14:25 Leopardstown (IRE) 26 Dec 2008
Durkan New Homes Novice Chase
Grade 1 | Class 1 | 4YO plus
Winner €77,999 - 7 ran
raced in 4th for much, improved to be on terms entering straight, stayed on well under pressure run-in, just in front on line
tracked leaders, 2nd from 5th, narrow leader from 2 out, soon joined, stayed on well under pressure run-in, just headed on line
soon raced in 5th, 4th and no impression under pressure straight, kept on without threatening under pressure into 3rd run-in
pecked 1st, tracked leader, slight mistake 3rd, slightly slow 5th and soon 3rd, disputed lead briefly on inner after 2 out, 3rd and no impression under pressure straight, dropped to 4th run-in
in touch in rear, struggling from 5 out, soon no impression
soon led, strongly pressed and headed from 2 out, weakened from before straight
Betting returns
| Type | Winnings |
|---|---|
| CSF | €22.61 (5, 9) |
| Win | €9.80 (5) |
| Place | €2.70 (5), €1.40 (9) |
| Exacta | €29.90 (5, 9) |
