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Horse profile
Early Bird
- TrainerJonathan Sweeney
- OwnerMichael Lacy
- FamilyNoon Hunting
- Sex
- mare
- Foaled
- 2019
- Colour
- bay
See also: Early Bird (IRE) · Richard Fahey · 8 runs · 1 win
- Highest OR
- 109
- Record (GB & IRE)
- 1 win from 8 runs (13%)
- Prize money (GB & IRE)
- €11,160 IRE
- Official rating
- 108 (Jumps)
- Last run (GB & IRE)
- 10 Jul 2026, Cork (PU/16)
- Last win (GB & IRE)
- 31 May 2025, Tramore (IRE)
Recent form
6417424PU
Early Bird has no declared runs or entries in Britain or Ireland at the moment.
Form
Race record
| Date | Course | Pos | SP | Btn | Jockey | Trainer | Race | Class | Type | Dist | Going | Wgt | OR | Headgear | Winner / 2nd | Winner prize | Days | Future form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Jul 26 | Cork | PU/16 | 10/3F | - | Alan O'Sullivan | Jonathan Sweeney | Sign Up To Our Newsletter Mares Handicap Hurdle | Handicap (unclassified) | Hurdle | 2m4f | Good | 11-10 | 108 | t | Arctic Flame (IRE) | €7,200 | 60 | 0/14 |
| 11 May 26 | Killarney (IRE) | 4/16 | 3/1 | 15¼ | Alan O'Sullivan | Jonathan Sweeney | Easy Clean Mares Maiden Hurdle | Non-handicap (unclassified) | Hurdle | 2m6½f | Good to Yielding | 11-0 | 109 | - | Samba Train (IRE) | €7,068 | 46 | 1/12 |
| 26 Mar 26 | Clonmel (IRE) | 2/12 | 16/5 | 2¾ | Philip Donovan | Jonathan Sweeney | Adare Manor Opportunity Mares Maiden Hurdle | Non-handicap (unclassified) | Hurdle | 2m3f | Soft | 11-7 | - | - | Tangara Bay (FR) | €7,657 | 51 | 0/11 |
| 3 Feb 26 | Fairyhouse (IRE) | 4/6 | 66/1 | dist | Philip Donovan | Jonathan Sweeney | BetVictor Solerina Mares Novice Hurdle | Grade 3 | Hurdle | 2m2½f | Heavy | 10-10 | - | - | Oldschool Outlaw (IRE) | €17,700 | 50 | 0/4 |
| 15 Dec 25 | Naas (IRE) | 7/19 | 66/1 | 17¼ | Philip Donovan | Jonathan Sweeney | Care At Home Services Mares Maiden Hurdle | Non-handicap (unclassified) | Hurdle | 2m | Soft to Heavy | 11-4 | - | - | Oldschool Outlaw (IRE) | €7,080 | 198 | 4/16 |
| 31 May 25 | Tramore (IRE) | 1/10 | 11/8F | won 4½ | Mr A P Ryan | Jonathan Sweeney | Irish Stallion Farms EBF (Mares) INH Flat Race | Non-handicap (unclassified) | NH Flat | 2m | Good to Yielding | 11-4 | - | - | Crossbar Getaway (IRE) | €6,490 | 89 | 0/7 |
| 3 Mar 25 | Leopardstown (IRE) | 4/14 | 3/1F | 2 | Mr Derek O'Connor | Jonathan Sweeney | Irish Stallion Farms EBF Mares INH Flat Race | Non-handicap (unclassified) | NH Flat | 2m | Yielding | 11-11 | - | - | Moon Eclipse (IRE) | €6,490 | 67 | 0/13 |
| 26 Dec 24 | Limerick (IRE) | 6/12 | 5/2F | dist | Mr A P Ryan | Jonathan Sweeney | JJ Kavanagh Buses Mares Flat Race | Non-handicap (unclassified) | NH Flat | 2m | Yielding to Soft | 11-4 | - | - | Shesakindofmagic (IRE) | €6,195 | - | 3/10 |
Sign Up To Our Newsletter Mares Handicap Hurdle
Handicap (unclassified)2m4fGood
All fields
- Date
- 10 Jul 26
- Course
- Cork
- Pos
- PU/16
- SP
- 10/3F
- Btn
- -
- Jockey
- Alan O'Sullivan
- Trainer
- Jonathan Sweeney
- Race
- Sign Up To Our Newsletter Mares Handicap Hurdle
- Class
- Handicap (unclassified)
- Type
- Hurdle
- Dist
- 2m4f
- Going
- Good
- Wgt
- 11-10
- OR
- 108
- Headgear
- t
- Winner / 2nd
- Arctic Flame (IRE)
- Winner prize
- €7,200
- Days
- 60
- Future form
- 0/14
Easy Clean Mares Maiden Hurdle
Non-handicap (unclassified)2m6½fGood to Yielding
All fields
- Date
- 11 May 26
- Course
- Killarney (IRE)
- Pos
- 4/16
- SP
- 3/1
- Btn
- 15¼
- Jockey
- Alan O'Sullivan
- Trainer
- Jonathan Sweeney
- Race
- Easy Clean Mares Maiden Hurdle
- Class
- Non-handicap (unclassified)
- Type
- Hurdle
- Dist
- 2m6½f
- Going
- Good to Yielding
- Wgt
- 11-0
- OR
- 109
- Headgear
- -
- Winner / 2nd
- Samba Train (IRE)
- Winner prize
- €7,068
- Days
- 46
- Future form
- 1/12
Adare Manor Opportunity Mares Maiden Hurdle
Non-handicap (unclassified)2m3fSoft
All fields
- Date
- 26 Mar 26
- Course
- Clonmel (IRE)
