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Mark Nunan

Mark Nunan

Another Sheehy on the scoresheet at Bellewstown

Fri 5th Jul 2024, 17:38

The Road Is Long (orange cap) holds on The Road Is Long (orange cap) holds on
© Photo Healy Racing

The Irish EBF Median Sires Series (C & G) Maiden went to the Joseph O'Brien-trained The Road Is Long (1/1 fav).

Having met in trouble in running on debut at Fairyhouse, Kevin Blake's son of Coulsty made all and showed a good attitude under pressure to fend off Heishybrid and Political Power by a neck and a head.

Mikey Sheehy, whose brother Danny had won the opener on Amanirenas came in for the ride after Declan McDonogh was laid low by illness.

Stable representative Sean Corby commented: "He was a bit unlucky, in fairness, the first day - short of room and looked to come home well."

"I think the step up to a mile suited. 

"Mikey said he jumped very smartly from the gates and was going, so he was happy to make the running. 

"He looked to be doing plenty in front, he was on the keen side. I was a little worried but, in fairness, he stuck at it well. From running with the choke out, he still hit the line. He held on in the end."

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.