irishracing.com | Race Result Aintree, Sat, 5th Apr, 2008, John Smith´s Grand National Handicap Chase grade 3) (Grade 3) of £800,000.00 6-y-o plus

4.15 John Smith´s Grand National Handicap Chase grade 3) (Grade 3) of £800,000.00 6-y-o plus 4m. 4f.

Aintree Results Sat, 5th Apr, 2008

Going - Good; National: Good to Soft-Good in places.

4.15 4m. 4f. 6-y-o plus 40 Ran
John Smith´s Grand National Handicap Chase grade 3) (Grade 3) of £800,000.00 6-y-o plus 1st - £450,640.00, 2nd - £169,760.00, 3rd - £84,960.00, 4th - £42,480.00

1st

Comply Or Die (IRE) 10-9 (Mr D A Johnson)
(9:16.60 7.65 secs faster on today's going )
Old Vic - Madam Madcap(Furry Glen)

SP 7-1JJfav

David Pipe

T J Murphy

Tote Win £8.90 Place £2.50

tracked leaders, mistake 3rd, led 2 out, stayed on strongly

23rd Feb, 08 Newcastle
1st Hcp Chs This
Race 15th Nov, 08 Cheltenham
p.u. Hcp Chs

2nd

King Johns Castle (IRE) 10-11 (Mr John P McManus)

Flemensfirth (USA) - Caislain Darai (IRE)(Fujiwara)
Breeder - John O'Neill

SP 20-1

A L T Moore

P Carberry

Place £4.60

held up in mid-division, headway 5 out, tracking leaders approaching 2 out, ridden and effort last, stayed on to go 2nd flat

9th Mar, 08 Naas
1st Hcp Hdl Rated 112 This
Race 14th Mar, 09 Naas
7th Hcp Hdl Rated 121

3rd

1.5L

Snowy Morning (IRE) 11-1 (Quayside Syndicate)

Moscow Society (USA) - Miss Perky (IRE)(Creative Plan (USA))
Breeder - Philip Morrissey

SP 16-1

W P Mullins

D J Casey

Place £5.00

close up, headway to join leader after 4 out, challenged 2 out, ridden and kept on same pace flat

23rd Feb, 08 Fairyhouse
3rd Chs Rated 155 This
Race 23rd Apr, 08 Punchestown
2nd Chs Rated 154

4th

16L

Slim Pickings (IRE) 11-3 (Doubtful Five Syndicate)

Scribano (GB) - Adapan(Pitpan)
Breeder - T A O'Donnell

SP 10-1

T J Taaffe

B J Geraghty

Place £3.10

held up towards rear, headway 23rd (Foinavon), tracking leaders 3 out, effort next, one pace flat

2nd Mar, 08 Leopardstown
5th Hcp Chs Rated 147 This
Race 9th Nov, 08 Navan
2nd Chs Rated 147

5th

Bewleys Berry (IRE) 11-0 (Andrea & Graham Wylie)

Shernazar - Approach The Dawn (IRE)(Orchestra)
Breeder - David Connors

SP 12-1

J Howard Johnson

Denis O'Regan

held up in touch, headway to lead after 4 out, headed approaching 2 out, weakened approaching last

16th Feb, 08 Haydock
p.u. Hcp Chs This
Race 26th Apr, 08 Sandown
p.u. Hcp Chs

6th

Cloudy Lane (GB) 10-11 (Mr Trevor Hemmings)

Cloudings (IRE) - Celtic Cygnet(Celtic Cone)

SP 7-1JJfav

Donald McCain

J M Maguire

mid-division, outpaced 5 out, rallied and effort approaching 2 out, no impression after

1st Mar, 08 Doncaster
1st Hcp Chs This
Race 26th Oct, 08 Aintree
9th Hcp Chs

7th

13L

Nadover (FR) 10-9 (Mr G H Storey)

Cyborg (FR) - Djerissa (FR)(Highlanders (FR))

SP 125-1

C J Mann

R M Power

towards rear, struggling from halfway

19th Mar, 08 Chepstow
7th Hcp Hdl This
Race 12th Dec, 08 Cheltenham
3rd Hcp Chs

8th

Baily Breeze (IRE) 10-11 (R A Scott)

Zaffaran (USA) - Mixed Blends(The Parson)
Breeder - A.W Buller

SP 66-1

M F Morris

P W Flood

chased leaders to 6th (Becher's Brook), lost place after, rallied briefly after 3 out, no impression

2nd Mar, 08 Leopardstown
11th Hcp Chs Rated 132 This
Race 30th Jul, 08 Galway
15th Hcp Chs Rated 129