- Pos
- 2/12
- SP
- 16/5
- Btn
- 2¾
- Jockey
- Philip Donovan
- Trainer
- Jonathan Sweeney
- Race
- Adare Manor Opportunity Mares Maiden Hurdle
- Class
- Non-handicap (unclassified)
- Type
- Hurdle
- Dist
- 2m3f
- Going
- Soft
- Wgt
- 11-7
- OR
- -
- Headgear
- -
- Winner / 2nd
- Tangara Bay (FR)
- Winner prize
- €7,657
- Days
- 51
- Future form
- 0/11
BetVictor Solerina Mares Novice Hurdle
Grade 32m2½fHeavy
All fields
- Date
- 3 Feb 26
- Course
- Fairyhouse (IRE)
- Pos
- 4/6
- SP
- 66/1
- Btn
- dist
- Jockey
- Philip Donovan
- Trainer
- Jonathan Sweeney
- Race
- BetVictor Solerina Mares Novice Hurdle
- Class
- Grade 3
- Type
- Hurdle
- Dist
- 2m2½f
- Going
- Heavy
- Wgt
- 10-10
- OR
- -
- Headgear
- -
- Winner / 2nd
- Oldschool Outlaw (IRE)
- Winner prize
- €17,700
- Days
- 50
- Future form
- 0/4
Care At Home Services Mares Maiden Hurdle
Non-handicap (unclassified)2mSoft to Heavy
All fields
- Date
- 15 Dec 25
- Course
- Naas (IRE)
- Pos
- 7/19
- SP
- 66/1
- Btn
- 17¼
- Jockey
- Philip Donovan
- Trainer
- Jonathan Sweeney
- Race
- Care At Home Services Mares Maiden Hurdle
- Class
- Non-handicap (unclassified)
- Type
- Hurdle
- Dist
- 2m
- Going
- Soft to Heavy
- Wgt
- 11-4
- OR
- -
- Headgear
- -
- Winner / 2nd
- Oldschool Outlaw (IRE)
- Winner prize
- €7,080
- Days
- 198
- Future form
- 4/16
Irish Stallion Farms EBF (Mares) INH Flat Race
Non-handicap (unclassified)2mGood to Yielding
All fields
- Date
- 31 May 25
- Course
- Tramore (IRE)
- Pos
- 1/10
- SP
- 11/8F
- Btn
- won 4½
- Jockey
- Mr A P Ryan
- Trainer
- Jonathan Sweeney
- Race
- Irish Stallion Farms EBF (Mares) INH Flat Race
- Class
- Non-handicap (unclassified)
- Type
- NH Flat
- Dist
- 2m
- Going
- Good to Yielding
- Wgt
- 11-4
- OR
- -
- Headgear
- -
- Winner / 2nd
- Crossbar Getaway (IRE)
- Winner prize
- €6,490
- Days
- 89
- Future form
- 0/7
Irish Stallion Farms EBF Mares INH Flat Race
Non-handicap (unclassified)2mYielding
All fields
- Date
- 3 Mar 25
- Course
- Leopardstown (IRE)
- Pos
- 4/14
- SP
- 3/1F
- Btn
- 2
- Jockey
- Mr Derek O'Connor
- Trainer
- Jonathan Sweeney
- Race
- Irish Stallion Farms EBF Mares INH Flat Race
- Class
- Non-handicap (unclassified)
- Type
- NH Flat
- Dist
- 2m
- Going
- Yielding
- Wgt
- 11-11
- OR
- -
- Headgear
- -
- Winner / 2nd
- Moon Eclipse (IRE)
- Winner prize
- €6,490
- Days
- 67
- Future form
- 0/13
JJ Kavanagh Buses Mares Flat Race
Non-handicap (unclassified)2mYielding to Soft
All fields
- Date
- 26 Dec 24
- Course
- Limerick (IRE)
- Pos
- 6/12
- SP
- 5/2F
- Btn
- dist
- Jockey
- Mr A P Ryan
- Trainer
- Jonathan Sweeney
- Race
- JJ Kavanagh Buses Mares Flat Race
- Class
- Non-handicap (unclassified)
- Type
- NH Flat
- Dist
- 2m
- Going
- Yielding to Soft
- Wgt
- 11-4
- OR
- -
- Headgear
- -
- Winner / 2nd
- Shesakindofmagic (IRE)
- Winner prize
- €6,195
- Days
- -
- Future form
- 3/10
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
| Date | Course | Race | This horse | Winner next time | Their pos | Won on | At | Race won |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 May 26 | Killarney (IRE) | Easy Clean Mares Maiden Hurdle | 4/16 | Poetic Twist (IRE) | 2 | 29 May 26 | Tramore (IRE) | Success Days At Kilbarry Lodge Stud Mares Maiden Hurdle |
| 15 Dec 25 | Naas (IRE) | Care At Home Services Mares Maiden Hurdle | 7/19 | Oldschool Outlaw (IRE) | 1 | 3 Feb 26 | Fairyhouse (IRE) | BetVictor Solerina Mares Novice Hurdle |
| 15 Dec 25 | Naas (IRE) | Care At Home Services Mares Maiden Hurdle | 7/19 | Bambino Fever (IRE) | 2 | 14 Jan 26 | Fairyhouse (IRE) | Download The Tote App Mares Maiden Hurdle |
| 15 Dec 25 | Naas (IRE) | Care At Home Services Mares Maiden Hurdle | 7/19 | Radiator Springs (IRE) | 3 | 8 Jan 26 | Clonmel (IRE) | Kilsheelan Mares Maiden Hurdle |
| 15 Dec 25 | Naas (IRE) | Care At Home Services Mares Maiden Hurdle | 7/19 | Ill Raise A Glass (IRE) | 8 | 12 Jan 26 | Punchestown (IRE) | Matchbook 50:50 Graduation Series Mares Maiden Hurdle |
