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Jezki (IRE) b g 8th Mar 2008Track Horse
Track Horse
Jezki (IRE) b g 8th Mar 2008
Last Win
Leopardstown Fri, 9th Mar, 18 11/10Fav, B J Geraghty
(2489 days)
Last Run
Punchestown Sat, 4th May, 19
19th, 16/1, C J Orr
(2068 days)
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Win %
Earnings
Level Stk
Flat IRE
1
0
0
0%
0
-1.00
Hurdle IRE
30
12
8
40%
€714,900
3.66
NHF IRE
2
2
0
100%
€12,600
5.00
Hurdle GB
5
2
1
40%
£394,825
9.00
NHF GB
1
0
0
0%
0
-1.00
Under Rules Total
39
16
9
41%
15.66
Form Figures
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Form Timeline
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Reports in which Jezki (IRE) was mentioned
Farclas and Mr Adjudicator clash again
The RYBO Handicap Hurdle is the most valuable contest on the third and final day of the Easter Festival at Fairyhouse. Tue 23rd Apr
McManus colours dominate in Labrokes Hurdle
Owner JP McManus dominated in the Ladbrokes Hurdle at Leopardstown this afternoon, as his colours filled the first three places in the €125,000 handicap. Sat 02nd Feb
Apple's Jade and Faugheen clash in Christmas cracker
Apple’s Jade clashes with Faugheen in a fascinating renewal of the Squared Financial Christmas Hurdle at Leopardstown today. Fri 28th Dec
Apple's Jade delights Elliott in Lismullen Hurdle
Apple's Jade raced with plenty of zeal as she made all in Navan's Grade Two Lismullen Hurdle. Sun 11th Nov
Apple's Jade starts out on familiar route
Gordon Elliott expects Apple’s Jade to improve from her seasonal reappearance in the Lismullen Hurdle at Navan today. Sun 11th Nov
Review leopardstown 9th Mar
Jezki got back on the winning trail in the Leopardstown Classic Trials Day April 14th Hurdle, although not before giving favourite-backers a big frightFri 09th Mar
Harrington doubles-up with newcomer Pottsie
Newcomer Sizing Pottsie completed a first and last race double for Jessica Harrington at Leopardstown, as he took the concluding TRM Excellence In Equine Nutrition (Pro/Am) Flat Race. Fri 09th Mar
Mullins doubles-up with Spider Web
After winning the third with Grand Partner, Tom Mullins doubled his tally as Spider Web took the feature at Leopardstown this afternoon, the Grade B TRI Equestrian Handicap Chase. Fri 09th Mar
Jezki records his 16th win
Jezki recorded his sixteenth career success, as he took the opener at Leopardstown this afternoon, the Leopardstown Classic Trials Day April 14th Hurdle. Fri 09th Mar
Supasundae upsets Faugheen in Champion Hurdle
Jessica Harrington’s decision to run Supasundae in the BHP Insurance Irish Champion Hurdle as a prep run before the Stayers Hurdle at Cheltenham proved truly inspired as the gelding landed the Grade 1 prize. Sat 03rd Feb
Review punchestown 19th Nov
Faugheen returned with a bang as he took the Unibet Morgiana Hurdle in style at PunchestownSun 19th Nov
Faugheen back to show his brilliance
Faugheen with Paul Townend up for the first time in a race, returned in style off a 665 day break to land more Grade 1 honours in the Unibet Morgiana Hurdle at Punchestown. Sun 19th Nov
Review tipperary 1st Oct
Jezki served notice that he is still a force to be reckoned with a comprehensive success in the Istabraq Hurdle at TipperarySun 01st Oct
2 on the day at Tipp for McManus
There was drama aplenty late on in the Woodlands Hotel Adare Handicap Hurdle and at the end of the two miler it was Persistent that brought up a double for J P McManus at Tipperary. Sun 01st Oct
Jezki back with a bang
Jessica Harrington's handling of Jezki has brought great riches for the Milan gelding in the past. She might have achieved her most impressive feat with the nine-year-old though after his win in the Grade 3 Istabraq Hurdle at Tipperary. Sun 01st Oct
Review fairyhouse 17th Apr
Our Duke capped a brilliant month for Jessica Harrington and Robbie Power with a bloodless victory in the BoyleSports Irish Grand National at FairyhouseMon 17th Apr
Diakali devastating in Fairyhouse opener
