Full Result 3.45 Sandown | 15 February 2008

Facilitas CFR Novices' Hurdle

(Class 3) (4yo+) (1m7f216yds) 2m Good 8 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	8. Punchestowns (FR) 11/8F Mick Fitzgerald Nicky Henderson	Mick Fitzgerald Nicky Henderson	5	112	–	125	132	–
ch g Morespeed - History (FR) (Alesso)
Held up in mid-division, headway after 3 out, ridden to go 2nd after 2 out, driven and quickened run-in to lead final 75yds, won going away (tchd 6-4 and 5-4)

2 2	1. The Package 14/1 Timmy Murphy David Pipe	Timmy Murphy David Pipe	5	1112	119	133	137	–
br g Kayf Tara - Ardent Bride (Ardross)
Took keen hold early, led, ridden from 2 out, kept on run-in until headed and outpaced final 75yds (op 12-1 tchd 11-1)

3 10 [12]	2. Abstract Art (USA) 11/2 Sam Thomas Venetia Williams	Sam Thomas Venetia Williams	5	118	117	118	125	–
ch g Distorted Humor (USA) - Code From Heaven (USA) (Lost Code)
Chased leaders, ridden 2 out, stayed on but no chance with leading duo aapproaching last (op 5-1 tchd 6-1)

4 8 [20]	9. Talenti (IRE) 5/1 Andrew Thornton Emma Lavelle	Andrew Thornton Emma Lavelle	5	112	120	103	109	–
b g Sadler's Wells (USA) - Sumoto (Mtoto)
Chased leaders, ridden approaching 2 out, kept on same pace under pressure after (op 7-1)

5 ¾ [20¾]	6. Merchant Red (USA) 25/1 Jamie Moore Paul Webber	Jamie Moore Paul Webber	5	112 v	109	102	108	–
bb g Red Ransom (USA) - Great Lady Slew (USA) (Seattle Slew)
Chased leader, ridden after 3 out, weakened next (tchd 28-1)

6 1¼ [22]	10. The Jolly Spoofer (IRE) 25/1 Paddy Brennan Emma Lavelle	Paddy Brennan Emma Lavelle	6	112	–	100	107	–
b g Luso - Some News (IRE) (Be My Native)
Held up in rear, stayed on from 2 out, never in contention (op 20-1)

7 shd [22]	14. Haldibari (IRE) 13/2 Jimmy McCarthy Alan King	Jimmy McCarthy Alan King	4	107 b¹	–	91	99	–
b g Kahyasi (IRE) - Haladiya (IRE) (Darshaan)
Chased leaders, ridden after 3 out, weakened next (op 11-2)

8 hd [22¼]	7. Night Cru 12/1 Noel Fehily Jonjo O'Neill	Noel Fehily Jonjo O'Neill	5	112	–	100	109	–
b g Night Shift (USA) - Jouet (Reprimand)
Blundered 1st, in mid-division when jumped slowly 3rd, hit 4th, stayed chasing leaders 3 out, weakened next (op 14-1)

9 1¼ [23½]	4. Back To The Wind (IRE) 66/1 Mr J Snowden ⁵ Nicky Henderson	Mr J Snowden ⁵ Nicky Henderson	6	1011	–	98	105	–
ch g Bob Back (USA) - Saucy Gale (IRE) (Strong Gale)
Hampered 1st, in rear, hit 4 out, some headway after 3 out, weakened next

10 5 [28½]	12. Uncle Eli (IRE) 20/1 Joe Tizzard Richard Rowe	Joe Tizzard Richard Rowe	6	112	–	93	100	–
b g Raintrap - Yosna (FR) (Sicyos)
Chased leaders, ridden after 3 out, weakened next (op 22-1)

11 hd [28¾]	3. Awatuki (IRE) 50/1 Barry Keniry Alan Jarvis	Barry Keniry Alan Jarvis	5	112	–	92	102	–
b g Distant Music (USA) - Itkan (IRE) (Marju)
Hampered 1st and rider lost iron, jumped slowly 3rd, never better than mid-division, no chance when mistake 2 out

12 10 [38¾]	11. Trans Sonic 100/1 James Davies Alan Jarvis	James Davies Alan Jarvis	5	112	–	81	90	–
ch g Trans Island - Sankaty Light (USA) (Summer Squall)
Always in rear

13 29 [67¾]	5. Bruff Academy (IRE) 80/1 Philip Hide Nick Gifford	Philip Hide Nick Gifford	5	112	–	45	61	–
ch g Beneficial - Galballygirl (IRE) (Roselier)
Chased leaders, jumped slowly 3rd, hit 3 out and soon weakened (op 66-1)

14 10 [77¾]	13. Smart Cat (IRE) 100/1 Brian Hughes ³ Alan Jarvis	Brian Hughes ³ Alan Jarvis	5	106	–	26	44	–
ch m Barathea (IRE) - Lioness (Lion Cavern)
Always in rear

14 ran Off time: 3:46:00 Winning time: 3m 50.96s (fast by 1.04s) Total SP: 121%
1st owner: Lynn Wilson (Punchestowns) 1st breeder: Gerard Ferte
2nd owner: The Johnson Family (The Package)
3rd owner: Hills of Ledbury Ltd (Abstract Art)
Tote win: £2.60 PL: £1.40 £3.40 £2.10 Ex: £28.60 CSF: £22.19

3:45 Sandown 15 Feb 2008

Facilitas CFR Novices' Hurdle