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Automatic (IRE) silks

Horse profile

Automatic (IRE)

Durban Thunder (GER) × Shelleyjo (IRE) (Synefos (USA))
Sex
gelding
Foaled
2014
Colour
chestnut

See also: Automatic (GB) · Michael Bell · 12 runs · 1 win

Highest OR
104
Record (GB & IRE)
1 win from 17 runs (6%)
Prize money (GB & IRE)
€11,120 IRE
Last official rating
89 (Jumps)
Last run (GB & IRE)
11 Aug 2023, Wexford (IRE) (11/11)
Last win (GB & IRE)
23 Jul 2020, Limerick (IRE)
Recent form
105521019469512PU1214411

Form

Race record

DateCoursePosSPBtnJockeyTrainerRaceClassTypeDistGoingWgtORWinner / 2ndWinner prizeDaysFuture form
11 Aug 23Wexford (IRE)11/11125/1distMark McDonaghW J BurkeO'Driscoll's Irish Whiskey Beginners ChaseNon-handicap (unclassified)Chase2m4fYielding11-789Riaan (IRE)€7,080522/10
20 Jun 23Wexford (IRE)4/650/1distMark McDonaghW J BurkeForth Mountain Trails Beginners ChaseNon-handicap (unclassified)Chase2mGood to Yielding11-793Tax For Max (GER)€6,4903470/4
8 Jul 22Cork (IRE)14/1950/1distConor McNamaraW J BurkeMallow Handicap HurdleHandicap (unclassified)Hurdle2m1fGood11-095Just Jacob (IRE)€6,785502/17
19 May 22Tipperary (IRE)12/1433/1distDarragh O'KeeffeW J BurkeFollow Us On Facebook Handicap HurdleHandicap (unclassified)Hurdle2mGood11-997Coole Arcade (IRE)€6,1952102/12
21 Oct 21Thurles (IRE)PU/1612/1-Darragh O'KeeffeW J Burkewww.thurlesraces.ie Handicap ChaseHandicap (unclassified)Chase2m2fGood11-993Bellgrove (IRE)€5,9001391/13
4 Jun 21Tramore (IRE)12/1316/1distDonagh MeylerW J BurkeTramore Tourism Handicap ChaseHandicap (unclassified)Chase1m7½fYielding11-896Downthecellar (IRE)€5,900191/10
16 May 21Wexford (IRE)5/633/1distDonagh MeylerW J BurkeThink Print And Design Wexford Novice ChaseNon-handicap (unclassified)Chase2mSoft11-698Bold Enough (IRE)€7,3751711/5
26 Nov 20Thurles (IRE)9/13250/1distDarragh O'KeeffeW J BurkeKillinan Beginners ChaseNon-handicap (unclassified)Chase2m2fSoft12-0-Franco De Port (FR)€6,490313/12
26 Oct 20Wexford (IRE)6/11150/1distDarragh O'KeeffeW J BurkeGarry Flood Landscaping Beginners ChaseNon-handicap (unclassified)Chase2mSoft12-0-Andy Dufresne (IRE)€6,490353/10
21 Sep 20Listowel (IRE)4/515/2distDarragh O'KeeffeW J BurkeJohn F. McGuire Beginners ChaseNon-handicap (unclassified)Chase2m1fGood12-0-Play The Game (IRE)€7,375352/4
17 Aug 20Tipperary (IRE)9/143/1FdistRachael BlackmoreW J BurkeJunction Handicap HurdleHandicap (unclassified)Hurdle2mSoft11-11104Billy's Angel (IRE)€6,490251/12
23 Jul 20Limerick (IRE)1/1310/11Fwon 7Rachael BlackmoreW J BurkeWell Done To All Frontline Staff From Limerick Racecourse (C & G) Maiden Hurd…Non-handicap (unclassified)Hurdle2mYielding12-0104The Hunter Hoe (IRE)€7,0802660/8
31 Oct 19Clonmel (IRE)10/182/1FdistDarragh O'KeeffeW J BurkeCashel Maiden HurdleNon-handicap (unclassified)Hurdle2m½fSoft11-9104Notice To Close (GB)€6,501110/14
20 Oct 19Cork (IRE)2/107/14½Darragh O'KeeffeW J BurkeMatchbook Betting Exchange Handicap HurdleHandicap (unclassified)Hurdle2m3fYielding10-7102Linger (IRE)€7,3882270/9
7 Mar 19Thurles (IRE)5/188/129Rachael BlackmoreW J Burkethurles.ie Maiden HurdleNon-handicap (unclassified)Hurdle2mGood to Yielding11-4-Cash Back (FR)€6,776211/17
14 Feb 19Clonmel (IRE)5/1720/15¾Jonathan BurkeW J BurkeDerrygrath Maiden HurdleNon-handicap (unclassified)Hurdle2m½fGood to Yielding11-11-Rakhine State (IRE)€6,776671/16
9 Dec 18Cork (IRE)10/24100/1distDavid SplaineW J BurkeCharleville Cheese Maiden HurdleNon-handicap (unclassified)Hurdle2mSoft to Heavy11-9-Come To Me (FR)€8,008-3/22
  • 11/1111 Aug 23 · Wexford (IRE)125/1

