Full Result 12.58 Limerick (IRE) | 26 December 2023

Signsplus Maiden Hurdle

(4yo) 2m Soft To Heavy 8 hurdles

1st €7,375 2nd €2,375 3rd €1,125 4th €500 5th €250 6th €125

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Pos. (Draw)	Horse / SP Trainer / Jockey	Jockey Trainer	Age	WGT	OR	TS	RPR	MR
1	5. Joyau De Thaix (FR) 7/1 Sean Flanagan Paul Nolan	Sean Flanagan Paul Nolan	4	1013	–	81	116	–
gr g Karaktar (IRE) - Perle Secrete (FR) (Lavirco)
Took keen hold, led, headed after 3 out, soon pushed along, led again approaching last, ridden and ran on well run-in (op 17/2 tchd 9/1)

2 1¾	1. Spasiba (FR) 8/1 Phillip Enright S Curling	Phillip Enright S Curling	4	117	–	87	121	–
ch g Ultra (IRE) - Roubaix (IRE) (Acclamation)
In touch with leaders, went third after 3 out, ridden and ran on after 2 out, went second run-in (op 7/1 tchd 13/2)

3 2¾ [4½]	15. Jolie Coeur Allen (FR) 11/10F Jody McGarvey W P Mullins	Jody McGarvey W P Mullins	4	106 h	–	68	103	–
b f Choeur Du Nord (FR) - Coeur D'Allen (FR) (Network)
Took keen hold, raced in second, jumped slightly left 3 out, soon led, ridden when headed approaching last, not fluent last, lost second run-in (op 10/11 tchd 6/5)

4 4½ [9]	16. Picture Of You (FR) 6/4 Mike O'Connor ³ Henry De Bromhead	Mike O'Connor ³ Henry De Bromhead	4	103 h	–	62	99	–
b f Authorized (IRE) - Blue Picture (IRE) (Peintre Celebre)
Took keen hold, in touch with leaders, ridden when not fluent 2 out, soon no extra (op 7/4 tchd 5/4)

5 ½ [9½]	7. Nathan Wells 12/1 Sam Ewing Gordon Elliott	Sam Ewing Gordon Elliott	4	1013	–	68	105	–
b g Nathaniel (IRE) - Miss Wells (IRE) (Sadler's Wells)
Prominent, outpaced before 2 out, kept on run-in (op 10/1)

6 16 [25½]	13. Wholelotofbusiness (IRE) 100/1 John Shinnick ⁷ Eoin Christopher McCarthy	John Shinnick ⁷ Eoin Christopher McCarthy	4	106	–	46	89	–
b g Arctic Cosmos (USA) - Whats Ur Business (IRE) (Oscar Schindler)
Midfield, still plenty to do 3 out, some headway after 2 out, never near to challenge (stewards inquired into running and riding; jockey said that it was his first time riding gelding and his instructions were to hold him up and get him settled as he can be very keen; trainer's rep said gelding can be very keen and confirmed riding instructions given and expressed her satisfaction with ride; vet said gelding was showing signs of mild heat stress post race; samples were taken and explanations were noted) (tchd 80/1)

7 2 [27½]	2. Diamond Dollar (IRE) 150/1 Kevin A Murphy ⁷ C Byrnes	Kevin A Murphy ⁷ C Byrnes	4	106	–	43	87	–
br g Diamond Boy (FR) - Rare Dollar (IRE) (Bob's Return)
In touch with leaders, no extra before 2 out (op 100/1)

8 6 [33½]	14. Bigira (FR) 200/1 Peter Smithers ⁷ Mark Fahey	Peter Smithers ⁷ Mark Fahey	4	913	–	27	74	–
b f Birchwood (IRE) - Zarkatala (IRE) (Desert Style)
Towards rear, some headway from 3 out, not fluent 2 out, never dangerous

