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Formidableopponent (IRE) 18yo b g 30th Apr 2007
Track Horse
Track Horse
Formidableopponent (IRE) b g 30th Apr 2007
Last Win
Ayr Sat, 29th Oct, 16 5/2Fav, S Quinlan
(3032 days)
Last Run
Ayr Sat, 3rd Nov, 18
p.u., 33/1, Sean Quinlan
(2298 days)
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Runs
Wins
Places
Win %
Earnings
Level Stk
Hurdle IRE
7
1
1
14%
€13,840
-4.62
Chase IRE
9
1
1
11%
€11,200
-1.00
NHF IRE
2
1
0
50%
€5,600
-0.33
Chase GB
32
5
4
16%
£28,689
-2.25
PtoP
3
1
0
Under Rules Total
50
8
6
16%
-8.21
Form Figures
FB16114/0030925-61U945-56P77P-447P629r6751111122U2-6PP650-P/
Form Timeline
Form Figures - FB16114/0030925-61U945-56P77P-447P629r6751111122U2-6PP650-P/
Date Course Conditions
Race Result
Jockey
Class
n
MorningSP
Change of Trainer Noel Meade to William Young-Jnr
Sep 2015
September Hit Sales (Goffs UK)
Martinstown Stud
Purchaser: William G Young
£800
Lots Sold: 282
Prices
Avg: £9,744
Median: £5,900
Maximum: £78,000
Change of Trainer Noel Meade
Handler Warren Ewing
Aug 2010
August National Hunt Sale (Tattersalls (Ireland))
Mr Patrick Durkin
Purchaser: Warrn Ewing
€5,200
Lots Sold: 252
Prices
Avg: €6,120
Median: €3,500
Maximum: €120,000
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
OR
Class
Date
Sale
Consignor
Purchaser
Price
Sep 2015
September Hit Sales (Goffs UK)
Martinstown Stud
Purchaser: William G Young
£800
Lots Sold: 282
Prices
Avg: £9,744
Median: £5,900
Maximum: £78,000
Aug 2010
August National Hunt Sale (Tattersalls (Ireland))
Mr Patrick Durkin
Purchaser: Warrn Ewing
€5,200
Lots Sold: 252
Prices
Avg: €6,120
Median: €3,500
Maximum: €120,000
Reports in which Formidableopponent (IRE) was mentioned
Review killarney 16th Jul
A swift return to action made little difference to Giant's Quest as he picked up a decent pot in the Larkins Pub & Restaurant Miltown Handicap Hurdle at KillarneyWed 16th Jul
Walsh & JP double up with Baby Whizz
First time blinkers worked a treat on Baby Whizz as he got up close home to win the Ladbrokes Handicap Chase, providing rider Mark Walsh and owner JP McManus with a quick double on the card (won the previous contest with Formidableopponent). Wed 16th Jul
Formidable a fortunate winner at Killarney
Formidableopponent ran out a fortuitous winner of the Irish Examiner Beginners Chase scoring under Mark Walsh (replacing Paul Carberry who broke his collarbone at Killarney yesterday) for Noel Meade. Wed 16th Jul
Review gowran park 23rd Nov
Buckers Bridge has been tested at the highest level in his fencing career and showed plenty of ability in winning the Race That Stops A County 'Thyestes Jan 23rd 2014' Chase at Gowran ParkSat 23rd Nov
Party takes advantage of Dogora mishap
Hunting Party landed the Irish Stallion Farms EBF Beginners Chase although luck was certainly on his side as evens favourite Dogora fell two out when travelling like a winner. Sat 23rd Nov
Blackmail does what is expected
After winning his maiden hurdle on his last start at the Galway Festival, Blackmail followed up in style this evening, taking the Awards And Gifts Hurdle under Ruby Walsh and Tony Martin. Thu 22nd Aug
Review navan 27th Nov
Groody Hill launched a late charge to grab the ladbrokes.com Troytown Handicap Chase at Navan in a thrilling finishSun 27th Nov
Definitely a Formidableopponent
With Tackmaster scoring at Wexford earlier, Noel Meade saddled a double on the day when Formidableopponent justified 11/8 favouritism at Navan in the two mile maiden hurdle. Sun 27th Nov
Odds-on Formidable takes the bumper at Navan
The finale on this afternoon's card at Navan the Friends of St Johann Ski Resort bumper over 2m went to the odds-on 4/6 favourite Formidableopponent for Noel Meade and Nina Carberry. Sun 13th Nov
Joxer is a smart one
Formidableopponent was hammered into 4/7 from odds against this morning for the Stars Of Tomorrow INH Flat Race at Punchestown but he disappointed as another one for money Joxer (20s into 12s) prevailed narrowly under Damien Skehan. Thu 13th Oct
After race at Navan Sun, 27th Nov, 2011 (1st) 
Paul said he didn't like the ground much. He said he was struggling a bit down the back. It wasn't until he pulled him out on the better ground in the straight that he picked up. He's a nice horse. He has won a point-to-point. If the ground got very heavy we would have to dodge it a bit with him. We'll talk to the boss [JP McManus] and see where he goes next.
Noel Meade
Paul said he didn't like the ground much. He said he was struggling a bit down the back. It wasn't until he pulled him out on the better ground in the straight that he picked up. He's a nice horse. He has won a point-to-point. If the ground got very heavy we would have to dodge it a bit with him. We'll talk to the boss [JP McManus] and see where he goes next.
Noel Meade
After race at Navan Sun, 13th Nov, 2011 (1st)
He needed the run last time out. He ran too keen and got tired. He was a different proposition today. Nina got him settled. He might not want real heavy ground as he hasn't got a huge foot on him. I reckon the second horse might be a good horse. He will go jumping now. He has already won a point-to-point and he might be out before Christmas.
Noel Meade
He needed the run last time out. He ran too keen and got tired. He was a different proposition today. Nina got him settled. He might not want real heavy ground as he hasn't got a huge foot on him. I reckon the second horse might be a good horse. He will go jumping now. He has already won a point-to-point and he might be out before Christmas.
Noel Meade
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