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to the left. Find which horse goes on Good to YieldingTipperary Races Beginners Steeplechase
of €11,000.00 4-y-o plus 2m. 1f. 70yds. 1.33
2m. 1f. 70yds. Chase 4-y-o plus 12 Declared
Tipperary Races Beginners Steeplechase
of €11,000.00- Formscan
- Race Info
- Conditions
1st - €6,600.00 2nd - €2,200.00 3rd - €1,100.00 4th - €550.00 5th - €330.00 6th - €220.00 Overcast
FormscanBy John O'Riordan - Denis Hogan's THECOMPANYSERGEANT should be good enough to record a first win over fences. Runner-up in a Grade 3 Novice Chase at Thurles in March, the seven-year-old ran a huge race when fourth in Grade 1 class at Fairyhouse on his next start. Although a beaten favourite at Kilbeggan on his return last month, the gelding may just have needed that run. Genois has yet to win from 12 attempts over fences but the Enda Bolger trained eight-year-old has plenty of valuable experience. Reverting to a beginners chase looks a wise move with a proven handicap performer. Implicit was beaten with over a circuit to run on her chasing debut at Tramore last month. Sent off odds-on for that contest, the Willie Mullins trained mare clearly didn't give her true running.
A steeplechase for four years old and upwards that have not won a steeplechase
Weights - 4-y-o 11st 5-y-o and up 11st 12lbs Mares allowed 7lbs
| NH Statistics | Runs | Wins | Places | €Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IRE | 6 | 1 | 2 | -4.17 |
2nd May 24 Punchestown(2m 94yds Hcap Hurdle, Yielding, good to yielding in places) Rated 123 18/1 12-0 D J O Keeffe 11th of 24 runners, 20L behind Pigeon House
17th Dec 23 Thurles(1m 7f 205yds Hcap Hurdle, Yielding) Rated 121 5/2Fav 11-7 Rachael Blackmore 3rd of 16 runners, 3.75L and hd behind Pakens Rock and Big Island
10th Jul 23 Roscommon(1m 7f 110yds Hurdle, Good to Yielding; changed to Yielding after Race 5) Rated 119 3/1 11-8 Rachael Blackmore 3rd of 8 runners, 0.5L and 8.5L behind Williamstowndancer and Lucid Dreams
In the last 3 years Bowmore (IRE) has met
| Horse | No. Of times | |
| Dark Note (GB) | 1 | |
| 21st Jun 2023 Wexford(2m 150yds, Maiden Hurdle, Good, Yielding in places) Bowmore (IRE) 1st (5/6Fav 11-4) M P O'Connor 7.00L in front of Dark Note (GB) 2nd (3/1 11-3) C M Quirke (11 ran) | ||
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Bobby's Kitten (USA)-Viennese Whirl(Montjeu)
(10)
bf
(F J Carragher)
| NH Statistics | Runs | Wins | Places | €Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IRE | 13 | 4 | 3 | 2.07 |
22nd Jun 24 Down Royal(1m 4f 175yds Flat Hcap, Good, Good to Firm in places) Rated 60 3/1Fav 9-11 C T Keane 4th of 13 runners, 7.5L behind Calmafterthestorm
7th Jun 24 Fairyhouse(1m 4f Flat Hcap, Good) Rated 56 7/2 9-8 C T Keane 1st of 13 runners, by hd and hd from Elsa s Pride and Barrys Rock
18th May 24 Wexford(2m Novice Chase, Soft, Yielding in places) 14/1 11-6 Sam Ewing 6th of 7 runners, 16L behind Dreal Deal
Quotes on Charlie Luciano (IRE)
He's just special, isn't he, cause he's a slow horse and he probably wants a bit further than that. The race cut up with the divide. . In fairness the owners are very lucky fellas, they've been lucky colours. This fella won four for them last year and they had another mare who won three or four for them as well. . He jumps fences alright so we might try that again. He's up (in the ratings) a bit over hurdles but he can go over hurdles as well. . Jumping helps him a bit, it gives him a little more pace. . He's entered next week but it might be a bit quick, he'll hardly go up much for that run.