| 26 Dec 24 | Limerick (IRE) | JJ Kavanagh Buses Mares Flat Race | 6/12 | Forceonmyown (IRE) | 2 | 13 Jan 25 | Punchestown (IRE) | Irish Stallion Farms EBF Mares Flat Race |
| 26 Dec 24 | Limerick (IRE) | JJ Kavanagh Buses Mares Flat Race | 6/12 | Ufouria (IRE) | 4 | 17 Jan 25 | Cork (IRE) | Irish Stallion Farms EBF Mares (Pro/Am) INH Flat Race |
| 26 Dec 24 | Limerick (IRE) | JJ Kavanagh Buses Mares Flat Race | 6/12 | Ill Raise A Glass (IRE) | 7 | 20 Mar 25 | Cork (IRE) | Buy Tickets For The Easter Festival Online Now Mares (Ladies Pro/Am) INH Flat… |
- 4/1611 May 26 · Killarney (IRE)
Easy Clean Mares Maiden Hurdle
All fields
- Date
- 11 May 26
- Course
- Killarney (IRE)
- Race
- Easy Clean Mares Maiden Hurdle
- This horse
- 4/16
- Winner next time
- Poetic Twist (IRE)
- Their pos
- 2
- Won on
- 29 May 26
- Race won
- Success Days At Kilbarry Lodge Stud Mares Maiden Hurdle
- 7/1915 Dec 25 · Naas (IRE)
Care At Home Services Mares Maiden Hurdle
All fields
- Date
- 15 Dec 25
- Course
- Naas (IRE)
- Race
- Care At Home Services Mares Maiden Hurdle
- This horse
- 7/19
- Winner next time
- Oldschool Outlaw (IRE)
- Their pos
- 1
- Won on
- 3 Feb 26
- Race won
- BetVictor Solerina Mares Novice Hurdle
- 7/1915 Dec 25 · Naas (IRE)
Care At Home Services Mares Maiden Hurdle
All fields
- Date
- 15 Dec 25
- Course
- Naas (IRE)
- Race
- Care At Home Services Mares Maiden Hurdle
- This horse
- 7/19
- Winner next time
- Bambino Fever (IRE)
- Their pos
- 2
- Won on
- 14 Jan 26
- Race won
- Download The Tote App Mares Maiden Hurdle
- 7/1915 Dec 25 · Naas (IRE)
Care At Home Services Mares Maiden Hurdle
All fields
- Date
- 15 Dec 25
- Course
- Naas (IRE)
- Race
- Care At Home Services Mares Maiden Hurdle
- This horse
- 7/19
- Winner next time
- Radiator Springs (IRE)
- Their pos
- 3
- Won on
- 8 Jan 26
- Race won
- Kilsheelan Mares Maiden Hurdle
- 7/1915 Dec 25 · Naas (IRE)
Care At Home Services Mares Maiden Hurdle
All fields
- Date
- 15 Dec 25
- Course
- Naas (IRE)
- Race
- Care At Home Services Mares Maiden Hurdle
- This horse
- 7/19
- Winner next time
- Ill Raise A Glass (IRE)
- Their pos
- 8
- Won on
- 12 Jan 26
- Race won
- Matchbook 50:50 Graduation Series Mares Maiden Hurdle
- 6/1226 Dec 24 · Limerick (IRE)
JJ Kavanagh Buses Mares Flat Race
All fields
- Date
- 26 Dec 24
- Course
- Limerick (IRE)
- Race
- JJ Kavanagh Buses Mares Flat Race
- This horse
- 6/12
- Winner next time
- Forceonmyown (IRE)
- Their pos
- 2
- Won on
- 13 Jan 25
- Race won
- Irish Stallion Farms EBF Mares Flat Race
- 6/1226 Dec 24 · Limerick (IRE)
JJ Kavanagh Buses Mares Flat Race
All fields
- Date
- 26 Dec 24
- Course
- Limerick (IRE)
- Race
- JJ Kavanagh Buses Mares Flat Race
- This horse
- 6/12
- Winner next time
- Ufouria (IRE)
- Their pos
- 4
- Won on
- 17 Jan 25
- Race won
- Irish Stallion Farms EBF Mares (Pro/Am) INH Flat Race
- 6/1226 Dec 24 · Limerick (IRE)
JJ Kavanagh Buses Mares Flat Race
All fields
- Date
- 26 Dec 24
- Course
- Limerick (IRE)
- Race
- JJ Kavanagh Buses Mares Flat Race
- This horse
- 6/12
- Winner next time
- Ill Raise A Glass (IRE)
- Their pos
- 7
- Won on
- 20 Mar 25
- Race won
- Buy Tickets For The Easter Festival Online Now Mares (Ladies Pro/Am) INH Flat…
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
| Trainer | First run | Last run | First run for yard | OR first run | OR last run | Best OR | Runs | Wins | 2nd | 3rd | Win % | Place % | Prize GB (£) | Prize IRE (€) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonathan Sweeney | 26 Dec 24 | 10 Jul 26 | 6/12 | 109 | 108 | 109 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 0 | £0 | €11,160 |
Jonathan Sweeney
- Trainer
- Jonathan Sweeney
- First run
- 26 Dec 24
- Last run
- 10 Jul 26
- First run for yard
- 6/12
- OR first run
- 109
- OR last run
- 108
- Best OR
- 109
- Runs
- 8
- Wins
- 1
- 2nd
- 1
