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Varna Gold (IRE) 8yo ch g 7th Mar 2017Track Horse
Track Horse
Varna Gold (IRE) ch g 7th Mar 2017
Last Win
Killarney Mon, 5th Oct, 20 9/2, K M Donoghue
(1595 days)
Last Run
Tramore Thu, 15th Aug, 24
4th, 16/1, K M Donoghue
(185 days)
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Runs
Wins
Places
Win %
Earnings
Level Stk
Flat IRE
17
0
4
0%
€6,100
-17.00
Hurdle IRE
17
1
6
6%
€25,620
-11.50
Chase IRE
4
0
1
0%
€2,550
-4.00
Hurdle GB
1
0
0
0%
0
-1.00
Chase GB
1
0
0
0%
0
-1.00
Barrier IRE
1
1
0
100%
0
0.00
Under Rules Total
40
1
11
2%
-34.50
Form Figures
17363-897038772F192-6483292302B5-7607P/43F5U4-
Form Timeline
Form Figures - 17363-897038772F192-6483292302B5-7607P/43F5U4-
Date Course Conditions
Race Result
Jockey
Class
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MorningSP
Change of Trainer Dermot Anthony McLoughlin to Paul John Gilligan
Sep 2018
September Yearling Sale (Tattersalls (Ireland))
Leaf Stud
Purchaser: Kilbrew Stables
€3,000
Lots Sold: 411
Prices
Avg: €25,518
Median: €20,000
Maximum: €275,000
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 2018
September Yearling Sale (Tattersalls (Ireland))
Leaf Stud
Purchaser: Kilbrew Stables
€3,000
Lots Sold: 411
Prices
Avg: €25,518
Median: €20,000
Maximum: €275,000
Reports in which Varna Gold (IRE) was mentioned
Flying Scotsman arrives on time under Walsh
The 3/1 favourite Flying Scotsman won the Hollymount Nursing Home 4-y-o Handicap Hurdle in the hands of Mark Walsh. Mon 23rd Aug
Galway market movers
Bumper and maiden winner Monas Melody faces a couple of highly-rated rivals in the 1m6f conditions race at 4.20, but nonetheless Sam Curling's mare has been backed from 10/1 into 4/1 with Seamie Heffernan taking the mount. Sun 01st Aug
Quick double for Mee as Star gets up in final strides
Hallowed Star completed a quick double for owner Antoinette Mee, as he got up in the dying strides to take the Adare Manor Opportunity Handicap Hurdle. Fri 30th Jul
Rutledge and Fallen Forest a winning partnership
Siobhan Rutledge was seen to good effect with an all-the-way victory on board Fallen Forest in the first division of the extended mile and a half handicap at Bellewstown. Fri 02nd Jul
Buzz Light shines in Co Mayo
Buzz Light readily picked off Clever Currency in the final quarter of a mile to take the Sheridan Electric Hurdle at Ballinrobe. Mon 24th May
Easy for Quilixios in Down Royal opener
Quilixios enhanced his growing reputation with a straightforward success in the opener at Down Royal this afternoon, the Metcollect 3-Y-O Hurdle. Sat 31st Oct
Donoghue's good run continues on Gilligan's Varna Gold
Varna Gold (9/2) continued Keith Donoghue’s good run of form (17th winner of the season) when taking the KillarneyRaces.ie 3-y-o Maiden Hurdle. Mon 05th Oct
Longclaw takes incident-packed opener
The Ladbrokes 3-y-o Hurdle was incident-packed but in the end 7/4 favourite Longclaw made it two from two over hurdles with an 11 length win from outsider Varna Gold. Fri 28th Aug
Springbank provides in-form Murtagh with another winner
Springbank continued the great run of the Johnny Murtagh yard when just getting up on the line to land the Tattersalls Ireland Goresbridge Breeze-Up July 24th Handicap at Fairyhouse. Sun 05th Jul
After race at Killarney Mon, 5th Oct, 2020 (1st) 
He has improved with every run and it was a pity the last day when he came down as he was booked for third. Going down to the last today I was hoping he wouldn't do anything silly or miss but he picked up and quickened well. It would have been nice if one of our own lads had ridden him but Keith (Donoghue) gave him a great ride. It's great for Gay and Dymphna Keeley (owners) and Gay rang me one day to see if there was any horse for sale around and this horse was bought from Andrew Lynch (jockey). Andrew is a good buddy of mine and he recommended him for selling. He is versatile ground-wise and I'd say he'll go on soft ground. The job is done with him now and we'll see what happens.
Paul John Gilligan
He has improved with every run and it was a pity the last day when he came down as he was booked for third. Going down to the last today I was hoping he wouldn't do anything silly or miss but he picked up and quickened well. It would have been nice if one of our own lads had ridden him but Keith (Donoghue) gave him a great ride. It's great for Gay and Dymphna Keeley (owners) and Gay rang me one day to see if there was any horse for sale around and this horse was bought from Andrew Lynch (jockey). Andrew is a good buddy of mine and he recommended him for selling. He is versatile ground-wise and I'd say he'll go on soft ground. The job is done with him now and we'll see what happens.
Paul John Gilligan
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