Full Result 1.35 Galway (IRE) | 30 October 2006

Connacht Court Maiden Hurdle

(5yo) 2m Soft To Heavy 9 hurdles

1st €8,983 2nd €2,093 3rd €923 4th €533

Pos. (Draw)	Horse / SP Trainer / Jockey	Jockey Trainer	Age	WGT	OR	TS	RPR	MR
1	2. Aitmatov (GER) 2/1F Paul Carberry Noel Meade	Paul Carberry Noel Meade	5	1112 t	–	115	132	–
b g Lomitas - Atoka (GER) (Kaiseradler)
Tracked leaders, closer in 3rd travelling best before straight, led last, soon clear, easily (op 9/4 tchd 15/8)

2 2½	10. Gripit N Tipit (IRE) 13/2 Denis O'Regan C F Swan	Denis O'Regan C F Swan	5	1112	–	112	122	–
b g Saddlers' Hall (IRE) - Savanagh (IRE) (Brush Aside)
Led, strongly pressed 2 out, headed last, kept on same pace run-in (op 6/1)

3 4 [6½]	17. The Sliotar (IRE) 14/1 Conor O'Dwyer M F Morris	Conor O'Dwyer M F Morris	5	1112	–	107	118	–
ch g Presenting - Annie's Alkali (Strong Gale)
Soon chased leaders, improved 3 out, 2nd from next, dropped to 3rd and no impression under pressure from last, kept on same pace (op 10/1)

4 1½ [8]	1. Acorn Hollow (IRE) 11/4 R Walsh Joseph Crowley	R Walsh Joseph Crowley	5	1112	–	105	117	–
b g Simply Great (FR) - Axleno (IRE) (Bold Arrangement)
Tracked leaders, dropped to 5th and no impression under pressure from after 2 out, kept on into 4th without threatening straight (op 3/1 tchd 5/2)

5 11 [19]	7. Dancing Hero (IRE) 7/2 P W Flood Thomas Foley	P W Flood Thomas Foley	5	1112	–	91	106	–
ch g Simply Great (FR) - Buck And Roll (Buckskin)
Soon tracked leader in 2nd, no extra under pressure from 2 out, soon dropped to 5th and kept on one pace (op 3/1 tchd 4/1)

6 10 [29]	13. Lukie Victor (IRE) 20/1 Andrew Leigh ⁵ Mrs John Harrington	Andrew Leigh ⁵ Mrs John Harrington	5	117	–	78	96	–
ch g Old Vic - Chapanga (IRE) (Un Desperado)
Mid-division, 10th before 4 out, no impression under pressure and kept on same pace from next

7 1 [30]	19. Frontier Lady (IRE) 25/1 J R Barry Martin Kinane	J R Barry Martin Kinane	5	117	–	72	90	–
b m New Frontier I (IRE) - Midsyn Lady (IRE) (Sharp Victor)
Mid-division, improved into moderate 6th approaching 2 out, kept on same pace under pressure

8 1¾ [31¾]	4. Banjul (IRE) 25/1 Tommy Treacy Joseph Quinn	Tommy Treacy Joseph Quinn	5	1112	–	74	93	–
b g Danetime (IRE) - White Jasmin (Jalmood)
Chased leaders, 6th before 4 out, no impression under pressure and kept on same pace from after next

9 9 [40¾]	18. We're Confused 25/1 Andrew J McNamara Michael Hourigan	Andrew J McNamara Michael Hourigan	5	1112	–	62	84	–
gr g Silver Patriarch (IRE) - Emu (IRE) (Strong Gale)
Mid-division best, kept on same pace from 3 out

10 3½ [44¼]	14. Subtle Prince 33/1 B M Cash Thomas Cleary	B M Cash Thomas Cleary	5	1112 t	–	58	80	–
b g Selkirk (USA) - Equity Princess (Warning)
Towards rear, no danger and kept on same pace from 3 out

11 ¾ [45]	9. Goldcity Jewel (IRE) 25/1 Robert Molloy ⁵ A J McNamara	Robert Molloy ⁵ A J McNamara	5	117	–	57	80	–
b g Needle Gun (IRE) - Night Escape (IRE) (Satco)
Mid-division best, never a factor

12 8 [53]	5. Bobby's Fancy (IRE) 33/1 Mr Steven E Ryder ⁵ T Hogan	Mr Steven E Ryder ⁵ T Hogan	5	117	–	46	72	–
b g Arctic Lord (IRE) - Nordic Cousin (IRE) (Nordico)
Mid-division best, no danger from 3 out

13 hd [53¼]	16. The Rovers Return (IRE) 20/1 G Cotter Seamus Fahey	G Cotter Seamus Fahey	5	1112	–	45	71	–
b g New Frontier I (IRE) - Dulzura (Daring March)
Chased leaders, 8th before 4 out, no impression under pressure from next

14 15 [68¼]	20. Niteowl Express (IRE) 33/1 Mark Walsh ³ Gerard Keane	Mark Walsh ³ Gerard Keane	5	114	–	20	51	–
b m Royal Applause - Nordan Raider (Domynsky)
Towards rear for most, never a factor

15 shd [68¼]	11. Jimrap (FR) 25/1 Daniel Howard A L T Moore	Daniel Howard A L T Moore	5	1112	–	25	56	–
b g Jimble (FR) - La Rapaille (IRE) (Mandalus)
Mid-division, 13th before 4 out, no extra from next

16 17 [85¼]	3. All In I (IRE) 50/1 Robbie Power H Rogers	Robbie Power H Rogers	5	1112	–	–	39	–
bb g Lahib (USA) - Speedy Action (Horage)
Mid-division best, never a factor

17 dist [115¼]	6. Commanche Topgun (IRE) 33/1 P A Carberry A L T Moore	P A Carberry A L T Moore	5	1112	–	–	–	–
b g Topanoora (IRE) - Shequanah (IRE) (Commanche Run)
Soon chased leaders, no impression under pressure from after 3 out, soon weakened, tailed off

18 dist [145¼]	12. Leaveittwomebob (IRE) 20/1 R P McNally Joseph Fox	R P McNally Joseph Fox	5	1112	–	–	–	–
ch g Alderbrook - You Know The Score (Strong Gale)
Towards rear, tailed off after 4 out, finished completely tailed off

PU	8. Glenelly Flyer (IRE) 25/1 Mr S G Carey ⁷ A L T Moore	Mr S G Carey ⁷ A L T Moore	5	115	–	–	–	–
b g Humbel (USA) - Dolldyedee (IRE) (Torus)
Chased leaders, 9th before 4 out, soon weakened, pulled up before 2 out

19 ran Off time: 1:35:00 Winning time: 4m 4.00s (slow by 24.00s) Total SP: 154%
Non-runners: Baghdatis, Major Contender, Midnight Stroll, The Corby Glenn
1st owner: Exors Of The Late John O'Meara (Aitmatov) 1st breeder: Gestut Ebbesloh
2nd owner: Doonbeg Golf Syndicate (Gripit N Tipit)
3rd owner: Cathal M Ryan (The Sliotar)
Tote win: €3 PL: €1.40 €1.10 €2.50 Ex: €8.20 CSF: €17

1:35 Galway (IRE) 30 Oct 2006

Connacht Court Maiden Hurdle