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Mark Nunan

Mark Nunan

Storm Eric gains second win at Dundalk

Wed 1st Nov 2023, 17:01

Storm Eric (left) and International Lady fight out the finishStorm Eric (left) and International Lady fight out the finish
© Photo Healy Racing

There was a cracking finish to the first division of the Christmas Party Nights At Dundalk Stadium Handicap as previous course winners Storm Eric and International Lady locked horns from a furlong and a half out and drew clear of the remainder. 

Sent of 100/30 joint-favourites, the pair had both come from off the pace and, after a good tussle, it was Storm Eric who prevailed by a short head for owner /trainer Jamie Flynn who was on lead up duty.

The runner-up had gone down by a head when second here last Friday. 

Winning rider Adam Caffrey said: "All his best form is up here.

"He had a good run the last day in Galway and was coming back here today to a surface that he really likes.

"There was plenty of pace on early doors which really suited. I was able to take my time a bit, ride him how he likes to be ridden, and he quickened up really well.

"He probably idled a bit in front but, when Colin (Keane on International Lady) came to me, he battled out really well.

"He was very good and is very tough, so delighted."

Quotes from Michael Graham

1st
10/3JFav
Tote €4.34 €1.40
2nd
shd
10/3JFav
€1.40
3rd
3.75L
17/2
€2.80
4th
0.75L
14/1
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.