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Brendan Brackan (IRE) b g 28th Apr 2009

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Brendan Brackan (IRE) b g 28th Apr 2009

Sire

Big Bad Bob (IRE)

Dam

Abeyr (GB)

Dam's Sire

Unfuwain (USA)

Owner

David Spratt & Sean Jones

Trainer

G M Lyons

Breeder

Anamoine Ltd

Last Win

Cork Sat, 14th Oct, 17 3/1Fav, C T Keane (2626 days)

Last Run

Galway Thu, 1st Aug, 19 15th, 20/1, C T Keane (1970 days)

Lifetime

Runs

Wins

Places

Win %

Earnings

Level Stk

Flat IRE

21%

€450,722.5

34.44

Flat GB

-3.00

Flat UAE

AED102,917

-3.00

Under Rules Total

19%

28.44

Form Figures

126146-05261012-3002312929-93355U1-247831-131461-37060-05060/

Form Timeline

Form Figures - 126146-05261012-3002312929-93355U1-247831-131461-37060-05060/

Date Course Conditions

Race Result

Jockey

Class n

MorningSP

Jul 2015

July Midsummer Sale (Tattersalls (UK))

Jamie Railton (Agent)

Purchaser: Lot Withdrawn

Lots Sold: 485

Prices

Avg: £18,422

Median: £11,000

Maximum: £230,000

06Sep14 Hay 8f Good 3y+ F(63K)

non-runner

Rated 111 1

Jul 2014

July Midsummer Sale (Tattersalls (UK))

Glenburnie Stables, Ireland (G. Lyons)

Purchaser: David Redvers Bloodstock

£145,000

Lots Sold: 500

Prices

Avg: £16,685

Median: £10,000

Maximum: £185,000

08Mar14 Mey 8f Standard 3y+ F(732K)

9-0[25/1]unplaced in race won by Shuruq

C T Keane

Rated 107 1

14/125/1

30Jan14 Mey 9f Standard 3y+ F(732K)

9-0[14/1]12th of 12, 15.13L behind Mujaarib

C T Keane

Rated 117 1

8/114/1

09Jan14 Mey 8f Standard 3y+ F(915K)

9-0[6/1]3rd of 10, 0.81L behind Shuruq

C T Keane

Rated 107 1

4/16/1

05Oct13 Lon 8f Soft 3y+ F(200K)

non-runner

Nov 2010

Flat Foal and Breeding Stock Sale (Tattersalls (Ireland))

Islanmore Stud

Purchaser: Vendor

€4,000

Lots Sold: 58

Prices

Avg: €4,169

Median: €1,700

Maximum: €25,000

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

Jul 2015

July Midsummer Sale (Tattersalls (UK))

Jamie Railton (Agent)

Purchaser: Lot Withdrawn

Lots Sold: 485

Prices

Avg: £18,422

Median: £11,000

Maximum: £230,000

Jul 2014

July Midsummer Sale (Tattersalls (UK))

Glenburnie Stables, Ireland (G. Lyons)

Purchaser: David Redvers Bloodstock

£145,000

Lots Sold: 500

Prices

Avg: £16,685

Median: £10,000

Maximum: £185,000

Nov 2010

Flat Foal and Breeding Stock Sale (Tattersalls (Ireland))

Islanmore Stud

Purchaser: Vendor

€4,000

Lots Sold: 58

Prices

Avg: €4,169

Median: €1,700

Maximum: €25,000

Reports in which Brendan Brackan (IRE) was mentioned

A look ahead to Gowran's card this afternoon

A treat is in store for those who wait until the end of Gowran’s marathon card — because the concluding Follow @BetVictorRacing On Twitter Race is arguably the most interesting race. Sun 16th Jun

Zihba steps up in class at Leopardstown

Fozzy Stack expects to know a lot more about Zihba's capabilities after he runs in the Amethyst Stakes at Leopardstown on Sunday. Sun 13th May

Brackan back for more in Heritage

Brendan Brackan bids for his sixth Listed success when he reappears in the Heritage Stakes at Leopardstown today. Mon 16th Apr

Review cork 14th Oct

Brendan Brackan made it three in a row when landing the Listed Navigation Stakes for the third time at CorkSat 14th Oct

Keane five clear as Brendan lands treble

Brendan Brackan completed a remarkable hat-trick in the Navigation Stakes at Cork this afternoon to give Colin Keane another big boost in the title race. Sat 14th Oct

Visored Gatsby Set For Big Run

The Grey Gatsby has his second start for Dermot Weld in the ICON Meld Stakes at Leopardstown. Thu 20th Jul

