Ideal opportunity for Martinstown
A top bumper horse in the 2003/’04 season, he cut little ice over flights subsequently, managing just one win from six starts.
He has performed with promise in two chase outings this term, however, and looks to have an ideal opportunity to get off the mark over fences.
A clumsy leap at the second last put paid to his chances when fourth on his chasing bow at Roscommon last month, but he turned in an improved display when chasing home Urban Rebel at Kilbeggan earlier this month.
Martinstown had Nassaro two places and four and three quarter lengths behind last time and can confirm the placings here.
The consistent Talkingtonbates can gain a deserved turn in the Coca Cola Maiden Hurdle.
In the frame in three handicap hurdles this summer, Tom Taaffe’s Accordion gelding turned in another solid effort when a clear second best behind Rose Of Clare over this trip at Kilbeggan recently.
Tom Hogan, on the mark with Total Victory at Ballinrobe yesterday, can land the RHM Bakeries Beginners Chase with Rooftop Protest. A five-times winner over flights, the nine-year-old has shown definite ability in this sphere, notably when third behind Anno Jubilo in a novice chase at Galway recently.
Heartstead Dream looks the part in the Derrinstown Stud Apprentice Handicap.
Dermot Weld’s Dr Fong gelding made a promising reappearance when a staying on fourth behind Flare Star over and a mile and a half at Listowel and the extra furlong will help.
