Full Result 1.35 Newbury | 1 March 2008

Connaught plc "National Hunt" Novices' Hurdle

(Class 3) (4yo+) (3m110yds) 3m½f OMS Good To Soft 12 hurdles

1st £4,554.20 2nd £1,337 3rd £668.50 4th £333.90

Pos. (Draw)	Horse / SP Trainer / Jockey	Jockey Trainer	Age	WGT	OR	TS	RPR	MR
1	1. Cryptic 2/9F Richard Johnson Philip Hobbs	Richard Johnson Philip Hobbs	6	1113	135	101	137	–
b g Kayf Tara - Persian Symphony (IRE) (Persian Heights)
Made virtually all, came clear from 3 out, eased run-in, very easily (op 2-7 tchd 1-5 and 1-3 in places)

2 24	2. Aux Le Bahnn (IRE) 11/2 William Kennedy Noel Chance	William Kennedy Noel Chance	7	113	–	71	99	–
b g Beneficial - Helvick Lass (IRE) (Mandalus)
Held up in rear, went 3rd 7th, tracking leaders when mistake 4 out, chased winner approaching 3 out, soon ridden and no chance but stayed on under pressure to hold well beaten 2nd run-in (op 9-2)

3 ¾ [24¾]	4. Pharanto (IRE) 25/1 Felix De Giles ⁵ Nicky Henderson	Felix De Giles ⁵ Nicky Henderson	6	1012	–	71	95	–
b g Dushyantor (USA) - Pharavo (IRE) (Phardante)
Soon tracking leaders in 3rd, dropped back to 4th after 4 out, stayed on again under pressure to dispute well held 2nd run-in, no extra close home (op 20-1)

4 13 [37¾]	6. R'Cam (IRE) 66/1 Paul Moloney Carl Llewellyn	Paul Moloney Carl Llewellyn	6	113 t	–	60	87	–
br g Glacial Storm (USA) - Beann Ard (IRE) (Mandalus)
In rear, ridden and headway after 4 out, in touch next, weakened soon after (op 50-1)

5 10 [47¾]	5. Posh Dude (IRE) 66/1 Mark Bradburne Henry Daly	Mark Bradburne Henry Daly	7	113	–	51	72	–
ch g Presenting - Briery Gale (Strong Gale)
With winner to 7th, weakened approaching 3 out (op 50-1)

6 11 [58¾]	3. Geneva Bay 25/1 Marcus Foley Nicky Henderson	Marcus Foley Nicky Henderson	6	113	–	42	61	–
b g Alflora (IRE) - Lady Geneva (Royalty)
In touch, ridden and weakened after 4 out (tchd 22-1)

7 15 [73¾]	7. Rebel RockI (IRE) 80/1 Joe Tizzard D P Keane	Joe Tizzard D P Keane	6	113	–	29	46	–
b g Rock Hopper - Penstal Lady (IRE) (Glenstal)
Jumped slowly 8th, always behind (op 66-1)

7 ran Off time: 1:35:00 Winning time: 6m 13.49s (slow by 26.49s) Total SP: 110%
1st owner: Mrs Diana L Whateley (Cryptic) 1st breeder: S I Pittendrigh
2nd owner: A D Weller (Aux Le Bahnn)
3rd owner: B K M Partnership (Pharanto)
Tote win: £1.20 PL: £1.10 £1.70 Ex: £1.80 CSF: £1.52

1:35 Newbury 1 Mar 2008

Connaught plc "National Hunt" Novices' Hurdle