irishracing.com | Race Result Leopardstown, Sat, 29th Dec, 2007, Martinstown Opportunity Handicap Steeplechase (Rated 0-116) of €15,000.00 4-y-o plus

Leopardstown Result

Sat, 29th Dec, 2007

Going - Yielding (Heavy in places). Overcast and windy with threat of showers.

Jackpot Pool - €30,000.00 Winning Units - 227 Dividend - €99.10. Placepot Pool - €18,672.00 Winning Units - 53 Dividend - €259.80. Tote Aggregate - €416270.00.

Summary

12.25

Martinstown Opportunity Handicap Steeplechase (Rated 0-116) of €15,000.00 4-y-o plus 2m. 5f.

12.25 2m. 5f. 4-y-o plus12 Ran
Martinstown Opportunity Handicap Steeplechase (Rated 0-116) of €15,000.00 4-y-o plus

1st - €10,365.00, 2nd - €2,550.00, 3rd - €1,200.00, 4th - €750.00 12 Ran

Race Conditions

1st

Royal Man (FR) 6, ch g 11-9 (Gigginstown House Stud)
(5:54.4 14.29 secs slower on today's going ) Rated 112
Garde Royale - Fayolia (FR)(Tip Moss (FR))
Breeder - M Jean-Michael Vergnaud

SP 9/1

C F Swan

D G Hogan(2)

made all, ridden and strongly pressed after 2 out, left clear last, kept on under pressure

1st Dec, 07 Fairyhouse
2nd Hcp Chs Rated 109 This
Race 24th Jan, 08 Gowran Park
9th Hcp Chs Rated 120

2nd

10L

Dead Sound (IRE) 7, ch g 11-4 (John P McManus)
(5:56.9) Rated 109
Bob Back (USA) - Tonto's Girl(Strong Gale)
Breeder - Michael Conlon

SP 10/1

T J Taaffe

A B Joyce(4)

mid-division, took closer order on outer from 4th, 3rd halfway, 2nd 6 out, 3rd after 3 out, left 2nd next, ridden to challenge straight, no extra after mistake last, eased run-in

9th Dec, 07 Punchestown
4th Hcp Chs Rated 108 This
Race 27th Feb, 08 Downpatrick
p.u. Hcp Chs Rated 111

3rd

Forest Leaves (IRE) 7, bl g 11-3 (Legal Access Syndicate)
(5:58.4) Rated 106
Charnwood Forest (IRE) - Premier Code (IRE)(Kefaah (USA))
Breeder - David Murphy

SP 11/1

D T Hughes

N J O'Shea(2)

prominent, 4th halfway, 5th 3 out, left moderate 3rd next, kept on same pace

15th Dec, 07 Fairyhouse
3rd Nov Chs Rated 106 This
Race 26th Jan, 08 Navan
fell Nov Chs Rated 105

4th

27L

Hollow Ranger (IRE) 6, b g 10-6 (T D Stronge)
(6:05.2) Rated 97
Norwich - Clarina Queen (IRE)(Orchestra)
Breeder - James Collins

SP 33/1

P J Rothwell

K H Clarke(4)

towards rear, mistakes 6th and 7th, slightly hampered 3 out, left remote 4th 2 out, no impression

16th Dec, 07 Navan
6th Nov Chs This
Race 24th Jan, 08 Gowran Park
p.u. Hcp Chs Rated 96

5th

35+L

Mon Oiseau (FR) 7, b g 11-3 (Mrs A Dunlop)
(6:15.7) Rated 108
Port Lyautey (FR) - Amour D'Oiseau (FR)(Dirak Creiomin (FR))
Breeder - M Michel Le Meur

SP 7/1

A L T Moore

S G Carey(4)

mid-division, 6th halfway, dropped towards rear 5 out, soon no extra, completely tailed off

14th Dec, 07 Cheltenham
u.r. Hcp Chs This
Race 27th Feb, 08 Downpatrick
9th Hcp Chs Rated 107

u.r.

Luteur Collonges (FR) 8, br g 11-2 (P A D Scouller)
Rated 107
Kadalko (FR) - Amazone Collonges (FR)(Olmeto)

SP 40/1

Mrs John Harrington

M J Bolger(4)

prominent, 4th when unseated rider 3rd

29th Nov, 07 Thurles
fell Chs Rated 111 This
Race 1st Jan, 08 Fairyhouse
p.u. Hcp Chs Rated 107

p.u.

Kerrys Cottage (IRE) 8, b f 11-1 (Island Bridge Racing Syndicate)
Rated 102
Leading Counsel (USA) - Tromeup-sumtin(Ardoon)
Breeder - Liam Healy

SP 16/1

W J Burke

K T Coleman

always behind, reminders before 5th, tailed off 6 out, pulled up before 4 out

22nd Nov, 07 Thurles
5th Hcp Chs Rated 104 This
Race 2nd Mar, 08 Clonmel
4th Hcp Chs Rated 98

fell

Satoha (IRE) 9, br g 10-11 (Never Despair Syndicate)
Rated 102
Zaffaran (USA) - Whackers World(Whistling Deer)
Breeder - Miss Hilary Gibson

SP 16/1

F Flood

S J Hassett(4)

fell 1st

16th Dec, 07 Navan
16th Hcp Chs Rated 105 This
Race 1st Jan, 08 Fairyhouse
fell Hcp Chs Rated 102

p.u.

Whizbang (IRE) 8, br g 11-1 (John P McManus)
Rated 102
Presenting (GB) - Native Gale (IRE)(Be My Native (USA))
Breeder - Miller's Bloodstock Ltd

SP 6/1

E J O'Grady

M P Walsh

prominent, 2nd from 3rd, weakened under pressure 5 out, tailed off when pulled up before 2 out

16th Dec, 07 Navan
6th Hcp Chs Rated 102 This
Race 13th Feb, 08 Fairyhouse
6th Hcp Chs Rated 101

u.r.

Well Run (IRE) 6, b g 10-12 (Incl 4lb penalty) (Mrs Moira McGrath)
Rated 97
Saddlers' Hall (IRE) - Arctic Run(Deep Run)
Breeder - Michael D McGrath

SP 13/8fav

Noel Meade

E M Butterly(2)

tracked leaders, 5th 4 out, headway next, close 2nd and every chance when mistake and unseated rider 2 out

22nd Dec, 07 Navan
1st Hcp Chs Rated 97 This
Race 1st Jan, 08 Fairyhouse
1st Hcp Chs Rated 97

fell

Retrievethelegend (IRE) 8, gr g 9-12 (Incl 1lbs overweight) (Declan O'Farrell)
Rated 88
Flying Legend (USA) - Nellsway (GB)(Neltino)
Breeder - J Walker

SP 14/1

J T R Dreaper

R T Dunne(4)

held up in touch, progress 6 out, 5th next, 3rd 4 out, 4th and ridden when fell 2 out

16th Dec, 07 Navan
3rd Hcp Chs Rated 86 This
Race 1st Jan, 08 Fairyhouse
3rd Hcp Chs Rated 88

u.r.

The Crazy Parson (IRE) 8, b g 9-6 (Frederick Woods)
Rated 83
Leading Counsel (USA) - Mother General(The Parson)

SP 10/1

A J Martin

C D Maxwell(4)

towards rear, moderate 6th and some progress 4 out, blundered and unseated rider next

6th Nov, 07 Exeter
1st Hcp Hdl This
Race 23rd Jan, 08 Musselburgh
5th Hcp Chs

Off 12.25
Time 5m. 54.40 secs, which is 14.29 secs slower than the course average on today's going

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