David Splaine the Star today on Letterlee
Thu 14th Feb 2013, 17:30

Space is at a premium as the runners negotiate a fence at Thurles. Winner Letterlee Star (with disc)
(Healy Racing Photos)
A son of Thyestes heroine, Letterlee, the victorious progeny of Old Vic showed he has stamina in abundance to beat the gambled-on Mr Bb (14s into 7s on track, bigger this morning) by nine lengths.
Emphasising the testing nature of the conditions, only five of the fifteen that set out, completed, and the favourite, Ponmeword finished last after getting tired in the latter stages and making a mistake at the last.
Michael McDonagh owns and trains the now nine-year-old Letterlee Star. The chestnut now has three wins to his name, including a handicap hurdle at this venue.
The successful County Clare handler always has a few youngsters coming through for the jumping game. Indeed he introduced a couple of four-year-olds at Belharbour lately with a French-bred well-related type, Le Posh Frog running satisfactorily to finish fourth. (AM & EM)
See also
» Result - Thurles 4.50, 14th Feb Rock Of Cashel H'cap S'chase (Rated 0-102)
» Meeting Review for Thurles, Thu, 14th Feb, 2013
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