    O'Driscoll's Irish Whiskey Beginners Chase

    Non-handicap (unclassified)2m4fYielding

    All fields
    Date
    11 Aug 23
    Pos
    11/11
    SP
    125/1
    Btn
    dist
    Trainer
    W J Burke
    Race
    O'Driscoll's Irish Whiskey Beginners Chase
    Class
    Non-handicap (unclassified)
    Type
    Chase
    Dist
    2m4f
    Going
    Yielding
    Wgt
    11-7
    OR
    89
    Winner / 2nd
    Riaan (IRE)
    Winner prize
    €7,080
    Days
    52
    Future form
    2/10
  • 4/620 Jun 23 · Wexford (IRE)50/1

    Forth Mountain Trails Beginners Chase

    Non-handicap (unclassified)2mGood to Yielding

    All fields
    Date
    20 Jun 23
    Pos
    4/6
    SP
    50/1
    Btn
    dist
    Trainer
    W J Burke
    Race
    Forth Mountain Trails Beginners Chase
    Class
    Non-handicap (unclassified)
    Type
    Chase
    Dist
    2m
    Going
    Good to Yielding
    Wgt
    11-7
    OR
    93
    Winner / 2nd
    Tax For Max (GER)
    Winner prize
    €6,490
    Days
    347
    Future form
    0/4
  • 14/198 Jul 22 · Cork (IRE)50/1

    Mallow Handicap Hurdle

    Handicap (unclassified)2m1fGood

    All fields
    Date
    8 Jul 22
    Pos
    14/19
    SP
    50/1
    Btn
    dist
    Trainer
    W J Burke
    Race
    Mallow Handicap Hurdle
    Class
    Handicap (unclassified)
    Type
    Hurdle
    Dist
    2m1f
    Going
    Good
    Wgt
    11-0
    OR
    95
    Winner / 2nd
    Just Jacob (IRE)
    Winner prize
    €6,785
    Days
    50
    Future form
    2/17
  • 12/1419 May 22 · Tipperary (IRE)33/1

    Follow Us On Facebook Handicap Hurdle

    Handicap (unclassified)2mGood

    All fields
    Date
    19 May 22
    Pos
    12/14
    SP
    33/1
    Btn
    dist
    Trainer
    W J Burke
    Race
    Follow Us On Facebook Handicap Hurdle
    Class
    Handicap (unclassified)
    Type
    Hurdle
    Dist
    2m
    Going
    Good
    Wgt
    11-9
    OR
    97
    Winner / 2nd
    Coole Arcade (IRE)
    Winner prize
    €6,195
    Days
    210
    Future form
    2/12
  • PU/1621 Oct 21 · Thurles (IRE)12/1

    www.thurlesraces.ie Handicap Chase

    Handicap (unclassified)2m2fGood

    All fields
    Date
    21 Oct 21
    Pos
    PU/16
    SP
    12/1
    Btn
    -
    Trainer
    W J Burke
    Race
    www.thurlesraces.ie Handicap Chase
    Class
    Handicap (unclassified)
    Type
    Chase
    Dist
    2m2f
    Going
    Good
    Wgt
    11-9
    OR
    93
    Winner / 2nd
    Bellgrove (IRE)
    Winner prize
    €5,900
    Days
    139
    Future form
    1/13
  • 12/134 Jun 21 · Tramore (IRE)16/1

    Tramore Tourism Handicap Chase

    Handicap (unclassified)1m7½fYielding

    All fields
    Date
    4 Jun 21
    Pos
    12/13
    SP
    16/1
    Btn
    dist
    Trainer
    W J Burke
    Race
    Tramore Tourism Handicap Chase
    Class
    Handicap (unclassified)
    Type
    Chase
    Dist
    1m7½f
    Going
    Yielding
    Wgt
    11-8
    OR
    96
    Winner prize
    €5,900
    Days
    19
    Future form
    1/10
  • 5/616 May 21 · Wexford (IRE)33/1

    Think Print And Design Wexford Novice Chase

    Non-handicap (unclassified)2mSoft

    All fields
    Date
    16 May 21
    Pos
    5/6
    SP
    33/1
    Btn
    dist
    Trainer
    W J Burke
    Race
    Think Print And Design Wexford Novice Chase
    Class
    Non-handicap (unclassified)
    Type
    Chase
    Dist
    2m
    Going
    Soft
    Wgt
    11-6
    OR
    98
    Winner / 2nd
    Bold Enough (IRE)
    Winner prize
    €7,375
    Days
    171
    Future form
    1/5
  • 9/1326 Nov 20 · Thurles (IRE)250/1

