Full Result 4.15 Aintree | 9 April 2011

John Smith's Grand National Chase (Handicap) Grade 3

(Class 1) (6yo+) 4m4f omsGN Good 28 fences 2 omitted

1st £535,135 2nd £201,590 3rd £100,890 4th £50,445 5th £25,270 6th £12,635 7th £6,270 8th £3,230

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Pos. (Draw)	Horse / SP Trainer / Jockey	Jockey Trainer	Age	WGT	OR	TS	RPR	MR
1	10. Ballabriggs (IRE) 14/1 Jason Maguire Donald McCain	Jason Maguire Donald McCain	10	110	150	157	162	–
b g Presenting - Papoose (IRE) (Little Bighorn)
With leaders, led 3rd, headed next, led 15th (Chair), blundered and headed 6 out (2nd Valentines), led next, stayed on well run-in (op 16-1)

2 2¼	18. Oscar Time (IRE) 14/1 Mr Sam Waley-Cohen M M Lynch	Mr Sam Waley-Cohen M M Lynch	10	109	145	151	154	–
b g Oscar (IRE) - Baywatch Star (IRE) (Supreme Leader)
Tracked leaders, chased winner after 2 out, challenging elbow, kept on same pace (op 12-1)

3 12 [14¼]	1. Don't Push It (IRE) 9/1 A P McCoy Jonjo O'Neill	A P McCoy Jonjo O'Neill	11	1110	160	159	160	–
b g Old Vic - She's No Laugh Ben (USA) (Alleged)
Mid-division, headway 6 out (Valentines) hit 3 out, 5th next, stayed on to take modest 3rd elbow (op 11-1 tchd 12-1 in places)

4 2 [16¼]	24. State Of Play 28/1 Paul Moloney Evan Williams	Paul Moloney Evan Williams	11	106	142	140	140	–
b g Hernando (FR) - Kaprice (GER) (Windwurf)
Chased leaders to 13th, outpaced 8 out (2nd Foinavaon), headway approaching 2 out, modest 7th last, stayed on well to take 4th last 100yds

5 7 [23¼]	12. Niche Market (IRE) 16/1 Harry Skelton Paul Nicholls	Harry Skelton Paul Nicholls	10	1013	149	143	140	–
b g Presenting - Juresse (IRE) (Jurado)
Tracked leaders, left in lead 6 out (2nd Valentines) headed next, weakened approaching elbow (op 20-1)

6 4 [27¼]	11. The Midnight Club (IRE) 15/2F R Walsh W P Mullins	R Walsh W P Mullins	10	1013	149	141	141	–
ch g Flemensfirth (USA) - Larry's Peach (Laurence O)
Tracked leaders, blundered 3rd, struggling when badly hampered 4 out, kept on from 2 out (op 9-1 tchd 7-1)

7 13 [40¼]	8. Big Fella Thanks 12/1 Graham Lee Ferdy Murphy	Graham Lee Ferdy Murphy	9	111	151	136	132	–
b g Primitive Rising (USA) - Nunsdream (Derrylin)
Held up towards rear, headway when badly hampered bend after 16th (water), good headway 4 out, tracking leaders 2 out, 3rd last, weakened badly elbow (op 16-1)

8 hd [40½]	32. Surface To Air 100/1 Tom Messenger Chris Bealby	Tom Messenger Chris Bealby	10	104	140	125	114	–
b g Samraan (USA) - Travelling Lady (Almoojid)
Started slowly, headway to chase leaders 3rd, weakened 3 out

9 19 [59½]	39. Skippers Brig (IRE) 33/1 Dominic Elsworth Nicky Richards	Dominic Elsworth Nicky Richards	10	102	138	112	107	–
b g Zaffaran (USA) - Mathewsrose (IRE) (Roselier)
Held up in mid-division, headway 6 out (2nd Valentines), hampered 4 out, weakened before 2 out

10 8 [67½]	14. Backstage (FR) 16/1 Paul Carberry Gordon Elliott	Paul Carberry Gordon Elliott	9	1012 t	148	117	98	–
b g Passing Sale (FR) - Madame Nathalie (FR) (Dreams To Reality I)
In rear, blundered 9 out, never on terms (tchd 18-1)

11 ½ [68]	25. King Fontaine (IRE) 80/1 Denis O'Regan Malcolm Jefferson	Denis O'Regan Malcolm Jefferson	8	106	142	111	92	–
b g King's Theatre (IRE) - Kerfontaine (Lafontaine I)
In rear, badly hampered 6th (1st Bechers), behind from 13th

12 25 [93]	13. Silver By Nature 9/1 Peter Buchanan Lucinda Russell	Peter Buchanan Lucinda Russell	9	1012	148	92	75	–
gr g Silver Patriarch (IRE) - Gale (Strong Gale)
Towards rear, hampered 13th, headway and mid-division 15th (Chair), lost place 17th, soon behind (op 11-1 tchd 12-1)

