Form and Entries for Horse Head Of The Posse (IRE)

Head Of The Posse (IRE) b g 7th Apr 2003

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Head Of The Posse (IRE) b g 7th Apr 2003

Sire

Supreme Leader

Dam

Aussieannie (IRE)

Dam's Sire

Arapahos (FR)

Owner

Mr John P McManus

Trainer

Jonjo O'Neill

Breeder

Miss Catherine O'Donovan

Last Win

Galway Sun, 24th Oct, 10 6/4, D J Casey John E Kiely (5145 days)

Last Run

Worcester Sat, 7th Jun, 14 4th, 14/1, W Kennedy (3823 days)

Lifetime

Runs

Wins

Places

Win %

Earnings

Level Stk

Hurdle IRE

27%

€41,680

-0.60

Chase IRE

29%

€44,640

-2.83

NHF IRE

50%

€12,450

0.25

Chase GB

£562

-1.00

Under Rules Total

29%

-4.18

Form Figures

3-1212-F15-2211136-32U20/4/

Form Timeline

Form Figures - 3-1212-F15-2211136-32U20/4/

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MorningSP

Change of Trainer John E Kiely to Jonjo O'Neill

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.

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Reports in which Head Of The Posse (IRE) was mentioned

Review fairyhouse 3rd Dec

Mikael D'Haguenet displayed something of his old class when he won for the first time in two and a half years in the Trinity Motor Neuron Disease Research Hurdle at FairyhouseSat 03rd Dec

Townend & Mikael so smooth

Paul Townend exuded confidence throughout on Mikael D'Haguenet in the Trinity Motor Neuron Disease Research Hurdle and it was well-justified as the strongly-backed favourite brought up a double for Willie Mullins following his win with Toostrong in the first at Fairyhouse. Sat 03rd Dec

Review killarney 16th May

Made In Taipan (7-1) ended a long losing run in a hot renewal of the M.D.O'Shea & Sons Hurdle on the second day of the Killarney May Festival meetingMon 16th May

Taipan gets it right this time around

Made in Taipan (7/1) put yesterday's disappointing effort (finished last of the five finishers behind Psycho here) well behind him, as he just got the better of Head of the Posse by half a length to take the M.D.O’Shea & Sons Hurdle for his trainer Tom Mullins. Mon 16th May

Quito completes big race double for Murphy

Quito De La Roque produced another stout staying performance in the Growise Champion Novice Chase to give trainer Colm Murphy a big-race double on the opening day of the Punchestown festival. Tue 03rd May

Review galway 24th Oct

John Kiely's Head Of The Posse maintained his unbeaten record over fences in the Barna Waste Ballybrit Novice Chase at GalwaySun 24th Oct

J P Head Of The Posse with 3 winners

Head Of The Posse made it three in a row by landing the Grade 3 Barna Waste Ballybrit Novice Steeplechase and in the process he completed a treble for his owner J P McManus (achieved the same feat at Towcester) who had earlier witnessed victories for One Fine Morning (David Casey jockey of Head Of The Posse was also on this one) and L'Ami. Sun 24th Oct

Review ballinrobe 20th Sep

The Hamptons, twice a winner on the Flat in sprints, showed a good turn of foot to take the Tote Placepot Races 1 to 6 Maiden Hurdle at BallinrobeMon 20th Sep

McManus & Kiely on the mark again

The J P McManus John Kiely alliance won their third beginners chase in five days as Head Of The Posse justified favouritism in good style under David Casey at Ballinrobe. Mon 20th Sep

Posse heads off Deutschland at Sligo

Head Of The Posse was easy in the market in his bid to give Deutschland (4/6) ten pounds in the Belfry Hurdle but the likeable seven-year-old son of Supreme Leader proved up to the task under David Casey. Sun 02nd May

Review fairyhouse 5th Apr

James Motherway enjoyed the biggest win of his training career when Bluesea Cracker came out on top in the Powers Whiskey Irish Grand National at FairyhouseMon 05th Apr

