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Steps In The Sand (IRE) b f 19th Mar 2019Track Horse
Track Horse
Steps In The Sand (IRE) b f 19th Mar 2019
Last Win
Downpatrick Mon, 15th Jul, 24 6/1, E Walsh
(158 days)
Last Run
Cork Sun, 3rd Nov, 24
10th, 28/1, E Walsh
(47 days)
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Lifetime
Runs
Wins
Places
Win %
Earnings
Level Stk
Flat IRE
22
1
2
5%
€9,750
-7.00
Hurdle IRE
13
2
3
15%
€19,130
2.00
Flat GB
4
1
0
25%
£5,483
2.50
Barrier IRE
1
0
0
0%
0
0.00
Under Rules Total
39
4
5
10%
-2.50
Form Figures
0090-0460935477881-8U073480-051402211435800
Form Timeline
Form Figures - 0090-0460935477881-8U073480-051402211435800
Date Course Conditions
Race Result
Jockey
Class
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MorningSP
Change of Trainer John Joseph Hanlon to Cian Michael Collins
Change of Trainer Ms Sheila Lavery to John Joseph Hanlon
Nov 2019
Flat Foal & Breeding Stock Sale, TattersallsIRE (Tattersalls (Ireland))
Castledillon Stud (Agent)
Purchaser: Francis Kennedy
€6,000
Lots Sold: 85
Prices
Avg: €6,442
Median: €3,000
Maximum: €50,000
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
Nov 2019
Flat Foal & Breeding Stock Sale, TattersallsIRE (Tattersalls (Ireland))
Castledillon Stud (Agent)
Purchaser: Francis Kennedy
€6,000
Lots Sold: 85
Prices
Avg: €6,442
Median: €3,000
Maximum: €50,000
Reports in which Steps In The Sand (IRE) was mentioned
Collins' mare on an upward curve
Steps In The Sand (6/1) followed up a recent win at Sligo when taking the Quinn Estate Agents Handicap Hurdle under Eoin Walsh. Mon 15th JulSteps In The Sand gives trainer Cian Collins first double
Successful in a maiden hurdle earlier in the card, trainer Cian Collins recorded a double when Steps In The Sand kept on well to win Division l of the Kilcawley Construction Handicap Hurdle at Sligo. Sun 07th Jul
Dark Image bounces back to her best
The winner of a bumper on debut in July of 2022, Dark Image bounced back to her best to take the second divide of the Shanagher Hearing Handicap Hurdle. Mon 10th Jun
Makfils wins in style on return
Makfils powered home on the run-in to record a decisive success in the two-mile handicap hurdle at Punchestown. Tue 21st May
Sand too strong for hotpot Trouble
The Sheila Lavery-trained Steps In The Sand proved too strong for short priced favourite No Trouble in the closing stages of the claimer at Dundalk. Wed 14th Dec
Starlight shines on first run for Dowling
Starlight Rose flew home in the final furlong to prevail in another cracking finish in the finale at Down Royal tonight. Fri 22nd Jul
After race at Downpatrick Mon, 15th Jul, 2024 (1st) 
I thought if she handled the track the hill finish would play to her strengths. She's a strong finisher. Very versatile, Flat or jumps. She tries which is a big thing with a horse. When you have a horse that tries, you have a big chance with one. Good ground and the stiff finish definitely helped as well. I think over further she will be better again. She'll get a rest now after that. I have five or six in Killarney this week - a few nice ones hopefully. When they are running well, we will keep them going and hopefully get another winner or two out of it.
Cian Michael Collins
I thought if she handled the track the hill finish would play to her strengths. She's a strong finisher. Very versatile, Flat or jumps. She tries which is a big thing with a horse. When you have a horse that tries, you have a big chance with one. Good ground and the stiff finish definitely helped as well. I think over further she will be better again. She'll get a rest now after that. I have five or six in Killarney this week - a few nice ones hopefully. When they are running well, we will keep them going and hopefully get another winner or two out of it.
Cian Michael Collins
After race at Sligo Sun, 7th Jul, 2024 (1st)
It's my first double, we've had a few chances for doubles before but they never came off, so I'm delighted to get it. I thought this trip would definitely suit her because in all her races she just seems to stay. She stays a mile and a half, mile and six on the Flat so I was confident she'd stay this trip and I think she can win again over it. She'll probably go back to the Flat again and we'll mix it with her.
Cian Michael Collins
It's my first double, we've had a few chances for doubles before but they never came off, so I'm delighted to get it. I thought this trip would definitely suit her because in all her races she just seems to stay. She stays a mile and a half, mile and six on the Flat so I was confident she'd stay this trip and I think she can win again over it. She'll probably go back to the Flat again and we'll mix it with her.
Cian Michael Collins
After race at Dundalk Wed, 14th Dec, 2022 (1st)
Maybe she has run one bad race. She has never had luck - if you look back, she has been stopped, turned over and been really unlucky. She well deserved that. I'm delighted for the syndicate because I know they were getting a bit despondent. I've never seen a horse with such bad luck and then I saw the draw, 11!. Wayne just said she didn't jump that great and wasn't really travelling so he took his medicine, went up the inside, bided his time and the more she went the better she started to go. Then he had to take a pull down the far bend when it got tight. I'm delighted how she finished out. . I'd say she will be claimed now and I think they are fine with that. Hopefully they will go again with a two-year-old. Job done.
Ms Sheila Lavery
Maybe she has run one bad race. She has never had luck - if you look back, she has been stopped, turned over and been really unlucky. She well deserved that. I'm delighted for the syndicate because I know they were getting a bit despondent. I've never seen a horse with such bad luck and then I saw the draw, 11!. Wayne just said she didn't jump that great and wasn't really travelling so he took his medicine, went up the inside, bided his time and the more she went the better she started to go. Then he had to take a pull down the far bend when it got tight. I'm delighted how she finished out. . I'd say she will be claimed now and I think they are fine with that. Hopefully they will go again with a two-year-old. Job done.
Ms Sheila Lavery
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