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Desert Heather (IRE) b m 2016Track Horse
Track Horse
Desert Heather (IRE) b m 2016
Last Win
Cork Sun, 15th Oct, 23 15/8Fav, Mr R W Barron
Declan Queally
(432 days)
Last Run
Clonmel Thu, 7th Nov, 24
6th, 66/1, M P O'Connor
(43 days)
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Runs
Wins
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Win %
Earnings
Level Stk
Hurdle IRE
10
3
4
30%
€45,025
13.88
Chase IRE
6
0
1
0%
€3,580
-6.00
PtoP
9
3
5
Under Rules Total
16
3
5
19%
7.88
Form Figures
3-66223-2551112-F32411142-626
Form Timeline
Form Figures - 3-66223-2551112-F32411142-626
Date Course Conditions
Race Result
Jockey
Class
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MorningSP
Change of Trainer Declan Queally to Rodger Sweeney
Change of Trainer Declan Queally
Jan 2022
January Sale (Goffs UK)
Henry Gettings
Purchaser: Vendor (14000)
Lots Sold: 179
Prices
Avg: £10,284
Median: £7,000
Maximum: £56,000
Change of Trainer Turlough O'Connor
Handler Turlough O'Connor
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
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Race
Jockey Weight
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Class
Date
Sale
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Purchaser
Price
Jan 2022
January Sale (Goffs UK)
Henry Gettings
Purchaser: Vendor (14000)
Lots Sold: 179
Prices
Avg: £10,284
Median: £7,000
Maximum: £56,000
Reports in which Desert Heather (IRE) was mentioned
Doonbeg Don another one for de Bromhead
Three were in with a chance passing the furlong pole in the COLM QUINN BMW Handicap Chase and it was Doonbeg Don (11/2) who found a bit extra to score under Mike O'Connor. Sun 27th Oct
Cash toughs it out in testing conditions
It was slow motion stuff at the finish of the Jim Strang & Sons Kilsheelan Hurdle at Clonmel as Cash Back landed the odds in the three-mile contest, giving Willie Mullins a quick double on the card. Thu 07th Dec
O'Keeffe adds Cork double to Wetherby winner
Darragh O'Keeffe followed up yesterday's notable Charlie Hall Chase win at Wetherby with a Cork double today, landing the Listed Paddy Power Irish EBF Novice Hurdle on the Enda Bolger-trained Solitary Man (5/2). Sun 05th Nov
Desert Heather completes hurdling hat-trick
The I.N.H. Stallion Owners EBF Novice Hurdle produced a cracking finish with progressive mare Desert Heather (15/8 fav) completing a hat-trick of wins when edging past the always-prominent Solitary Man close home to score by a neck. Sun 15th Oct
No further action after enquiry into Blackmore ride
The stewards took no further action after an enquiry into the ride Rachael Blackmore gave Lady Rita in the Moyvore Whiskey Vault Handicap Hurdle at Kilbeggan this evening. Fri 12th May
Heather lunges late to nab House in Desert battle
Desert Heather had her head in front where it mattered most when just touching off Desertmore House close home in the Moyvore Whiskey Vault Handicap Hurdle at Kilbeggan. Fri 12th May
Desert Heather bolts up on handicap debut
Placed in three maiden hurdles after rattling up a hat-trick in the autumn point-to-point season, Desert Heather (7/1) made a mockery of her opening mark of 106 in the 2m7f handicap hurdle. Thu 20th Apr
Nolan & Flanagan combine to win maiden hurdle
Fortunefavorsdbold (14s into 10/1 before the off) saw out the three-mile trip well to land the maiden hurdle. Sun 12th Mar
Market movers
Cork's maiden hunters' chase at 3.35pm is a lively betting medium. Mon 05th Apr
After race at Cork Sun, 15th Oct, 2023 (1st) 
There was a small entry so I rang Harry (Gettings, owner/breeder) to say I was going to stick her in. She was only back in the yard, from being out in the field, six weeks so it was a fair trial of her but she is a lively little thing and is able to gallop. Ray's 5lb claim helped and she was right at the weights so it is mighty. There is a three-mile Grade 3 novice hurdle here in three weeks so we'll probably go for that.
Declan Queally
There was a small entry so I rang Harry (Gettings, owner/breeder) to say I was going to stick her in. She was only back in the yard, from being out in the field, six weeks so it was a fair trial of her but she is a lively little thing and is able to gallop. Ray's 5lb claim helped and she was right at the weights so it is mighty. There is a three-mile Grade 3 novice hurdle here in three weeks so we'll probably go for that.
Declan Queally
After race at Kilbeggan Fri, 12th May, 2023 (1st)
We're delighted. I said to Harry the last day that I had picked out this race and as she liked the track we said we'd take our chances,. Mike said she didn't travel great but she came home well, she's as tough as nails. She had won three point-to-points and to win a 30 grand handicap like this is brilliant. She won easy last time and you accept that the handicapper gave us 14lb, you take it on the chin and you make a plan afterwards. Luckily she slotted in nicely here, Mike's 5lb took her down the weights and it worked out. Obviously it won't be easy from now on but she has two races won and a big handicap so it's great. Harry is delighted as it's his second winner.
Declan Queally
We're delighted. I said to Harry the last day that I had picked out this race and as she liked the track we said we'd take our chances,. Mike said she didn't travel great but she came home well, she's as tough as nails. She had won three point-to-points and to win a 30 grand handicap like this is brilliant. She won easy last time and you accept that the handicapper gave us 14lb, you take it on the chin and you make a plan afterwards. Luckily she slotted in nicely here, Mike's 5lb took her down the weights and it worked out. Obviously it won't be easy from now on but she has two races won and a big handicap so it's great. Harry is delighted as it's his second winner.
Declan Queally
After race at Kilbeggan Thu, 20th Apr, 2023 (1st)
She had been banging away in maiden hurdles and Kevin Sexton, who is injured, said to me she wants better ground and Cloudings can stay well.
Declan Queally
She had been banging away in maiden hurdles and Kevin Sexton, who is injured, said to me she wants better ground and Cloudings can stay well.
Declan Queally
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