Full Result 5.40 Cheltenham | 18 March 1999

Vincent O'Brien County Hurdle (Handicap) Class A (Grade 3)

(Class 1) (5yo+) (2m179yds) 2m1f New Good To Soft 8 hurdles

1st £29,750 2nd £11,250 3rd £5,500 4th £2,500

Pos. (Draw)	Horse / SP Trainer / Jockey	Jockey Trainer	Age	WGT	OR	TS	RPR	MR
1	12. Sir Talbot 10/1 Timmy Murphy Jim Old	Timmy Murphy Jim Old	5	100 1	135	150	152	–
b g Ardross - Bermuda Lily (Dunbeath)
Led until after 1st, steadied in behind leaders, improved 3 out, led next, driven clear approaching last, ran on well (op 8-1)

2 6	3. Decoupage 100/30F Norman Williamson Charles Egerton	Norman Williamson Charles Egerton	7	1013	148	158	160	–
b g Bustino - Collage (Ela-Mana-Mou)
Held up in rear, steady headway after 5th, quickened to chase winner after 2 out, ridden and kept on but no impression run-in (op 4-1 after 5-1 in places)

3 10 [16]	2. Toto Toscato (FR) 25/1 Richard Johnson D Nicholson	Richard Johnson D Nicholson	5	115	154	156	156	–
br g Lesotho (USA) - Tosca De Bellouet (FR) (Olmeto)
Always chasing leaders, ridden and kept on same pace from 2 out (op 16-1)

4 nk [16¼]	10. Sadler's Realm 25/1 Mr R Widger ⁵ Philip Hobbs	Mr R Widger ⁵ Philip Hobbs	6	99 1	135	136	136	–
b g Sadler's Wells (USA) - Rensaler (USA) (Stop The Music)
Steady headway from 5th, kept on under pressure from 2 out but no impression on leaders run-in (op 20-1)

5 3 [19¼]	21. Executive Decision I (IRE) 33/1 R Forristal ⁵ Paul Nicholls	R Forristal ⁵ Paul Nicholls	5	99 7 b	135	133	133	–
ch g Classic Music (USA) - Bengala I (FR) (Hard To Beat)
Pressed leaders, led after 2nd to 3rd, ridden 3 out, still every chance when mistake next, soon beaten

6 ¾ [20]	18. Shantarini (IRE) 25/1 K P Gaule S Donohoe	K P Gaule S Donohoe	5	100 5 b	135	133	132	–
gr g Pharly (FR) - Shanjarina (USA) (Blushing Groom)
Headway to chase leaders 4th, ridden 3 out, kept on same pace from next

7 3 [23]	8. Danegold (IRE) 66/1 Derek Byrne Mick Channon	Derek Byrne Mick Channon	7	100	135	130	129	–
b g Danehill (USA) - Cistus (Sun Prince)
Behind until headway from 2 out, kept on but not a danger (op 50-1)

8 1 [24]	13. Once More For Luck I (IRE) 33/1 Michael Naughton ⁵ Mrs M Reveley	Michael Naughton ⁵ Mrs M Reveley	8	99 2	135	129	128	–
b g Petorius (IRE) - Mrs Lucky (Royal Match)
Behind until kept on from 2 out

9 ½ [24½]	7. Buddy Marvel (IRE) 40/1 Alan Dempsey ³ Mrs M Reveley	Alan Dempsey ³ Mrs M Reveley	5	911	135	129	127	–
b g Law Society (USA) - Rosa Van Fleet (Sallust)
Headway to chase leaders 4th, ridden 3 out, weakened 2 out (op 25-1)

10 2½ [27]	5. Serenus (USA) 20/1 Adrian Maguire Nicky Henderson	Adrian Maguire Nicky Henderson	6	107	142	134	132	–
b g Sunshine Forever (USA) - Curl And Set (USA) (Nijinsky)
Soon chasing leaders, ridden after 3 out, weakened from next (op 16-1 tchd 22-1 in a place)

11 nk [27¼]	25. Sound Appeal 40/1 E Husband G M McCourt	E Husband G M McCourt	5	100 7	135	127	125	–
b m Robellino (USA) - Son Et Lumiere (Rainbow Quest)
Chased leaders, outpaced 4th, kept on again approaching last (op 33-1)

12 1 [28¼]	4. Shankar (IRE) 25/1 Ollie McPhail ⁵ D Nicholson	Ollie McPhail ⁵ D Nicholson	8	104	144	135	133	–
gr g Shareef Dancer (USA) - Sibelle D'Oa (FR) (Kenmare)
Headway 4th, hard driven next, weakened and hung right bend approaching last (op 20-1)

13 hd [28½]	11. Ismeno 14/1 P Holley David Elsworth	P Holley David Elsworth	8	100 1	135	125	123	–
b g Ela-Mana-Mou (IRE) - Seattle Siren (USA) (Seattle Slew)
Pressed leaders, led 3rd, headed 2 out and weakened quickly (op 12-1)

14 5 [33½]	27. Home Counties (IRE) 66/1 D J Moffatt J Hetherton	D J Moffatt J Hetherton	10	100 10	135	120	118	–
ch g Ela-Mana-Mou (IRE) - Safe Home (Home Guard)
Never reached leaders (op 50-1)

15 2 [35½]	23. Vent D'Aout (IRE) 50/1 Barry Keniry ⁷ M C Pipe	Barry Keniry ⁷ M C Pipe	5	97 7	135	119	116	–
ch m Imp Society (USA) - Barncogue (Monseigneur)
Chased leaders to 3 out, soon weakened (tchd 66-1 in places.)