After Charlie Luciano (IRE) finished 1st at Fairyhouse on Fri, 7th Jun 2024 1m 4f Flat Hcap Good
In the last 3 years Charlie Luciano (IRE) has met
| Horse | No. Of times | |
| Dark Note (GB) | 1 | |
| 18th Sep 2023 Listowel(2m , Hcap Hurdle, Good to yielding CHANGED to yielding after 3rd race.) Dark Note (GB) 2nd (22/1 10-10 Rated 118) C M Quirke 32.75L in front of Charlie Luciano (IRE) 12th (11/1 11-5 Rated 129) N J Ryan (18 ran) | ||
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Night Of Thunder (IRE)-Rosa Grace(Lomitas)
(34)
(For The Good Times Syndicate)
| NH Statistics | Runs | Wins | Places | €Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IRE | 12 | 1 | 7 | -9.25 |
29th May 24 Wexford(2m 1f Hurdle, Soft (Yielding to Soft after R2)) Rated 121 10/3 10-12 Mr A P Ryan (7) 2nd of 9 runners, 0.75L behind Feet Of A Dancer
1st May 24 Punchestown(2m 3f 58yds Hcap Hurdle, Good to Yielding, Yielding in places) Rated 122 14/1 11-12 C M Quirke (2) 8th of 23 runners, 15.81L behind Harsh
4th Apr 24 Naas(2m Hurdle, Soft to Heavy, heavy in places) Rated 122 22/1 11-1 C M Quirke (5) 2nd of 10 runners, 2L behind Toto Too
In the last 3 years Dark Note (GB) has met
| Horse | No. Of times | |
| Charlie Luciano (IRE) | 1 | |
| 18th Sep 2023 Listowel(2m , Hcap Hurdle, Good to yielding CHANGED to yielding after 3rd race.) Dark Note (GB) 2nd (22/1 10-10 Rated 118) C M Quirke 32.75L in front of Charlie Luciano (IRE) 12th (11/1 11-5 Rated 129) N J Ryan (18 ran) | ||
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| Bowmore (IRE) | 1 | |
| 21st Jun 2023 Wexford(2m 150yds, Maiden Hurdle, Good, Yielding in places) Bowmore (IRE) 1st (5/6Fav 11-4) M P O'Connor 7.00L in front of Dark Note (GB) 2nd (3/1 11-3) C M Quirke (11 ran) | ||
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| NH Statistics | Runs | Wins | Places | €Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IRE | 24 | 4 | 4 | 2.00 |
| UK | 3 | 0 | 0 | -3.00 |
9th Dec 23 Navan(3m 1f 50yds Hcap Hurdle, Heavy) Rated 128 40/1 10-5 P T Smithers (7) pulled up of 16 runners, in race won by We llhavewan
12th Nov 23 Naas(2m 3f 200yds Hcap Hurdle, Soft) Rated 130 33/1 10-7 A P Kelly (5) 10th of 19 runners, 27.5L behind Espanito Bello
15th Oct 23 Naas(2m 31yds Flat Hcap, Soft, Soft to Heavy in places) Rated 92 33/1 9-8 N G McCullagh 12th of 16 runners, 11.51L behind Prairie Dancer
Quotes on Drop The Anchor (IRE)
He was tough, it's great that he came back to himself as he was struggling to get his form back. He was running well but not getting anywhere and a lot of my horses were doing the same. That kind of makes up for the whole summer because I had very few horses to run. Between one thing and another it was quiet and to get this last big handicap, I can't believe it. He ground it out well. Niall gave him some ride because often times he can lose his races out of the gates. No matter what schooling you did it made no difference. On better ground he can't get it back but today the ground gave him a chance, when he came out the rest of them weren't gone on him. He's in all summer so we'll see what plans Frank has. I don't know where Dunvegan finished but I just didn't have him ready enough. Chris was delighted with him but he just gave a blow half way up when he needed him. He's a big giant of a horse and that will put him right for another day.
After Drop The Anchor (IRE) finished 1st at Naas on Sun, 6th Nov 2022 2m Flat Hcap Heavy
In the last 3 years Drop The Anchor (IRE) has met
| Horse | No. Of times | |
| Thecompanysergeant (GB) | 1 | |
| 12th Nov 2023 Naas(2m 3f 200yds, Hcap Hurdle, Soft) Drop The Anchor (IRE) 10th (33/1 10-7 Rated 130) A P Kelly 2.81L in front of Thecompanysergeant (GB) 12th (10/3Fav 10-9 Rated 130) D King (19 ran) | ||
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Saddler Maker (IRE)-La Rousseliere(April Night)
(59)
(John P McManus)
Rated 126
| NH Statistics | Runs | Wins | Places | €Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IRE | 15 | 1 | 8 | -10.67 |
4th May 24 Punchestown(3m 90yds Chase, Soft) Rated 127 10/3 11-7 S D Torrens 3rd of 11 runners, 5.5L and 2.75L behind Stumptown and Fameaftertheglory
3rd Mar 24 Leopardstown(2m 5f 107yds Hcap Chase, Soft, Soft to Heavy in places (Hurdle/Bumper); Soft (Chase)) Rated 127 7/2 11-1 S D Torrens 5th of 10 runners, 7.5L behind Brideswell Lad
5th Feb 24 Punchestown(3m 130yds Chase, Soft to Heavy) Rated 127 9/2 11-4 S D Torrens 2nd of 10 runners, 6L behind Coko Beach
Quotes on Genois (FR)
He’s a nice horse and the nicer ground today was a help. I thought it might be too holding but the lads said it’s better on the hurdle course than the chase track. He’ll get further as well so hopefully we’ll find something for him in the next month or so and end up going to Punchestown for a race. He’s a chaser down the line and I’m chuffed with that.
