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Fool Me Once (IRE) silks

Horse profile

Fool Me Once

Valirann (FR) × French Elegance (IRE) (Presenting (GB))
Sex
gelding
Foaled
2020
Colour
bay
Highest OR
109
Record (GB & IRE)
0 wins from 16 runs (0%)
Prize money (GB & IRE)
€6,305 IRE
Official rating
95 (Jumps)
Last run (GB & IRE)
21 Jul 2026, Ballinrobe (IRE) (11/16)
Last win (GB & IRE)
Yet to win
Recent form
15888242543105PU141411

Fool Me Once has no declared runs or entries in Britain or Ireland at the moment.

Form

Race record

DateCoursePosSPBtnJockeyTrainerRaceClassTypeDistGoingWgtORHeadgearWinner / 2ndWinner prizeDaysFuture form
21 Jul 26Ballinrobe (IRE)11/1612/122¼Keith DonoghueGavin CromwellSweeney Oil Handicap Hurdle (Div II)Handicap (unclassified)Hurdle2m6fGood11-1095-She'll Be Kept (IRE)€6,000742/11
8 May 26Downpatrick (IRE)14/1513/2distEoghan FineganGavin CromwellRoad Stud Installations Handicap HurdleHandicap (unclassified)Hurdle2m6fGood11-497-Gangster Granny (IRE)€5,900523/13
17 Mar 26Down Royal (IRE)14/1812/1distTom BuckleyGavin CromwellBluegrass Respire Handicap Hurdle (Div II)Handicap (unclassified)Hurdle2m4½fYielding11-1399-Let Him B (IRE)€5,9001161/15
21 Nov 25Fairyhouse (IRE)PU/1512/1-Mr J R MartinGavin CromwellJohn Thomas McNamara Series (Q.R.) Handicap HurdleHandicap (unclassified)Hurdle2m4½fHeavy11-10102-On Your Way (IRE)€7,080331/12
19 Oct 25Limerick (IRE)5/1312/128¼Keith DonoghueGavin CromwellLubriSyn Handicap HurdleHandicap (unclassified)Hurdle2m3½fSoft11-12104pMidleton Rare (IRE)€6,785241/11
25 Sep 25Listowel (IRE)10/1718/112Eoin StaplesGavin CromwellAdare Manor Opportunity Handicap HurdleHandicap (unclassified)Hurdle2mGood to Yielding11-8106pFast Felix (IRE)€8,260311/14
25 Aug 25Downpatrick (IRE)3/611/426½Eoin StaplesGavin CromwellRandox Maiden HurdleNon-handicap (unclassified)Hurdle2m6fGood10-11108pPenny Perfect (IRE)€5,900171/5
8 Aug 25Wexford (IRE)4/149/42½Eoin StaplesGavin CromwellThink Print & Design Maiden HurdleNon-handicap (unclassified)Hurdle2m1fGood to Yielding10-11109-Lady Doyanne (IRE)€5,900240/10
15 Jul 25Downpatrick (IRE)5/67/4F25Eoin StaplesGavin CromwellRandox Handicap HurdleHandicap (unclassified)Hurdle2m3fGood11-4109-Woodstream Lad (IRE)€6,785671/3
9 May 25Downpatrick (IRE)2/92/14½Keith DonoghueGavin CromwellRandox Maiden HurdleNon-handicap (unclassified)Hurdle2m6fGood11-12109-Game On (GB)€5,900150/7
24 Apr 25Kilbeggan (IRE)4/1413/25½Keith DonoghueGavin CromwellKilbegganRaces.com Handicap HurdleHandicap (unclassified)Hurdle2m2fGood to Yielding11-11109-Pakens Rock (IRE)€6,785251/12
30 Mar 25Downpatrick (IRE)2/114/1J8½Keith DonoghueGavin CromwellGrant Bros Developments Handicap HurdleHandicap (unclassified)Hurdle2m2fGood11-8105-A Mere Bagatelle (IRE)€6,785311/10
27 Feb 25Clonmel (IRE)8/1550/127¼Sean FlanaganGavin CromwellClonmel Novice Handicap HurdleHandicap (unclassified)Hurdle2m3fHeavy11-8106-Moudan (IRE)€6,785241/14
3 Feb 25Punchestown (IRE)8/2266/1distKeith DonoghueGavin CromwellLadbrokes "Big Value You Can Bet On" Maiden HurdleNon-handicap (unclassified)Hurdle2mHeavy11-12--Ethical Diamond (IRE)€7,080181/20
16 Jan 25Fairyhouse (IRE)8/1366/1distKieren BuckleyGavin CromwellFairyhouse Racecourse Of The Year 2024 Maiden HurdleNon-handicap (unclassified)Hurdle2mSoft11-4--Kiss Will (FR)€5,900111/12
5 Jan 25Naas (IRE)15/21150/1distKieren BuckleyGavin CromwellI.N.H. Stallion Owners Irish EBF Maiden HurdleNon-handicap (unclassified)Hurdle2mHeavy11-12--Joystick (FR)€8,850-2/19
  • 11/1621 Jul 26 · Ballinrobe (IRE)12/1

