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Downpatrick Results Sun, 10th Aug, 2008
Going - Yielding, Yielding to Soft in places. Fine
Pat O´Hare Bookmakers Rosebank H´dle of €12,000.00 4-y-o plus 2m. 1f. 172yds.
1st - €8,292.00, 2nd - €2,040.00, 3rd - €960.00, 4th - €600.00
6 Ran
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See also » Hassett-gets-McConnells-Approval-at-Downpatrick 
Shane (Hassett) gave him a lovely ride but he said he may have hit the front a little early. Royal Approval won this race last year and will run again at Ballinrobe tomorrow, in a Flat handicap, provided he is ok in the morning - he is a tough horse who takes his racing well.
John C McConnell, trainer
A hurdle race for four yrs old and upwards that have not won more than one hurdle race
Weights - 4-y-o 11st; 5-y-o and up 11st 5lb; Mares allowed 5lb
Penalties - Winner of a hurdle race 7lb extra;
(4:23.8 1.62 secs faster on today's going ) Rated 99
Royal Applause (GB) - Inimitable (GB)(Polish Precedent (USA))
Breeder - Aylesfield Farms Stud
SP 14/1
(4:23.9) Rated 115
Indian Ridge - Absolute Glee (USA)(Kenmare (FR))
Breeder - Moyglare Stud Farm Ltd
SP 5/4fav
(4:25.8)
Sadler's Wells (USA) - Fictitious (GB)(Machiavellian (USA))
Breeder - The Queen
SP 33/1
(4:27.7)
Pistolet Bleu (IRE) - Monadante (IRE)(Phardante (FR))
SP 16/1
(4:30.6)
Saddlers' Hall (IRE) - Lady Midas (USA)(Golden Act (USA))
SP 6/1
Rated 121
Chester House (USA) - Danzante (USA)(Danzig (USA))
SP 11/8
Time 4m. 23.80 secs, which is 1.62 secs faster than the course average on today's going
Non runners Amicus Curiae , Yachvili , Lough Carraig (GB), Portalon (USA)
2007 Royal Approval 8 10-12 S J Hassett (7) 7/1 (John C McConnell)
2006 Mango Catcher 6 11-12 R Walsh 7/2 (Paul Nolan)
2005 Atelios 4 11-7 T P Treacy 9/2 (Mrs John Harrington)
