Full Result 2.05 Gowran Park (IRE) | 17 April 2011

Thomastown Handicap Hurdle

(80-95, 6yo+) 2m Good 9 hurdles

1st €4,830 2nd €1,120 3rd €490 4th €280

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Pos. (Draw)	Horse / SP Trainer / Jockey	Jockey Trainer	Age	WGT	OR	TS	RPR	MR
1	20. Like The Da (IRE) 25/1 Michael Darcy David Martin Kelly	Michael Darcy David Martin Kelly	8	1011 p	80	58	108	–
b g Close Conflict (USA) - Commanche Flyer (IRE) (Commanche Run)
Made all, clear for much, in command from between last 2, eased run-in, easily (trainer said, regarding the apparent improvement in form shown, that gelding is a tricky customer and that the application of cheekpieces for the first time today may have helped rekindle his enthusiasm. He added that the change in tactics in adopting a front running role, coupled with better ground had helped his horse return to form.) (op 33/1)

2 1½	4. Ballintemple Star (IRE) 10/1 A P Heskin ⁵ James Francis Brennan	A P Heskin ⁵ James Francis Brennan	7	115	93	69	116	–
b g Basanta (IRE) - Ballintemple Tramp (IRE) (Welsh Term)
Chased leaders, 3rd 2 out, soon no impression under pressure, kept on same pace

3 7 [8½]	12. Killcara Boy 20/1 Joseph Holly ⁷ John A Supple	Joseph Holly ⁷ John A Supple	6	1011	87	55	103	–
b g Tobougg (IRE) - Barakat (Bustino)
Mid-division, 12th early, kept on without threatening under pressure straight (op 20/1 tchd 25/1)

4 hd [8¾]	17. Accompanist 7/1 Keith Donoghue ⁵ T G McCourt	Keith Donoghue ⁵ T G McCourt	8	107	81	49	99	–
b g Pivotal - Abscond I (USA) (Unbridled)
Mid-division, closed to track leaders approaching 3 out, 2nd next, soon no impression under pressure, kept on same pace (op 7/1 tchd 8/1)

5 2½ [11¼]	1. Tipolino (GER) 20/1 Robbie Colgan Patrick Downey	Robbie Colgan Patrick Downey	9	1112	95	60	108	–
ch g Trempolino (USA) - Tintina (USA) (General Assembly)
Towards rear, kept on without threatening under pressure from before straight

6 hd [11½]	7. Lynott (IRE) 11/2 Tom Doyle Gerard Keane	Tom Doyle Gerard Keane	8	117 tb	90	55	103	–
ch g Pivotal - Cassilis (IRE) (Persian Bold)
In rear of mid-division, went 6th 2 out, soon no impression, kept on same pace under pressure (op 6/1)

7 1¾ [13¼]	10. Luke's Benefit (IRE) 4/1F D G Hogan Denis Gerard Hogan	D G Hogan Denis Gerard Hogan	9	115 t	88	51	99	–
gr g Beneficial - St Anne's Lady (IRE) (Roselier)
Towards rear, closed to track leaders before 3 out, 5th 2 out, soon no impression, kept on same pace under pressure (op 9/2 tchd 5/1)

8 ½ [13¾]	9. Malande (IRE) 12/1 John Cullen Desmond McDonogh	John Cullen Desmond McDonogh	7	116 p	89	51	100	–
b m Beat Hollow - Masnada (IRE) (Erins Isle)
Chased leaders, 4th 2 out, soon no impression, kept on same pace under pressure (op 10/1)

9 1½ [15¼]	18. Call My Bluff (FR) 25/1 Robert Jones ⁷ S Braddish	Robert Jones ⁷ S Braddish	8	105 p	81	41	90	–
b g Highest Honor (FR) - Baino Bluff (Be My Guest)
Mid-division, 10th early, no impression approaching straight

10 12 [27¼]	14. Some Gem (IRE) 8/1 Davy Russell Thomas Mullins	Davy Russell Thomas Mullins	7	112	85	31	82	–
ch m Flemensfirth (USA) - Warmley's Gem (IRE) (Phardante)
Soon chased leaders, 7th early, no impression approaching straight (op 7/1)

11 3½ [30¾]	5. Stonehatchetmad (IRE) 12/1 Andrew Leigh W J Austin	Andrew Leigh W J Austin	7	119	92	34	86	–
b g Goldmark (USA) - Forest Festival (USA) (St Jovite)
Never better than mid-division

12 1¾ [32½]	16. Smooth Notion (IRE) 25/1 Robbie Moran P Meany	Robbie Moran P Meany	8	1013	82	22	74	–
b g Son Of Sharp Shot (IRE) - Sportin' Notion (USA) (Sportin' Life)
Chased leaders, 3rd before 3 out, no extra approaching straight

13 13 [45½]	15. Five Jembs (IRE) 20/1 A E Lynch Adrian McGuinness	A E Lynch Adrian McGuinness	7	111 t	84	8	63	–
b g Commander Collins (IRE) - Thorn Tree (Zafonic)
Chased leaders, 5th approaching 3 out, soon no extra (op 16/1)

14 1½ [47]	11. Gorgeous Abby (IRE) 16/1 Andrew J McNamara John G Carr	Andrew J McNamara John G Carr	6	114	87	9	65	–
b m Rudimentary (USA) - Hardy Cracker (IRE) (Lord Americo)
Mid-division, 9th early, no extra from 3 out (op 14/1)

15 nk [47¼]	21. Milltown Boy (IRE) 10/1 Alain Cawley Daniel Miley	Alain Cawley Daniel Miley	8	117	90	11	67	–
bb g Rudimentary (USA) - Cotton Gale (Strong Gale)
Prominent, 2nd approaching 3 out, soon weakened (op 9/1)

16 18 [65¼]	19. Saddles And Style (IRE) 25/1 J R Barry W J Burke	J R Barry W J Burke	6	1012	81	–	40	–
b m Beneficial - The Cobh Gale (Strong Gale)
Mid-division, 8th early, no extra from 3 out

17 ¾ [66]	8. Mr Caveman (IRE) 16/1 Niall P Madden Mrs Denise Foster	Niall P Madden Mrs Denise Foster	6	117	90	–	49	–
b g Court Cave (IRE) - Little HelenI (Viking I)
Always towards rear (op 20/1)

18 10 [76]	13. Midnight Lady (IRE) 16/1 Patrick Mangan ⁵ James Joseph Mangan	Patrick Mangan ⁵ James Joseph Mangan	6	1011	85	–	34	–
b m Beneficial - Lemonfield Lady (IRE) (Presenting)
Chased leaders, niggled along 4 out, soon lost place and no extra (trainer said mare was found to have burst a blood vessel post-race) (op 25/1)

18 ran Off time: 2:05:00 Winning time: 3m 45.70s (slow by 5.70s) Total SP: 140%
Non-runners: Andalucia Lady (off-feed), Kerry Allstar (reserve), Menwaal (change in ground), Take A Shot (change in ground), Wisteria Lady (reserve)
1st owner: KFF Racing Syndicate (Like The Da) 1st breeder: Richard Kenny
2nd owner: James Francis Brennan (Ballintemple Star)
3rd owner: Miss Julianna Byrne (Killcara Boy)
Tote win: €39.70 PL: €5.50 €3.10 €15.30 Ex: €646.80 CSF: €267.73 Tricast: €5,091.19

2:05 Gowran Park (IRE) 17 Apr 2011

Thomastown Handicap Hurdle