    Sweeney Oil Handicap Hurdle (Div II)

    Handicap (unclassified)2m6fGood

    All fields
    Date
    21 Jul 26
    Pos
    11/16
    SP
    12/1
    Btn
    22¼
    Race
    Sweeney Oil Handicap Hurdle (Div II)
    Class
    Handicap (unclassified)
    Type
    Hurdle
    Dist
    2m6f
    Going
    Good
    Wgt
    11-10
    OR
    95
    Headgear
    -
    Winner prize
    €6,000
    Days
    74
    Future form
    2/11
  • 14/158 May 26 · Downpatrick (IRE)13/2

    Road Stud Installations Handicap Hurdle

    Handicap (unclassified)2m6fGood

    All fields
    Date
    8 May 26
    Pos
    14/15
    SP
    13/2
    Btn
    dist
    Race
    Road Stud Installations Handicap Hurdle
    Class
    Handicap (unclassified)
    Type
    Hurdle
    Dist
    2m6f
    Going
    Good
    Wgt
    11-4
    OR
    97
    Headgear
    -
    Winner prize
    €5,900
    Days
    52
    Future form
    3/13
  • 14/1817 Mar 26 · Down Royal (IRE)12/1

    Bluegrass Respire Handicap Hurdle (Div II)

    Handicap (unclassified)2m4½fYielding

    All fields
    Date
    17 Mar 26
    Pos
    14/18
    SP
    12/1
    Btn
    dist
    Race
    Bluegrass Respire Handicap Hurdle (Div II)
    Class
    Handicap (unclassified)
    Type
    Hurdle
    Dist
    2m4½f
    Going
    Yielding
    Wgt
    11-13
    OR
    99
    Headgear
    -
    Winner / 2nd
    Let Him B (IRE)
    Winner prize
    €5,900
    Days
    116
    Future form
    1/15
  • PU/1521 Nov 25 · Fairyhouse (IRE)12/1

    John Thomas McNamara Series (Q.R.) Handicap Hurdle

    Handicap (unclassified)2m4½fHeavy

    All fields
    Date
    21 Nov 25
    Pos
    PU/15
    SP
    12/1
    Btn
    -
    Race
    John Thomas McNamara Series (Q.R.) Handicap Hurdle
    Class
    Handicap (unclassified)
    Type
    Hurdle
    Dist
    2m4½f
    Going
    Heavy
    Wgt
    11-10
    OR
    102
    Headgear
    -
    Winner / 2nd
    On Your Way (IRE)
    Winner prize
    €7,080
    Days
    33
    Future form
    1/12
  • 5/1319 Oct 25 · Limerick (IRE)12/1

    LubriSyn Handicap Hurdle

    Handicap (unclassified)2m3½fSoft

    All fields
    Date
    19 Oct 25
    Pos
    5/13
    SP
    12/1
    Btn
    28¼
    Race
    LubriSyn Handicap Hurdle
    Class
    Handicap (unclassified)
    Type
    Hurdle
    Dist
    2m3½f
    Going
    Soft
    Wgt
    11-12
    OR
    104
    Headgear
    p
    Winner prize
    €6,785
    Days
    24
    Future form
    1/11
  • 10/1725 Sep 25 · Listowel (IRE)18/1

    Adare Manor Opportunity Handicap Hurdle

    Handicap (unclassified)2mGood to Yielding

    All fields
    Date
    25 Sep 25
    Pos
    10/17
    SP
    18/1
    Btn
    12
    Race
    Adare Manor Opportunity Handicap Hurdle
    Class
    Handicap (unclassified)
    Type
    Hurdle
    Dist
    2m
    Going
    Good to Yielding
    Wgt
    11-8
    OR
    106
    Headgear
    p
    Winner / 2nd
    Fast Felix (IRE)
    Winner prize
    €8,260
    Days
    31
    Future form
    1/14
  • 3/625 Aug 25 · Downpatrick (IRE)11/4