Review leopardstown 8th Jun

Brendan Brackan is seemingly better than ever at the age of eight and stamped his authority on the Glencairn Stakes at LeopardstownThu 08th Jun

An evening to remember for Spratt

There was a second winner in the David Spratt colours on the evening at Leopardstown when 5/2 favourite (from 100/30) Automated justified his market position in the Grant Thornton Handicap. Thu 08th Jun

Lyons 1-2 in the Glencairn

Ger Lyons saddled a 1-2 in the Listed Glencairn Stakes as Brendan Brackan (Gary Carroll) led home Elusive Heights (Colin Keane) at Leopardstown. Thu 08th Jun

Review naas 1st May

Minding made the perfect start to her four-year-old campaign with a dominant display in the Camelot Irish EBF Mooresbridge Stakes at NaasMon 01st May

Superstar Minding makes Mooresbridge return

Aidan O'Brien reports Minding "just ready to start" ahead of her return to action in the Camelot Irish EBF Mooresbridge Stakes at Naas on Monday. Mon 01st May

Review naas 26th Mar

Ger Lyons completed a double on the opening day of the Flat turf season at Naas when Brendan Brackan landed the Tote Irish LincolnshireSun 26th Mar

What a start for team Lyons

Ger Lyons doubled his score on day one of the turf Flat season as the Glenburnie handler added to his earlier gains with Gymkhana when stable favourite Brendan Brackan took the featured Tote Irish Lincolnshire at Naas. Sun 26th Mar

Review cork 15th Oct

Ger Lyons' admirable veteran Brendan Brackan repeated his feat of 12 months ago when making virtually all to land the corkracecourse.ie Navigation Stakes at CorkSat 15th Oct

Brendan back to defend Navigation crown

Brendan Brackan and Sruthan, regulars of the Listed corkracecourse.ie Navigation Stakes, are back to contest the extended mile event, the feature of an eight-race card at the Mallow venue. Sat 15th Oct

Rose De Pierre takes Listed race in her stride

The progressive Rose De Pierre kept her unbeaten record as she successfully stepped in class to land the Listed Platinum Stakes over a mile at Cork. Tue 02nd Aug

Review navan 17th Apr

Aidan O'Brien went to Navan with fancied runners but still sprung a few surprises, including with Pretty Perfect in the feature Irish Stallion Farms EBF Salsabil StakesSun 17th Apr

Review cork 17th Oct

Brendan Brackan showed plenty of determination to make every yard of the running in the Listed corkracecourse.ie Navigation Stakes at CorkSat 17th Oct

Brendan Brackan refuses to be passed

Brendan Brackan bounced right back to form when making all in the Listed corkracecourse.ie Navigation Stakes over an extended mile. Sat 17th Oct

Cork preview

Brendan Brackan and Sruthan, second-placers in the last two renewals of the Listed corkracecourse.ie Navigation Stakes, return in search of more in the extended mile contest today. Sat 17th Oct

Review galway 28th Jul

Vastonea and Brendan Brackan have won the last three Topaz Mile Handicaps between them and return to Galway for another crack at Tuesday's featureTue 28th Jul

Hint Of A Tint has all Topaz answers

An absence of 284 days proved no obstacle to Hint Of A Tint in Galway's feature - the Topaz Mile Handicap. Tue 28th Jul

Titania returns at Leopardstown

Fourth in the 2014 Coronation Stakes at Royal Ascot, My Titania has her first start since July when she does battle for the fairer sex in the Listed Copper Face Jacks Glencairn Stakes at Leopardstown. Thu 11th Jun

Review tipperary 5th Oct

Rebel Fitz recorded win number 18 of his illustrious career with a commanding victory in the Istabraq Hurdle at TipperarySun 05th Oct

Big Break at Group level for Roche at Tipp

For twenty two year old Tuam native Leigh Roche Prix de l'Arc day 2014 will live long in the memory and with Dermot Weld's stable jockey Pat Smullen in Paris it afforded him the opportunity to ride his biggest winner to date, on Big Break in the Group 3 Coolmore Stud Home Of Champions Concorde Stakes at Tipperary. Sun 05th Oct

Custom proves a Cut above rivals

Custom Cut recorded his eighth career win, and provided rider Danny Tudhope with his first Irish success, when landing the featured Invesco Pension Consultants Desmond Stakes at Leopardstown. Thu 14th Aug

