Full Result 2.35 Navan (IRE) | 26 January 2008

Martinstown Opportunity Handicap Hurdle

(81-102, 5yo+) 2m4f Heavy 11 hurdles

1st €8,637.50 2nd €2,012.50 3rd €887.50 4th €512.50

Pos. (Draw)	Horse / SP Trainer / Jockey	Jockey Trainer	Age	WGT	OR	TS	RPR	MR
1	17. Dashing George (IRE) 11/2J Joseph Holly ⁴ E McNamara	Joseph Holly ⁴ E McNamara	6	109 p	89	100	103	–
ch g Beneficial - Here It Is (IRE) (Stanford)
Prominent, led approaching 6 out, rider lost whip approaching last where mistake, strongly pressed and drifted right run-in, stayed on well (op 7/1)

2 nk	1. Gusda (IRE) 11/2J B C Byrnes Philip Fenton	B C Byrnes Philip Fenton	6	1112 tb	102	113	116	–
b g Lend A Hand - Hushaby (IRE) (Eurobus)
Always prominent, closer in 2nd 3 out, challenged under pressure from before last, kept on well without matching winner (op 7/1)

3 5 [5¼]	30. Orimed Des Ifs (FR) 33/1 Keith Bowens ⁴ Liz Doyle	Keith Bowens ⁴ Liz Doyle	6	101	81	87	90	–
b g Broadway Flyer (USA) - Rose Des Ifs (FR) (Herodias)
Mid-division, headway into moderate 6th approaching straight, 7th 3 out, kept on well without threatening under pressure from before last

4 ¾ [6]	19. Mhilu (IRE) 11/1 Shane Jackson ² Michael Cunningham	Shane Jackson ² Michael Cunningham	6	1011	89	94	97	–
b g Rock Hopper - Moohono (IRE) (Roselier)
Chased leaders, 5th 3 out, soon no impression under pressure, moderate 3rd approaching last, kept on same pace (op 10/1)

5 nk [6¼]	15. Beau Memories (IRE) 10/1 A B Joyce ⁴ Stephen Ryan	A B Joyce ⁴ Stephen Ryan	9	1010	90	95	98	–
b g Beau Sher - Glenmore Memories (IRE) (Strong Gale)
Mid-division, headway into 8th 3 out, kept on without threatening under pressure (op 12/1)

6 9 [15¼]	28. Free Speech 25/1 David Splaine ⁴ John Joseph Murphy	David Splaine ⁴ John Joseph Murphy	5	104	84	79	83	–
b h King's Best (USA) - Daring Miss (Sadler's Wells)
In rear of mid-division, kept on without threatening from 4 out

7 3½ [18¾]	10. Duers (IRE) 11/1 Mark Walsh Paul Magnier	Mark Walsh Paul Magnier	6	112	92	83	87	–
b g Rudimentary (USA) - Sup A Whiskey (IRE) (Commanche Run)
Chased leaders, 4th 3 out, soon no impression under pressure, kept on same pace (op 10/1)

8 nk [19¼]	5. Freemantle Doctor (IRE) 20/1 A P Fagan ⁴ J R H Fowler	A P Fagan ⁴ J R H Fowler	8	115 p	99	90	94	–
b m Luso - Lottobuck (Buckskin)
Towards rear, kept on without threatening from 4 out

9 2½ [21¾]	2. I See Icy (IRE) 20/1 Conor Maxwell ⁴ Daniel Miley	Conor Maxwell ⁴ Daniel Miley	8	116	100	88	92	–
b g Arctic Lord (IRE) - Jennie Dun (IRE) (Mandalus)
Chased leaders, moderate 8th approaching straight, soon no impression under pressure

10 1 [22¾]	7. By The Brook (IRE) 12/1 Alain Cawley ⁴ Paul Nolan	Alain Cawley ⁴ Paul Nolan	6	112	96	83	87	–
b g Luso - Insan Brook (IRE) (Insan)
Prominent, reminders before 4th, 3rd 3 out, no extra under pressure approaching last (op 10/1)

11 3 [25¾]	20. Willoughby Joe (IRE) 10/1 Mr B S Carey ⁴ Liz Doyle	Mr B S Carey ⁴ Liz Doyle	13	109	89	73	77	–
ch g Persian Mews (IRE) - Still Hoping (IRE) (Kambalda)
Mid-division, headway after 5 out, moderate 7th approaching straight, soon no impression under pressure (op 8/1)

12 nk [26]	25. Corbetstown Vic (IRE) 25/1 Mr S G Carey ⁴ D Deacon	Mr S G Carey ⁴ D Deacon	7	105	85	69	73	–
gr m Old Vic - Furry Duck (IRE) (Furry Glen)
Towards rear, headway 4 out, soon no impression

13 15 [41]	29. Arkmore Radar (IRE) 16/1 Robbie Moran Moses McCabe	Robbie Moran Moses McCabe	8	105	81	48	54	–
br g Accordion (IRE) - Kyle Stream (IRE) (Long Pond)
Led early, headed approaching 6 out, lost place and no extra 4 out (op 12/1)

14 shd [41]	11. Nirphania (GER) 25/1 Martin Ferris ² Mervyn Torrens	Martin Ferris ² Mervyn Torrens	8	110	92	59	65	–
ch m Kornado - Night On Earth (GER) (Galetto)
Prominent, 3rd approaching 4 out, soon lost place and weakened

