Full Result 3.55 Downpatrick (IRE) | 10 August 2008

Pat O'Hare Bookmakers Rosebank Hurdle

(4yo+) (2m1f172yds) 2m2f Yielding 8 hurdles

1st €8,292 2nd €1,932 3rd €852 4th €492

Pos. (Draw)	Horse / SP Trainer / Jockey	Jockey Trainer	Age	WGT	OR	TS	RPR	MR
1	4. Royal Approval 14/1 S J Hassett ⁵ John C McConnell	S J Hassett ⁵ John C McConnell	9	117 p	99	63	121	–
b g Royal Applause - Inimitable (Polish Precedent)
Chased leaders, 3rd halfway, ridden into 2nd approaching 2 out where led, headed final furlong, rallied well to lead again close home (op 11/10 tchd 6/4)

2 hd	1. Absolute Image (IRE) 5/4F R Walsh D K Weld	R Walsh D K Weld	6	1112	115	62	121	–
gr g Indian Ridge (IRE) - Absolute Glee (USA) (Kenmare)
Led, challenged after 3 out, ridden and headed 2 out, stayed on well to lead again final furlong, headed close home (op 6/4 tchd 6/5)

3 9 [9¼]	10. Hunting Tower 33/1 Miss C V Annan ⁷ J J Lambe	Miss C V Annan ⁷ J J Lambe	4	107	–	41	101	–
b c Sadler's Wells (USA) - Fictitious I (Machiavellian)
In rear early, headway to 4th before 2nd, no impression in 4th approaching 2 out, ridden to moderate 3rd last where mistake, kept on same pace

4 8 [17¼]	8. Moygashel (IRE) 16/1 Denis O'Regan J J Lambe	Denis O'Regan J J Lambe	6	115	–	37	98	–
ch g Pistolet Bleu (IRE) - Monadante (IRE) (Phardante)
Chased leader in 2nd, challenged after 3 out, ridden and no extra approaching 2 out, 4th and kept on one pace from last

5 13 [30¼]	5. Ta An Athas Orm (IRE) 6/1 Andrew J McNamara J J Lambe	Andrew J McNamara J J Lambe	8	1112	–	29	91	–
b g Saddlers' Hall (IRE) - Lady Midas I (USA) (Golden Act)
Soon in rear, ridden and no impression after 3 out

PU	3. Roman Villa (USA) 11/8 Barry Geraghty Gordon Elliott	Barry Geraghty Gordon Elliott	6	1112 tb	121	–	–	–
b g Chester House (USA) - Danzante (USA) (Danzig)
Chased leaders, 5th halfway, ridden and no extra approaching 3 out, soon weakened, pulled up before 2 out (jockey said gelding choked badly; vet said gelding was in respiratory distress and had an abnormal heartbeat)

6 ran Off time: 3:55:00 Winning time: 4m 23.80s (slow by 8.80s) Total SP: 117%
Non-runners: Amicus Curiae, Lough Carraig, Portalon, Yachvili
1st owner: Newlands Racing Club (Royal Approval) 1st breeder: Aylesfield Farms Stud
2nd owner: Dr Michael Smurfit (Absolute Image)
3rd owner: Mighty Macs Syndicate (Hunting Tower)
CSF: €34.79

3:55 Downpatrick (IRE) 10 Aug 2008

Pat O'Hare Bookmakers Rosebank Hurdle