Vinny strikes in opener

Cousin Vinny ground out victory in the opening Keelings Irish Strawberry Hurdle at Fairyhouse today. Mon 05th Apr

Review leopardstown 28th Feb

Tranquil Sea staked his claims for the Ryanair Chase at the Cheltenham Festival with an impressive performance in his prep race, the Newlands Chase at LeopardstownSun 28th Feb

Dark gains cosy success

Won In The Dark warmed up for a possible Champion Hurdle bid with a cosy victory in the Ballsbridge Hurdle at Leopardstown. Sun 28th Feb

Review punchestown 18th Feb

Quevega returned to action with a hugely impressive performance under Ruby Walsh in the Book The Punchestown Pavilion At The Festival HurdleWed 18th Feb

Head Bounces Back

Head Of The Posse bounced back from his dreadful fall at Cork forty six days ago with a neck success over Deal Done in the opening Book Your Festival Tickets Hurdle at Punchestown. Wed 18th Feb

Review cork 3rd Jan

Henry de Bromhead put behind him a poor festive period when Darby's Turn sprang a 33-1 surprise in the Blackwater Maiden Hurdle at CorkSat 03rd Jan

China Takes Second for Local Owner O'Flynn

The outcome of the McCarthy Insurance Group Hurdle was still in the balance when Head Of The Posse took a very heavy fall at the final flight, leaving China Rock and Niall 'Slippers' Madden clear for a twenty five length success. Sat 03rd Jan

China Takes Second for Local Owner O'Flynn

Review navan 6th Dec

Davy Russell landed the second four-timer of his career when scoring on Clan Tara, Made In Taipan, Nuvelli and Chelsea Harbour at NavanSat 06th Dec

Clan Tara Shows Real Guts

The minimum margin separated the first two home in the opener and racegoers again weren't sure what way the verdict would swing after the conclusion of the second, the Kilberry Novice Hurdle, as Clan Tara and Head Of The Posse (got the last flight wrong) flashed by the line locked together. Sat 06th Dec

Review FAIRYHOUSE 12th Nov

Noel Meade is considering a step up in grade for Dan Dare after he got off the mark over hurdles at the third attempt in the first division of the Fairyhouse Membership 2009 Maiden HurdleWed 12th Nov

Kiely Head Of The Posse

The J P McManus owned Head Of The Posse ridden by David Casey and trained by John Kiely won the Winter Festival 2008 Maiden Hurdle at Fairyhouse this afternoon. Wed 12th Nov

Review PUNCHESTOWN 29th Oct

Forpadydeplasterer got off the mark over fences at the first time of asking with a workmanlike success in the Panoramic Restaurant Beginners Chase at PunchestownWed 29th Oct

After race at Galway Sun, 24th Oct, 2010 (1st)

It was made very easy with the other horse falling (Realt Dubh). It was a pity that he didn't stay up though we're obviously pleased to get the win. He (David Casey) was generally happy with his jumping and we have no plans.

John E Kiely

After race at Ballinrobe Mon, 20th Sep, 2010 (1st)

That's a nice start. He was always going in that direction (chasing). He seems to have a little bit of class. He made a bit of a mistake at the ditch but otherwise he was good. We'll have another day out of him please God.

John E Kiely

After race at Sligo Sun, 2nd May, 2010 (1st)

He was off the track for a long time due to a serious injury and he missed most of the season. He'll go chasing now and if the weather were to stay broken he'd go at that job soon. He'll need an ease in the ground, he has schooled and I'm happy with what he's done.

John E Kiely

After race at Punchestown Wed, 18th Feb, 2009 (1st)

That's compensation for Mallow. The ground was a bit better today than at Navan (short-headed there by Clan Tara). We'll find another race for him and he'll go chasing next year. (EM)

John E Kiely

After race at Fairyhouse Wed, 12th Nov, 2008 (1st)

The horse is still learning, if he had of jumped the last better he would have won a bit easier. Hopefully he'll improve from the run and we've plans for him yet.

John E Kiely

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