Form and Entries for Horse Rigid Rock (IRE)

Rigid Rock (IRE) b g 19th Mar 2007

Track Horse HorseTracker

Rigid Rock (IRE) b g 19th Mar 2007

Sire

Refuse To Bend (IRE)

Dam

Delia (IRE)

Dam's Sire

Darshaan

Owner

Sean F Gallagher

Trainer

Adrian McGuinness

Breeder

Martin Butler

Last Win

Tipperary Fri, 5th Aug, 16 16/1, L F Roche (3030 days)

Last Run

Dundalk Fri, 8th Dec, 17 13th, 33/1, N M Crosse (2541 days)

Lifetime

Runs

Wins

Places

Win %

Earnings

Level Stk

Flat IRE

€69,404.5

16.25

Flat GB

-1.00

Under Rules Total

15.25

Form Figures

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Form Timeline

Form Figures - 72581866108-7006465890-07809501332-22586101-49430660-90096-108480589741300-201630459668309790/

Date Course Conditions

Race Result

Jockey

Class n

MorningSP

06Dec17 Dun 8f Standard 3y+ Hcap(10K)

non-runner (Reserve)

Rated 38

16Dec16 Dun 8f Standard 3y+ Hcap(9K)

non-runner (Reserve)

Rated 49

18Sep15 Lis 6f Soft to Heavy 3y+ Hcap(12K)

non-runner (Reserve)

Rated 51

Change of Trainer J T Gorman to Adrian McGuinness

Oct 2014

Open Yearling Horses In Training Sale (Goffs Ireland)

Maddenstown Lodge

Purchaser: Ado McGuinness

€800

Lots Sold: 154

Prices

Avg: €9,836

Median: €4,500

Maximum: €150,000

14Oct11 Dun 5f Standard 3y+ Hcap(10K)

non-runner (Reserve)

Rated 62

04Sep11 Dun 5f Standard 3y+ Hcap(13K)

non-runner (Reserve)

Rated 66

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

Oct 2014

Open Yearling Horses In Training Sale (Goffs Ireland)

Maddenstown Lodge

Purchaser: Ado McGuinness

€800

Lots Sold: 154

Prices

Avg: €9,836

Median: €4,500

Maximum: €150,000

Reports in which Rigid Rock (IRE) was mentioned

Tennesse Waltz in a thriller

On an evening with a number of exciting finishes at Dundalk, division two of the Shabra Charity Foundation Handicap capped the lot as you could cover the first four home with virtually a coat of paint as Tennesse Waltz just came out on top. Fri 27th Jan

Somno looks likely sort for Bolger

In Somno looks a likely sort for the Thomastown Fillies Median Auction Maiden in Gowran Park on Tuesday. Tue 18th Oct

Emperor Bob rules in Laytown

Emperor Bob made all to land the seven furlong claimer in Laytown for David Marnane and Donagh O'Connor. Tue 13th Sep

Review tipperary 5th Aug

Galway Festival winner Capri made a successfully swift reappearance in the Coolmore Canford Cliffs Stakes at TipperaryFri 05th Aug

Rigid rocks to eighth success

Rigid Rock sprang a 16/1 surprise in division one of the Dan Dooley Ford Centre Handicap, scoring under Leigh Roche for Adrian McGuinness. Fri 05th Aug

Jembatt strikes again for Mulvany

Jembatt recorded his second win in the space of 24 hours and made it a hat-trick within a fortnight when taking division one of the Jim Fuller Memorial Handicap at Bellewstown. Fri 01st Jul

Prendergast seeking first win at Laytown

Patrick Prendergast hopes to saddle his first winner at Laytown as his Lord Jim lines-up in the concluding Hibernia Steel (Q.R.) Race at the unique Co Meath venue. Thu 10th Sep

Rock up to seven for another win

Ross Coakley narrowly lost out earlier on the card aboard Set To Fire, and he got a bit of compensation later on when Rigid Rock (16/1) prevailed in division two of the Kilkenny Handicap. Wed 02nd Sep

Review dundalk 9th Jan

Togoville is proving a terrific standard-bearer for the Georgios Pakidis yard and the grey notched his second victory of the winter in the Floodlit Friday Nights Rated Race at DundalkFri 09th Jan

Rigid Rock proves money well spent

Bargain buy Rigid Rock registered his sixth career success but a first for new trainer Ado McGuinness, when landing the opening Winter Series At Dundalk Handicap at Dundalk this evening, under Declan McDonogh. Fri 09th Jan

Billie finally gets there

Anyone caught out by the Emperor Of Exmoor and Baby King tight finish at the last meeting here were again deceived when Chillie Billie 'nosed out' well-backed favourite Battleroftheboyne in the opening Navan Welcomes Owners Today Handicap. Sat 12th Apr

Miss Forde gets it right on her eighth start

Miss Forde gained an overdue success as she took the Floodlit Friday Nights At Dundalk Maiden for Jim Bolger and Kevin Manning (doubling up after winning aboard Rigid Rock in the opener). Fri 30th Nov

