irishracing.com | Race Result Naas, Sun, 7th Jan, 2007, Martinstown Opportunity Handicap Hurdle (Rated 74-109) of €15,000.00 4-y-o plus

3.30 Martinstown Opportunity Handicap Hurdle (Rated 74-109) of €15,000.00 4-y-o plus 2m.

Naas Results Sun, 7th Jan, 2007

Going - Soft to Heavy. Overcast

Jackpot Pool - €10,545.00 Winning Units - 1 Dividend - €7,908.70. Placepot Pool - €752.00 Winning Units - 9 Dividend - €62.60. Tote Aggregate - €123753.00.

3.30 2m. 4-y-o plus 25 Ran
Martinstown Opportunity Handicap Hurdle (Rated 74-109) of €15,000.00 4-y-o plus 1st - €10,365.00, 2nd - €2,550.00, 3rd - €1,200.00, 4th - €750.00

Race Conditions

1st

Selous Scout (IRE) 9-12 (Lady J Fowler)
(4:19.98 9.29 secs slower on today's going ) Rated 84(+4 after this run)
Be My Native (USA) - Lady Leona(Leander)
Breeder - Miss Laura Devitt

SP 14/1

J R H Fowler

A P Fagan(4)

Tote Win €14.90 Place €3.10

mid-division, 9th after 3 out, headway approaching last, led close home, all out to hold on near finish

31st Dec, 06 Punchestown
5th Hcp Hdl Rated 83 This
Race 3rd Feb, 07 Fairyhouse
5th Hcp Hdl Rated 88

2nd

shd

Little Tommy (IRE) 9-13 (Mrs M Melican)
(4:19.98) Rated 84(+3 after this run)
Old Vic - Laura Gale (IRE)(Strong Gale)
Breeder - J.M. Foley

SP 14/1

T J Kidd

S G McDermott(3)

Place €5.40

held up, progress into 9th after 2 out, ran on strongly from last, just failed

27th Dec, 06 Limerick
3rd Hcp Hdl Rated 83 This
Race 21st Jan, 07 Cork
5th Hcp Hdl Rated 87

3rd

Impartial (GB) 10-10 (James Gough)
(4:20.26) Rated 96(+2 after this run)
Polish Precedent (USA) - Always Friendly (GB)(High Line)
Breeder - Newgate Stud Company

SP 25/1

T J Arnold

R T Dunne(4)

Place €12.40

settled 4th, 3rd 3 out, led next, strongly pressed last, soon headed, kept on under pressure

16th Dec, 06 Fairyhouse
8th Hcp Hdl Rated 97 This
Race 23rd Jan, 07 Thurles
9th Hcp Hdl Rated 98

4th

shd

Carrodown Boy (IRE) 9-13 (Morgan Downey)
(4:20.28) Rated 83(+1 after this run)
Executive Perk - Island Paradise (IRE)(Phardante (FR))

SP 25/1

Annette McMahon

K T Coleman(2)

Place €19.00

held up towards rear, headway into 4th after 3 out, 2nd after 2 out, led after last, headed and no extra close home

29th Dec, 06 Limerick
6th Hcp Hdl Rated 85 This
Race 3rd Feb, 07 Fairyhouse
p.u. Hcp Hdl Rated 84

5th

0.5L

Premier Hero (IRE) 10-2 (J P Broderick)
(4:20.43) Rated 86
Flemensfirth (USA) - Shuil Mandy (IRE)(Mandalus)
Breeder - James Dullea

SP 8/1

J P Broderick

J F Levins(2)

led, headed before 4th, remained close up, 4th approaching last, kept on under pressure

26th Dec, 06 Limerick
4th Mdn Hdl Rated 85 This
Race 25th Jan, 07 Gowran Park
16th Hcp Hdl Rated 86

6th

Cherryhill Star (IRE) 10-13 (P F Durkan)
(4:20.50) Rated 95
Shernazar - Solo Guest(Northern Guest (USA))

SP 14/1

Anthony Mullins

M P Madden

close up, led before 4th, headed before 2 out, no extra from last

4th Jan, 07 Thurles
r.o. Mdn Hdl Rated 95 This
Race 14th Jan, 07 Leopardstown
15th Hcp Hdl Rated 95

