Full Result 1.00 Thurles (IRE) | 13 November 1997

Littleton Opportunity Handicap Hurdle

(0-109, 4yo+) 2m2f Yielding To Soft 12 hurdles

Pos. (Draw)	Horse / SP Trainer / Jockey	Jockey Trainer	Age	WGT	OR	TS	RPR	MR
1	. Noels Dancer (IRE) 11/2 S M McGovern ⁴ Michael Cunningham	S M McGovern ⁴ Michael Cunningham	7	110	–	18	103	–
ch g Nordance (USA) - Royal Desire (Royal Match)
Tracked leaders in 5th, improved to lead after 5 out, left clear 2 out, ridden and kept on well from last

2 7	. Stormy Miss (IRE) 3/1J Adrian O'Shea ² Anthony Mullins	Adrian O'Shea ² Anthony Mullins	5	1011	–	8	91	–
b m Glacial Storm (USA) - Miss Nidee (Pollerton)
Tracked leaders in 3rd, 4th and ridden 3 out, 3rd last, ran on flat

3 3 [10]	. Majestic Mariner (IRE) 12/1 J Butler John Hackett	J Butler John Hackett	6	110	–	8	89	–
ch g Seamanship - Castleconnell (North Stoke)
Led, mistake 5 out, soon headed, 6th and ridden 3 out, kept on under pressure from 2 out

4 1 [11]	. Toy's Away (IRE) 13/2 Mr R P Hogan ² J Larkin	Mr R P Hogan ² J Larkin	4	116	–	13	96	–
ch g Archway (IRE) - Moving Off (Henbit)
Tracked leader in 2nd, close up to 2 out, soon ridden and one paced, weakened from last

5 5½ [16½]	. Bad Bertrich (IRE) 3/1J J E Casey ⁴ Joseph G Murphy	J E Casey ⁴ Joseph G Murphy	6	1013	–	1	85	–
b h Waajib (IRE) - Sweet Unison (USA) (One For All)
Held up, progress into 5th approaching 3 out, soon ridden and no impression

6 [16½]	. Pegus Junior (IRE) 6/1 B J Heffernan ⁴ Patrick O'Leary	B J Heffernan ⁴ Patrick O'Leary	4	117	–	–	87	–
b g Soviet Lad (USA) - La Maree (Tumble Wind I)
Held up, no impression from 4 out

7 [16½]	. Kentucky Baby (IRE) 12/1 T Martin ² Patrick Martin	T Martin ² Patrick Martin	7	118	–	–	66	–
ch m Shy Groom (USA) - Ice Baby (Grundy)
Held up, no impression from 4 out

F	. Python Wolf (IRE) 7/2 Barry Geraghty ²	Barry Geraghty ²	6	1011	–	–	–	–
b m Jolly Jake (NZ) - Strong Princess (Stetchworth)
Tracked leaders in 4th, 3rd 4 out, 2nd and ridden to challenge when fell 2 out

8 ran Off time: 1:02:00 Winning time: 5m 2.40s (slow by 48.40s) Total SP: 131%
Non-runners: Comkilred, Lough Atalia
Rule 4: . Trio: 107.30.
1st owner: Noel McGrady (Noels Dancer) 1st breeder: Noel McGrady
2nd owner: Mrs P J Magnier (Stormy Miss)
3rd owner: John Hackett (Majestic Mariner)
Tote win: €5.30 PL: €1.60 €1.10 €5.90 Ex: €9 CSF: €24 Tricast: €187.29

1:00 Thurles (IRE) 13 Nov 1997

Littleton Opportunity Handicap Hurdle