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Denvir's Of Downpatrick (Q.R.) Handicap Hurdle
2m5f185y, Hurdle, 4yo+, 9 runners
Winning time 5m 16.80s
- Going
- Good
- Surface
- Turf
- Jumps
- 10 hurdles
Result
Mr J H Williamson (7)
Ian Patrick Donoghue
Set the pace throughout - driven approaching last and met determined pressure - fought back under urging to pull clear in the closing stages for the win
Mr M J Kenneally (7)
E J O'Grady
Tracked front group early - moved into second after two out - drew alongside up front approaching the last - pushed along and holding a shot in the run-in but unable to find more inside the final furlong and a half
Mr J Costello (7)
A J Martin
Held a midfield position early - made progress after the third-last - driven approaching two out - clipped the final fence - kept responding up the run-in to finish third but never a threat to the leading two
Mr B T Stone (7)
Paul Nolan
Sat close to front pack early - moved into second before 3 out - blundered 2 out and driven on - dropped back before last then kept going to finish 4th
Mr N McParlan
Gerald Stephen Quinn
Held up towards the back - hit the fourth from home and needed encouragement - made ground on the inner passing three out - moved into fourth two out - up with the leading duo approaching the last - driven but faded close home to finish fifth
Mr T J Stafford (7)
Conor David Maxwell
Held a midfield position - ridden into contention two out - dropped away soon after
Mr D O'Sullivan (7)
Ms Claire O'Connell
Held up towards the back - kept plodding without threatening - finished well held in 7th
Mr C A Bowman (7)
Cian Collins
Held a forward spot on the wide side - lost touch fast approaching 3 out - well held at the finish
Mr S Connor (7)
R K Watson
Sat close to the pace early - dropped away and driven before 3 out - well beaten by 2 out - finished last of the group
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.