7th

0.5L

Massinis Best (IRE) 10-0 (Six Of The Best Syndicate)
(4:20.65) Rated 86
Dr Massini (IRE) - My Share (IRE)(Be My Native (USA))

SP 33/1

Peter Casey

O Casey(4)

towards rear, headway after 3 out, 10th after 2 out, stayed on well from last, short of room close home

25th May, 06 Clonmel
11th Mdn Hdl This
Race 21st Jan, 07 Fairyhouse
14th Hcp Hdl Rated 86

8th

Angels' Share (IRE) 9-13 (High Spirits Racing Club)
(4:20.91) Rated 83
Saddlers' Hall (IRE) - Miss Mylette (IRE)(Torus)
Breeder - J Mangan

SP 9/1

Noel Meade

E M Butterly(2)

mid-division, progress 3 out, 6th 2 out, challenged approaching last, kept on same pace

16th Dec, 06 Fairyhouse
5th Mdn Hdl This
Race 8th May, 07 Fairyhouse
2nd Hcp Hdl Rated 83

9th

0.75L

Mr Muffin Man (IRE) 10-13 (G Gannon)
(4:21.13) Rated 99(-1 after this run)
Beneficial (GB) - My Baloo(On Your Mark)
Breeder - Tom Hogan

SP 20/1

M Halford

A C Browne(4)

held up, kept on well from 2 out

26th Dec, 06 Leopardstown
10th Hcp Hdl Rated 100 This
Race 29th Apr, 07 Gowran Park
6th Hcp Hdl Rated 98

10th

Code Of Rules (IRE) 11-8 (Mark Nulty)
(4:21.16) Rated 108(-1 after this run)
Bob Back (USA) - Thistle Witch (IRE)(Be My Native (USA))
Breeder - David Maher

SP 14/1

T J Taaffe

A B Joyce(4)

towards rear, kept on from before 2 out

21st Oct, 06 Fairyhouse
6th Hcp Hdl Rated 108 This
Race 11th Feb, 07 Naas
3rd Hcp Hdl Rated 107

11th

Alberti (IRE) 10-9 (Jilly Jolly Racing Syndicate)
(4:22.25) Rated 93(-1 after this run)
Desert Prince (IRE) - Alcadia (IRE)(Thatching)
Breeder - Dr M.V.O'Brien

SP 20/1

D T Hughes

N J O'Shea(2)

held up, progress on outer after 3 out, 7th after 2 out, no extra from last

31st Dec, 06 Punchestown
11th Hcp Hdl Rated 94 This
Race 6th Jul, 07 Wexford
1st Hcp Hdl Rated 92

12th

Take Your Mark (IRE) 10-4 (A P Cummins)
(4:22.75) Rated 90(-2 after this run)
Goldmark (USA) - Mummys Best(Bustino)
Breeder - Patrick J Fadden

SP 25/1

D Broad

M J Bolger(4)

held up, effort after 3 out, soon no extra

31st Dec, 06 Punchestown
16th Hcp Hdl Rated 93 This
Race 20th Jan, 07 Naas
7th Hcp Hdl Rated 88

13th

Ansari (IRE) 10-7 (Miss Rita Shah)
(4:23.25) Rated 93(-2 after this run)
Selkirk (USA) - Anaza(Darshaan)
Breeder - H.H. The Aga Khan's Studs S.C.

SP 20/1

Patrick O Brady

E F Power(4)

never a factor

23rd Dec, 06 Navan
16th Hcp Hdl Rated 96 This
Race 14th Feb, 07 Fairyhouse
7th Hcp Hdl Rated 91

14th

Digger (IRE) 9-11 (Maghtera Syndicate)
(4:24.24) Rated 82(-1 after this run)
Danzig Connection (USA) - Baliana (GB)(Midyan (USA))
Breeder - J A Porteous & C.B.B Booth

SP 16/1

Seamus Fahey

A J Donoghue(3)

tracked leaders, 6th 4 out, weakened approaching 2 out

27th Dec, 06 Limerick
5th Hcp Hdl Rated 82 This
Race 4th Feb, 07 Limerick
7th Nov Chs

