McNamara happy to take more time with Donkey Years

Winning debutant is long-term chasing prospect.

Eric McNamara will stay patient with Donkey Years after the six-year-old’s surprise winning debut over hurdles at Cork.

The County Limerick trainer sees Donkey Years as a long-term prospect, who will go chasing next season.

JP McManus’ gelding was a 33-1 outsider in a 24-runner maiden hurdle on his racecourse bow a month ago, but spreadeagled his rivals – coming home seven lengths clear of 6-4 favourite Fag An Bealach.

He sustained a small cut during the race, but that has quickly healed.

McNamara said: “It wasn’t really a surprise, because we’ve liked him – but if you’d have asked before the race if he would win I’d have said ‘I don’t think so’.

“He got a bit of a cut, but it was nothing serious. He’s fine.

“We’re going to give him a bit of time. There’s no rush with him.

“He’s a nice horse, so we will take our time with him. He’ll make into a fine chaser next season.”

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