irishracing.com | Race Result Naas, Tue, 18th Mar, 2008, Book Your Summer BBQ Package Mdn Hdle of €12,000.00 4/5-y-o

3.05 Book Your Summer BBQ Package Mdn Hdle of €12,000.00 4/5-y-o 2m.

Naas Results Tue, 18th Mar, 2008

Going - Soft to Heavy (Heavy in places).

Jackpot Pool - €6,673.00 Winning Units - 70 Dividend - €72.50. Placepot Pool - €10,691.31 Winning Units - 150 Dividend - €53.40. Tote Aggregate - €50641.00.

3.05 2m. 4/5-y-o 19 Ran
Book Your Summer BBQ Package Mdn Hdle of €12,000.00 4/5-y-o 1st - €8,292.00, 2nd - €2,040.00, 3rd - €960.00, 4th - €600.00

A wide open market with four co-favourites at 13/2 and not surprisingly a shock winner in the shape of EARTH AND SKY, who hadn't shown much in two hurdle outings early last summer on much faster ground. The former Godolphin in-mate was never far off the pace but came under pressure entering the straight, at which point GENTLEMAN JEFF was travelling like a winner. However he stuck to the task in game fashion and has the scope to progress further, perhaps even over a longer trip.

The Dermot Weld-trained gelding jumped well on this his hurdle debut, and a combination of the ground and being in front too long probably contributed to him being collared by the winner on the run-in. This represented a promising start to his hurdle career, and he looks sure to pay his way on better ground in the coming months.

The pair pulled clear of the remainder, with the front-running MATCHMAKEOVER beaten in third when falling at the last. Another hurdle newcomer INDIANACA caught the eye staying on into the frame after half the field were in front of her at the second last.

There was some merit in the debut effort of LORD DES EPEIRES, who can be expected to build on this, while the patiently-ridden LUCKY SPRING never got in a meaningful blow. The latter will benefit from this run and can be seen to better effect when the ground dries a bit.

ARDISTAN (lame) was a non-runner.

Race Conditions

1st

Earth And Sky (USA) 11-5 (John J Brennan)
(4:06.4 4.20 secs faster on today's going )
Dynaformer (USA) - Earthly Angel (USA)(Crafty Prospector (USA))
Breeder - Craig Singer

SP 20/1

Eoin Doyle

M P Butler(7)

Tote Win €56.40 Place €7.40

chased leaders, 4th halfway, improved to 2nd entering straight, ridden to challenge last, stayed on to lead last 150yds, kept on well

31st May, 07 Punchestown
18th Mdn Hdl This
Race 29th Mar, 08 Navan
p.u. Hcp Hdl Rated 105

2nd

Gentleman Jeff (USA) 11-0 (Dr R Lambe)
(4:06.7)
Mr Greeley (USA) - Wooing (USA)(Stage Door Johnny (USA))
Breeder - Liberation Farm & Cho LLC

SP 13/2Cfav

D K Weld

D T Evans

Place €1.20

chased leaders, 5th halfway, improved to lead 3 out, strongly pressed last, headed last 150yds and no extra

19th Oct, 07 Dundalk
8th Flat Hcp Rated 73 This
Race 31st Jul, 08 Galway
12th Flat Hcp Rated 70

3rd

10L

Indianaca (IRE) 10-2 (Mrs Ann D Coogan)
(4:09.1)
Indian Danehill (IRE) - White Caps(Shirley Heights)
Breeder - M Coogan

SP 12/1

Aidan Anthony Howard

M P Flanagan(7)

Place €7.10

held up, headway to 10th entering straight, stayed on to 6th before last, left 5th, kept on run-in

28th Sep, 07 Dundalk
13th Flat Hcp Rated 66 This
Race 29th Mar, 08 Navan
1st Mdn Hdl

4th

Mister Tibbs (IRE) 11-5 (Exors of Late Cathal M Ryan)
(4:09.6)
Rashar (USA) - Native Craft (IRE)(Be My Native (USA))

SP 10/1

D T Hughes

C D Maxwell(7)

Place €4.70

mid-division, 10th halfway, ridden into 6th entering straight, no extra in 5th after 2 out, kept on same pace, left moderate 4th last

3rd Feb, 08 Punchestown
12th Mdn Hdl This
Race 14th Apr, 08 Tramore
fell Mdn Hdl Rated 96

5th

0.5L

Junior Boss (IRE) 11-12 (Michael Earls)
(4:09.7)
All My Dreams (IRE) - Bowland Park (GB)(Nicholas Bill)
Breeder - Michael Keane

