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The Gatechecker (IRE) b g 2010Track Horse
Track Horse
The Gatechecker (IRE) b g 2010
Last Win
Cork Sun, 3rd Nov, 19 18/1, D J O'Keeffe
(1885 days)
Last Run
Cork Sun, 4th Apr, 21
p.u., 33/1, D F O'Regan
(1367 days)
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Lifetime
Runs
Wins
Places
Win %
Earnings
Level Stk
Hurdle IRE
20
3
5
15%
€38,095
-0.50
Chase IRE
25
3
5
12%
€72,087.5
6.25
NHF IRE
1
1
0
100%
€5,950
5.00
PtoP
1
1
0
Under Rules Total
46
7
10
15%
10.75
Form Figures
11-32125-8605-12U724U23-5P0R521130-01759870P1P-3P65P-P/
Form Timeline
Form Figures - 11-32125-8605-12U724U23-5P0R521130-01759870P1P-3P65P-P/
Date Course Conditions
Race Result
Jockey
Class
n
MorningSP
26May15 Bal 20f Good 5y+ MdnHdl(10K)
11-12[1/1Fav]1st of 12, shd to Too Many Notes
M P Walsh
1/1 Fav
Change of Trainer David M O'Brien to Michael Hourigan
Change of Trainer David M O'Brien
Jun 2014
Derby Sale (Tattersalls (Ireland))
Courloughan Stables
Purchaser: Lot Withdrawn
Lots Sold: 337
Prices
Avg: €43,576
Median: €34,000
Maximum: €220,000
Handler David M. O'Brien
Jun 2013
Derby Sale (Tattersalls (Ireland))
Woodview Stud
Purchaser: Aidan Fogarty
€14,000
Lots Sold: 307
Prices
Avg: €37,591
Median: €30,000
Maximum: €250,000
Nov 2010
November National Hunt Sale (Tattersalls (Ireland))
Derryrath Stud
Purchaser: Lot Not Sold
€2,800
Lots Sold: 632
Prices
Avg: €10,545
Median: €6,000
Maximum: €68,000
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
Jun 2014
Derby Sale (Tattersalls (Ireland))
Courloughan Stables
Purchaser: Lot Withdrawn
Lots Sold: 337
Prices
Avg: €43,576
Median: €34,000
Maximum: €220,000
Jun 2013
Derby Sale (Tattersalls (Ireland))
Woodview Stud
Purchaser: Aidan Fogarty
€14,000
Lots Sold: 307
Prices
Avg: €37,591
Median: €30,000
Maximum: €250,000
Nov 2010
November National Hunt Sale (Tattersalls (Ireland))
Derryrath Stud
Purchaser: Lot Not Sold
€2,800
Lots Sold: 632
Prices
Avg: €10,545
Median: €6,000
Maximum: €68,000
Reports in which The Gatechecker (IRE) was mentioned
Morosini justifies favouritism with ease in Cork feature
Second over the course and distance in November, Morosini returned to please many with his win in the featured www.corkracecourse.ie Handicap Hurdle today. Sat 04th Jan
McManus completes Cork double with gambled winner
Owner J.P. McManus completed a quick double at Cork today as his Fit To Be Tied landed the WhatOddsPaddy Handicap Hurdle for trainer/jockey, father/son combination of Niall Madden senior and junior. Sun 03rd Nov
O'Keeffe rides out claim in Cork National win
Darragh O'Keeffe rode out his claim in style at Cork today as the jockey landed the Grade B Paddy Power Cork Grand National on the J.P. McManus owned, Michael Hourigan trained The Gatechecker. Sun 03rd Nov
Gatechecker gifted victory as Crest crashes out
The Gatechecker was gifted success in the three-miler handicap hurdle at Thurles this afternoon when Hollow Crest crashed out at the last with the race at her mercy. Thu 21st Feb
Out Sam leads home 1,2 for Elliott in the Cork National
Out Sam led home a 1,2 for Gordon Elliott in the feature at Cork this afternoon, the Grade B Paddy Power Cork Grand National Handicap Chase. Sun 04th Nov
Dubh makes swift return in Cork Grand National
Oighear Dubh bids to gain compensation for a luckless run at Cheltenham last week in the Paddy Power Cork Grand National on Sunday. Sun 04th Nov
The Gatechecker follows-up on Listowel success
The Gatechecker followed-up on his win at Listowel last month, as he took the David Fitzgerald Memorial Handicap Hurdle under Mark Walsh for Michael Hourigan. Sun 14th Oct
McManus 9, Hourigan 2, as 'tricky' Gatechecker scores at Listowel
Trainer Michael Hourigan recorded his second winner of the week at Listowel today as his J.P. McManus owned The Gatechecker gained a fourth career success in the Shanahan Power (QR) Handicap Chase. Sat 15th Sep
River a comfortable winner under McCurtin for Mahon
Dorans River ran out comfortable winner of the Purfield Memorial Handicap Hurdle, scoring under Ambrose McCurtin for Stephen Mahon. Thu 30th Aug
Vinnie Supreme in the Galway Plate Trial
Supreme Vinnie came out on top in the feature at Limerick this afternoon, the Galway Plate Trial Handicap Chase. Sun 08th Jul
Kaiser looking to bag a National double
Kaiser Black heads the weights for thetote.com Connacht National at Roscommon this evening. Tue 12th Jun
Review ballinrobe 21st Sep
Ruby Walsh rode his rivals to sleep as Call It Magic's success in the Eamon Sheridan Groundworks Chase sealed a Ballinrobe brace for the jockeyThu 21st Sep
D'Ecosse aims to Net deserved win