After Genois (FR) finished 1st at Naas on Sun, 28th Feb 2021 1m 7f Maiden Hurdle Yielding to Soft
| NH Statistics | Runs | Wins | Places | €Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IRE | 5 | 2 | 1 | 6.50 |
| P2P | 3 | 0 | 0 |
1st Jun 24 Listowel(2m 100yds Maiden Hurdle, Good, good to yielding in places) 9/2 11-12 M J M O Sullivan 1st of 12 runners, by 1.25L and 2.5L from Pahlavi and Sionnach Eile
13th May 24 Killarney(2m 4f 50yds Maiden Hurdle, Good to Yielding) 16/1 11-12 M J M O Sullivan 3rd of 12 runners, 0.5L and 11L behind Park The Giant and Winning Smut
28th Sep 23 Clonmel(2m 176yds Bumper, Heavy) 5/1 11-9 Mr J L Gleeson (5) 1st of 6 runners, by 0.5L and 6.5L from Royal Hollow and Noble Talent
Quotes on Jet Setting Jim (IRE)
He had a bumper winners' penalty to carry but that bit of nice ground wouldn't both him. He is a big chaser in the making. Finbarr Walsh, from Riverstick near Kinsale owns him and we didn't think beyond today.
After Jet Setting Jim (IRE) finished 1st at Listowel on Sat, 1st Jun 2024 2m Maiden Hurdle Good
| NH Statistics | Runs | Wins | Places | €Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IRE | 18 | 3 | 5 | -3.50 |
| UK | 3 | 0 | 0 | -3.00 |
14th Jun 24 Fairyhouse(1m 6f Flat Hcap, Good, Good to Firm in places) Rated 82 14/1 9-9 D King (5) 17th of 18 runners, 61.25L behind Sixpack
11th May 24 Haydock(1m 7f 144yds Hcap Hurdle, Good to Firm (Good in places)) Rated 127 28/1 11-1 Daniel King (3) 12th of 17 runners, 58.5L behind Pickanumber
23rd Feb 24 Dundalk(1m 4f Flat Hcap, Standard) Rated 78 12/1 9-9 D King (5) 1st of 11 runners, by nose and 1.25L from Palace Rock and Celtic Revival
Doyen (IRE)-An Bhean Rua(Fracas)
hd1(15)
c1
(Money For Jam Syndicate)
| NH Statistics | Runs | Wins | Places | €Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IRE | 13 | 4 | 4 | 2.50 |
| UK | 1 | 0 | 1 | -1.00 |
17th Jun 24 Kilbeggan(2m 4f 51yds Chase, Good, Good to Yielding in places) 4/1 11-10 Kieran Callaghan (2) 4th of 14 runners, 26.25L behind Ashdale Bob
27th Dec 23 Leopardstown(2m Hurdle, Heavy (Hurdle course); Soft (Chase)) Rated 135 11/1 11-12 K C Sexton pulled up(9 ran) in race won by Caldwell Potter
17th Nov 23 Cheltenham(2m 5f Hurdle, Good to Soft (Soft in places)) Rated 133 4/1 11-5 K M Donoghue 3rd of 8 runners, 1.5L and 0.5L behind Minella Missile and Captain Teague
Quotes on The Big Doyen (IRE)
Fair play to the lads as they had to make the call not to sell him after he won two bumpers. He enjoys being left alone to bowl along in front and in fairness to Kevin he always said to step him up in distance but I couldn't see it myself because he was so keen over two-miles. Last winter he didn't go on the heavy ground and it wasn't working out for us. He went up in trip and letting him bowl along in races has suited and he wants nice ground. I think he will be a cracking horse over fences but we'll see where things go over hurdles first. He is electric to jump and I think will be the same over fences. He is a nice horse going forward. this is great for the lads, they're having great craic from it and hopefully they get plenty luck with him. We've had a great week, some of my horses ran moderately but had genuine excuses and we'll definitely enjoy tonight!
