15:45 Thurles
Thursday 9 February 2017
All13:4014:1014:4515:1515:4516:2016:55
Holycross Maiden Hurdle
- 5YO plus  |  2m 6f 72y  |  Soft (Soft to Heavy in places)  |  18 Runners  |  Turf  |   Weighed In
- Off time: 15:45Â Â |Â Â Winning time: 6m 8.40s
T:Â G ElliottJ:Â Jack Kennedy
Soon chased leaders, moderate 4th at 8th, 3rd from 10th, closed from before 3 out, 2nd from before straight travelling smoothly, on terms 2 out, soon led, ridden to assert between last 2, stayed on well run-in, comfortably op Evens tchd 5/4
T:Â D M O'BrienJ:Â Paul Townend
Led, soon clear of remainder with pursuer, came back to field 3 out, joined 2 out, soon headed and one pace from before last op 12/1
T:Â Miss Ellmarie HoldenJ:Â Rachael Blackmore (5)
Mid-division early, moderate 6th at 8th, pushed along in 4th from 10th, chased leaders and one pace straight op 5/2
T:Â A FlemingJ:Â D F O'Regan
Tracked leader, a little keen early, soon clear of remainder, came back to field 3 out, lost place and no impression when slight mistake 2 out, one pace op 5/1
T:Â N MeadeJ:Â Sean Flanagan
Soon chased leaders, moderate 5th at 8th, no extra 3 out
T:Â Miss D O'SheaJ:Â J J Burke
Soon mid-division, moderate 9th at 8th, slight mistake 10th, soon 6th and no impression op 50/1
T:Â S J MahonJ:Â L P Dempsey
Soon mid-division, moderate 8th at 8th, no extra from before 3 out
T:Â Miss E LalorJ:Â R Loughran
Held up, slightly slow 3rd, moderate 12th at 8th, 7th from 10th, no extra from before 3 out
T:Â W J AustinJ:Â D Robinson (5)
Soon mid-division, slightly slow 6th, moderate 10th at 8th, no extra from before 3 out
T:Â N MeadeJ:Â B J Reynolds (7)
Held up, moderate 13th at 8th, no impression from next under pressure, soon no extra op 40/1 tchd 25/1
T:Â G AhernJ:Â Brian Hayes
Soon towards rear, slight mistake 5th, no danger 8th
T:Â G ElliottJ:Â D J Mullins
Soon towards rear, ridden along and no danger 8th op 66/1
T:Â Michael John MurphyJ:Â B T O'Connell
Soon towards rear, not always fluent jumping, no danger 8th
T:Â Mrs D FosterJ:Â M A Enright
Chased leaders early, moderate 7th at 8th, weakened from before 3 out
Also Ran
T:Â S RyanJ:Â D N Russell
Not fluent 7th, moderate 3rd next, lost place 10th, pulled up before 3 out op 22/1
T:Â S FaheyJ:Â S E Butler (5)
Soon towards rear, ridden along and no danger 8th, pulled up before 10th
T:Â W HarneyJ:Â Robbie Colgan
Held up, moderate 11th at 8th, no extra from 10th and pulled up after 2 out op 33/1
T:Â S G O'DonnellJ:Â E O'Connell (7)
Held up, slightly slow 6th, pushed along and no danger 8th, pulled up before 3 out
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4
Wishmoor27
Weight: 11-12|Â Â Age: 7
T: M F Morris  J: M A Enright
NR
20
Right So Joe21
Weight: 10-11|Â Â Age: 8
T: R O'Sullivan  J: Reserve 2
NR
Betting Breakdown
Tote Win:€2.20Pl:€1.02, €2.50, €1.20EX:€12.20Trifecta:€29.30SF:€12.13
Forecasts
Champagne Classic (11/10), Call The Taxie (9/4), Loughaderra Prince (6/1), Wishmoor (7/1), Freeway Space (8/1), Getaway Kid (16/1), Hows Patsy (20/1), Billy Flight (33/1), Robbina (40/1), Kilganer Queen (66/1), Nicat's Benefit (80/1), Monchengladbach (80/1), Mannin Island (100/1), Queens And Aces (100/1), Whoyakodding (100/1), Fr Captain Murphy (100/1), Our Lady Lucy (100/1), Sapphire West (100/1), Johnny Roebuck (100/1)
CHAMPAGNE CLASSIC should get off the mark in this company, he's been making steady progress over timber and can do one better than last month's Fairyhouse second. The third home in that race was Call The Taxie who can go well again but has plenty on to reverse placings. Freeway Space is entitled to get involved on her Limerick run last time out while Wishmoor and Billy Flight are others worthy of consideration for place purposes.
1. Champagne Classic
2. Call The Taxie
3. Freeway Space
Prize Money
1st: €6,775.002nd: €2,101.003rd: €1,002.004th: €450.005th: €176.00
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