9th

1.75L

Chelsea Harbour (IRE) 11-2 (Mrs P Duffin)

Old Vic - Jennyellen (IRE)(Phardante (FR))
Breeder - J R Weston

SP 14-1

Thomas Mullins

D N Russell

held up in touch, headway to lead 24th (Canal Turn), headed after 4 out, weakened

2nd Mar, 08 Leopardstown
4th Hcp Chs Rated 138 This
Race 26th Apr, 08 Punchestown
p.u. Hcp Chs Rated 139

10th

1.5L

Mon Mome (FR) 10-11 (Mrs Vida Bingham)

Passing Sale (FR) - Etoile Du Lion (FR)(New Target)

SP 28-1

Miss Venetia Williams

A Coleman

mid-division, headway 18th, ridden approaching 3 out, soon beaten

11th Mar, 08 Cheltenham
6th Hcp Chs This
Race 19th Apr, 08 Ayr
9th Hcp Chs

11th

3.25L

Hi Cloy (IRE) 11-12 (Mrs Susan McCloy)

Be My Native (USA) - Thomastown Girl(Tekoah)
Breeder - Mrs Paul Finegan

SP 100-1

Michael Hourigan

T Doyle

mid-division, outpaced 5 out

24th Mar, 08 Fairyhouse
2nd Hdl Rated 132 This
Race 23rd Apr, 08 Punchestown
7th Chs Rated 154

12th

1.25L

Cornish Sett (IRE) 10-10 (Mr Peter Hart)

Accordion - Hue 'n' Cry (IRE)(Denel (FR))

SP 80-1

Paul Nicholls

Mr N Scholfield

always behind

27th Dec, 07 Chepstow
8th Hcp Chs This
Race 26th Oct, 08 Wincanton
fell Hcp Chs

13th

13L

Hedgehunter (IRE) 11-12 (Mr Trevor Hemmings)

Montelimar (USA) - Aberedw (IRE)(Caerwent)
Breeder - J A Keogh

SP 10-1

W P Mullins

R Walsh

held up in mid-division, headway 25th (Valentine's), tracking leaders when hampered 4 out, ridden 3 out, gradually weakened

23rd Feb, 08 Fairyhouse
2nd Chs Rated 153 This
Race

14th

28L

Idle Talk (IRE) 10-9 (Mr Trevor Hemmings)

Hubbly Bubbly (USA) - Belon Breeze (IRE)(Strong Gale)

SP 66-1

Donald McCain

Brian Harding

mid-division, headway 19th to track leaders, ridden 3 out, soon beaten

13th Mar, 08 Cheltenham
5th Hcp Chs This
Race 2nd Nov, 08 Carlisle
2nd Hcp Chs

15th

30L

Milan Deux Mille (FR) 10-9 (F G & J E Wilson)

Double Bed (FR) - Uberaba (FR)

SP 125-1

David Pipe

T J Malone

led 1st to 4th, led 6th until headed approaching 16th, soon weakened, finish tailed off

1st Mar, 08 Newbury
7th Hcp Chs This
Race 24th Jan, 09 Doncaster
p.u. Hcp Chs

u.r.

Knowhere (IRE) 11-11 (Mr H R Mould)

Lord Americo - Andarta(Ballymore)
Breeder - John Jobson

SP 66-1

Nigel Twiston-Davies

J Tizzard

mid-division, blundered badly and

14th Mar, 08 Cheltenham
6th Chs This
Race 26th Apr, 08 Sandown
p.u. Hcp Chs

p.u.

Mr Pointment (IRE) 11-11 (Stockton Heath Racing)

Old Vic - Bettyhill (GB)(Ardross)

SP 25-1

Paul Nicholls

S Thomas

close up, led 4th to 6th, led again approaching 16th until 24th (Canal Turn), weakened after next, behind when

1st Mar, 08 Doncaster
6th Hcp Chs This
Race 25th Oct, 08 Chepstow
6th Hcp Hdl

fell

Turko (FR) 11-10 (The Stewart Family)

Turgeon (USA) - Cambaria (FR)(Nice Havrais (USA))
Breeder - Bernard Forges

SP 33-1

Paul Nicholls

R Johnson

mid-division when

13th Mar, 08 Cheltenham
3rd Chs This
Race 1st Nov, 08 Wetherby
4th Chs

fell

Madison Du Berlais (FR) 11-9 (Roger Stanley & Yvonne Reynolds II)

Indian River (FR) - Anais Du Berlais (FR)(Dom Pasquini (FR))

SP 66-1

David Pipe

T Scudamore

in touch when

26th Jan, 08 Cheltenham
5th Chs This
Race 1st Nov, 08 Ascot
6th Hcp Chs

u.r.