After The Big Doyen (IRE) finished 1st at Galway on Thu, 3rd Aug 2023 2m 4f Hurdle Good to Yielding
In the last 3 years The Big Doyen (IRE) has met
| Horse | No. Of times | |
| Thecompanysergeant (GB) | 1 | |
| 17th Jun 2024 Kilbeggan(2m 4f 51yds, Chase, Good, Good to Yielding in places) Thecompanysergeant (GB) 2nd (11/4Fav 11-10) P K Donovan 23.00L in front of The Big Doyen (IRE) 4th (4/1 11-10) Kieran Callaghan (14 ran) | ||
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Kayf Tara (GB)-Shuil Gealach(Flemensfirth)
(15)
bf
(Martin Cooney)
| NH Statistics | Runs | Wins | Places | €Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IRE | 14 | 4 | 5 | -2.40 |
| UK | 2 | 0 | 1 | -2.00 |
| P2P | 1 | 0 | 0 |
17th Jun 24 Kilbeggan(2m 4f 51yds Chase, Good, Good to Yielding in places) 11/4Fav 11-10 P K Donovan (2) 2nd of 14 runners, 3.25L behind Ashdale Bob
31st Mar 24 Fairyhouse(2m 4f Chase, Heavy) 33/1 11-12 Donagh Meyler 4th of 7 runners, 6L behind Spillane s Tower
16th Mar 24 Thurles(2m 1f 192yds Novice Chase, Heavy) 8/1 11-1 Donagh Meyler 2nd of 4 runners, 1.5L behind Mister Policeman
Quotes on Thecompanysergeant (GB)
To be honest Galway was a rush job and he missed ten days two weeks out from the race and I shouldn't have really gone there but it was the aim for a long time. It was a mistake by me to send him,. He definitely took a blow in the dip there in a very competitive race, this was calmer waters, and he needed to be 110 percent going into it but was probably just short. I didn't have to do much after that, that put him right. He's come here against a lesser grade and won well. He's a lovely horse, the last day is the first day he was ever out of the money. He wasn't expensive as a store and he's been a really good servant to us and hopefully he's got another good year ahead. He's still a novice up until Christmas so we'll try and exploit that if we can.
After Thecompanysergeant (GB) finished 1st at Kilbeggan on Fri, 25th Aug 2023 2m 3f Hurdle Soft
In the last 3 years Thecompanysergeant (GB) has met
| Horse | No. Of times | |
| Drop The Anchor (IRE) | 1 | |
| 12th Nov 2023 Naas(2m 3f 200yds, Hcap Hurdle, Soft) Drop The Anchor (IRE) 10th (33/1 10-7 Rated 130) A P Kelly 2.81L in front of Thecompanysergeant (GB) 12th (10/3Fav 10-9 Rated 130) D King (19 ran) | ||
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| The Big Doyen (IRE) | 1 | |
| 17th Jun 2024 Kilbeggan(2m 4f 51yds, Chase, Good, Good to Yielding in places) Thecompanysergeant (GB) 2nd (11/4Fav 11-10) P K Donovan 23.00L in front of The Big Doyen (IRE) 4th (4/1 11-10) Kieran Callaghan (14 ran) | ||
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| NH Statistics | Runs | Wins | Places | €Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IRE | 6 | 0 | 0 | -6.00 |
| P2P | 3 | 0 | 0 |
7th Jun 24 Clonmel(2m 85yds Chase, Good, good to firm in places) 66/1 11-7 C G O Dwyer (5) 6th of 10 runners, 33.25L behind Walnut Beach
2nd Jun 24 Kilbeggan(2m 4f 80yds Chase, Good, Good to Yielding in places) 66/1 11-12 D J O Keeffe 8th of 8 runners, 46.75L behind Sea Music
21st Apr 24 Dromahane P(3m Point To Point, Yielding) 6/1 12-2 Derek O Connor 8th of 16 runners, 35.5L behind Stuckio
Authorized (IRE)-Quatre Bleue(Cyborg)
(31)
bf
(Merriebelle Irish Farm Limited)
| NH Statistics | Runs | Wins | Places | €Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IRE | 6 | 2 | 1 | 4.50 |
1st Jun 24 Tramore(1m 7f 110yds Chase, Good to Yielding (Hurdle & Bumper), Yielding, Good in places (Chase)) 1/2Fav 11-7 P Townend pulled up(7 ran) in race won by Purse Price
2nd May 24 Punchestown(2m 94yds Hurdle, Yielding, good to yielding in places) Rated 124 16/1 11-7 B Hayes unseated rider(16 ran) in race won by Casa No Mento
1st Apr 24 Fairyhouse(2m Hcap Hurdle, Chase - Heavy Hurdle/Bumper - Soft to Heavy) Rated 116 9/2 11-5 P Townend 1st of 18 runners, by nose and 3L from Ossie s Lodge and Petit King
Quotes on Implicit (FR)
The pilot was very good again, as he usually is. It looked like they went very hard, Paul dropped her in got her relaxed and came with one run. Obviously he just got there and I thought it was a brilliant ride. I don’t know what way it would have gone if the horse didn’t run out, but she’s improving. I’d imagine she’ll go to Punchestown and you’ll probably see her through the summer as well, she should go on better ground.
