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Optional Mix (IRE) b m 2016Track Horse
Track Horse
Optional Mix (IRE) b m 2016
Last Win
Kilbeggan Mon, 17th Jun, 24 11/2, S O'Callaghan
(154 days)
Last Run
Wexford Mon, 28th Oct, 24
9th, 14/1, S O'Callaghan
(22 days)
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Runs
Wins
Places
Win %
Earnings
Level Stk
Hurdle IRE
22
2
7
9%
€31,930
-13.00
Chase IRE
14
3
6
21%
€49,170
2.25
NHF IRE
2
0
1
0%
€960
-2.00
PtoP
2
1
0
Under Rules Total
38
5
14
13%
-12.75
Form Figures
4-63122373172-671422121-238U268-6300U6218689
Form Timeline
Form Figures - 4-63122373172-671422121-238U268-6300U6218689
Date Course Conditions
Race Result
Jockey
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MorningSP
May 2023
Spring HIT Sale (Goffs UK)
Ashgrove Stables (Eoin Doyle)
Purchaser: Withdrawn
Lots Sold: 357
Prices
Avg: £23,992
Median: £14,000
Maximum: £215,000
Mar 2023
Online Sale 8th March (Tattersalls Online)
Ms Christina Hughes
Purchaser: Lot Not Sold
£39,000
Lots Sold: 13
Prices
Avg: £10,869
Median: £2,800
Maximum: £85,000
Change of Trainer Eoin Doyle
Change of Trainer Ian Patrick Donoghue
Handler Andrew Lynch
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
May 2023
Spring HIT Sale (Goffs UK)
Ashgrove Stables (Eoin Doyle)
Purchaser: Withdrawn
Lots Sold: 357
Prices
Avg: £23,992
Median: £14,000
Maximum: £215,000
Mar 2023
Online Sale 8th March (Tattersalls Online)
Ms Christina Hughes
Purchaser: Lot Not Sold
£39,000
Lots Sold: 13
Prices
Avg: £10,869
Median: £2,800
Maximum: £85,000
Reports in which Optional Mix (IRE) was mentioned
Optional Mix records fifth career victory
Optional Mix (11/2) and The Dasher Conway were prominent throughout and had the Galway Races Galway Plate Trial Handicap Chase to themselves on the long run to the last where the first-named began to gain the upper hand under Shane O'Callaghan. Mon 17th Jun
Mousey Brown gives rivals a trimming
The 3/1 favourite Mousey Brown landed the Cooke's Bar & Restaurant Caragh Handicap Chase in the hands of Paddy O'Hanlon. Sun 02nd Jun
Lovely Reaction doubles her career total in Foxrock
Mon 04th Mar
Robinstown benefits from enterprising Millar ride
Robinstown (8/1) benefitted from an enterprising Carl Millar ride in the opening Limerick Racecourse Claiming Hurdle. Tue 30th Jan
Prince Zaltar strikes for Rothwell & O'Hanlon
The M.D. O'Shea & Sons Handicap Hurdle produced a good finish with 9/2 joint-favourite Prince Zaltar landing the spoils in the hands of Paddy O’Hanlon. Mon 15th May
Ashes comes good for Byrnes
From The Ashes justified good support when claiming the Careys Cottage Cup Handicap Chase at Gowran for father and son team Charles and Philip Byrnes. Sat 18th Feb
Bluebell Diva doubles her career total
Bluebell Diva opened the door to her rivals at the last in Gowran Park's Adare Manor Opportunity Handicap Hurdle but she was driven home by Gavin Brouder to reward favourite backers. Thu 26th Jan
Listen lands local Gowran gamble
Listenheretomejack justified market confidence in winning today's opening Langtons Kilkenny Handicap Hurdle on Thyestes Day at Gowran, scoring a notable success for locals, trainer Eoin Doyle and owner Martin Walsh. Thu 26th Jan
Optional Mix scoots in for Doyle & Cody
The versatile Optional Mix (3/1) made all in the mares' handicap hurdle under Emily Cody and scooted away from her pursuers between the final two flights to score by fifteen lengths from Whiskey Lullaby. Tue 27th Dec
'Money-spinner' Malina strikes again
Malina Girl ran out a good winner of the opener at Fairyhouse this afternoon, the Bar One Racing Sign Up Bet 10 Get 50 Irish EBF Mares Handicap Chase. Sun 04th Dec
Mix digs deep to secure another win
Optional Mix dug deep on the run-in to repel the challenge of Handsworth in the Jim and Kay Whitty Memorial Handicap Chase at Wexford. Sun 30th Oct
Gevrey back to winning ways at Limerick
Gevrey recorded his second win at Limerick when staying on best under Davy Russell to win the PWC Handicap Chase at the Munster venue. Sun 23rd Oct
Motown Maggie in the groove over fences
Motown Maggie (10/3) made a winning debut over fences in the Ballygarry Estate (Mares) Novice Chase to complete a double for Gordon Elliott and Davy Russell. Wed 21st Sep
Harney scores on Gotthenod
Gotthenod (9/1) got a good ride from amateur Tom Harney to win the mares' handicap hurdle for local owner Tommy Ward. Fri 22nd Apr
Mix opens chasing account in style
Optional Mix powered clear from the last to open her account over fences in fine style at Thurles this afternoon. Thu 10th Mar
First win for Rebel Ivy
Rebel Ivy (11/1 - 17/2) registered a first success today at Limerick, landing the Mr Binman Mares Handicap Hurdle for trainer James Motherway and jockey Donie McInerney. Sun 26th Dec
Mix makes all in Clonmel opener
Optional Mix made all to take the opener at Clonmel this afternoon, the Irish Stallion Farms EBF Mares Maiden Hurdle. Thu 28th Oct
Recite A Prayer shows his true worth
Recite A Prayer put some disappointing efforts over hurdles well behind him, as he ran out a good winner of the Waterford Greenway Beginners Chase. Thu 14th Oct
Leac An Scail Lady sees it out best
Leac An Scail Lady found plenty for Rachael Blackmore to see off 100/1 shot Fly Little Bird in the opening mares' maiden hurdle over an extended two miles six furlongs in Killarney. Fri 16th Jul
