Full Result 2.10 Sligo (IRE) | 15 September 2021

Leo McMorrow Memorial Novice Handicap Chase

(4yo+) (2m1f36yds) 2m1f Good 11 fences

1st €6,490 2nd €2,090 3rd €990 4th €440 5th €220

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Pos. (Draw)	Horse / SP Trainer / Jockey	Jockey Trainer	Age	WGT	OR	TS	RPR	MR
1	4. Rippon Lodge (IRE) 15/2 Philip Donovan ⁷ John Patrick Ryan	Philip Donovan ⁷ John Patrick Ryan	8	103 t	100	57	111	–
b g Scorpion (IRE) - Shuil Again (IRE) (Good Thyne)
In rear, headway and chased leaders from 2nd, went second and 6 lengths down after 5 out, pressed leader after 2 out, led going best last, pushed out and went clear run-in, comfortably (op 9/2)

2 5½	2. Bentham (IRE) EvensF James O'Sullivan ⁵ Gavin Cromwell	James O'Sullivan ⁵ Gavin Cromwell	7	112	111	61	116	–
b g Jeremy (USA) - Detonante (FR) (Cardoun)
Led narrowly, headed but close up 2nd, chased leaders after 3rd, dropped to rear when not fluent 5 out, pushed along after 4 out, went third after 3 out, ridden and no impression after 2 out, kept on and went modest second run-in, no match for winner (op 6/4 tchd 10/11)

3 4 [9½]	1. Silver Star (FR) 11/1 Denis O'Regan Gordon Elliott	Denis O'Regan Gordon Elliott	8	1113 tp	117	63	118	–
gr g Silver Frost (IRE) - Suerte (Halling)
Prominent, led 2nd, jumped slightly left 4th, headed and chased leader 6th, lost second after 5 out, not fluent 4 out, lost third and pushed along after 3 out, ridden after 2 out, kept on and went modest third run-in, no match for first two (jockey said gelding burst a blood vessel. vet reported gelding was found to have blood at both nostrils post race, possibly as a result of exercise induced pulmonary haemorrhage) (op 13/2 tchd 6/1)

4 ½ [10]	3. Alice Avril (FR) 3/1 J J Slevin Henry De Bromhead	J J Slevin Henry De Bromhead	4	112 t	116	51	107	–
b f Balko (FR) - La Courtille (FR) (Risk Seeker)
Took keen hold, chased leaders, went second after 3rd, mistake 4th, led 6th, 6 lengths ahead after 5 out, faced challenge when pushed along after 2 out, ridden when bad mistake and headed last, weakened and lost two places run-in

5 7 [17]	5. Little Brother (IRE) 6/1 Gavin Brouder ⁷ J A Nash	Gavin Brouder ⁷ J A Nash	4	102	109	36	93	–
b g Gale Force Ten - Sir Cecil's Girl (IRE) (Thunder Gulch)
Chased leaders, dropped to rear from 2nd, mistake 4th, not fluent 5th, pushed along after 4 out, no impression when bad mistake 2 out, soon weakened (tchd 13/2)

5 ran Off time: 2:10:35 Winning time: 4m 22.60s (slow by 5.60s) Total SP: 110%
1st owner: Bitview Partnership (Rippon Lodge) 1st breeder: M Harnett
2nd owner: Carpe Vinum Partnership (Bentham)
3rd owner: Royal's & Blue Syndicate (Silver Star)
Tote win: €8.80 PL: €3.60 €1.60 Ex: €18.70 CSF: €16.21 Trifecta: €60

2:10 Sligo (IRE) 15 Sep 2021

Leo McMorrow Memorial Novice Handicap Chase