Full Result 2.40 Leopardstown (IRE) | 28 December 1997

Ericsson Chase (Grade 2)

(5yo+) 3m Heavy 17 fences

Pos. (Draw)	Horse / SP Trainer / Jockey	Jockey Trainer	Age	WGT	OR	TS	RPR	MR
1	. Imperial Call (IRE) 4/7F Conor O'Dwyer Fergus Sutherland	Conor O'Dwyer Fergus Sutherland	8	120	–	121	160	–
br g Callernish - Princess Menelek (Menelek)
Tracked leader in 2nd, jumped well, improved to lead before 8 out, ridden and kept on one paced from 2 out to go clear before last, easily

2 7	. Merry Gale (IRE) 3/1 Norman Williamson J T R Dreaper	Norman Williamson J T R Dreaper	9	120	–	116	153	–
br g Strong Gale (IRE) - Merry Lesa (Dalesa)
Held up in 4th, 3rd 7 out, 2nd from 5 out, pushed along before 2 out, ridden and no impression before last, one paced

3 dist [37]	. Antonin (FR) 12/1 Ken Whelan Mrs S A Bramall	Ken Whelan Mrs S A Bramall	9	120	–	–	–	–
ch g Italic (FR) - Pin'Hup (FR) (Signani)
Led, mistake 3rd, slight mistake 5th, headed before 8 out, weakened before 6 out, tailed off

F	. Opera Hat (IRE) 7/1 Paul Carberry J R H Fowler	Paul Carberry J R H Fowler	9	119	–	–	–	–
b m Strong Gale (IRE) - Tops O'Crush (Menelek)
Tracked leaders in 3rd, 2nd 7 out, slight mistake next, close 3rd when fell 4 out

4 ran Off time: 2:40:00 Winning time: 6m 50.80s (slow by 1m 8.80s) Total SP: 109%
Non-runners: Corket, Dorans Pride
1st owner: Lisselan Farms Ltd (Imperial Call) 1st breeder: T A O'Donnell
2nd owner: Herb M Stanley (Merry Gale)
3rd owner: G R Bailey Ltd (Baileys Horse Feeds) (Antonin)
Tote win: €1.60 Ex: €2 CSF: €2.55