Diakali turned the clock back with an impressive victory in the opening Rathbarry & Glenview Studs Hurdle at Fairyhouse this afternoon. Mon 17th Apr
Patriot ready for Fairyhouse challenge
Ellmarie Holden has high hopes for Ex Patriot, who bids to land a decent pot at Fairyhouse on Monday after his fine effort in the Triumph Hurdle at Cheltenham. Mon 17th Apr
Review gowran park 18th Feb
Jezki had to settle for second as Tombstone took top honours in the Red Mills Trial Hurdle at Gowran ParkSat 18th Feb
Cooper back with a bang on Tombstone
Bryan Cooper made a welcome return to the winners enclosure in the Red Mills Trial Hurdle as Tombstone turned over Jezki in the Grade 3 event at Gowran Park this afternoon. Sat 18th Feb
Place out to enhance reputation
Sutton Place bids to enhance a growing reputation when he lines up in the Grade Two Ladbrokes Ireland Boyne Hurdle at Navan on Sunday. Sat 18th Feb
Ballycasey star name in Red Mills
Ballycasey bids to give weight and a beating to three rivals in Saturday's Red Mills Chase at Gowran Park. Sat 18th Feb
Review navan 21st Jan
Jezki showed much of his old sparkle to make a successful comeback in the Race Displays Event Signage Hurdle at NavanSat 21st Jan
Jezki returns in style at Navan
Jezki got his career back on track following a 21-month absence when making a successful return in the two-mile Race Displays Event Signage Hurdle at Navan. Sat 21st Jan
Review Punchestown 30th Apr Review
The battle of the former champion hurdlers proved every bit as good as hoped, as Jezki came out on top over old foe Hurricane Fly in the Ladbrokes World Series Hurdle at PunchestownThu 30th Apr
Sceaux flies in at 1/10 in Ryanair
Un De Sceaux justified prohibitive odds at Punchestown when taking the Ryanair Novice Chase in the hands of Ruby Walsh. Thu 30th Apr
Jezki stays strong to blow away Fly
Jezki appreciated the step up to three miles for the first time when landing the Ladbrokes World Series Hurdle at Punchestown, and in the process took the measure of his old rival Hurricane Fly. Thu 30th Apr
Faugheen bids for perfect finale
Willie Mullins reports Faugheen to be doing "everything right" ahead of his bid to bring a magnificent season to the perfect end in Friday's Queally Group Celebrating 35 Years In Naas Punchestown Champion Hurdle. Thu 30th AprPreview Punchestown 1st May Preview
The mighty Faugheen is a red-hot favourite to extend his unbeaten record to 10 in the Queally Group Celebrating 35 Years In Naas Punchestown Champion HurdleFri 01st May
Punchestown going update
Day three of the Punchestown Festival takes place today with a further two Grade 1 prizes up for grabs, and Hurricane Fly and Jezki are set to renew rivalry once again but for the first time over three miles in the Ladbrokes World Series Hurdle. Thu 30th Apr
Faugheen the champ with all the way win
Faugheen was imperious as he led home a Willie Mullins-trained one-two-three in the Stan James Champion Hurdle at Cheltenham. Tue 10th Mar
Harrington hoping Jezki can deliver
Jessica Harrington is confident Jezki is in at least as good a form as 12 months ago as he prepares to defend his crown in the Stan James Champion Hurdle at Cheltenham on Tuesday. Mon 09th MarRicci & Mullins discuss Champion hopes
Owner Rich Ricci believes Faugheen represents his best chance of winning one of the championship events at the Cheltenham Festival ahead of his bid for glory in the Stan James Champion Hurdle on Tuesday. Mon 09th Mar
Townend 'can't wait' for super Fly
Paul Townend is under no illusions about the task facing Hurricane Fly ahead of his bid to regain the Stan James Champion Hurdle for a second time at Cheltenham on Tuesday. Sun 08th Mar
Faugheen stars in Champion octet
Faugheen spearheads eight declarations for the Stan James Champion Hurdle, the highlight on the first day of the Cheltenham Festival on Tuesday. Sun 08th Mar
Harrington buzzing for Champion