    Killinan Beginners Chase

    Non-handicap (unclassified)2m2fSoft

    All fields
    Date
    26 Nov 20
    Pos
    9/13
    SP
    250/1
    Btn
    dist
    Trainer
    W J Burke
    Race
    Killinan Beginners Chase
    Class
    Non-handicap (unclassified)
    Type
    Chase
    Dist
    2m2f
    Going
    Soft
    Wgt
    12-0
    OR
    -
    Winner prize
    €6,490
    Days
    31
    Future form
    3/12
  • 6/1126 Oct 20 · Wexford (IRE)150/1

    Garry Flood Landscaping Beginners Chase

    Non-handicap (unclassified)2mSoft

    All fields
    Date
    26 Oct 20
    Pos
    6/11
    SP
    150/1
    Btn
    dist
    Trainer
    W J Burke
    Race
    Garry Flood Landscaping Beginners Chase
    Class
    Non-handicap (unclassified)
    Type
    Chase
    Dist
    2m
    Going
    Soft
    Wgt
    12-0
    OR
    -
    Winner prize
    €6,490
    Days
    35
    Future form
    3/10
  • 4/521 Sep 20 · Listowel (IRE)15/2

    John F. McGuire Beginners Chase

    Non-handicap (unclassified)2m1fGood

    All fields
    Date
    21 Sep 20
    Pos
    4/5
    SP
    15/2
    Btn
    dist
    Trainer
    W J Burke
    Race
    John F. McGuire Beginners Chase
    Class
    Non-handicap (unclassified)
    Type
    Chase
    Dist
    2m1f
    Going
    Good
    Wgt
    12-0
    OR
    -
    Winner prize
    €7,375
    Days
    35
    Future form
    2/4
  • 9/1417 Aug 20 · Tipperary (IRE)3/1F

    Junction Handicap Hurdle

    Handicap (unclassified)2mSoft

    All fields
    Date
    17 Aug 20
    Pos
    9/14
    SP
    3/1F
    Btn
    dist
    Trainer
    W J Burke
    Race
    Junction Handicap Hurdle
    Class
    Handicap (unclassified)
    Type
    Hurdle
    Dist
    2m
    Going
    Soft
    Wgt
    11-11
    OR
    104
    Winner prize
    €6,490
    Days
    25
    Future form
    1/12
  • 1/1323 Jul 20 · Limerick (IRE)10/11F

    Well Done To All Frontline Staff From Limerick Racecourse (C & G) Maiden Hurd…

    Non-handicap (unclassified)2mYielding

    All fields
    Date
    23 Jul 20
    Pos
    1/13
    SP
    10/11F
    Btn
    won 7
    Trainer
    W J Burke
    Race
    Well Done To All Frontline Staff From Limerick Racecourse (C & G) Maiden Hurd…
    Class
    Non-handicap (unclassified)
    Type
    Hurdle
    Dist
    2m
    Going
    Yielding
    Wgt
    12-0
    OR
    104
    Winner prize
    €7,080
    Days
    266
    Future form
    0/8
  • 10/1831 Oct 19 · Clonmel (IRE)2/1F

    Cashel Maiden Hurdle

    Non-handicap (unclassified)2m½fSoft

    All fields
    Date
    31 Oct 19
    Pos
    10/18
    SP
    2/1F
    Btn
    dist
    Trainer
    W J Burke
    Race
    Cashel Maiden Hurdle
    Class
    Non-handicap (unclassified)
    Type
    Hurdle
    Dist
    2m½f
    Going
    Soft
    Wgt
    11-9
    OR
    104
    Winner prize
    €6,501
    Days
    11
    Future form
    0/14
  • 2/1020 Oct 19 · Cork (IRE)7/1

    Matchbook Betting Exchange Handicap Hurdle

    Handicap (unclassified)2m3fYielding

    All fields
    Date
    20 Oct 19
    Pos
    2/10
    SP
    7/1
    Btn
    4½
    Trainer
    W J Burke
    Race
    Matchbook Betting Exchange Handicap Hurdle
    Class
    Handicap (unclassified)
    Type
    Hurdle
    Dist
    2m3f
    Going
    Yielding
    Wgt
    10-7
    OR
    102
    Winner / 2nd
    Linger (IRE)
    Winner prize
    €7,388
    Days
    227
    Future form
    0/9
  • 5/187 Mar 19 · Thurles (IRE)8/1

    thurles.ie Maiden Hurdle

    Non-handicap (unclassified)2mGood to Yielding

    All fields
    Date
    7 Mar 19
    Pos
    5/18
    SP
    8/1
    Btn
    29
    Trainer
    W J Burke
    Race
    thurles.ie Maiden Hurdle
    Class
    Non-handicap (unclassified)
    Type
    Hurdle
    Dist
    2m
    Going
    Good to Yielding
    Wgt
    11-4
    OR
    -
    Winner / 2nd
    Cash Back (FR)
    Winner prize
    €6,776
    Days
    21
    Future form
    1/17
  • 5/1714 Feb 19 · Clonmel (IRE)20/1