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £0
- Prize IRE (€)
- €11,160
Trained by one trainer throughout its British and Irish career.
Stats
Career summary by code (GB & IRE)
| Code | Runs | Wins | 2nd | 3rd | Win % | Place % | Prize GB (£) | Prize IRE (€) | Best OR | First run | Last run |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| National Hunt | 8 | 1 | 1 | 0 | £0 | €11,160 | 109 | 26 Dec 24 | 10 Jul 26 |
National Hunt
- Code
- National Hunt
- Runs
- 8
- Wins
- 1
- 2nd
- 1
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £0
- Prize IRE (€)
- €11,160
- Best OR
- 109
- First run
- 26 Dec 24
- Last run
- 10 Jul 26
Placed = 1st in 2-4 runners, 1st-2nd in 5-7, 1st-3rd in 8+.
By race type
| Race type | Runs | Wins | 2nd | 3rd | Win % | Place % | Prize GB (£) | Prize IRE (€) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hurdle | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | £0 | €4,125 | ||
| NH Flat | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | £0 | €7,035 |
Hurdle
- Race type
- Hurdle
- Runs
- 5
- Wins
- 0
- 2nd
- 1
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £0
- Prize IRE (€)
- €4,125
NH Flat
- Race type
- NH Flat
- Runs
- 3
- Wins
- 1
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £0
- Prize IRE (€)
- €7,035
By going
| Going | Runs | Wins | 2nd | 3rd | Win % | Place % | Prize GB (£) | Prize IRE (€) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Good | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | £0 | €0 | ||
| Good to Yielding | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | £0 | €6,958 | ||
| Yielding | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | £0 | €440 | ||
| Yielding to Soft | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | £0 | €105 | ||
| Soft | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | £0 | €2,457 | ||
| Soft to Heavy | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | £0 | €0 | ||
| Heavy | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | £0 | €1,200 |
Good
- Going
- Good
- Runs
- 1
- Wins
- 0
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £0
- Prize IRE (€)
- €0
Good to Yielding
- Going
- Good to Yielding
- Runs
- 2
- Wins
- 1
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £0
- Prize IRE (€)
- €6,958
Yielding
- Going
- Yielding
- Runs
- 1
- Wins
- 0
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £0
- Prize IRE (€)
- €440
Yielding to Soft
- Going
- Yielding to Soft
- Runs
- 1
- Wins
- 0
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £0
- Prize IRE (€)
- €105
Soft
- Going
- Soft
- Runs
- 1
- Wins
- 0
- 2nd
- 1
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £0
- Prize IRE (€)
- €2,457
Soft to Heavy
- Going
- Soft to Heavy
- Runs
- 1
- Wins
- 0
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £0
- Prize IRE (€)
- €0
Heavy
- Going
- Heavy
- Runs
- 1
- Wins
- 0
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £0
- Prize IRE (€)
- €1,200
By distance
| Distance | Runs | Wins | 2nd | 3rd | Win % | Place % | Prize GB (£) | Prize IRE (€) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2m to 2m1f | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | £0 | €7,035 | ||
| 2m2f to 2m5f | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | £0 | €3,657 | ||
| 2m6f to 3m1f | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | £0 | €468 |
2m to 2m1f
- Distance
- 2m to 2m1f
- Runs
- 4
- Wins
- 1
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £0
- Prize IRE (€)
- €7,035
2m2f to 2m5f
- Distance
- 2m2f to 2m5f
- Runs
- 3
- Wins
- 0
- 2nd
- 1
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £0
- Prize IRE (€)
- €3,657
2m6f to 3m1f
- Distance
- 2m6f to 3m1f
- Runs
- 1
- Wins
- 0
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £0
- Prize IRE (€)
- €468
Flat bands: 5f-6f, 7f-1m, 9f-11f, 12f-13f, 14f+. NH bands: 2m-2m1f, 2m2f-2m5f, 2m6f-3m1f, 3m2f+.