Net D'Ecosse attempts to gain some reward for his recent consistency when he goes to post for the Eamon Sheridan Groundworks Chase at Ballinrobe on Thursday. Thu 21st Sep
Kylecrue does it again in Listowel feature
Kylecrue won the Kerry Group Handicap Chase for the third year in-a-row, as he made all under Danny Mullins for John Ryan. Sun 10th Sep
Blazers glory for in-form connections
Henry de Bromhead added to his Plate gains, whilst for J P McManus and Barry Geraghty there was further joy after Hurdle glory yesterday when Riviera Sun gained the day in the Guinness Galway Blazers Handicap Chase. Fri 04th Aug
Hogan doubles up at Tipp
As a trainer and rider Denis Hogan brought up a 31 and a half to one Tipperary double when Eiri Na Casca landed the Tipperary Town Plaza Plate Handicap Chase. Sun 23rd Jul
Dempsey's Diablo impresses at Leoparstown
Mr Diablo impressively defied his top-weight burden of eleven stone ten when taking the featured Grade B TRI Equestrian Handicap Chase at Leopardstown for the father and son team of Philip and Luke Dempsey. Sun 05th Mar
Review gowran park 18th Feb
Jezki had to settle for second as Tombstone took top honours in the Red Mills Trial Hurdle at Gowran ParkSat 18th Feb
Killaro collects for Murray
Killaro Boy produced a game front-running performance to land the spoils in the At The Races Careys Cottage Cup Handicap Chase at Gowran Park. Sat 18th Feb
Review naas 28th Jan
Sutton Place ran out a convincing winner of the Limestone Lad Hurdle at NaasSat 28th Jan
McManus & Walsh complete Naas trebles
Owner J.P. McManus and retained jockey Mark Walsh completed a treble at Naas today as the Michael Hourigan trained The Gatechecker ran out the well backed 5/2f winner of the Panoramic Restaurant Handicap Chase. Sat 28th Jan
Review limerick 6th Jun
Jack Kennedy boosted his growing reputation with a hard-fought victory on Ibsen in a thrilling finish to the feature contest at LimerickSat 06th Jun
Ibsen and Kennedy team up well
It would have taken a brave man to pick the winner of the novice hurdle in Limerick with three furlongs to go as all six runners were separated by a couple of lengths, however, it was Gordon Elliott's Ibsen who made the best way home. Sat 06th Jun
Ballinrobe trip pays off for the O'Briens
Aidan and Sarah O'Brien made a fruitless trip to Ballinrobe on Monday evening with Rosshaven Lady (5th), but there was to be no denying them at the second attempt when newcomer Captain Barbossa took the McHale Bale Wrappers Flat Race for his owner J P McManus (doubling up after The Gatechecker's earlier win). Tue 26th May
Review ballinrobe 26th May
Rohan's Pride ran out a game winner of the McHale Mayo National Handicap Chase at BallinrobeTue 26th May
Gatechecker racks up 3rd win
The Gatechecker, a decent recruit from the David O'Brien stable (won a point-to-point and a bumper), began repaying his current connections of J P McManus and Michael Hourigan, when justifying even money favouritism under Mark Walsh in the McHale Fusion Vario Maiden Hurdle at Ballinrobe. Tue 26th May
Review killarney 11th May
Ravished came out on top in a pulsating renewal of the McSweeney Arms Hotel Killarney National Handicap Chase on day two of Killarney's three-day May FestivalMon 11th May
Well-backed Star gets off the mark over flights
The well-backed Star Counsel got off the mark on her fifth start over flights as she took the M.D.O'Shea Maiden Hurdle. Mon 11th May
Review limerick 14th Mar
Venitien De Mai had to pull out all the stops to justify 2-5 favouritism in the Student Raceday 15th & 16th April Maiden Hurdle at LimerickSat 14th Mar
Quick brace for Russell On Fiddlers
Davy Russell notched a quick double at Limerick this afternoon when On Fiddlers Green ran out a cosy winner of the 2m3f maiden hurdle. Sat 14th Mar
Horse bolts, Gate now for sale
The David O'Brien trained The Gatechecker maintained his 100% record at Limerick today when following up a recent point-to-point win with impressive bumper success in the Lyons Of Limerick Jaguar And Land Rover Bumper. Fri 26th Dec
After race at Cork Sun, 3rd Nov, 2019 (1st) 
I always thought he'd win a big pot but recently I thought it was slipping away on him. It arrived now and we'll take it and he has been a good servant. I don't know was today a plan as he was to run at Clonmel on Thursday but I rang Frank and said we'd better put him in the Cork National and see, so it was the right decision. I was talking to Enda Bolger (trainer and O'Keeffe's employer) at a point-to-point earlier today and he said to me 'that young fellow is looking forward to riding him today', although he must have known more than I knew!. He is a good kid and you'd have winners if you had him.
