Full Result 5.25 Curragh (IRE) | 28 June 1998

Arthur Guinness Handicap

(0-105, 3yo+) 1m Soft To Heavy

Pos. (Draw)	Horse / SP Trainer / Jockey	Jockey Trainer	Age	WGT	OR	TS	RPR	MR
1⁽⁵⁾	. Approvance (USA) 9/4F P Shanahan James J Lenehan	P Shanahan James J Lenehan	6	94	97	–	104	–
gr g With Approval (CAN) - Anniversary Wish (USA) (Beau's Eagle)
Tracked leaders in 4th, improved to challenge travelling well 2 1/2f out, led over 1 1/2f out, ridden and kept on well.

2⁽⁸⁾ ½	. Colombian Green (IRE) 7/1 N G McCullagh John M Oxx	N G McCullagh John M Oxx	4	712	77	–	83	–
b g Sadler's Wells (USA) - Sharaya (USA) (Youth)
Always close up, 2nd half-way, ridden 2f out, challenged from over 1f out, kept on under pressure.

3⁽⁷⁾ 3 [3½]	. The Bower (IRE) 10/1 J J Mullins ⁷ C Collins	J J Mullins ⁷ C Collins	9	810 b	96	–	95	–
br g Don't Forget Me (IRE) - Nyama (USA) (Pretense)
Led, ridden 2 1/2f out, headed over 1 1/2f out, 3rd 1f out , kept on.

4⁽¹⁰⁾ 2 [5½]	. Crystal Wind (IRE) 10/1 Willie Supple Kevin Prendergast	Willie Supple Kevin Prendergast	3	713	88	–	83	–
b c Common Grounds - Windini (Windjammer)
Held up, ridden 2f out, 5th over 1f out, kept on one paced

5⁽⁴⁾ nk [5¾]	. Royal Midyan 9/1 Fran Berry ⁵ J F Bailey-Jun	Fran Berry ⁵ J F Bailey-Jun	5	81 4	85	–	79	–
b g Midyan (USA) - Royal Agreement (USA) (Vaguely Noble)
Held up , ridden over 2f out, 4th over 1f out, no extra.

6⁽³⁾ 4½ [10¼]	. Zankle (USA) 8/1 Declan McDonogh ⁵ D K Weld	Declan McDonogh ⁵ D K Weld	5	711 b	81	–	65	–
b g Opening Verse (USA) - Capre (USA) (Seattle Slew)
Held up , ridden and no impression from 2f out.

7⁽¹¹⁾ hd [10½]	. Draft Of Vintage (IRE) 10/1 Shane Kelly ⁵ J E Mulhern	Shane Kelly ⁵ J E Mulhern	5	713	83	–	67	–
b g Imperial Frontier (USA) - Kelly's Vintage (Persian Bold)
Tracked leaders, 5th half-way, ridden and no impression over 2f out.

8⁽¹⁾ nk [10¾]	. Right Job (IRE) 100/30 Danny Grant ⁷ Patrick J Flynn	Danny Grant ⁷ Patrick J Flynn	3	713	95	–	78	–
ch c Sharp Victor (USA) - Mlle Le Fabuleux (USA) (Le Fabuleux)
Tracked leaders, close 3rd half-way, ridden and weakened over 2f out.

8 ran Off time: 5:25:00 Winning time: 1m 44.70s (slow by 8.10s) Total SP: 115%
Non-runners: Deilginis, Key Provider, Lil's Boy
1st owner: Sheikh Mohammed (Approvance) 1st breeder: Live Oak Stud
2nd owner: Benny K S Kwong (Colombian Green)
3rd owner: Mrs C Collins (The Bower)
Tote win: €2.50 PL: €1.60 €2 €2.70 Ex: €6.30 CSF: €16.97 Tricast: €118.58

5:25 Curragh (IRE) 28 Jun 1998

Arthur Guinness Handicap