    Derrygrath Maiden Hurdle

    Non-handicap (unclassified)2m½fGood to Yielding

    All fields
    Date
    14 Feb 19
    Pos
    5/17
    SP
    20/1
    Btn
    5¾
    Trainer
    W J Burke
    Race
    Derrygrath Maiden Hurdle
    Class
    Non-handicap (unclassified)
    Type
    Hurdle
    Dist
    2m½f
    Going
    Good to Yielding
    Wgt
    11-11
    OR
    -
    Winner prize
    €6,776
    Days
    67
    Future form
    1/16
  • 10/249 Dec 18 · Cork (IRE)100/1

    Charleville Cheese Maiden Hurdle

    Non-handicap (unclassified)2mSoft to Heavy

    All fields
    Date
    9 Dec 18
    Pos
    10/24
    SP
    100/1
    Btn
    dist
    Trainer
    W J Burke
    Race
    Charleville Cheese Maiden Hurdle
    Class
    Non-handicap (unclassified)
    Type
    Hurdle
    Dist
    2m
    Going
    Soft to Heavy
    Wgt
    11-9
    OR
    -
    Winner / 2nd
    Come To Me (FR)
    Winner prize
    €8,008
    Days
    -
    Future form
    3/22

Every British and Irish run since 1990, latest first. Btn is the overall distance beaten (lengths). Where the horse won, the runner-up and winning margin are shown.

Future form: next-time-out winners from this horse's races

DateCourseRaceThis horseWinner next timeTheir posWon onAtRace won
11 Aug 23Wexford (IRE)O'Driscoll's Irish Whiskey Beginners Chase11/11Percy Warner (IRE)326 Nov 23Cork (IRE)Kevin McManus Bookmaker Handicap Chase
11 Aug 23Wexford (IRE)O'Driscoll's Irish Whiskey Beginners Chase11/11Time Marches On (IRE)815 Oct 23Cork (IRE)Qifa Financial Planners Rated Novice Chase
8 Jul 22Cork (IRE)Mallow Handicap Hurdle14/19Just Jacob (IRE)14 Aug 22Sligo (IRE)Apex Controls Ltd Handicap Hurdle
8 Jul 22Cork (IRE)Mallow Handicap Hurdle14/19Swelltime (IRE)715 Jul 22Kilbeggan (IRE)Every Race Live On Racing TV Handicap Hurdle
19 May 22Tipperary (IRE)Follow Us On Facebook Handicap Hurdle12/14Delightfantastic (IRE)330 Jun 22Tipperary (IRE)TipperaryRaces.ie Handicap Hurdle
19 May 22Tipperary (IRE)Follow Us On Facebook Handicap Hurdle12/14Darkened (IRE)75 Jun 22Kilbeggan (IRE)Axa Smart Farm Insurance Midlands National Day Friday 8th July Handicap Hurdle
21 Oct 21Thurles (IRE)www.thurlesraces.ie Handicap ChasePU/16Clody Valley (IRE)610 Apr 22Tramore (IRE)Lismore Handicap Chase
4 Jun 21Tramore (IRE)Tramore Tourism Handicap Chase12/13Downthecellar (IRE)14 Jul 21Tramore (IRE)TramoreRaces.ie Handicap Chase
16 May 21Wexford (IRE)Think Print And Design Wexford Novice Chase5/6Bold Enough (IRE)18 Jun 21Roscommon (IRE)Castlerea Novice Chase
26 Nov 20Thurles (IRE)Killinan Beginners Chase9/13Franco De Port (FR)126 Dec 20Leopardstown (IRE)Racing Post Novice Chase
26 Nov 20Thurles (IRE)Killinan Beginners Chase9/13Front View (FR)312 Dec 20Fairyhouse (IRE)Irish Stallion Farms EBF Beginners Chase
26 Nov 20Thurles (IRE)Killinan Beginners Chase9/13Harrie (FR)-15 Feb 21Thurles (IRE)Templemore Beginners Chase
26 Oct 20Wexford (IRE)Garry Flood Landscaping Beginners Chase6/11Andy Dufresne (IRE)15 Dec 20Navan (IRE)Irish Stallion Farms EBF Klairon Davis Novice Chase
26 Oct 20Wexford (IRE)Garry Flood Landscaping Beginners Chase6/11Notice To Close (GB)422 Nov 20Cork (IRE)I.N.H. Stallion Owners EBF Beginners' Chase
26 Oct 20Wexford (IRE)Garry Flood Landscaping Beginners Chase6/11Epson Du Houx (FR)-3 Dec 20Clonmel (IRE)Clonmel Racecourse Supporters Club Beginners Chase
21 Sep 20Listowel (IRE)John F. McGuire Beginners Chase4/5Pakens Rock (IRE)27 Oct 20Galway (IRE)MansionBet Watch And Bet Beginners Chase
21 Sep 20Listowel (IRE)John F. McGuire Beginners Chase4/5Soldier At War (GER)312 Oct 20Kilbeggan (IRE)Kilbeggan Irish Whiskey Beginners Chase
17 Aug 20Tipperary (IRE)Junction Handicap Hurdle9/14Roachdale House (IRE)614 Sep 20Sligo (IRE)Leo McMorrow Memorial Novice Handicap Chase
7 Mar 19Thurles (IRE)thurles.ie Maiden Hurdle5/18Take A Turn (IRE)724 Mar 19Downpatrick (IRE)Molson Coors Handicap Hurdle
14 Feb 19Clonmel (IRE)Derrygrath Maiden Hurdle5/17Retribution (GB)428 Feb 19Clonmel (IRE)Irish Stallion Farms EBF Maiden Hurdle
9 Dec 18Cork (IRE)Charleville Cheese Maiden Hurdle10/24Getaway John (IRE)315 Jan 19Fairyhouse (IRE)Follow Fairyhouse On Twitter Facebook & Insagram Maiden Hurdle
9 Dec 18Cork (IRE)Charleville Cheese Maiden Hurdle10/24Cool Saint (FR)727 Dec 18Limerick (IRE)David Fitzgerald - Take It Easee Mares Maiden Hurdle
9 Dec 18Cork (IRE)Charleville Cheese Maiden Hurdle10/24Presented Well (IRE)-26 Dec 18Down Royal (IRE)Connolly's RED MILLS Irish EBF Auction Maiden Hurdle

