Full Result 1.25 Punchestown (IRE) | 15 January 2024

John Thomas McNamara Series (Q.R.) Handicap Hurdle

(4yo+) (2m77yds) 2m½f Soft 7 hurdles 1 omitted

1st €6,785 2nd €2,185 3rd €1,035 4th €460 5th €230 6th €115

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Pos. (Draw)	Horse / SP Trainer / Jockey	Jockey Trainer	Age	WGT	OR	TS	RPR	MR
1	12. Morricone (IRE) 5/2F Mr J Dunne Ray Hackett	Mr J Dunne Ray Hackett	7	113 p	94	91	107	–
b g Shantou (USA) - Dani Theatre (IRE) (King's Theatre)
In touch with leaders, steady headway after 3 out, pressed leaders going easily after 2 out, pushed along to lead approaching last, soon went clear, ridden run-in, readily (op 3/1)

2 4¼	1. Joyeux Vivo (FR) 11/2 Alex Harvey John E & Thomas Kiely	Alex Harvey John E & Thomas Kiely	5	124	109	100	118	–
b g Kapgarde (FR) - Thet Viva (FR) (Sleeping Car)
Midfield, steady headway after 2 out, went third but outpaced approaching last, ridden and kept on run-in, went second towards finish, no match for winner (op 5/1)

3 ½ [4¾]	6. It'sallabouteve (IRE) 12/1 Mr C J Shine ² Brendan Maurice Walsh	Mr C J Shine ² Brendan Maurice Walsh	8	119	102	93	110	–
b m Doyen (IRE) - Afdala (IRE) (Hernando)
Midfield, good headway after 2 out, outpaced approaching last, ridden and weakened gradually run-in, lost second towards finish (op 14/1)

4 8 [12¾]	5. Ricky Bobby (IRE) 9/2 Mr D Doyle ² Timothy Doyle	Mr D Doyle ² Timothy Doyle	9	1110	103	83	103	–
b g Elusive Pimpernel (USA) - Tobar Suil Lady (IRE) (Statue Of Liberty)
Held up in rear, steady headway after 2 out, outpaced approaching last, no impression run-in (op 5/1)

5 1½ [14¼]	11. Hutchie (IRE) 25/1 Mr M N Sharpe ⁴ Stephen Gerard Carey	Mr M N Sharpe ⁴ Stephen Gerard Carey	8	1013	94	72	93	–
ch g Valirann (FR) - Rinnce Moll (IRE) (Accordion)
Prominent, outpaced and lost position home turn, kept on but no impression run-in (op 20/1)

6 ½ [14¾]	16. Future Proof (IRE) 14/1 Tiernan Power Roche P J Rothwell	Tiernan Power Roche P J Rothwell	9	108 p	85	63	83	–
b g Dream Ahead (USA) - Moraga (IRE) (Acclamation)
Held up in rear, steady headway after 2 out, outpaced home turn, hard ridden when not fluent last, kept on but no impression run-in

7 6½ [21¼]	8. McGrath From Clune (IRE) 9/2 Mr J H Williamson ² Robert Tyner	Mr J H Williamson ² Robert Tyner	8	114 ht	97	66	89	–
b g Califet (FR) - Apple Trix (IRE) (Flemensfirth)
Midfield, outpaced and drifted left approaching last, weakened run-in (tchd 4/1)

8 3 [24¼]	2. The Grey Falco (FR) 50/1 Mr R Sugrue ⁴ Thomas Cooper	Mr R Sugrue ⁴ Thomas Cooper	9	120 t	109	74	98	–
gr g Falco (USA) - Take A Chance (FR) (Take Risks)
In touch with leaders, mistake and stumbled 3rd, outpaced after 2 out, weakened approaching last (op 28/1)

9 nk [24½]	15. Derby De Thaix (FR) 12/1 Miss H Heffernan ⁴ James Andrew Fahey	Miss H Heffernan ⁴ James Andrew Fahey	11	104	85	50	73	–
b g Coastal Path - Rica De Thaix (FR) (Shaanmer)
In touch with leaders, outpaced and lost position 2 out, rallied approaching last, kept on but no impression run-in (tchd 11/1)