Jessica Harrington's burning desire for Cheltenham Festival glory remains as strong as ever ahead of Jezki's bid for back-to-back triumphs in the Stan James Champion Hurdle. Fri 06th Mar
Walsh no closer to Champion choice
Ruby Walsh remains tight-lipped on whether he will partner Faugheen or Hurricane Fly in next week's Stan James Champion Hurdle at Cheltenham. Tue 03rd Mar
McCoy nominates Jezki as best chance
Tony McCoy rates Stan James Champion Hurdle hero Jezki as his best chance of riding a winner at his final Cheltenham Festival. Fri 27th FebMrs Harrington singles out Faugheen threat
Jessica Harrington rates Willie Mullins' young pretender Faugheen as the biggest threat to Jezki retaining his crown in the Stan James Champion Hurdle at Cheltenham next month. Thu 19th Feb
Big guns remain after Cheltenham acceptors
Acceptors for the five main Grade One championship contests at Cheltenham were revealed today. Wed 11th Feb
Jezki building towards Cheltenham
Jessica Harrington feels the return to Cheltenham will give Jezki a sporting chance of upsetting the Willie Mullins big guns in the Stan James Champion Hurdle. Tue 10th Feb
Review leopardstown 25th Jan
Hurricane Fly is used to breaking records, but he added another when beating Istabraq's record to land his fifth straight BHP Insurances Irish Champion Hurdle at LeopardstownSun 25th Jan
Opera Hat's son Woodland looks smart
Woodland Opera looked like he might be a chip off the old block as the son of top racemare Opera Hat made a winning debut in the concluding bumper at Leopardstown this afternoon. Sun 25th JanFifth Irish Champion Hurdle for the Fly
Hurricane Fly continued to rewrite the record books with a brilliant success in BHP Insurances Irish Champion Hurdle at Leopardstown this afternoon. Sun 25th Jan
Cooper hoping Tiger can step up
Jockey Bryan Cooper hopes the application of cheekpieces can help Tiger Roll raise his game in the BHP Insurances Irish Champion Hurdle at Leopardstown on Sunday. Sun 25th Jan
Review leopardstown 29th Dec
Hurricane Fly's victory over Jezki provided yet another memorable encounter between the pair in the Ryanair Hurdle at LeopardstownMon 29th Dec
Hurricane Fly reigns supreme in Foxrock
Hurricane Fly and Jezki served up a thriller in the featured Grade One Ryanair Hurdle at Leopardstown with 'The Fly'€™ prevailing by half a length from his old rival. Mon 29th Dec
Leopardstown & Limerick both on
Today's meetings at Leopardstown and Limerick both go ahead following early morning precautionary inspections. Mon 29th DecReview punchestown 16th Nov
Hurricane Fly recorded an astonishing 20th success at Grade One level as he got the better of Jezki in a thrilling finish to the StanJames.com Morgiana Hurdle at PunchestownSun 16th Nov
Hurricane Fly a Morgiana whirlwind
The stats say it all – this was Hurricane Fly’s third Morgiana Hurdle win in-a-row, his 20th Grade One success and 21st career success from 26 races. Incredible stuff. Sun 16th Nov
Geraghty sweet on Vaniteux
Barry Geraghty has identified Vaniteux's progressive streak as a major weapon in the Greatwood Hurdle at Cheltenham today. Sun 16th NovGoing reports
The going at Punchestown remains soft after there was no overnight rain. The forecast is for a generally dry day. Sun 16th NovReview punchestown 2nd May
Jezki lit up another amazing day for Jessie Harrington as he stamped his class on the Racing Post Champion Hurdle at Punchestown to complete a treble for the yardFri 02nd May
Jezki the boss again at Punchestown
In the hoof-prints of his big race winning half-brother from yesterday, Jetson, Jezki confirmed his status as the new king of the timber toppers when making all to take the Grade 1 Racing Post Champion Hurdle at Punchestown thus completing another treble at the Festival for Jessica Harrington. Fri 02nd May
Review leopardstown 29th Dec
Hurricane Fly landed the 18th Grade One victory of his illustrious career as he put up a terrific show to repeat last season's success in the Ryanair Hurdle at LeopardstownSun 29th Dec
Hurricane Fly 'best of all time'
