TOM Nugent is flying from the Paddy Power nest to focus full time on Bullfinch, a full service marketing agency which counts Ballylinch Stud, home of Make Believe, sire of 2021 Saudi Cup winner Mishriff, among its early clients.

A familiar face to many in Irish racing, Nugent is a regular fixture in on-course pressrooms in Ireland. He has been one of the faces and voices of the Paddy Power brand for several years, fronting their social media output and as the host of their From The Horse’s Mouth racing podcast with Ruby Walsh.