    Randox Maiden Hurdle

    Non-handicap (unclassified)2m6fGood

    All fields
    Date
    25 Aug 25
    Pos
    3/6
    SP
    11/4
    Btn
    26½
    Race
    Randox Maiden Hurdle
    Class
    Non-handicap (unclassified)
    Type
    Hurdle
    Dist
    2m6f
    Going
    Good
    Wgt
    10-11
    OR
    108
    Headgear
    p
    Winner prize
    €5,900
    Days
    17
    Future form
    1/5
  • 4/148 Aug 25 · Wexford (IRE)9/4

    Think Print & Design Maiden Hurdle

    Non-handicap (unclassified)2m1fGood to Yielding

    All fields
    Date
    8 Aug 25
    Pos
    4/14
    SP
    9/4
    Btn
    2½
    Race
    Think Print & Design Maiden Hurdle
    Class
    Non-handicap (unclassified)
    Type
    Hurdle
    Dist
    2m1f
    Going
    Good to Yielding
    Wgt
    10-11
    OR
    109
    Headgear
    -
    Winner / 2nd
    Lady Doyanne (IRE)
    Winner prize
    €5,900
    Days
    24
    Future form
    0/10
  • 5/615 Jul 25 · Downpatrick (IRE)7/4F

    Randox Handicap Hurdle

    Handicap (unclassified)2m3fGood

    All fields
    Date
    15 Jul 25
    Pos
    5/6
    SP
    7/4F
    Btn
    25
    Race
    Randox Handicap Hurdle
    Class
    Handicap (unclassified)
    Type
    Hurdle
    Dist
    2m3f
    Going
    Good
    Wgt
    11-4
    OR
    109
    Headgear
    -
    Winner prize
    €6,785
    Days
    67
    Future form
    1/3
  • 2/99 May 25 · Downpatrick (IRE)2/1

    Randox Maiden Hurdle

    Non-handicap (unclassified)2m6fGood

    All fields
    Date
    9 May 25
    Pos
    2/9
    SP
    2/1
    Btn
    4½
    Race
    Randox Maiden Hurdle
    Class
    Non-handicap (unclassified)
    Type
    Hurdle
    Dist
    2m6f
    Going
    Good
    Wgt
    11-12
    OR
    109
    Headgear
    -
    Winner / 2nd
    Game On (GB)
    Winner prize
    €5,900
    Days
    15
    Future form
    0/7
  • 4/1424 Apr 25 · Kilbeggan (IRE)13/2

    KilbegganRaces.com Handicap Hurdle

    Handicap (unclassified)2m2fGood to Yielding

    All fields
    Date
    24 Apr 25
    Pos
    4/14
    SP
    13/2
    Btn
    5½
    Race
    KilbegganRaces.com Handicap Hurdle
    Class
    Handicap (unclassified)
    Type
    Hurdle
    Dist
    2m2f
    Going
    Good to Yielding
    Wgt
    11-11
    OR
    109
    Headgear
    -
    Winner / 2nd
    Pakens Rock (IRE)
    Winner prize
    €6,785
    Days
    25
    Future form
    1/12
  • 2/1130 Mar 25 · Downpatrick (IRE)4/1J

    Grant Bros Developments Handicap Hurdle

    Handicap (unclassified)2m2fGood

    All fields
    Date
    30 Mar 25
    Pos
    2/11
    SP
    4/1J
    Btn
    8½
    Race
    Grant Bros Developments Handicap Hurdle
    Class
    Handicap (unclassified)
    Type
    Hurdle
    Dist
    2m2f
    Going
    Good
    Wgt
    11-8
    OR
    105
    Headgear
    -
    Winner prize
    €6,785
    Days
    31
    Future form
    1/10
  • 8/1527 Feb 25 · Clonmel (IRE)50/1

    Clonmel Novice Handicap Hurdle

    Handicap (unclassified)2m3fHeavy

    All fields
    Date
    27 Feb 25
    Pos
    8/15
    SP
    50/1
    Btn
    27¼
    Race
    Clonmel Novice Handicap Hurdle
    Class
    Handicap (unclassified)
    Type
    Hurdle
    Dist
    2m3f
    Going
    Heavy
    Wgt
    11-8
    OR
    106
    Headgear
    -
    Winner / 2nd
    Moudan (IRE)
    Winner prize
    €6,785
    Days
    24
    Future form
    1/14
  • 8/223 Feb 25 · Punchestown (IRE)66/1

