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Answer To Kayf (GB) b g 24th Mar 2016Track Horse
Track Horse
Answer To Kayf (GB) b g 24th Mar 2016
Last Win
Naas Sat, 10th Feb, 24 7/2, J P Shinnick
(316 days)
Last Run
Naas Mon, 16th Dec, 24
5th, 16/1, J P Shinnick
(6 days)
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Runs
Wins
Places
Win %
Earnings
Level Stk
Hurdle IRE
6
2
3
33%
€41,150
24.50
Chase IRE
2
0
0
0%
€1,040
-2.00
NHF IRE
1
0
1
0%
€1,050
-1.00
Hurdle GB
1
0
0
0%
£4,485
-1.00
PtoP
1
0
1
Under Rules Total
10
2
4
20%
20.50
Form Figures
2-38123-14245
Form Timeline
Form Figures - 2-38123-14245
Date Course Conditions
Race Result
Jockey
Class
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MorningSP
Change of Trainer Terence O'Brien
Handler Terence O'Brien
Jun 2019
Derby Sale, TattersallsIRE (Tattersalls (Ireland))
Abbey Stables
Purchaser: Terence O'Brien
€35,000
Lots Sold: 338
Prices
Avg: €50,572
Median: €42,000
Maximum: €220,000
Symbols Explained
ts2 Tongue Strap vs2 Visor hd2 Hood es2 Eye Shield ec2 Eye Cover cp2 Cheekpiece bl2 Blinkers tt2 Tongue Tie bf Beaten Favourite on Last Run srMentioned in Stewards Report in Results bbvBroke Blood Vessel
The superscript number on headgear bl2 indicates number of times worn. A plus bl+ indicates more than 10 times where as red background bl1indicates first time.
Date Course
Conditions
Race
Jockey Weight
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Class
Date
Sale
Consignor
Purchaser
Price
Jun 2019
Derby Sale, TattersallsIRE (Tattersalls (Ireland))
Abbey Stables
Purchaser: Terence O'Brien
€35,000
Lots Sold: 338
Prices
Avg: €50,572
Median: €42,000
Maximum: €220,000
Reports in which Answer To Kayf (GB) was mentioned
Backtonormal makes successful transition to Cromwell
Backtonormal had form behind Blizzard Of Oz and Answer To Kayf and got his revenge on both of them when delivering in the Connolly's RED MILLS Irish EBF Auction Hurdle Series Final at Punchestown. Wed 01st May
Winner-winner for trainer and his claimer
Terence O'Brien recorded a Naas double with his two runners today, as the trainer's support of claiming rider John Shinnick further helped well-in Whiskeywealth (2/1f) secure the Adare Manor Opportunity Handicap Hurdle. Sat 10th Feb
Big festivals await Answer To Kayf
Lightly-raced eight-year-old Answer To Kayf (7/2) confirmed his Christmas promise when landing today's useful Connolly's Red Mills Irish EBF Auction Novice Hurdle at Naas, for patient trainer Terence O'Brien. Sat 10th Feb
2 for Mullins and O'Keeffe including the feature at Limerick
Following on from Bunting in the opener Willie Mullins and Sean O'Keeffe doubled up in the feature at Limerick, the Grade 2 Lyons Of Limerick Jaguar Land Rover Novice Hurdle. Loughglynn did the needful for team Closutton. Tue 26th Dec
Whispers rattles home to complete McManus/Walsh double
Waterford Whispers came with a rattling late run to claim the Close Brothers Rated Novice Hurdle, completing a double for JP McManus and Mark Walsh. Sat 02nd Dec
25-1 outsider Kayf has all the Answers for Shinnick
Despite being sent off a relatively unconsidered 25/1 outsider, Answer To Kayf looked a horse of some potential when readily winning the PwC (C&G) Maiden Hurdle at Limerick. Sun 22nd Oct
After race at Naas Sat, 10th Feb, 2024 (1st) 
we gave Answer To Kayf an entry in the Albert Bartlett and I was also thinking of going for the Martin Pipe - we’ll see how he comes out of today. Eighteen months ago he couldn’t win a novice riders’ maiden in Wexford. He had a lot of problems with his hocks and was lame after his maiden hurdle run in Killarney last year, when beaten 24 lengths. He was then put out on grass and came in sound and hasn’t taken a lame step since. He’s twice the horse he was. It’s great as Denis (O’Connor, owner) has been a great supporter. He’s really patient and it’s great that it has paid off for him. we always hoped after his Limerick run that he’d be good enough to win this but when I saw Willie’s two in it, I was worried. He jumped really well and hit the line well. He did everything that I hoped and more. There is a great prize for the Final of this Series in Punchestown and I suppose that is probably the main aim. Whether we take in Cheltenham in the meantime we’ll see how he comes out of this. I’d say he’s flexible in terms of trip. He’s not a slow horse and I didn’t think he was stopping there at the finish. Johnny’s 7lb claim was obviously a big help today and we’ll see what the handicapper does with him after this.
Terence O'Brien
we gave Answer To Kayf an entry in the Albert Bartlett and I was also thinking of going for the Martin Pipe - we’ll see how he comes out of today. Eighteen months ago he couldn’t win a novice riders’ maiden in Wexford. He had a lot of problems with his hocks and was lame after his maiden hurdle run in Killarney last year, when beaten 24 lengths. He was then put out on grass and came in sound and hasn’t taken a lame step since. He’s twice the horse he was. It’s great as Denis (O’Connor, owner) has been a great supporter. He’s really patient and it’s great that it has paid off for him. we always hoped after his Limerick run that he’d be good enough to win this but when I saw Willie’s two in it, I was worried. He jumped really well and hit the line well. He did everything that I hoped and more. There is a great prize for the Final of this Series in Punchestown and I suppose that is probably the main aim. Whether we take in Cheltenham in the meantime we’ll see how he comes out of this. I’d say he’s flexible in terms of trip. He’s not a slow horse and I didn’t think he was stopping there at the finish. Johnny’s 7lb claim was obviously a big help today and we’ll see what the handicapper does with him after this.
Terence O'Brien
After race at Limerick Sun, 22nd Oct, 2023 (1st)
He is well bred and we paid a good few quid (E35,000) at the 2019 Derby Sale but has had fierce trouble with his hocks. It has been very hard to get him right and while I didn't think we'd ever get him right, this year he seems to be sound. I thought he was going really well until a couple of weeks ago but his form dropped off a little bit so I hadn't a whole lot of confidence coming here. It looked a good race and while I'd have been happy if he finished in the first six, I suppose an ounce of breeding is worth a tonne of feeding. Two miles wouldn't have been his ideal trip but soft ground helped and this is a lovely surprise. He is a horse to hold on to as he isn't really for sale at this stage and it is great that he has eventually delivered - so many don't.
Terence O'Brien
He is well bred and we paid a good few quid (E35,000) at the 2019 Derby Sale but has had fierce trouble with his hocks. It has been very hard to get him right and while I didn't think we'd ever get him right, this year he seems to be sound. I thought he was going really well until a couple of weeks ago but his form dropped off a little bit so I hadn't a whole lot of confidence coming here. It looked a good race and while I'd have been happy if he finished in the first six, I suppose an ounce of breeding is worth a tonne of feeding. Two miles wouldn't have been his ideal trip but soft ground helped and this is a lovely surprise. He is a horse to hold on to as he isn't really for sale at this stage and it is great that he has eventually delivered - so many don't.
Terence O'Brien
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