Full Result 12.55 Cheltenham | 24 January 2009

Racecourse of The Year Classic Novices' Hurdle Grade 2

(Class 1) (4yo+) (2m4f110yds) 2m4½f omsNew Heavy 10 hurdles

1st £17,103 2nd £6,417 3rd £3,213 4th £1,602 5th £804 6th £402

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Pos. (Draw)	Horse / SP Trainer / Jockey	Jockey Trainer	Age	WGT	OR	TS	RPR	MR
1	2. Diamond Harry 8/15F Timmy Murphy Nick Williams	Timmy Murphy Nick Williams	6	1112	155	123	153	–
b g Sir Harry Lewis (USA) - Swift Conveyance (IRE) (Strong Gale)
Held up in touch, went 2nd 6th to 3 out, travelling well and close up next, taken sharply left to race alone well before last and again when edging left and challenging final obstacle, driven to lead final 100yds, stayed on strongly (op 1-2 tchd 4-7)

2 ½	1. Bensalem (IRE) 9/2 Robert Thornton Alan King	Robert Thornton Alan King	6	1112	132	123	151	–
b g Turtle Island (IRE) - Peace Time Girl (IRE) (Buckskin)
In touch, went 3rd 6th, challenged 2 out and led well before last on stands' side, kept narrow advantage until headed and not quicken final 100yds

3 16 [16½]	3. Ernst Blofeld (IRE) 16/1 Jason Maguire Donald McCain	Jason Maguire Donald McCain	5	119	–	104	134	–
br g Flemensfirth (USA) - Estacado (IRE) (Dolphin Street)
Hit 3rd, chased leaders, went 2nd 3 out, soon disputing lead, led after 2 out, headed well before last and soon no chance with leading duo (op 14-1)

4 18 [34½]	4. Tataniano (FR) 13/2 R Walsh Paul Nicholls	R Walsh Paul Nicholls	5	119	145	85	114	–
b g Sassanian (USA) - Rosa Carola (FR) (Rose Laurel)
Led, ridden when challenged 2 out, headed soon after and weakened quickly (op 8-1 tchd 6-1)

5 2¼ [36¾]	5. Shenanigan 33/1 Richard Johnson Keith Goldsworthy	Richard Johnson Keith Goldsworthy	8	115	118	78	108	–
b m Groom Dancer (USA) - Trick (IRE) (Shirley Heights)
In rear, ridden 6th, stayed on to chase leaders 2 out, weakened quickly soon after (tchd 40-1 in a place)

6 4½ [41¼]	6. Talenti (IRE) 33/1 Seamus Durack Emma Lavelle	Seamus Durack Emma Lavelle	6	115	120	73	104	–
b g Sadler's Wells (USA) - Sumoto (Mtoto)
Chased leader to 6th, ridden and lost position 3 out, rallied to challenge 2 out, weakened under pressure soon after (op 50-1)

6 ran Off time: 12:56:00 Winning time: 5m 25.20s (slow by 43.20s) Total SP: 109%
1st owner: Paul Duffy Diamond Partnership (Diamond Harry) 1st breeder: Mrs A L Wood
2nd owner: Alan Marsh & John D Duggan (Bensalem)
3rd owner: A D Dick and A J Duckworth (Ernst Blofeld)
Tote win: £1.50 PL: £1.20 £1.70 Ex: £2.50 CSF: £3.11

12:55 Cheltenham 24 Jan 2009

Racecourse of The Year Classic Novices' Hurdle Grade 2