Whatcouldhavebeen makes the breakthrough

Jarlath Fahey's Whatcouldhavebeen took home his first victory in the second division of the extended mile and a half handicap in Tipperary.

He was ridden by Leigh Roche to go after long-time leader Nusra in the final furlong and he picked up well to hit the the front in the closing stages.

He was driven out to win going away by a length and three quarters at 6/1 Litteratus held every chance entering the final furlong but had to settle for second at 10/1. French Company finished third at 13/2 as Nusra weakened.

"it is great to get that win. She had been knocking on the door and had been a bit unlucky but that is mostly due to her own fault as she doesn't travel great early in her races and finishes off strong," Fahey said.

"The softer ground was a big help today as she travelled better, got a better position and finished off well enough. She is more a National Hunt mare than Flat mare and anything we get off her during the summer is a bonus as she'll be a nice one for hurdles during the winter.

"Battle Of Marengos stay all day and that's all she does, stay all day."

Additional reporting by Tom Weekes