Quirt Evans makes no mistake on second run in three days
Quirt Evans (4/5 fav, from 7/4 this morning) ran out a comfortable winner of the Make A Day Trip To Tramore Maiden Hurdle. Sun 04th Jul
Fahey's favourite wins easily under O'Sullivan
The 11/10 favourite Butterflyvespiere ran out an easy winner of the Irish Stallion Farms EBF Mares Maiden Hurdle. Sat 12th Jun
After race at Kilbeggan Mon, 17th Jun, 2024 (1st) 
She was unlucky the last day to run into Mousey Brown who was well in and won well again since. . The plan was she had a light weight and to make use of it. When she gets to the front and gets into a rhythm like that,she’s hard to peg back. She’s a good, tough, solid mare. . She lost her way a little bit over the winter. I just think she was sick of being gunned out on that real heavy ground and seems to be enjoying that better surface. . We’ll probably have a crack at Galway now, maybe the Galway Blazers. She enjoys it in a bigger race with a lighter weight as she’s not that big. . Gerry and Chrissy (Hughes, owners) are in Spain at the moment. They’ll be watching in and will be happy tonight.
Eoin Doyle
She was unlucky the last day to run into Mousey Brown who was well in and won well again since. . The plan was she had a light weight and to make use of it. When she gets to the front and gets into a rhythm like that,she’s hard to peg back. She’s a good, tough, solid mare. . She lost her way a little bit over the winter. I just think she was sick of being gunned out on that real heavy ground and seems to be enjoying that better surface. . We’ll probably have a crack at Galway now, maybe the Galway Blazers. She enjoys it in a bigger race with a lighter weight as she’s not that big. . Gerry and Chrissy (Hughes, owners) are in Spain at the moment. They’ll be watching in and will be happy tonight.
Eoin Doyle
After race at Limerick Tue, 27th Dec, 2022 (1st)
She is keeping the yard going for the winter and is a great mare. She was back over hurdles today and is probably a stronger, better mare this year. She had a lower mark over hurdles so we had to use it and Emily gave her a great ride and was claiming the 7lb. Jerry (Hughes) owns her and would like to breed from her so we might look for a bit of blacktype - she is worth a chance at it as she is one of the most consistent mares in training. Emily's uncle Ray (Cody, trainer) worked with me for years so this is great. We are all local and it is great to get a winner at the Christmas festival.
Eoin Doyle
She is keeping the yard going for the winter and is a great mare. She was back over hurdles today and is probably a stronger, better mare this year. She had a lower mark over hurdles so we had to use it and Emily gave her a great ride and was claiming the 7lb. Jerry (Hughes) owns her and would like to breed from her so we might look for a bit of blacktype - she is worth a chance at it as she is one of the most consistent mares in training. Emily's uncle Ray (Cody, trainer) worked with me for years so this is great. We are all local and it is great to get a winner at the Christmas festival.
Eoin Doyle
After race at Wexford Sun, 30th Oct, 2022 (1st)
The horses have been knocking on the door and I thought she was going to be second again today but thankfully she kept at it. She is a good tough mare and was very unlucky last weekend. We were just a bit worried coming back so soon on heavy ground but there wasn't that many opportunities coming up for her. Jordan gave her a great ride and it's the first winner we have had in a while. Hopefully it's onwards and upwards from here. The horses have been running well without winning. She might be one off a light-weight in a good handicap but today was the plan and she got it done. She travels very strongly on the bridle. Jordan said they were taking her on a bit and that she was running a bit on her nerves. She jumps great. We might give her a little chance now and run her again at Limerick over Christmas. Gerry and Christina Hughes own her. They are very good people from Galway and have been great supporters. They are going away to a wedding soon so they'll enjoy it even more now.
Eoin Doyle
The horses have been knocking on the door and I thought she was going to be second again today but thankfully she kept at it. She is a good tough mare and was very unlucky last weekend. We were just a bit worried coming back so soon on heavy ground but there wasn't that many opportunities coming up for her. Jordan gave her a great ride and it's the first winner we have had in a while. Hopefully it's onwards and upwards from here. The horses have been running well without winning. She might be one off a light-weight in a good handicap but today was the plan and she got it done. She travels very strongly on the bridle. Jordan said they were taking her on a bit and that she was running a bit on her nerves. She jumps great. We might give her a little chance now and run her again at Limerick over Christmas. Gerry and Christina Hughes own her. They are very good people from Galway and have been great supporters. They are going away to a wedding soon so they'll enjoy it even more now.
Eoin Doyle
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