Racecards
16:25 Tipperary (IRE)
Martinstown Opportunity Handicap Hurdle (80-109)
- 20 Runners
- Distance: 2m 4f
- Going: Good
- Surface: Turf
- €14,500 added
- Winner: €8,918
- 2nd: €2,755
- 3rd: €1,306
- 4th: €579
- Form 04211-0
- Age 10
- Weight 11-12
- Official Rating 109
- Trainer M Winters
- Jockey John J Fitzpatrick
mid-division, dropped to rear and pushed along 7th, weakened
- Form 3700-11
- Age 7
- Weight 11-12
- Official Rating 109
- Trainer K Purcell
- Jockey Katie O'Farrell
mid-division on outer, progress on outer after 3 out, 5th and slight mistake 2 out, soon no impression
- Form 24/824P-
- Age 11
- Weight 11-11
- Official Rating 108
- Trainer Thomas G Walsh
- Jockey M P Burke
led, joined 3rd, headed next, 4th 4 out, ridden and no impression from next, behind when mistake at last and saddle slipped run-in
- Form 4454F/0-
- Age 8
- Weight 11-11
- Official Rating 108
- Trainer Don Cashman
- Jockey C M Walsh
mid-division, closer in 5th 4 out, ridden from next, no impression straight
- Form 5005-97
- Age 6
- Weight 11-10
- Official Rating 107
- Trainer C O'Brien
- Jockey Ricky Doyle
towards rear early, mid-division halfway, 8th 3 out, ridden in 8th 2 out, headway into 5th at last, kept on without threatening in 3rd inside final furlong, never nearer
- Form 44/145-4
- Age 8
- Weight 11-10
- Official Rating 107
- Trainer E Kent
- Jockey M P Flanagan
mid-division, pushed along 7th, ridden on outer 4 out, 10th next, under pressure in 9th 2 out, good headway into 2nd at last, led inside final furlong, stayed on well close home
- Form 33155-0
- Age 8
- Weight 11-5
- Official Rating 102
in rear, no impression from 3 out, never a factor
- Form 9559-P9
- Age 7
- Weight 11-3
- Official Rating 100
- Trainer C Byrnes
- Jockey Gary Noonan
always behind, pushed along 6th, ridden and no impression from 4 out
- Form 05571P-
- Age 8
- Weight 11-1
- Official Rating 98
- Trainer B McMahon
- Jockey E O'Connell
always behind, no impression from 4 out, never a factor
- Form 05/0-343
- Age 9
- Weight 10-13
- Official Rating 96
- Trainer G J Power
- Jockey D Robinson
tracked leaders, 8th 4 out, 5th next, headway to dispute lead and ridden 2 out, led before last. strongly pressed at last. headed inside final furlong, kept on same pace close home
- Form 510P-41
- Age 9
- Weight 10-11
- Official Rating 94
- Trainer E McNamara
- Jockey J B Kane
towards rear on outer early, mid-division at 4th, improved to dispute lead briefly 4 out, headed next, led entering straight, ridden and joined 2 out, soon headed, no extra run-in
Theo (IRE)
30- Form 813-327
- Age 6
- Weight 10-11
- Official Rating 94
rear of mid-division, 9th 4 out, ridden from next, no impression, never a factor
- Form 6232-6P
- Age 5
- Weight 10-8
- Official Rating 91
- Trainer M Hourigan
- Jockey Jonjo O'Neill Jr.