Rock solid effort from Gorman's topweight

Jim Gorman and Kevin Manning teamed up to land division one of the Crowne Plaza Hotel Race & Stay Handicap as the durable Rigid Rock defied topweight in the opener. Fri 30th Nov

Review bellewstown 22nd Aug

Blackstairmountain was forced to pull out all the stops to justify odds of 1/7 in the Hilltown (QR) Race at BellewstownWed 22nd Aug

Gorman lands double with another Rock

Rigid Rock landed a double for Jim Gorman and owners Bill and Penny Foley when taking the second divison of the sprint handicap at Bellewstown. Wed 22nd Aug

Review dundalk 3rd Feb

Kedleston was raised a stone for a gambled-on victory at Dundalk three weeks ago but it wasn't enough to stop him doubling up on his return to the trackFri 03rd Feb

O'Brien strong as Copper goes in again

Joseph O'Brien wasn't taking no for an answer from Copper Dock (10/1 this morning into 6/1) in the www.dundalkstadium.com Handicap and he got the eight-year-old home by a short head. Fri 03rd Feb

Different night - same result

Richelieu may be ten now but he showed his younger rivals how it was done when racing to a comprehensive three length success in division two of the Group Discounts At Dundalk Handicap. Fri 13th Jan

Review dundalk 25th Nov

Aloof grabbed the opportunity to lose her maiden tag with a commanding victory in the Christmas Parties At Dundalk Race on her return to the all-weather trackFri 25th Nov

Marked pips Maori in a thriller

Wellmarked gained reward for some consistent efforts of late when getting up in the final strides after a terrific finish to the Brinny Awards Party Handicap. Sat 15th Oct

Rigid Rock provides masssive upset

Rigid Rock made a mockery of his 25/1 odds when romping away with the 20-runner six furlong handicap at Naas. Mon 01st Aug

Gorman scores with Rigid Rock

Jim Gorman was in the winner’s enclosure this evening when his charge Rigid Rock landed the Remus Uomo Italian Nursery Handicap carrying top weight with Kevin Manning doing the steering. Fri 11th Sep

Review navan 12th Jun

John Oxx and Mick Kinane are the dream team after their Derby victory with Sea The Stars and they kept the ball rolling when Alaiyma landed the 80's Mania Race at NavanFri 12th Jun

Gorman wins opener at Navan

The opening race this evening at Navan, The Lynn Lodge Stud EBF Maiden was won by the Jim Gorman trained Rigid Rock under Kevin Manning. Fri 12th Jun

Marshal is runaway Gowran winner

The opening Irish Stallion Farms EBF Maiden went to Aidan O'Brien's Air Chief Marshal, who easily justified 2/5 favouritism under Seamie Heffernan. Sun 03rd May

After race at Tipperary Fri, 5th Aug, 2016 (1st)

That's his eighth win and it's three for me - he's had problems and it's been hard to keep him right but it's great for Sean (Gallagher) who is a great supporter of mine. He was a cheaply bought horse and the little dig in the ground suited him. Unfortunately there was no race for him in the coming days and he's not double-entered. A track like Listowel would suit him and he'll go there in September.

Adrian McGuinness

After race at Gowran Park Wed, 2nd Sep, 2015 (1st)

At this trip now it just gives him a chance to travel - I'd suppose his legs are just not as quick now at the age he is,. He definitely still has the ability and the heart though. I travelled away well into it but Donnacha (O'Brien on Apache Gold) picked up and left me with a bit to do. In those no whips races it's always hard to make a bit of ground. In the last half furlong he was sticking his head down and Donnacha's lad was starting to come back to me a small bit.

Adrian McGuinness

After race at Dundalk Fri, 30th Nov, 2012 (1st)

He's a tough little horse and very consistent. He runs his heart out all the time. I thought he'd run a big race tonight and he did. I'm not sure what opportunities he'll get here now as he'll be gone out of the 65 bracket after this and if your rated 68 or 69 you don't get a run in better class handicaps.

J T Gorman

After race at Naas Mon, 1st Aug, 2011 (1st)

He had a nice draw today. He had a terrible draw the last three days. He was quick out of the gates. I'm delighted for the owners Bill and Penny Foley as they are my biggest patrons. I have only had one winner for them this season so far, so it's good to get another. Things are starting to click into place for me now.

J T Gorman

After race at Down Royal Fri, 11th Sep, 2009 (1st)

He ran very well at Dundalk last time out and he probably just needed it. . We were a little worried with him giving away a lot of weight but he did well. He will go for the Goffs Million over six furlongs next.

J T Gorman

After race at Navan Fri, 12th Jun, 2009 (1st)

That was very apt as we bought the horse from Lynn Lodge Stud and they sponsored the race. He will have a little rest now as he has had 5 big runs now. So we'll see where to go next in 6 weeks time. He was very unlucky in the Marlborough Hill, Pat [Smullen] said he probably would have finished in the first four.

J T Gorman

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