15th

shd

Roman Villa (USA) 10-12 (D Pierce)
(4:24.25) Rated 96
Chester House (USA) - Danzante (USA)(Danzig (USA))

SP 3/1fav

Mrs John Harrington

A D Leigh(2)

held up, 8th after 3 out, soon weakened

28th Dec, 06 Leopardstown
4th Hcp Hdl Rated 95 This
Race 3rd Jun, 07 Listowel
4th Flat

16th

0.5L

Johnnes Sister (IRE) 9-13 (John J Coleman)
(4:24.39) Rated 88(-2 after this run)
Petardia (GB) - Johny Belinda (IRE)(Orchestra)

SP 14/1

John J Coleman

C D Maxwell(7)

always behind

26th Dec, 06 Down Royal
4th Mdn Hdl This
Race 22nd Apr, 07 Cork
21st Hcp Hdl Rated 86

17th

2.5L

Lazuli Moon (GB) 9-13 (G Burke)
(4:24.99) Rated 85(-1 after this run)
Alflora (IRE) - Queens Connection(Bay Express)
Breeder - Peter Cassidy

SP 10/1

P J Rothwell

S W Jackson(4)

tracked leaders in 3rd, 4th 3 out, weakened from next, eased

27th Dec, 06 Limerick
1st Hcp Hdl Rated 76 This
Race 7th Feb, 07 Down Royal
18th Hcp Hdl Rated 84

18th

Low Expectations (GB) 10-10 (Myhomedubai.com Syndicate)
(4:26.63) Rated 94(-1 after this run)
Second Empire (IRE) - La Dolce Vita (GB)(Mazilier (USA))
Breeder - P K Gardner

SP 10/1

E McNamara

B C Byrnes(2)

always behind, trailing from 3 out

23rd Dec, 06 Navan
4th Hcp Hdl Rated 95 This
Race 27th May, 07 Tralee
2nd Nov Chs

19th

Almutamore (IRE) 9-10 (Mrs P McCarthy)
(4:26.91) Rated 82(-2 after this run)
Almutawakel (GB) - Morcote (IRE)(Magical Wonder (USA))
Breeder - Newlands House Stud

SP 33/1

John Joseph Murphy

B S Carey(4)

prominent, 5th to 3 out, soon no extra

29th Dec, 06 Leopardstown
p.u. Hdl This
Race

20th

Miss Vickie (IRE) 9-11 (James Cleary)
(4:28.96) Rated 83(-2 after this run)
Old Vic - Wonder Bird (Ger)(Days At Sea (USA))
Breeder - Cyril O'Hara

SP 25/1

Seamus Fahey

S E Butler(4)

settled in mid-division, weakened from 3 out

26th Dec, 06 Down Royal
7th Hcp Hdl Rated 84 This
Race 10th May, 07 Clonmel
5th Hcp Hdl Rated 81

21st

shd

All Heart (GB) 11-2 (Mrs Helen Mullins)
(4:28.97) Rated 102(-2 after this run)
Alhaarth (IRE) - Meznh (IRE)(Mujtahid (USA))
Breeder - Shadewell Estate Company Ltd

SP 14/1

Thomas Mullins

J M Delaney(4)

mid-division, mistake 4 out, no extra

25th May, 06 Clonmel
3rd Nov Chs This
Race 3rd Feb, 07 Fairyhouse
9th Hcp Hdl Rated 100

22nd

17L

Delgany Toulon (IRE) 10-4 (G O'Hagan)
(4:33.20) Rated 90(-2 after this run)
Toulon (GB) - Kabarda(Relkino)
Breeder - Patrick Kinsella

SP 25/1

D Broad

K H Clarke(4)

always behind

7th Sep, 04 Galway
7th Hcp Hdl Rated 95 This
Race 1st Apr, 07 Limerick
8th Hdl Rated 88

23rd

16L

Jamie's Boy (IRE) 11-5 (M J O'Shea)
(4:37.13) Rated 101(-1 after this run)
Lord Americo - Out Of Fashion (IRE)(Lancastrian)
Breeder - Mrs Sarah C Sands

SP 12/1

V P Donoghue

R C Colgan

held up, progress into 9th 4 out, no impression from next