Full Result 3.45 Punchestown (IRE) | 24 April 2010

Eventus Marquees Novice Chase

(5yo+) 2m2f Good 13 fences

1st €13,000 2nd €3,800 3rd €1,800 4th €600

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Pos. (Draw)	Horse / SP Trainer / Jockey	Jockey Trainer	Age	WGT	OR	TS	RPR	MR
1	2. Cuan Na Grai (IRE) 11/2 Alain Cawley Paul Nolan	Alain Cawley Paul Nolan	9	1112	131	48	143	–
b g Erins Isle (IRE) - Volnost (USA) (Lyphard)
Always prominent, chased clear leader in 2nd, headway to lead approaching 3 out, stayed on strongly from before last, comfortable (trainer said, regarding the apparent improvement in form, gelding had not handled the ground on its last outing and appreciated the better ground today) (op 7/1)

2 8	6. Themoonandsixpence (IRE) 4/1 Paul Townend W P Mullins	Paul Townend W P Mullins	7	1112 t	–	39	135	–
ch g Presenting - Elphis (IRE) (Supreme Leader)
Mid-division, mistake 5th, moderate 5th approaching 4 out, closer in 3rd 3 out, under pressure when bumped 2 out, 2nd and no impression on winner last, kept on one pace (op 10/3)

3 7 [15]	7. Woodbine Willie (IRE) 5/1 Brian O'Connell ³ Philip Fenton	Brian O'Connell ³ Philip Fenton	9	119	–	31	128	–
b g Zaffaran (USA) - Good Foundation (IRE) (Buckskin)
Mid-division, moderate 6th after 5 out, closer 3 out, 5th and no impression after 2 out, kept on one pace to snatch 3rd final strides

4 shd [15]	1. Bobs Pride (IRE) 6/1 Robbie McNamara D K Weld	Robbie McNamara D K Weld	8	1112	–	31	128	–
b g Marju (IRE) - Vyatka (Lion Cavern)
Held up in rear, good headway into 5th approaching 3 out, went 3rd next, soon no impression under pressure, kept on one pace (op 13/2)

5 hd [15¼]	9. Agglestone Rock 5/1 James Reveley Philip Kirby	James Reveley Philip Kirby	5	115	–	23	121	–
b g Josr Algarhoud (IRE) - Royalty (IRE) (Fairy King)
Led, soon clear, mistakes 7 out and 4 out, reduced advantage after 4 out and headed before next, jumped right 2 out and soon no extra in 4th, kept on one pace (op 4/1)

6 5½ [20¾]	12. Melon Delta (IRE) 33/1 Conor O'Farrell ⁵ John Joseph Hanlon	Conor O'Farrell ⁵ John Joseph Hanlon	9	110 b	–	17	115	–
ch g Good Thyne (USA) - Little Talk (Le Bavard)
Chased leaders in moderate 3rd, no extra from 4 out, weakened

7 13 [33¾]	13. Takendo 33/1 Conor Maxwell ³ Mervyn Torrens	Conor Maxwell ³ Mervyn Torrens	8	112	–	–	102	–
b g Acatenango (GER) - Tiyi (FR) (Fairy King)
Always behind, trailing after 5 out

8 dist [63¾]	10. Antipode (GER) 50/1 A E Lynch Andrew Lynch	A E Lynch Andrew Lynch	7	115 t	–	–	–	–
br g Zinaad - Avellquina (IRE) (Distinctly North)
Mid-division, 5th when blundered at 6th, soon dropped to rear, trailing from 5 out, tailed off

PU	8. You're The Top (FR) 3/1F Paul Carberry Nicky Henderson	Paul Carberry Nicky Henderson	6	1112	138	–	–	–
b g Poliglote - Lolly Lodge (FR) (Grand Lodge)
Mid-division, moderate 3rd approaching 4 out, closer in 4th 3 out, no extra in 6th when jumped left 2 out, behind when pulled up before last (jockey said gelding needs better ground; vet said gelding was found to be slightly lame post-race) (op 10/3)

9 ran Off time: 3:45:00 Winning time: 4m 45.50s (slow by 19.50s) Total SP: 116%
Non-runners: Chasing Cars (stiff), Got Attitude (stiff), Jewel Of The West (blood disorder), Sarteano (sore)
1st owner: John J Brennan (Cuan Na Grai) 1st breeder: D H W Dobson
2nd owner: Mrs S Ricci (Themoonandsixpence)
3rd owner: James J Gleeson (Woodbine Willie)
Tote win: €6.20 PL: €2 €1.50 €1.80 Ex: €23.60 CSF: €28.16

3:45 Punchestown (IRE) 24 Apr 2010

Eventus Marquees Novice Chase