Form and Entries for Horse The Very Man (IRE)

The Very Man (IRE) b g 9th May 2014

Track Horse HorseTracker

The Very Man (IRE) b g 9th May 2014

Sire

Jeremy (USA)

Dam

Mill Meadow (IRE)

Dam's Sire

Kalanisi (IRE)

Owner

Dan Kiely & Rob Kearney

Trainer

Mrs John Harrington

Breeder

G Merrigan

Last Win

Curragh Sat, 26th Aug, 23 4/9Fav, (453 days)

Last Run

Killarney Fri, 23rd Aug, 24 12th, 28/1, S T McCullagh (90 days)

Lifetime

Runs

Wins

Places

Win %

Earnings

Level Stk

Flat IRE

27%

€45,820

-3.96

Hurdle IRE

21%

€108,475

7.08

Chase IRE

20%

€12,725

-2.50

NHF IRE

50%

€6,562.5

0.00

Flat GB

33%

£40,648

0.25

Hurdle GB

-2.00

PtoP

Under Rules Total

23%

-1.12

Form Figures

F11-7F34-211114U6-0313U45P-100023210-91032421170-055090

Form Timeline

Form Figures - F11-7F34-211114U6-0313U45P-100023210-91032421170-055090

Date Course Conditions

Race Result

Jockey

Class n

MorningSP

26Aug23 Cur 12f Good 4y+ F(0K)

12-9[4/9Fav]1st of 13, 0.75L to Bukhill

Rated 100

4/9 Fav

19Feb23 Pun 16f Yielding 4y+ F(0K)

12-6[5/2]1st of 16, 2L to Scaramanga

Rated 88

11/45/2

Change of Trainer Mrs Denise Foster to Mrs John Harrington

Sep 2021

September HIT Sale (Goffs UK)

Gigginstown House Stud

Purchaser: J D Moore

£27,000

Lots Sold: 129

Prices

Avg: £11,805

Median: £8,000

Maximum: £85,000

Change of Trainer Gordon Elliott to Mrs Denise Foster

Change of Trainer Gordon Elliott

May 2018

Cheltenham May Sale (Tattersalls Cheltenham)

Newlands Farm (Stuart Crawford)

Purchaser: Gordon Elliott Racing

£210,000

Lots Sold: 51

Prices

Avg: £69,961

Median: £45,000

Maximum: £280,000

Aug 2017

August National Hunt Sale (Tattersalls (Ireland))

Mooreshill Farm

Purchaser: RTJ Wilson

€28,000

Lots Sold: 383

Prices

Avg: €9,839

Median: €6,500

Maximum: €50,000

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

Sep 2021

September HIT Sale (Goffs UK)

Gigginstown House Stud

Purchaser: J D Moore

£27,000

Lots Sold: 129

Prices

Avg: £11,805

Median: £8,000

Maximum: £85,000

May 2018

Cheltenham May Sale (Tattersalls Cheltenham)

Newlands Farm (Stuart Crawford)

Purchaser: Gordon Elliott Racing

£210,000

Lots Sold: 51

Prices

Avg: £69,961

Median: £45,000

Maximum: £280,000

Aug 2017

August National Hunt Sale (Tattersalls (Ireland))

Mooreshill Farm

Purchaser: RTJ Wilson

€28,000

Lots Sold: 383

Prices

Avg: €9,839

Median: €6,500

Maximum: €50,000

Reports in which The Very Man (IRE) was mentioned

Course specialist Teed Up lands day one feature

Teed Up (7/2) was a fourth winning favourite in a row as he stayed on best to win the featured Connacht Hotel (QR) Handicap. Mon 31st Jul

Seddon rounds off fabulous four-timer

Seddon (13/2) completed a wonderful season when landing the Fitzwilliam Sports Handicap Hurdle under Ben Harvey. Sat 29th Apr

The Very Man lands Thurles treble for Harrington & Foley

Jessica Harrington and Shane Foley notched a treble at Thurles this afternoon when The Very Man claimed the concluding maiden over two miles. Thu 06th Oct

White Caviar brings up O'Brien's treble

White Caviar, a sister of St Leger winner Galileo Chrome, got that important winning bracket when delivering in the mile and a half maiden at Listowel to bring up a treble for Joseph O'Brien. Thu 22nd Sep

Kojin comes good under Ewing for Fahey

Kojin made the breakthrough in the Dan Cowman Memorial Maiden, justifying some late market support in the colours of the G & B Partnership. Sat 13th Aug

The Very Man gets it done for high profile connections

Former Gigginstown House Stud runner The Very Man (20/1) scored on his third start for the resurgent Jessica Harrington yard in the featured Grade B Navan Handicap Hurdle. Sat 22nd Jan

The Very Man wins after plenty of market support

The Irish Stallion Farms EBF Beginners Chase at Cork went the way of the Gigginstown House Stud-owned and Denise ‘Sneezy’ Foster-trained The Very Man (9/4 into 6/4) under Jordan Gainford. Sun 04th Apr

Winning 'spare' for O'Connor on Exit Poll

The first two in the market failed to complete in the Irish Stallion Farms EBF Beginners’ Chase and Exit Poll (10/3) took full advantage under substitute rider Derek O’Connor. Mon 08th Mar

