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Darasso (FR) br, br g 16th May 2013Track Horse
Track Horse
Darasso (FR) br, br g 16th May 2013
Last Win
Thurles Thu, 1st Dec, 22 11/10Fav, M P Walsh
(761 days)
Last Run
Aintree Sat, 15th Apr, 23
u.r., 100/1, L P Dempsey
(626 days)
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Runs
Wins
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Win %
Earnings
Level Stk
Hurdle IRE
18
5
8
28%
€205,105
8.50
Chase IRE
11
3
4
27%
€157,820
-0.40
Hurdle GB
3
0
0
0%
£3,998
-3.00
Chase GB
1
0
0
0%
0
-1.00
Hurdle FR
2
1
1
50%
€87,150
3.00
Under Rules Total
35
9
13
26%
7.10
Form Figures
21-2-51142042433011258214121372331-54U-
Form Timeline
Form Figures - 21-2-51142042433011258214121372331-54U-
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Change of Trainer G Cherel to Joseph Patrick O'Brien
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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.
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Reports in which Darasso (FR) was mentioned
Darasso delivers in Thurles feature
Darasso came with a well timed run to land the spoils in the featured Listed Chase at Thurles this afternoon. Thu 01st Dec
Lord claims Clonmel feature as Mullins & Townend double-up
Blue Lord got his campaign off to the perfect start as he just held on from stable mate Tornado Flyer in the season feature at Powerstown Park, the Grade 2 Clonmel Oil Chase. Thu 17th Nov
Busselton wins dramatic Kerry National
Wed 21st Sep
Hewick snatches Plate victory from the "Jaws" of defeat
The Tote Galway Plate was as eventful as ever with plenty of thrills and spills from an early stage but it was Hewick (16/1) who came out on top to provide John 'Shark' Hanlon with a famous victory. Wed 27th Jul
Emmet Mullins pair primed for Galway Plate challenge
Cape Gentleman and The Shunter, both amongst the top five in the market this morning, give Emmet Mullins a strong hand in the Tote Galway Plate which is off at 6.40pm this evening. Wed 27th Jul
Darasso proves able deputy in Grade 2 Hurdle
Darasso proved an able deputy for pre race favourite Thedevilscoachman when running out an impressive winner of the Grade 2 Rathbarry & Glenview Studs Hurdle at Fairyhouse. Mon 18th Apr
Captain Guinness lands Grade 3 BetVictor Chase
Captain Guinness, placed on his last two starts in Grade 1 company, appreciated a drop in class to justify 5/4 favouritism in the Grade 3 BetVictor Chase at Naas this afternoon. Sun 27th Feb
Plenty of questions to be answered on Trials Day at Naas
A great afternoon of racing is in store at Naas with two Graded races, some competitive handicaps and €187,000 in prize-money up for grabs on the ‘Trials Day’ card. Sun 27th Feb
Teahupoo triumphs in Champion Trial
Champion Hurdle candidate Teahupoo is riding the crest of a wave and bagged Gowran's Grade 3 Red Mills Trial Hurdle today, providing jockey Robbie Power with a first winner since returning from injury. Sat 19th Feb
Green gives O'Brien, Walsh and McManus quick double
Champion Green gave Joseph O'Brien, Mark Walsh and owner JP McManus a quick double at Naas this afternoon when running out a cosy winner of the first division of the four-year-old maiden hurdle. Sun 30th Jan
Darasso downs Felicien in Limestone Lad Hurdle
The Joseph O'Brien-trained Darasso pulled away in fine style to give weight and a beating to his rivals in the Grade 3 Limestone Lad Hurdle at Naas. Sun 30th Jan
Robbie Power returns to the saddle at Naas
Robbie Power makes a welcome return from injury to ride the exciting Saint Felicien in the BetVictor Limestone Lad Hurdle at Naas this afternoon. Sun 30th Jan
Vanillier bidding to bounce back at Naas
Cheltenham Festival hero Vanillier bids to bounce back from Christmas disappointment in the Naas Racecourse Business Club Novice Chase on Sunday. Sun 30th Jan
All eyes on Energumene in Cork
