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Rogers gelding not for Catching in sprint handicap

Gotta Catch 'em All and Siobhan RutledgeGotta Catch 'em All and Siobhan Rutledge
© Healy Racing Photos

Off the mark on his first run over a sprint trip at Navan earlier this month, the Harry Rogers trained Gotta Catch'em All followed up when making all to win the Forte Healthcare Handicap at Naas.

Smartly into stride under Siobhan Rutledge, the Mrs S Bury, Ralph Kelly, Odhran O'Neill and Thomas Cox owned gelding set steady fractions at the head of affairs.

Pushed on over two-furlongs out, the 7/1 chance found plenty when challenged, keeping on strongly to score by one-and-a-quarter lengths.

Harry Rogers said: "We have a few(horses) that are alright. The few owners I have are very good. Very loyal. He was second over a mile-and-a-half, I think he was twice over a mile-and-a-half. Twice over a mile-and-two. A mile, seven(furlongs); the dam was the same. No one ever told me they had loads of speed. I just put the blinkers on him one morning and they seemed to light him up and stayed straight. I'd say he'll stay further but we'll keep him at this distance for the time being."

1st
7/1
Tote €8.00 €1.80
2nd
1.25L
3/1Fav
€1.50
3rd
0.75L
7/1
€2.40
4th
1.5L
4/1
About John O'Riordan
John has worked for the Press Association since 2022. He also writes a weekly column for The Irish Field and is a regular contributor to the Irish Racing Yearbook. He has previously written for the Racing Post, Irish Examiner and Irish Daily Mirror. He has been involved in racing for over three decades; having experience as a syndicate member, sole owner and breeder.