Full Result 5.30 Tipperary (IRE) | 11 September 2003

Frank Hogan Limerick/Mercedes Benz Novice Hurdle

(4yo+) 2m4f Good 11 hurdles

1st €12,420 2nd €2,880 3rd €1,260 4th €720

Pos. (Draw)	Horse / SP Trainer / Jockey	Jockey Trainer	Age	WGT	OR	TS	RPR	MR
1	1. Kickham I (IRE) 9/10F Norman Williamson E J O'Grady	Norman Williamson E J O'Grady	7	1112	122	–	124	–
b g Supreme Leader - Knocknagow (Buckskin)
Chased leaders in 4th throughout, went 3rd at 7th, soon 2nd, ridden from 3 out, slender lead last where slight mistake, kept on under pressure flat (op 4/5 tchd 1/1)

2 1	2. Manjoe (IRE) 2/1 Mark Grant ³ David Wachman	Mark Grant ³ David Wachman	5	119	118	–	123	–
b g Mandalus (IRE) - Henris Blaze (IRE) (Be My Native)
Tracked leader, led before 5 out, soon ridden clear, reduced advantage and strongly pressed before 2 out, headed before last, kept on same pace flat

3 hd [1¼]	4. Rapide Plaisir (IRE) 8/1 Timmy Murphy M Halford	Timmy Murphy M Halford	5	118	–	–	119	–
b g Grand Plaisir (IRE) - Royal Well (Royal Vulcan)
Held up in 5th, progress into 3rd when mistake 3 out, close 3rd and ridden entering straight, slight mistake last, kept on well under pressure run-in (op 8/1 tchd 10/1)

4 11 [12¼]	3. Alpha Rhythm (IRE) 7/1 Barry Geraghty Noel Meade	Barry Geraghty Noel Meade	5	118	110	–	108	–
b g Alphabatim (USA) - Gleann Ard (Deep Run)
Tracked leaders, mainly 3rd, dropped to 4th before 3 out, no danger under pressure before straight (op 5/1)

5 3 [15¼]	6. Monty's Pass (IRE) 6/1 John Allen ⁷ James Joseph Mangan	John Allen ⁷ James Joseph Mangan	10	109	109	–	99	–
b g Montelimar (USA) - Friars Pass (Monksfield)
Held up in rear, ridden and no impression from 3 out (op 9/2)

6 dist [45¼]	5. Abbeyfeale Con (IRE) 50/1 Mr M J O'Connor ⁷ Michael J O'Connor	Mr M J O'Connor ⁷ Michael J O'Connor	9	1011 2 p	79	–	–	–
b g Toca MaderaI (IRE) - Lady Helga (Aristocracy)
Attempted to make all, weakened quickly and last when fell 4 out, remounted to complete in own time (op 33/1)

6 ran Off time: 5:31:00 Winning time: 4m 32.00s (fast by 18.00s) Total SP: 126%
1st owner: John P McManus (Kickham I) 1st breeder: Aidan Ryan
2nd owner: Exors of the late Thomas J Farrell (Manjoe)
3rd owner: Glenaver Racing Syndicate (Rapide Plaisir)
Tote win: €1.70 PL: €1.10 €2.80 Ex: €4.40 CSF: €3.74

5:30 Tipperary (IRE) 11 Sep 2003

Frank Hogan Limerick/Mercedes Benz Novice Hurdle