3:00 Thurles (IRE) 22 Feb 2018
Thurles Racecourse Michael Purcell Memorial Novice Hurdle (Grade 3)
2m4f Soft 12 hurdles
1st
€26,550 2nd
€8,550 3rd
€4,050 4th
€1,800 5th
€900
Error
| Pos. (Draw) |
Horse / SP
Trainer / Jockey
|
Jockey
Trainer
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Age | WGT | OR | TS | RPR | MR | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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7 | 110 tb | 132 | 68 | 148 | – | ||||
| ch g Robin Des Champs (FR) - Shean Rose (IRE) (Roselier) | ||||||||||
| Chased leaders, 4th when not fluent 4th and lost place briefly, close 3rd after 4 out, ridden on terms before 2 out and led narrowly between last 2, stayed on well to extend advantage and in command before last where left further clear, comfortably (op 8/1 tchd 13/2) | ||||||||||
|
6 | 110 | 131 | 53 | 135 | – | ||||
| ch g Stowaway - Booley Bay (IRE) (Gulland) | ||||||||||
| Waited with, disputed 4th after 3rd, 5th halfway, took closer order behind leaders from 7th, close 4th after 4 out and progress on outer to challenge, ridden in 3rd and no impression on leaders after 2 out, one pace after and left moderate 2nd at last (op 7/2 tchd 4/1 and 100/30) | ||||||||||
|
5 | 1012 | – | 44 | 125 | – | ||||
| b g Oscar (IRE) - Lasado (IRE) (Jurado) | ||||||||||
| Close up and disputed lead after 1st, narrow advantage 5th, pushed along and joined after 4 out, headed under pressure next and soon no extra in 4th, no impression on leaders 2 out, left moderate 3rd at last (op 15/8 tchd 2/1 and 7/4) | ||||||||||
|
8 | 110 t1 | – | 38 | 121 | – | ||||
| b g Definite Article - Lugante (IRE) (Luso) | ||||||||||
| Dismounted before start, held up, last at halfway, improved into 5th before 3 out, no impression on leaders before next, ridden in moderate 5th after 2 out, left moderate 4th at last | ||||||||||
|
6 | 110 h | 126 | – | 81 | – | ||||
| ch g Tiger Groom - Je Te Donne (FR) (Mansonnien) | ||||||||||
| Led until joined after 1st and disputed lead, close 2nd at 5th where not fluent, 3rd halfway, dropped to 5th 4 out, weakened to rear before next, left remote 5th at last (op 13/2 tchd 6/1) | ||||||||||
|
5 | 1012 p1 | 133 | – | 138 | – | ||||
| b g Milan - Gift Of Freedom (IRE) (Presenting) | ||||||||||
| Chased leaders, raced keenly early, 3rd halfway, closer in 2nd at halfway, disputed lead going well after 4 out and led next, joined before 2 out, ridden and headed narrowly between last 2, soon no impression on winner and held in 2nd when fell last (op 8/1 tchd 9/1) | ||||||||||
- 6 ran Off time: 3:01:30 Winning time: 5m 23.90s (slow by 35.90s) Total SP: 114%
- 1st owner: Gigginstown House Stud (Blow By Blow) 1st breeder: Mrs Eleanor Hadden
- 2nd owner: Gigginstown House Stud (Gun Digger)
- 3rd owner: Robcour (Not Many Left)
- Tote win: €8.10 PL: €3.10 €2.20 Ex: €21.50 CSF: €31.90 Trifecta: €137.20
