Mark Nunan

Bloodless success for Ragnar Lodbrok

Wed 7th Oct 2020, 14:21

Ragnar Lodbrok and Jack Kennedy (near side) head eventual third Mighty Tom at the last
© Photo Healy Racing

The Claddagh Maiden Hurdle went to easy-to-back 15/8 favourite Ragnar Lodbrok ridden by Jack Kennedy, who came through to lead after jumping the final flight.

The Fame And Glory gelding, in the frame in two hot bumpers last season, was not extended to beat the staying-on Elizabeth J (10/1) by four and a quarter lengths, with Mighty Tom (28/1) another length and a quarter back in third.

Winning trainer Gordon Elliott said of his Gigginstown House Stud-owned inmate: “His jumping had been novicey at home but he jumped better there.

“He’s having a good blow and he’ll come on plenty from it.”

Additional reporting by Eamonn Murphy

1.55

Claddagh M'dn H'dle €12,000.00 2m 3f 19yds

1st

Ragnar Lodbrok (IRE)

15/8Fav

Tote €2.80 €1.30

2nd

4.25L

Elizabeth J (IRE)

10/1

€4.30

3rd

1.25L

Mighty Tom (IRE)

28/1

€8.60

4th

14L

Kilgorey (IRE)

16/1

Full Result

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.

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