Mastercraftsman canters at Tipperary

The Jessica Harrington-trained Storm Ready (7/2 JF) made it two wins from two starts with an impressive display in the finale in the Naas Racecourse Handicap, ridden by Shane Foley. The son of Night Of Thunder made a winning debut in Listowel from a wide draw and made that experience count today, as he travelled well throughout the contest and stayed on well to keep Key Witness at bay in the final furlong, running out victorious by half a length.

The Ado McGuinness-trained Granlahan (10/11) was the winner of the Protection and Prosperity Financial Services Supporting Louth GAA Handicap Hurdle for jockey Darragh O’Keeffe.

It may not obviously stand out as a date to remember, but September 15, 2012 was the day Camelot came within three-quarters of a length of joining the Triple Crown immortals, the first since Nijinsky in 1970.