Michael Hourigan
I always thought he'd win a big pot but recently I thought it was slipping away on him. It arrived now and we'll take it and he has been a good servant. I don't know was today a plan as he was to run at Clonmel on Thursday but I rang Frank and said we'd better put him in the Cork National and see, so it was the right decision. I was talking to Enda Bolger (trainer and O'Keeffe's employer) at a point-to-point earlier today and he said to me 'that young fellow is looking forward to riding him today', although he must have known more than I knew!. He is a good kid and you'd have winners if you had him.
Michael Hourigan
After race at Thurles Thu, 21st Feb, 2019 (1st)
He ran in Leopardstown on his last two runs but just isn't good enough for those top races. I said to Frank (Berry, McManus' racing manager) to find a 0-116 race he could get into and while he was 2lbs too heavy today, it was a good plan to claim the 7lbs. He has three won this year and if you had another horse to win three every year it'd be alright! . He is a tricky horse to train but we'll try and find something else for him now. He is fairly high over fences. It's nice for the man who owns him, he needs it!
Michael Hourigan
He ran in Leopardstown on his last two runs but just isn't good enough for those top races. I said to Frank (Berry, McManus' racing manager) to find a 0-116 race he could get into and while he was 2lbs too heavy today, it was a good plan to claim the 7lbs. He has three won this year and if you had another horse to win three every year it'd be alright! . He is a tricky horse to train but we'll try and find something else for him now. He is fairly high over fences. It's nice for the man who owns him, he needs it!
Michael Hourigan
After race at Limerick Sun, 14th Oct, 2018 (1st)
He is not an easy horse but he was sweet today and Mark (Walsh) said he was a great ride today when he threw the reins at him. He said when he got upsides, he jumped into the bridle. He just gets fired up and then doesn't know what to do. He gets so revved up he doesn't want to go anywhere. We'll try and find another three miles handicap hurdle next and with him, you're better off in a worse race with a better jockey. Pauline a French girl who works for me, really gets on well with him. He hasn't stopped at the bottom of the gallop since she started riding him; she throws the reins at him and is kind to him.
Michael Hourigan
He is not an easy horse but he was sweet today and Mark (Walsh) said he was a great ride today when he threw the reins at him. He said when he got upsides, he jumped into the bridle. He just gets fired up and then doesn't know what to do. He gets so revved up he doesn't want to go anywhere. We'll try and find another three miles handicap hurdle next and with him, you're better off in a worse race with a better jockey. Pauline a French girl who works for me, really gets on well with him. He hasn't stopped at the bottom of the gallop since she started riding him; she throws the reins at him and is kind to him.
Michael Hourigan
After race at Naas Sat, 28th Jan, 2017 (1st)
he (Mark Walsh) said he didn’t jump a fence in behind but when he pulled him out he just lit up. I don’t know where we go from here but he wants a bit further.
Michael Hourigan
he (Mark Walsh) said he didn’t jump a fence in behind but when he pulled him out he just lit up. I don’t know where we go from here but he wants a bit further.
Michael Hourigan
After race at Ballinrobe Tue, 26th May, 2015 (1st)
I told him not to be in front too soon but I didn't mean that! We will try and find something else for him now, maybe a handicap. He might get a bit further. He will make a lovely chaser, he won his point-to-point. He just doesn't like being in front too soon,.
Michael Hourigan
I told him not to be in front too soon but I didn't mean that! We will try and find something else for him now, maybe a handicap. He might get a bit further. He will make a lovely chaser, he won his point-to-point. He just doesn't like being in front too soon,.
Michael Hourigan
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