    Ladbrokes "Big Value You Can Bet On" Maiden Hurdle

    Non-handicap (unclassified)2mHeavy

    All fields
    Date
    3 Feb 25
    Pos
    8/22
    SP
    66/1
    Btn
    dist
    Race
    Ladbrokes "Big Value You Can Bet On" Maiden Hurdle
    Class
    Non-handicap (unclassified)
    Type
    Hurdle
    Dist
    2m
    Going
    Heavy
    Wgt
    11-12
    OR
    -
    Headgear
    -
    Winner prize
    €7,080
    Days
    18
    Future form
    1/20
  • 8/1316 Jan 25 · Fairyhouse (IRE)66/1

    Fairyhouse Racecourse Of The Year 2024 Maiden Hurdle

    Non-handicap (unclassified)2mSoft

    All fields
    Date
    16 Jan 25
    Pos
    8/13
    SP
    66/1
    Btn
    dist
    Race
    Fairyhouse Racecourse Of The Year 2024 Maiden Hurdle
    Class
    Non-handicap (unclassified)
    Type
    Hurdle
    Dist
    2m
    Going
    Soft
    Wgt
    11-4
    OR
    -
    Headgear
    -
    Winner / 2nd
    Kiss Will (FR)
    Winner prize
    €5,900
    Days
    11
    Future form
    1/12
  • 15/215 Jan 25 · Naas (IRE)150/1

    I.N.H. Stallion Owners Irish EBF Maiden Hurdle

    Non-handicap (unclassified)2mHeavy

    All fields
    Date
    5 Jan 25
    Pos
    15/21
    SP
    150/1
    Btn
    dist
    Race
    I.N.H. Stallion Owners Irish EBF Maiden Hurdle
    Class
    Non-handicap (unclassified)
    Type
    Hurdle
    Dist
    2m
    Going
    Heavy
    Wgt
    11-12
    OR
    -
    Headgear
    -
    Winner / 2nd
    Joystick (FR)
    Winner prize
    €8,850
    Days
    -
    Future form
    2/19

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
21 Jul 26Ballinrobe (IRE)Sweeney Oil Handicap Hurdle (Div II)11/16She'll Be Kept (IRE)14 Aug 26Roscommon (IRE)DNG Ivan Connaughton Handicap Hurdle
21 Jul 26Ballinrobe (IRE)Sweeney Oil Handicap Hurdle (Div II)11/16Strong Contender (IRE)87 Aug 26Wexford (IRE)SIS Handicap Hurdle
8 May 26Downpatrick (IRE)Road Stud Installations Handicap Hurdle14/15Lecale's Diamond (IRE)427 May 26Wexford (IRE)Wexford Harbour Handicap Hurdle
8 May 26Downpatrick (IRE)Road Stud Installations Handicap Hurdle14/15L'Un Deux Trois (IRE)67 Aug 26Gowran Park (IRE)1XBET.IE COMMITMENT TO IRISH RACING (Ladies) Handicap
8 May 26Downpatrick (IRE)Road Stud Installations Handicap Hurdle14/15Joya Del Mar (IRE)1322 May 26Downpatrick (IRE)Frank And Brian Fitzsimons Memorial Handicap Hurdle
17 Mar 26Down Royal (IRE)Bluegrass Respire Handicap Hurdle (Div II)14/18Dolly Watkins (IRE)231 Mar 26Limerick (IRE)Party Time Mares Handicap Hurdle
21 Nov 25Fairyhouse (IRE)John Thomas McNamara Series (Q.R.) Handicap HurdlePU/15Themanintheanorak (IRE)23 Feb 26Fairyhouse (IRE)Bobbyjo Day February 21st Handicap Hurdle
19 Oct 25Limerick (IRE)LubriSyn Handicap Hurdle5/13Welluknow (IRE)38 Nov 25Gowran Park (IRE)GAIN Equine Nutrition Novice Handicap Hurdle
25 Sep 25Listowel (IRE)Adare Manor Opportunity Handicap Hurdle10/17Paul's Dream (IRE)211 Oct 25Fairyhouse (IRE)Powerscreen New England Supporting Louth GAA Handicap Hurdle
25 Aug 25Downpatrick (IRE)Randox Maiden Hurdle3/6Minella Supreme (IRE)-5 Sep 25Kilbeggan (IRE)Adare Manor Opportunity Maiden Hurdle
15 Jul 25Downpatrick (IRE)Randox Handicap Hurdle5/6Divilabother (IRE)227 Aug 25HexhamJoanne Colledge 50th Birthday Celebrations Handicap Hurdle
24 Apr 25Kilbeggan (IRE)KilbegganRaces.com Handicap Hurdle4/14Hills Of Glory (IRE)523 May 25Downpatrick (IRE)Randox Maiden Hurdle
30 Mar 25Downpatrick (IRE)Grant Bros Developments Handicap Hurdle2/11Chortal (GB)312 Apr 25Bellewstown (IRE)Byrne Marquees Maiden Hurdle
27 Feb 25Clonmel (IRE)Clonmel Novice Handicap Hurdle8/15Mercury Mission (GB)617 Mar 25Wexford (IRE)Visit Wexford Novice Handicap Hurdle
3 Feb 25Punchestown (IRE)Ladbrokes "Big Value You Can Bet On" Maiden Hurdle8/22Small Doses (IRE)417 Mar 25Wexford (IRE)Treo Eile Maiden Hurdle
16 Jan 25Fairyhouse (IRE)Fairyhouse Racecourse Of The Year 2024 Maiden Hurdle8/13Costacurta (IRE)216 May 25Kilbeggan (IRE)Follow Kilbeggan On Instagram Maiden Hurdle
5 Jan 25Naas (IRE)I.N.H. Stallion Owners Irish EBF Maiden Hurdle15/21Honesty Policy (IRE)29 Feb 25Navan (IRE)Navan Ford & Opel Maiden Hurdle
5 Jan 25Naas (IRE)I.N.H. Stallion Owners Irish EBF Maiden Hurdle15/21Coral River (IRE)1123 Jan 25Gowran Park (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 (€)
Gavin Cromwell5 Jan 2521 Jul 2615/2110695109160210.0%12.5%£0€6,305
Gavin Cromwell
First run
5 Jan 25
Last run
21 Jul 26
First run for yard
15/21
OR first run
106
OR last run
95
Best OR
109
Runs
16
Wins
0
2nd
2
3rd
1
Win %
0.0%
Place %
12.5%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€6,305

