Full Result 3.45 Leopardstown (IRE) | 27 October 1997

Gas Network News October Handicap Hurdle (Listed)

(4yo+) 2m Good To Yielding 9 hurdles

Pos. (Draw)	Horse / SP Trainer / Jockey	Jockey Trainer	Age	WGT	OR	TS	RPR	MR
1	6. Grimes 7/4F Conor O'Dwyer C Roche	Conor O'Dwyer C Roche	4	1012	–	144	146	–
b g Reprimand - Diva Madonna (Chief Singer)
Held up, progress from 2 out, 3rd travelling easily last, soon led, not extended, impressive

2 1	4. Commanche Court (IRE) 4/1 R Walsh T M Walsh	R Walsh T M Walsh	4	110	–	145	137	–
ch c Commanche Run - Sorceress (FR) (Fabulous Dancer)
Always prominent, 2nd 2 out, soon led, ridden and headed before last, kept on

3 nk [1¼]	9. Skipo (USA) 20/1 D T Evans D K Weld	D T Evans D K Weld	7	910 b	–	127	119	–
ro g Theatrical (IRE) - Paloma Blanca (USA) (Blushing Groom)
Settled 8th, progress 3 out, 3rd 2 out, led before last, ridden and headed flat, no extra close home

4 2½ [3¾]	3. Bolino Star (IRE) 6/1 Jason Titley S J Treacy	Jason Titley S J Treacy	6	112	–	145	136	–
b m Stalker - Gobolino (Don)
Tracked leaders in 5th, lost place 3 out, towards rear 2 out, ridden to go 5th approaching last, kept on

5 2 [5¾]	1. Just Little 7/1 Charlie Swan A P O'Brien	Charlie Swan A P O'Brien	5	1110	–	151	142	–
b m Mtoto - Sizes Vary (Be My Guest)
Held up in rear, progress 2 out, 4th ridden and one pace before last

6 [5¾]	8. Montelisa (IRE) 20/1 J Butler ³ A P O'Brien	J Butler ³ A P O'Brien	5	97	–	–	109	–
b m Montelimar (USA) - Liscarton (Le Bavard)
Tracked leader in 2nd, 5th 2 out, ridden and one pace

7 [5¾]	7. DromineerI (IRE) 13/2 G Cotter T J Taaffe	G Cotter T J Taaffe	6	107	–	–	112	–
b g Conquering Hero (USA) - Glenamara (Furry Glen)
Held up, progress 3 out, 4th 2 out, ridden and weakened

8 [5¾]	10. Spirit Dancer (IRE) 20/1 T P Rudd G M Lyons	T P Rudd G M Lyons	4	97	–	–	97	–
ch g Carmelite House (USA) - Theatral (Orchestra)
Tracked leaders, 5th 2 out, ridden and weakened before last

9 [5¾]	2. Tryfirion (IRE) 20/1 B Bowens ³ V Bowens	B Bowens ³ V Bowens	8	112	–	–	119	–
b g Tanfirion (IRE) - Try Another (Deep Run)
Led, ridden and weakened after 2 out

10 [5¾]	5. Persian Halo (IRE) 20/1 J Shortt Mrs John Harrington	J Shortt Mrs John Harrington	9	110	–	–	113	–
bb g Sunny's Halo (CAN) - Persian Susan (USA) (Herbager)
Tracked leaders in 4th, improved into 2nd 4 out, slight mistake next, dropped out before 2 out

10 ran Off time: 3:45:00 Winning time: 3m 43.60s (fast by 6.40s) Total SP: 121%
Rule 4: . Trio: £68.50.
1st owner: John P McManus (Grimes) 1st breeder: Limestone Stud
2nd owner: D F Desmond (Commanche Court)
3rd owner: Dr Michael Smurfit (Skipo)
Tote win: €2.90 PL: €1.50 €1.30 €5.10 Ex: €4.20 CSF: €7.91 Tricast: €88.13

3:45 Leopardstown (IRE) 27 Oct 1997

Gas Network News October Handicap Hurdle (Listed)