Review cork 5th Aug

Edelmiyra produced a telling turn of foot to secure Group Three honours in the Irish Stallion Farms EBF Give Thanks Stakes at CorkTue 05th Aug

Brackan wins on debut for Qatar Racing

Trainer Ger Lyons' decision to recommend his Brendan Brackan to new owners Qatar Racing got off to a good start at Cork today when their recent acquisition landed the Listed Platinum Stakes. Tue 05th Aug

Aussie races attract strong entry

Mukhadram, Magician and Trading Leather feature among a record number of international entries received for this year's Caulfield Cup and Sportingbet Cox Plate, two of the highlights of Victoria's Spring Carnival. Tue 05th Aug

Wannabe Better shows her class

Brendan Brackan looked to have the field in trouble in the featured Group 3 Ballycorus Stakes at Leopardstown, but Wannabe Better swooped with a withering late challenge to seal the victory. Thu 19th Jun

Preview leopardstown 19th Jun

Tommy Stack's Wannabe Better sprouted wings in the closing stages to land the feature race at Leopardstown, the Group Three Ballycorus StakesThu 19th Jun

Review leopardstown 11th May

Dermot Weld and Pat Smullen enjoyed a treble at Leopardstown, culminating in Fascinating Rock's win in the Derrinstown Stud Derby Trial, though he needed the intervention of the stewards to get the verdictSun 11th May

Review cork 19th Oct

Johnny Murtagh capped a great day when Rich Coast landed the feature Listed race at Cork to add to the stable's great success with Royal Diamond at AscotSat 19th Oct

Coast adds to Murtagh joy

Rich Coast completed a day to remember for Johnny Murtagh when taking the featured corkracecourse.ie Navigation Stakes. Sat 19th Oct

Brendan looks the part in Cork feature

Ger Lyons is hopeful Brendan Brackan can confirm his superiority over six rivals in the Listed corkracecourse.ie Navigation Stakes at Cork. Sat 19th Oct

Review curragh 15th Sep

Voleuse De Coeurs produced a stunning performance to leave her rivals toiling in the GAIN Irish St. Leger at the CurraghSun 15th Sep

Brendan Brackan gives Keane his biggest win

Brendan Brackan’s new handicap mark of 117 provoked plenty of debate after he won the Topaz Mile at the Galway Festival, but he lived up to his rating when winning the Group 3 Solonaway Stakes over a mile at the Curragh. Sun 15th Sep

Review galway 30th Jul

Brendan Brackan put up a spectacular performance to spreadeagle the field in the feature Topaz Mile Handicap on the second day of the Galway FestivalTue 30th Jul

So easy for Brendan in Topaz Mile

Brendan Brackan (a nicely supported 10/1 chance) turned an apparently fiercely competitive Topaz Mile Handicap into a procession when bolting up by eight and a half lengths in the hands of Colin Keane at Galway. Tue 30th Jul

Review leopardstown 20th Jun

Dermot Weld produced Along Came Casey at the peak of her powers to win Leopardstown's Listed Glencairn Stakes after 258 days off the trackThu 20th Jun

Shadow Gate shows that class is permanent

Unlikely echoes of the Prix de l'Arc De Triomphe came through following the concluding Dundalk Light Up Your Night Race. Fri 19th Oct

Shadow Gate shows that class is permanent

Unlikely echoes of the Prix de l'Arc De Triomphe came through following the concluding Dundalk Light Up Your Night Race. Fri 19th Oct

Review curragh 15th Sep

Royal Diamond came out on top in a pulsating four-way finish to the Gain Horse Feeds Irish St Leger at the Curragh to give Tommy Carmody a Classic victory on his return to the training ranksSat 15th Sep

74 to 1 Curragh double for Lyons

Brendan Brackan (10s this morning into 13/2) took the Glanbia Handicap in style under Emmet McNamara (lost his 3Ib claim last night) to complete a 74/1 double for Ger Lyons at the Curragh. Sat 15th Sep

After race at Cork Sat, 14th Oct, 2017 (1st)

This lad is a legend and is the reason why we don't keep many horses in training after three because he keeps everybody buzzing at home and he's just a dude,. He ran a flat race last time and we honestly don't know why but we put it down to a bad day and he seems to have saved himself for this race! If anyone is allowed a bad day, it's him. There is another example of how well Colin is riding as he had the brains to take his time within two strides when he was in his comfort zone and left the leaders go off and do their own thing. He went on his holidays this time last year and the plan will again be to not over-race him. His owners David (Spratt) and Sean (Jones) deserve great credit as they are great supports of the yard and went to the sales to buy him back into the yard for fun and they have been repaid big time.

