Drimoleague - December 26th 2006
Race 1. Novice. 800 Euro
Race Time: 2.08 -- Start Time: 14.10
Place |
No. |
Horse |
Owner |
Trainer |
Jockey |
1st |
3 |
Glan Teifi |
J.O'Mahony |
J.O'Mahony |
N.McSweeney |
2nd |
1 |
Blue Campari |
J.Manning |
M.Goggin |
D.Goggin |
3rd |
5 |
Jessie James |
G.Cooke |
G.Cooke |
J.O'Donovan |
4th |
6 |
OC |
J.Helen |
J.Helen |
J.Helen |
Also Ran: Cosane Prince (P.O'Brien), Jessie First (A.McSweeney), Stepping Del Sol (M.Herman), Superman (M.Goggin) -- S.P. 1/3Fav, 4/1, 3/1. Dist.: 3l, 10l.
Race 2. Grade B. 1,100 Euro
Race Time: 4.41 -- Start Time: 14.25
Place |
No. |
Horse |
Owner |
Trainer |
Jockey |
1st |
5 |
Stoneriggs Wiseman |
A.Jackson |
J.Shanahan |
J.Sheehy |
2nd |
2 |
Coalford James |
J.Mycock |
T.O'Reilly |
M.Duggan |
3rd |
6 |
Travis |
C.O'Sullivan |
JJ.O'Brien |
D.McCarthy |
4th |
4 |
NT Marshall |
G.Cooke/WJ Cooke |
G.Cooke |
A.McSweeney |
Also Ran: Boundry GT (N.McSweeney, pulled up), Leteras De Perriers (P.O'Brien) -- S.P. 1/3, 4/1, 5/1. Dist.: 5l, 12l.
Coalford James and Travis were first to show, but as they headed in for the half-way turn, Stoneriggs Wiseman was in control. Travis was in close touch and came out of that marginally in front. At the business end, Stoneriggs Wiseman was again in front; Travis re-newed his challenge but to no avail. Coalford James was always in touch with the leaders, once they had sorted themselves out, but was no match for the winner, who was impressive indeed.
Race 3. Grade D. 900 Euro.
Race Time: 2.11 -- Start Time: 15.45
Place |
No. |
Horse |
Owner |
Trainer |
Jockey |
1st |
5 |
Empor Factor |
J.O'Brien |
J.O'Brien |
J.Sheehy |
2nd |
3 |
Dilly's Oasis |
K.Daly |
T.Forbes |
M.Duggan |
3rd |
1 |
Casper Hill |
P.Kane |
J.O'Donovan |
J.O'Donovan |
4th |
2 |
Duggan's Diplomat |
A.Hurley |
M.Hurley |
T.O'Leary |
Also Ran: EJ's Design (N.McSweeney), Young Surf (D.McCarthy) -- S.P. 4/5 Fav, 6/1, 1/1, 6/1. Dist.: 8l, 10l.
Empor Factor never looked in much danger in this. Dilly's Oasis looked the biggest danger throughout while Casper Hill did well to take third having gone off stride after the first turn.
Race 4. Grade C. 900 Euro.
Race Time: 2.09-- Start Time: 15.00
Place |
No. |
Horse |
Owner |
Trainer |
Jockey |
1st |
3 |
Oreanna |
D.Goggin |
M.Goggin |
D.Goggin |
2nd |
5 |
Staley Princed |
M.Forbes/ N.McSweeney |
T.Forbes |
N.McSweeney |
3rd |
2 |
Do The Business |
M.Herlihy |
M.Herlihy |
M.Duggan |
4th |
1 |
Direct Rocket |
G.Cooke |
G.Cooke |
A.McSweeney |
Also Ran: Sunny Bogart (D.McCarthy) -- S.P. 2/5 Fav, 6/1, 3/1, 3/1. Dist.: 4l, 1 1/2l.
Staly Princed led until the straight for home, but Oreanna was only biding her time Newcomer, Sunny Bogart made no impression.
Race 5. Grade E. 800 Euro.
Race Time: 2.11 -- Start Time: 15.15
Place |
No. |
Horse |
Owner |
Trainer |
Jockey |
1st |
4 |
Leesdale Star |
G.O'Callaghan |
G.O'Callaghan |
J.Sheehy |
2nd |
5 |
Red Cam |
S.Buckley |
S.Buckley |
N.McSweeney |
3rd |
6 |
Tina's Dream |
F.O'Callaghan |
F.O'Callaghan |
P.Hill |
4th |
1 |
Celtic Dream |
Hurley / Santry |
J.O'Donovan |
D.Goggin |
Also Ran: Commander Matt (P.O'Brien), Current Supreme (M.Duggan)-- S.P. 5/2, 2/5 Fav, 5/1, 5/1. Dist.: 1/2l, 4l.
Current Supreme led for most, while Red Cam, who had missed the start completely, trailed. Heading for home, Red Cam had made up good ground but could not reel in Leesdale Star, which was lying handy throughout. After his great performance at Ballygurteen, Commander Matt was a disappointment.
Race 6. Grade A. 1,500 Euro.
Race Time: 4.35 -- Start Time: 15.35
Place |
No. |
Horse |
Owner |
Trainer |
Jockey |
1st |
7 |
The Blue Fox |
J.Burchill / D.O'Donoghue |
S.Burchill |
M.Duggan |
2nd |
3 |
Coalford Victory |
T.Murphy |
T.Murphy |
D.Murphy |
3rd |
6 |
Just Flash |
Shanley RC |
S.Buckley |
N.McSweeney |
4th |
1 |
Casey B |
P.Hill |
P.Hill |
P.Hill |
Also Ran: Coalford Connection (J.O'Donovan), Gold Fella (D.McCarthy) -- S.P. 1/1, 20/1, 8/1. Dist.: 4l, 8l.
A super race!. The Blue Fox and Coalford Victory engaged in a battle royale when they had sorted themselves out (Casey B and Goldfella were prominent in the very early stages). After that, Coalford Victory seemed in charge, while The Blue Fox was slightly less fluent at the turns. Around half-way, Coalford Connection began to close on the two leaders and looked in with a real chance. On the run-in for home, Coalford Victory was in front, but The Blue Fox rallied to best his tiring rival. Well done to both for an absorbing contest.