13 5 [98]	26. In Compliance (IRE) 66/1 Leighton Aspell D T Hughes	Leighton Aspell D T Hughes	11	105 p	141	80	64	–
b g Old Vic - Lady Bellingham (IRE) (Montelimar)
Held up in rear, badly hampered 2nd, mistake 15th (Chair), steady headway 8 out (2nd Foinavon), weakened 4 out

14 8 [106]	30. Bluesea Cracker (IRE) 25/1 Andrew J McNamara J Motherway	Andrew J McNamara J Motherway	9	104	140	72	55	–
b m Buster King (IRE) - Zelies Pet (IRE) (Black Minstrel)
Rear-division, never on terms (op 20-1)

15 16 [122]	35. Character Building (IRE) 25/1 Ms N Carberry John Quinn	Ms N Carberry John Quinn	11	104	140	57	41	–
gr g Accordion (IRE) - Mrs Jones (IRE) (Roselier)
In rear, behind when badly hampered 6th (1st Bechers), tailed off from 17th

16 12 [134]	40. Golden Kite (IRE) 66/1 S J Hassett Adrian Maguire	S J Hassett Adrian Maguire	9	102	138	44	28	–
b g Anshan - Miss Nee (IRE) (Strong Gale)
Chased leaders to 5th, lost place and blundered 12th, behind after

17 30 [164]	15. Chief Dan George (IRE) 40/1 Paddy Aspell James Moffatt	Paddy Aspell James Moffatt	11	1012 p	148	27	11	–
b g Lord Americo (IRE) - Colleen Donn (Le Moss)
In rear, behind from 9 out

18 20 [184]	38. Royal Rosa (FR) 100/1 Paul Gallagher Howard Johnson	Paul Gallagher Howard Johnson	12	103 p	139	–	–	–
ch g Garde Royale (IRE) - Crystalza (FR) (Crystal Palace)
In rear, behind 7 out (2nd Canal Turn)

19 46 [230]	33. Piraya (FR) 100/1 Johnny Farrelly David Pipe	Johnny Farrelly David Pipe	8	104 tp	140	9	–	–
gr g Lost World (IRE) - Ella Royale (FR) (Royal Charter)
In rear, soon well behind, tailed off 17th

BD	4. Vic Venturi (IRE) 50/1 A E Lynch D T Hughes	A E Lynch D T Hughes	11	116 p	156	–	–	–
ch g Old Vic - Carmen Lady (IRE) (Torus)
Tracked leaders, brought down 2nd

BD	28. West End Rocker (IRE) 33/1 Robert Thornton Alan King	Robert Thornton Alan King	9	105	141	–	–	–
bb g Grand Plaisir (IRE) - Slyguff Lord (IRE) (Lord Americo)
Mid-division, brought down 6th (1st Bechers)

F	31. That's Rhythm (FR) 50/1 James Reveley Martin Todhunter	James Reveley Martin Todhunter	11	104	140	–	–	–
b g Pistolet Bleu (IRE) - Madame Jean (FR) (Cricket Ball)
Started slowly, behind when fell 1st (op 100-1)

F	36. Ornais (FR) 100/1 Nick Scholfield Paul Nicholls	Nick Scholfield Paul Nicholls	9	104 t	140	–	–	–
b g Michel Georges - Imperia II (FR) (Beyssac)
In rear, fell 4th, fatally injured (tchd 80-1)

F	6. Or Noir De Somoza (FR) 50/1 Barry Geraghty David Pipe	Barry Geraghty David Pipe	9	115 tp	155	–	–	–
bl g Discover D'Auteuil (FR) - Planete D'O (FR) (Son Of Silver)
Mid-division, fell 6th (1st Bechers)

F	23. Grand Slam Hero (IRE) 66/1 Aidan Coleman Nigel Twiston-Davies	Aidan Coleman Nigel Twiston-Davies	10	107 t	143	–	–	–
ch g Anshan - Tidal Princess (IRE) (Good Thyne)
Mid-division, fell 13th (op 80-1)

F	7. Dooneys Gate (IRE) 50/1 Mr P W Mullins W P Mullins	Mr P W Mullins W P Mullins	10	114	154	–	–	–
b g Oscar (IRE) - Park Breeze (IRE) (Strong Gale)
Prominent, fell 6th (1st Bechers), fatally injured (op 66-1)

F	37. Arbor Supreme (IRE) 20/1 D J Casey W P Mullins	D J Casey W P Mullins	9	103	139	–	–	–
b g Supreme Leader - Peter's Well (IRE) (Electric I)
Mistakes, mid-division, behind from 19th, fell 3 out

F	9. The Tother One (IRE) 50/1 Ryan Mahon Paul Nicholls	Ryan Mahon Paul Nicholls	10	110	150	–	–	–
b g Accordion (IRE) - Baden (IRE) (Furry Glen)
Mid-division, fell 6th (Bechers)

