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Mark Nunan

Mark Nunan

Well-punted Full Noise does the business for Dunne

Sun 30th May 2021, 16:49

Full Noise and Sean Flanagan (right) tackle long-time Esthers Marvel at the last
Full Noise and Sean Flanagan (right) tackle long-time Esthers Marvel at the last
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Full Noise sent off 8/11 favourite having been supported from 12/1 when betting opened last night, landed a gamble in the Ladbrokes Home Of The Odds Boost Handicap Hurdle (80-102) (DIV I).

Unplaced in his eight previous starts, the most recent of which saw him finish eighth in a handicap chase at Wexford, the Carlotamix gelding tracked the leaders and was ridden to give chase to long-time leader Esthers Marvel (11/2) on the run to the final light.

Sean Flanagan ’s mount collared that one early on the run-in and stayed on well to score by three quarters of a length.

Winning trainer David Dunne said: “He’s a big baby and was probably lucky to win.

“He made a lot of mistakes in Wexford and was only beaten 17 lengths. He may have won but for that. That’s why we put him back over hurdles.

“This looked a weak enough race and we thought if he jumped adequately he had a chance.

“Once the money starts coming then the public latch on.”

Quotes from Alan Magee

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.