After Implicit (FR) finished 1st at Fairyhouse on Mon, 1st Apr 2024 2m Hcap Hurdle Heavy
In the last 3 years Implicit (FR) has met
| Horse | No. Of times | |
| Kaleosun (FR) | 1 | |
| 1st Apr 2024 Fairyhouse(2m , Hcap Hurdle, Chase - Heavy Hurdle/Bumper - Soft to Heavy) Implicit (FR) 1st (9/2 11-5 Rated 116) P Townend Kaleosun (FR) pulled up (22/1 11-0 Rated 119) J W Kennedy (18 ran) | ||
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| NH Statistics | Runs | Wins | Places | €Level |
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| IRE | 6 | 1 | 0 | -2.50 |
28th May 24 Ballinrobe(2m 75yds Hurdle, Good, Good to Yielding in places CHANGED to Good to Yielding after Race 3) Rated 118 12/1 11-0 C P Millar (7) 7th of 8 runners, 22.53L behind Open To Question
1st Apr 24 Fairyhouse(2m Hcap Hurdle, Chase - Heavy Hurdle/Bumper - Soft to Heavy) Rated 119 22/1 11-0 J W Kennedy pulled up(18 ran) in race won by Implicit
26th Dec 23 Leopardstown(2m Hurdle, Hurdle - Yielding, yielding to soft in places Chase - Yielding, good to yielding in places) 80/1 10-13 M P Walsh 12th of 12 runners, 42.28L behind Kala Conti
In the last 3 years Kaleosun (FR) has met
| Horse | No. Of times | |
| Implicit (FR) | 1 | |
| 1st Apr 2024 Fairyhouse(2m , Hcap Hurdle, Chase - Heavy Hurdle/Bumper - Soft to Heavy) Implicit (FR) 1st (9/2 11-5 Rated 116) P Townend Kaleosun (FR) pulled up (22/1 11-0 Rated 119) J W Kennedy (18 ran) | ||
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Previous Winners of this Race by Year
2023 I A Connect 8 11-12 J W Kennedy 4/1 (Gordon Elliott)
2022 For Everyone 6 11-12 P T Enright 15/2 (Mark Michael McNiff)
2021 The Cathal Don 5 12-0 S W Flanagan 8/1 (Henry De Bromhead)
2020 Davids Charm 9 12-0 P T Enright 5/4Fav (John J Walsh)
2019 Jan Maat 6 11-12 Rachael Blackmore 5/2Fav (Henry De Bromhead)
Previous Winners of this Race by Trainer (Since 1990)
Previous Winners of this Race by Jockey (Since 1990)
Previous Winners of this Race by Age
Previous Winners of this Race by Sire (Since 1990)
First Time - Over Fences Dark Note, Bowmore, Kaleosun, Drop The Anchor, Nibiru. Hood The Big Doyen» Full list of First Time Gear
Probable SP 11/4 Implicit, 10/3 Thecompanysergeant, 11/2 Genois, 7/1 Bowmore, 8/1 The Big Doyen, Jet Setting Jim, 12/1 Dark Note, 14/1 Kaleosun, Charlie Luciano, 16/1 Drop The Anchor, 20/1 Nibiru, 50/1 Tippin And Tappin.
Symbols Explained
ts2 Tongue Strap vs2 Visor hd2 Hood es2 Eye Shield ec2 Eye Cover cp2 Cheekpiece bl2 Blinkers tt2 Tongue Tie cd2 Course and Distance Winner c2 Course Winner d2 Distance Winner bf Beaten Favourite on Last Run
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.
