16:40 Leopardstown

Sunday 5 March 2017

All14:1014:4015:1015:4016:1016:4017:10

Martinstown Opportunity Handicap Chase

Off time: 16:42 | Winning time: 5m 47.0s

1^st

Paper Lantern

811-3

11/2

T: K ThorntonJ: Donagh Meyler

Held up in mid-division, closed up behind leader 4 out, ridden in 4th after 2 out, stayed on to challenge last, led run-in and kept on well closing stages tchd 5/1 and 6/1

2^nd

1 ¾

Tulpar

1011-6

5/2f

T: P NevilleJ: R P Treacy (2)

Chased leaders, 4th halfway, closer behind leader after 5 out, 3rd 2 out, improved to lead entering straight, ridden and pressed last, headed run-in, no extra in 2nd closing stages tchd 11/4

3^rd

4 ½

Skellig Rocks

611-11

10/1

T: A L T MooreJ: S A Shortall

Settled behind leaders, 7th halfway, closer behind leader after 5 out, ridden to challenge approaching 2 out, under pressure in 3rd entering straight, 4th last, kept on same pace run-in into 3rd, no impression on leaders op 12/1

4^th

Arthamint

911-0

25/1

T: E McCarthyJ: B J Foley (4)

Led, ridden and headed entering straight, close 3rd last, no extra run-in and kept on one pace

5^th

Shuil Teacht Aniar

810-0

7/1

T: M PhelanJ: D Robinson (4)

Towards rear, trailing from 7th, ridden 4 out, closer 2 out, kept on one pace in 7th before last, kept on same pace run-in op 12/1

6^th

3 ¼

Do Be Doin'

911-0

11/1

T: M HassettJ: P E Corbett

Held up rear of mid-division, closer in 6th 2 out, ridden in 5th entering straight, no impression before last, kept on one pace op 12/1 tchd 10/1

7^th

4 ½

Minmore Oscar

910-0

14/1

T: W J MartinJ: J P O'Sullivan (4)

Held up towards rear, progress to chase leaders 4 out, 5th 2 out, ridden entering straight, no impression before last

8^th

Mr Goodenough

1311-8

10/1

T: J F RobinsonJ: D J Hand (4)

Chased leader, 2nd halfway, lost place 4 out, ridden in 8th 2 out, soon no impression op 9/1

9^th

Witness Of Fashion

1110-7

25/1

T: P RooneyJ: A W Short (4)

Always towards rear, ridden and no impression before 2 out

10^th

Boss Croaker

1010-3

16/1

T: M F MorrisJ: A Ring

Held up in mid-division, closer and chased leaders 4 out, ridden in 7th 2 out, no extra entering straight, weakened

Also Ran

Ballycahane

811-3

11/1

T: A L T MooreJ: Rachael Blackmore

Mid-division, closer in 5th halfway, 3rd when fell 5 out op 10/1

Off The Charts

811-1

12/1

T: M S Sandra HughesJ: C Brassil (4)

Chased leaders, pecked slightly 4th, mistake 6th, 6th halfway, bad mistake 5 out and soon pulled up

Moss Grove

1110-6

16/1

T: R TynerJ: S J Crimin (4)

Chased leaders, pecked slightly 4th, mistake 6th, 6th halfway, bad mistake 5 out and soon pulled up tchd 18/1

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Non-Runners

James¹

Weight: 11-0| Age: 10

T: I R Ferguson J: Ricky Doyle

Betting Breakdown

Tote Win:€6.70Pl:€2.10, €1.40, €3.60EX:€19.20Trifecta:€118.80Tricast:€139.24SF:€21.34

Forecasts

Tulpar (5/2), Paper Lantern (11/2), Shuil Teacht Aniar (7/1), James (8/1), Skellig Rocks (10/1), Mr Goodenough (10/1), Do Be Doin' (11/1), Ballycahane (11/1), Off The Charts (12/1), Minmore Oscar (14/1), Boss Croaker (16/1), Moss Grove (16/1), Arthamint (25/1), Witness Of Fashion (25/1)

It is very hard not to have been impressed with TULPAR in two runs since joining this trainer. The positive tactics have worked a treat, effectively nullifying many threats, and he has shown a terrific willing attitude to battle for every inch. He is lightly raced for ten and should be raring to go after a nice break and, while he's up 5lb, remains of plenty interest. Paper Lantern got the better of the selection last time at Fairyhouse but that appeared to leave a mark when he ran subsequently. Teenager Mr Goodenough ran well at Naas last time and can do so again while Skellig Rocks isn't harshly treated on his December run at this venue. Moss Grove would have a chance if fancying the job, something he hasn't really done since his Punchestown success in October, while Minmore Oscar should be seen to better effect at this trip.