Cayd Boy takes Grade B prize on handicap debut

The Liz Doyle trained Cayd Boy made it three wins from five starts, as he landed the valuable Grade B WKD Handicap Hurdle. Sat 31st Oct

Weseekhimhere bounces back from Roscommon mishap

Weseekhimhere completed a first and last race double for Gordon Elliott, as he took the concluding Tote Supporting Irish Racing Since 1930 INH Flat Race. Wed 29th Jul

This Man is Very good

The Very Man made it four wins in-a-row as he justified favouritism in the opener on Galway Plate day, the Listed Play The Tote Jackpot Novice Hurdle. Wed 29th Jul

The Abbey seals Elliott's across-the-card treble

The Abbey defied top weight of 10-2 to land the first split of the mile and six handicap in Killarney by the narrowest margin. Mon 13th Jul

Make My Heart Fly seals Elliott's double

Make My Heart Fly grabbed the honours in the Oran Chase at Roscommon, a race in which the first five home were separated by less than three lengths. Mon 13th Jul

Man on the mark again on return

The Very Man continued his winning ways on his return to action at Roscommon this afternoon with a game front-running performance. Mon 13th Jul

Ballyadam brings up Elliott brace with a bang

Ballyadam brought up a double for Gordon Elliott in the finale at Downpatrick, the Molson Coors (Pro/Am) INH Flat Race. Sun 22nd Mar

Downpatrick winner The Very Man will "be okay"

The WKD Rated Hurdle saw Luke Dempsey successfully deputise for Davy Russell, winning on The Very Man in race two at Downpatrick. Sun 22nd Mar

McBratney looking forward to Downpatrick action

Causey Arch has his first outing for Colin McBratney in the WKD Rated Hurdle at Downpatrick today — with his new handler eyeing a possible trip to Galway in the summer. Sun 22nd Mar

Another for Gigginstown as Castra prevails

Castra Vetera made it two wins from three starts, as she got up close home to take the concluding MansionBet Get Paid As A Winner If 2nd In The Supreme Novices' At Cheltenham Mares (Pro/Am) Flat Race. Sun 08th Mar

Russell The Very Man as he doubles-up at Naas

After winning the previous contest on Cedarwood Road, Davy Russell quickly doubled his tally on The Very Man in the Expert Air, The International Express Delivery Experts Maiden Hurdle. Sun 08th Mar

Francin readily off the mark in Navan

Francin was a very warm order for division two of the maiden hurdle in Navan and the confidence proved to be well founded as he strode home. Sun 16th Feb

Unexcepted makes big impression on Irish debut

The Willie Mullins-trained Unexcepted blew away his rivals in some style to make a big impression on his Irish debut at Fairyhouse this afternoon. Tue 19th Nov

Gigginstown completes Punchestown treble in bumper finale

Gigginstown House Stud completed a treble supplied by three different trainers at Punchestown today as Michael O'Leary's outfit landed the concluding Ladbrokes The Nation Plays Bumper with the Gordon Elliott trained Fantasio D'alene. Wed 16th Oct

Meade & Blackmore combine to win Punchestown's opener

Beacon Edge made a winning debut over hurdles today as last season's smart bumper horse landed the opening Bangor-on-Dee Annual Members Maiden Hurdle at Punchestown for trainer Noel Meade, owner Gigginstown House Stud and jockey Rachael Blackmore. Wed 16th Oct

Golden Spread rounds off a memorable day for Mullins

Golden Spread rounded off an afternoon to remember for Willie Mullins, as he completed a treble for the master of Closutton in the Cawley Furniture (Pro/Am) Flat Race. Mon 22nd Apr

Crosshue returns at Fairyhouse after Ayr mishap

Crosshue Boy makes a swift return in Monday's Devenish Chase at Fairyhouse after his early mishap in the Scottish Grand National. Mon 22nd Apr

Boss at Aintree but Elliott team deliver Navan treble

Gordon Elliott was cross-channel for his runners at Aintree, but the team from Cullentra House that stayed at home enjoyed a Navan treble, completed by The Very Man (evens) in the Hotel Park In St Johann Tirol Austria INH Flat Race. Sat 08th Dec

After race at Thurles Thu, 6th Oct, 2022 (1st)

He deserved that as he had been running well on the flat. He is a fantastic horse, runs over hurdles and on the flat and he'll win again on the flat,. I was in a panic about the November Handicap because he had to have three flat runs for it and if the entries aren't closed, could run in it. Otherwise I might even find a handicap for him in England. He is a bit slow out of stalls, that is the hard part as it is difficult to teach an eight year old to come out quicker!. It is great for Dan and Linda Kiely (part owners with Rob Kearney) as he's the first horse we'd had for them.

Mrs John Harrington

After race at Galway Wed, 29th Jul, 2020 (1st)

He's in again tomorrow so we'll see how he is. He didn't have too hard a race but we'll see. He appreciates better ground and has progressed well on it.

Gordon Elliott

After race at Downpatrick Sun, 22nd Mar, 2020 (1st)

He's a grand sort. He had been beaten a few times, but in fairness to him he had some lovely runs and bumped into a few horses,. I like the way he stayed galloping, he'll be okay.

Gordon Elliott

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