Full Result 3.55 Thurles (IRE) | 1 March 2012

Boylesports.com Michael Purcell Memorial Novice Hurdle (Grade 2)

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

1st €26,000 2nd €7,600 3rd €3,600 4th €1,200

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Pos. (Draw)	Horse / SP Trainer / Jockey	Jockey Trainer	Age	WGT	OR	TS	RPR	MR
1	4. Lyreen Legend (IRE) 3/1 B J Cooper D T Hughes	B J Cooper D T Hughes	5	112	138	133	148	–
b g Saint Des Saints (FR) - Bint Bladi (FR) (Garde Royale)
Jumped slow early, chased leaders, closed approaching 3 out, challenged and on terms from before next, led before last, stayed on well to draw clear run-in (op 11/4)

2 3¼	1. Folsom Blue (IRE) EvensF Davy Russell Conor O'Dwyer	Davy Russell Conor O'Dwyer	5	115	142	132	148	–
b g Old Vic - Spirit Leader (IRE) (Supreme Leader)
Chased leaders, closed approaching 3 out, struggling from before straight, effort on inner approaching last, soon no impression and kept on same pace (op 1/1 tchd 9/10)

3 nk [3½]	3. Bridgets Pet (IRE) 16/1 Danny Mullins Anthony Mullins	Danny Mullins Anthony Mullins	5	112	123	129	144	–
ch g Arakan (USA) - Classy Act (Lycius)
Waited with towards rear, closer in 4th approaching 3 out, challenged from next and every chance before last, no impression and kept on same pace run-in (op 14/1)

4 6½ [10]	2. Caolaneoin (IRE) 9/1 A E Lynch Seamus Fahey	A E Lynch Seamus Fahey	6	113 t	126	123	140	–
b g King's Theatre (IRE) - Queen Plaisir (IRE) (Grand Plaisir)
Took keen hold, soon led and clear, reduced lead approaching 6 out, soon went on again until going to 3 out, joined 2 out, headed before last, no extra (op 11/1 tchd 12/1)

5 26 [36]	6. Hats And Heels (IRE) 7/1 R Walsh W P Mullins	R Walsh W P Mullins	5	109	–	88	105	–
b m Flemensfirth (USA) - Great Cullen (IRE) (Simply Great)
Waited with towards rear, closed approaching 3 out, soon no extra (op 13/2)

PU	5. Toostrong (FR) 11/1 Paul Townend W P Mullins	Paul Townend W P Mullins	5	112 t	–	–	–	–
ch g Network (GER) - Fleurissa (FR) (Dress Parade)
Led early, chased leader, moderate 3rd 5 out, struggling next, soon weakened, pulled up after 3 out (op 10/1)

6 ran Off time: 3:55:00 Winning time: 5m 13.60s (slow by 25.60s) Total SP: 112%
1st owner: Lyreen Syndicate (Lyreen Legend) 1st breeder: Eclipse Bloodstock & C & G Hadden
2nd owner: Gigginstown House Stud (Folsom Blue)
3rd owner: Barry Connell (Bridgets Pet)
Tote win: €3.70 PL: €1.60 €1.02 Ex: €7.20 CSF: €6.60

3:55 Thurles (IRE) 1 Mar 2012

Boylesports.com Michael Purcell Memorial Novice Hurdle (Grade 2)