Whatharm holds on to reward supporters

Whatharm just held the late charge of Plum Perfect to land the spoils in the first division of the apprentice handicap at Dundalk.

The Pat Flynn-trained top-weight had to be switched out after meeting traffic two furlongs from home in the mile contest but picked up well for Ben Coen to lead over a furlong out.

Plum Perfect started to roll late on but the line came just in time for Whatharm as the Canford Cliffs gelding prevailed by a short-head.

The winner was well backed from 10/1 in the morning into 9/2 second favourite and was recording his second career win after a success at Gowran in June.

Danny Grant (representing Pat Flynn) said “We brought him here a couple of weeks ago and he seemed to handle it well.

“I thought on the soft ground last time he was carrying his head a bit high.

“He was doing nothing in front and I’d say we’ll ride him a bit further back the next time.”

(Quotes by Alan Magee)