Full Result 3.23 Thurles (IRE) | 22 February 2024

BoyleSports Michael Purcell Memorial Novice Hurdle (Grade 3)

(5yo+) (2m4f176yds) 2m5f Soft 12 hurdles

1st €17,700 2nd €5,700 3rd €2,700 4th €1,200 5th €600 6th €300

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Pos. (Draw)	Horse / SP Trainer / Jockey	Jockey Trainer	Age	WGT	OR	TS	RPR	MR
1	3. Largy Hill (IRE) 100/30 Paul Townend W P Mullins	Paul Townend W P Mullins	7	110	–	117	138	–
b g Flemensfirth (USA) - Rowansgift (IRE) (Dr Massini)
Prominent, pressed leader on inner after 3 out, led before 2 out, shaken up when went clear before last, steadied when not fluent last, comfortably (op 3/1)

2 4	5. Staffordshire Knot (IRE) 8/11F Jack Kennedy Gordon Elliott	Jack Kennedy Gordon Elliott	6	110	–	113	134	–
b g Shantou (USA) - Ned's Joy (IRE) (Oscar)
Prominent, mistake 4 out, lost position when mistake 3 out, headway towards near side 2 out, soon ridden and went second again, not fluent last, kept on but no match for winner (op 5/6)

3 2¼ [6¼]	6. Stoke The Fire (IRE) 7/1 Danny Mullins W P Mullins	Danny Mullins W P Mullins	5	110	–	111	132	–
b g Vadamos (FR) - Jewel Of The Nile (FR) (Authorized)
In touch with leaders, mistake 1st, not fluent 6th, mistake 3 out, headway when not fluent 2 out, kept on from last, no match for first two (op 6/1)

4 hd [6½]	1. What Path (FR) 14/1 Brian Hayes W P Mullins	Brian Hayes W P Mullins	7	113 t¹	134	114	135	–
b g Coastal Path - Quoi D'Autre (FR) (Robin Des Champs)
Jumped left on occasions, led, headed before 2 out, lost position before last, kept on towards finish

5 35 [41½]	4. Mahon's Way (IRE) 7/1 Rachael Blackmore Henry De Bromhead	Rachael Blackmore Henry De Bromhead	6	110 h	–	74	97	–
b g Walk In The Park (IRE) - Allys Bubble (IRE) (Luso)
Raced wide, in touch with leaders, prominent after 6th, challenging after 3 out, weakened before 2 out (op 8/1)

6 74 [115½]	2. Cloudy Tuesday (IRE) 200/1 Mr T O'Connor Turlough O'Connor	Mr T O'Connor Turlough O'Connor	9	110	–	–	23	–
b g Cloudings (IRE) - Hansel Monday (IRE) (Beneficial)
Didn't always jump with fluency, in rear throughout, mistake 5th, reminder when struggling and detached after 6th, tailed off after 3 out

6 ran Off time: 3:23:25 Winning time: 5m 33.80s (slow by 35.10s) Total SP: 114%
1st owner: Simon Munir & Isaac Souede (Largy Hill) 1st breeder: Largy Bloodstock
2nd owner: Gigginstown House Stud (Staffordshire Knot)
3rd owner: Middleham Park Racing Ireland (Stoke The Fire)
Tote win: €4.60 PL: €1.40 €1.10 Ex: €8.70 CSF: €6.53 Trifecta: €19.30

3:23 Thurles (IRE) 22 Feb 2024

BoyleSports Michael Purcell Memorial Novice Hurdle (Grade 3)