By course
| Course | Runs | Wins | 2nd | 3rd | Win % | Place % | Prize GB (£) | Prize IRE (€) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tramore (IRE) | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | £0 | €6,490 | ||
| Clonmel (IRE) | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | £0 | €2,457 | ||
| Cork | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | £0 | €0 | ||
| Fairyhouse (IRE) | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | £0 | €1,200 | ||
| Killarney (IRE) | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | £0 | €468 | ||
| Leopardstown (IRE) | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | £0 | €440 | ||
| Limerick (IRE) | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | £0 | €105 | ||
| Naas (IRE) | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | £0 | €0 |
Tramore (IRE)
- Course
- Tramore (IRE)
- Runs
- 1
- Wins
- 1
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £0
- Prize IRE (€)
- €6,490
Clonmel (IRE)
- Course
- Clonmel (IRE)
- Runs
- 1
- Wins
- 0
- 2nd
- 1
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £0
- Prize IRE (€)
- €2,457
Cork
- Course
- Cork
- Runs
- 1
- Wins
- 0
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £0
- Prize IRE (€)
- €0
Fairyhouse (IRE)
- Course
- Fairyhouse (IRE)
- Runs
- 1
- Wins
- 0
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £0
- Prize IRE (€)
- €1,200
Killarney (IRE)
- Course
- Killarney (IRE)
- Runs
- 1
- Wins
- 0
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £0
- Prize IRE (€)
- €468
Leopardstown (IRE)
- Course
- Leopardstown (IRE)
- Runs
- 1
- Wins
- 0
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £0
- Prize IRE (€)
- €440
Limerick (IRE)
- Course
- Limerick (IRE)
- Runs
- 1
- Wins
- 0
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £0
- Prize IRE (€)
- €105
Naas (IRE)
- Course
- Naas (IRE)
- Runs
- 1
- Wins
- 0
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £0
- Prize IRE (€)
- €0
By class
| Class | Runs | Wins | 2nd | 3rd | Win % | Place % | Prize GB (£) | Prize IRE (€) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | £0 | €1,200 | ||
| Non-handicap (unclassified) | 6 | 1 | 1 | 0 | £0 | €9,960 | ||
| Handicap (unclassified) | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | £0 | €0 |
Grade 3
- Class
- Grade 3
- Runs
- 1
- Wins
- 0
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £0
- Prize IRE (€)
- €1,200
Non-handicap (unclassified)
- Class
- Non-handicap (unclassified)
- Runs
- 6
- Wins
- 1
- 2nd
- 1
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £0
- Prize IRE (€)
- €9,960
Handicap (unclassified)
- Class
- Handicap (unclassified)
- Runs
- 1
- Wins
- 0
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £0
- Prize IRE (€)
- €0
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
| Runners | Runs | Wins | 2nd | 3rd | Win % | Place % | Prize GB (£) | Prize IRE (€) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 to 8 runners | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | £0 | €1,200 | ||
| 9 to 12 runners | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | £0 | €9,052 | ||
| 13 to 16 runners | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | £0 | €908 | ||
| 17+ runners | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | £0 | €0 |
6 to 8 runners
- Runners
- 6 to 8 runners
- Runs
- 1
- Wins
- 0
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £0
- Prize IRE (€)
- €1,200
9 to 12 runners
- Runners
- 9 to 12 runners
- Runs
- 3
- Wins
- 1
- 2nd
- 1
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £0
- Prize IRE (€)
- €9,052
13 to 16 runners
- Runners
- 13 to 16 runners
- Runs
- 3
- Wins
- 0
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £0
- Prize IRE (€)
- €908
17+ runners
- Runners
- 17+ runners
- Runs
- 1
- Wins
- 0
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £0
- Prize IRE (€)
- €0
By month
| Month | Runs | Wins | 2nd | 3rd | Win % | Place % | Prize GB (£) | Prize IRE (€) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| February | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | £0 | €1,200 | ||
| March | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | £0 | €2,897 | ||
| May | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | £0 | €6,958 | ||
| July | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | £0 | €0 | ||
| December | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | £0 | €105 |
February
- Month
- February
- Runs
- 1
- Wins
- 0
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £0
- Prize IRE (€)
- €1,200
March
- Month
- March
- Runs
- 2
- Wins
- 0
- 2nd
- 1
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £0
- Prize IRE (€)