Other runners from this horse's races (latest 20 races with a next-time-out winner, up to 40 rows) that won on their next start in Britain or Ireland. FF on the race record = next-time-out winners / runners that have run again (this horse excluded).

Trainer changes

TrainerFirst runLast runFirst run for yardOR first runOR last runBest ORRunsWins2nd3rdWin %Place %Prize GB (£)Prize IRE (€)
W J Burke9 Dec 1811 Aug 2310/2410289104171105.9%11.8%£0€11,120
W J Burke
Trainer
W J Burke
First run
9 Dec 18
Last run
11 Aug 23
First run for yard
10/24
OR first run
102
OR last run
89
Best OR
104
Runs
17
Wins
1
2nd
1
3rd
0
Win %
5.9%
Place %
11.8%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€11,120

Trained by one trainer throughout its British and Irish career.

Stats

Career summary by code (GB & IRE)

CodeRunsWins2nd3rdWin %Place %Prize GB (£)Prize IRE (€)Best ORFirst runLast run
National Hunt171105.9%11.8%£0€11,1201049 Dec 1811 Aug 23
National Hunt
Code
National Hunt
Runs
17
Wins
1
2nd
1
3rd
0
Win %
5.9%
Place %
11.8%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€11,120
Best OR
104
First run
9 Dec 18
Last run
11 Aug 23

Placed = 1st in 2-4 runners, 1st-2nd in 5-7, 1st-3rd in 8+.

By race type

Race typeRunsWins2nd3rdWin %Place %Prize GB (£)Prize IRE (€)
Hurdle911011.1%22.2%£0€9,820
Chase80000.0%0.0%£0€1,300
Hurdle
Race type
Hurdle
Runs
9
Wins
1
2nd
1
3rd
0
Win %
11.1%
Place %
22.2%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€9,820
Chase
Race type
Chase
Runs
8
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€1,300

By going

GoingRunsWins2nd3rdWin %Place %Prize GB (£)Prize IRE (€)
Good40000.0%0.0%£0€500
Good to Yielding30000.0%0.0%£0€792
Yielding411025.0%50.0%£0€9,468
Soft50000.0%0.0%£0€360
Soft to Heavy10000.0%0.0%£0€0
Good
Going
Good
Runs
4
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€500
Good to Yielding
Going
Good to Yielding
Runs
3
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€792
Yielding
Going
Yielding
Runs
4
Wins
1
2nd
1
3rd
0
Win %
25.0%
Place %
50.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€9,468
Soft
Going
Soft
Runs
5
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€360
Soft to Heavy
Going
Soft to Heavy
Runs
1
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€0

By distance

DistanceRunsWins2nd3rdWin %Place %Prize GB (£)Prize IRE (€)
2m to 2m1f131007.7%7.7%£0€8,732
2m2f to 2m5f40100.0%25.0%£0€2,388
2m to 2m1f
Distance
2m to 2m1f
Runs
13
Wins
1
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
7.7%
Place %
7.7%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€8,732
2m2f to 2m5f
Distance
2m2f to 2m5f
Runs
4
Wins
0
2nd
1
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
25.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€2,388

Flat bands: 5f-6f, 7f-1m, 9f-11f, 12f-13f, 14f+. NH bands: 2m-2m1f, 2m2f-2m5f, 2m6f-3m1f, 3m2f+.

