Full Result 3.35 Limerick (IRE) | 23 October 2022

JT McNamara Ladbrokes Munster National Handicap Chase (Grade A)

(4yo+) 3m Soft 16 fences

1st €53,100 2nd €17,100 3rd €8,100 4th €3,600 5th €1,800 6th €900

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Pos. (Draw)	Horse / SP Trainer / Jockey	Jockey Trainer	Age	WGT	OR	TS	RPR	MR
1	10. The Big Dog (IRE) 16/1 Keith Donoghue Peter Fahey	Keith Donoghue Peter Fahey	9	114	140	118	147	–
b g Mahler - Saddlers Leader (IRE) (Saddlers' Hall)
Prominent, went second and 2 lengths down when ridden and jumped right 2 out, stayed on to lead final strides (op 20/1)

2 hd	11. Ain't That A Shame (IRE) 5/1F Sean O'Keeffe Henry De Bromhead	Sean O'Keeffe Henry De Bromhead	8	111	137	115	143	–
b g Jeremy (USA) - Castletown Girl (Bob Back)
Travelled strongly, in touch with leaders, headway and led 8th, 2 lengths ahead 2 out, shaken up when mistake and pecked on landing last, soon ridden, kept on but headed final strides (op 6/1)

3 9 [9¼]	14. Donkey Years (IRE) 6/1 Mark Walsh E McNamara	Mark Walsh E McNamara	8	1012 tp	134	104	131	–
b g Robin Des Champs (FR) - Misty Heather (IRE) (Oscar)
Midfield, headway and ridden when went third before 2 out, no impression approaching last (op 7/1)

4 1½ [10¾]	2. A Wave Of The Sea (IRE) 14/1 Simon Torrens Joseph Patrick O'Brien	Simon Torrens Joseph Patrick O'Brien	6	1111 b	147	116	143	–
b g Born To Sea (IRE) - Je T'Adore (IRE) (Montjeu)
Towards rear of midfield, ridden and headway when went fourth before 2 out, made no impression (op 16/1)

5 1¾ [12½]	15. Walking On Glass (IRE) 18/1 Aidan Kelly ⁷ Padraig Roche	Aidan Kelly ⁷ Padraig Roche	7	104 p	133	101	127	–
br g Big Bad Bob (IRE) - Cocktail Hour (IRE) (Notnowcato)
Held up in rear, ridden and headway after 3 out, kept on, never near to challenge (op 16/1)

6 11 [23½]	12. Defi Bleu (FR) 33/1 Jordan Gainford Gordon Elliott	Jordan Gainford Gordon Elliott	9	111 tp	137	95	120	–
b g Saddler Maker (IRE) - Glycine Bleue I (FR) (Le Nain Jaune)
Prominent on outer, ridden and lost position after 3 out, weakening when mistake 2 out

7 nk [23¾]	4. Hurricane Georgie (IRE) 18/1 Michael O'Sullivan ⁵ Gordon Elliott	Michael O'Sullivan ⁵ Gordon Elliott	5	113	144	102	126	–
b m Court Cave (IRE) - Beesplease (IRE) (Snurge)
In rear, pushed along after 3 out, made no telling impression (op 16/1)

8 4¼ [28]	16. Darrens Hope (IRE) 13/2 Brian Hayes Robert Murphy	Brian Hayes Robert Murphy	8	1010	132	86	110	–
b m Oscar (IRE) - Darrens Lass (IRE) (Montelimar)
Always towards rear, pushed along with one circuit to go, slightly hampered 10th, never dangerous (op 7/1)

9 ½ [28½]	3. Coko Beach (FR) 22/1 Corey McGivern ⁷ Gordon Elliott	Corey McGivern ⁷ Gordon Elliott	7	113 b	146	100	124	–
gr g Cokoriko (FR) - Solana Beach (FR) (Take Risks)
Midfield, headway and prominent 6th, went second 12th, ridden and lost position home turn, weakening when mistake and pecked on landing 2 out (op 20/1)

10 28 [56½]	6. Velvet Elvis (IRE) 8/1 Darragh O'Keeffe Thomas Gibney	Darragh O'Keeffe Thomas Gibney	6	117	143	72	93	–
br g Shirocco (GER) - Treen (IRE) (Charnwood Forest)
Led narrowly, headed and dropped to midfield after 2nd, slow jump 12th, dropped to rear and weakened before 2 out (op 11/2)

F	9. Lieutenant Command (FR) 11/2 E Walsh ⁵ Noel Meade	E Walsh ⁵ Noel Meade	8	1013	140	–	–	–
gr g Kendargent (FR) - Maternelle (FR) (Machiavellian)
Prominent, bit short of room 6th, lost position and dropped to midfield when fell 10th

PU	1. Early Doors (FR) 25/1 L P Dempsey Joseph Patrick O'Brien	L P Dempsey Joseph Patrick O'Brien	9	1112 p	148	–	–	–
b g Soldier Of Fortune (IRE) - Ymlaen (IRE) (Desert Prince)
Didn't jump with fluency, in rear, some headway with one circuit to go, ridden and dropped to rear after 3 out, behind when pulled up 2 out (op 20/1)

PU	8. Floueur (FR) 8/1 Davy Russell Gordon Elliott	Davy Russell Gordon Elliott	7	114 t	140	–	–	–
b g Legolas (JPN) - Saraska D'Airy (FR) (Ungaro)
Pressed leaders, led after 2nd, jumped left 6th, headed and raced in second 8th, lost second and prominent 12th, lost ground quickly and dropped to rear after 3 out, behind and pulled up 2 out (tchd 15/2)

PU	5. Max Flamingo (IRE) 8/1 P J O'Hanlon ⁵ Francis Casey	P J O'Hanlon ⁵ Francis Casey	7	113	144	–	–	–
b g Kalanisi (IRE) - Flamingo's Girl (IRE) (Old Vic)
Prominent, lost position and dropped to midfield 2nd, mistake 9th, dropped to rear and mistake 12th, well behind when pulled up 2 out (tchd 10/1)

UR	7. Death Duty (IRE) 16/1 Kieren Buckley ⁵ Gordon Elliott	Kieren Buckley ⁵ Gordon Elliott	11	111	142	–	–	–
b g Shantou (USA) - Midnight Gift (IRE) (Presenting)
Pressed leader, mistake 5th, lost second and prominent 8th, ridden and outpaced before 2 out, beaten when blundered and unseated rider last (op 18/1)

UR	13. Falco Blitz (IRE) 40/1 Conor McNamara E McNamara	Conor McNamara E McNamara	8	1013	135	–	–	–
b g Falco (USA) - Ignited (Red Ransom)
Towards rear of midfield, headway 10th, in touch with leaders when blundered and unseated rider 3 out (tchd 33/1)

16 ran Off time: 3:35:04 Winning time: 6m 9.90s (slow by 20.90s) Total SP: 136%
Non-runners: Macgiloney (reserve), Real Steel (reserve), Siberian Prince (reserve)
1st owner: Damien J Kelly & Colin Kelly (The Big Dog) 1st breeder: Kevin Neville
2nd owner: Robcour (Ain't That A Shame)
3rd owner: John P McManus (Donkey Years)
Tote win: €20.80 PL: €3.90 €2.60 €1.90 Ex: €193.60 CSF: €103.49 Tricast: €567.78 Trifecta: €1,041.30

3:35 Limerick (IRE) 23 Oct 2022

JT McNamara Ladbrokes Munster National Handicap Chase (Grade A)