led, strongly pressed and briefly headed 4 out, soon regained narrow lead, stayed on well under pressure and clear run-in
4 18:15 Cork (IRE) 11 Dec 2005
O'Connell Hilly Way Chase (Grade 2) (Class 1) (5YO plus)
2m Heavy
2 3
3 Rathgar Beau
9 11-12 -
in rear, 3rd from 6 out, pushed along 4 out, slight mistake next, ridden to challenge approaching last, one pace run-in
tracked leader in 2nd, led briefly 4 out, soon headed, dropped to 3rd and kept on same pace under pressure from before last
raced in 3rd, bad mistake 3rd and rider lost reins, dropped to rear 6 out, pushed along from next, soon lost touch