Full Result 4.40 Tipperary (IRE) | 17 July 2011

Martinstown Opportunity Handicap Hurdle

(81-109, 4yo+) 2m Good 10 hurdles

1st €8,625 2nd €2,000 3rd €875 4th €500

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Pos. (Draw)	Horse / SP Trainer / Jockey	Jockey Trainer	Age	WGT	OR	TS	RPR	MR
1	1. Double Seven (IRE) 11/2 B J Cooper Martin Brassil	B J Cooper Martin Brassil	5	1111	108	86	133	–
b g Milan - Bargante (IRE) (Phardante)
Soon mid-division, closer in 4th approaching straight, travelled well to lead before last where mistake, stayed on well run-in, easily (op 7/2)

2 2½	7. Sox's Girl (IRE) 5/1 David Splaine ⁴ Arthur Goulding	David Splaine ⁴ Arthur Goulding	7	103	90	65	109	–
b m Dr Massini (IRE) - Cailin Eile (IRE) (Brush Aside)
Tracked leaders, improved to be on terms approaching 2 out, headed before last, kept on same pace run-in (op 7/1)

3 ¾ [3¼]	6. Lake Return (IRE) 9/2J Declan Bates ⁴ P T Flavin	Declan Bates ⁴ P T Flavin	6	104 t	91	65	109	–
b g Bob's Return (IRE) - Lake Tour (IRE) (Aristocracy)
In rear, headway to track leaders straight, mistake 2 out, no impression under pressure and kept on without threatening from before last (op 9/2 tchd 5/1)

4 shd [3¼]	2. Charger 14/1 Mark Bolger John C McConnell	Mark Bolger John C McConnell	5	114 t	101	75	119	–
b g Rock Of Gibraltar (IRE) - Ruthless Rose (USA) (Conquistador Cielo)
Led, joined approaching 2 out, soon headed and kept on same pace from before last (op 12/1)

5 1 [4¼]	4. Impersonator 6/1 Keith Donoghue ² Anthony Mullins	Keith Donoghue ² Anthony Mullins	11	111	100	73	117	–
b g Zafonic (USA) - Conspiracy I (Rudimentary)
Towards rear, 7th approaching straight, kept on same pace under pressure from between last 2 (op 7/1)

6 2½ [6¾]	5. Cantrell (IRE) 9/1 Matthew Bowes ⁴ H Smyth	Matthew Bowes ⁴ H Smyth	8	106 p	93	63	107	–
b g High Roller (IRE) - Executive Seat (IRE) (Executive Perk)
Tracked leaders, 5th approaching straight, no impression under pressure and kept on same pace from between last 2 (op 10/1)

7 nk [7¼]	8. Paddy The Ref (IRE) 12/1 S J Hassett Philip Fenton	S J Hassett Philip Fenton	9	106	89	58	103	–
b g Gothland (FR) - Reckless Youth (IRE) (Remainder Man)
Towards rear, kept on same pace approaching straight (trainer said, regarding running and riding, that gelding has shown plenty of ability but has been off the track for over twelve months with leg trouble. He stated that he instructed the rider to ride towards the back of the field, settle his mount and do the best he could. He added that he was satisfied with the ride; jockey confirmed the instructions and stated that he settled his mount as instructed, but the horse made a mistake at the third last hurdle after which the animal began to blow. He stated that he allowed his mount time to fill his lungs in order to get him home and added that he felt he had achieved his best possible placing.) (op 14/1)

8 9 [16¼]	9. Some Gem (IRE) 7/1 Patrick Mangan ² Thomas Mullins	Patrick Mangan ² Thomas Mullins	7	102	87	45	92	–
ch m Flemensfirth (USA) - Warmley's Gem (IRE) (Phardante)
Prominent, ridden after 3 out, 2nd approaching straight, no impression under pressure from 2 out (op 8/1 tchd 6/1)

9 hd [16¼]	3. Mind The Steps (IRE) 9/2J Robert Jones ⁴ David Martin Kelly	Robert Jones ⁴ David Martin Kelly	6	110 p	101	59	106	–
b g Tamayaz (CAN) - Run Sweetheart (USA) (Bold Run)
Soon tracked leaders, 6th approaching straight, soon no impression (op 9/2 tchd 5/1)

10 dist [46¼]	10. Chasing Glory (IRE) 33/1 Mr M N Doran ⁴ Stephen Ryan	Mr M N Doran ⁴ Stephen Ryan	5	911 t	84	4	–	–
b m Needle Gun (IRE) - Stormy River (IRE) (Strong Gale)
Not jump fluent early, soon mid-division, dropped to last and no extra from 3 out (op 28/1)

10 ran Off time: 4:40:00 Winning time: 3m 53.80s (slow by 5.80s) Total SP: 123%
1st owner: John P McManus (Double Seven) 1st breeder: M Doran
2nd owner: P Goulding (Sox's Girl)
3rd owner: P T Flavin (Lake Return)
Tote win: €4.20 PL: €2.60 €2.10 €1.60 Ex: €58.70 CSF: €35.48 Tricast: €138.42

4:40 Tipperary (IRE) 17 Jul 2011

Martinstown Opportunity Handicap Hurdle