- €2,897
May
- Month
- May
- Runs
- 2
- Wins
- 1
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £0
- Prize IRE (€)
- €6,958
July
- Month
- July
- Runs
- 1
- Wins
- 0
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £0
- Prize IRE (€)
- €0
December
- Month
- December
- Runs
- 2
- Wins
- 0
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £0
- Prize IRE (€)
- €105
By jockey
| Jockey | Runs | Wins | 2nd | 3rd | Win % | Place % | Prize GB (£) | Prize IRE (€) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philip Donovan | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | £0 | €3,657 | ||
| Mr A P Ryan | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | £0 | €6,595 | ||
| Alan O'Sullivan | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | £0 | €468 | ||
| Mr Derek O'Connor | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | £0 | €440 |
Philip Donovan
- Jockey
- Philip Donovan
- Runs
- 3
- Wins
- 0
- 2nd
- 1
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £0
- Prize IRE (€)
- €3,657
Mr A P Ryan
- Jockey
- Mr A P Ryan
- Runs
- 2
- Wins
- 1
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £0
- Prize IRE (€)
- €6,595
Alan O'Sullivan
- Jockey
- Alan O'Sullivan
- Runs
- 2
- Wins
- 0
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £0
- Prize IRE (€)
- €468
Mr Derek O'Connor
- Jockey
- Mr Derek O'Connor
- Runs
- 1
- Wins
- 0
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £0
- Prize IRE (€)
- €440
By trainer
| Trainer | Runs | Wins | 2nd | 3rd | Win % | Place % | Prize GB (£) | Prize IRE (€) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonathan Sweeney | 8 | 1 | 1 | 0 | £0 | €11,160 |
Jonathan Sweeney
- Trainer
- Jonathan Sweeney
- Runs
- 8
- Wins
- 1
- 2nd
- 1
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £0
- Prize IRE (€)
- €11,160
By headgear
| Headgear | Runs | Wins | 2nd | 3rd | Win % | Place % | Prize GB (£) | Prize IRE (€) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No headgear | 7 | 1 | 1 | 0 | £0 | €11,160 | ||
| t | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | £0 | €0 |
No headgear
- Headgear
- No headgear
- Runs
- 7
- Wins
- 1
- 2nd
- 1
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £0
- Prize IRE (€)
- €11,160
t
- Headgear
- t
- Runs
- 1
- Wins
- 0
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £0
- Prize IRE (€)
- €0
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 run | Runs | Wins | 2nd | 3rd | Win % | Place % | Prize GB (£) | Prize IRE (€) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Debut / no previous run | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | £0 | €105 | ||
| 31 to 60 days | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | £0 | €4,125 | ||
| 61 to 120 days | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | £0 | €6,930 | ||
| 121 to 365 days | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | £0 | €0 |
Debut / no previous run
- Days since last run
- Debut / no previous run
- Runs
- 1
- Wins
- 0
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £0
- Prize IRE (€)
- €105
31 to 60 days
- Days since last run
- 31 to 60 days
- Runs
- 4
- Wins
- 0
- 2nd
- 1
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £0
- Prize IRE (€)
- €4,125
61 to 120 days
- Days since last run
- 61 to 120 days
- Runs
- 2
- Wins
- 1
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £0
- Prize IRE (€)
- €6,930
121 to 365 days
- Days since last run
- 121 to 365 days
- Runs
- 1
- Wins
- 0
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £0
- Prize IRE (€)
- €0
Counted from the previous run in Britain or Ireland; runs abroad are not seen.
By first-time headgear
| Headgear | Runs | Wins | 2nd | 3rd | Win % | Place % | Prize GB (£) | Prize IRE (€) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| First time in any headgear | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | £0 | €0 | ||
| First time tongue strap | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | £0 | €0 | ||
| No headgear | 7 | 1 | 1 | 0 | £0 | €11,160 |
First time in any headgear
- Headgear
- First time in any headgear
- Runs
- 1
- Wins
- 0
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £0
- Prize IRE (€)
- €0
First time tongue strap
- Headgear
- First time tongue strap
- Runs
- 1
- Wins
- 0
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £0
- Prize IRE (€)
- €0
No headgear
- Headgear
- No headgear
- Runs
- 7
- Wins
- 1
- 2nd
- 1
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £0
- Prize IRE (€)
- €11,160
A run can count in more than one "first time" row (e.g. first-time blinkers and first headgear of any kind). First time is judged against earlier British and Irish runs only.
