Full Result 3.45 Cheltenham | 15 November 2008

Racing UK Novices' Handicap Hurdle

(Class 3) (0-125, 3yo+) (2m87yds) 2m½f Old Soft 8 hurdles

1st £9,393 2nd £2,775 3rd £1,387.50 4th £694.50 5th £346.50 6th £174

Pos. (Draw)	Horse / SP Trainer / Jockey	Jockey Trainer	Age	WGT	OR	TS	RPR	MR
1	7. Sunnyhillboy (IRE) 14/1 Dominic Elsworth Jonjo O'Neill	Dominic Elsworth Jonjo O'Neill	5	117	118	93	131	–
b g Old Vic - Sizzle (High Line)
Held up in rear, steady headway from 3 out, led well before last, soon driven, stayed on strongly

2 4	13. Maneki Neko (IRE) 66/1 Nick Scholfield ⁵ Edwin Tuer	Nick Scholfield ⁵ Edwin Tuer	6	1010	112	82	117	–
b g Rudimentary (USA) - Ardbess (Balla Cove)
Took keen hold, chased leaders, led 4th, kept narrow advantage until headed well before last, rallied soon after but no chance with winner run-in

3 hd [4¼]	5. The God Of Love (USA) 50/1 Jack Doyle ³ P J Rothwell	Jack Doyle ³ P J Rothwell	5	115	119	88	126	–
ch g Stravinsky (USA) - Miss Dyna Chris (USA) (Dynaformer)
In rear, headway from 3 out, staying on when hampered 2 out, kept on again run-in to close on 2nd but no impression on winner

4 2½ [6¾]	10. Hernando Royal 5/1 Graham Lee Dr Richard Newland	Graham Lee Dr Richard Newland	5	115	116	82	119	–
b g Hernando (FR) - Louis' Queen (IRE) (Tragic Role)
Chased leaders, ridden and outpaced 2 out, stayed on again run-in (op 13-2)

5 ¾ [7½]	4. Keki Buku (FR) 7/1 Richard Johnson Philip Hobbs	Richard Johnson Philip Hobbs	5	118	119	84	121	–
b g Kadalko (FR) - Bigouden (What A Guest)
Chased leaders, ridden and outpaced 2 out, stayed on again run-in (op 15-2)

6 1¼ [8¾]	17. Unforgettable (IRE) 100/1 Eddie Power ⁵ John Joseph Murphy	Eddie Power ⁵ John Joseph Murphy	5	108	110	74	111	–
b g Norwich - Miss Lulu (IRE) (King Luthier)
In rear until headway 2 out, kept on well run-in but never a threat

7 ¾ [9½]	16. Vanishing Causeway (IRE) 33/1 Kevin Coleman ³ David Marnane	Kevin Coleman ³ David Marnane	6	1012	112	75	112	–
ch g Giant's Causeway (USA) - Vanishing Prairie (USA) (Alysheba)
In rear and still plenty to do 2 out, strong run approaching last, going on close home

8 2 [11½]	6. Weather Front 10/1 Paddy Brennan Nigel Twiston-Davies	Paddy Brennan Nigel Twiston-Davies	4	118	119	79	117	–
b g Sakhee (USA) - Bright And Clear (Danehill)
Led until after 1st, steadied in touch, chased leaders and ridden 2 out, stayed on one pace (op 12-1)

9 ½ [12]	8. Hivikos (FR) 9/2J Sam Thomas Paul Nicholls	Sam Thomas Paul Nicholls	5	116	117	77	117	–
ch g Nikos - Hijika (FR) (Silver Cape I)
In touch, headway 4 out, staying on to close on leaders when badly hampered 2 out, kept on run-in but not recover (op 15-2)

10 1 [13]	3. Salute Him (IRE) 12/1 D J Casey A J Martin	D J Casey A J Martin	5	118	119	77	121	–
b g Mull Of Kintyre (USA) - Living Legend (ITY) (Archway)
In rear, staying on well when badly hampered 2 out, not recover (op 17-2 tchd 8-1)

