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Shalambar wins Leopardstown finale

Thu 13th Aug 2009, 20:41

The concluding Blackrock Maiden at Leopardstown tonight went to the Michael Halford trained Shalambar (5/1 – 7/2), a 43rd winner of the season for jockey Fran Berry.

The son of Dalakhani raced prominently throughout and got to the front a furlong and a half out, eventually recording a head win over newcomer Flattery

The win was Halford's 17th success of 2009.

Blackrock M'dn €10,500.00 1m 2f

1st

Shalambar (IRE) (3)

7/2

Tote €4.40 €1.40

2nd

hd

Flattery (GB) (2)

10/1

€2.40

3rd

1.5L

Alazan (IRE) (8)

7/1

€3.00

4th

nk

Alakhan (IRE) (1)

6/4Fav

Ireland Jockeys Trainers Francis Berry M Halford

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