Full Result 12.15 Leopardstown (IRE) | 26 December 2016

Horse & Jockey Hotel Maiden Hurdle

(4yo) 2m Yielding 9 hurdles

1st €7,995 2nd €2,470 3rd €1,170 4th €520 5th €195

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Pos. (Draw)	Horse / SP Trainer / Jockey	Jockey Trainer	Age	WGT	OR	TS	RPR	MR
1	3. Bunk Off Early (IRE) 7/4F R Walsh W P Mullins	R Walsh W P Mullins	4	117	–	110	137	–
ro g Zebedee - Ctesiphon (USA) (Arch)
Chased leaders towards inner in 3rd, quite keen and led 3rd, headed after 5th, led again 2 out, still travelled well approaching last, stayed on strongly run-in, comfortably (op 15/8 tchd 2/1)

2 5½	18. Outspoken (IRE) 5/2 Mark Walsh Joseph Patrick O'Brien	Mark Walsh Joseph Patrick O'Brien	4	117 t	–	103	127	–
b g Galileo (IRE) - Riskaverse (USA) (Dynaformer)
Chased leaders in 5th, took closer order 2 out in 4th, progress on outer to chase leader in 2nd approaching last where not fluent, kept on well run-in, not trouble winner (op 2/1)

3 5 [10½]	17. No Brainer (IRE) 9/1 Mark Enright M F Morris	Mark Enright M F Morris	4	117 t	–	97	122	–
b g Presenting - Alleygrove Lass (IRE) (Alderbrook)
Took keen hold to chase leader in 2nd, 3rd from 3rd, ridden after 2 out, not quicken in 3rd approaching last, kept on same pace (op 7/1)

4 7 [17½]	9. Imperial Way (IRE) 9/1 B J Cooper Joseph Patrick O'Brien	B J Cooper Joseph Patrick O'Brien	4	117	–	89	115	–
ch g Getaway (GER) - Stormy Moment (IRE) (Glacial Storm)
Led until headed approaching 3rd where mistake, led again after 5th until headed 2 out, ridden and not quicken in 4th before last, soon one pace (op 8/1 tchd 7/1)

5 3½ [21]	7. Geneva Barracks (IRE) 20/1 M P Fogarty Martin Brassil	M P Fogarty Martin Brassil	4	117 ht¹	–	84	112	–
br g Thewayyouare (USA) - Anna Kareena (IRE) (Charnwood Forest)
Soon chased leaders in 4th, mistake 2 out in 5th, soon ridden and no impression on leading quartet, kept on one pace (op 25/1)

6 1¼ [22¼]	24. Jelan (IRE) 4/1 Davy Russell Mrs John Harrington	Davy Russell Mrs John Harrington	4	110	–	76	103	–
b f Milan - La Noire (IRE) (Phardante)
Chased leaders, no impression in 6th when not fluent 2 out, kept on one pace from before last (op 8/1 tchd 9/1 and 7/2)

7 13 [35¼]	8. Highland Fling (IRE) 80/1 J B Kane ⁷ Gavin Cromwell	J B Kane ⁷ Gavin Cromwell	4	110	–	66	97	–
br g Country Reel (USA) - High Fun (FR) (Kahyasi)
Raced in mid-division, some progress halfway, went 8th before 2 out, kept on one pace into 7th before last, never on terms (jockey said his mount ran freely and hung left) (op 66/1)

8 1½ [36¾]	5. Floramar (IRE) 66/1 Chris Timmons ⁵ Ms Sandra Hughes	Chris Timmons ⁵ Ms Sandra Hughes	4	112	–	64	96	–
b g Ask - Flora May (Alflora)
Held up, some progress before 2 out, kept on one pace from before last, never on terms (op 50/1)

9 5 [41¾]	10. Kilfenora (IRE) 66/1 Ambrose McCurtin ⁵ Edward P Harty	Ambrose McCurtin ⁵ Edward P Harty	4	112	–	58	91	–
b g Yeats (IRE) - Blazing Liss (IRE) (Supreme Leader)
Raced in mid-division, pushed along and no impression before 2 out

10 1½ [43¼]	20. Seaweed (IRE) 100/1 David Mullins A J Martin	David Mullins A J Martin	4	117	–	56	89	–
b g Winged Love (IRE) - Grangeclare Rhythm (IRE) (Lord Americo)
Raced towards rear, closer in mid-division after halfway, ridden and no impression 2 out in 9th, kept on one pace

11 ½ [43¾]	15. Mezajy (IRE) 80/1 Shane Mulcahy ⁷ Denis Gerard Hogan	Shane Mulcahy ⁷ Denis Gerard Hogan	4	110	–	55	89	–
b g Makfi - Maidin Maith (IRE) (Montjeu)
Raced towards rear, not fluent 3 out, kept on one pace from next, never nearer (op 66/1)

