13:00 Punchestown
Saturday 14 January 2017
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Martinstown Opportunity Handicap Chase (0-109)
- 5YO plus | 2m 4f | Soft (Soft to heavy in places) | 17 Runners | Turf | Weighed In
- Off time: 13:01 | Winning time: 5m 22.10s
T: P NevilleJ: R P Treacy (2)
Disputed lead, led from 5 out, ridden and strongly pressed after 2 out, joined again before last, headed early run-in, rallied well inside final furlong, regained lead near line op 12/1
T: L LennonJ: Katie O'Farrell (4)
Tracked leaders, slight mistake 4th, soon mid-division, progress into 2nd 3 out, pushed along and disputed lead before last, not fluent at last and ridden to lead early run-in, strongly pressed close home, headed and no extra near line
T: W RossJ: P E Corbett
Tracked leaders, went 4th 3 out, ridden in 3rd next, kept on one paced straight
T: T GibneyJ: Donagh Meyler
Tracked leaders on outer, pushed along briefly 3rd, 7th 3 out, soon ridden, no impression from next, kept on one paced in moderate 4th inside final furlong
T: D A McLoughlinJ: D J Hand (4)
In rear, some progress into moderate 10th 3 out, kept on without threatening straight, never involved op 16/1
T: I R FergusonJ: Ricky Doyle (4)
In rear, not fluent 4th, headway from 5 out, went 5th 3 out, ridden and no impression from next
T: M BrassilJ: J J Slevin (4)
Tracked leaders, 6th 3 out, soon ridden and no impression, bad mistake last
T: J HurleyJ: D Robinson (4)
Disputed lead, headed 5 out, ridden and no impression from 3 out op 33/1
T: J J HanlonJ: Rachael Blackmore (2)
Mid-division, pushed along 4th, ridden and no impression from 4 out, never a factor op 9/1
T: O McKiernanJ: B Browne (4)
Mid-division on inner, never travelled and under pressure from 2nd, no impression from 5 out, never a factor op 11/10
T: P M ClokeJ: J B Kane (4)
Rear of mid-division, slight mistake 1st and pushed along next, weakened from halfway
T: M WintersJ: A Ring
Always behind, no impression from 5 out, never a factor
T: F J FloodJ: P D Kennedy
Disputed lead early, headed 2nd, 3rd 5 out, weakened from next
T: E SheehyJ: C M Walsh (4)
Mid-division on outer, slightly hampered 3rd, reminders 6th, soon weakened
T: R McNallyJ: A W Short (4)
Rear of mid-division, slight mistake 5th, weakened from 7th, never a factor op 14/1
Also Ran
T: N LeeJ: B J Foley (4)
Tracked leaders, ridden 5 out, soon weakened, pulled up before 3 out op 8/1
T: P J RothwellJ: John J Fitzpatrick (4)
Rear of mid-division, fell 2nd tchd 40/1
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Betting Breakdown
Tote Win:€24.70Pl:€4.90, €4.10, €5.90, €3.90EX:€292.90Trifecta:€0.00Tricast:€6,333.40SF:€254.33
Forecasts
Luckyinmilan (9/10), Refused A Name (10/1), Larry Capri (12/1), James (12/1), Flynsini (14/1), Rebel Cry (14/1), Tulpar (16/1), I'm An Izz Wizz (16/1), A Grey Matter (16/1), Da Baba Elephant (16/1), Stoughan Cross (20/1), Theatre Princess (20/1), Goldmineinthesky (25/1), Il Fenomeno (25/1), Sunsetstorise (25/1), Tomcoole Lad (33/1), Notimetoserve (50/1)
Refused A Name has been consistent in this sphere of late and his trainer is purring at the moment, so he goes on the shortlist as does Theatre Princess on foot of her Cork effort back in March. Rebel Cry ought to be fit from a recent spin over hurdles and knows how to jump a fence but the nod here goes to LUCKYINMILAN. He's been impressive over timber lately, jumps fences soundly enough and has a huge chance here if translating form across. Tulpar has fitness to prove but also looks well handicapped ahead of his first run for this trainer.
1. Luckyinmilan
2. Refused A Name
3. Tulpar
Prize Money
1st: €8,610.002nd: €2,661.003rd: €1,260.004th: €560.005th: €209.00
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