9 9½ [43]	10. Tellmeyourtroubles (IRE) 250/1 Shane O'Callaghan ⁵ Gerard Kelleher	Shane O'Callaghan ⁵ Gerard Kelleher	4	108	–	21	72	–
b g Portage (IRE) - Aella (IRE) (Kutub)
Midfield, not fluent 1st, bumped 2nd, no impression from 3 out (op 200/1)

10 1¾ [44¾]	17. Princess Preskina (IRE) 20/1 Donagh Meyler Henry De Bromhead	Donagh Meyler Henry De Bromhead	4	106	–	11	63	–
b f Yeats (IRE) - Gaye Preskina (IRE) (Presenting)
Towards rear, midfield 3 out, soon no impression

11 9 [53¾]	9. Spavango (IRE) 125/1 Daniel King ³ Eoin Christopher McCarthy	Daniel King ³ Eoin Christopher McCarthy	4	1010	–	5	61	–
br g Ocovango - Moon Approach (IRE) (Shernazar)
Towards rear, no impression from 3 out (op 100/1 tchd 80/1)

12 1¼ [55]	3. Fernhill Fling (IRE) 150/1 P J O'Hanlon ³ P J Rothwell	P J O'Hanlon ³ P J Rothwell	4	1010	–	3	60	–
b g Highland Reel (IRE) - Manama (IRE) (Cape Cross)
Towards rear, no impression from 3 out (op 100/1)

13 2½ [57½]	6. Manor Royale (IRE) 250/1 Ryan Treacy C Byrnes	Ryan Treacy C Byrnes	4	1013	–	–	57	–
b g Mahler - Thimble Royale (IRE) (Bob Back)
Midfield, no impression from 3 out (op 200/1)

14 3¼ [60¾]	12. Tropical Speed (IRE) 250/1 Richard Condon ⁵ Michael Butler	Richard Condon ⁵ Michael Butler	4	108	–	–	54	–
b g Lucky Speed (IRE) - Tropical Ocean (IRE) (Anshan)
Midfield, weakened from 4 out (op 200/1)

15 nk [61]	11. The Fairy Man (IRE) 150/1 Niall Moore ⁷ Eoin Doyle	Niall Moore ⁷ Eoin Doyle	4	106	–	–	53	–
b g Diamond Boy (FR) - Miss Overdrive (Overbury)
Always behind

16 29 [90]	4. Hatfield Hammer (IRE) 200/1 Sean O'Keeffe Paul Nolan	Sean O'Keeffe Paul Nolan	4	1013	–	–	24	–
b g Elusive Pimpernel (USA) - Moray Firth (UAE) (Halling)
Towards rear, not fluent 1st, weakened from 3 out, tailed off

17 6 [96]	18. Relax Annie (IRE) 100/1 Conor McNamara Michael C Griffin	Conor McNamara Michael C Griffin	4	106	–	–	11	–
b f Kingston Hill - Brigalow (IRE) (Oscar)
Always behind, novicey jumping, tailed off (op 66/1)

PU	8. Rinnaseer King (IRE) 250/1 E Walsh Thomas P O'Connor	E Walsh Thomas P O'Connor	4	1013	–	–	–	–
b g Proclamation (IRE) - Sweetwater (GER) (Goofalik)
Ran in snatches, didn't always jump with fluency, midfield, jumped left and bumped rival 2nd, reminders after 3rd, mistake 4 out, soon weakened, pulled up before 2 out (op 200/1)

18 ran Off time: 12:58:17 Winning time: 4m 24.30s (slow by 43.30s) Total SP: 132%
Non-runners: Coulrophobia (reserve), Inforapound (reserve), Shesabreeze (reserve)
1st owner: Mrs L Maclennan (Joyau De Thaix) 1st breeder: Michel Bourgneuf
2nd owner: Derrymartin Bloodstock Limited (Spasiba)
3rd owner: John P McManus (Jolie Coeur Allen)
Tote win: €8.80 PL: €2 €2.60 €1.10 Ex: €67.80 CSF: €66.96 Trifecta: €185.50

12:58 Limerick (IRE) 26 Dec 2023

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