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I A Connect (IRE) b g 21st Apr 2015

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I A Connect (IRE) b g 21st Apr 2015

Sire

Jeremy (USA)

Dam

Kings Orchid (IRE)

Dam's Sire

King's Theatre (IRE)

Owner

McNeill Family

Trainer

Gordon Elliott

Breeder

Miss Michelle Bolger

Last Win

Tipperary Tue, 4th Jul, 23 4/1, J W Kennedy (508 days)

Last Run

Cork Sun, 13th Oct, 24 p.u., 20/1, C P Millar (41 days)

Lifetime

Runs

Wins

Places

Win %

Earnings

Level Stk

Hurdle IRE

33%

€27,500

1.50

Chase IRE

17%

€8,715

-1.00

NHF IRE

25%

€10,200

-0.75

Hurdle GB

-1.00

Under Rules Total

24%

-1.25

Form Figures

323-1121-0U2615-356P

Form Timeline

Form Figures - 323-1121-0U2615-356P

Date Course Conditions

Race Result

Jockey

Class n

MorningSP

Change of Trainer Mrs Denise Foster to Gordon Elliott

Change of Trainer Gordon Elliott to Mrs Denise Foster

Aug 2018

August National Hunt Sale (Tattersalls (Ireland))

Moyneard Stables

Purchaser: Monbeg Stables

€36,000

Lots Sold: 422

Prices

Avg: €9,395

Median: €5,500

Maximum: €80,000

Feb 2016

February National Hunt Sale (Tattersalls (Ireland))

Ms. Michelle Bolger

Purchaser: John P Quinlan

€11,500

Lots Sold: 159

Prices

Avg: €9,260

Median: €5,800

Maximum: €67,000

Symbols Explained

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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

Aug 2018

August National Hunt Sale (Tattersalls (Ireland))

Moyneard Stables

Purchaser: Monbeg Stables

€36,000

Lots Sold: 422

Prices

Avg: €9,395

Median: €5,500

Maximum: €80,000

Feb 2016

February National Hunt Sale (Tattersalls (Ireland))

Ms. Michelle Bolger

Purchaser: John P Quinlan

€11,500

Lots Sold: 159

Prices

Avg: €9,260

Median: €5,800

Maximum: €67,000

Reports in which I A Connect (IRE) was mentioned

Kennedy returns from injury with Tipperary winner

Jack Kennedy returned from serious leg injury with a first winner in six months today, steering I A Connect to win Tipperary's appropriately titled Equuip - A Leg Up For Thoroughbred People Beginners Chase. Tue 04th Jul

Elliott followers not crying as his winning streak continues

Gordon Elliott ran two in the opening rated hurdle at Wexford and they fought out the finish with As Tears Go By (13/2) just shading the verdict over the long absent I A Connect. Wed 31st May

I A Connect hangs on in a thrilling finish

I A Connect made all in the two-mile hurdle at Punchestown but had to withstand a ferocious late thrust from Suprise Package. Tue 23rd Nov

Favourite backers off the mark with Ciel De Neige

Willie Mullins' Ciel De Neige overhauled I A Connect to land the opening extended two mile one hurdle in Sligo. Fri 22nd Oct

I A Connect completes quick double for Elliott

There was a great tussle between 1/1 favourite I A Connect and Chicago Time (3/1) in the Connolly's RED MILLS Irish EBF Auction Maiden Hurdle with the former just coming out on the right side of a head-bobbing finish. Mon 20th Sep

Cullentra House Friday hat-trick rounded off in Kilbeggan finale

Following on from Swordsman at Killarney earlier, and Wicklow Flyer at the start of this programme, I A Connect (9/4) made it three on the day for Denise Foster in the concluding Follow Kilbeggan On Facebook INH Flat Race. Fri 16th Jul

Taaffe rides first winner - confirmed after lengthy enquiry

There was a dramatic conclusion to proceedings at Downpatrick as the A J C Group INH Flat Race saw Pat Taaffe off the mark as a jockey. His mount, Walking Fame, trained by his father, Tom, survived a lengthy steward’s enquiry. Mon 31st Aug

Corrado rides first winner on Barrett's Shoe String

Shoe String (28/1) put up a very capable, and somewhat unusual, performance when running out a six length winner of the concluding Follow Kilbeggan Races On Twitter INH Flat Race. Sat 08th Aug

82/1 plus treble for Willie Mullins at Fairyhouse

Jazzaway (Paul Townend) and Annamix (Danny Mullins) were the earlier Willie Mullins winners at Fairyhouse, and a hat-trick for Closutton was brought up by Patrick in the bumper on Five Bar Brian. Sat 11th Jan

After race at Punchestown Tue, 23rd Nov, 2021 (1st)

He (Heskin) was lucky he held on, he was nearly caught napping. He said when the horse came he actually picked up again but he nearly went by him that quick that is was all over, he was coming at him fast. He probably wants further and it's nice to win. He'll be better over two-and-a-half miles.

Gordon Elliott

After race at Listowel Mon, 20th Sep, 2021 (1st)

Two miles is as short as he wants and he jumped very well. I'll try and find a little novice or winners' of one for him next. He disappointed us in bumpers and the way he went there, he probably doesn't want winter ground. It was a great pot to win for the owners (the McNeill family) who have nice horses in the yard, so it is brilliant for them.

Gordon Elliott

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