mid-division on inner, ridden 5 out, soon weakened, pulled up before 2 out
- Form 0P/475-0
- Age 9
- Weight 10-5
- Official Rating 88
- Trainer Miss Ellmarie Holden
- Jockey K M Smith
tracked leaders, slight mistake 5th and pushed along 7th, soon weakened
- Form 0P-5400
- Age 5
- Weight 10-2
- Official Rating 85
- Trainer M J McDonagh
- Jockey Simon Torrens
towards rear on outer, slight mistake 2nd and pushed along 5th, progress into 6th on outer 4 out, soon weakened
- Form 59P-P99
- Age 5
- Weight 10-1
- Official Rating 84
- Trainer I Madden
- Jockey C M Leonard
rear of mid-division, no impression from 4 out, never a factor
- Form 00P-90D
- Age 5
- Weight 9-12
- Official Rating 81
- Trainer W J O'Doherty
- Jockey P W O'Reilly
tracked leaders, pushed along on inner when checked on bend after 5 out, soon ridden and weakened
- Form 7/090-88
- Age 7
- Weight 9-12
- Official Rating 81
tracked leaders, took keen hold and disputed lead 3rd, led next, joined briefly 4 out, led again next, ridden and headed entering straight, soon no impression
- Form 25569-5
- Age 6
- Weight 9-12
- Official Rating 81
- Trainer A L T Moore
- Jockey T E Doran
in rear, 12th 4 out, progress from next, ridden entering straight, 6th 2 out, kept on same pace
- Form P000P-0
- Age 7
- Weight 9-11
- Official Rating 80
- Trainer J J Walsh
- Jockey C A Landers
tracked leaders on outer, improved to dispute lead briefly 4 out, headed and ridden next, weakened
- Form 80/000-0
- Age 6
- Weight 9-11
- Official Rating 80
Previous results
In depth
Verdict
You Can't Catch Me has won three races over hurdles, all at Clonmel, and is 10lb higher than his last victory. Lettermacaward completed a double last autumn but was beaten such a long way on his reappearance at Sligo a week ago that he may need another run. Garri Rua was staying on over 2m4f at Bellewstown though it transpired he had broken a blood vessel. THE FITZ LADY gained her second victory in 28 starts at Cork earlier this month and though 5lb higher she still looks on a reasonable enough mark and gets the nod.
Formwatch
Lettermacaward (IRE) 8-1 (11-7) Mid-division and 5th halfway, mistake 6th, reminders after 4 out, ridden and weakened after next, tailed off, last of 10, dist behind The Mad Well (11-1) at Sligo 2m 4f hcp sft in Jul.
You Can't Catch Me (IRE) 6-1 (11-2) Not fluent 1st, towards rear, slight mistake 4 out, improved into 3rd approaching straight and travelling smoothly, soon challenged, on terms 2 out, soon ridden to lead, pushed out to assert run-in, comfortably, won at Clonmel 2m 4f hcp gd in Jun beating Hatch Hall (11-11) by 7l, 12 ran.
Springfield Grey (IRE) 8-1 (11-12) Tracked leader in 2nd, not fluent 5th and mistake 8th, ridden and weakened quickly 4 out, pulled up after next, at Fairyhouse 2m 7f hcp hvy in Nov.
War Of The Pennys (IRE) 20-1 (11-4) Held up towards rear, progress into 9th 3 out, ridden and no impression next where slight mistake, weakened, last of 16, dist behind Oscar Sam (10-10) at Punchestown 2m 4f hcp hvy in Dec.
Shutter Island (IRE) 14-1 (11-10) Chased leaders, slight mistake 3rd, 4th halfway, ridden before straight, no extra in 6th 2 out, kept on one pace, 7th of 18, 10l behind Fleurys Fort (11-2) at Limerick 2m 5f hcp gd in Jul.
Star Counsel (IRE) 16-1 (11-4) Mid-division and 6th halfway, not fluent 3 out and pushed along in 8th before next, ridden and kept on into moderate 4th before last, one pace run-in, 4th of 10, 11 3/4l behind The Mad Well (11-1) at Sligo 2m 4f hcp sft in Jul.
Top Of The Town (IRE) 14-1 (11-6) Always towards rear, ridden and no impression before straight, 14th of 18, 30 1/4l behind Fleurys Fort (11-2) at Limerick 2m 5f hcp gd in Jul.
