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Mark Nunan

Mark Nunan

Twomey strikes with another juvenile first-timer

Fri 28th Jul 2023, 16:52

A Lilac Rolla leads them home A Lilac Rolla leads them home
© Photo Healy Racing

After Juxtaposition at Leopardstown last night, A Lilac Rolla (7/1) was another winning two-year-old debutant for Paddy Twomey when landing the Irish EBF Auction Series Maiden.

A little slowly away, the 40,000 Euros purchase was given a patient steer by Bill Lee and moved up to track the leaders inside the final quarter-mile. Switched left for racing room over a furlong out, she quickened up well to lead inside the final 150 yards and had two lengths to spare over Nikki Swango at the line.

The winner carries the colours of the Mutual Admiration Society Partnership. 

"I thought she was ready to run today and she just missed the kick and just went through the gears," said Twomey.

"Being by Harry Angel that's why I wanted to start her at six (furlongs) but I'd say she will be able to step up in distance and she is a lovely mover.

"She came from Fairyhouse (sales) and there is a E300,000 sales race for her on Champions Weekend at the Curragh so we will aim for that."

Quotes from Tom Weekes

1st
7/1
Tote €8.30 €3.50
2nd
2L
25/1
€9.40
3rd
1.75L
9/4Fav
€1.90
4th
nk
15/2
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.