Full Result 4.40 Musselburgh | 12 February 1997

Goosegreen Novices' Handicap Hurdle Class E

(Class 4) (0-100, 4yo+) 3m OMS Good To Soft 14 hurdles

1st £2,807 2nd £777 3rd £371

Pos. (Draw)	Horse / SP Trainer / Jockey	Jockey Trainer	Age	WGT	OR	TS	RPR	MR
1	4. Mr Christie 7/2 Andrew Thornton Lynn Siddall	Andrew Thornton Lynn Siddall	5	115	87	96	95	–
b g Doulab (USA) - Hi There (High Top)
Always prominent, effort 2 out, challenged last, ridden to lead final 50y

2 1	3. Eternal City I 12/1 Tony Dobbin G Richards	Tony Dobbin G Richards	6	116	88	96	95	–
b h Kind Of Hush - Dark City (Sweet Monday)
Tracked leaders going well, headway to challenge approaching last, led flat, not quicken towards finish

3 1¼ [2¼]	8. Heavens Above 11/4F Paul Carberry Ferdy Murphy	Paul Carberry Ferdy Murphy	5	106	74	81	80	–
br g Celestial Storm (USA) - Regal Wonder (Stupendous)
Led from 4th until headed flat, no extra

4 14 [16¼]	12. Crofton Lake 20/1 B Storey John Dixon	B Storey John Dixon	9	100 2	68	66	60	–
ch g Alias Smith (USA) - Joyful Star I (Rubor)
Always chasing leaders, one pace from 3 out

5 3½ [19¾]	9. Little Redwing 8/1 Mr C Bonner ³ Micky Hammond	Mr C Bonner ³ Micky Hammond	5	101 v	72	65	60	–
ch m Be My Chief (USA) - Forward Rally (Formidable I)
Chased leaders, every chance 3 out, outpaced from next

6 15 [34¾]	6. Blooming Spring (IRE) 16/1 D Parker Mrs D Thomson	D Parker Mrs D Thomson	8	1013	81	67	54	–
b m Strong Gale (IRE) - Ask The Boss I (Gulf Pearl)
Led to 4th, chased leaders until outpaced 4 out, hard ridden and no impression after

7 12 [46¾]	7. Dalusman (IRE) 12/1 R Supple Barry Murtagh	R Supple Barry Murtagh	9	1011	79	56	40	–
b g Mandalus (IRE) - Good Surprise I (Maelsheachlainn)
Effort 8th, never troubled leaders

8 1¾ [48½]	2. Frisky Thyne (IRE) 12/1 D Bentley Micky Hammond	D Bentley Micky Hammond	8	1110	92	68	51	–
b g Good Thyne (USA) - Miss Nelly (Saulingo)
Always behind, blundered 3 out

9 dist [78½]	10. Persuasive Talent (IRE) 10/1 J 'Old' Burke D A Lamb	J 'Old' Burke D A Lamb	6	103	71	–	–	–
ch g Exhibitioner - Giorradana (Lord Ha Ha)
Behind, hit 9th, tailed off

F	5. Cash Box (IRE) 4/1 N Old Smith T J Carr	N Old Smith T J Carr	9	110	82	–	82	–
ch g Carlingford Castle (IRE) - Cash Discount (Deep Run)
Always prominent, hit 4th, close 3rd when fell 2 out

PU	13. Canonbiebothered 33/1 F Perratt L Lungo	F Perratt L Lungo	6	100 7	68	–	–	–
ch m Liberated - Play Mount (Spur On)
Pulled hard, good headway to challenge 4th, saddle slipped, ran wide and pulled up after 7th

11 ran Off time: 4:40:00 Winning time: 6m 2.70s (slow by 37.70s) Total SP: 126%
1st owner: David Mann Partnership (Mr Christie) 1st breeder: Hesmonds Stud Ltd
2nd owner: R Tyrer (Eternal City I)
3rd owner: R & G Leonard (Heavens Above)
Jackpot: [None]
Placepot: [None]
Quadpot: [None]

4:40 Musselburgh 12 Feb 1997

Goosegreen Novices' Handicap Hurdle Class E