Hold The Pin’s Naas flop tempers Martin’s confidence

TONY Martin’s confidence in landing consecutive renewals of the williamhill.ie Troytown Handicap at Navan tomorrow has been eroded by Hold The Pin’s recent Naas flop.

The Co. Meath handler claimed the valuable Navan prize with Royal County Star 12 months ago and will be represented by Hold The Pin tomorrow.

Martin’s nine-year-old is twice a winner at the track but his trainer cannot forget his recent outing over two miles and three furlongs at Naas, where he finished a tailed-off ninth.