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 Hunt160210.0%12.5%£0€6,3051095 Jan 2521 Jul 26
National Hunt
Code
National Hunt
Runs
16
Wins
0
2nd
2
3rd
1
Win %
0.0%
Place %
12.5%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€6,305
Best OR
109
First run
5 Jan 25
Last run
21 Jul 26

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 (€)
Hurdle160210.0%12.5%£0€6,305
Hurdle
Race type
Hurdle
Runs
16
Wins
0
2nd
2
3rd
1
Win %
0.0%
Place %
12.5%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€6,305

By going

GoingRunsWins2nd3rdWin %Place %Prize GB (£)Prize IRE (€)
Good60210.0%33.3%£0€5,215
Good to Yielding30000.0%0.0%£0€860
Yielding10000.0%0.0%£0€0
Soft20000.0%0.0%£0€230
Heavy40000.0%0.0%£0€0
Good
Going
Good
Runs
6
Wins
0
2nd
2
3rd
1
Win %
0.0%
Place %
33.3%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€5,215
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 (€)
€860
Yielding
Going
Yielding
Runs
1
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€0
Soft
Going
Soft
Runs
2
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€230
Heavy
Going
Heavy
Runs
4
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 2m1f50000.0%0.0%£0€400
2m2f to 2m5f70100.0%14.3%£0€3,105
2m6f to 3m1f40110.0%25.0%£0€2,800
2m to 2m1f
Distance
2m to 2m1f
Runs
5
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€400
2m2f to 2m5f
Distance
2m2f to 2m5f
Runs
7
Wins
0
2nd
1
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
14.3%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€3,105
2m6f to 3m1f
Distance
2m6f to 3m1f
Runs
4
Wins
0
2nd
1
3rd
1
Win %
0.0%
Place %
25.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€2,800

