Full Result 4.45 Curragh (IRE) | 22 March 2009

Gabriel Curran Memorial Madrid Handicap

(3yo) 7f Soft

1st €16,275 2nd €4,775 3rd €2,275 4th €775

Error

Pos. (Draw)	Horse / SP Trainer / Jockey	Jockey Trainer	Age	WGT	OR	TS	RPR	MR
1⁽⁵⁾	5. Chorus Of Angels 13/2 Johnny Murtagh David Wachman	Johnny Murtagh David Wachman	3	813	82	22	86	–
ch f Rock Of Gibraltar (IRE) - Brilliance (Cadeaux Genereux)
Tracked leaders in 3rd, improved to lead under 1 1/2f out, kept on well when strongly pressed final 100yds (op 6/1)

2⁽⁹⁾ nk	2. Mr Topaz (IRE) 6/4F Pat Smullen D K Weld	Pat Smullen D K Weld	3	92	85	24	88	–
b c Celtic Swing - Magical Peace (IRE) (Magical Wonder)
Tracked leaders in 4th, 5th and ridden under 2f out, improved into 2nd and challenged well inside final furlong, every chance 100yds from finish, no extra close home (op 2/1)

3⁽¹⁾ 1¼ [1½]	10. Liberty To Rock (IRE) 25/1 Declan McDonogh J T Gorman	Declan McDonogh J T Gorman	3	89	78	13	78	–
b c Statue Of Liberty (USA) - Polynesian Goddess (IRE) (Salmon Leap)
Chased leaders, 6th after halfway, progress 1 1/2f out, 4th under 1f out, kept on (op 16/1)

4⁽¹¹⁾ hd [1¾]	9. Optimal Power (IRE) 12/1 Willie Supple Edward Lynam	Willie Supple Edward Lynam	3	810 t	79	14	78	–
gr g Verglas (IRE) - Optimal I (IRE) (Green Desert)
Mid-division, 8th under pressure 1f out, stayed on closing stages

5⁽⁸⁾ ½ [2¼]	7. Tarrsille (IRE) 16/1 Emmet McNamara ⁵ G M Lyons	Emmet McNamara ⁵ G M Lyons	3	86	80	13	78	–
b g Dansili - Tara Gold (IRE) (Royal Academy)
Led, ridden and strongly pressed from over 2f out, headed under 1 1/2f out, no extra inside final furlong (op 25/1)

6⁽¹⁰⁾ ½ [2¾]	8. Eurosmart Lady (IRE) 10/1 Shane Foley ⁵ John C McConnell	Shane Foley ⁵ John C McConnell	3	85	79	11	76	–
ch f Kheleyf (USA) - Touchy Feelings (IRE) (Ashkalani)
Held up towards rear, 7th and ridden over 1f out, kept on same pace

7⁽⁴⁾ shd [2¾]	4. Tosach Nua (IRE) 20/1 Shane Gorey ³ J T Gorman	Shane Gorey ³ J T Gorman	3	812	84	16	80	–
b c Hawkeye (IRE) - Flame Of Passion (IRE) (Indian Ridge)
Prominent, 2nd and ridden 3f out, challenged 1 1/2f out, 3rd 1f out, soon no extra

8⁽⁷⁾ 2½ [5¼]	1. Ohiyesa (IRE) 12/1 Keagan Latham G M Lyons	Keagan Latham G M Lyons	3	910	93	17	83	–
b f Noverre (USA) - Crohal Di San Jore (Saddlers' Hall)
Lost ground start, held up towards rear, some late progress (op 10/1)

9⁽³⁾ ½ [5¾]	3. Sioduil (IRE) 6/1 Kevin Manning J S Bolger	Kevin Manning J S Bolger	3	92	85	8	73	–
gr f Oasis Dream - Indian Belle (IRE) (Indian Ridge)
Mid-division, 5th and progress halfway, 4th and effort 1 1/2f out, no extra from 1f out (op 6/1 tchd 13/2)

10⁽²⁾ 1¼ [7]	12. Dactik (IRE) 10/1 Chris Hayes Kevin Prendergast	Chris Hayes Kevin Prendergast	3	85	74	–	59	–
b g Diktat - Septembers Hawk (IRE) (Machiavellian)
Held up, 8th halfway, no extra from 2f out (op 8/1)

11⁽¹²⁾ 3½ [10½]	11. Izagonawin (IRE) 8/1 Wayne Lordan T Stack	Wayne Lordan T Stack	3	86	75	–	51	–
ch f Choisir (AUS) - No Reservations (IRE) (Commanche Run)
Always behind (op 8/1 tchd 9/1)

12⁽⁶⁾ nk [11]	6. Flame Of Ireland (IRE) 14/1 Fran Berry M J Grassick	Fran Berry M J Grassick	3	813	82	–	57	–
b f Fasliyev (USA) - Grenouillere (USA) (Alysheba)
Towards rear throughout

12 ran Off time: 4:45:00 Winning time: 1m 32.63s (slow by 9.63s) Total SP: 134%
1st owner: Blue Syndicate (Chorus Of Angels) 1st breeder: Highclere Stud & Morton Bloods
2nd owner: Dr Michael Smurfit (Mr Topaz)
3rd owner: Exors Of Late Mrs P A Foley (Liberty To Rock)
Tote win: €5.20 PL: €2 €1.30 €5.50 Ex: €18.90 CSF: €18.75 Tricast: €265.83

4:45 Curragh (IRE) 22 Mar 2009

Gabriel Curran Memorial Madrid Handicap