Simon (GB) 11-7 (Mrs Mercy Rimell)

Overbury (IRE) - Gaye Memory(Buckskin (FR))
Breeder - Mrs Mercy Rimell

SP 11-1

J L Spearing

D Elsworth

tracked leaders, blundered and

23rd Feb, 08 Kempton
4th Hcp Chs This
Race 15th Nov, 08 Cheltenham
4th Hcp Chs

fell

Ardaghey (IRE) 10-7 (D J & S A Goodman)

Lord Americo - Mrs Pepper (GB)(Lancastrian)

SP 100-1

Nigel Twiston-Davies

David England

towards rear when

13th Mar, 08 Cheltenham
p.u. Hcp Chs This
Race 24th Apr, 08 Perth
9th Hcp Chs

u.r.

Iron Man (FR) 11-5 (R Owen & P Fullagar)

Video Rock (FR) - Key Figure (FR)(Fast Topaze (USA))

SP 50-1

Peter Bowen

Christian Williams

towards rear when

14th Mar, 08 Cheltenham
p.u. Chs This
Race 19th Jul, 08 Market Rasen
8th Hcp Chs

fell

Fundamentalist (IRE) 11-4 (Mr C Cornes)

Supreme Leader - Run For Shelter(Strong Gale)

SP 66-1

Nigel Twiston-Davies

P J Brennan

mid-division when

13th Mar, 08 Cheltenham
3rd Hcp Chs This
Race 16th Apr, 08 Cheltenham
8th Hcp Chs

fell

Butler's Cabin (FR) 11-3 (Mr John P McManus)

Poliglote (GB) - Strictly Cool (USA)(Bering)
Breeder - Chris C Buckley

SP 10-1

Jonjo O'Neill

A P McCoy

held up in touch, headway to track leaders 19th, close up when

16th Feb, 08 Wincanton
3rd Hcp Chs This
Race 8th Nov, 08 Wincanton
8th Hcp Chs

p.u.

Vodka Bleu (FR) 11-2 (Mr D A Johnson)

Pistolet Bleu (IRE) - Viva Vodka (FR)(Crystal Glitters (USA))

SP 20-1

David Pipe

Paul Moloney

towards rear, struggling halfway, tailed off when

16th Feb, 08 Ascot
5th Chs This
Race 16th Apr, 08 Cheltenham
9th Hcp Chs

fell

L'Ami (FR) 11-1 (Mr John P McManus)

Lute Antique (FR) - Voltige De Nievre (FR)(Brezzo (FR))
Breeder - Marc Trinquet & Bernard Trinquet

SP 33-1

F Doumen

M A Fitzgerald

towards rear when

11th Mar, 08 Cheltenham
3rd Hcp Chs This
Race 26th Apr, 08 Punchestown
8th Hcp Chs Rated 144

fell

Contraband (GB) 11-0 (Mr F G Wilson)

Red Ransom (USA) - Shortfall (GB)(Last Tycoon)

SP 100-1

Paul Murphy

K Mercer

in touch when

14th Mar, 08 Cheltenham
p.u. Chs This
Race 24th Apr, 08 Perth
11th Hcp Chs

u.r.

Mckelvey (IRE) 11-0 (Mr N Elliott)

Anshan - Chatty Actress(Le Bavard (FR))

SP 25-1

Peter Bowen

T J O'Brien

mid-division, weakened halfway, blundered and

15th Mar, 08 Newcastle
10th Hcp Hdl This
Race

fell

Joaaci (IRE) 10-13 (Mr D A Johnson)

Presenting (GB) - Miss Sarajevo (IRE)(Brush Aside (USA))

SP 66-1

David Pipe

J W Farrelly

in touch when

29th Dec, 07 Bangor-on-Dee
7th Hcp Hdl This
Race 8th Nov, 08 Wincanton
p.u. Hcp Chs

p.u.

