Firstman
Horse Profile & Form
Form: 122056
Age: 6Sex: GWeight: 9st 7lbs
Preferred tracks: Bellewstown, Dundalk, Roscommon
Races 15
Wins
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Places 7
Win % 20%
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Win % 17%
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Win % 15%
Races 34
Wins
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Places 11
Win % 15%
Races 34
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Places 11
Win % 15%
Firstman Previous Races
Sky Bet Race To The Ebor Handicap (Premier Handicap)
Horse: Firstman
Trainer: A J Martin
Jockey: P A Harnett
Finished: 6thBeaten by: 1/2 lengthSP: 28/1Weight: 9st 7lbs
In rear, pushed along 1 1/2f out, in rear when short of room and switched left under 1f out, ridden and kept on without threatening inside final furlong, never nearer
Race winner: Nusret
Betfred TV Hell Nook Handicap
Horse: Firstman
Trainer: A J Martin
Jockey: P A Harnett
Finished: 5thBeaten by: 2 1/4 lengthsSP: 22/1Weight: 9st 0lbs
Held up in 5th, pushed along 3f out, ridden out wide over 2f out, 4th and no impression over 2f out, weakened into 5th final strides
Race winner: Solent Gateway
Howden Handicap (Heritage Handicap)
Horse: Firstman
Trainer: A J Martin
Jockey: William Buick
Finished: 13thBeaten by: 28 lengthsSP: 8/1Weight: 8st 11lbs
In rear, pushed along 4f out, never on terms
Race winner: Hms President
Adare Manor Opportunity Handicap Hurdle (80-109)
Horse: Firstman
Trainer: A J Martin
Jockey: L A McKenna
Finished: 3rdBeaten by: 1 1/4 lengthSP: 10/3Weight: 11st 1lbs
Tracked leaders, slow 2nd and dropped to mid-division, 7th halfway, 5th 3 out, went 3rd and ridden early straight, no impression approaching last, kept on one pace
Race winner: Clever Currency
View Restaurant At Dundalk Stadium (Q.R.) Handicap
Horse: Firstman
Trainer: A J Martin
Jockey: Reserve 3
Finished: N/RWeight: 12st 8lbs
Race winner: Khadaash
Irishinjuredjockeys.com Race
Horse: Firstman
Trainer: A J Martin
Jockey: W J Lee
Finished: 2ndBeaten by: 4 lengthsSP: 2/1Weight: 9st 9lbs
Raced in rear, pushed along between horses over 2f out and soon went 3rd, ridden over 1f out and kept on into 2nd inside final furlong, not threatening winner
Race winner: Okita Soushi
Floodlit Friday Nights At Dundalk Stadium Handicap
Horse: Firstman
Trainer: A J Martin
Jockey: C T Keane
Finished: 2ndBeaten by: 1/2 lengthSP: 13/8Weight: 9st 8lbs
Mid-division, 5th halfway, closer towards outer and pressed leaders 2f out, soon ridden to challenge, led narrowly 1f out, joined inside final furlong, narrowly headed final 100 yards, kept on same pace
Race winner: Bowerman
View Restaurant At Dundalk Stadium Handicap
Horse: Firstman
Trainer: A J Martin
Jockey: W J Lee
Finished: 1stSP: 13/8Weight: 9st 4lbs
Towards rear, good headway on outer entering straight, headway to challenge over 1f out, soon led and went clear, easily
Race winner: Firstman
William Hill Play Responsibly Handicap (47-75)
Horse: Firstman
Trainer: A J Martin
Jockey: C T Keane
Finished: 1stSP: 11/1Weight: 9st 12lbs
Towards rear, pushed along and progress on wide outer from 2f out, closing in 3rd when checked 1 1/2f out, ridden in 2nd and switched left 1f out, improved to lead inside final furlong, stayed on well
Race winner: Firstman
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Horse: Firstman
Trainer: A J Martin
Jockey: C T Keane
Finished: 4thBeaten by: 3/4 lengthSP: 11/2Weight: 9st 5lbs
Prominent early, soon mid-division and 9th halfway, ridden and some headway on outer under 2f out, 6th 1f out, kept on well inside final furlong
Race winner: Cold Steel
William Hill Play Responsibly Apprentice Handicap (47-75)
Horse: Firstman
Trainer: A J Martin
Jockey: Jake Coen
Finished: 4thBeaten by: 3/4 lengthSP: 13/2Weight: 9st 12lbs
Held up towards rear, pushed along and some headway 2f out, ridden in 3rd over 1f out, no impression, kept on one pace
Race winner: S'all Good Man
Tesoro Vita Ladies Trophy (Q.R.) Handicap
Horse: Firstman
Trainer: A J Martin
Jockey: Miss M O'Sullivan
Finished: 5thBeaten by: HeadSP: 4/1Weight: 10st 13lbs
Mid-division, 10th on inner 3f out, ridden under 2f out, 5th 1f out, no extra
Race winner: Final Endeavour
Mary Rogers Memorial Handicap (47-65) Div 2
Horse: Firstman
Trainer: A J Martin
Jockey: Ben Coen
Finished: 1stSP: 11/4Weight: 10st 2lbs
Towards rear, 13th halfway, headway on inner into 7th over 2f out, went 3rd 1f out, kept on well to lead over 200 yards out
