Full Result 3.15 Thurles (IRE) | 27 February 2003

Cahir Handicap Hurdle

(67-95, 4yo+) 2m6f Yielding 14 hurdles

1st €6,900 2nd €1,600 3rd €700 4th €400

Pos. (Draw)	Horse / SP Trainer / Jockey	Jockey Trainer	Age	WGT	OR	TS	RPR	MR
1	7. Blame The Ref (IRE) 9/1 F J Flood F Flood	F J Flood F Flood	6	113	84	–	96	–
ch g Aahsaylad - Nags Head (IRE) (Aristocracy)
Mid-division, smooth progress to go 2nd before 3 out, led approaching straight, clear before last, not extended (jockey said, regarding the improved form shown, he forced the pace at Fairyhouse last time trying to 'outstay' rivals and gelding gave in about 4f out, but today gelding was always travelling well at a steadier pace in a lesser race) (op 6/1)

2 11	9. Christysconcerto (IRE) 3/1F R Walsh P J Rothwell	R Walsh P J Rothwell	8	1012	79	–	80	–
b m Orchestra - Never No More (King's Ride)
Mid-division, progress to track leaders before 9th, 5th 3 out, 4th and no impression next, 3rd approaching last, kept on to go 2nd run-in (op 7/2)

3 ½ [11½]	8. Redlyn 7/1 Barry Geraghty Leonard Whitmore	Barry Geraghty Leonard Whitmore	8	112 tb	83	–	84	–
ch g Over The River (FR) - Sally Slave (Paddy's Stream)
Tracked leaders, 3rd before 9th, led 4 out, headed approaching straight, 2nd and no impression on winner from 2 out, no extra run-in (op 6/1)

4 1½ [13]	1. Good Idea I (IRE) 16/1 John Cullen Patrick Sinnott	John Cullen Patrick Sinnott	7	1112	93	–	92	–
ch g Toulon - Whistling Brew (IRE) (Whistling Deer)
Mid-division, 6th before 9th, 4th 3 out, 3rd and no impression on leaders before 3 out, 4th and no extra last (op 14/1)

5 3 [16]	16. Mason's Arch (IRE) 7/1 W Slattery Stanley Ryan	W Slattery Stanley Ryan	8	107	74	–	70	–
b g Farhaan - Billy's Step (Smooth Stepper I)
Soon 2nd, led after 6th, headed 4 out, 6th and slight mistake next, soon no extra (op 6/1)

6 25 [41]	6. See The Lady (IRE) 5/1 Charlie Swan Myles Coughlan	Charlie Swan Myles Coughlan	10	115	86	–	57	–
b m Mister Lord (USA) - Segiolla (Giolla Mear)
In rear of mid-division, 11th before 9th, kept on one pace from 3 out (op 9/2)

7 15 [56]	10. Rose Of Kerry (IRE) 14/1 Patrick Verling Patrick Michael Verling	Patrick Verling Patrick Michael Verling	6	1011 b	78	–	46	–
b m Roselier (FR) - Fayafi (Top Ville)
Tracked leaders, 4th at 9t, weakened from 4 out, soon no impression (op 12/1)

8 3 [59]	17. Donodala (IRE) 25/1 Mr A A Howard ⁷ P J Lally	Mr A A Howard ⁷ P J Lally	9	913	73	–	41	–
ch g Ala Hounak (IRE) - Donode (Ela-Mana-Mou)
Never a factor (op 14/1)

9 hd [59¼]	11. Symboli Bay (IRE) 14/1 Mr P J Crowley ³ Robert Tyner	Mr P J Crowley ³ Robert Tyner	5	108	78	–	35	–
b g Symboli Heights (FR) - Madeira Lady (On Your Mark)
Mid-division, 10th before 9th, soon no impression

10 11 [70¼]	4. Deise Hero (IRE) 12/1 T Gibney ⁵ Andrew Heffernan	T Gibney ⁵ Andrew Heffernan	7	112	88	–	41	–
b g Conquering Hero (USA) - Bluejama (Windjammer)
Towards rear, improved under pressure to chase leaders before 4 out, soon no impression and weakened straight (op 8/1)

11 4 [74¼]	3. Sudden Interest (IRE) 20/1 Mark Sullivan ⁷ T A Regan	Mark Sullivan ⁷ T A Regan	5	111	89	–	–	–
b g Blues Traveller (IRE) - Cerosia (Pitskelly)
Tracked leaders, 5th before 9th, weakened from 4 out (op 14/1)

12 dist [104¼]	15. Marcellasdream (IRE) 20/1 K P Gaule Miss Martina Anne Doran	K P Gaule Miss Martina Anne Doran	8	107	74	–	–	–
ch m Rashar (USA) - Futile Walk (Crash Course)
Ran 3rd, 2nd at 9th, weakened from 4 out, tailed off (op 16/1)

PU	2. Billy Jean (IRE) 14/1 M P Madden ³ R P O'Keeffe	M P Madden ³ R P O'Keeffe	9	116	90	–	–	–
b m Be My Native (USA) - Comeragh Princess (Le Moss)
Led, headed after 6th, weakened quickly, behind when pulled up after 5 out

PU	12. Tarpon Tale (IRE) 20/1 Norman Williamson John Joseph Murphy	Norman Williamson John Joseph Murphy	6	109	76	–	–	–
b g Mujadil (USA) - Lady Of The Mist (IRE) (Digamist)
Never a factor, trailing when pulled up before 3 out (op 14/1)

PU	14. Keano's Kid (IRE) 20/1 Sean McDermott ⁵ R Donohoe	Sean McDermott ⁵ R Donohoe	7	102	74	–	–	–
b m Clearly Bust - Sunday Sermon (The Parson)
Always behind, trailing when pulled up before 3 out

PU	18. Wildfield (IRE) 20/1 G T Hutchinson ³ R Donohoe	G T Hutchinson ³ R Donohoe	7	912	68	–	–	–
b m Camden Town - Jersey Girl (Hardboy)
Always behind, trailing when pulled up before 3 out

PU	13. Banner Prospect (IRE) 16/1 K Hadnett ³ T Hogan	K Hadnett ³ T Hogan	6	104 t	74	–	–	–
b g Treasure Hunter - Banner Lady (Milan I)
Always behind, pulled up after 5th (jockey said gelding lost its action) (op 12/1)

UR	19. Troublesome (IRE) 7/1 Daniel Howard ³ Peter Casey	Daniel Howard ³ Peter Casey	7	1011	81	–	–	–
b g Mandalus (IRE) - Small Trouble (Deep Run)
Unseated rider 1st (op 7/1 tchd 8/1)

18 ran Off time: 3:16:00 Winning time: 5m 56.50s (slow by 34.50s) Total SP: 157%
Non-runners: Boom Economy, Shyanne, Star Accord
1st owner: S J Murphy (Blame The Ref) 1st breeder: Seamus Murphy
2nd owner: Royal Model Syndicate (Christysconcerto)
3rd owner: Leonard Whitmore (Redlyn)
Tote win: €17.90 PL: €3.50 €1.50 €1.90 Ex: €47.70 CSF: €42.48 Tricast: €232.15

3:15 Thurles (IRE) 27 Feb 2003

Cahir Handicap Hurdle