Full Result 2.15 Newcastle | 29 November 1997

Newcastle Building Society 'Fighting Fifth' Hurdle Limited Handicap Class A (Grade 2)

(Class 1) (4yo+) (2m46yds) 2m Good 9 hurdles

1st £21,791 2nd £8,245.30 3rd £4,035.15 4th £1,838.55

Pos. (Draw)	Horse / SP Trainer / Jockey	Jockey Trainer	Age	WGT	OR	TS	RPR	MR
1	3. Star Rage (IRE) 6/1 D Gallagher Mark Johnston	D Gallagher Mark Johnston	7	112	141	147	147	–
b g Horage - Star Bound (Crowned Prince)
Tracked leaders, challenged 3 out, led last, ran on well

2 1½	5. Whip Hand (IRE) 5/4F Paul Carberry J G Fitzgerald	Paul Carberry J G Fitzgerald	6	109	134	138	137	–
br g Bob Back (USA) - Praise The LordI (Lord Gayle)
Held up, headway 6th, soon chasing leaders and ridden, kept on well approaching last, not pace to challenge

3 2 [3½]	4. Native-Darrig (IRE) 9/2 R Walsh W P Mullins	R Walsh W P Mullins	6	1011	136	138	138	–
b g Be My Native (USA) - Broadway Baby (Some Hand)
Tracked leaders, smooth headway to lead after 3 out, headed last, no extra

4 ½ [4]	7. Non Vintage (IRE) 33/1 W Worthington Michael Chapman	W Worthington Michael Chapman	6	104 6	129	131	130	–
ch g Shy Groom (USA) - Great Alexandra (Runnett)
Led until headed after 3 out, soon outpaced, kept on well towards finish

5 10 [14]	2. Master Beveled 13/2 G Tormey David Evans	G Tormey David Evans	7	114	143	135	134	–
b g Beveled (USA) - Miss Anniversary (Tachypous)
Held up, headway and prominent when mistake 3 out, soon beaten

6 24 [38]	1. Padre Mio (IRE) 14/1 Richard Guest Charlie Brooks	Richard Guest Charlie Brooks	9	117	146	114	113	–
b g The Parson - Mwanamio (Sole Mio)
In touch until outpaced 6th, never dangerous after

7 2 [40]	8. Flying Eagle 25/1 R Supple R Simpson	R Supple R Simpson	6	104 12	129	95	94	–
b g Shaadi (USA) - Fly Me (FR) (Luthier)
Prominent until ridden and beaten approaching 3 out

8 16 [56]	6. Stash The Cash I (IRE) 11/2 Russ Garritty Micky Hammond	Russ Garritty Micky Hammond	6	105 1	130	80	79	–
b g Persian Bold (IRE) - Noble Girl (Be Friendly)
Held up, pushed along and headway 6th, beaten 3 out

8 ran Off time: 2:15:00 Winning time: 3m 53.60s (slow by 4.60s) Total SP: 120%
1st owner: J David Abell (Star Rage) 1st breeder: Killarkin Stud
2nd owner: Lady Lloyd-Webber (Whip Hand)
3rd owner: William Kerwin (Native-Darrig)
Tote win: £7.90 PL: £1.90 £1.10 £1.70 Ex: £5.20 CSF: £13.74 Tricast: £35.16

2:15 Newcastle 29 Nov 1997

Newcastle Building Society 'Fighting Fifth' Hurdle Limited Handicap Class A (Grade 2)