Full Result 2.10 Leopardstown (IRE) | 5 February 2022

Patrick Ward & Co Solicitors Irish Arkle Novice Chase (Grade 1)

(5yo+) (2m1f43yds) 2m1f Yielding 11 fences

1st €88,500 2nd €28,500 3rd €13,500 4th €6,000 5th €3,000

Error

Pos. (Draw)	Horse / SP Trainer / Jockey	Jockey Trainer	Age	WGT	OR	TS	RPR	MR
1	1. Blue Lord (FR) 5/2 Paul Townend W P Mullins	Paul Townend W P Mullins	7	1112 t	–	132	160	–
b g Blue Bresil (FR) - Lorette (FR) (Cachet Noir)
Took keen hold, chased leaders, went second after 2 out, soon ridden, led then drifted left just after last, kept on well inside final furlong, reduced lead towards finish, all out (op 15/8)

2 ½	6. Riviere d'Etel (FR) 2/1F Jack Kennedy Gordon Elliott	Jack Kennedy Gordon Elliott	5	113 h	150	122	152	–
gr m Martaline - Angesse (FR) (Indian River)
Prominent, chased leader after 1st, led 2 out, ridden when faced challenge approaching last, jumped right and mistake last, soon headed then bit short of room, switched right inside final furlong, rallied final 110yds, just held (jockey said mare met with interference which he felt had cost him the race)

3 3¾ [4¼]	5. Saint Sam (FR) 4/1 Rachael Blackmore W P Mullins	Rachael Blackmore W P Mullins	5	1110	–	125	153	–
b g Saint Des Saints (FR) - Ladeka (FR) (Linda's Lad)
Led, not fluent 2nd, 4 lengths ahead 5th, not fluent 4 out, soon reduced lead, not fluent when headed 2 out, soon ridden and kept on, no extra approaching last (op 9/2)

4 11 [15¼]	3. Busselton (FR) 40/1 J J Slevin Joseph Patrick O'Brien	J J Slevin Joseph Patrick O'Brien	5	1110	137	112	142	–
b g Mastercraftsman (IRE) - Blessed Luck (IRE) (Rock Of Gibraltar)
Chased leader, not fluent 1st, soon lost position, dropped to rear 2nd, went modest fourth after 2 out, soon no impression (op 66/1)

5 18 [33¼]	2. Embittered (IRE) 80/1 Donagh Meyler Joseph Patrick O'Brien	Donagh Meyler Joseph Patrick O'Brien	8	1112 t	141	93	126	–
b g Fame And Glory - Kilbarry Classic (IRE) (Classic Cliche)
Always towards rear, not fluent 5th, never dangerous (op 100/1)

F	4. Haut En Couleurs (FR) 100/30 B J Cooper W P Mullins	B J Cooper W P Mullins	5	1110	–	–	–	–
b g Saint Des Saints (FR) - Sanouva (FR) (Muhtathir)
Towards rear, mistake and fell 3rd (op 7/2 tchd 16/5 and tchd 4/1)

6 ran Off time: 2:10:20 Winning time: 4m 18.20s (slow by 2.20s) Total SP: 109%
1st owner: Simon Munir & Isaac Souede (Blue Lord) 1st breeder: Mrs Joelle Morruzzi & Mrs Raymonde Demai
2nd owner: Bective Stud (Riviere d'Etel)
3rd owner: Edward Ware (Saint Sam)
Tote win: €3.10 PL: €1.60 €1.50 Ex: €7.50 CSF: €7.72 Trifecta: €22.30

After a stewards' inquiry, the placings remained unaltered.

2:10 Leopardstown (IRE) 5 Feb 2022

Patrick Ward & Co Solicitors Irish Arkle Novice Chase (Grade 1)