10 Nov 2012 13:35 Naas
Winner: €12,000 (Penalty: €8,280); Distance: 2m 3f; Class: 0; Eligibility: 4YO plus; Going: Soft to Heavy (Heavy in places).
Arkle 50 Years Anniversary Beginners Chase
| Place | No (Draw) | Silks | Beaten Distance | Horse | Form/Age | Last Run | Jockey | Trainer/Owner | SP | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 8 |   | - | Texas Jack (IRE) (gelding, bay, 11 12) | 46476-2 / 11 | Jump (12) | Paul Carberry | N Meade Robert Watson | 3/1 | |
| tracked leaders mainly 3rd, 2nd entering straight and challenged approaching last, kept on best under pressure run-in | ||||||||||
| 2nd | 4 |   | 1 L | Make A Track (IRE) (gelding, chestnut, 11 12) | 31540-8 / 9 | Jump (42) | D N Russell | C F Swan Gigginstown House… | 6/1 | |
| tracked leader in 2nd, disputed 5 out and led after next, strongly pressed approaching last and headed early run-in, kept on under pressure but not match winner | ||||||||||
| 3rd | 9 |   | 16 L | The Westener Boy (IRE) (gelding, bay, 11 12) | 5F11-22 / 9 | Jump (16) | Mark Walsh | Colm Murphy John P McManus | 7/2 | |
| tracked leaders, 5th halfway, went 3rd after 3 out, ridden and no impression approaching last, no extra run-in | ||||||||||
| 4th | 5 |   | 53 L | My Murphy (IRE) (gelding, bay, 11 12) | 331514- / 13 | Jump (199) | A E Lynch | W J Burke Miss Sally Randell | 7/2 | |
| chased leaders, moderate 6th halfway, pushed along and no impression in 5th early straight, no extra, tailed off | ||||||||||
| 5th | 1 |   | 6½ L | Competitive Edge (IRE) (gelding, bay, 11 12) | 4110-97 / 9 | Jump (12) | A P Crowe | C O'Dwyer John P McManus | 14/1 | |
| tracked leaders, 4th halfway, ridden and no extra early straight, weakened, tailed off | ||||||||||
| 6th | 3 |   | 22 L | Lord Alfie (IRE) (gelding, bay, 11 12) | P14/ / 11 | Jump (902) | D J Bates | Miss E Doyle Ms Marcella O'Gorman | 33/1 | |
| towards rear and never a factor, no threat in straight, tailed off | ||||||||||
| PU | 2 |   | - | Current Resession (IRE) (gelding, brown, 11 12) | 609/700 / 8 | Jump (12) | B T O'Connell | P J Rothwell Mrs J Lambert | ||
| PU | 6 |   | - | Present Potential (IRE) (gelding, bay, 11 12) | 0305-70 / 7 | Jump (16) | D J Casey | M F Morris Mr Nicholas Alexander | ||
| PU | 7 |   | - | Teelin Star (IRE) (gelding, bay, 11 12) | 118-1U / 10 | Jump (27) | Mr C J Sweeney | P Hughes Hughes Family Partnership | ||
