Full Result 6.40 Ballinrobe (IRE) | 26 August 2014

Donal Downes Water Towers Chase

(4yo+) 2m1f Good To Firm 11 fences

1st €10,695 2nd €2,480 3rd €1,085 4th €620

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Pos. (Draw)	Horse / SP Trainer / Jockey	Jockey Trainer	Age	WGT	OR	TS	RPR	MR
1	4. Fosters Cross (IRE) 3/1 Davy Russell Thomas Mullins	Davy Russell Thomas Mullins	12	112	137	121	136	–
b g Dr Massini (IRE) - Francie's Treble (Quayside I)
Chased leader, mistake 1st, took closer order before 7th and closer in 2nd before 3 out, soon disputed going best and led before next, soon clear and kept on well run-in (op 3/1 tchd 5/2)

2 2½	3. Enjoy Responsibly (IRE) 8/1 Jonathan Burke ⁵ Henry De Bromhead	Jonathan Burke ⁵ Henry De Bromhead	5	1013 t	–	120	136	–
b g Flemensfirth (USA) - Spice Patrol (IRE) (Mandalus)
Chased leaders in 3rd for most, moderate 3rd halfway, closed under pressure before 2 out, switched left and went 2nd before last where slight mistake, kept on well run-in, always held (op 10/1)

3 8½ [11]	6. Special Tiara 4/5F A E Lynch Henry De Bromhead	A E Lynch Henry De Bromhead	7	112	153	108	128	–
b g Kayf Tara - Special Choice (IRE) (Bob Back)
Attempted to make all, over 8 lengths clear halfway, reduced advantage before 7th, not fluent 4 out and pressed closely before next, soon joined and headed under pressure before 2 out, dropped to 3rd before last where mistake, no extra (trainer said gelding was found to have mucous following being scoped.) (op 5/6 tchd 9/10)

4 24 [35]	2. Usa (IRE) 15/2 Denis O'Regan S J Mahon	Denis O'Regan S J Mahon	7	1112	–	91	111	–
b g Bertolini (USA) - Varnay (Machiavellian)
Waited with in rear, moderate 4th halfway, not fluent 3 out and pushed along, no impression on leaders before next (op 13/2 tchd 8/1)

5 61 [96]	1. Shrapnel (IRE) 16/1 Davy Condon Gordon Elliott	Davy Condon Gordon Elliott	8	1112 tp	132	15	50	–
bb g Flemensfirth (USA) - Victoria Theatre (IRE) (Old Vic)
Held up in touch, jumped slightly left in 4th at 1st, slow next, dropped to rear and niggled along from 3rd where not fluent, trailing in rear when slipped into 7th and mistake, never a factor, completely tailed off (op 12/1)

5 ran Off time: 6:41:00 Winning time: 4m 4.40s (fast by 3.60s) Total SP: 110%
Non-runners: Lucky William (unsuitable ground)
1st owner: Patrick J O'Donovan (Fosters Cross) 1st breeder: Harry Boyle
2nd owner: Gigginstown House Stud (Enjoy Responsibly)
3rd owner: Mrs S Rowley-Williams (Special Tiara)
Tote win: €5 PL: €2.20 €2.30 Ex: €18 CSF: €22.46 Trifecta: €41.80

6:40 Ballinrobe (IRE) 26 Aug 2014

Donal Downes Water Towers Chase