Full Result 2.40 Leopardstown (IRE) | 26 December 1997

Denny Gold Medal Novice Chase (Grade 1)

(4yo+) 2m1f Heavy 11 fences

Pos. (Draw)	Horse / SP Trainer / Jockey	Jockey Trainer	Age	WGT	OR	TS	RPR	MR
1	2. Dardjini (USA) 100/30 K P Gaule Noel Meade	K P Gaule Noel Meade	7	116	–	154	148	–
b g Nijinsky (CAN) - Darara (IRE) (Top Ville)
Tracked leaders in 3rd, 2nd from 5th, slight mistake 4 out, led travelling easily approaching last, pushed clear flat, impressive

2 7	10. Magical Lady (IRE) 4/1 Norman Williamson D P Kelly	Norman Williamson D P Kelly	5	1013	–	141	131	–
b m Magical Strike (USA) - Usance (GER) (Kronenkranich)
Attempted to make all, jumped well, ridden and headed approaching last, soon no extra

3 15 [22]	5. Space Trucker (IRE) 5/1 J Shortt Mrs John Harrington	J Shortt Mrs John Harrington	6	116	–	132	128	–
b g Kambalda - Seat Of Learning (Balliol I)
Tracked leaders in 5th, improved into 3rd 5 out, pushed along approaching 2 out, soon no extra

4 12 [34]	7. Grey Guy (IRE) 11/4F Conor O'Dwyer A L T Moore	Conor O'Dwyer A L T Moore	5	114	–	118	109	–
gr g Shernazar - Rasmara (Kalaglow)
Tracked leaders in 4th, ridden and weakened before 3 out

5 8 [42]	4. Sentosa Star (IRE) 16/1 Jason Maguire Michael Hourigan	Jason Maguire Michael Hourigan	6	116	–	112	103	–
b g Reasonable (FR) - Khazna (Stanford)
Chased leaders, reminders early, 6th and ridden 5 out, one paced

6 [42]	1. Bangabunny 50/1 D J Casey Mrs S A Bramall	D J Casey Mrs S A Bramall	7	116	–	–	–	–
ch g Gunner B - Olympian Princess (Master Owen)
Always behind

7 [42]	8. Guest Performance (IRE) 7/1 G Cotter D T Hughes	G Cotter D T Hughes	5	114	–	–	–	–
ch g Be My Guest (USA) - Bold And Bright (FR) (Bold Lad)
Close 2nd, 3rd and pushed along 5th, 5th ridden and weakened from 5 out

F	6. Ballydonnelly (IRE) 20/1 Ken Whelan E J O'Grady	Ken Whelan E J O'Grady	5	114	–	–	–	–
br g Be My Native (USA) - Madam Milan (Milan I)
Pulled hard early, held up, progress into moderate 5th 4 out, weakened approaching 3 out, fell 2 out

PU	3. Sea Fisher (IRE) 11/1 Charlie Swan Augustine Leahy	Charlie Swan Augustine Leahy	6	116	–	–	–	–
b g Mulhollande (USA) - Escape Path (Wolver Hollow)
Always behind, pulled up before 3 out

9 ran Off time: 2:40:00 Winning time: 4m 31.30s (slow by 25.30s) Total SP: 120%
Non-runners: Hill Society
1st owner: The High Street Racing Synd (Dardjini) 1st breeder: H H Aga Khan
2nd owner: John McKay (Magical Lady)
3rd owner: Mrs E Queally (Space Trucker)
Tote win: €5 PL: €2.10 €1.50 €1.80 Ex: €21.20 CSF: €16.80

2:40 Leopardstown (IRE) 26 Dec 1997

Denny Gold Medal Novice Chase (Grade 1)