Full Result 3.20 Newcastle | 20 December 2003

Renato Rea Farewell Challenge Handicap Hurdle Class E

(Class 4) (0-100, 4yo+) (2m46yds) 2m Good To Soft 8 hurdles 1 omitted

1st £2,674 2nd £764 3rd £382

Pos. (Draw)	Horse / SP Trainer / Jockey	Jockey Trainer	Age	WGT	OR	TS	RPR	MR
1	8. Hopeful Chance (IRE) 12/1 Bruce Gibson ³ James Turner	Bruce Gibson ³ James Turner	6	1013 t	85	46	92	–
b g Machiavellian (USA) - Don't Rush (USA) (Alleged)
Chased leaders, led before 3 out, drew clear from next (trainer said, regarding the improved form shown, gelding benefited from the refitting of a tongue-strap and from professional handling - previous race was for amateur riders) (tchd 14-1 in places)

2 11	3. Lord Of The Loch (IRE) 20/1 Mr John Davidson ⁷ William Young	Mr John Davidson ⁷ William Young	12	114	94	44	90	–
bb g Lord Americo (IRE) - Loughamaire (Brave Invader)
Midfield, outpaced after 4th, rallied 2 out, kept on from last, no chance with winner (op 16-1 tchd 25-1 in places)

3 nk [11¼]	11. Gilfoot Breeze (IRE) 3/1J Brian Harding Adam Robson	Brian Harding Adam Robson	6	109	78	28	75	–
b g Forest Wind (USA) - Ma Bella Luna (Jalmood)
Behind, pushed along 4th, headway 4 out, blundered and left third next, one pace after next (op 4-1)

4 ¾ [12]	1. Only One Matty (IRE) 25/1 Ashley Dempsey ¹⁰ Kate Walton	Ashley Dempsey ¹⁰ Kate Walton	6	112	95	44	90	–
b g Satco (FR) - Poundworld (IRE) (Orchestra)
Prominent, outpaced before 3 out, kept on from last, no impression (op 20-1)

5 1¼ [13¼]	9. Tiger Frog (USA) 3/1J Larry McGrath ⁵ Richard Guest	Larry McGrath ⁵ Richard Guest	4	109 b	83	30	77	–
b g French Deputy (USA) - Woodyoubelieveit (USA) (Woodman)
Close up, challenged before 3 out, weakened after last (op 7-2)

6 20 [33¼]	6. NaturalI (IRE) 14/1 Graham Lee Barry Murtagh	Graham Lee Barry Murtagh	6	116	89	16	63	–
b g Bigstone (IRE) - You Make Me Real (USA) (Give Me Strength)
Held up, outpaced 4th, never dangerous after (op 12-1)

7 8 [41¼]	7. Tullimoss (IRE) 12/1 Michael Naughton ³ J N R Billinge	Michael Naughton ³ J N R Billinge	8	111	87	6	53	–
b m Husyan (USA) - Ballynattin Moss (Le Moss)
Chased leaders until weakened after 4 out (op 10-1)

8 nk [41½]	12. Red Brae 10/1 Padge Whelan ³ Peter Niven	Padge Whelan ³ Peter Niven	6	100	72	–	37	–
b g Rakaposhi King - Sayshar (Sayfar)
Held up, ridden and weakened from 4 out (tchd 11-1)

9 8 [49½]	2. Stormy Beech 7/1 Kenny Johnson Robert Johnson	Kenny Johnson Robert Johnson	7	1111 b	94	5	51	–
b g Glacial Storm (USA) - Cheeny's Brig (New Brig)
Held up, headway and in touch halfway, weakening when hampered 3 out, beaten when hit next (tchd 13-2)

10 dist [79½]	5. Sting Like A Bee I (IRE) 12/1 Richie McGrath Jim Goldie	Richie McGrath Jim Goldie	4	117	90	–	–	–
b g Ali-Royal (IRE) - Hidden Agenda (FR) (Machiavellian)
Always behind (jockey said saddle slipped) (op 10-1)

PU	10. Daytime Arrival (IRE) 50/1 C McCormack K S Thomas	C McCormack K S Thomas	5	1013	82	–	–	–
ch g Lucky Guest (IRE) - Daymer Bay (Lomond)
Behind, struggling 3rd, tailed off when pulled up 4 out (tchd 66-1 in places)

UR	4. Transit 8/1 V T Keane Brian Ellison	V T Keane Brian Ellison	4	1110 b¹	93	–	–	–
b c Lion Cavern (USA) - Black Fighter (USA) (Secretariat)
Took keen hold, led, just headed and close third when blundered and unseated rider 3 out (op 7-1)

12 ran Off time: 3:20:00 Winning time: 4m 10.70s (slow by 21.70s) Total SP: 124%
1st owner: J Lee (Hopeful Chance) 1st breeder: Gainsborough Stud Management Ltd
2nd owner: W G Young (Lord Of The Loch)
3rd owner: A Robson (Gilfoot Breeze)
Tote win: £18.10 PL: £3 £4.30 £2 Ex: £264.30 CSF: £224.87 Tricast: £916.47
Placepot: £76.60 to a £1 stake. Pool: £27,431.70. 261.40 winning tickets.
Quadpot: £2.60 to a £1 stake. Pool: £2,395.60. 656.80 winning tickets.

Hurdle after winning post omitted.

3:20 Newcastle 20 Dec 2003

Renato Rea Farewell Challenge Handicap Hurdle Class E