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2m. 5f. 5-y-o plus24 Ran
Betfair.com Novice H´cap S´chase (Grade A) of €110,000.00 5-y-o plus
1st - €68,200.00, 2nd - €22,000.00, 3rd - €11,000.00, 4th - €4,400.00, 5th - €3,300.00
24 Ran
Under top weight Scotsirish showed his class as did his pilot Ruby Walsh when they combined to land the Grade A contest by four lengths. It was a test for the seven-year-old put forward by Mullins who said, "I always thought he was a Grade 1 horse so I was hopeful we would carry top weight."
It was a peach by Walsh, who cruised through in his own time without any panic and his faith in Scotsirish was justified.
Only time will tell if he will be capable of stepping up to Grade 1 contests as his trainer hopes, but that will be where he is aimed, with a preference for good ground.
Double Dizzy was unlucky to meet one better on the day but he looked to have ran a career best on this occasion. He took it up before half way and put up a bold effort from the front only to be defeated by the classy Scotsirish.
Ambobo was a Naas winner before going on to be far from disgraced at Cheltenham and Martin Brassil's charge is a small little horse with a big heart and that ensures a honest showing every time.
He will probably be hard to place next season but should be able to pick up his fair share with ground not appearing to be a problem.
Tom Hogan's Classic Croco was fourth and in truth he probably ran a shade better than his rating on this occasion but he was overpriced at 50/1. He had been third behind Sky's The Limit last November and he would appear to have a better mark to be attacking with even if not of the class of Ambobo.
Well Run was pulled up last time out in the Irish National and finished fifth on this occasion. He ran well for a long time here but never quickened on the dead ground while Notable D'Estruval ran a blinder following his exploits when winning earlier in the week. Burren Ben never really got into contention
- Race Conditions
A limited handicap steeplechase for five yrs old and upwards that have not won a steeplechase before 28th April, 2007 other than one Hunters Steeplechase in the previous two National Hunt seasons. In accordance with HRI Directive 3 (ii) (a) the maximum stipulated weight in this race is 11st 10lb and the minimum stipulated weight is 10st 3lb.
Penalties - After calculation of the handicap a winner of a steeplechase or steeplechases shall carry any penalty or penalties which may be allotted by the Handicapper.
(5:27.9 1.06 secs slower on today's going ) Rated 135
Zaffaran (USA) - Serjitak(Saher)
Breeder - Eugene O'Sullivan
SP 8/1
(5:28.8) Rated 116
Double Trigger (IRE) - Miss Diskin (IRE)(Sexton Blake)
Breeder - Martyn Forrester
SP 33/1
(5:30.6) Rated 132
Kingmambo (USA) - Bold Bold (IRE)(Sadler's Wells (USA))
Breeder - Wertheimer & Frere
SP 8/1
(5:31.0) Rated 122
Croco Rouge (IRE) - Classic Light (IRE)(Classic Secret (USA))
Breeder - Biesdeel Stud
SP 50/1
(5:32.2) Rated 123
Saddlers' Hall (IRE) - Arctic Run(Deep Run)
Breeder - Michael D McGrath
SP 10/1
(5:32.8) Rated 131
Nononito (FR) - Vocation (FR)(Toujours Pret (USA))
Breeder - Mme Marie-Francoise Le Gentil
SP 10/1
(5:33.2) Rated 131
Classic Cliche (IRE) - Fiddling The Facts (IRE)(Orchestra)
SP 12/1
(5:33.2) Rated 124
Rock Hopper - Wishing Velvet (IRE)(Mandalus)
Breeder - John Cahill
SP 33/1
(5:33.8) Rated 116
Beneficial (GB) - Burren Valley (IRE)(Phardante (FR))
Breeder - Mrs Nora Lee
SP 6/1fav
(5:34.2) Rated 114
Alphabatim (USA) - Take A Guess (IRE)(Carlingford Castle)
Breeder - Mrs Mary Gallagher
SP 33/1
(5:36.1) Rated 118
Naheez (USA) - Forward Gal(The Parson)
Breeder - Eddie Moran
SP 12/1
(5:37.8) Rated 123
Sabrehill (USA) - Gaye Fame (GB)(Ardross)
Breeder - N D Cronin
SP 25/1
(5:38.7) Rated 134
Glacial Storm (USA) - Strong Wings(Strong Gale)
Breeder - G N Gannon
SP 14/1
(5:39.3) Rated 127
Basanta (IRE) - Rivers Town Rosie (IRE)(Roselier (FR))
Breeder - John Mulvaney
SP 16/1
Rated 130
Accordion - Beglawella(Crash Course)
Breeder - Thomas Keane
SP 12/1
Rated 130
Executive Perk - Shuil Ub(Le Moss)
Breeder - Miss Carmel Whelan
SP 16/1
Rated 129
Anshan - Fairy Gale (IRE)(Strong Gale)
Breeder - Mrs Juliet Brown
SP 20/1
Rated 129
Double Bed (FR) - La Toscanella (FR)(Riverton (FR))
Breeder - M Roirand, M Fourrier, A Preaul
SP 25/1
Rated 123
Definite Article (GB) - Cairo Lady (IRE)(Persian Bold)
Breeder - ) Gerry O'Sullivan
SP 25/1
Rated 120
Accordion - Reine Berengere (FR)(Esprit du Nord (USA))
Breeder - Mrs Hugh Baird
SP 25/1
Rated 114
Titus Livius (FR) - Noble Choice (GB)(Dahar (USA))
Breeder - Dermot Brennan
SP 20/1
Rated 114
Linamix (FR) - Modelliste (GB)(Machiavellian (USA))
Breeder - Gainsborough Stud Management Ltd
SP 16/1
Rated 114
Flemensfirth (USA) - The Bay Mare (IRE)(Commanche Run)
Breeder - John McCarthy
SP 14/1
Rated 114
Great Commotion (USA) - As She Goes (IRE)(Lanfranco)
Breeder - C Gately
SP 100/1
Time 5m. 27.90 secs, which is 1.06 secs slower than the course average on today's going
Tote Exacta- €1587.00.
Non runners Wheresben (non-runner), Clarkey (non-runner), High Fidelitay (non-runner), De Chirico (non-runner)
2007 Alexander Taipan 7 11-10 R Walsh 4/1Fav (W P Mullins)
2006 Olney Lad 7 10-11 J A McCarthy 25/1 (Mrs P Robeson)
2005 Pay It Forward 7 10-5 R M Power 7/1 (Mrs John Harrington)
2004 Liscannor Lad 6 9-10 P W Flood (7) 14/1 (D T Hughes)
2003 Rule Supreme 7 11-7 D J Casey 12/1 (W P Mullins)