Full Result 4.35 Wexford (RH) (IRE) | 17 March 2011

Michael O'Murchadha Memorial Novice Handicap Hurdle

(80-109, 4yo+) 2m Soft 11 hurdles

1st €6,900 2nd €1,600 3rd €700 4th €400

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Pos. (Draw)	Horse / SP Trainer / Jockey	Jockey Trainer	Age	WGT	OR	TS	RPR	MR
DSQ	7. King's Light (IRE) 14/1 Patrick Corbett ⁷ Muredach Kelly	Patrick Corbett ⁷ Muredach Kelly	6	102 t	85	30	103	–
b g King's Theatre (IRE) - Twilight Lady (IRE) (Phardante)
Held up in rear, took keen hold, improved to chase leaders approaching 2 out, led before last, stayed on well run-in, finished 1st, disqualified due to prohibited substance (trainer said, regarding the apparent improvement in form shown, that gelding had benefitted by the application of the first-time tongue-tie under his care and a drop to a weaker race.) (op 12/1)

1 1¾	6. Breeze With Ease (IRE) 9/2 Robbie Colgan J J Lambe	Robbie Colgan J J Lambe	7	1011 t	87	30	102	–
b g Fourstars Allstar (USA) - Roses Return (IRE) (Bob's Return)
Soon in touch towards rear, improved to chase leaders approaching straight, 3rd before last, soon 2nd, kept on same pace run-in, finished 2nd, awarded the race (op 7/2 tchd 5/1)

2 1¼ [3]	4. Menwaal (FR) 4/1 Shane Jackson P J Rothwell	Shane Jackson P J Rothwell	9	114 t	94	35	108	–
b g Montjeu (IRE) - Mythical Creek (USA) (Pleasant Tap)
In touch towards rear, improved to chase leaders approaching 2 out, soon 2nd, dropped to 3rd and kept on same pace from last, finished 3rd, placed 2nd (op 10/3)

3 3 [6]	5. Viaduct Bud (IRE) 11/2 Andrew Leigh Terence O'Brien	Andrew Leigh Terence O'Brien	5	1013	89	26	100	–
b g Chevalier (IRE) - Catch A Smile (USA) (Silver Hawk)
Prominent, improved to lead from 3 out, soon ridden clear, strongly pressed straight, headed and kept on same pace from before last, finished 4th, placed 3rd (op 11/2 tchd 6/1)

4 5 [11]	1. Strategic Alliance (IRE) 7/1 Kevin Coleman John C Shearman	Kevin Coleman John C Shearman	6	119	99	29	105	–
b g Trans Island - Keiko (Generous)
Led, headed after 3 out, no extra straight, finished 5th, placed 4th (op 14/1)

5 11 [22]	8. Cyrus (IRE) 8/1 Barry Browne ⁷ John C McConnell	Barry Browne ⁷ John C McConnell	4	100 p	95	–	78	–
b f Reset (AUS) - Triple Wood (USA) (Woodman)
Tracked leaders, no extra approaching 2 out, finished 6th, placed 5th (op 10/1)

6 5 [27]	3. Arguidos (IRE) 9/4F M P Butler ⁵ Eoin Doyle	M P Butler ⁵ Eoin Doyle	7	112	97	6	87	–
b g Winged Love (IRE) - Open Meeting (IRE) (Maledetto)
Prominent, no extra approaching 2 out, finished 7th, placed 6th (op 9/4 tchd 7/4)

7 ran Off time: 4:35:00 Winning time: 4m 13.70s (slow by 34.70s) Total SP: 115%
Non-runners: Whatever Jacksays (temperature)
1st owner: Tee Bee Racing Limited (Breeze With Ease) 1st breeder: Frank Fagan
2nd owner: River Syndicate (Menwaal)
3rd owner: Mrs Carmel Ryan (Viaduct Bud)
Tote win: €22.90 PL: €5.20 €1.70 Ex: €76.10 CSF: €75.26 Tricast: €303.95

Followinga Turf Club inquiry, King's Light, who passed the post 1st, was disqualified - prohibited substance. Breeze With Ease was awarded the race.

4:35 Wexford (RH) (IRE) 17 Mar 2011

Michael O'Murchadha Memorial Novice Handicap Hurdle