12 3¼ [47]	11. King Of Country 50/1 Jonathan Moore M Halford	Jonathan Moore M Halford	4	117	–	51	86	–
b g Dubawi (IRE) - Country Star (USA) (Empire Maker)
Chased leaders, not fluent 4 out, no impression approaching 2 out in 7th where slow, soon no extra

13 nk [47¼]	21. Westland Row (IRE) 33/1 Ross Geraghty Gordon Elliott	Ross Geraghty Gordon Elliott	4	117	–	50	85	–
br g Oscar (IRE) - Presenting Proform (IRE) (Presenting)
Raced towards rear, ridden and some late headway from after 2 out, never on terms

14 ½ [47¾]	14. Lyreen Lad (IRE) 100/1 Brian Hayes A J Martin	Brian Hayes A J Martin	4	117	–	50	85	–
b g Schiaparelli (GER) - Artless (USA) (Aptitude)
Raced in mid-division towards outer to halfway, no impression from 3 out

15 5 [52¾]	2. Athenry Boy (IRE) 100/1 Simon Torrens ⁷ J T Gorman	Simon Torrens ⁷ J T Gorman	4	110	–	43	80	–
br g Excellent Art - Dancing With Stars (IRE) (Where Or When)
Raced in mid-division, quite keen early, no impression from 3 out

16 2¾ [55½]	1. A Nice Touch (IRE) 50/1 Jody McGarvey A L T Moore	Jody McGarvey A L T Moore	4	117	–	39	77	–
b g Presenting - Victoria Theatre (IRE) (Old Vic)
Held up, no impression from 3 out, never a factor (op 33/1)

17 ¾ [56¼]	6. Fridaynightlights (IRE) 100/1 Mark Bolger Thomas Cooper	Mark Bolger Thomas Cooper	4	117	–	38	76	–
b g Beneficial - Laurel Gift (IRE) (Presenting)
Held up, quite keen early, ridden and no impression after 3 out

18 ¾ [57]	22. Creeping Ivy (IRE) 66/1 Robbie Colgan A J Martin	Robbie Colgan A J Martin	4	110 t	–	30	68	–
br f Mustameet (USA) - Just Like Ivy (CAN) (Street Cry)
Raced towards rear for most, modest late headway, never a factor

19 3½ [60½]	16. Nebulla 33/1 Pierce Gallagher ⁵ James Leavy	Pierce Gallagher ⁵ James Leavy	4	112	–	32	72	–
ch g Iffraaj - Kelowna (IRE) (Pivotal)
Held up, towards rear from 3 out, never a factor

20 1¼ [61¾]	19. Royal Chorus 80/1 Denis O'Regan A J Martin	Denis O'Regan A J Martin	4	117	–	31	71	–
b g Fair Mix (IRE) - Chant De L'Aube (FR) (Bon Sang)
Always towards rear, never a factor (op 66/1)

21 1 [62¾]	23. Havasupai (IRE) 100/1 Conor Maxwell G A Kingston	Conor Maxwell G A Kingston	4	110	–	22	63	–
b f Brian Boru - Fruitful Venture (IRE) (Fruits Of Love)
Held up, towards rear at halfway, not fluent 3 out, no extra

22 ½ [63¼]	13. Loupgarou (FR) 33/1 Robbie Power Mrs John Harrington	Robbie Power Mrs John Harrington	4	117 t¹	–	29	69	–
gr g Martaline - Jasminette Doree (FR) (Ski Chief)
Took keen hold in mid-division towards inner, not quicken after 3 out, soon weakened

23 9½ [72¾]	4. Changing Fast (IRE) 66/1 Barry Browne ⁷ Oliver McKiernan	Barry Browne ⁷ Oliver McKiernan	4	110	–	16	60	–
b g Scorpion (IRE) - Melissa's Pet (IRE) (Presenting)
Always towards rear, not fluent at times, never a factor

24 21 [93¾]	12. Letter Focus (IRE) 100/1 Sean Flanagan Brendan W Duke	Sean Flanagan Brendan W Duke	4	117	–	–	39	–
b g Intense Focus (USA) - Christinas Letter (IRE) (Galileo)
Raced in mid-division on inner, closer to chase leaders at 3rd, ridden in 8th after 3 out, soon weakened

24 ran Off time: 12:17:27 Winning time: 3m 58.10s (slow by 13.10s) Total SP: 139%
1st owner: Supreme Horse Racing Club (Bunk Off Early) 1st breeder: Sandra Russell
2nd owner: John P McManus (Outspoken)
3rd owner: D F Desmond (No Brainer)
Tote win: €2.80 PL: €1.30 €1.30 €2.30 Ex: €6.70 CSF: €6.26 Trifecta: €42.30

12:15 Leopardstown (IRE) 26 Dec 2016

Horse & Jockey Hotel Maiden Hurdle