G M Lyons

After race at Leopardstown Thu, 8th Jun, 2017 (1st)

We had Tennessee Heights and Elusive Heights earmarked for this all along and when the rain was coming we decided we'd go with Brendan,. Colin had the choice and with good ground we'd always go with the other horse. I said 'just don't rock the boat and we'll stay with it.'. We had every intention, if the rain came, that Elusive Heights wouldn't run. When we walked the track we said it's not that bad and we'd take our chance with him. It's worked out. You don't like beating yourself but it's a high class problem and I'm delighted for the team. He's been a great old servant for the yard and for Gary Carroll. He owes us all nothing. It'll be more making it up as we go along with him and end up down in Cork for a Listed race. When we step him up to Group 2 we are in trouble so we'll stay listed and Group 3. In a yard like ours we need that and we're lucky to have the horses in the yard so we can have runners in races like this. If the big ones don't turn up we'll pick up the pieces. The other horse ran a blinder and he will get further, which is good. He's a stakes horse and it was a great first run back so it's all positive. We'll have a look at ten furlongs with him. Mrs Patino (owner of Elusive Heights) bred the winner and won with him initially so she'll be delighted.

G M Lyons

After race at Naas Sun, 26th Mar, 2017 (1st)

To be honest we fancied Sea Wolf more but you can't beat class. He's been an absolute legend for the yard, and hopefully he can win another Stakes race this year. I'm delighted for Gary as well as he's a big part of the team. He got a lovely split on the inner and he just took off. I have 90 boxes and they are all full. Whether or not they will be full in June is another matter as I'm more about quality than quantity. I have been in awe of Gordon Elliott and what he's been doing all winter, and the one thing I have learned from him is to run them.

G M Lyons

After race at Cork Sat, 17th Oct, 2015 (1st)

That's super and he deserved that. He's an absolute grinder and if they're dead on their feet in the last 100 yards there's no horses will pass him. He was unlucky the last day (Cambridgeshire, unseated rider leaving stalls) as he could have qualified for the next race (Balmoral Handicap) at Ascot, if he finished in the first six then. There were no qualifiers over here (Ireland) for him.

G M Lyons

After race at Cork Tue, 5th Aug, 2014 (1st)

that was very important as I asked Sheikh Fahad to (Qatar Racing Limited) buy him back and I'd like to thank him for doing so. There is a train of thought that he is better going right-handed, with a tiny bit of juice but not on firm, firm. If he had that juice, I think he'd have held on in the Ballycorus Stakes. He'll go pot hunting for the new crew (Qatar Racing) and will go for the Desmond Stakes at Leopardstown next week. He has some really fancy entries and his new owners are gonna have some fun with him and he's a rock solid Group 3 horse but needs all the luck in the world when stepped up.

G M Lyons

After race at Curragh Sun, 15th Sep, 2013 (1st)

He grinds them out and stays on well. Thanks to Brendan (Brackan) he got me a new car after the Galway win. He's responsible for my two biggest wins. I rode over 100 pony winners. I was either going to go to England or go to Ger (Lyons). I haven't looked back since going to him. Colin came to me in January. He's a great lad and is really hard-working. We trained Brendan for the festival race [at Galway]. Going up to that sort of rating without winning a stakes races was unbelievable. I'd say we'll put him away and go to Dubai.

G M Lyons

After race at Galway Tue, 30th Jul, 2013 (1st)

That was beautiful and a plan that came together. He's a listed/group horse running in a handicap and we were very confident. I'm delighted for Mrs Patino (Anamoine owner) and Patrick Cooper her racing manager. They've been very very loyal to the stable for the last fifteen or twenty years. This was the plan for the summer but Dubai is the main plan. He's a horse we always liked and he won like a Group 3 horse there. Colin is a lovely lovely fella. We told him to put his head down and not to look around when he hit the front. He rode the race to a tee and the horse loved the yielding ground.

G M Lyons

After race at Curragh Sat, 15th Sep, 2012 (1st)

He's a typical Big Bad Bob. He's like everything they (Anamoine Limited) ever sent us. He's mentally immature and he'll be a better four-year-old. We ran him over a mile and two at Dundalk and it's the only trip at Dundalk that I worry about the draw. When you're drawn high you're in trouble. You have to take your time and he just couldn't get into the race but he ran a cracker (6th). I said to Mrs Patino's racing manager, Patrick Cooper, that I was a bit sorry we left the Cambridgeshire behind but we couldn't go there because of the heavy ground.

G M Lyons

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