Hurricane Fly put his young pretenders in their place in the Grade 1 Ryanair Hurdle as he jumped the last well and battled home to win by two and a half lengths. Sun 29th Dec
View from connections ahead of the big race
Hurricane Fly is the reigning champion hurdler. In addition he is unbeaten at Leopardstown (6-6) and aims to retain the Ryanair Hurdle today. Sun 29th Dec
Going reports
The last day of the Christmas Festival at Leopardstown sees the ground Soft on both the chase and hurdle tracks. The forecast is for a mainly dry morning with bright spells. There is a chance of showers in the afternoon. Sun 29th Dec
Review fairyhouse 1st Dec
Jezki was made to work hard to win the Bar One Racing Hatton's Grace Hurdle at Fairyhouse as he continued along the trail towards the Champion HurdleSun 01st Dec
Hatton's Grace goes to odds-on Jezki
Jezki justified odds of 4/6 in the Grade 1 Bar One Racing Hatton's Grace Hurdle at Fairyhouse but it wasn't always easy viewing for his connections and backers. Sun 01st Dec
Review down royal 1st Nov
Champion Hurdle prospect Jezki eased into the new season with a highly satisfactory victory under Tony McCoy in the WKD Hurdle at Down RoyalFri 01st Nov
Jezki gets the job done
Jezki returned to action with a win as he took the Grade 2 WKD Hurdle, providing Tony McCoy with 3992 career winners. Fri 01st Nov
Review punchestown 23rd Apr
Brilliant two-miler Sprinter Sacre recorded a commanding victory in the Boylesports.com Champion Chase in front of an appreciative crowd at PunchestownTue 23rd Apr
Sprinter delights Punchestown throng
Sprinter Sacre had to work a bit harder than odds of 1/9 might have suggested but he still thrilled the throngs (record crowd of 18,607, beating 2008 figure of 18,168 and last year's 14,345 - 4,262 more) that came to see him at Punchestown when landing the Boylesports.com Champion Chase. Tue 23rd AprJezki brilliant in Herald Champion Novice
Jezki (3rd year in a row his owner J P McManus has won this event) was expected by many good judges to overturn Cheltenham form with Champagne Fever and he did so in style when sluicing home in the Grade 1 Herald Champion Novice Hurdle at Punchestown. Tue 23rd Apr
Review leopardstown 27th Dec
Sizing Europe (1-3) made it three out of three for the campaign in the Paddy Power Dial-A-Bet Chase at LeopardstownThu 27th Dec
Double for Mags & Danny as Cairdin scores
Cairdin provided the mother and son team of Danny & Mags Mullins with a double on the day at Leopardstown and their third winner of the Festival, as he took the Paddy Power Handicap Hurdle. Thu 27th Dec
Jezki eases to second successive Grade 1
Jezki recorded back to back Grade 1 victories as he took the Paddy Power Future Champions Novice Hurdle in impressive fashion. Thu 27th Dec
Review fairyhouse 2nd Dec
Zaidpour showed he will be a force to be reckoned with this season as he took the Bar One Racing Hatton's Grace Hurdle at Fairyhouse on his return to actionSun 02nd Dec
Arvika brilliant in the Drinmore
Arvika Ligeonniere put up a performance to rival that of last year's winner of the Grade 1 Bar One Racing Drinmore Novice Chase, Bog Warrior, when giving Ruby Walsh back to back successes in the Fairyhouse two and a half miler. Sun 02nd Dec
Jezki is tops over two in the Royal Bond
In the Grade 1 Bar One Racing Royal Bond Novice Hurdle Willie Mullins' pair, Champagne Fever (2nd) and Zuzka (3rd) lost little in defeat to a very classy two miler in the shape of Jezki (backed from 11/4 into 9/4) at Fairyhouse. Sun 02nd Dec
Review naas 10th Nov
Jezki teed up a tilt at next month's Royal Bond Novice Hurdle with a faultless display in the Fishery Lane Hurdle at NaasSat 10th Nov
Jezki is Royal Bond bound after Naas win
The Jessica Harrington trained Jezki made a successful step up from maiden hurdle company to maintain his unbeaten hurdle record in the Grade 3 Fishery Lane Hurdle at Naas today. Sat 10th Nov
Review naas 29th Oct
