18:45 Leopardstown (IRE) 23 Jan 2005
AIG Europe Champion Hurdle
Grade 1 | Class 1 | 4YO plus
Winner €90,250 - 6 ran
close up in 2nd, led briefly 5th, led again 2 out, ridden and strongly pressed after last, kept on well under pressure, all out
tracked leaders in 3rd, bad mistake 3rd, 4th and ridden approaching 3 out, no impression until improved into 3rd approaching last, stayed on well under pressure, just failed
close up in 4th, 3rd 3 out, ridden to challenge next, close 2nd and every chance after last, no extra near finish
led, headed briefly 5th, slight advantage next, ridden and headed 2 out, dropped to 4th and no extra approaching last
held up, 5th and in touch before 2 out, no extra before last, eased run-in
held up in touch, weakened before 2 out, trailing straight