That'll Do nicely as Walsh lands gamble

That'll Do Me landed a touch in great style when running away with the Martinstown Opportunity Handicap Hurdle at Thurles.

The well backed 5/2 favourite (from 8/1 this morning) cruised into contention before the straight and looked to have the measure of Lock Mor Lad when that rival crashed out two from home.

That left Ted Walsh's charge clear and he didn't need to come off the bridle, under Robert Jones, as he galloped on for an easy eight-length success.

25/1 Bee Fallon claimed the runner-up spot without ever threatening. Only five of the 16 runners completed as the testing conditions took their toll in the 2m6f event.

The winner had shown promise over three miles at Naas last March and was stepping back up in trip here after two starts over two miles this season.

"It was a bad race in foul weather and the trip suited," said Walsh afterwards.

"If you can't be competitive in a 80-95 handicap hurdle around Thurles you may as well shoot them! The sky is the limit now!

"I reported that he bled last time. I don't ever like to see a horse fall but I was glad when the other horse disappeared two out."