Hidden Cyclone shrugged off a lengthy absence and an inadequate trip to get his season off to the best possible start in the Murray Spelman Insurance Supporting Kildare GAA Poplar Square Chase at NaasMon 29th Oct
Jenari gives Harrington treble
The beginners chase at Naas looked a cracking contest on paper and it proved to be as Jenari at 9/2 stayed on stoutly to give Jessica Harrington a treble at Naas (82/1). Mon 29th Oct
Jezki's campaign starts well
Despite being noticeably weak in the market (11/8 out to 7/4) Jezki stayed on well in the last 100 yards to win the two mile maiden hurdle a shade cosily at Naas. Mon 29th Oct
Gerry storms home in last
Glam Gerry proved strongest in the finish to land the concluding two-mile maiden at Navan. Wed 10th Oct
Cheltenham dream alive for unbeaten Jezki
Jezki did his Cheltenham Bumper aspirations no harm with an easy win in the concluding Killiney Bumper at Leopardstown today, maintaining his unbeaten record under Mark Fahey and for trainer Jessica Harrington. Sun 04th MarReview leopardstown 4th Mar
Pittoni (6-5 favourite) consigned a poor Cheltenham performance firmly to the past when readily landing Leopardstown's Ballsbridge Hurdle under Barry GeraghtySun 04th Mar
Smart Jezki makes it two for Harrington
The well-related Jezki was the one for money this morning for the www.leopardstown.com (Pro/Am) INH Flat Race (7/1 into 4/1) and he lived up to the rumours under Mark Fahey to give Jessica Harrington a double following on from Citizenship in the big one. Sat 28th Jan
After race at Leopardstown Fri, 9th Mar, 2018 (1st) 
It's great to see him back although he did his best to capsize at the last. Barry said he was very long but he quickened up well after it. I'm delighted with him and it's great to win another race with him. The race was almost written with him in mind. He may go to Aintree or may go to Punchestown. It will depend on the ground. He will go to one of those two.
Mrs John Harrington
It's great to see him back although he did his best to capsize at the last. Barry said he was very long but he quickened up well after it. I'm delighted with him and it's great to win another race with him. The race was almost written with him in mind. He may go to Aintree or may go to Punchestown. It will depend on the ground. He will go to one of those two.
Mrs John Harrington
After race at Tipperary Sun, 1st Oct, 2017 (1st)
That was fantastic and great to come here early in the year and see how he was. He just seems to have got back his old spark. He never really got it back last year, I don't know why, but he has had a good summer and seems well in himself. He did it hands and heels there and he surprised me as I thought he'd blow up. He has class and class won it for him at the end of the day. I have absolutely no plan - I have no idea and I'll enjoy today. He's a great horse and to get him back like that is amazing. . Things never went right last year and in a way I was under pressure too and he was under pressure to get back, having missed a whole year. People probably thought 'that's it, retire him' after his last run last year but we didn't and he's a smashing horse and a pleasure to have around the place.
Mrs John Harrington
That was fantastic and great to come here early in the year and see how he was. He just seems to have got back his old spark. He never really got it back last year, I don't know why, but he has had a good summer and seems well in himself. He did it hands and heels there and he surprised me as I thought he'd blow up. He has class and class won it for him at the end of the day. I have absolutely no plan - I have no idea and I'll enjoy today. He's a great horse and to get him back like that is amazing. . Things never went right last year and in a way I was under pressure too and he was under pressure to get back, having missed a whole year. People probably thought 'that's it, retire him' after his last run last year but we didn't and he's a smashing horse and a pleasure to have around the place.