11 ½ [13½]	15. Equity Release (IRE) 20/1 Tom O'Brien Philip Hobbs	Tom O'Brien Philip Hobbs	7	111	112	70	109	–
b g Supreme Leader - Loshian (IRE) (Montelimar)
Led after 1st, headed 4th, still pressing for lead when mistake 2 out and soon weakened

12 ½ [14]	18. Oldrik (GER) 16/1 Ian Popham ⁷ Philip Hobbs	Ian Popham ⁷ Philip Hobbs	5	104 p	108	65	104	–
b g Tannenkonig (IRE) - Onestep (GER) (Konigsstuhl)
Hit 2nd, in rear, some headway approaching 2 out, never reached leaders (tchd 14-1)

13 2½ [16½]	11. Prince Du Beury (FR) 20/1 Andrew Tinkler Nicky Henderson	Andrew Tinkler Nicky Henderson	5	114	115	69	108	–
ch g Epaphos (GER) - Hirondelle Des Bois (FR) (Useful)
Held up in rear, pushed along after 3 out, never going pace to get into contention

14 1¼ [17¾]	9. Noticeable (IRE) 33/1 Robert Thornton Alan King	Robert Thornton Alan King	4	116	117	69	109	–
b g Night Shift (USA) - Nawaji (USA) (Trempolino)
Chased leaders, ridden after 3 out, weakened from next

15 ½ [18¼]	14. Perpetuum (IRE) 100/1 Andrew J McNamara Eugene M O'Sullivan	Andrew J McNamara Eugene M O'Sullivan	4	111	112	64	103	–
b g Royal Applause - Periquitum (Dilum)
In touch, ridden 3 out, weakened before next

16 3 [21¼]	20. Jocheski (IRE) 20/1 Andrew Thornton Tony Newcombe	Andrew Thornton Tony Newcombe	4	1010	107	55	95	–
b g Mull Of Kintyre (USA) - Ludovica I (Bustino)
In touch to 3 out

17 10 [31¼]	19. Qanta De Thaix (FR) 9/2J A P McCoy David Pipe	A P McCoy David Pipe	4	1010	107	42	85	–
b g Video Rock (FR) - Jaka De Thaix (FR) (Kadalko)
Chased leaders to 3 out, soon ridden, weakened before next (op 5-1 tchd 11-2 in a place)

BD	1. Gloucester 33/1 Tom Scudamore Michael Scudamore	Tom Scudamore Michael Scudamore	5	1112	123	–	123	–
b g Montjeu (IRE) - Birdlip (USA) (Sanglamore)
In rear, good headway from 3 out, closing on leaders and going ok when badly hampered and brought down 2 out

F	2. Busker Royal 9/1 Barry Geraghty Nicky Henderson	Barry Geraghty Nicky Henderson	5	1112	123	–	123	–
ch g Shahrastani (USA) - Close Harmony (Bustino)
Tracked leaders, staying on well and 2 lengths 3rd when fell 2 out (op 12-1)

19 ran Off time: 3:47:00 Winning time: 4m 19.72s (slow by 30.72s) Total SP: 134%
Non-runners: South Wing (self certificate)
1st owner: John P McManus (Sunnyhillboy) 1st breeder: J P N Parker
2nd owner: Mr & Mrs C Tompkins & E Tuer (Maneki Neko)
3rd owner: Gigginstown House Stud (The God Of Love)
Tote win: £20 PL: £3.90 £13.80 £6.50 Ex: £217.80 CSF: £756.98 Tricast: £35,703.47
Jackpot: Not won.
Placepot: £326.00 to a £1 stake. Pool: £237,889.19. 532.64 winning tickets.
Quadpot: £36.90 to a £1 stake. Pool: £16,709.19. 334.55 winning tickets.

3:45 Cheltenham 15 Nov 2008

Racing UK Novices' Handicap Hurdle