Pedigree
Pedigree
Sire branchShirocco
Parent · 1
- SireShirocco
Grandparents · 2
- Sire's sireMonsun (GER)
- Sire's damSo Sedulous (USA)
Great-grandparents · 4
- Sire's sire's sireNot traced
- Sire's sire's damNot traced
- Sire's dam's sireNot traced
- Sire's dam's damNot traced
Dam branchLady Bernie
Parent · 1
- DamLady Bernie
Grandparents · 2
- Dam's sireSupreme Leader (GB)
- Dam's damNoon Hunting (GB)
Great-grandparents · 4
- Dam's sire's sireNot traced
- Dam's sire's damNot traced
- Dam's dam's sireNot traced
- Dam's dam's damNot traced
Noon Hunting (GB)
Not traced
Not traced
Not traced
Not traced
Not traced
Not traced
Not traced
Not traced
Breeding card
HorseEarly Bird
Sexmare
Foaled2019
SireShirocco
DamLady Bernie
DamsireSupreme Leader (GB)
Sire's sireMonsun (GER)
Sire's damSo Sedulous (USA)
2nd damNoon Hunting (GB)
Dam's produce2 winners from 4 runners
Notable siblingEasyontheeye (IRE)
Female line
- Lady Bernie (IRE) · by Supreme Leader (GB) · 2 winners from 4 runners
- Noon Hunting (GB) · 5 winners from 7 runners
Sire, dam and damsire
| Sire | Dam | Damsire | Foaled | Colour | Sex | Sire's avg winning distance | Damsire's avg winning distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shirocco | Lady Bernie | Supreme Leader (GB) | 20 May 19 | bay | mare | Flat 12.1f · NH 2m4f | Flat 14.3f · NH 2m4f |
Shirocco
- Sire
- Shirocco
- Dam
- Lady Bernie
- Damsire
- Supreme Leader (GB)
- Foaled
- 20 May 19
- Colour
- bay
- Sex
- mare
- Sire's avg winning distance
- Flat 12.1f · NH 2m4f
- Damsire's avg winning distance
- Flat 14.3f · NH 2m4f
Progeny of Shirocco in this horse's best conditions
| Condition | Runs | Wins | Placed | Win % | Place % | This horse runs | This horse wins |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All National Hunt runs | 6,791 | 787 | 1,823 | 8 | 1 | ||
| At 2m to 2m1f | 2,533 | 257 | 619 | 4 | 1 | ||
| On Good going | 2,646 | 299 | 710 | 3 | 1 | ||
| At 2m to 2m1f on Good going | 916 | 86 | 216 | 1 | 1 |
All National Hunt runs
- Condition
- All National Hunt runs
- Runs
- 6,791
- Wins
- 787
- Placed
- 1,823
- Win %
- Place %
- This horse runs
- 8
- This horse wins
- 1
At 2m to 2m1f
- Condition
- At 2m to 2m1f
- Runs
- 2,533
- Wins
- 257
- Placed
- 619
- Win %
- Place %
- This horse runs
- 4
- This horse wins
- 1
On Good going
- Condition
- On Good going
- Runs
- 2,646
- Wins
- 299
- Placed
- 710
- Win %
- Place %
- This horse runs
- 3
- This horse wins
- 1
At 2m to 2m1f on Good going
- Condition
- At 2m to 2m1f on Good going
- Runs
- 916
- Wins
- 86
- Placed
- 216
- Win %
- Place %
- This horse runs
- 1
- 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.
Shirocco × Supreme Leader mares (the cross)
| Code | Runners | Winners | Winners % | Black-type winners | Runs | Wins | 2nd/3rd | Win % | Prize GB (£) | Prize IRE (€) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| National Hunt | 10 | 5 | 2 | 107 | 13 | 28 | £168,715 | €125,470 |
National Hunt
- Code
- National Hunt
- Runners
- 10
- Winners
- 5
- Winners %
- Black-type winners
- 2
- Runs
- 107
- Wins
- 13
- 2nd/3rd
- 28
- Win %
- Prize GB (£)
- £168,715
- Prize IRE (€)
- €125,470
All British and Irish runners by this sire out of mares by this damsire, since 1990 (includes this horse). Black type = Group/Grade 1-3 or Listed winner.
Best of the cross
| Horse | Runs | Wins | Black-type wins | Best win | Prize GB (£) | Prize IRE (€) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Highway One O Two (IRE) | 24 | 5 | 1 | Group/Grade 2 | £113,616 | €0 |
| Queens Brook (IRE) | 14 | 5 | 2 | Group/Grade 3 | £46,978 | €86,975 |
| Early Bird (IRE) | 8 | 1 | 0 | - | £0 | €11,160 |
| Red Iron (IRE) | 8 | 1 | 0 | - | £0 | €7,080 |
| Roccos Inspiration (IRE) | 22 | 1 | 0 | - | £7,425 | €15,715 |
| A Truant Always (IRE) | 3 | 0 | 0 | - | £0 | €0 |
| Roccocal (IRE) | 6 | 0 | 0 | - | £0 | €490 |
| Coral Lad (IRE) | 6 | 0 | 0 | - | £553 | €0 |
| Awesome Shirocco (IRE) | 7 | 0 | 0 | - | £0 | €4,050 |
| Shiroccodee (GB) | 9 | 0 | 0 | - | £143 | €0 |
Highway One O Two (IRE)
- Runs
- 24
- Wins
- 5
- Black-type wins
- 1
- Best win
- Group/Grade 2
- Prize GB (£)
- £113,616
- Prize IRE (€)
- €0
Queens Brook (IRE)
- Horse
- Queens Brook (IRE)
