Full Result 4.05 Cheltenham | 17 October 2008

IG Index Handicap Chase (for The Studd Challenge Cup)

(Class 2) (0-150, 4yo+) (3m80yds) 3m½f Old Good 20 fences

1st £18,786 2nd £5,550 3rd £2,775 4th £1,389 5th £693 6th £348

Pos. (Draw)	Horse / SP Trainer / Jockey	Jockey Trainer	Age	WGT	OR	TS	RPR	MR
1	4. Parsons Legacy (IRE) 8/1 Richard Johnson Philip Hobbs	Richard Johnson Philip Hobbs	10	117	140	121	151	–
b g Leading Counsel (USA) - The Parson's Girl (IRE) (The Parson)
Chased leaders, ridden after 16th, left 6 lengths 2nd 2 out, stayed on strongly to lead run-in, ridden out (op 9-1 tchd 11-1)

2 2¼	16. The King Of Angels (IRE) 12/1 A P McCoy Jonjo O'Neill	A P McCoy Jonjo O'Neill	6	108 v	127	106	136	–
b g Presenting - Vul Gale (IRE) (Strong Gale)
Led until 3rd, tracked leader, ridden along from 15th, led 3 out, left 6 lengths clear next, headed run-in, stayed on but no extra

3 9 [11¼]	2. Joe Lively (IRE) 7/1J Joe Tizzard Colin Tizzard	Joe Tizzard Colin Tizzard	9	1110	143	115	143	–
b g Flemensfirth (USA) - Forest Gale (IRE) (Strong Gale)
Mid-division, headway approaching 11th, ridden in 4th after 16th, left 3rd 2 out, stayed on but no impression on leading pair (op 8-1 tchd 13-2)

4 2 [13¼]	3. Glasker Mill (IRE) 16/1 Sam Thomas Henrietta C Knight	Sam Thomas Henrietta C Knight	8	118	141	111	139	–
b g Old Vic - Lucey Allen (Strong Gale)
Held up towards rear, steady progress from 16th, ridden after 3 out, stayed on to go 4th towards finish but never dangerous

5 ½ [13¾]	11. Copsale Lad 12/1 Marcus Foley Nicky Henderson	Marcus Foley Nicky Henderson	11	1011	130	100	129	–
ch g Karinga Bay - Squeaky Cottage (True Song)
Chased leaders, mistake 15th, ridden after 16th, left 4th 2 out, stayed on same pace, hit last, lost 4th towards finish

6 6 [19¾]	5. Harmony Brig (IRE) 16/1 Brian Harding Nicky Richards	Brian Harding Nicky Richards	9	113	136	101	128	–
ch g Accordion (IRE) - Bridges Daughter (IRE) (Montelimar)
Mid-division, ridden after 16th, stayed on from after 2 out, never troubled leaders (op 14-1)

7 ¾ [20½]	1. Fundamentalist (IRE) 33/1 David England ³ Nigel Twiston-Davies	David England ³ Nigel Twiston-Davies	10	119 t	145	109	137	–
b g Supreme Leader - Run For Shelter (Strong Gale)
Mid-division, mistake 12th, some headway approaching 16th, soon ridden, stayed on same pace from 3 out

8 ½ [21]	15. Burntoakboy 14/1 Sam Jones ³ Dr Richard Newland	Sam Jones ³ Dr Richard Newland	10	106 t	128	92	120	–
b g Sir Harry Lewis (USA) - Sainte Martine (Martinmas)
In touch, ridden after 16th, weakened after 3 out

9 27 [48]	6. Brooklyn Brownie (IRE) 14/1 Phil Kinsella Malcolm Jefferson	Phil Kinsella Malcolm Jefferson	9	112	135	76	102	–
b g Presenting - In The Brownies (IRE) (Lafontaine I)
Held up towards rear, headway after 12th, ridden after 15th, weakened after next, tailed off

10 15 [63]	12. Noir Et Vert (FR) 7/1J Graham Lee Ferdy Murphy	Graham Lee Ferdy Murphy	7	1011	130	59	83	–
b g Silver Rainbow - Danse Verte (FR) (Brezzo)
Always towards rear, tailed off (op 11-1)

11 30 [93]	7. Ardaghey (IRE) 15/2 Paddy Brennan Nigel Twiston-Davies	Paddy Brennan Nigel Twiston-Davies	9	112 t	135	37	61	–
bb g Lord Americo (IRE) - Mrs Pepper (Lancastrian)
Held up towards rear, some progress after 12th, soon ridden along, weakened 16th, tailed off when hit 2 out (op 7-1)

F	8. Newman Des Plages (FR) 28/1 R Walsh Martin Todhunter	R Walsh Martin Todhunter	7	110	133	–	125	–
bb g Passing Sale (FR) - Reine Des Plages (FR) (Torvay)
Patiently ridden, settled in last, steady progress from 16th, staying on but plenty to do when fell 2 out (op 25-1)

F	14. Frankie Figg (IRE) 8/1 Denis O'Regan Howard Johnson	Denis O'Regan Howard Johnson	6	109	128	–	128	–
b g Portrait Gallery (IRE) - Ardnataggle (IRE) (Aristocracy)
Raced keenly, led 3rd, ridden when headed and hit 3 out, 4 lengths 2nd when fell 2 out (op 9-1)

PU	17. Nirvana Swing (FR) 16/1 Henry Oliver Sue Smith	Henry Oliver Sue Smith	7	108	127	–	–	–
b g Chamberlin (FR) - Ukrainia II (FR) (Tadj)
Mid-division, mistake 14th, soon struggling, not fluent next, weakened, behind and pulled up before 3 out (op 14-1)

PU	10. He's The Gaffer (IRE) 14/1 Robert Thornton Bob Buckler	Robert Thornton Bob Buckler	8	1013	132	–	–	–
b g Oscar (IRE) - Miss Henrietta (IRE) (Step Together I)
Struggling when pecked 12th, always towards rear, tailed off and pulled up 16th (tchd 16-1 in places)

PU	9. Openide 20/1 Noel Fehily Brendan W Duke	Noel Fehily Brendan W Duke	7	1013 b	132	–	–	–
b g Key Of Luck (USA) - Eyelet (IRE) (Satco)
Not always fluent, behind when mistake 5th, pulled up before next

PU	13. Dr Hart (IRE) 25/1 Timmy Murphy Brendan Powell	Timmy Murphy Brendan Powell	8	1010 p	129	–	–	–
b g Dr Massini (IRE) - Christy's Heart (IRE) (Broken Hearted)
Mid-division, mistake 3rd, behind from 11th, tailed off and pulled up before 16th

17 ran Off time: 4:06:00 Winning time: 6m 8.30s (slow by 5.30s) Total SP: 128%
1st owner: R A S Offer (Parsons Legacy) 1st breeder: Frederick Woods
2nd owner: J C & S R Hitchins (The King Of Angels)
3rd owner: R E Dimond (Joe Lively)
Tote win: £10.50 PL: £3.10 £3.60 £2.40 Ex: £148.80 CSF: £99.53 Tricast: £725.15 Trifecta: £572.60 Pool: £773.90 - 0.10 winning units.

4:05 Cheltenham 17 Oct 2008

IG Index Handicap Chase (for The Studd Challenge Cup)