Mrs John Harrington
After race at Navan Sat, 21st Jan, 2017 (1st)
Barry said he took a blow going down the back and just blew up a bit after the second last. He jumped super and you couldn’t ask for anymore. We had him kind of ready at Christmas and then he had a setback. Every time you go you are worried that you haven’t done enough or too much or he hasn’t got his spark still. He was very settled there today and was really, really good. I’ll have to talk with Frank (Berry) and JP to see where we go next. Most likely he will need another run so he could go for the Red Mills. I think he gets in there with no penalties. I think on soft ground we would be better going two miles and not bottoming him out. He could still do a job over two miles but we know he stays three, so we have options. As long as he’s sound in the morning, that’s the main thing.
Mrs John Harrington
Barry said he took a blow going down the back and just blew up a bit after the second last. He jumped super and you couldn’t ask for anymore. We had him kind of ready at Christmas and then he had a setback. Every time you go you are worried that you haven’t done enough or too much or he hasn’t got his spark still. He was very settled there today and was really, really good. I’ll have to talk with Frank (Berry) and JP to see where we go next. Most likely he will need another run so he could go for the Red Mills. I think he gets in there with no penalties. I think on soft ground we would be better going two miles and not bottoming him out. He could still do a job over two miles but we know he stays three, so we have options. As long as he’s sound in the morning, that’s the main thing.
Mrs John Harrington
After race at Punchestown Thu, 30th Apr, 2015 (1st)
€œHe pulled and tugged Mark the whole way but I'€™ve never seen him jump so well as he did today. He was making up ground at every hurdle and he did see out the three miles really well. He's an amazing horse for me to have. He's basically very straight-forward. He does like the spring with a bit of nice ground and the sun on his back. He's a better horse now than in the winter. €œMark gave him an absolutely terrific ride and I'm really pleased for him. Punchestown is the local racecourse and I love having winners here. We re-routed him here as he's been beaten by Faugheen, Hurricane Fly and Arctic Fire so we decided to try something new. All the family stayed really well. At Cheltenham things didn't go right for him. It was run at a slow pace, Ruby dictated and he was probably a bit keen. €œAP said that if he'd rode him for second he would have been second but he was trying to win the race and it didn't work out. €œUp until the last two runs it would have been a disappointing season but he's won two Grade 1's now so we can't say it's too bad. €œLets see what next season brings, it's a long way off. None of the family really jumped fences very well so I think we'll keep him over hurdles for the moment.
Mrs John Harrington
€œHe pulled and tugged Mark the whole way but I'€™ve never seen him jump so well as he did today. He was making up ground at every hurdle and he did see out the three miles really well. He's an amazing horse for me to have. He's basically very straight-forward. He does like the spring with a bit of nice ground and the sun on his back. He's a better horse now than in the winter. €œMark gave him an absolutely terrific ride and I'm really pleased for him. Punchestown is the local racecourse and I love having winners here. We re-routed him here as he's been beaten by Faugheen, Hurricane Fly and Arctic Fire so we decided to try something new. All the family stayed really well. At Cheltenham things didn't go right for him. It was run at a slow pace, Ruby dictated and he was probably a bit keen. €œAP said that if he'd rode him for second he would have been second but he was trying to win the race and it didn't work out. €œUp until the last two runs it would have been a disappointing season but he's won two Grade 1's now so we can't say it's too bad. €œLets see what next season brings, it's a long way off. None of the family really jumped fences very well so I think we'll keep him over hurdles for the moment.
Mrs John Harrington
After race at Punchestown Fri, 2nd May, 2014 (1st)
It's been absolutely fantastic . unbelievable. To have three yesterday and three again today is beyond my wildest dreams. I think Johnny (her recently deceased husband) is doing a lot of the pushing. It's very hard to come here after winning at Cheltenham. If he was beat here people would say he won a soft Champion Hurdle but he's come here and won again so it's fantastic. He was very good after Cheltenham and he had a very, very good preparation for this. He was good coming into the race and everything went according to plan. I let him (Tony McCoy) do what he wanted. He was the man in the saddle and he's the best in the world. I'm not sure I watched much of the race as my eyes were closed most of the time. Especially today the hood helped with the atmosphere and a lot of people cheering. He's only six . he's a young horse and I'd say he'll stay hurdling for the moment.