By course

CourseRunsWins2nd3rdWin %Place %Prize GB (£)Prize IRE (€)
Wexford (IRE)40000.0%0.0%£0€800
Cork (IRE)30100.0%33.3%£0€2,388
Thurles (IRE)30000.0%0.0%£0€176
Clonmel (IRE)20000.0%0.0%£0€176
Tipperary (IRE)20000.0%0.0%£0€0
Limerick (IRE)1100100.0%100.0%£0€7,080
Listowel (IRE)10000.0%0.0%£0€500
Tramore (IRE)10000.0%0.0%£0€0
Wexford (IRE)
Runs
4
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€800
Cork (IRE)
Runs
3
Wins
0
2nd
1
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
33.3%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€2,388
Thurles (IRE)
Runs
3
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€176
Clonmel (IRE)
Runs
2
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€176
Tipperary (IRE)
Runs
2
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€0
Limerick (IRE)
Runs
1
Wins
1
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
100.0%
Place %
100.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€7,080
Listowel (IRE)
Runs
1
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€500
Tramore (IRE)
Runs
1
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€0

By class

ClassRunsWins2nd3rdWin %Place %Prize GB (£)Prize IRE (€)
Non-handicap (unclassified)111009.1%9.1%£0€8,732
Handicap (unclassified)60100.0%16.7%£0€2,388
Non-handicap (unclassified)
Class
Non-handicap (unclassified)
Runs
11
Wins
1
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
9.1%
Place %
9.1%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€8,732
Handicap (unclassified)
Class
Handicap (unclassified)
Runs
6
Wins
0
2nd
1
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
16.7%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€2,388

Pattern (Group/Grade/Listed) shown ahead of class. Irish races carry no class, so they are grouped as handicap or non-handicap.

By field size

RunnersRunsWins2nd3rdWin %Place %Prize GB (£)Prize IRE (€)
6 to 8 runners20000.0%0.0%£0€690
2 to 5 runners10000.0%0.0%£0€500
9 to 12 runners30100.0%33.3%£0€2,498
13 to 16 runners610016.7%16.7%£0€7,080
17+ runners50000.0%0.0%£0€352
6 to 8 runners
Runners
6 to 8 runners
Runs
2
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€690
2 to 5 runners
Runners
2 to 5 runners
Runs
1
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€500
9 to 12 runners
Runners
9 to 12 runners
Runs
3
Wins
0
2nd
1
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
33.3%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€2,498
13 to 16 runners
Runners
13 to 16 runners
Runs
6
Wins
1
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
16.7%
Place %
16.7%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€7,080
17+ runners
Runners
17+ runners
Runs
5
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€352

By month

MonthRunsWins2nd3rdWin %Place %Prize GB (£)Prize IRE (€)
February10000.0%0.0%£0€176
March10000.0%0.0%£0€176
May20000.0%0.0%£0€250
June20000.0%0.0%£0€440
July210050.0%50.0%£0€7,080
August20000.0%0.0%£0€0
September10000.0%0.0%£0€500
October40100.0%25.0%£0€2,498
November10000.0%0.0%£0€0
December10000.0%0.0%£0€0
February
Month
February
Runs
1
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€176
March
Month
March
Runs
1
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€176
May
Month
May
Runs
2
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€250
June
Month
June
Runs
2
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€440
July
Month
July
Runs
2
Wins
1
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
50.0%
Place %
50.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€7,080
August
Month
August
Runs
2
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€0
September
Month
September
Runs
1
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€500
October
Month
October
Runs
4
Wins
0
2nd
1
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
25.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€2,498
November
Month
November
Runs
1
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€0
December
Month
December
Runs
1
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€0

By jockey

JockeyRunsWins2nd3rdWin %Place %Prize GB (£)Prize IRE (€)
Darragh O'Keeffe70100.0%14.3%£0€2,998
Rachael Blackmore310033.3%33.3%£0€7,256
Donagh Meyler20000.0%0.0%£0€250
Mark McDonagh20000.0%0.0%£0€440
Conor McNamara10000.0%0.0%£0€0
David Splaine10000.0%0.0%£0€0
Jonathan Burke10000.0%0.0%£0€176
Darragh O'Keeffe
Runs
7
Wins
0
2nd
1
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
14.3%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€2,998
Rachael Blackmore
Runs
3
Wins
1
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
33.3%
Place %
33.3%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€7,256
Donagh Meyler
Runs
2
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€250
Mark McDonagh
Runs
2
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€440
Conor McNamara
Runs
1
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€0
David Splaine
Runs
1
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€0
Jonathan Burke
Runs
1
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€176