F	20. Becauseicouldntsee (IRE) 16/1 Davy Russell N F Glynn	Davy Russell N F Glynn	8	108	144	–	–	–
ch g Beneficial - Ath Dara (Duky)
Took keen hold, tracked leaders, fell 2nd (op 20-1)

F	34. Can't Buy Time I (IRE) 33/1 Richie McLernon Jonjo O'Neill	Richie McLernon Jonjo O'Neill	9	104	140	–	–	–
b g Supreme Leader - Sales Centre (Deep Run)
In rear, fell 18th (op 66-1 tchd 100-1 in places)

F	17. Killyglen (IRE) 66/1 Robbie Power S R B Crawford	Robbie Power S R B Crawford	9	1010	146	–	–	–
b g Presenting - Tina Maria (IRE) (Phardante)
With leaders, led 9th (1st Valentines), headed next, blundered 5 out, disputing 3rd and staying on when fell next (op 50-1)

F	16. Calgary Bay (IRE) 33/1 Hadden Frost Henrietta C Knight	Hadden Frost Henrietta C Knight	8	1010	146	–	–	–
b g Taipan (IRE) - Dante's Thatch (IRE) (Phardante)
With leaders, fell 4th

PU	3. What A Friend 12/1 Daryl Jacob Paul Nicholls	Daryl Jacob Paul Nicholls	8	116 b	156	–	–	–
b g Alflora (IRE) - Friendly Lady (New Member)
In rear-division, some headway 17th, hit next, lost place 19th, behind from 6 out (Valentines), pulled up before 4 out (op 14-1)

PU	27. Hello Bud (IRE) 20/1 Sam Twiston-Davies Nigel Twiston-Davies	Sam Twiston-Davies Nigel Twiston-Davies	13	105 t	141	–	–	–
b g Jurado (USA) - Orchestral Sport (IRE) (Orchestra)
Led to 3rd, weakened 19th, behind when mistake 3 out, tailed off when pulled up before next (op 33-1)

PU	21. Comply Or Die (IRE) 25/1 Timmy Murphy David Pipe	Timmy Murphy David Pipe	12	108 b	144	–	–	–
b g Old Vic - Madam Madcap (Furry Glen)
In rear, behind from 7 out (2nd Canal Turn), lost touch 4 out, tailed off when pulled up before 2 out (op 33-1 tchd 40-1 in places)

PU	29. Santa's Son (IRE) 100/1 Jamie Moore Howard Johnson	Jamie Moore Howard Johnson	11	105 t	141	–	–	–
ch g Basanta (IRE) - Rivers Town Rosie (IRE) (Roselier)
Led 4th, headed 10th, led 13th, mistake and headed 15th (Chair), weakened 5 out, pulled up before next

PU	19. Quinz (FR) 14/1 Richard Johnson Philip Hobbs	Richard Johnson Philip Hobbs	7	108	144	–	–	–
b g Robin Des Champs (FR) - Altesse Du Mou (FR) (Tin Soldier I)
Chased leaders, blundered 9th (1st Valentines), soon lost place, tailed off when pulled up before 16th (water), broke blood vessel (jockey said gelding pulled up distressed)

UR	5. Majestic Concorde (IRE) 20/1 Robbie McNamara D K Weld	Robbie McNamara D K Weld	8	115	155	–	–	–
b g Definite Article - Talina's Law (IRE) (Law Society)
Took keen hold, soon tracking leaders, led 10th, headed 13th, losing place when mistake and unseated rider 7 out (Canal Turn) (op 33-1)

UR	2. Tidal Bay (IRE) 28/1 Brian Hughes Howard Johnson	Brian Hughes Howard Johnson	10	119	159	–	–	–
b g Flemensfirth (USA) - June's Bride (IRE) (Le Moss)
In rear-division, blundered and unseated rider 10th (op 33-1)

UR	22. Quolibet (FR) 100/1 Mark Walsh Jonjo O'Neill	Mark Walsh Jonjo O'Neill	7	108 b	144	–	–	–
gr g Fragrant Mix (IRE) - Goguette II (FR) (Bayolidaan)
In rear, mistake 3rd, blundered 6th (1st Bechers), blundered and unseated rider 11th

40 ran Off time: 4:18:00 Winning time: 9m 1.20s (fast by 8.80s) Total SP: 155%
1st owner: Trevor Hemmings (Ballabriggs) 1st breeder: Mrs S L Jackson
2nd owner: Robert Waley-Cohen & Sir Martin Broughton & S Broughton (Oscar Time)
3rd owner: John P McManus (Don't Push It)
Tote win: £14.50 PL: £3.80 £3.50 £3.90 Ex: £225.30 CSF: £181.25 Tricast: £1,934.42 Trifecta: £4,686.20 Pool: £126,584.67 - 19.98 winning units.

Fence 20 and fence 22 (Bechers 2nd time) omitted

4:15 Aintree 9 Apr 2011

John Smith's Grand National Chase (Handicap) Grade 3