Mrs John Harrington
It's been absolutely fantastic . unbelievable. To have three yesterday and three again today is beyond my wildest dreams. I think Johnny (her recently deceased husband) is doing a lot of the pushing. It's very hard to come here after winning at Cheltenham. If he was beat here people would say he won a soft Champion Hurdle but he's come here and won again so it's fantastic. He was very good after Cheltenham and he had a very, very good preparation for this. He was good coming into the race and everything went according to plan. I let him (Tony McCoy) do what he wanted. He was the man in the saddle and he's the best in the world. I'm not sure I watched much of the race as my eyes were closed most of the time. Especially today the hood helped with the atmosphere and a lot of people cheering. He's only six . he's a young horse and I'd say he'll stay hurdling for the moment.
Mrs John Harrington
After race at Down Royal Fri, 1st Nov, 2013 (1st)
I'm absolutely delighted to get that out of the way. He did everything he was supposed to do.
Mrs John Harrington
I'm absolutely delighted to get that out of the way. He did everything he was supposed to do.
Mrs John Harrington
After race at Punchestown Tue, 23rd Apr, 2013 (1st)
Robbie (Power) didn't do anything wrong on him (when 3rd in the Supreme Novices'). On the day he probably wasn't 100 percent. I'd say he was more impressive at Christmas (at Leopardstown) when he won, than he was for me in the Royal Bond. He had two great wins before that at Naas on atrocious ground which he doesn't really want, and he would have been short of fitness, but he definitely has the engine. He was unbelievable . he did it great. Even though they went a serious gallop I thought passing the stands that he wasn't settling. He made a mistake then at the second and settled after that. I was delighted with the gallop they went. I don't know what the time was but they went a serious gallop and it suited him. Maybe the travelling or the hill did for him at Cheltenham. I don't know. He jumped well there, except for the last two. Today, except for the second, he was brilliant. He just accelerated past them. I thought he was 100 percent going to Cheltenham. Maybe he didn't like the cold . the sun shone today which helped. He's only done one piece of work since Cheltenham . he's done very little. He had a jump yesterday morning . his first since Cheltenham. I'd imagine he'll stay over two miles and over hurdles . he's only a five-year-old (as short as 6/1 now for the Champion Hurdle). I haven't spoken to J P - I'll go with the flow . he's a wonderful horse to train. The mare (the dam) is an amazing mare. She's bred multiple Grade 1 winners.
Mrs John Harrington
Robbie (Power) didn't do anything wrong on him (when 3rd in the Supreme Novices'). On the day he probably wasn't 100 percent. I'd say he was more impressive at Christmas (at Leopardstown) when he won, than he was for me in the Royal Bond. He had two great wins before that at Naas on atrocious ground which he doesn't really want, and he would have been short of fitness, but he definitely has the engine. He was unbelievable . he did it great. Even though they went a serious gallop I thought passing the stands that he wasn't settling. He made a mistake then at the second and settled after that. I was delighted with the gallop they went. I don't know what the time was but they went a serious gallop and it suited him. Maybe the travelling or the hill did for him at Cheltenham. I don't know. He jumped well there, except for the last two. Today, except for the second, he was brilliant. He just accelerated past them. I thought he was 100 percent going to Cheltenham. Maybe he didn't like the cold . the sun shone today which helped. He's only done one piece of work since Cheltenham . he's done very little. He had a jump yesterday morning . his first since Cheltenham. I'd imagine he'll stay over two miles and over hurdles . he's only a five-year-old (as short as 6/1 now for the Champion Hurdle). I haven't spoken to J P - I'll go with the flow . he's a wonderful horse to train. The mare (the dam) is an amazing mare. She's bred multiple Grade 1 winners.