Race winner: Firstman
Pravha Handicap (47-65) Div 1
Horse: Firstman
Trainer: A J Martin
Jockey: Ben Coen
Finished: 2ndBeaten by: NeckSP: 4/1Weight: 10st 2lbs
Mid-division and 10th halfway, pushed along and some progress from 2f out, ridden from 1f out and kept on well inside final furlong without reaching winner
Race winner: Red Trail
Grant Thornton Handicap (47-65)
Horse: Firstman
Trainer: A J Martin
Jockey: Ben Coen
Finished: 2ndBeaten by: 2 1/4 lengthsSP: 17/2Weight: 10st 1lbs
Rear of mid-division, good headway on inner 2f out, 3rd and ridden over 1f out, 2nd 150 yards out, no impression on winner, kept on one pace
Race winner: Sign From Above
Oran Handicap (50-80)
Sean Cleary Memorial Handicap (47-70)
Horse: Firstman
Trainer: A J Martin
Jockey: Ben Coen
Finished: 1stSP: 14/1Weight: 9st 4lbs
Rear of mid-division, headway into 5th and pushed along 2f out, soon ridden, 4th 1f out, improved to dispute lead inside final furlong, stayed on well to lead close home
Race winner: Firstman
GAIN The Advantage Series (Ladies) Handicap
Horse: Firstman
Trainer: A J Martin
Jockey: Miss M O'Sullivan
Finished: 6thBeaten by: 1 1/2 lengthSP: 17/2Weight: 10st 5lbs
Race winner: Five Zeros
Awards & Gifts Handicap
Pat Dermody Memorial Maiden Hurdle
Horse: Firstman
Trainer: A J Martin
Jockey: P J Carberry
Finished: 7thBeaten by: Short HeadSP: 50/1Weight: 11st 12lbs
Mid-division best, ridden after 3 out, slight mistake next, kept on one pace
Race winner: Telecon
Larry O'Farrelly Memorial Maiden Hurdle
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Horse: Firstman
Trainer: A J Martin
Jockey: P J Carberry
Finished: 13thBeaten by: 1 1/4 lengthSP: 66/1Weight: 11st 12lbs
Always towards rear, no impression from 4 out, never a factor
Race winner: The Friday Man
Happy 90th Birthday Michael Louis Maiden Hurdle (Div 2)
Horse: Firstman
Trainer: A J Martin
Jockey: P J Carberry
Finished: 4thBeaten by: 17 lengthsSP: 20/1Weight: 11st 12lbs
Towards rear, closer in moderate 7th and pushed along 2 out, kept on without threatening run-in
Race winner: Prevaricate
Paddy Power 'I'd Love A Pint But I Forgot My Covid Cert' Handicap (45-70)
Galway Races Summer Festival 2022 Handicap (45-65) (Div 1)
Horse: Firstman
Trainer: A J Martin
Jockey: W J Lee
Finished: 7thBeaten by: 3/4 lengthSP: 8/1Weight: 9st 12lbs
Mid-division, ridden over 1f out, no impression in 7th 1f out, kept on one pace
Race winner: No Memory
Racing Again Sunday 7th November Handicap (45-65) (Div 2)
Irishinjuredjockeys.com Apprentice Claiming Race
Horse: Firstman
Trainer: A J Martin
Jockey: Siobhan Rutledge
Finished: 1stSP: 11/1Weight: 9st 3lbs
Mid-division, progress 2f out, soon challenged leader, led and ridden 1f out, ran on well
Race winner: Firstman
Byrne Marquees Handicap (45-65) (Div 1)
Horse: Firstman
Trainer: A J Martin
Jockey: G F Carroll
Finished: 5thBeaten by: 1/2 lengthSP: 11/1Weight: 9st 9lbs
Broke well, tracked leaders and 4th 4f out, ridden under 2f out and no extra inside final 150 yards
Race winner: No Trouble
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Horse: Firstman
Trainer: A J Martin
Jockey: C T Keane
Finished: 2ndBeaten by: 3/4 lengthSP: 4/1Weight: 9st 12lbs
Mid-division, 7th 3f out, ridden 2f out, headway into 3rd 1f out, 2nd inside final furlong, kept on
Race winner: Clew Bay
Sean Cleary Memorial Handicap (45-70)
Horse: Firstman
Trainer: A J Martin
Jockey: G F Carroll
Finished: 9thBeaten by: 1/2 lengthSP: 33/1Weight: 9st 8lbs
Mid-division, pushed along and switched left 2f out, 8th and ridden 1f out, no impression inside final furlong, kept on one pace
Race winner: Magnetic North
Fr. Breen Memorial Handicap (50-75) (Div 2)
Horse: Firstman
Trainer: A J Martin
Jockey: G F Carroll
Finished: 14thBeaten by: 2 lengthsSP: 40/1Weight: 9st 3lbs
Rear of mid-division on outer, 10th halfway, dropped towards rear and badly hampered over 2f out, soon eased
Race winner: Bell Ex One
La Bucca Restaurants Handicap (45-65) Div 2
Horse: Firstman
Trainer: A J Martin
Jockey: G F Carroll
Finished: 16thBeaten by: 1 1/2 lengthSP: 14/1Weight: 10st 1lbs
Chased leaders, 11th halfway, ridden and no extra 2f out
Race winner: Female Approach
Next Meeting At Fairyhouse June 11th Apprentice Handicap (45-75)
Horse: Firstman
Jockey: Dylan Browne McMonagle
Finished: 9thBeaten by: NeckSP: 16/1Weight: 9st 6lbs
Towards rear on outer, no impression from 3f out, some modest late progress
Race winner: Loingseoir