Point Barrow (IRE) 10-13 (Mrs P Clune Hughes, Mrs M O'Dwyer,J Foley)

Arctic Lord - Credit Transfer (IRE)(Kemal (FR))
Breeder - Henry M Dunne

SP 25-1

P Hughes

A Dobbin

behind, soon struggling, tailed off when

17th Mar, 08 Down Royal
3rd Chs Rated 139 This
Race 25th Apr, 08 Punchestown
6th Hcp Chs Rated 135

fell

D'Argent (IRE) 10-12 (Mr Nigel Bunter)

Roselier (FR) - Money Galore (IRE)(Monksfield)

SP 25-1

Alan King

R Thornton

raced wide, chased leaders until blundered badly and

16th Feb, 08 Haydock
4th Hcp Chs This
Race 26th Apr, 08 Sandown
11th Hcp Chs

fell

No Full (FR) 10-12 (Mrs P Doyle)

Useful (FR) - Rosy Junior (FR)(Labus (FR))
Breeder - M Francois Cottin

SP 125-1

Eoin Doyle

J R Barry

led to 1st, in touch when

29th Mar, 08 Navan
2nd Chs Rated 133 This
Race 19th Sep, 08 Listowel
1st Hdl

p.u.

Bob Hall (IRE) 10-11 (Mr John P McManus)

Sadler's Wells (USA) - Be My Hope (IRE)(Be My Native (USA))
Breeder - Katom

SP 100-1

Jonjo O'Neill

N Fehily

towards rear, struggling halfway, tailed off when

11th Mar, 08 Cheltenham
p.u. Hcp Chs This
Race 13th Feb, 09 Sandown
3rd Chs

p.u.

Naunton Brook (GB) 10-10 (Mr David Langdon)

Alderbrook (GB) - Give Me An Answer(True Song)

SP 66-1

Nigel Twiston-Davies

A Tinkler

soon behind, tailed off when

15th Mar, 08 Uttoxeter
9th Hcp Chs This
Race 26th Oct, 08 Wincanton
4th Hcp Chs

u.r.

Tumbling Dice (IRE) 10-10 (Mrs John Donegan)

King's Theatre (IRE) - Eva Fay (IRE)(Fayruz)
Breeder - John McEnery

SP 100-1

T J Taaffe

T G M Ryan

tracked leaders, blundered and

24th Feb, 08 Naas
6th Chs Rated 140 This
Race 14th Dec, 08 Cork
3rd Chs Rated 137

fell

Backbeat (IRE) 10-9 (Andrea & Graham Wylie)

Bob Back (USA) - Pinata(Deep Run)

SP 100-1

J Howard Johnson

K Renwick

towards rear when

3rd Feb, 08 Musselburgh
4th Hcp Hdl This
Race 1st Nov, 08 Wetherby
15th Hcp Hdl

fell

Kelami (FR) 10-9 (Halewood International Ltd)

Lute Antique (FR) - Voltige De Nievre (FR)(Brezzo (FR))

SP 66-1

F Doumen

F Keniry

held up towards rear, headway and in touch when mistake and

23rd Feb, 08 Kempton
2nd Hcp Chs This
Race 28th Feb, 09 Kempton
7th Hcp Hdl

fell

Black Apalachi (IRE) 10-8 (Gerard Burke)

Old Vic - Hattons Dream (IRE)(Be My Native (USA))
Breeder - Thomas Hatton

SP 66-1

D T Hughes

A J McNamara

close up when

2nd Mar, 08 Leopardstown
10th Hcp Chs Rated 131 This
Race 25th Apr, 08 Punchestown
2nd Hcp Chs Rated 130

fell

Philson Run (IRE) 10-8 (Gale Force One)

Un Desperado (FR) - Isis(Deep Run)

SP 25-1

Nick Williams

D Jacob

towards rear, hampered and

16th Feb, 08 Haydock
b.d. Hcp Chs This
Race 19th Apr, 08 Ayr
5th Hcp Chs

p.u.

Dun Doire (IRE) 10-7 (Dunderry Racing Syndicate)

Leading Counsel (USA) - Yes Boss (IRE)(Carlingford Castle)
Breeder - Mrs Sarah Martin

SP 33-1

A J Martin

R McGrath

mid-division, struggling halfway, tailed off when

17th Mar, 08 Down Royal
2nd Chs Rated 137 This
Race 6th Dec, 08 Navan
3rd Hcp Hdl Rated 108

Off
Time 9m. 16.60 secs, which is 7.65 secs faster than the course average on today's going
Tote Exacta- £172.10
Tote Trifecta- £4664.00.

2007 Silver Birch 10 10-6 R M Power 33/1 (Gordon Elliott)
2006 Numbersixvalverde 10 10-8 N P Madden 11/1 (Martin Brassil)
2005 Hedgehunter 9 11-1 R Walsh 7/1Fav (W P Mullins)
2004 Amberleigh House 12 10-10 G Lee 16/1 (D McCain)
2003 Monty's Pass 10 10-7 B J Geraghty 16/1 (James Joseph Mangan)

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