Dunmanway. 19th February 2006.
Race 1. Novice. 800 Euro.
Race Time: 2:07.2 -- Start Time: 14:25
Place |
No. |
Horse |
Owner |
Trainer |
Jockey |
1st |
2 |
Milly's Dream |
F.Brickley |
F.Brickley |
D.Brickley |
2nd |
3 |
Perfect Fella |
P.Hayes |
P.Hayes |
P.Hill |
3rd |
1 |
Jessie James |
F.Quill |
F.Quill |
J.Sheehy |
3 horses ran -- S.P. 1/4 fav; 4/1, 4/1. Dist.: 5l, 8l
Jessie James was unsettled at the start and remained so throughout most. Milly's Dream led from the start and she had no trouble at all staying in front.
Race 2. Grade E. 800 Euro.
Race Time: 2:06 -- Start Time: 14:45
Place |
No. |
Horse |
Owner |
Trainer |
Jockey |
1st |
2 |
Brywins Red Kite |
McCarthy/Cowan |
J.McCarthy |
A.Tanno |
2nd |
3 |
Celtic Dream |
Hurley/Santry |
K.O'Sullivan |
J.O'Donovan |
3rd |
7 |
Tina's Dream |
F.O'Callaghan |
F.O'Callaghan |
P.Hill |
4th |
8 |
Tyler's Joy |
R.Sugrue |
T.Forbes |
D.McCarthy |
Also Ran: Brandy Star (M.O'Regan), Current Supreme (M.Duggan), Leesdale Star (J.Sheehy), Hilton Genius (pulled-up, 4/5 Fav, J.McSweeney) -- S.P. 4/1, 4/1, 4/1, 4/1. Dist.: 5l, 2l.
Favourite, Hilton Genius, was pulled up just after the start, leaving Tina's Dream to take it up, with Brywin's Red Kite in close touch. Coming into view, Celtic Dream was in command, chased by Red Kite. The winner showed a good turn of foot on the run-in and put in the best performance of her career so far.
Race 3. Grade C. 900 Euro.
Race Time: 2:07 -- Start Time: 15:00
Place |
No. |
Horse |
Owner |
Trainer |
Jockey |
1st |
2 |
Bachelor Boy |
D.Sheehan |
J.O'Brien |
P.Hill |
2nd |
5 |
Frisco Lady |
Melvin & O'Brien |
M.Melvin |
P.O'Brien |
3rd |
9 |
Ted Striker |
N.Forbes |
N.Forbes |
A.Tanno |
4th |
1 |
Bailey's Please |
D.Ross |
D.Ross |
M.Duggan |
Also Ran: Dilly's Oasis (N.McSweeney), Duggan's Diplomat (J.O'Donovan), Gee Tee (2/1 jf, D.Goggin), I'm No Fool (J.McSweeney), Malibar (J.Sheehy) -- S.P. 5/2, 2/1jf, 4/1, 6/1. Dist.: 1/2l, 8l.
As they came into view for the first turn, Frisco Lady was in front, having taken over from Bailey's Please. Ted Striker challenged and reached the turn first, but Frisco Lady rounded it better, just ahead of Bailey's Please. Frisco Lady stayed in front and looked home and hosed. But arch-rival Bachelor Boy loomed and after a brief neck-and-neck on the straight, prevailed.
Race 4. Grade B. 1,200 Euro.
Race Time: 4:18 -- Start Time: 15:15
Place |
No. |
Horse |
Owner |
Trainer |
Jockey |
1st |
8 |
Oreanna |
D.Goggin |
M.Goggin |
D.Goggin |
2nd |
5 |
Joe Mosley |
C.O'Sullivan |
JJ.O'Brien |
D.McCarthy |
3rd |
2 |
Cult Direct |
D.Ross |
D.Ross |
A.Tanno |
4th |
3 |
Gold Fella |
MJ.O'Leary |
D.McCarthy |
T.O'Leary |
Also Ran: Cole's Decision (J.Sheehy), Greyfoot (J.McSweeney), Mass Attack (N.McSweeney), Mickey Taker (M.Duggan), Twenty 4 Seven (J.O'Donovan) -- S.P. 10/1, 3/1, 6/4fav, 5/1. Dist.: 4l, 8l.
Joe Mosely took command after they sorted themselves out but Cole's Decision beat him to the half-way turn. Here, Oreanna had sprinted up and rounded in second behind Cole's Decision. This tough mare soon went to the front and saw off all comers.
Race 5. Grade D. 900 Euro.
Race Time: 2:08 -- Start Time: 15:35
Place |
No. |
Horse |
Owner |
Trainer |
Jockey |
1st |
5 |
Empor Factor |
C&J.O'Brien |
JP.O'Donovan |
J.Sheehy |
2nd |
7 |
Shuttle Buddy |
Daly/Twomey/Jennings |
P.Daly |
J.O'Donovan |
3rd |
4 |
Direct Rocket |
G.Cooke |
G.Cooke |
N.McSweeney |
4th |
2 |
Create Gold |
D&S.O'Donovan |
S.O'Donovan |
A.Tanno |
Also Ran: Stars Rainbow (P.Hill), Vegas Security (D.McCarthy) -- S.P. 5/1, 5/4 fav, 2/1, 5/1.. Dist.: 1/2l, 3/4l.
Favourite, Shuttle Buddy, led throughout most, fending off first Vegas Security and then Direct Rocket. Empire Factor was waited with, made his move on the run-in and pounced in the closing stages.
Race 6. Grade A. 1,300 Euro.
Race Time: 4:15 -- Start Time: 16:05
Place |
No. |
Horse |
Owner |
Trainer |
Jockey |
1st |
1 |
Casey B |
P.Hill |
P.Hill |
P.Hill |
2nd |
5 |
He's The Man |
Shanahan / Hayes / Whelton |
J.Shanahan |
J.McSweeney |
3rd |
7 |
Stoneriggs Rascal |
R.Daly |
J.Burchill |
C.Murphy |
4th |
3 |
Just Flash |
Shanley RC |
S.Buckley |
N.McSweeney |
Also Ran: Famous Hill (A.Tanno), Hello Fella (1/1 Fav, D.Murphy) -- Coalford Connection (J.O'Donovan) finished in 4th place, but was disqualified following a judges enquiry -- S.P. 12/1, 4/1, 2/1. Dist.: 1L, 3l.
This was a thriller. Stoneriggs Rascal was first to show, with He's The Man in close pursuit. Hello Fella soon made his move and was in front at halfway, where he turned first. These three titans, Hello Fella, He's The Man and Stoneriggs Rascal drew away from the field at a cracking pace. After the last turn, He's The Man was leading, followed by Stoneriggs Rascal, while Hello Fella began to fade. Casey B, a strong finisher, put that talent to work and in the dying strides, forged clear. Coalford Connection finished 4th but was disqualified for not turning the last.