10 ½ [25]	14. The Border Boy (IRE) 40/1 Mr S Tobin ² Sean Aherne	Mr S Tobin ² Sean Aherne	7	109	88	52	76	–
ch g Shirocco (GER) - The Clew Bay Fox (IRE) (Eagle Eyed)
Led, headed 4th, hit 3 out, led again after 2 out, headed approaching last, soon weakened and lost position (op 33/1)

11 2¼ [27¼]	3. Miss Oreo (IRE) 18/1 Harry Sexton ² John Joseph Hanlon	Harry Sexton ² John Joseph Hanlon	6	120 h	107	68	92	–
b m Clovis Du Berlais (FR) - At The Top (FR) (Network)
Pressed leader, led 4th, much reduced lead when not fluent 2 out, soon headed, weakened approaching last

12 ½ [27¾]	4. Imperial Ruler (IRE) 20/1 Mr J P Sutton ⁴ Dermot A McLoughlin	Mr J P Sutton ⁴ Dermot A McLoughlin	7	1110 tp	105	66	90	–
b g Imperial Monarch (IRE) - Celinde (FR) (Anabaa)
Midfield, outpaced 2 out, weakened approaching last

13 2¼ [30]	10. Brogue Man River (IRE) 28/1 Mr J Kidd ⁴ Gavin Cromwell	Mr J Kidd ⁴ Gavin Cromwell	6	1013	94	52	77	–
b g Ol' Man River (IRE) - Devils Pride (IRE) (Stowaway)
Midfield, dropped to rear 3 out, outpaced 2 out, no impression (op 20/1)

14 ½ [30½]	17. Lyla Garrity (IRE) 22/1 Mr B Barry ² W J Austin	Mr B Barry ² W J Austin	8	105 1	84	41	66	–
b m Shantou (USA) - Captain Carol (IRE) (Captain Rio)
Midfield, dropped to rear when not fluent 2 out, no impression (tchd 20/1)

15 ½ [31]	13. Walkonthebriteside (IRE) 25/1 Mr A P Ryan John C McConnell	Mr A P Ryan John C McConnell	6	111 t	92	48	74	–
b g Walk In The Park (IRE) - China Sky (IRE) (Definite Article)
Midfield, brief headway after 2 out, weakened quickly approaching last (op 20/1)

16 6½ [37½]	18. Treyarnon Bay (IRE) 80/1 Miss Abigail Voyce ⁴ John Joseph Hanlon	Miss Abigail Voyce ⁴ John Joseph Hanlon	6	103 4 p¹	84	32	59	–
b m Mastercraftsman (IRE) - Dynalosca (USA) (Dynaformer)
Held up in rear, outpaced 2 out, weakened approaching last (op 50/1)

PU	9. Monty's Way (IRE) 50/1 Mr I Ryan ⁴ George Stanley	Mr I Ryan ⁴ George Stanley	6	112 t	97	–	–	–
b g Fastnet Rock (AUS) - Monty's Girl (IRE) (High Chaparral)
Midfield, outpaced and dropped to rear after 3 out, weakened after 2 out, pulled up approaching last (op 40/1)

17 ran Off time: 1:26:41 Winning time: 4m 17.40s (slow by 29.40s) Total SP: 136%
Non-runners: Woodstream Lad (coughing)
1st owner: Ballyvara Racing Syndicate (Morricone) 1st breeder: D Mullins & P Mullins
2nd owner: John P McManus (Joyeux Vivo)
3rd owner: Mrs Elizabeth Stack (It'sallabouteve)
Tote win: €2.90 PL: €1.50 €1.80 €3.10 Ex: €23.20 CSF: €16.78 Tricast: €157.56 Trifecta: €274

4th hurdle was omitted due to low sun

1:25 Punchestown (IRE) 15 Jan 2024

John Thomas McNamara Series (Q.R.) Handicap Hurdle