Full Result 1.05 Punchestown (IRE) | 15 November 2009

Craddockstown Novice Chase (Grade 2)

(4yo+) 2m Inner Heavy 11 fences

1st €26,040 2nd €7,640 3rd €3,640 4th €1,240

Craddockstown Novice Chase (Grade 2), 2m - Heavy, 4yo+

Pos. (Draw)	Horse / SP Trainer / Jockey	Jockey Trainer	Age	WGT	OR	TS	RPR	MR
1	1. Sizing Europe (IRE) 1/3F A E Lynch Henry De Bromhead	A E Lynch Henry De Bromhead	7	117	–	138	156	–
b g Pistolet Bleu (IRE) - Jennie Dun (IRE) (Mandalus)
Soon prominent, almost on terms in 2nd from 4 out, led before 2 out, soon clear, easily, impressive (op 1/3 tchd 3/10)

2 6	7. Major Finnegan (IRE) 9/1 Davy Russell W J Burke	Davy Russell W J Burke	7	114	–	127	143	–
b g Lord Americo (IRE) - Myshall (IRE) (Over The River)
Took keen hold, chased leaders, led 4th, soon clear, reduced lead and almost joined from 4 out, headed before 2 out, soon no impression and kept on same pace (op 8/1)

3 2½ [8½]	2. Beau Michael 14/1 P W Flood Adrian McGuinness	P W Flood Adrian McGuinness	5	114 t	–	123	140	–
b g Medicean - Tender Moment (IRE) (Caerleon)
Led, headed 4th, chased leaders after, closer in 4th before straight, no impression under pressure and kept on same pace from before 2 out (op 14/1 tchd 12/1)

4 nk [8¾]	3. China Rock (IRE) 6/1 Niall P Madden M F Morris	Niall P Madden M F Morris	6	114	–	123	140	–
ch g Presenting - Kigali (IRE) (Torus)
Soon chased leaders, closer in 3rd and pushed along from 4 out, no impression under pressure and kept on same pace from before 2 out where slight mistake (op 6/1 tchd 11/2)

5 19 [27¾]	4. Coolpotts (IRE) 25/1 Robbie Moran J A Berry	Robbie Moran J A Berry	7	114	118	97	121	–
b g Pistolet Bleu (IRE) - Mainshear (IRE) (Brush Aside)
Soon chased leaders, 4th 4 out, dropped to moderate 5th and no extra from before straight

6 dist [57¾]	6. Hotel Hilamar (IRE) 20/1 Paul Carberry Noel Meade	Paul Carberry Noel Meade	8	114 t	123	–	–	–
b g Flemensfirth (USA) - Gypsy Lass (IRE) (King's Ride)
Soon settled towards rear, no extra in last from before 4 out, weakened, tailed off

6 ran Off time: 1:05:00 Winning time: 4m 23.30s (slow by 23.30s) Total SP: 115%
Non-runners: Dancing Tornado (stone bruise)
1st owner: Ann & Alan Potts Partnership (Sizing Europe) 1st breeder: Mrs Angela Bracken
2nd owner: Only The Best Syndicate (Major Finnegan)
3rd owner: Total Recall Racing Club (Beau Michael)
Tote win: €1.10 PL: €1.10 €3.50 Ex: €3.30 CSF: €4.74

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Craddockstown Novice Chase (Grade 2)

1:05 Punchestown (IRE) 15 Nov 2009