Full Result 2.45 Clonmel (IRE) | 6 December 2007

Kilcoran Maiden Hurdle

(6yo+) 2m Heavy 9 hurdles

1st €5,873.50 2nd €1,368.50 3rd €603.50 4th €348.50

Pos. (Draw)	Horse / SP Trainer / Jockey	Jockey Trainer	Age	WGT	OR	TS	RPR	MR
1	11. Thefactofthematter (IRE) 16/1 Joseph Holly ⁷ E McNamara	Joseph Holly ⁷ E McNamara	6	1011	–	52	105	–
b g Oscar (IRE) - Ioder Wan (IRE) (Phardante)
Towards rear, progress into moderate 8th approaching 3 out, went moderate 2nd straight, closed and led from 2 out, soon pushed clear, stayed on well

2 11	2. Dan George (IRE) 3/1F Niki O'Shea ³ D T Hughes	Niki O'Shea ³ D T Hughes	5	111	–	36	91	–
b g Taipan (IRE) - Mosephine (IRE) (The Parson)
Prominent, pushed along after 6 out, dropped to moderate 7th approaching 3 out, 5th straight, kept on without threatening into 2nd run-in (op 5/1)

3 1¾ [12¾]	18. Valentia Lady (IRE) 25/1 Tommy Treacy E J O'Grady	Tommy Treacy E J O'Grady	6	1013	–	29	84	–
b m Tiraaz (USA) - Burnpark Lady (Kambalda)
Towards rear, moderate 11th approaching 3 out, moderate 6th and kept on without threatening straight

4 ½ [13¼]	13. Golden Western (IRE) 25/1 Mr R J Kiely ⁵ Michael E O'Callaghan	Mr R J Kiely ⁵ Michael E O'Callaghan	7	108	–	28	84	–
ch m Beneficial - Drumcay Polly (IRE) (Le Bavard)
Chased leaders, improved to lead before straight, soon clear, reduced lead and headed from 2 out, no extra and dropped to 4th run-in

5 4 [17¼]	6. Hardtotake (IRE) 7/1 D J Casey Michael Hourigan	D J Casey Michael Hourigan	7	114	–	28	85	–
ch g Arctic Cider (USA) - Hard Enough (IRE) (Hard Fought)
Mid-division, closer in moderate 4th before 3 out, 3rd approaching straight, soon no impression under pressure, kept on same pace (op 6/1)

6 14 [31¼]	3. Doctor Woodfield (IRE) 10/1 B M Cash Cecil Ross	B M Cash Cecil Ross	6	114	–	7	71	–
b g Dr Massini (IRE) - Woodfield Lady (IRE) (Buckskin)
Mid-division, no impression under pressure and kept on same pace from 3 out (op 14/1)

7 1¼ [32½]	10. Stealing Moments (IRE) 5/1 Alain Cawley ⁷ Paul Nolan	Alain Cawley ⁷ Paul Nolan	7	1011	96	6	70	–
br g Presenting - Borgina (Boreen)
Towards rear, moderate 9th approaching 3 out, went moderate 4th on inner before straight, soon no extra under pressure (op 9/2 tchd 4/1)

8 10 [42½]	7. Mac's My Mate 6/1 Andrew J McNamara E J O'Grady	Andrew J McNamara E J O'Grady	6	114	–	–	60	–
b g Overbury (IRE) - Ballon (Persian Bold)
Mid-division, slight mistake 4 out, moderate 6th before next, soon no impression under pressure, kept on same pace (op 5/1)

9 2½ [45]	4. Eyeffess (IRE) 5/1 Shane Jackson ⁵ P J Rothwell	Shane Jackson ⁵ P J Rothwell	6	1013	–	–	57	–
ch g Pasternak - Ben Tack (Lucifer)
Led, slight mistake 2nd, clear 5 out, reduced lead and headed before straight, soon weakened

10 8 [53]	17. Toofasttoofurious 12/1 Stephen Gray ⁷ W J Austin	Stephen Gray ⁷ W J Austin	7	106	–	–	44	–
b m Flemensfirth (USA) - Furryvale (Furry Glen)
Soon chased leaders, moderate 5th approaching 3 out, soon no extra under pressure (op 12/1 tchd 14/1)

11 ¾ [53¾]	16. Rock'n Roll Kate (IRE) 25/1 Sean Flanagan ⁵ Denis Ahern	Sean Flanagan ⁵ Denis Ahern	6	108	–	–	43	–
b m Flemensfirth (USA) - Curahard Again (IRE) (Executive Perk)
Prominent, 4th approaching 6 out, lost place and no danger from next

12 nk [54]	9. Shamrock Hall (IRE) 16/1 John Cullen Denis Hickey	John Cullen Denis Hickey	7	114	–	–	48	–
b g Luso - Hillary (IRE) (Lord Americo)
Prominent, moderate 2nd 5 out, lost place and no extra from before 3 out

13 2½ [56½]	12. Topemup (IRE) 33/1 Ken Whelan John A White	Ken Whelan John A White	7	114	–	–	45	–
b g Topanoora (IRE) - Rabbit Sand (IRE) (Decent Fellow)
Always towards rear, eased after 3 out

14 16 [72½]	14. Mrs Hall (IRE) 12/1 Michael Darcy S Slevin	Michael Darcy S Slevin	6	1013	–	–	24	–
b m Saddlers' Hall (IRE) - Jackie French (IRE) (John French)
Prominent, moderate 5th when mistake 5 out, soon lost place and no extra

15 3 [75½]	5. Fishin Good (IRE) 33/1 Mark Walsh ³ C P Donoghue	Mark Walsh ³ C P Donoghue	10	111	–	–	26	–
b g Gone Fishin (IRE) - Flying Countess (Torus)
Always behind, pushed along after 3rd, soon no danger

16 11 [86½]	8. Noel Blanc (FR) 14/1 A E Lynch M J P O'Brien	A E Lynch M J P O'Brien	6	114	–	–	15	–
ch g General Holme (USA) - Pensee D'Amour (FR) (Porto Rafti)
Mid-division, moderate 10th approaching 3 out, soon weakened

17 4 [90½]	15. Red's Lass (IRE) 25/1 J P Elliott David Anthony O'Brien	J P Elliott David Anthony O'Brien	7	1013	–	–	6	–
ch m Shardari - Nedashlah (IRE) (Un Desperado)
Mid-division, dropped to rear and trailing before 4 out, no danger after

UR	1. Bobs Yer Uncle I 33/1 Mr S G Carey ⁷ Miss R K Surman	Mr S G Carey ⁷ Miss R K Surman	8	1011	–	–	–	–
ch g Bob's Return (IRE) - Auntie Dora (Idiots Delight)
Prominent when unseated rider 1st

18 ran Off time: 2:45:00 Winning time: 4m 30.60s (slow by 48.60s) Total SP: 153%
Non-runners: Dromorecastle, Nancys Fancy, Valentia Island
1st owner: Ms Maura Earls (Thefactofthematter) 1st breeder: G Thomson & H Dawson
2nd owner: Donald King (Dan George)
3rd owner: Bluesbrothers Racing Syndicate (Valentia Lady)
Tote win: €74.80 PL: €8.10 €1.20 €12.20 Ex: €321.60 CSF: €74.86

2:45 Clonmel (IRE) 6 Dec 2007

Kilcoran Maiden Hurdle