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Murchu (IRE) 19yo b g 23rd Feb 2006Track Horse
Track Horse
Murchu (IRE) b g 23rd Feb 2006
Last Win
Fairyhouse Sun, 2nd Dec, 12 12/1, M A Enright
John Joseph Hanlon
(4459 days)
Last Run
Huntingdon Sun, 1st Nov, 15
9th, 7/2, R Johnson
(3395 days)
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Runs
Wins
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Win %
Earnings
Level Stk
Hurdle IRE
6
1
1
17%
€9,285
-2.50
Chase IRE
13
2
5
15%
€45,690
7.50
NHF IRE
5
1
2
20%
€8,810
-1.75
Hurdle GB
2
0
0
0%
0
-2.00
Under Rules Total
26
4
8
15%
1.25
Form Figures
3413741-002U1391-3U22P5735/59/
Form Timeline
Form Figures - 3413741-002U1391-3U22P5735/59/
Date Course Conditions
Race Result
Jockey
Class
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MorningSP
Change of Trainer John Joseph Hanlon to Tim Vaughan
Nov 2013
Autumn Hit Yearling Sales (Goffs UK)
McMahon Mr Paul J.
Purchaser: Tom Malone
£21,000
Lots Sold: 300
Prices
Avg: £7,013
Median: £3,800
Maximum: £240,000
02Aug12 Gal 22f Soft 5y+ NovCh(14K)
11-12[13/2]1st of 13, 8L to Markey Cee
Andrew J McNamara
9/113/2
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
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Class
Date
Sale
Consignor
Purchaser
Price
Nov 2013
Autumn Hit Yearling Sales (Goffs UK)
McMahon Mr Paul J.
Purchaser: Tom Malone
£21,000
Lots Sold: 300
Prices
Avg: £7,013
Median: £3,800
Maximum: £240,000
Reports in which Murchu (IRE) was mentioned
100 per cent for Mouse as Bruff lands punt
Mouse Morris successful earlier in the week with Rathlin (blinkers re-applied), scored with his other runner too when Bruff (14s into 5s) landed a gamble in the Guinness Galway Blazers Handicap Chase under Niall 'Slippers' Madden. Fri 02nd Aug
Murchu on National trail
Trainer 'Shark' Hanlon is hoping Murchu can earn a tilt at the Irish Grand National with victory in a competitive event at Navan this afternoon. Mon 18th Mar
Review naas 10th Mar
Liz Doyle has an exciting prospect on show at the Cheltenham Festival next week and warmed up for the big meeting by landing the feature race at Naas with Rich RevivalSun 10th Mar
Another for Doyle as Rich completes hat-trick
Rich Revival completed his hat-trick and gave his trainer Liz Doyle a big boost ahead of Cheltenham as he took the feature race at Naas this afternoon, the Grade B Woodlands Park 100 Club Leinster National. Sun 10th Mar
Spot The Boss lands National Trial
The Oliver McKiernan trained Spot The Boss ran out the thoroughly game winner of the 3m4f Grade C Michael Fitzpatrick Memorial Grand National Trial Handicap Steeplechase at Punchestown today, scoring under Robbie Colgan. Sun 03rd Feb
First winner for O'Leary aboard Tarquinius
Tarquinius quickly followed up on his win at Leopardstown on Saturday as he took the Fairyhouse Members Handicap Chase providing his jockey David O’Leary with his first racecouse winner. Tue 01st Jan
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
Double makes it a day to remember for Enright
Five pound claimer Mark Enright had a day that he won't forget in a hurry as he completed a 142/1 double as Murchu came out best in an incredible conclusion to the Caffrey's Bar & Restaurant Handicap Chase at Fairyhouse. Sun 02nd Dec
Go All The Way in Killarney repeat
He went through the sales ring for £310,00 to his current owner and Go All The Way is beginning to live up to the hype created by that purchase price as he made it two from two over fences in the Ross Golf Course Novice Chase at Killarney. Thu 30th Aug
Review galway 2nd Aug
Rebel Fitz narrowly hung on for Guinness Galway Hurdle glory in a desperate finish at BallybritThu 02nd Aug
Murchu's jumping passes the test
The jumping of the market-leaders Cairdin and Force Of Habit didn't 'cut the mustard' in the opening Perfect Pint Beginners Steeplechase at Galway and this left the way open for Murchu to prevail under Andrew McNamara. Thu 02nd Aug
Cyprusormilan scores on handicap debut
On his first start in handicap company Cyprusormilan (returned at 13/2, opened at 16/1 this morning) took the 2m 6f Kelly Brothers Farm Modernisation Limited Handicap Hurdle for the father and son team of Jimmy and Pat Mangan. Sun 13th May
Murchu rules at Limerick
The Shark Hanlon trained Murchu, under Andrew McNamara, won the Signsplus Maiden Hurdle at Limerick today. Mon 26th Dec
Meister Eckhart makes it two from two
Meister Eckhart made it two from two in the last race on the card at Naas this afternoon, the Become A Go Racing In Kildare Member Bumper over 2m 3f, for his trainer Charlie Swan with Nina Carberry aboard. Sun 16th Oct
Shark feasts on a Listowel double
Shark Hanlon capped a tremendous day for his stable by sealing a double when well-backed Murchu ridden by owner Paul McMahon won the bumper at Listowel. Wed 14th Sep
Tempo faces 16 rivals in National
Seventeen runners will go to post at 4.10pm this afternoon in Listowel for the featured €160,000 Guinness Kerry National after Archie Boy and Muirhead were both taken out due to the testing ground (officially soft to heavy). Wed 14th Sep
Listowel market movers
There’s plenty of money around for Listowel’s mixed eight-race card today, particularly in some of the later races. Wed 14th Sep
After race at Fairyhouse Sun, 2nd Dec, 2012 (1st) 
That's great . he stays all day. I was afraid of the ground as he likes it better. I've said to Paul in the past that he might be an Irish National horse some day. I was on the lower stand so I thought he was beaten. I didn't think he got back up.
John Joseph Hanlon
That's great . he stays all day. I was afraid of the ground as he likes it better. I've said to Paul in the past that he might be an Irish National horse some day. I was on the lower stand so I thought he was beaten. I didn't think he got back up.
John Joseph Hanlon
After race at Galway Thu, 2nd Aug, 2012 (1st)
I was a bit afraid of the ground. He blundered and unseated Andrew at Down Royal the last day but Andrew said after the race that he'd win the beginners chase at Galway. He's done lots of schooling in the meantime and he jumped brilliant today. I nearly thought he'd win but he wouldn't want it any worse than soft.
John Joseph Hanlon
I was a bit afraid of the ground. He blundered and unseated Andrew at Down Royal the last day but Andrew said after the race that he'd win the beginners chase at Galway. He's done lots of schooling in the meantime and he jumped brilliant today. I nearly thought he'd win but he wouldn't want it any worse than soft.
John Joseph Hanlon
After race at Limerick Mon, 26th Dec, 2011 (1st)
Murchu is a galloper and probably wants two and a half miles. We'll probably aim him at a winners' race next.
John Joseph Hanlon
Murchu is a galloper and probably wants two and a half miles. We'll probably aim him at a winners' race next.
John Joseph Hanlon
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