SP 16/1

Michael Hourigan

T J Doyle

chased leaders, 6th halfway, ridden into 4th entering straight, no extra from 2 out and kept on same pace, left moderate 3rd last, weakened run-in

1st Mar, 08 Navan
10th Mdn Hdl This
Race 17th May, 08 Kilbeggan
14th Hcp Hdl Rated 95

6th

Lord Des Epeires (FR) 11-5 (Liam Breslin)
(4:11.6)
Grand Seigneur (FR) - Hera Des Epeires (FR)(Cadoudal (FR))

SP 11/1

A L T Moore

S G Carey(7)

mid-division, 11th halfway, some headway in 9th 3 out, stayed on to moderate 7th 2 out, kept on one pace

This
Race 5th May, 08 Limerick
3rd Nov Chs

7th

5.5L

Lucky Spring (IRE) 11-12 (R C Moore)
(4:13.0)
Key Of Luck (USA) - Charlton Spring (IRE)(Masterclass (USA))
Breeder - A M Burke

SP 13/2Cfav

Patrick Martin

J P Byrne

in rear, some headway to 11th entering straight, kept on same pace from 2 out

28th Oct, 07 Galway
9th Flat Hcp Rated 73 This
Race 27th Mar, 08 Thurles
11th Mdn Hdl

8th

0.5L

One More Bottle (IRE) 11-12 (Mrs T Hyde)
(4:13.1)
Taipan (IRE) - Tonmarie Chance (IRE)(Henbit (USA))

SP 16/1

Thomas Carberry

P A Carberry

tracked leaders, 7th halfway, ridden and no impression 4 out, kept on one pace

9th Feb, 08 Naas
13th Mdn Hdl This
Race 29th Mar, 08 Navan
8th Hcp Hdl Rated 90

9th

1.25L

Exit Closed (IRE) 11-12 (Mrs Kathleen Quinn)
(4:13.5)
Exit To Nowhere (USA) - Bramble Fair (IRE)(Montelimar (USA))

SP 8/1

Mrs John Harrington

A D Leigh

chased leader, 2nd halfway, 3rd and ridden 3 out, no extra in 6th before 2 out and weakened

19th Feb, 08 Punchestown
11th Mdn Hdl This
Race 7th May, 08 Punchestown
12th Mdn Hdl

10th

0.5L

Righteous Glory (IRE) 11-12 (Coleman Bloodstock Limited)
(4:13.6)
Accordion - Mirazur (IRE)(Good Thyne (USA))

SP 11/1

N Nevin

J R Barry

chased leaders, 3rd halfway, ridden in 5th 3 out, no extra and weakened straight

19th Feb, 08 Punchestown
13th Mdn Hdl This
Race 20th Apr, 08 Cork
4th Nov Chs

11th

5.5L

Irish Realm (USA) 11-12 (Gabriel Dixon)
(4:15.0)
Royal Anthem (USA) - Beyond The Realm (USA)(Stop the Music (USA))

SP 7/1

Paul Magnier

P Carberry

mid-division, 9th halfway, no impression from 4 out

This
Race 22nd Mar, 08 Fairyhouse
11th Mdn Hdl

12th

0.5L

Dan Kahtan (IRE) 11-12 (Donal O'Connor)
(4:15.1)
Kahtan (GB) - Dan Can Lady(Black Minstrel)

SP 14/1

Michael Hourigan

Andrew J McNamara

tracked leaders early, lost place before halfway, never a factor

20th Jan, 08 Killeagh P
4th P to P This
Race 8th Apr, 08 Fairyhouse
5th Mdn Hdl

13th

0.5L

Dec Approved (IRE) 11-0 (Dec Approved Partnership)
(4:15.2)
Lord Americo - Over The Grand (IRE)(Over The River (FR))

SP 20/1

Michael P Hourigan

S J Gray(7)

always towards rear

This
Race 8th Apr, 08 Fairyhouse
p.u. Mdn Hdl

14th

Carlos (IRE) 10-11 (Incl -3lbs overweight) (Mrs P J Conway)
(4:17.4)
Danehill Dancer (IRE) - Handora (IRE)(Hernando (FR))
Breeder - Mrs P J Conway

SP 11/1

J T R Dreaper

A E Lynch

tracked leaders, 8th halfway, ridden in 7th 3 out, weakened entering straight

This
Race 2nd Apr, 08 Gowran Park
10th Mdn Hdl

15th

35+L