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 (€)
Downpatrick (IRE)50210.0%40.0%£0€5,215
Fairyhouse (IRE)20000.0%0.0%£0€0
Ballinrobe (IRE)10000.0%0.0%£0€0
Clonmel (IRE)10000.0%0.0%£0€0
Down Royal (IRE)10000.0%0.0%£0€0
Kilbeggan (IRE)10000.0%0.0%£0€460
Limerick (IRE)10000.0%0.0%£0€230
Listowel (IRE)10000.0%0.0%£0€0
Naas (IRE)10000.0%0.0%£0€0
Punchestown (IRE)10000.0%0.0%£0€0
Wexford (IRE)10000.0%0.0%£0€400
Downpatrick (IRE)
Runs
5
Wins
0
2nd
2
3rd
1
Win %
0.0%
Place %
40.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€5,215
Fairyhouse (IRE)
Runs
2
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€0
Ballinrobe (IRE)
Runs
1
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€0
Clonmel (IRE)
Runs
1
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€0
Down Royal (IRE)
Runs
1
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€0
Kilbeggan (IRE)
Runs
1
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€460
Limerick (IRE)
Runs
1
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€230
Listowel (IRE)
Runs
1
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€0
Naas (IRE)
Runs
1
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€0
Punchestown (IRE)
Runs
1
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€0
Wexford (IRE)
Runs
1
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€400

By class

ClassRunsWins2nd3rdWin %Place %Prize GB (£)Prize IRE (€)
Handicap (unclassified)100100.0%10.0%£0€3,105
Non-handicap (unclassified)60110.0%16.7%£0€3,200
Handicap (unclassified)
Class
Handicap (unclassified)
Runs
10
Wins
0
2nd
1
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
10.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€3,105
Non-handicap (unclassified)
Class
Non-handicap (unclassified)
Runs
6
Wins
0
2nd
1
3rd
1
Win %
0.0%
Place %
16.7%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€3,200

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 runners20010.0%0.0%£0€1,130
9 to 12 runners20200.0%100.0%£0€4,085
13 to 16 runners80000.0%0.0%£0€1,090
17+ runners40000.0%0.0%£0€0
6 to 8 runners
Runners
6 to 8 runners
Runs
2
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
1
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€1,130
9 to 12 runners
Runners
9 to 12 runners
Runs
2
Wins
0
2nd
2
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
100.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€4,085
13 to 16 runners
Runners
13 to 16 runners
Runs
8
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€1,090
17+ runners
Runners
17+ runners
Runs
4
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€0

By month

MonthRunsWins2nd3rdWin %Place %Prize GB (£)Prize IRE (€)
January20000.0%0.0%£0€0
February20000.0%0.0%£0€0
March20100.0%50.0%£0€2,185
April10000.0%0.0%£0€460
May20100.0%50.0%£0€1,900
July20000.0%0.0%£0€230
August20010.0%0.0%£0€1,300
September10000.0%0.0%£0€0
October10000.0%0.0%£0€230
November10000.0%0.0%£0€0
January
Month
January
Runs
2
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€0
February
Month
February
Runs
2
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€0
March
Month
March
Runs
2
Wins
0
2nd
1
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
50.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€2,185
April
Month
April
Runs
1
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€460
May
Month
May
Runs
2
Wins
0
2nd
1
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
50.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€1,900
July
Month
July
Runs
2
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€230
August
Month
August
Runs
2
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
1
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€1,300
September
Month
September
Runs
1
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€0
October
Month
October
Runs
1
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€230
November
Month
November
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 (€)
Keith Donoghue60200.0%33.3%£0€4,775
Eoin Staples40010.0%0.0%£0€1,530
Kieren Buckley20000.0%0.0%£0€0
Eoghan Finegan10000.0%0.0%£0€0
Mr J R Martin10000.0%0.0%£0€0
Sean Flanagan10000.0%0.0%£0€0
Tom Buckley10000.0%0.0%£0€0
Keith Donoghue
Runs
6
Wins
0
2nd
2
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
33.3%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€4,775
Eoin Staples
Runs
4
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
1
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€1,530
Kieren Buckley
Runs
2
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€0
Eoghan Finegan
Runs
1
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€0
Mr J R Martin
Runs
1
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€0
Sean Flanagan
Runs
1
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€0
Tom Buckley
Runs
1
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€0

By trainer

TrainerRunsWins2nd3rdWin %Place %Prize GB (£)Prize IRE (€)
Gavin Cromwell160210.0%12.5%£0€6,305
Gavin Cromwell
Runs
16
Wins
0
2nd
2
3rd
1
Win %
0.0%
Place %
12.5%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€6,305

By headgear

HeadgearRunsWins2nd3rdWin %Place %Prize GB (£)Prize IRE (€)
No headgear130200.0%15.4%£0€5,175
p30010.0%0.0%£0€1,130
No headgear
Headgear
No headgear
Runs
13
Wins
0
2nd
2
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
15.4%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€5,175
p
Headgear
p
Runs
3
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
1
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€1,130

