17:47
McGrath Limestone Works Handicap Hurdle
2m185y, Hurdle, 4yo+, 8 runners
Winning time 4m 11.10s
- Going
- Good
- Surface
- Turf
Result
Danny Gilligan
Cian Collins
Settled in a forward spot - third with two out and asked for more effort - improved into second approaching the last - went in front after jumping it - stayed on strongly to score
Danny Mullins
Richard John O'Brien
Settled behind pace on wide outside - hit front around 3rd and shared advantage - moved clear on outer 2 out - asked for effort soon after - overtaken close home - stayed on well inside final furlong to finish second
Patrick M O'Brien (7)
William Durkan
Sharing early advantage - hint of a stumble at the 2nd - lost the front 2 out and pressed for effort - held on for third under pressure late
Sean O'Keeffe
John Patrick Ryan
Sat just off the front pack early - pressed for effort in 5th two out and up to 4th by the last - held that spot without finding more late
Keith Donoghue
Gavin Cromwell
Sat close to the front group early - pushed along in 4th two out - unable to close the gap - held on for 5th
Cian Quirke (3)
Darren Collins
Held up towards the back - still down the field 2 out under pressure - unable to close - finished sixth
Jordan Gainford
Cian Collins
Held up towards the back - clumsy at the opening obstacle - never on terms with leading group - pressed for effort 2 out - well behind in 7th at the last and unable to close - well held at finish
Phillip Enright
Mark Michael McNiff
Held up towards the back - made no headway from two out - well held at the finish
Non-runners: Garrybello (coughing), Zoffanien (allergies)
Draw in brackets. Headgear: b blinkers, v visor, h hood, t tongue strap, p cheekpieces, e/s eye shield; ¹ first time. C course winner, D distance winner, CD course and distance winner. Form reads oldest to newest.