By trainer

TrainerRunsWins2nd3rdWin %Place %Prize GB (£)Prize IRE (€)
W J Burke171105.9%11.8%£0€11,120
W J Burke
Trainer
W J Burke
Runs
17
Wins
1
2nd
1
3rd
0
Win %
5.9%
Place %
11.8%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€11,120

By headgear

HeadgearRunsWins2nd3rdWin %Place %Prize GB (£)Prize IRE (€)
No headgear171105.9%11.8%£0€11,120
No headgear
Headgear
No headgear
Runs
17
Wins
1
2nd
1
3rd
0
Win %
5.9%
Place %
11.8%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€11,120

Headgear codes as declared: b blinkers, v visor, p cheekpieces, t tongue strap, h hood, e/s eyeshield.

By days since last run

Days since last runRunsWins2nd3rdWin %Place %Prize GB (£)Prize IRE (€)
Debut / no previous run10000.0%0.0%£0€0
8 to 14 days10000.0%0.0%£0€0
15 to 30 days30000.0%0.0%£0€176
31 to 60 days50000.0%0.0%£0€610
61 to 120 days10000.0%0.0%£0€176
121 to 365 days611016.7%33.3%£0€10,158
Debut / no previous run
Days since last run
Debut / no previous run
Runs
1
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€0
8 to 14 days
Days since last run
8 to 14 days
Runs
1
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€0
15 to 30 days
Days since last run
15 to 30 days
Runs
3
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€176
31 to 60 days
Days since last run
31 to 60 days
Runs
5
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€610
61 to 120 days
Days since last run
61 to 120 days
Runs
1
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€176
121 to 365 days
Days since last run
121 to 365 days
Runs
6
Wins
1
2nd
1
3rd
0
Win %
16.7%
Place %
33.3%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€10,158

Counted from the previous run in Britain or Ireland; runs abroad are not seen.

Pedigree

Pedigree

Sire branchDurban Thunder (GER)

Parent · 1

  1. SireDurban Thunder (GER)

Grandparents · 2

  1. Sire's sireNot traced
  2. Sire's damNot traced

Great-grandparents · 4

  1. Sire's sire's sireNot traced
  2. Sire's sire's damNot traced
  3. Sire's dam's sireNot traced
  4. Sire's dam's damNot traced
Dam branchShelleyjo (IRE)

Parent · 1

  1. DamShelleyjo (IRE)

Grandparents · 2

  1. Dam's sireSynefos (USA)
  2. Dam's damNot traced

Great-grandparents · 4

  1. Dam's sire's sireNot traced
  2. Dam's sire's damNot traced
  3. Dam's dam's sireNot traced
  4. Dam's dam's damNot traced
Durban Thunder (GER)
Shelleyjo (IRE)
Not traced
Not traced
Synefos (USA)
Not traced
Not traced
Not traced
Not traced
Not traced
Not traced
Not traced
Not traced
Not traced

Breeding card

HorseAutomatic (IRE)
Sexgelding
Foaled2014
SireDurban Thunder (GER)
DamShelleyjo (IRE)
DamsireSynefos (USA)
Dam's produce1 winners from 2 runners
Notable siblingTrap For Fools (IRE)

Female line

  1. Shelleyjo (IRE) · 1 winners from 2 runners

Sire, dam and damsire

SireDamDamsireBreederFoaledColourSexSire's avg winning distanceDamsire's avg winning distance
Durban Thunder (GER)Shelleyjo (IRE)Synefos (USA)Michael Healey19 May 14chestnutgeldingNH 2m1½fNH 2m3f
Durban Thunder (GER)
Breeder
Michael Healey
Foaled
19 May 14
Colour
chestnut
Sex
gelding
Sire's avg winning distance
NH 2m1½f
Damsire's avg winning distance
NH 2m3f

Progeny of Durban Thunder (GER) in this horse's best conditions

ConditionRunsWinsPlacedWin %Place %This horse runsThis horse wins
All National Hunt runs37368.1%16.2%171
At 2m to 2m1f23238.7%13.0%131
On Good to soft or yielding going61316.7%50.0%41
At 2m to 2m1f on Good to soft or yielding going41225.0%50.0%21
All National Hunt runs
Condition
All National Hunt runs
Runs
37
Wins
3
Placed
6
Win %
8.1%
Place %
16.2%
This horse runs
17
This horse wins
1
At 2m to 2m1f
Condition
At 2m to 2m1f
Runs
23
Wins
2
Placed
3
Win %
8.7%
Place %
13.0%
This horse runs
13
This horse wins
1
On Good to soft or yielding going
Condition
On Good to soft or yielding going
Runs
6
Wins
1
Placed
3
Win %
16.7%
Place %
50.0%
This horse runs
4
This horse wins
1
At 2m to 2m1f on Good to soft or yielding going
Condition
At 2m to 2m1f on Good to soft or yielding going
Runs
4
Wins
1
Placed
2
Win %
25.0%
Place %
50.0%
This horse runs
2
This horse wins
1

Best distance band and going band are where this horse has most wins (then places, then runs) in its main code. Sire figures: all British and Irish runs by the sire's progeny since 1990.

