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Down Royal Result
Sun, 21st Jun, 2009
4.45
I.T.B.A. Galway Plate Trial Hcap S´chase of €23,500.00 5-y-o plus 2m. 4f.
4.45
2m. 4f. 5-y-o plus19 Ran
I.T.B.A. Galway Plate Trial Hcap S´chase of €23,500.00 5-y-o plus
1st - €15,298.50, 2nd - €4,700.00, 3rd - €2,350.00, 4th - €940.00 19 Ran
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See also » Local Joy as Ballyholland Lands Plate Trial 
He didn't get home at Perth the last day (3 miles). The Galway Plate has always been on the agenda and that's his target.
C A McBratney, trainer
An extended handicap steeplechase for five yrs old and upwards
Penalties - Winner of a steeplechase after calculation of the handicap to carry 6lb extra for each such steeplechase won.
1st
Ballyholland (IRE) 10-13 (Cathal M McGovern)
(4:42.9 14.55 secs faster on today's going ) Rated 124
Tiraaz (USA) - Lilly Bolero (GB)(Fearless Action (USA))
Breeder - Andrew Kavanagh
(4:42.9 14.55 secs faster on today's going ) Rated 124
Tiraaz (USA) - Lilly Bolero (GB)(Fearless Action (USA))
Breeder - Andrew Kavanagh
SP 8/1
chased leaders, 3rd halfway, headway to challenge 3 out, led before next, ridden and strongly pressed before last, kept on well under pressure run-in
2nd
0.75L
Dream Champion (GB) 9-12 (Mrs Mac Partnership)
(4:43.1) Rated 106
Fraam (GB) - Forest Fantasy (GB)(Rambo Dancer (CAN))
Breeder - G W Turner and Miss S J Turner
(4:43.1) Rated 106
Fraam (GB) - Forest Fantasy (GB)(Rambo Dancer (CAN))
Breeder - G W Turner and Miss S J Turner
SP 7/1
held up towards rear, headway in 9th before straight, improved in 5th and mistake 3 out, ridden into 2nd 2 out, challenged last, kept on run-in, no extra close home
3rd
5.5L
Changing Course (IRE) 10-9 (Ann & Alan Potts Partnership)
(4:44.2) Rated 117
Luso (GB) - Triswell (IRE)(Rashar (USA))
Breeder - John Barden
(4:44.2) Rated 117
Luso (GB) - Triswell (IRE)(Rashar (USA))
Breeder - John Barden
SP 20/1
chased leaders, 4th halfway, close 3rd 3 out, ridden before 2 out, kept on under pressure, no extra before last
4th
1.25L
Running Late (IRE) 9-9 (T D H Syndicate)
(4:44.5) Rated 106
Presenting (GB) - Dreamy Nugget (IRE)(Montelimar (USA))
Breeder - Denis Bergin
(4:44.5) Rated 106
Presenting (GB) - Dreamy Nugget (IRE)(Montelimar (USA))
Breeder - Denis Bergin
SP 16/1
chased leaders, 7th halfway, headway in 5th 4 out, ridden in 4th 2 out, no extra before last, kept on same pace
5th
1.25L
Mon Oiseau (FR) 9-6 (Mrs A Dunlop)
(4:44.7) Rated 105
Port Lyautey (FR) - Amour D'Oiseau (FR)(Dirak Creiomin (FR))
Breeder - M Michel Le Meur
(4:44.7) Rated 105
Port Lyautey (FR) - Amour D'Oiseau (FR)(Dirak Creiomin (FR))
Breeder - M Michel Le Meur
SP 14/1
chased leaders, 8th halfway, headway in 6th 4 out, 5th before straight, ridden 3 out, no extra in 7th 2 out, moderate 5th before last, kept on same pace
6th
1.5L
Green Mile (GB) 11-2 (Road To No Town Syndicate)
(4:45.0) Rated 124
Montjeu (IRE) - Green Bird (USA)(Silver Hawk (USA))
Breeder - The Thoroughbred Corporation
(4:45.0) Rated 124
Montjeu (IRE) - Green Bird (USA)(Silver Hawk (USA))
Breeder - The Thoroughbred Corporation
SP 6/1
held up towards rear, headway in 12th before straight, ridden into 6th 2 out, no extra and kept on one pace
7th
5.5L
Callow Lake (IRE) 11-6 (Miss Coirle Forde)
(4:46.1) Rated 128
Bahhare (USA) - Sharayif (IRE)(Green Desert (USA))
Breeder - Fortview Stud
(4:46.1) Rated 128
Bahhare (USA) - Sharayif (IRE)(Green Desert (USA))
Breeder - Fortview Stud
SP 14/1
held up towards rear, headway in 10th before straight, ridden in moderate 9th 2 out, kept on one pace
8th
1L
Winning Counsel (IRE) 9-10 (Denis J Reddan)
(4:46.3) Rated 104
Leading Counsel (USA) - Dainty Daisy (IRE)(Buckskin (FR))
Breeder - Denis J Reddan
(4:46.3) Rated 104
