Full Result 1.30 Punchestown (IRE) | 31 January 2016

Michael Fitzpatrick Memorial Maiden Hurdle

(5yo+) 2m4f Soft To Heavy 12 hurdles

1st €8,280 2nd €1,920 3rd €840 4th €480

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Pos. (Draw)	Horse / SP Trainer / Jockey	Jockey Trainer	Age	WGT	OR	TS	RPR	MR
1	5. Balko Des Flos (FR) 11/8F B J Cooper W P Mullins	B J Cooper W P Mullins	5	119	–	79	129	–
ch g Balko (FR) - Royale Marie (FR) (Garde Royale)
Soon led, slow approaching 2nd and briefly headed, soon back in front, still travelled well 2 out and in command approaching last, comfortably (op 5/4)

2 3	4. Robin Thyme (IRE) 3/1 R Walsh Gordon Elliott	R Walsh Gordon Elliott	6	1112	–	79	127	–
b g Robin Des Champs (FR) - Boragh Thyme (IRE) (Simply Great)
Soon chased leaders in 3rd, progress to chase leader in 2nd with a circuit to race, no impression on winner approaching last, kept on well again in closing stages (op 7/2)

3 26 [29]	3. Indian Court (IRE) 100/30 David Mullins Thomas Mullins	David Mullins Thomas Mullins	6	1112	–	51	104	–
ch g Indian River (FR) - Court Leader (IRE) (Supreme Leader)
Chased leaders towards inner, 5th with a circuit to race, progress into 3rd before 2 out, soon ridden and no impression on principals, kept on one pace (op 3/1 tchd 11/4)

4 1¾ [30¾]	1. Emily's Flame (IRE) 7/1 Brian O'Connell John Brassil	Brian O'Connell John Brassil	8	1112	–	49	99	–
br g Oscar (IRE) - Hamer's Last (IRE) (Phardante)
Tracked leaders when not fluent 1st, chased leaders, not fluent in 5th 4 out, ridden in 4th approaching 2 out, soon no impression, no extra when not fluent last

5 21 [51¾]	10. There You Go (IRE) 18/1 Mark Walsh Mrs John Harrington	Mark Walsh Mrs John Harrington	5	119	–	23	75	–
b g Milan - Cuiloge Lady (IRE) (Beneficial)
Held up, some progress into moderate 5th before 2 out, soon no impression (op 33/1)

6 1¾ [53½]	7. Coppers And Coins 33/1 Barry Geraghty Edward P Harty	Barry Geraghty Edward P Harty	5	119 p	–	21	74	–
b g Presenting - Daprika (FR) (Epervier Bleu)
Held up towards rear, ridden along after 4 out, soon no impression

7 11 [64½]	8. Game Puppeteer (IRE) 100/1 Mr P Power ⁷ Paul Power	Mr P Power ⁷ Paul Power	5	112	–	9	63	–
b g Gamut (IRE) - Me No Puppet (Mtoto)
Chased leader in 2nd, led briefly 2nd, dropped to 3rd with a circuit to race, not fluent 3 out and soon no extra, weakened (op 80/1)

8 4½ [69]	6. Blue Templar (IRE) 33/1 Niall P Madden E Bolger	Niall P Madden E Bolger	5	119	–	–	58	–
b g Milan - Mazuma (IRE) (Mazaad)
Always towards rear, ridden 4 out, no threat at next (op 50/1)

9 80 [149]	12. More Than Ever (IRE) 66/1 A P Heskin Edward P Harty	A P Heskin Edward P Harty	6	115	–	–	–	–
b m Robin Des Champs (FR) - Raichu (IRE) (Definite Article)
Held up, not fluent 4th, ridden and no impression 4 out, soon adrift, tailed off

PU	11. Littlemissstubborn (IRE) 100/1 Sean Flanagan N Dooly	Sean Flanagan N Dooly	7	115	–	–	–	–
b m Heron Island (IRE) - Unabhan (IRE) (Un Desperado)
Always towards rear, adrift before 4 out and soon pulled up

10 ran Off time: 1:31:18 Winning time: 5m 16.10s (slow by 38.10s) Total SP: 118%
Non-runners: Gentleman Moore (coughing), Run Don't Hide (lame)
1st owner: Gigginstown House Stud (Balko Des Flos) 1st breeder: Clovis Bardin & Mme Florence Bardin
2nd owner: M M Sammon, M A Sammon, Brendan K Fitzpatrick & R Crean (Robin Thyme)
3rd owner: Mrs Margaret O'Rourke (Indian Court)
Tote win: €2.10 PL: €1.10 €1.70 €1.20 Ex: €5.50 CSF: €5.77 Trifecta: €11.40

1:30 Punchestown (IRE) 31 Jan 2016

Michael Fitzpatrick Memorial Maiden Hurdle