irishracing.com | Race Result Down Royal, Fri, 2nd Nov, 2007, Betfair Handicap Steeplechase (Rated 0-116) of €15,000.00 5-y-o plus

3.45 Betfair Handicap Steeplechase (Rated 0-116) of €15,000.00 5-y-o plus 2m.

Down Royal Results Fri, 2nd Nov, 2007

Going - Good. Fine

3.45 2m. 5-y-o plus 12 Ran
Betfair Handicap Steeplechase (Rated 0-116) of €15,000.00 5-y-o plus 1st - €10,365.00, 2nd - €2,550.00, 3rd - €1,200.00, 4th - €750.00

Race Conditions

1st

Kranji (FR) 10-13 (Sir Anthony O'Reilly)
(4:03.1 5.11 secs faster on today's going ) Rated 102
Take Risks (FR) - Vertevoie (FR)(Tip Moss (FR))
Breeder - M Roland Halfon

SP 9/4fav

A L T Moore

D J Casey

soon led, slightly slow jump 6th, slightly hampered by loose horse before 2 out, soon ridden clear, stayed on well, easily

9th Oct, 07 Tipperary
4th Hcp Chs Rated 101 This
Race 26th Dec, 07 Leopardstown
1st Hcp Chs Rated 111

2nd

Gaspar (IRE) 11-8 (James Gough)
(4:04.3) Rated 111
Desert King (IRE) - Exponent (USA)(Exbourne (USA))
Breeder - Rossenarra Stud

SP 8/1

James McAuley

M Darcy

always prominent, mainly 2nd, no impression under pressure and kept on same pace from 2 out

3rd Oct, 07 Sligo
4th Hcp Hdl Rated 104 This
Race 24th Nov, 07 Gowran Park
2nd Hcp Chs Rated 112

3rd

1.25L

Jolly Boy (FR) 11-6 (White Arrow Syndicate)
(4:04.5) Rated 109
Franc Bleu Argent (USA) - Lady Charrecey (FR)(Fin Bon)

SP 16/1

J J Lambe

Andrew J McNamara

chased leaders, 4th for much, no impression under pressure in 3rd and kept on same pace from 2 out

4th Aug, 07 Galway
fell Hcp Chs Rated 109 This
Race 24th Nov, 07 Gowran Park
12th Hcp Chs Rated 109

4th

Jupiter Hollow (IRE) 10-7 (Mrs Josephine Everard)
(4:06.0) Rated 96
Jurado (USA) - Express Film(Ashmore (FR))
Breeder - Michael Marmion

SP 8/1

Thomas Carberry

P A Carberry

rear of mid-division, 6th before 3 out, soon no impression under pressure, moderate 4th and kept on same pace from 2 out

9th Oct, 07 Tipperary
5th Hcp Chs Rated 98 This
Race 18th Nov, 07 Cork
2nd Hcp Chs Rated 95

5th

27L

Shrewdness (GB) 9-3 (Ms Fiona T Hannon)
(4:11.3) Rated 80
Selkirk (USA) - Nashmeel (USA)(Blushing Groom (FR))

SP 33/1

John J Maguire

M T Mannion(7)

raced in poor 8th for much, no impression under pressure and kept on same pace from before 3 out

11th Oct, 07 Tramore
11th Hcp Chs Rated 84 This
Race 14th Nov, 07 Downpatrick
p.u. Hcp Chs Rated 80

6th

21L

Young Patriarch (GB) 10-13 (Little Ireland Syndicate)
(4:15.5) Rated 102
Silver Patriarch (IRE) - Mortify (GB)(Prince Sabo)
Breeder - Exors of the Late Duke Of Sutherland

SP 11/2

W J Burke

D N Russell

raced mainly in poor last, no impression under pressure from before 3 out

25th Oct, 07 Thurles
9th Hcp Chs Rated 106 This
Race 15th Nov, 07 Clonmel
4th Hcp Chs Rated 100

b.d.

Natural Storm (IRE) 11-1 (Corner Bar Syndicate)
Rated 109
Glacial Storm (USA) - Clara Grahame (IRE)(Seclude (USA))
Breeder - James & Mrs Keegan

SP 12/1

R McGlinchey

S W Jackson(5)

badly hampered and unseated rider 1st

17th Oct, 07 Punchestown
11th Hcp Chs Rated 111 This
Race 29th Nov, 07 Thurles
p.u. Hcp Chs Rated 109

fell

Gilt Benefit (IRE) 10-8 (Incl 1lbs overweight) (Shy Shyroc Racing Syndicate)
Rated 96
Beneficial (GB) - Gilt Course(Crash Course)
Breeder - P.P Dunphy

SP 7/1

Paul Nolan

J L Cullen

fell 1st

13th Oct, 07 Fairyhouse
fell Nov Chs This
Race 24th Jan, 08 Gowran Park
12th Hcp Hdl Rated 104

fell

Connemara Rose (IRE) 10-3 (Marlay Racing Syndicate)
Rated 92
Desert King (IRE) - Brillantina (FR)(Crystal Glitters (USA))
Breeder - Pat McCarthy

SP 8/1

Gordon Elliott

J P Elliott

tracked leaders in 3rd, close 2nd travelling o.k. when fell 3 out

1st Aug, 07 Perth
6th Hcp Chs This
Race 14th Nov, 07 Downpatrick
3rd Hcp Chs Rated 92

b.d.