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 days70110.0%14.3%£0€3,890
31 to 60 days40100.0%25.0%£0€2,185
61 to 120 days30000.0%0.0%£0€230
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
7
Wins
0
2nd
1
3rd
1
Win %
0.0%
Place %
14.3%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€3,890
31 to 60 days
Days since last run
31 to 60 days
Runs
4
Wins
0
2nd
1
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
25.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€2,185
61 to 120 days
Days since last run
61 to 120 days
Runs
3
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€230

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

By first-time headgear

HeadgearRunsWins2nd3rdWin %Place %Prize GB (£)Prize IRE (€)
First time in any headgear10010.0%0.0%£0€900
First time cheekpieces10010.0%0.0%£0€900
Headgear, all items worn before20000.0%0.0%£0€230
No headgear130200.0%15.4%£0€5,175
First time in any headgear
Headgear
First time in any headgear
Runs
1
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
1
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€900
First time cheekpieces
Headgear
First time cheekpieces
Runs
1
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
1
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€900
Headgear, all items worn before
Headgear
Headgear, all items worn before
Runs
2
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€230
No headgear
Headgear
No headgear
Runs
13
Wins
0
2nd
2
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
15.4%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€5,175

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 branchValirann (FR)

Parent · 1

  1. SireValirann (FR)

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 branchFrench Elegance (IRE)

Parent · 1

  1. DamFrench Elegance (IRE)

Grandparents · 2

  1. Dam's sirePresenting (GB)
  2. Dam's damLola D'Haguenet (FR)

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
Valirann (FR)
French Elegance (IRE)
Not traced
Not traced
Presenting (GB)
Lola D'Haguenet (FR)
Not traced
Not traced
Not traced
Not traced
Not traced
Not traced
Not traced
Not traced

Breeding card

HorseFool Me Once (IRE)
Sexgelding
Foaled2020
SireValirann (FR)
DamFrench Elegance (IRE)
DamsirePresenting (GB)
2nd damLola D'Haguenet (FR)
Dam's produce0 winners from 1 runners

Female line

  1. French Elegance (IRE) · by Presenting (GB) · 0 winners from 1 runners
  2. Lola D'Haguenet (FR) · 2 winners from 4 runners

Sire, dam and damsire

SireDamDamsireBreederFoaledColourSexSire's avg winning distanceDamsire's avg winning distance
Valirann (FR)French Elegance (IRE)Presenting (GB)John McCabe1 May 20baygeldingFlat 9.9f · NH 2m4fFlat 13.4f · NH 2m4f
Valirann (FR)
Breeder
John McCabe
Foaled
1 May 20
Colour
bay
Sex
gelding
Sire's avg winning distance
Flat 9.9f · NH 2m4f
Damsire's avg winning distance
Flat 13.4f · NH 2m4f

Progeny of Valirann (FR) in this horse's best conditions

ConditionRunsWinsPlacedWin %Place %This horse runsThis horse wins
All National Hunt runs1,35813834610.2%25.5%160
At 2m2f to 2m5f476461179.7%24.6%70
On Good going590501468.5%24.7%90
At 2m2f to 2m5f on Good going21716537.4%24.4%30
All National Hunt runs
Condition
All National Hunt runs
Runs
1,358
Wins
138
Placed
346
Win %
10.2%
Place %
25.5%
This horse runs
16
This horse wins
0
At 2m2f to 2m5f
Condition
At 2m2f to 2m5f
Runs
476
Wins
46
Placed
117
Win %
9.7%
Place %
24.6%
This horse runs
7
This horse wins
0
On Good going
Condition
On Good going
Runs
590
Wins
50
Placed
146
Win %
8.5%
Place %
24.7%
This horse runs
9
This horse wins
0
At 2m2f to 2m5f on Good going
Condition
At 2m2f to 2m5f on Good going
Runs
217
Wins
16
Placed
53
Win %
7.4%
Place %
24.4%
This horse runs
3
This horse wins
0

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.

