Catch Me to strike again

Tipperary preview: The ex-German Catch Me made an impressive Irish debut at the Curragh just 11 days ago and significantly makes…

Tipperary preview: The ex-German Catch Me made an impressive Irish debut at the Curragh just 11 days ago and significantly makes a quick reappearance at Tipperary today.

Trainer Edward O'Grady believes a major career over hurdles lies in wait for Catch Me in the autumn but another win on the level off a mark of 95 looks likely in this evening's conditions race. The quarter-mile drop in trip should not be a problem and ground conditions will suit.

Last week Dermot Weld's Queen Of Rap sluiced up here by six lengths and a repeat over the course and distance in the seven-furlong race will be no surprise. On that same card Little White Lie found only Twenty Questions too good but compensation looks very possible in the opener while Askthemaster's placed form reads very well in the context of today's bumper.

Brian O'Connor

Brian O'Connor

Brian O'Connor is the racing correspondent of The Irish Times. He also writes the Tipping Point column