Leading Counsel (USA) - Dainty Daisy (IRE)(Buckskin (FR))
Breeder - Denis J Reddan
SP 8/1
chased leader, led before 5 out, ridden and headed before 2 out, no extra
9th
9L
Keys Pride (IRE) 10-13 (Michael Martin)
(4:48.1) Rated 124
Bob Back (USA) - Thats Irish(Furry Glen)
Breeder - M W Martin
(4:48.1) Rated 124
Bob Back (USA) - Thats Irish(Furry Glen)
Breeder - M W Martin
SP 11/2fav
mid-division, headway in 8th 4 out, ridden and no extra before 2 out
10th
2L
Information (IRE) 9-10 (James Francis Brennan)
(4:48.5) Rated 104
Mohaajir (USA) - Kingarriff Girl (IRE)(Febrino)
Breeder - Thomas Henry
(4:48.5) Rated 104
Mohaajir (USA) - Kingarriff Girl (IRE)(Febrino)
Breeder - Thomas Henry
SP 12/1
mid-division, 9th 4 out, 7th entering straight, ridden and no extra 3 out
11th
0.75L
More Sport (IRE) 9-10 (R J Cotter)
(4:48.6) Rated 109
Magical Wonder (USA) - Petrolea Girl(Connaught)
Breeder - R J Cotter
(4:48.6) Rated 109
Magical Wonder (USA) - Petrolea Girl(Connaught)
Breeder - R J Cotter
SP 16/1
towards rear for most, never a factor
12th
0.5L
Macs Flamingo (IRE) 10-13 (Craith Syndicate)
(4:48.7) Rated 121
Rashar (USA) - Parkality (IRE)(Good Thyne (USA))
Breeder - Lorcan D'Arcy
(4:48.7) Rated 121
Rashar (USA) - Parkality (IRE)(Good Thyne (USA))
Breeder - Lorcan D'Arcy
SP 14/1
never a factor
13th
0.5L
Air Of Confusion (GB) 9-11 (I Madden)
(4:48.9) Rated 105
Mr Confusion (IRE) - First Born(Be My Native (USA))
Breeder - Richard Fenwich-Gilson
(4:48.9) Rated 105
Mr Confusion (IRE) - First Born(Be My Native (USA))
Breeder - Richard Fenwich-Gilson
SP 12/1
mid-division early, 6th halfway, headway in 3rd before straight, ridden in 6th 3 out, soon weakened
14th
2.5L
Frontier Lady (IRE) 10-2 (Maygal Syndicate)
(4:49.4) Rated 113
New Frontier (IRE) - Midsyn Lady (IRE)(Sharp Victor (USA))
Breeder - Frank O'Brien
(4:49.4) Rated 113
New Frontier (IRE) - Midsyn Lady (IRE)(Sharp Victor (USA))
Breeder - Frank O'Brien
SP 14/1
mid-division, ridden and weakened entering straight
15th
14L
mid-division best, ridden and weakened entering straight
16th
23L
Justpourit (IRE) 11-7 (D T Hughes)
(4:56.8) Rated 129
Glacial Storm (USA) - Gale Choice (IRE)(Strong Gale)
Breeder - Edmond Coleman
(4:56.8) Rated 129
Glacial Storm (USA) - Gale Choice (IRE)(Strong Gale)
Breeder - Edmond Coleman
SP 16/1
chased leaders early, mid-division halfway, weakened before 4 out
p.u.
Dom Fontenail (FR) 11-4 (Cesar Syndicate)
Rated 126
Tel Quel (FR) - Ninon Fontenail (FR)(Turgeon (USA))
Breeder - Mme Henri Devin
Rated 126
Tel Quel (FR) - Ninon Fontenail (FR)(Turgeon (USA))
Breeder - Mme Henri Devin
SP 16/1
bad mistake 1st, soon trailing, tailed off when pulled up before 4 out
fell
Killenaule Boy (GB) 10-11 (F Kernan)
Rated 119
Alflora (IRE) - Kellsboro Queen (GB)(Rakaposhi King)
Breeder - Mrs E M Charlton
Rated 119
Alflora (IRE) - Kellsboro Queen (GB)(Rakaposhi King)
Breeder - Mrs E M Charlton
SP 16/1
chased leaders, 5th halfway, weakened approaching 4 out, fell next
fell
Games (IRE) 10-8 (Gownaboys Syndicate)
Rated 116
Lord Americo - Anns Run(Deep Run)
Breeder - J O'Keeffe
Rated 116
Lord Americo - Anns Run(Deep Run)
Breeder - J O'Keeffe
SP 14/1
led, headed before 5 out, 2nd when fell 4 out
Off 4.45
Time 4m. 42.90 secs, which is 14.55 secs faster than the course average on today's going
Tote Exacta- €160.10.
Time 4m. 42.90 secs, which is 14.55 secs faster than the course average on today's going
Tote Exacta- €160.10.
Non runners Dark Artist (ground), Aoife Costa (lame), In Technicolor (ground), Darling Harbour (FR) (ground)
2008 Emotional Article 8 10-7 A B Joyce (5) 6/1 (T J Taaffe)
2007 Manilou 7 10-13 B M Cash 10/1 (Eoin Griffin)
2006 Ursumman 7 11-10 N P Madden 5/2Fav (Niall Madden)
2005 Warrens Castle 8 10-8 R Walsh 9/2 (W P Mullins)
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