Full Result 5.45 Downpatrick (IRE) | 20 May 2011

Viva Las Vegas At Downpatrick Maiden Hurdle

(6yo+) (2m2f50yds) 2m2f Good To Firm 9 hurdles

1st €5,175 2nd €1,200 3rd €525 4th €300

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Pos. (Draw)	Horse / SP Trainer / Jockey	Jockey Trainer	Age	WGT	OR	TS	RPR	MR
1	1. Bachelor Lad (IRE) 7/4F Andrew J McNamara C A McBratney	Andrew J McNamara C A McBratney	7	1112	–	20	123	–
ch g Bach (IRE) - Saddlers Dawn (IRE) (Saddlers' Hall)
Soon led, ridden and challenged last, kept on well under pressure run-in (op 2/1)

2 ¾	14. Gold Sensation (IRE) 5/1 Andrew Leigh Sean Byrne	Andrew Leigh Sean Byrne	7	1013	–	6	109	–
b m Goldmark (USA) - Supreme Sensation (IRE) (Supreme Leader)
Held up towards rear early, 10th halfway, headway into 5th 3 out, improved in 3rd before last, ridden to challenge last, kept on run-in, no extra close home

3 12 [12¾]	10. Tulla Emerald (IRE) 16/1 Declan Bates ⁷ Michael T Moran	Declan Bates ⁷ Michael T Moran	6	1011	–	–	104	–
b g Beneficial - Kilfane (IRE) (Hollow Hand)
Chased leader, 2nd halfway, ridden and no extra before last, 3rd and kept on same pace run-in (op 33/1)

4 3½ [16¼]	4. Pretty Valira (IRE) 6/1 Mark Bolger ³ Stephen Michael Cox	Mark Bolger ³ Stephen Michael Cox	7	114 tp	102	–	102	–
b m King's Theatre (IRE) - Valira (USA) (Nijinsky)
Chased leaders, 5th halfway, 3rd 4 out, ridden and no extra before last, kept on same pace (op 5/1)

5 ½ [16¾]	3. Thistimesforgood (IRE) 7/1 Paul Carberry Gordon Elliott	Paul Carberry Gordon Elliott	8	1112 t	91	–	106	–
ch g Rossini (USA) - Midsummer Night (IRE) (Fairy King)
Held up towards rear, headway into 8th before last, ridden in 7th last, kept on same pace run-in (jockey said, regarding running and riding, that his instructions were to drop his mount in, get him settled and finish as best as he could; he had ridden the horse before and had doubts about him getting 2m2f trip; he also said that the gelding jumped slow and careful, travelled well in behind but did not find much off the bridle after jumping the last; he thinks this horse needs a sharp two miles. Trainer confirmed these instructions and expressed satisfaction with the ride; he said the gelding may be capable of winning on quick ground over 2m on a sharp track.) (op 6/1)

6 1¼ [18]	5. Seaneen Mac Ri (IRE) 11/2 Mr D A Fitzsimmons ⁷ J G Cosgrave	Mr D A Fitzsimmons ⁷ J G Cosgrave	6	110	–	–	100	–
bb m Alderbrook - Princess Americo (IRE) (Lord Americo)
In rear of mid-division, headway into 6th 2 out, ridden into 4th last, no extra run-in, kept on same pace

7 3 [21]	9. Definite Magic (IRE) 25/1 Brian O'Connell D M Fogarty	Brian O'Connell D M Fogarty	6	114	–	–	94	–
bb g Definite Article - Insan Magic (IRE) (Insan)
Chased leaders, 3rd halfway, ridden in 4th before last, no extra in 6th when mistake last, kept on one pace (op 20/1)

8 7 [28]	8. Croi Laidir (IRE) 25/1 Andrew P Thornton ³ Oliver Finnegan	Andrew P Thornton ³ Oliver Finnegan	6	111	–	–	87	–
br g Beat All (USA) - Brook Forte (Alderbrook)
Held up towards rear, ridden into 8th before 2 out, no impression and kept on one pace

9 nk [28¼]	6. Academy Guest (USA) 25/1 Shane Butler ⁷ Seamus Fahey	Shane Butler ⁷ Seamus Fahey	6	1011 b¹	–	–	87	–
b g Fusaichi Pegasus (USA) - Highest Glory (USA) (Damascus)
Mid-division, 8th halfway, ridden in 7th 3 out, no extra before next

10 12 [40¼]	11. Wee Jerry I (IRE) 25/1 Robbie Colgan John Patrick Ryan	Robbie Colgan John Patrick Ryan	8	114	–	–	75	–
br g Leading Counsel (USA) - Bushey Glen (IRE) (Roselier)
Chased leaders, 4th halfway, lost place after 4 out, no extra (jockey said gelding hung badly)

11 6 [46¼]	15. Precious Melody (IRE) 33/1 A G Bourke ⁷ Andrew Slattery	A G Bourke ⁷ Andrew Slattery	6	106	–	–	64	–
b m Bach (IRE) - Miracle Run (IRE) (Commanche Run)
Chased leaders, 6th halfway, ridden in 7th 2 out, no extra

12 4 [50¼]	12. Weslife (IRE) 50/1 John Cullen I Madden	John Cullen I Madden	6	114	–	–	65	–
b g Tamayaz (CAN) - Corcullentra Lass (IRE) (Big Sink Hope)
Mid-division, 11th halfway, ridden and no impression 3 out

13 14 [64¼]	2. Diamond Fire (IRE) 25/1 Sean McDermott Adrian McGuinness	Sean McDermott Adrian McGuinness	7	1112	–	–	59	–
b g King Charlemagne (USA) - Diamond Sun (Primo Dominie)
Always towards rear (op 20/1)

14 dist [94¼]	7. Cheval Du Roi (IRE) 33/1 Mr N McParlan ⁷ S McParlan	Mr N McParlan ⁷ S McParlan	6	1011	–	–	–	–
b h Chevalier (IRE) - Malumla (IRE) (Marju)
Chased leaders, 7th halfway, weakened before 3 out, tailed off

15 11 [105¼]	13. Glenann (IRE) 50/1 Eddie Power ³ George Young	Eddie Power ³ George Young	6	1012 2	–	–	–	–
b m Right Win (IRE) - Babiana (CAN) (Sharpen Up)
Mid-division, ridden and mistake 4 out, soon weakened and tailed off

15 ran Off time: 5:46:00 Winning time: 4m 29.90s (slow by 8.90s) Total SP: 131%
1st owner: Mrs David McBratney (Bachelor Lad) 1st breeder: Alex Heskin And John Coleman
2nd owner: Mrs Brenda Byrne (Gold Sensation)
3rd owner: T Cullen (Tulla Emerald)
CSF: €9.99

5:45 Downpatrick (IRE) 20 May 2011

Viva Las Vegas At Downpatrick Maiden Hurdle