Full Results
15:55 Thurles (IRE)
Boylesports.com Michael Purcell Memorial Novice Hurdle (Grade 2) (Class 1)
- 6 Runners
- Distance: 2m 4f
- Going: Soft to Heavy
- Surface: Turf
- €40,000 added
- Winner: €26,000
- 2nd: €7,600
- 3rd: €3,600
- 4th: €1,200
- Form 913122
- Age 5
- Weight 11-2
- Official Rating 138
- Trainer D T Hughes
- Jockey B J Cooper
jumped slow early, chased leaders, closed approaching 3 out, challenged and on terms from before next, led before last, stayed on well to draw clear run-in
- Form 23-2111
- Age 5
- Weight 11-5
- Official Rating 142
- Trainer C O'Dwyer
- Jockey D N Russell
chased leaders, closed approaching 3 out, struggling from before straight, effort on inner approaching last, soon no impression and kept on same pace
- Form 2113P1
- Age 5
- Weight 11-2
- Official Rating 123
- Trainer A Mullins
- Jockey D E Mullins
waited with towards rear, closer in 4th approaching 3 out, challenged from next and every chance before last, no impression and kept on same pace run-in
- Form 21-0213
- Age 6
- Weight 11-3
- Official Rating 126
keen hold, soon led and clear, reduced lead approaching 6 out, soon went on again until going to 3 out, joined 2 out, headed before last, no extra
- Form 131
- Age 5
- Weight 10-9
- Trainer W P Mullins
- Jockey Ruby Walsh
waited with towards rear, closed approaching 3 out, soon no extra
- Form 41-1
- Age 5
- Weight 11-2
- Trainer W P Mullins
- Jockey Paul Townend
led early, chased leader, moderate 3rd 5 out, struggling next, soon weakened, pulled up after 3 out
Betting breakdown
- Tote Win: 3.70Tote Place: 1.60,1.02
- Straight Forecast: 6.60Exacta: 7.20
- Placepot: €6