Full Result 3.50 Curragh (IRE) | 21 September 1996

Jefferson Smurfit Memorial Irish St. Leger (Group 1)

(3yo+) 1m6f Good To Firm

Pos. (Draw)	Horse / SP Trainer / Jockey	Jockey Trainer	Age	WGT	OR	TS	RPR	MR
1⁽³⁾	4. Oscar Schindler (IRE) 4/1 S Craine Kevin Prendergast	S Craine Kevin Prendergast	4	98	–	119	119	–
ch c Royal Academy (USA) - Saraday (Northfields)
Held up, in touch, 4th straight, went 2nd on bridle over 2f out, led over 1f out, ridden and quickened early final furlong, ran on well

2⁽⁹⁾ 3½	9. Key Change (IRE) 11/4F Johnny Murtagh John M Oxx	Johnny Murtagh John M Oxx	3	89	–	112	112	–
b f Darshaan - Kashka (USA) (The Minstrel)
Prominent, went 2nd over 10f out, led entering straight, pushed along over 2f out, headed over 1f out, unable to quicken

3⁽¹⁾ 2 [5½]	6. Sacrament 9/2 W R Swinburn Sir Michael Stoute	W R Swinburn Sir Michael Stoute	5	98	–	113	113	–
b h Shirley Heights - Blessed Event (Kings Lake)
Held up, in touch, disputing 3rd place when hampered entering straight, lost place, 5th and not much room over 1f out, ridden and stayed on inside final furlong

4⁽²⁾ shd [5½]	5. Posidonas 9/2 T Quinn Paul Cole	T Quinn Paul Cole	4	98	–	113	112	–
b c Slip Anchor - Tamassos (Dance In Time)
Ran 2nd until over 10f out, disputing 3rd place when hampered entering straight, 3rd and no extra over 1f out, kept on

5⁽⁵⁾ 2 [7½]	3. I'm Supposin (IRE) 14/1 Willie Supple Kevin Prendergast	Willie Supple Kevin Prendergast	4	98	–	111	110	–
b c Posen (USA) - Robinia (USA) (Roberto)
Held up, in rear, progress after 5f, headway again 2f out, 4th over 1f out, no impression inside final furlong

6⁽⁶⁾ 5 [12½]	8. Gordi (USA) 8/1 Mick Kinane D K Weld	Mick Kinane D K Weld	3	812	–	105	104	–
ch c Theatrical (IRE) - Royal Alydar (USA) (Alydar)
Held up, some headway over 2f out, soon ridden and beaten

7⁽⁸⁾ [12½]	1. Blushing Flame (USA) 10/1 John Reid Sir Michael Stoute	John Reid Sir Michael Stoute	5	98	–	100	99	–
b h Blushing Groom (FR) - Nearctic Flame (Sadler's Wells)
Led, headed entering straight, soon weakened

8⁽⁴⁾ 9 [21½]	7. Viaticum (IRE) 50/1 Joanna Morgan Noel Meade	Joanna Morgan Noel Meade	4	95 b	–	87	85	–
gr f Scenic (IRE) - Pete's Money (USA) (Caucasus)
Always behind

9⁽⁷⁾ shd [21¾]	2. Fill The Bill (IRE) 25/1 Seamie Heffernan A P O'Brien	Seamie Heffernan A P O'Brien	4	98	–	89	88	–
b c Bob Back (USA) - Neat Dish (CAN) (Stalwart)
Always behind

9 ran Off time: 3:53:00 Winning time: 2m 59.10s (fast by 1.30s) Total SP: 116%
1st owner: Oliver Lehane (Oscar Schindler) 1st breeder: Oliver Lehane
2nd owner: Lady Clague (Key Change)
3rd owner: Cheveley Park Stud (Sacrament)

3:50 Curragh (IRE) 21 Sep 1996

Jefferson Smurfit Memorial Irish St. Leger (Group 1)