Energumene bids to become the latest Willie Mullins-trained star to strike gold in the the Kerry Group Hilly Way Chase at Cork today. Sun 05th Dec
Honeysuckle dominant again for 3rd Hatton's Grace success
Super-star Honeysuckle took her third Grade One BARONERACING.COM Hatton’s Grace Hurdle making it 13 wins from 13 racecourse outings in the Fairyhouse highlight. Sun 28th Nov
'Wonderful servant' Sharjah wins his second Morgiana
Willie Mullins continued his domination of the Grade One Morgiana Hurdle at Punchestown as Sharjah enjoyed a smooth success. Sun 14th Nov
Abacadabras and Darasso ruled out of Morgiana
Last year's winner Abacadabras along with recent Navan scorer Darasso have been ruled out of this afternoon's Morgiana Hurdle at Punchestown, leaving just three runners in the Grade 1 event. Sun 14th Nov
Darasso makes best way home
Darasso took full advantage of Flooring Porter's fall to land the Grade 2 Lismullen Hurdle in Navan. Sun 07th Nov
Saldier makes all in Horse & Jockey Hotel Hurdle
Saldier followed up his win in the Guinness Galway Hurdle by making all in the featured Horse & Jockey Hotel Hurdle at Tipperary this afternoon. Sun 03rd Oct
Norman Lee's stable star wins Grimes Hurdle
The 5/4 favourite Sole Pretender landed the featured Kevin McManus Bookmaker Grimes Hurdle (Grade 3) to take his tally to six wins from nine starts over hurdles. Thu 01st Jul
Market movers
With Cato's Revenge a significant non-runner, there's been good support for a couple of horses in the concluding bumper at Tipperary at 8.15. Thu 01st Jul
Darasso wins well under Dempsey as Samcro fails to fire
With the easy-to-back 11/4 favourite Samcro (blowing hard after the race) very disappointing in sixth, the John J. Galvin Steeplechase was won in good style by Darasso (11/2). Mon 07th Jun
Banbridge takes bumper to complete a double for Joseph
Banbridge (8/1, from 4s this morning) was far too good for his rivals in the concluding KillarneyRaces.ie INH Flat Race. Mon 10th May
Darasso wins easily for O'Brien and Walsh
Darasso (4/1) was an eased-down winner of the Sliabh Luachra Hurdle as he returned to the winners’ enclosure for the first time in over two years. Mon 10th May
Anibale Fly starts Grand National trail in Bobbyjo Chase
Anibale Fly will warm up for a potential third tilt at the Randox Grand National with his first competitive appearance in almost a year in the Bobbyjo Chase at Fairyhouse. Sat 27th Feb
Tiger Roll faces seven rivals in Boyne Hurdle
Dual Grand National victor Tiger Roll will tread a familiar path as he faces seven rivals in the Ladbrokes Ireland Boyne Hurdle at Navan. Sun 21st Feb
Red Mills winner to be supplemented for Champion Hurdle
Cilaos Emery will be supplemented for the Champion Hurdle at Cheltenham next month having easily won his Grade 3 Red Mills Trial Hurdle 'qualifier' at Gowran today. Sat 15th Feb
Darasso does the business in Webster Cup
Darasso kicked into gear in the closing stages to land the Toals.com Webster Cup Chase at Navan this afternoon. Mon 18th Mar
Smoking Gun fires O'Brien and Blackmore to treble
Smoking Gun blasted home after the last flight in the Racing TV Handicap Hurdle to give Joseph O'Brien and Rachael Blackmore trebles on the card. Sat 16th Feb
Impressive Darasso brings up O'Brien's double
Darasso gave Joseph O'Brien a quick-fire double in Gowran Park when landing the Grade Three Red Mills Trial Hurdle in good style. Sat 16th Feb
Bachasson surprises Mullins with comeback win
On his first start since falling early in the Cheltenham Gold Cup in March, Bachasson (9/4) reverted to the smaller obstacles with aplomb in the Tote Pays Dividends Hurdle at Punchestown. Mon 31st Dec
After race at Fairyhouse Mon, 18th Apr, 2022 (1st) 
