Full Result 1.50 Cheltenham | 10 December 2010

CITIPOST Handicap Hurdle

(Class 2) (4yo+) (2m7f213yds) 3m New Good 12 hurdles

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

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Pos. (Draw)	Horse / SP Trainer / Jockey	Jockey Trainer	Age	WGT	OR	TS	RPR	MR
1	9. Lush LifeI (IRE) 8/1 Barry Geraghty Nicky Henderson	Barry Geraghty Nicky Henderson	5	112	137	70	140	–
b g Indian Danehill (IRE) - Karmisymixa (FR) (Linamix)
Tracked leaders, not fluent 7th and 2 out, driven to challenge last, hard ridden and stayed on gamely to lead final 75yds (op 15-2)

2 1¼	10. Barwell Bridge 16/1 Daryl Jacob Warren Greatrex	Daryl Jacob Warren Greatrex	4	110 t	135	67	137	–
b g Red Ransom (USA) - Sentimental Value (USA) (Diesis)
Held up in rear, steady headway to track leaders approaching 2 out, challenged last, carried left soon after, rallied under pressure and kept on to take 2nd last strides, no impression on winner

3 nse [1¼]	11. Viking Blond (FR) 14/1 David England Nigel Twiston-Davies	David England Nigel Twiston-Davies	5	1013 b	134	66	136	–
ch g Varese (FR) - Sweet Jaune (FR) (Le Nain Jaune)
Led until headed after 2 out, rallied to take slight advantage approaching last, soon joined, edged left under pressure soon after, edged right then headed final 75yds, lost 2nd last strides (op 12-1)

4 1¾ [3]	1. Duke Of Lucca (IRE) 8/1 Richard Johnson Philip Hobbs	Richard Johnson Philip Hobbs	5	1112	147	77	146	–
b g Milan - Derravaragh Native (IRE) (Be My Native)
Chased leaders, went 2nd 4 out, ridden 2 out, one pace last, no impression when hung right run-in (op 10-1)

5 nk [3¼]	14. Quickbeam (IRE) 14/1 Aidan Coleman Venetia Williams	Aidan Coleman Venetia Williams	8	107	128	58	127	–
b g Lord Americo (IRE) - Your Life (Le Bavard)
Chased leaders, ridden and kept on from 2 out, one pace run-in

6 4½ [7¾]	5. Synchronised (IRE) 14/1 A P McCoy Jonjo O'Neill	A P McCoy Jonjo O'Neill	7	118	143	69	138	–
b g Sadler's Wells (USA) - Mayasta (IRE) (Bob Back)
In rear, slightly hampered and lost momentum 3 out, still plenty to do after 2 out when driven, stayed on well approaching last, finished strongly, going on close home

7 1½ [9¼]	7. Buena Vista (IRE) 16/1 Tom Scudamore David Pipe	Tom Scudamore David Pipe	9	115 p	140	65	135	–
b g In The Wings - Park Special (Relkino)
In rear when slightly hampered 3 out and lost momentum, driven and stayed on from 2 out, kept on run-in, not reach leaders

8 3¾ [13]	15. First Stream (GER) 14/1 Brian Hughes Howard Johnson	Brian Hughes Howard Johnson	6	106	127	49	119	–
ch g Lomitas - First Class I (GER) (Bustino)
In touch, not fluent 3rd, chased leaders from 3 out, weakened under pressure before last (op 12-1)

9 1 [14]	17. Total Submission 16/1 Wayne Hutchinson Martin Keighley	Wayne Hutchinson Martin Keighley	5	104	125	46	114	–
gr g Kayf Tara - Ardentinny (Ardross)
Chased leaders, went 2nd 3 out, led after 2 out, headed and weakened approaching last

10 25 [39]	13. Solway Sam 16/1 Richie McGrath Lisa Harrison	Richie McGrath Lisa Harrison	7	1010	131	31	108	–
b g Double Trigger (IRE) - Some Gale (Strong Gale)
Always in rear, no chance when badly hampered 3 out

11 7 [46]	3. Raslan 25/1 Danny Cook ³ David Pipe	Danny Cook ³ David Pipe	7	116 tp	144	38	115	–
b g Lomitas - Rosia (IRE) (Mr Prospector)
Chased leaders until weakening and no chance when badly hampered 3 out

BD	4. Afsoun (FR) 66/1 Alex Merriam ³ Neil King	Alex Merriam ³ Neil King	8	115	143	–	–	–
b g Kahyasi (IRE) - Afragha (IRE) (Darshaan)
In rear until some progress when badly hampered and brought down 3 out (op 50-1)

BD	8. Cross Kennon (IRE) 11/2F Alan O'Keeffe Jennie Candlish	Alan O'Keeffe Jennie Candlish	6	113	138	–	–	–
b g Craigsteel - Gaelic Million (IRE) (Strong Gale)
Held up in rear, steady headway and closing on leaders when badly hampered and brought down 3 out (op 6-1 tchd 13-2 in a place)

BD	16. Ackertac (IRE) 6/1 Paddy Brennan Nigel Twiston-Davies	Paddy Brennan Nigel Twiston-Davies	5	106	127	–	–	–
ch g Anshan - Clonsingle Native (IRE) (Be My Native)
In rear until some headway and staying on when badly hampered and brought down 3 out (op 15-2)

F	12. Superior Wisdom (IRE) 10/1 William Kennedy Alex Hales	William Kennedy Alex Hales	10	1011	132	–	–	–
b g Pierre - Viva Las Vegas (IRE) (Pennine Walk)
Chased leaders, pushed along and staying on well when fell 3 out (op 11-1 tchd 12-1 in a place)

PU	6. Don't Push It (IRE) 25/1 Mr A J Berry ³ Jonjo O'Neill	Mr A J Berry ³ Jonjo O'Neill	10	112	140	–	–	–
b g Old Vic - She's No Laugh Ben (USA) (Alleged)
Chased leaders to 7th, soon weakened, in rear when hampered and pulled up 3 out

16 ran Off time: 2:26:00 Winning time: 6m 3.77s (slow by 17.77s) Total SP: 121%
Non-runners: Tasheba (vet's certificate)
1st owner: Michael Buckley (Lush LifeI) 1st breeder: Patrick T Brennan
2nd owner: Mrs T Brown (Barwell Bridge)
3rd owner: Mrs Caroline Mould (Viking Blond)
Tote win: £7.70 PL: £2.10 £3.50 £2.90 Ex: £133.10 CSF: £124.80 Tricast: £1,773.69 Trifecta: £1,275.20 Pool: £1,723.35 - 0.63 winning units.

1:50 Cheltenham 10 Dec 2010

CITIPOST Handicap Hurdle