15 1¼ [42¼]	26. Oscar's Emerald (IRE) 33/1 Adam O'Neill ⁴ Valentine Donoghue	Adam O'Neill ⁴ Valentine Donoghue	6	105 tb¹	85	51	57	–
b g Oscar (IRE) - Russian Ballerina (IRE) (Moscow Society)
Tracked leaders, 5th approaching 4 out, soon no extra under pressure

16 1½ [43¾]	24. Snow Tempest (USA) 33/1 Eoin McCarthy ⁴ Lester Winters	Eoin McCarthy ⁴ Lester Winters	6	106	86	50	56	–
b g Theatrical (IRE) - January's Storm (USA) (Hennessy)
Towards rear, no impression from 4 out, kept on same pace straight

17 ¾ [44½]	3. Stage Right 40/1 S M McGovern Patrick O Brady	S M McGovern Patrick O Brady	7	1110	100	63	70	–
b g In The Wings - Spot Prize (USA) (Seattle Dancer)
Mid-division, no extra under pressure from 4 out (op 25/1)

18 hd [44¾]	23. Hatchback (IRE) 33/1 Mr K H Clarke ⁴ Peter McCreery	Mr K H Clarke ⁴ Peter McCreery	8	106	86	49	55	–
b m Accordion (IRE) - Sooty Pindus (IRE) (Yashgan)
Mid-division best, never a factor

19 4½ [49¼]	8. Brouling (IRE) 16/1 Mark Bolger ⁴ C P Donoghue	Mark Bolger ⁴ C P Donoghue	11	111	95	53	60	–
b g Broussard (USA) - May-Ling (Mississippi)
Towards rear for most, never a factor

20 ¾ [50]	16. Blanchfield (IRE) 14/1 S J Hassett ⁴ F Flood	S J Hassett ⁴ F Flood	8	1010	90	47	54	–
b m Luso - Peace Time Girl (IRE) (Buckskin)
Mid-division best, never a factor (op 12/1)

21 10 [60]	4. Taipology (IRE) 25/1 Shane Butler ⁴ Seamus Fahey	Shane Butler ⁴ Seamus Fahey	8	116 t	100	46	54	–
b g Taipan (IRE) - I'm Happy Now (IRE) (Torus)
Never a factor

22 1¾ [61¾]	21. Indian Hills (IRE) 50/1 Mr J M Harney ⁴ Ms F M Crowley	Mr J M Harney ⁴ Ms F M Crowley	9	108	88	32	40	–
b g Oscar (IRE) - Wakt (Akarad)
Chased leaders, weakened from before 4 out

23 11 [72¾]	13. Origine De Sivola (FR) 12/1 Robert Dunne ⁴ J T R Dreaper	Robert Dunne ⁴ J T R Dreaper	6	1011	91	22	32	–
b m Robin Des Champs (FR) - Superbia (FR) (Leading Counsel)
Mid-division, eased from 3 out (op 10/1)

24 1 [73¾]	12. Symboli Bay (IRE) 20/1 Eddie Power ⁴ John Joseph Murphy	Eddie Power ⁴ John Joseph Murphy	10	1012	92	22	32	–
b g Symboli Heights (FR) - Madeira Lady (On Your Mark)
Mid-division best, weakened before straight (op 14/1)

24 dht [73¾]	27. Cabot Square (IRE) 50/1 Phillip Enright ⁴ Shane Ryder	Phillip Enright ⁴ Shane Ryder	6	104	84	14	24	–
b g Dushyantor (USA) - Avida Dancer (Ballymore)
Never a factor

26 13 [86¾]	14. Arkendale (IRE) 12/1 E M Butterly ² J P Fogarty	E M Butterly ² J P Fogarty	6	1012 p	90	5	17	–
b g Portrait Gallery (IRE) - Baby Alice (IRE) (Top Of The World)
Always behind, mistake 3rd (op 25/1)

27 18 [104¾]	6. Baileys Encore 20/1 Sean McDermott Valentine Donoghue	Sean McDermott Valentine Donoghue	5	118 t	98	–	7	–
b g Mister Baileys - Exclusive Life (USA) (Exclusive Native)
Always towards rear (op 16/1)

28 dist [134¾]	9. Top To Toe 50/1 D G Hogan ² C Roche	D G Hogan ² C Roche	5	111	93	–	–	–
ch g Topanoora (IRE) - Shannon Native (IRE) (Be My Native)
Mid-division best, behind when unseated rider 3 out, remounted to finish tailed off (op 33/1)

29 27 [161¾]	18. Fane Oscar (IRE) 25/1 Ian McCarthy ⁴ J Larkin	Ian McCarthy ⁴ J Larkin	7	109	89	–	–	–
b g Oscar (IRE) - Fane Lassy (IRE) (Homo Sapien)
Always towards rear, weakened from 5 out, completely tailed off

UR	22. Selection Box (IRE) 14/1 M P Butler ⁴ C A McBratney	M P Butler ⁴ C A McBratney	7	108	88	–	–	–
b g Witness Box (USA) - Challenging Times I (IRE) (Kemal)
Behind until unseated rider 3rd

30 ran Off time: 2:37:00 Winning time: 5m 20.10s (slow by 28.10s) Total SP: 173%
1st owner: Bellflower Racing Limited (Dashing George) 1st breeder: Miss Irene Hatton
2nd owner: C Syndicate (Gusda)
3rd owner: Edward C Horgan (Orimed Des Ifs)
Tote win: €5.60 PL: €2.50 €2.30 €989.10 Ex: €18.20 CSF: €34.21 Tricast: €1,058.84

2:35 Navan (IRE) 26 Jan 2008

Martinstown Opportunity Handicap Hurdle