Full Result 4.55 Thurles (IRE) | 23 October 2008

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(5yo+) 2m6f Heavy 14 hurdles

1st €13,020 2nd €3,820 3rd €1,820 4th €620

Pos. (Draw)	Horse / SP Trainer / Jockey	Jockey Trainer	Age	WGT	OR	TS	RPR	MR
1	10. Powerstation (IRE) 7/2 Andrew J McNamara Eamonn O'Connell	Andrew J McNamara Eamonn O'Connell	8	110	138	90	143	–
b g Anshan - Mariaetta (IRE) (Mandalus)
Tracked leaders, closer in 4th approaching straight, 2nd travelling well 2 out, challenged and led approaching last where good jump, clear and stayed on well run-in, comfortably (op 9/2)

2 4½	13. General Striker 8/1 Robbie Power E Bolger	Robbie Power E Bolger	8	1010	–	82	134	–
ch g Classic Cliche (IRE) - Springfield Girl (Royal Vulcan)
Chased leaders, 7th for much, 6th from 5 out, ridden to go 3rd from 2 out, no impression from before last, soon 2nd and kept on same pace (op 7/1 tchd 9/1)

3 5 [9½]	11. Benefit Night (IRE) 14/1 T G M Ryan Daniel William O'Sullivan	T G M Ryan Daniel William O'Sullivan	8	1010	–	76	129	–
b g Beneficial - Broomhill Star (IRE) (Deep Society)
Always prominent, led early straight, strongly pressed and headed approaching last, soon dropped to 3rd and kept on same pace

4 10 [19½]	7. Garde Champetre (FR) 9/1 Ms N Carberry E Bolger	Ms N Carberry E Bolger	9	110	–	70	123	–
b g Garde Royale (IRE) - Clementine Fleurie (FR) (Lionel II)
In touch towards rear, closed from before 3 out, 7th approaching straight, soon no impression, kept on without threatening (op 8/1 tchd 12/1)

5 10 [29½]	4. Heavenly Blues (GER) 5/2F R Walsh T M Walsh	R Walsh T M Walsh	6	116	134	65	119	–
b g Kallisto (GER) - Heavenly Storm (USA) (Storm Bird)
Soon led, headed after 7th, remained prominent, no extra straight (op 9/4 tchd 7/4)

6 4 [33½]	12. Bothar Na (IRE) 14/1 Paul Townend ⁵ W P Mullins	Paul Townend ⁵ W P Mullins	9	105 t	–	51	105	–
ch g Mister Lord (USA) - Country Course (IRE) (Crash Course)
Close up, led after 7th, headed and no extra from early straight (op 12/1)

7 7 [40½]	6. The Rall (IRE) 9/2 Roger Loughran D T Hughes	Roger Loughran D T Hughes	6	116	121	54	108	–
b g Old Vic - Arlington Dancer (IRE) (Yashgan)
Prominent, 5th approaching straight, soon no impression (op 4/1)

8 1¼ [41¾]	15. Steve Silvermint (IRE) 40/1 Mr M M O'Connor ⁵ Philip Fenton	Mr M M O'Connor ⁵ Philip Fenton	7	105	–	42	97	–
b g Lord Americo (IRE) - Paddy's Babs (Little Buskins)
Towards rear, no danger and kept on same pace from before 3 out

9 1 [42¾]	9. One Cool Cookie I (IRE) 5/1 Davy Russell C F Swan	Davy Russell C F Swan	7	110	–	45	100	–
ch g Old Vic - Lady Bellingham (IRE) (Montelimar)
Prominent, 7th 5 out, no extra approaching 3 out (op 9/2)

10 4½ [47¼]	8. Heads Onthe Ground (IRE) 20/1 Mr J T McNamara E Bolger	Mr J T McNamara E Bolger	11	110	–	40	95	–
br g Be My Native (USA) - Strong Wings (Strong Gale)
Mid-division, 8th approaching 3 out, soon no impression

11 23 [70¼]	14. Joey From Ardrahan (IRE) 66/1 Michael Darcy Kieran Purcell	Michael Darcy Kieran Purcell	5	1010 t	–	11	68	–
b g Flemensfirth (USA) - Joaney How (Crash Course)
Towards rear for most, no extra approaching 3 out

12 19 [89¼]	5. Off The Mark I (IRE) 25/1 Mr R J Kiely ⁵ Philip Fenton	Mr R J Kiely ⁵ Philip Fenton	7	111	–	–	59	–
b g Goldmark (USA) - Newlands Cross (Mandalus)
Always towards rear

12 ran Off time: 4:55:00 Winning time: 6m 18.20s (slow by 56.20s) Total SP: 133%
Non-runners: Baily View, Gusda, Warcraft, Whatuthink
1st owner: Fat Frog Syndicate (Powerstation) 1st breeder: John Byrne
2nd owner: Robert Miller-Bakewell (General Striker)
3rd owner: Mrs Mary-Rose Cooney (Benefit Night)
Tote win: €4 PL: €1.70 €3 €4.80 Ex: €36.80 CSF: €34.97

4:55 Thurles (IRE) 23 Oct 2008

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