- Runs
- 14
- Wins
- 5
- Black-type wins
- 2
- Best win
- Group/Grade 3
- Prize GB (£)
- £46,978
- Prize IRE (€)
- €86,975
Early Bird (IRE)
- Horse
- Early Bird (IRE)
- Runs
- 8
- Wins
- 1
- Black-type wins
- 0
- Prize GB (£)
- £0
- Prize IRE (€)
- €11,160
Red Iron (IRE)
- Horse
- Red Iron (IRE)
- Runs
- 8
- Wins
- 1
- Black-type wins
- 0
- Prize GB (£)
- £0
- Prize IRE (€)
- €7,080
Roccos Inspiration (IRE)
- Runs
- 22
- Wins
- 1
- Black-type wins
- 0
- Prize GB (£)
- £7,425
- Prize IRE (€)
- €15,715
A Truant Always (IRE)
- Runs
- 3
- Wins
- 0
- Black-type wins
- 0
- Prize GB (£)
- £0
- Prize IRE (€)
- €0
Roccocal (IRE)
- Horse
- Roccocal (IRE)
- Runs
- 6
- Wins
- 0
- Black-type wins
- 0
- Prize GB (£)
- £0
- Prize IRE (€)
- €490
Coral Lad (IRE)
- Horse
- Coral Lad (IRE)
- Runs
- 6
- Wins
- 0
- Black-type wins
- 0
- Prize GB (£)
- £553
- Prize IRE (€)
- €0
Awesome Shirocco (IRE)
- Runs
- 7
- Wins
- 0
- Black-type wins
- 0
- Prize GB (£)
- £0
- Prize IRE (€)
- €4,050
Shiroccodee (GB)
- Horse
- Shiroccodee (GB)
- Runs
- 9
- Wins
- 0
- Black-type wins
- 0
- Prize GB (£)
- £143
- Prize IRE (€)
- €0
Top 12 by best win level, then wins.
Ratings
Official ratings
| Code | Current OR | Highest OR | Lowest OR | Rated runs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| National Hunt | 108 | 109 | 108 | 2 |
National Hunt
- Code
- National Hunt
- Current OR
- 108
- Highest OR
- 109
- Lowest OR
- 108
- Rated runs
- 2
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
| Date | Course | Code | OR | Change | Pos |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Jul 26 | Cork | NH | 108 | -1 | PU/16 |
| 11 May 26 | Killarney (IRE) | NH | 109 | - | 4/16 |
- PU/1610 Jul 26 · Cork
All fields
- Date
- 10 Jul 26
- Course
- Cork
- Code
- NH
- OR
- 108
- Change
- -1
- Pos
- PU/16
- 4/1611 May 26 · Killarney (IRE)
All fields
- Date
- 11 May 26
- Course
- Killarney (IRE)
- Code
- NH
- OR
- 109
- Change
- -
- Pos
- 4/16
Current mark v winning marks
| Code | Current OR | OR last run | Change | Highest OR | v highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| National Hunt | 108 | 108 | 0 | 109 | -1 |
National Hunt
- Code
- National Hunt
- Current OR
- 108
- OR last run
- 108
- Change
- 0
- Highest OR
- 109
- v highest
- -1
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
- G1 winners
- 0
- Produce
- 2 winners from 4 runners
Full siblings
No other foal by Shirocco (GER) out of Lady Bernie (IRE) has raced in Britain or Ireland.
Half siblings
By Kalanisi (IRE)
- Easyontheeye (IRE)0W · 7R
By Yeats (IRE)
- Jay Bee Why (IRE)2W · 17R
By Pour Moi (IRE)
- Takeachancewithme (IRE)0W · 1R
Female line
- 1Lady Bernie (IRE) · by Supreme Leader (GB)
- 2Noon Hunting (GB)
Notable relatives
Uncle (out of 2nd dam)
- Lordberniebouffant (IRE)4W · 27R · 1 black-type
In brief
How old is Early Bird?
Early Bird is a 7-year-old bay mare, foaled on 20 May 2019.
Who are the sire and dam of Early Bird?
Early Bird is by Shirocco out of Lady Bernie, a daughter of Supreme Leader (GB).
Who trains Early Bird?
Early Bird is trained by Jonathan Sweeney and owned by Michael Lacy, and has run for no other trainer in Britain or Ireland.
What is Early Bird's race record?
In Britain and Ireland, Early Bird has won 1 of 8 races (13%). Runs abroad (for example in France, Dubai or the USA) are not included.
What is Early Bird's biggest win?
Early Bird's only win in Britain or Ireland came in the Irish Stallion Farms EBF (Mares) INH Flat Race at Tramore (IRE) on 31 May 2025.
Has Early Bird ever been beaten?
Early Bird has been beaten 7 times in 8 runs in Britain and Ireland, the first time on 26 December 2024 at Limerick (IRE) (6th of 12).
What is Early Bird's official rating?
Early Bird is officially rated 108 over jumps (career high 109).
When did Early Bird last run?
Early Bird last ran in Britain or Ireland on 10 July 2026 at Cork in the Sign Up To Our Newsletter Mares Handicap Hurdle (result: pulled up, 16 ran).
Is Early Bird related to any top horses?
Early Bird's black-type relatives in Britain and Ireland include Lordberniebouffant (IRE) (uncle, Grade 3 winner), from the Noon Hunting (GB) family.
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