Durban Thunder (GER) × Synefos (USA) mares (the cross)

CodeRunnersWinnersWinners %Black-type winnersRunsWins2nd/3rdWin %Prize GB (£)Prize IRE (€)
National Hunt11100.0%017115.9%£0€11,120
National Hunt
Code
National Hunt
Runners
1
Winners
1
Winners %
100.0%
Black-type winners
0
Runs
17
Wins
1
2nd/3rd
1
Win %
5.9%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€11,120

Small sample (under 5 runners): read with care. Includes this horse.

Best of the cross

HorseRunsWinsBlack-type winsPrize GB (£)Prize IRE (€)
Automatic (IRE)1710£0€11,120
Automatic (IRE)
Runs
17
Wins
1
Black-type wins
0
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€11,120

Top 12 by best win level, then wins.

Ratings

Official ratings

CodeCurrent ORHighest ORLowest ORLast winning ORLast winRated runs
National Hunt891048910423 Jul 2011
National Hunt
Code
National Hunt
Current OR
89
Highest OR
104
Lowest OR
89
Last winning OR
104
Last win
23 Jul 20
Rated runs
11

Current OR here is the mark carried on the latest run in each code; the page header uses a newer declared mark where one exists.

Official rating by run

DateCourseCodeORChangePos
11 Aug 23Wexford (IRE)NH89-411/11
20 Jun 23Wexford (IRE)NH93-24/6
8 Jul 22Cork (IRE)NH95-214/19
19 May 22Tipperary (IRE)NH97412/14
21 Oct 21Thurles (IRE)NH93-3PU/16
4 Jun 21Tramore (IRE)NH96-212/13
16 May 21Wexford (IRE)NH98-65/6
17 Aug 20Tipperary (IRE)NH10409/14
23 Jul 20Limerick (IRE)NH10401/13
31 Oct 19Clonmel (IRE)NH104210/18
20 Oct 19Cork (IRE)NH102-2/10

Current mark v winning marks

CodeCurrent OROR last runChangeLast winning ORLast winv last winningHighest winning ORv highest winningHighest ORv highest
National Hunt8989010423 Jul 20-15104-15104-15
National Hunt
Code
National Hunt
Current OR
89
OR last run
89
Change
0
Last winning OR
104
Last win
23 Jul 20
v last winning
-15
Highest winning OR
104
v highest winning
-15
Highest OR
104
v highest
-15

Differences are current OR minus the mark shown (positive = higher now). Current OR in the main code uses a newer declared or published mark where one exists.

Family

Dam summary

Shelleyjo (IRE)

G1 winners
0
Produce
1 winners from 2 runners

Full siblings

No other foal by Durban Thunder (GER) out of Shelleyjo (IRE) has raced in Britain or Ireland.

Half siblings

By Ocovango (GB)

Female line

  1. 1Shelleyjo (IRE)

Notable relatives

No black-type winners in this female family in GB or IRE since 1990.

In brief

When was Automatic foaled?

Automatic (IRE), a chestnut racehorse, was foaled on 19 May 2014.

Who are the sire and dam of Automatic?

Automatic (IRE) is by Durban Thunder (GER) out of Shelleyjo (IRE), a daughter of Synefos (USA), and was bred by Michael Healey.

Who trained Automatic?

Automatic (IRE) was trained by W J Burke and owned by Simply The Best Syndicate at the time of the last run in Britain or Ireland.

What is Automatic's race record?

In Britain and Ireland, Automatic (IRE) won 1 of 17 races (6%).

What is Automatic's biggest win?

Automatic (IRE)'s only win in Britain or Ireland came in the Well Done To All Frontline Staff From Limerick Racecourse (C & G) Maiden Hurdle at Limerick (IRE) on 23 July 2020.

Has Automatic ever been beaten?

Automatic (IRE) was beaten 16 times in 17 runs in Britain and Ireland, the first time on 9 December 2018 at Cork (IRE) (10th of 24).

What was Automatic's official rating?

Automatic (IRE) was last officially rated 89 over jumps (career high 104).

Is Automatic still racing?

Automatic (IRE) last ran in Britain or Ireland on 11 August 2023 at Wexford (IRE) in the O'Driscoll's Irish Whiskey Beginners Chase, finishing 11th of 11, and has not run there since.

What is Automatic's record at Wexford (IRE)?

Automatic (IRE) ran most often at Wexford (IRE), with no wins from 4 runs there.

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