Mrs John Harrington
After race at Fairyhouse Sun, 2nd Dec, 2012 (1st)
I'm absolutely thrilled, it all went to plan. Barry said that's what he was going to do . sit in behind the others. When he gave him a squeeze three out he knew he had a lot of horse. He clattered the first and it just frightened him a bit and he jumped a bit big as far as Ballyhack. He was straight and true where it mattered and when they were going a bit quicker he concentrated more. The Supreme Novices' is the long term target as he's a two-miler. We'll have to discuss plans with the owner but he'll have at least one more run before Cheltenham. He could easily run at Christmas (if the ground is good) and after that I don't know. He's only four and he's bound to improve a bit for more experience. I was a little bit worried about going right-handed for the first time as all his runs have been left-handed. When I saw him jumping left early on I thought that's what we had discussed yesterday. He's always wanted better ground. The whole family want it on top and I'd imagine he'll be better on better ground too.
Mrs John Harrington
I'm absolutely thrilled, it all went to plan. Barry said that's what he was going to do . sit in behind the others. When he gave him a squeeze three out he knew he had a lot of horse. He clattered the first and it just frightened him a bit and he jumped a bit big as far as Ballyhack. He was straight and true where it mattered and when they were going a bit quicker he concentrated more. The Supreme Novices' is the long term target as he's a two-miler. We'll have to discuss plans with the owner but he'll have at least one more run before Cheltenham. He could easily run at Christmas (if the ground is good) and after that I don't know. He's only four and he's bound to improve a bit for more experience. I was a little bit worried about going right-handed for the first time as all his runs have been left-handed. When I saw him jumping left early on I thought that's what we had discussed yesterday. He's always wanted better ground. The whole family want it on top and I'd imagine he'll be better on better ground too.
Mrs John Harrington
After race at Naas Sat, 10th Nov, 2012 (1st)
Jezki was good . I was worried about the ground as it was heavy but he coped with it well and did it well. His jumping was more professional today and he needed that run. It is hard to go to the Royal Bond Hurdle with just one hurdle run but that is his next port of call. I know he was getting loads of weight off Hisaabaat but he still had to do it.
Mrs John Harrington
Jezki was good . I was worried about the ground as it was heavy but he coped with it well and did it well. His jumping was more professional today and he needed that run. It is hard to go to the Royal Bond Hurdle with just one hurdle run but that is his next port of call. I know he was getting loads of weight off Hisaabaat but he still had to do it.
Mrs John Harrington
After race at Naas Mon, 29th Oct, 2012 (1st)
That was plan A to win his maiden hurdle. I don't know where the next stage will be. We are delighted the way he handled the heavy ground. It wasn't ideal, but he got away with it. He would definitely appreciate better ground. Barry said he was a bit spooky at the last and if he jumped it better he would have won easier.
Mrs John Harrington
That was plan A to win his maiden hurdle. I don't know where the next stage will be. We are delighted the way he handled the heavy ground. It wasn't ideal, but he got away with it. He would definitely appreciate better ground. Barry said he was a bit spooky at the last and if he jumped it better he would have won easier.
Mrs John Harrington
After race at Leopardstown Sun, 4th Mar, 2012 (1st)
I'm delighted with both horses. I didn't really want to run them against each other but I had no real option. Jezki is a possible for Cheltenham now as I don't think he did any more than a gallop there. He learned a bit more and I think a faster pace will suit him better. I'm also delighted with The Big Easy - Patrick said when they quickened the second time, he was just a bit slow to get into gear.
Mrs John Harrington
I'm delighted with both horses. I didn't really want to run them against each other but I had no real option. Jezki is a possible for Cheltenham now as I don't think he did any more than a gallop there. He learned a bit more and I think a faster pace will suit him better. I'm also delighted with The Big Easy - Patrick said when they quickened the second time, he was just a bit slow to get into gear.
Mrs John Harrington
After race at Leopardstown Sat, 28th Jan, 2012 (1st)
He got into all sorts of trouble down the back but battled great. He's a full brother to Jenari and a half-brother to Jetson. We always thought he was a bit better than Jenari at home but don't ask me where we go next. We'll sit down and have a talk about it.
Mrs John Harrington
He got into all sorts of trouble down the back but battled great. He's a full brother to Jenari and a half-brother to Jetson. We always thought he was a bit better than Jenari at home but don't ask me where we go next. We'll sit down and have a talk about it.
Mrs John Harrington
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