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Thurles Result
Thu, 26th Feb, 2009
2.55
Ballycahill (C&G) Beginners S´chase of €9,000.00 5-y-o plus 3m.
2.55
3m. 5-y-o plus16 Ran
Ballycahill (C&G) Beginners S´chase of €9,000.00 5-y-o plus
1st - €6,219.00, 2nd - €1,530.00, 3rd - €720.00, 4th - €450.00 16 Ran
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- Race Conditions
See also » El-Jo-benefits-from-Rock-Diplomats-exit 
El Jo has been a little unlucky to have won just two races and is definately a better horse when fresh. He won't run next until St Patrick's Day at the earliest.
Michael Hourigan, trainer
A steeplechase for five yrs old and upwards colts and geldings that have not won a steeplechase
Weights - 5-y-o 11st 1lb; 6-y-o and up 11st 12lb;
1st
El Jo (IRE) 11-12 (John Carey)
(6:52.6 9.58 secs slower on today's going ) Rated 101
Oscar (IRE) - Gayla Orchestra(Lord Gayle (USA))
Breeder - Frank Barry
(6:52.6 9.58 secs slower on today's going ) Rated 101
Oscar (IRE) - Gayla Orchestra(Lord Gayle (USA))
Breeder - Frank Barry
SP 8/1
mid-division, 7th approaching 4 out, soon headway, 4th before straight, 3rd 2 out, challenged and disputed lead last, stayed on best under pressure run-in to edge ahead close home
2nd
nk
Island Wood (IRE) 11-9 (Merrywood Syndicate)
(6:52.6)
Flemensfirth (USA) - Derrishal Lord (IRE)(Mister Lord (USA))
Breeder - David O'Connor
(6:52.6)
Flemensfirth (USA) - Derrishal Lord (IRE)(Mister Lord (USA))
Breeder - David O'Connor
SP 12/1
mid-division, headway 6 out, soon tracked leaders, in front before straight, joined last, stayed on well under pressure run-in, headed close home
3rd
11L
Garryowen Star (IRE) 11-12 (Frank Hogan)
(6:55.0)
Supreme Leader - Swing Into Action (IRE)(Be My Native (USA))
Breeder - Donie Hennessy
(6:55.0)
Supreme Leader - Swing Into Action (IRE)(Be My Native (USA))
Breeder - Donie Hennessy
SP 5/1
prominent throughout, ridden in 2nd before straight, no impression in 3rd and kept on same pace from before last
4th
7L
chased leaders, hampered 7 out, 6th approaching 4 out, 5th before straight, soon no impression under pressure, kept on same pace
5th
5.5L
The Cub Wood (IRE) 11-12 (Ms J M Brassil)
(6:57.9)
Needle Gun (IRE) - Sallyburn (GB)(Teenoso (USA))
(6:57.9)
Needle Gun (IRE) - Sallyburn (GB)(Teenoso (USA))
SP 33/1
soon chased leaders, keen hold early, improved to lead from 7th, clear after 10th, reduced lead when mistake 3 out, headed before straight, 4th and no extra from 2 out
6th
16L
Beenbawnbenny (IRE) 11-5 (Mrs Michael J Byrne)
(7:01.5)
Beneficial (GB) - The Fairy Bush(Roselier (FR))
(7:01.5)
Beneficial (GB) - The Fairy Bush(Roselier (FR))
SP 33/1
towards rear, went moderate 6th before straight, kept on without threatening
7th
15L
Harty's Quay (IRE) 11-9 (Thomas J McCarthy)
(7:04.8)
Witness Box (USA) - Miss Thimble (IRE)(Phardante (FR))
(7:04.8)
Witness Box (USA) - Miss Thimble (IRE)(Phardante (FR))
SP 20/1
tracked leaders, bad mistake 7th, mistake 6 out, 4th approaching 4 out, soon no impression
8th
23L
Golden Trigger (GB) 11-9 (D Cunningham)
(7:10.0)
Double Trigger (IRE) - Lady Buck(Pollerton)
(7:10.0)
Double Trigger (IRE) - Lady Buck(Pollerton)
SP 50/1
soon prominent, 5th approaching 4 out, soon lost place and no impression
9th
11L
prominent early, dropped towards rear 10th, soon no danger
10th
22L
Brave Jonnie (IRE) 11-9 (Mrs Ann Cassidy)
(7:17.4)
Needle Gun (IRE) - All Alright(Alzao (USA))
Breeder - Paulville Estates
(7:17.4)
Needle Gun (IRE) - All Alright(Alzao (USA))
Breeder - Paulville Estates
SP 20/1
always towards rear, mistake 9th
fell
Checkoutmoscow (IRE) 11-12 (John G Boohan)
Moscow Society (USA) - Mrs Pegasus(Bustomi)
Breeder - John G Boohan
Moscow Society (USA) - Mrs Pegasus(Bustomi)
Breeder - John G Boohan
SP 50/1
towards rear when fell 1st
p.u.
mid-division, 7th from 10th, soon no impression, pulled up before 4 out
fell
led, jumped left 6th, headed from next, chased leader in 2nd when fell 7 out
fell
Rock Diplomat (IRE) 11-12 (Pierce Gerard Molony)
Rated 112
Oscar (IRE) - Pre-Let (IRE)(Supreme Leader)
Breeder - Pierce Moloney & Charles O'Reilly H
Rated 112
Oscar (IRE) - Pre-Let (IRE)(Supreme Leader)
Breeder - Pierce Moloney & Charles O'Reilly H
SP 4/7fav
chased leaders until fell 7th
p.u.
Vintage Class (IRE) 11-7 (Mrs A L T Moore)
Hernando (FR) - Native Bid (IRE)(Be My Native (USA))
Hernando (FR) - Native Bid (IRE)(Be My Native (USA))
SP 16/1
soon towards rear, behind when pulled up before 4 out
fell
Western Island (IRE) 11-12 (Edward Cawley)
Turtle Island (IRE) - Lady Of The West (IRE)(Mister Lord (USA))
Breeder - David Geoghegan & Mrs Christine Gatley
Turtle Island (IRE) - Lady Of The West (IRE)(Mister Lord (USA))
Breeder - David Geoghegan & Mrs Christine Gatley
SP 50/1
soon mid-division, fell 5 out
Off 2.55
Time 6m. 52.60 secs, which is 9.58 secs slower than the course average on today's going
Tote Exacta- €79.80
Tote Trifecta- €54.00.
Time 6m. 52.60 secs, which is 9.58 secs slower than the course average on today's going
Tote Exacta- €79.80
Tote Trifecta- €54.00.
Non runners Mat Hill , The Phantom Piper , Jims Last Chance
2008 Dooneys Gate 7 11-12 R Walsh 3/1Fav (W P Mullins)
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