Coup De Grace (IRE) 25-1 (10-6) Held up, some headway 10th, under pressure and no impression from 4 out, soon weakened, eased straight, completely tailed off, 9th of 15, dist behind Steamboat Bill (11-10) at Roscommon 3m 1f hcp Good - Yielding in Jul.
Binowagh Bay (IRE) 6-1 (11-12) Held up on outside, ridden after 9th, well beaten 3 out, pulled up before last, at Stratford 3m 2f hcp (4) gs in Sep.
Garri Rua (IRE) 3-1fav (11-12) Tracked leaders, 5th from 4 out, slight mistake 3 out, switched left after 2 out, no impression run-in until kept on close home, 3rd of 15, 1 1/2l behind Sir Jack Yeats (11-9) at Bellewstown 2m 4f hcp Yielding in Jul.
The Fitz Lady (IRE) 10-1 (10-8) Always prominent, challenged from 3 out, led before 2 out, soon asserted, reduced lead but kept on well close home, won at Cork 2m 4f hcp gd in Jul beating Popboru (11-6) by 3/4l, 19 ran.
Theo (IRE) 11-2 (11-7) Mid-division, progress into 8th 4 out, ridden 3 out, no impression before next, kept on one pace, slight mistake last, 7th of 19, 15l behind Shake The Bucket (11-8) at Down Royal 2m 4f hcp gd in Jun.
Free Scorpion (IRE) 16-1 (10-9) Settled behind leaders, 8th halfway, dropped towards rear after 3 out, ridden and no impression before straight, pulled up before 2 out, at Limerick 2m 5f hcp gd in Jul.
Vincent Row (IRE) 20-1 (10-11) Held up, under pressure 5 out, some headway when squeezed for room on inner after next, no impression and slight mistake 2 out, no extra and eased, 13th of 15, dist behind Manuka (11-1) at Bellewstown 3m hcp Yielding in Jul.
Robyns Approach (IRE) 25-1 (10-7) Soon mid-division, pushed along at stages, no impression 4 out, soon no extra, 15th of 19, dist behind The Fitz Lady (10-8) at Cork 2m 4f hcp gd in Jul.
Just Soldier (FR) 33-1 (11-3) Soon mid-division, no impression and one pace straight, 9th of 18, 17 1/4l behind Kilcaragh Boy (11-6) at Roscommon 2m hcp Good - Yielding in Jul.
Athdara Steeler (IRE) 33-1 (10-5) 6th of 20, 16 1/2l behind Magnetic Force (11-5) at Cork 2m hcp gd in Jul.
Emerald Honours (IRE) 20-1 (10-7) Held up, not always fluent jumping, no impression from before straight, 9th of 20, 21 1/4l behind Magnetic Force (11-5) at Cork 2m hcp gd in Jul.
Tb Broke Her (IRE) 8-1 (10-12) Rear of mid-division, 11th halfway, pushed along in 9th 2 out, went moderate 5th and slight mistake last, kept on one pace, 5th of 14, 11 1/4l behind Star Of Angels (10-11) at Wexford 2m 2f hcp Yielding in Jun.
Raising Hope (IRE) 33-1 (10-5) Rear of mid-division, 12th after 6th, no headway, never a factor, 12th of 17, dist behind Russian Roulette (11-11) at Killarney 2m 4f hcp gd in Jul.
Anna Holty (IRE) 12-1 (10-11) Slight mistake 1st, towards rear, jumped big 6th, closed up before 7th, dropped to moderate 6th approaching straight, no extra, tailed off, 7th of 12, dist behind You Can't Catch Me (11-2) at Clonmel 2m 4f hcp gd in Jun.
Sheworthafewpounds (IRE) 66-1 (10-13) Slightly slow 1st, reminder after 2nd towards rear, never a factor, 12th of 16, dist behind Vintage Salon (10-13) at Roscommon 2m mdn Good - Yielding in Jul.