J P strikes with another 5yo in a handicap

Half an hour after J P McManus' five-year-old Off The Charts beat his elders in the Thurles Handicap Hurdle, it was a case of more of the same as Getoutwhenyoucan prevailed in the Follow Us On Facebook Handicap Hurdle.

It was Dessie Hughes and Mark Walsh in the training and riding roles half an hour previous but Charlie Swan and 7Ib claimer Ger Fox that did the needful with Getoutwhenyoucan.

In an another similarity with Off The Charts, Getoutwhenyoucan was following up on a last time out win.

This fellow won more than a touch easier though. A hood has obviously been a useful addition to the Beneficial gelding and here he gave his supporters (another one at the top of the market to oblige) a bit of a scare when diving at the last.

Getoutwhenyoucan ended up beating fellow joint favourite Westerners Son a deal more convincingly than the two length verdict would suggest.

Charlie Swan reflected: "He's a nice rider – a good addition with his 7Ib claim. That's two rides he's had for me and two winners.

"The horse jumps great and goes on heavy ground. He didn't win the day I thought he'd win though (second twice before these wins).

"He's entered at Down Royal next Wednesday but I'd say he's doubtful. He'd have a 6Ib fixed penalty but we might just go slow with him." (TW & EM)