Full Result 2.05 Cheltenham | 19 March 2010

Vincent O'Brien County Handicap Hurdle Grade 3

(Class 1) (5yo+) (2m179yds) 2m1f New Good 8 hurdles

1st £42,757.50 2nd £16,042.50 3rd £8,032.50 4th £4,005 5th £2,010 6th £1,005

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Pos. (Draw)	Horse / SP Trainer / Jockey	Jockey Trainer	Age	WGT	OR	TS	RPR	MR
1	15. Thousand Stars (FR) 20/1 Ms K Walsh ³ W P Mullins	Ms K Walsh ³ W P Mullins	6	105	134	144	142	–
gr g Grey Risk (FR) - Livaniana (FR) (Saint Estephe)
Held up in rear, still plenty to do approaching 2 out, strong run soon after to take slight lead last, hard ridden and came clear final 75yds (op 25-1)

2 3	23. Arcalis 33/1 Denis O'Regan Howard Johnson	Denis O'Regan Howard Johnson	10	107 3	136	137	138	–
gr g Lear Fan (USA) - Aristocratique (Cadeaux Genereux)
In rear, still plenty to do 2 out, hard driven soon after and strong run approaching last, ran on well run-in and finished well to take 2nd near finish but no chance with winner (tchd 50-1 in places)

3 1¼ [4¼]	13. Dee Ee Williams (IRE) 20/1 Liam Treadwell Nick Gifford	Liam Treadwell Nick Gifford	7	109 b	135	140	139	–
b g Dushyantor (USA) - Fainne Oir (IRE) (Montelimar)
Chased clear leader and led after 3 out, ridden and kept on from 2 out, narrowly headed last, kept on same pace and caught for 2nd near finish

4 1¾ [6]	19. Zanir (FR) 50/1 Paddy Brennan Tom George	Paddy Brennan Tom George	6	106	132	135	134	–
b g Munir - Shahmy (USA) (Lear Fan)
Mid-division 4th, headway approaching 2 out, ridden and stayed on to challenge last, stayed on same pace run-in

5 hd [6¼]	4. Noble Prince (GER) 11/1 Alain Cawley ³ Paul Nolan	Alain Cawley ³ Paul Nolan	6	113	146	148	149	–
b g Montjeu (IRE) - Noble Pearl (GER) (Dashing Blade)
Chased leaders, going ok when hampered 2 out, recovered to chase leaders approaching last, no extra run-in (op 12-1)

6 2 [8¼]	24. Gloucester 50/1 Tom Scudamore Michael Scudamore	Tom Scudamore Michael Scudamore	7	103	129	129	129	–
b g Montjeu (IRE) - Birdlip (USA) (Sanglamore)
Tracked leaders, still travelling well after 2 out, ridden approaching last, faded run-in

7 2¾ [11]	14. Secret Dancer (IRE) 25/1 Christian Williams Alan Jones	Christian Williams Alan Jones	5	108	134	131	132	–
b g Sadler's Wells (USA) - Discreet Brief (IRE) (Darshaan)
Hit 1st, in rear, headway 2 out, stayed on approaching last but never going pace to reach leaders run-in (op 20-1)

8 nse [11]	16. Keki Buku (FR) 33/1 Giles Hawkins ⁵ Philip Hobbs	Giles Hawkins ⁵ Philip Hobbs	7	101	132	128	130	–
b g Kadalko (FR) - Bigouden (What A Guest)
In rear, pushed along 2 out, ridden soon after and kept on approaching last, finished well but never a threat

9 nk [11¼]	18. Inventor (IRE) 25/1 Adrian Lane ³ Donald McCain	Adrian Lane ³ Donald McCain	5	103 t	132	127	130	–
b g Alzao (USA) - Magnificent Bell (IRE) (Octagonal)
Chased leaders, hit 3rd, right there and ridden 2 out, still on terms approaching last, weakened soon after

10 5 [16¼]	7. Songe (FR) 50/1 Tom Siddall Charlie Longsdon	Tom Siddall Charlie Longsdon	6	110	140	130	134	–
b g Hernando (FR) - Sierra (FR) (Anabaa)
Mid-division halfway, headway when slightly hampered 2 out, kept on approaching last but never in contention

11 ¾ [17]	28. Tarkari (IRE) 14/1 D J Casey W P Mullins	D J Casey W P Mullins	5	103	129	118	121	–
ch g Fantastic Light (USA) - Taraza (IRE) (Darshaan)
In rear, still plenty to do 2 out, stayed on approaching last but never in contention (tchd 16-1)

12 1½ [18½]	27. Pascha Bere (FR) 33/1 Paul Moloney Nick Gifford	Paul Moloney Nick Gifford	7	103	129	116	121	–
gr g Verglas (IRE) - Ephelide (FR) (Count Pahlen)
In rear and still plenty to do 2 out, stayed on approaching last but never in contention (op 40-1)

13 shd [18¾]	26. Oldrik (GER) 8/1 Richard Johnson Philip Hobbs	Richard Johnson Philip Hobbs	7	103 p	129	115	123	–
b g Tannenkonig (IRE) - Onestep (GER) (Konigsstuhl)
Held up in rear, steady headway to track leaders when badly hampered 2 out and not recover (op 9-1)

14 1¼ [20]	10. Any Given Day (IRE) 14/1 Jason Maguire Donald McCain	Jason Maguire Donald McCain	5	1012	138	122	128	–
gr g Clodovil (IRE) - Five Of Wands (Caerleon)
Chased leaders, right there 2 out, weakened under pressure before last (op 12-1)