16 3½ [39]	9. Ginger Fox (USA) 7/1 R Dunwoody Mrs J Pitman	R Dunwoody Mrs J Pitman	6	102 2 1 b¹	137	118	115	–
ch g Diesis - Over Your Shoulder (USA) (Graustark)
Soon chasing leaders, ridden 3 out, weakened next (op 14-1)

17 3½ [42½]	20. The French Furze (IRE) 66/1 Tony Dobbin Ray Peacock	Tony Dobbin Ray Peacock	5	100 5	135	112	109	–
ch g Be My Guest (USA) - Exciting (Mill Reef)
Chased leaders, mistake 4th, ridden next, weakened 3 out (op 50-1)

18 1½ [44]	16. Premier Generation (IRE) 9/1 Mick Fitzgerald Nicky Henderson	Mick Fitzgerald Nicky Henderson	6	102 2 5	137	113	110	–
b g Cadeaux Genereux - Bristle (Thatch)
Never going pace and always behind (op 7-1 tchd 10-1 in a place)

19 ½ [44½]	24. Renzo (IRE) 33/1 D Gallagher J L Harris	D Gallagher J L Harris	6	100 7	135	110	107	–
b g Alzao (USA) - Watership (USA) (Foolish Pleasure)
Behind and reluctant, effort into mid-division before 2 out, not run on (op 25-1)

20 6 [50½]	14. Young Spartacus 25/1 R Farrant Henry Daly	R Farrant Henry Daly	6	100 3	135	105	101	–
b g Teenoso (USA) - Celtic Slave (Celtic Cone)
Always behind, no chance when blundered last

21 3½ [54]	15. Amitge (FR) 25/1 Charlie Swan M C Pipe	Charlie Swan M C Pipe	5	100 3 b	135	102	98	–
ch m Vaguely Pleasant (FR) - Ribbon In Her Hair (USA) (Sauce Boat)
Mid-division when blundered 5th, soon behind (op 20-1)

22 13 [67]	26. Walk On Mix (FR) 10/1 Paul Carberry Noel Meade	Paul Carberry Noel Meade	7	100 7	135	90	85	–
b h Linamix (FR) - Walk On Air (Cure The Blues)
Headway after 4th, soon ridden, weakened after next (op 8-1)

23 shd [67¼]	1. Master Beveled 20/1 A P McCoy David Evans	A P McCoy David Evans	9	1111	160	115	110	–
b g Beveled (USA) - Miss Anniversary (Tachypous)
Always behind (op 14-1)

24 7 [74¼]	30. Indiana Princess 66/1 Graham Lee Mrs M Reveley	Graham Lee Mrs M Reveley	6	100 14	135	83	78	–
b m Warrshan (USA) - Lovely Greek Lady (Ela-Mana-Mou)
Always behind (op 50-1)

25 27 [101¼]	28. Medaille Militaire 40/1 Gerry Supple ³ M C Pipe	Gerry Supple ³ M C Pipe	7	911 12	135	57	51	–
gr h Highest Honor (FR) - Lovely Noor (USA) (Fappiano)
Mistakes, well behind when blundered 5th, tailed off (op 33-1 tchd 50-1 in places)

PU	17. Fatehalkhair (IRE) 25/1 C McCormack ³ Brian Ellison	C McCormack ³ Brian Ellison	7	911 5	135	–	–	–
ch g Kris - Midway Lady (USA) (Alleged)
Led 2nd, soon headed, weakened 4th, tailed off when pulled up before last (op 20-1)

PU	19. Road Racer (IRE) 33/1 Jimmy McCarthy Paul Webber	Jimmy McCarthy Paul Webber	6	100 5	135	–	–	–
br g Scenic (IRE) - Rally I (Relko)
Always behind, tailed off when pulled up before last (op 25-1)

UR	22. Samakaan (IRE) 16/1 S Old Kelly ⁵ Venetia Williams	S Old Kelly ⁵ Venetia Williams	6	99 7	135	–	124	–
b g Darshaan - Samarzana (USA) (Blushing Groom)
Chased leaders to 3 out, weakened next, no chance when hampered and unseated rider bend approaching last

28 ran Off time: 5:41:00 Winning time: 3m 57.80s (slow by 0.80s) Total SP: 140%
Non-runners: Barna Boy (vet's certificate), Kathryn's Pet (vet's certificate)
1st owner: W E Sturt (Sir Talbot) 1st breeder: Mrs W H Gibson Fleming
2nd owner: J F Dean (Decoupage)
3rd owner: Lady Clarke (Toto Toscato)
Tote win: £11.40 PL: £2.90 £1.70 £9.90 Ex: £20.30 CSF: £33.16 Tricast: £798.38 Trifecta: £3,964.60 Pool: £10,000.00. 2.24 winning tickets\n Place 6: £56.75, Place 5: £42.13
Jackpot: £233,095.80 to a £1 stake. Pool: £328,304.02. 0.10 winning tickets.
Placepot: £179.90 to a £1 stake. Pool: £431,930.36. 1,752.21 winning tickets.
Quadpot: £54.80 to a £1 stake. Pool: £12,376.92. 167.00 winning tickets.

After a stewards' inquiry the placings remained unaltered

5:40 Cheltenham 18 Mar 1999

Vincent O'Brien County Hurdle (Handicap) Class A (Grade 3)