I was probably in front a bit too soon but I didn't want to take him back. He has been a great horse for me; that two Grade 2's we have won now. He's a great horse, he turns up every day and runs his race. That's all you can ask for,. He's a little bit short of Grade One level but all you can ask for is that they do their best and he's a joy to have around. Luke gave him a great ride, he has a great rapport with the horse. You can go two miles, three miles in a chase or hurdle and you kind of know what you are going to get with him. It's very unusual for a horse to be like that. Probably somewhere in the middle is his optimal but if there is a suitable race you can let him take his chance. I'm delighted for JP and Frank (Berry) and everyone to have a winner here this weekend, it's great. I'm not sure what's in Punchestown for him, we put him in the Champion Hurdle and he might sneak around there and see what happens. We'll see how he comes out of today, this race was the target.
Joseph Patrick O'Brien
I was probably in front a bit too soon but I didn't want to take him back. He has been a great horse for me; that two Grade 2's we have won now. He's a great horse, he turns up every day and runs his race. That's all you can ask for,. He's a little bit short of Grade One level but all you can ask for is that they do their best and he's a joy to have around. Luke gave him a great ride, he has a great rapport with the horse. You can go two miles, three miles in a chase or hurdle and you kind of know what you are going to get with him. It's very unusual for a horse to be like that. Probably somewhere in the middle is his optimal but if there is a suitable race you can let him take his chance. I'm delighted for JP and Frank (Berry) and everyone to have a winner here this weekend, it's great. I'm not sure what's in Punchestown for him, we put him in the Champion Hurdle and he might sneak around there and see what happens. We'll see how he comes out of today, this race was the target.
Joseph Patrick O'Brien
After race at Killarney Mon, 10th May, 2021 (1st)
He is funny because he always seemed to love heavier ground but recently hasn't finished out his races and maybe that better ground suited. Mark said he rode him handier and more positively and he did it well. We tried him over three miles on heavy ground and probably didn't see it out. Maybe a couple of the others underperformed, the likes of Darver Star but it is nice to get his head in front again.
Brendan Powell, representing Joseph Patrick O'Brien
He is funny because he always seemed to love heavier ground but recently hasn't finished out his races and maybe that better ground suited. Mark said he rode him handier and more positively and he did it well. We tried him over three miles on heavy ground and probably didn't see it out. Maybe a couple of the others underperformed, the likes of Darver Star but it is nice to get his head in front again.
Brendan Powell, representing Joseph Patrick O'Brien
After race at Gowran Park Sat, 16th Feb, 2019 (1st)
He ran well enough here the last day in a good race (when fifth in the Galmoy Hurdle) but I'd say coming back in trip was a help to him and he likes soft ground,. Barry gave him a good ride, he kept him in the race without forcing him too much. I guess we'll stick to these kind of graded races as he's too high really for handicaps. He could have a shot at a Grade One later in the year. These are probably the races for him and we'll be sticking to soft ground as much as we can with him.
Joseph Patrick O'Brien
He ran well enough here the last day in a good race (when fifth in the Galmoy Hurdle) but I'd say coming back in trip was a help to him and he likes soft ground,. Barry gave him a good ride, he kept him in the race without forcing him too much. I guess we'll stick to these kind of graded races as he's too high really for handicaps. He could have a shot at a Grade One later in the year. These are probably the races for him and we'll be sticking to soft ground as much as we can with him.
Joseph Patrick O'Brien
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