15 3½ [23½]	22. Fushe Jo 100/1 Brian Hughes Howard Johnson	Brian Hughes Howard Johnson	6	105	131	111	120	–
gr g Act One - Aristocratique (Cadeaux Genereux)
Chased leaders, ridden 2 out, still challenging last, weakened rapidly run-in (jockey said gelding finished lame behind)

16 1¾ [25¼]	8. Mutual Friend (USA) 40/1 Johnny Farrelly David Pipe	Johnny Farrelly David Pipe	6	110 b	140	118	125	–
gr g Aljabr (USA) - Dubai Visit (USA) (Quiet American)
Towards mid-division, headway 3 out, chased leaders and ridden 2 out, weakened before last (tchd 66-1 in a place)

17 1 [26¼]	5. Bellvano (GER) 11/1 Barry Geraghty Nicky Henderson	Barry Geraghty Nicky Henderson	6	111	141	118	125	–
b g Silvano (GER) - Bella Vista (GER) (Konigsstuhl)
In touch, tracked leaders approaching 2 out and still going ok soon after, ridden before last and soon weakened (op 10-1)

18 4 [30¼]	3. Bahrain Storm (IRE) 33/1 Davy Russell Patrick J Flynn	Davy Russell Patrick J Flynn	7	117 b	147	120	132	–
b g Bahhare (USA) - Dance Up A Storm (USA) (Storm Bird)
Chased leaders, still there but under pressure when badly hampered 2 out and not recover (jockey said gelding was badly hampered by a faller)

19 2¾ [33]	2. Marodima (FR) 40/1 Aodhagan Conlon ⁷ Rebecca Curtis	Aodhagan Conlon ⁷ Rebecca Curtis	7	113 5	150	120	128	–
b g Robin Des Pres (FR) - Balbeyssac (FR) (Beyssac)
Led, soon clear, headed after 3 out, weakened next

20 3 [36]	6. Puyol (IRE) 16/1 Robert Thornton Mrs J E Mulhern	Robert Thornton Mrs J E Mulhern	8	111	141	108	116	–
bb g Zaffaran (USA) - Star Mover (Move Off)
In touch, ridden approaching 2 out and soon beaten (op 18-1)

21 1 [37]	1. Rock Noir (FR) 9/1 A P McCoy Jonjo O'Neill	A P McCoy Jonjo O'Neill	5	1112	152	118	126	–
bb g Mansonnien (FR) - Keep Me (FR) (Kadalko)
Pushed along after 3 out, always towards rear (op 11-1 tchd 12-1 in places)

22 1 [38]	11. Eradicate (IRE) 16/1 Paul Carberry Nicky Henderson	Paul Carberry Nicky Henderson	6	1011	137	102	110	–
b g Montjeu (IRE) - Coyote (Indian Ridge)
In touch, ridden after 3 out, weakened before next (op 14-1)

23 ¾ [38¾]	12. Tito Bustillo (FR) 7/1F R Walsh Paul Nicholls	R Walsh Paul Nicholls	5	1010	136	100	114	–
b g Kahyasi (IRE) - Litani Queen (Emperor Jones)
In touch, chased leaders from 4 out, pushed along but still there whe badly hampered 2 out and not recover (jockey said gelding was badly hampred by a faller) (op 9-1)

24 nk [39]	9. Tawaagg 12/1 Paul Townend W P Mullins	Paul Townend W P Mullins	6	1013	139	102	112	–
b g Kyllachy - Ascendancy (Sadler's Wells)
Never better than mid-division

25 ½ [39½]	20. Santa's Son (IRE) 100/1 James O'Farrell ³ Howard Johnson	James O'Farrell ³ Howard Johnson	10	103 t	132	101	104	–
ch g Basanta (IRE) - Rivers Town Rosie (IRE) (Roselier)
Chased leaders until after 3 out

26 2 [41½]	17. European Dream (IRE) 50/1 Graham Lee Richard Guest	Graham Lee Richard Guest	7	106 p	132	99	102	–
br g Kalanisi (IRE) - Tereed Elhawa (Cadeaux Genereux)
Hit 3rd, always in rear

F	21. Izita Star 100/1 Tom O'Brien Anabel K Murphy	Tom O'Brien Anabel K Murphy	7	106	132	–	–	–
b m Lomitas - Shaanara (IRE) (Darshaan)
Chased leaders, hit 4th, ridden but right then when fell 2 out

PU	25. Stradbrook (IRE) 33/1 Richie McLernon ³ Jonjo O'Neill	Richie McLernon ³ Jonjo O'Neill	8	100	129	–	–	–
b g Midhish - Bowland ParkI (Nicholas Bill)
In touch, chased leaders from 4th, weakened quickly 2 out and pulled up before last

28 ran Off time: 2:05:00 Winning time: 4m 2.66s (slow by 5.66s) Total SP: 131%
1st owner: Hammer & Trowel Syndicate (Thousand Stars) 1st breeder: Mlle Camille & Mlle Ophelie Demercastel
2nd owner: Andrea & Graham Wylie (Arcalis)
3rd owner: Tullamore Dew (Dee Ee Williams)
Tote win: £28.10 PL: £5.60 £6.80 £4 Ex: £2,089.80 CSF: £558.76 Tricast: £12,582.31

2:05 Cheltenham 19 Mar 2010

Vincent O'Brien County Handicap Hurdle Grade 3