Valirann (FR) × Presenting (GB) mares (the cross)

CodeRunnersWinnersWinners %Black-type winnersRunsWins2nd/3rdWin %Prize GB (£)Prize IRE (€)
National Hunt7571.4%0817168.6%£34,159€47,021
National Hunt
Code
National Hunt
Runners
7
Winners
5
Winners %
71.4%
Black-type winners
0
Runs
81
Wins
7
2nd/3rd
16
Win %
8.6%
Prize GB (£)
£34,159
Prize IRE (€)
€47,021

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

HorseRunsWinsBlack-type winsPrize GB (£)Prize IRE (€)
Onesoc (IRE)1930£28,338€420
Sir Jimmy Mac (IRE)610£0€7,450
Presenting Belle (IRE)810£5,821€0
Thegraveyardbookie (IRE)1310£0€13,710
Stoneyford Lady (IRE)1810£0€19,037
Zack De La Rocha (IRE)100£0€99
Fool Me Once (IRE)1600£0€6,305
Onesoc (IRE)
Runs
19
Wins
3
Black-type wins
0
Prize GB (£)
£28,338
Prize IRE (€)
€420
Sir Jimmy Mac (IRE)
Runs
6
Wins
1
Black-type wins
0
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€7,450
Presenting Belle (IRE)
Runs
8
Wins
1
Black-type wins
0
Prize GB (£)
£5,821
Prize IRE (€)
€0
Thegraveyardbookie (IRE)
Runs
13
Wins
1
Black-type wins
0
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€13,710
Stoneyford Lady (IRE)
Runs
18
Wins
1
Black-type wins
0
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€19,037
Zack De La Rocha (IRE)
Runs
1
Wins
0
Black-type wins
0
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€99
Fool Me Once (IRE)
Runs
16
Wins
0
Black-type wins
0
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€6,305

Top 12 by best win level, then wins.

Ratings

Official ratings

CodeCurrent ORHighest ORLowest ORRated runs
National Hunt951099513
National Hunt
Code
National Hunt
Current OR
95
Highest OR
109
Lowest OR
95
Rated runs
13

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
21 Jul 26Ballinrobe (IRE)NH95-211/16
8 May 26Downpatrick (IRE)NH97-214/15
17 Mar 26Down Royal (IRE)NH99-314/18
21 Nov 25Fairyhouse (IRE)NH102-2PU/15
19 Oct 25Limerick (IRE)NH104-25/13
25 Sep 25Listowel (IRE)NH106-210/17
25 Aug 25Downpatrick (IRE)NH108-13/6
8 Aug 25Wexford (IRE)NH10904/14
15 Jul 25Downpatrick (IRE)NH10905/6
9 May 25Downpatrick (IRE)NH10902/9
24 Apr 25Kilbeggan (IRE)NH10944/14
30 Mar 25Downpatrick (IRE)NH105-12/11
27 Feb 25Clonmel (IRE)NH106-8/15

Current mark v winning marks

CodeCurrent OROR last runChangeHighest ORv highest
National Hunt95950109-14
National Hunt
Code
National Hunt
Current OR
95
OR last run
95
Change
0
Highest OR
109
v highest
-14

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

French Elegance (IRE)

G1 winners
0
Produce
0 winners from 1 runners

Full siblings

Fool Me Once is the only foal out of French Elegance (IRE) to have raced in Britain or Ireland.

Half siblings

Fool Me Once is the only foal out of French Elegance (IRE) to have raced in Britain or Ireland.

Female line

  1. 1French Elegance (IRE) · by Presenting (GB)
  2. 2Lola D'Haguenet (FR)

Notable relatives

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

View full Lola D'Haguenet family

In brief

How old is Fool Me Once?

Fool Me Once (IRE) is a 6-year-old bay gelding, foaled on 1 May 2020.

Who are the sire and dam of Fool Me Once?

Fool Me Once (IRE) is by Valirann (FR) out of French Elegance (IRE), a daughter of Presenting (GB), and was bred by John McCabe.

Who trains Fool Me Once?

Fool Me Once (IRE) is trained by Gavin Cromwell and owned by Cathal M McGovern, and has run for no other trainer in Britain or Ireland.

What is Fool Me Once's race record?

In Britain and Ireland, Fool Me Once (IRE) has run 16 times and is yet to win.

What is Fool Me Once's official rating?

Fool Me Once (IRE) is officially rated 95 over jumps (career high 109).

When did Fool Me Once last run?

Fool Me Once (IRE) last ran in Britain or Ireland on 21 July 2026 at Ballinrobe (IRE) in the Sweeney Oil Handicap Hurdle, finishing 11th of 16.

What is Fool Me Once's record at Downpatrick (IRE)?

Fool Me Once (IRE) has run most often at Downpatrick (IRE), with no wins from 5 runs there.

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