Full Result 4.40 Cheltenham | 12 March 2013

OLBG Mares' Hurdle (Registered As The David Nicholson Mares' Hurdle) Grade 2

(Class 1) (4yo+) (2m3f200yds) 2m4f Old Soft 10 hurdles

1st £47,829.50 2nd £18,020 3rd £9,018.50 4th £4,505 5th £2,261 6th £1,130.50 7th £561 8th £289

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Pos. (Draw)	Horse / SP Trainer / Jockey	Jockey Trainer	Age	WGT	OR	TS	RPR	MR
1	4. Quevega (FR) 8/11F R Walsh W P Mullins	R Walsh W P Mullins	9	115	163	101	148	–
b m Robin Des Champs (FR) - Vega IV (FR) (Cap Martin)
Held up towards rear, improving when hampered bend after 4 out, still plenty to do after 2 out, driven to disputed 5th approaching last, stayed on strongly to lead final 100yds, won going away (tchd 4-5 in places)

2 1½	7. Sirene D'Ainay (FR) 33/1 Jonathan Plouganou Emmanuel Clayeux	Jonathan Plouganou Emmanuel Clayeux	7	115 t	126	100	143	–
b m Dom Alco (FR) - Evermine (FR) (Perrault)
Chased leaders, hit 3rd, not fluent 4th, led approaching 3 out, ridden last, headed and outpaced final 100yds (tchd 40-1 in places)

3 2 [3½]	18. Swincombe Flame 40/1 Daryl Jacob Nick Williams	Daryl Jacob Nick Williams	7	110 t	131	93	135	–
b m Exit To Nowhere (USA) - Lady Felix (Batshoof)
Tracked leader, led 6th, headed approaching 3 out, kept on under pressure approaching last to take 3rd run-in, no impression on leading duo

4 3 [6½]	5. Shadow Eile (IRE) 66/1 Andrew J McNamara Mrs D A Love	Andrew J McNamara Mrs D A Love	8	115	137	95	137	–
b m Beneficial - Rubys Shadow (IRE) (Supreme Leader)
In touch, chased leaders 6th, went 2nd 2 out, ridden before last, outpaced run-in

5 shd [6½]	2. Kauto Shiny (FR) 100/1 Paddy Brennan Tom George	Paddy Brennan Tom George	5	115	133	95	137	–
b m Priolo (USA) - Kauto Relstar (FR) (Art Bleu I)
In touch, chased leaders from 6th, stayed on same pace under pressure approaching last

6 1½ [8]	15. Prima Porta 40/1 Paul Moloney Evan Williams	Paul Moloney Evan Williams	7	110	130	89	130	–
b m American Post - Porta Marzia (CHI) (Roy)
In rear, hit 3rd and 4 out, still well behind approaching 2 out, strong run approaching last, finished well (op 50-1)

7 ½ [8½]	12. Kentford Grey Lady 12/1 Noel Fehily Emma Lavelle	Noel Fehily Emma Lavelle	7	110	142	88	130	–
gr m Silver Patriarch (IRE) - Kentford Grebe (Teenoso)
In rear, hit 2nd, headway 4 out, chased leaders 3 out, weakened under pressure approaching last

8 2 [10½]	16. Shop Dj (IRE) 33/1 Alan Crowe Peter Fahey	Alan Crowe Peter Fahey	8	110 t	142	86	128	–
b m Dushyantor (USA) - Shoplifter (IRE) (Presenting)
Chased leaders, ridden approaching 2 out, weakened last

9 1 [11½]	8. Une Artiste (FR) 11/2 Barry Geraghty Nicky Henderson	Barry Geraghty Nicky Henderson	5	115	142	90	134	–
b m Alberto Giacometti (IRE) - Castagnette III (FR) (Tin Soldier I)
Chased leaders 2 out, weakened approaching last (op 6-1)

10 8 [19½]	11. Kaffie 100/1 Sam Twiston-Davies Kim Bailey	Sam Twiston-Davies Kim Bailey	8	110	128	77	120	–
b m Kayf Tara - Galix (FR) (Sissoo)
Chased leaders, ridden approaching 2 out, weakened before last

11 3½ [23]	14. Miss Milborne 150/1 Harry Skelton Jamie Snowden	Harry Skelton Jamie Snowden	7	110	130	74	115	–
b m Tamure (IRE) - Motown Melody (IRE) (Detroit Sam)
Chased leaders, ridden 3 out, weakened next (op 100-1)

12 hd [23¼]	9. Cloudy Spirit 100/1 Dougie Costello Reg Hollinshead	Dougie Costello Reg Hollinshead	8	110	130	74	115	–
gr m Silver Patriarch (IRE) - Miss Lacroix (Picea)
In touch, headway 5th, in touch 4 out, weakened after next

13 nk [23½]	1. Alasi 33/1 Dominic Elsworth Paul Webber	Dominic Elsworth Paul Webber	9	115	138	78	123	–
b m Alflora (IRE) - Anamasi (Idiots Delight)
In rear, hampered after 4 out, headway and hit 2 out, soon weakened

14 2¼ [25¾]	6. She Ranks Me (IRE) 33/1 Jason Maguire Donald McCain	Jason Maguire Donald McCain	6	115 p	135	76	118	–
gr m Golan (IRE) - Rosealainn (IRE) (Roselier)
Behind from 4th

15 11 [36¾]	19. Swing Bowler 7/1 Timmy Murphy David Pipe	Timmy Murphy David Pipe	6	110	138	60	116	–
b m Galileo (IRE) - Lady Cricket (FR) (Cricket Ball)
In rear, some headway 6th, weakened 3 out, well behind when blundered last (op 15-2)

16 25 [61¾]	13. Lady Kathleen 150/1 Denis O'Regan Paul Webber	Denis O'Regan Paul Webber	6	110	114	34	77	–
b m Hernando (FR) - Lady Of Fortune (IRE) (Sovereign Water)
Chased leaders until weakened 4 out (op 100-1)

17 5 [66¾]	10. Epee Celeste (FR) 200/1 Gerard Galligan Michael Chapman	Gerard Galligan Michael Chapman	7	110	97	29	72	–
ch m Spadoun (FR) - Juste Ciel (USA) (Septieme Ciel)
Led until headed 6th, soon weakened

18 2 [68¾]	17. Stone Light (FR) 100/1 Aidan Coleman Venetia Williams	Aidan Coleman Venetia Williams	5	110	125	27	70	–
ch m Ballingarry (IRE) - Yellow Light (FR) (Lightning)
Towards rear most of way

UR	3. Mae's Choice (IRE) 100/1 Paul Carberry Gordon Elliott	Paul Carberry Gordon Elliott	7	115	142	–	–	–
b m Presenting - Boragh Thyme (IRE) (Simply Great)
In rear when mistake and unseated rider 4th

19 ran Off time: 4:40:00 Winning time: 4m 55.46s (slow by 12.46s) Total SP: 119%
1st owner: Hammer & Trowel Syndicate (Quevega) 1st breeder: Pierre Rives
2nd owner: Stephane Milaveau (Sirene D'Ainay)
3rd owner: Yeo Racing Partnership (Swincombe Flame)
Tote win: £1.70 PL: £1.10 £3.40 £9.70 Ex: £29.80 CSF: £36.61 Tricast: £597.03 Trifecta: £1,180.10 Pool: £16498.60 - 10.48 winning units.

4:40 Cheltenham 12 Mar 2013

OLBG Mares' Hurdle (Registered As The David Nicholson Mares' Hurdle) Grade 2