3.80
3rd
2.75L
11/1
€3.10
4th
14L
15/8Fav
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.