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Merdeka (IRE) silks

Horse profile

Merdeka

Luso (GB) × Gentle Reef (IRE) (Orange Reef (GB))
Sex
gelding
Foaled
2000
Highest OR
132
Record (GB & IRE)
4 wins from 27 runs (15%)
Prize money (GB & IRE)
€82,268 IRE
Last official rating
122 (Jumps)
Last run (GB & IRE)
14 Apr 2009, Fairyhouse (IRE) (18/25)
Last win (GB & IRE)
27 Dec 2006, Limerick (IRE)
Recent form
215652FPU19FUR105PU4355718

Form

Race record

DateCoursePosSPBtnJockeyTrainerRaceClassTypeDistGoingWgtORHeadgearWinner / 2ndWinner prizeDaysFuture form
14 Apr 09Fairyhouse (IRE)18/2525/1distA B JoyceT J TaaffeRacing Post Handicap HurdleHandicap (unclassified)Hurdle2m6fGood10-4122-Mourne Rambler (IRE)€17,577300/24
15 Mar 09Navan (IRE)7/118/114½Conor O'FarrellT J TaaffeSlane Handicap HurdleHandicap (unclassified)Hurdle2m7fHeavy10-13122bBit Of A Devil (IRE)€11,056270/10
16 Feb 09Navan (IRE)5/650/1distBarry GeraghtyT J TaaffeLadbrokes.com Boyne HurdleGrade 2Hurdle2m5fHeavy11-3122pCatch Me (GER)€37,433120/5
4 Feb 09Down Royal (IRE)5/177/19½A B JoyceT J TaaffeBank Of Ireland Business & Retail Banking HurdleNon-handicap (unclassified)Hurdle2m4fHeavy11-5123pBaily View (IRE)€7,601351/14
31 Dec 08Punchestown (IRE)3/816/14¾Mr G O'SullivanT J TaaffePunchestown Annual Membership HurdleNon-handicap (unclassified)Hurdle2m4fYielding to Soft10-11123pCoolcashin (IRE)€16,275341/6
27 Nov 08Thurles (IRE)4/1110/1distP W FloodT J TaaffeRock Of Cashel HurdleNon-handicap (unclassified)Hurdle2m6½fSoft11-10127-Shakervilz (FR)€8,292181/7
9 Nov 08Navan (IRE)PU/1033/1-Davy RussellT J TaaffePhilips Electronics Lismullen HurdleGrade 2Hurdle2m4fSoft11-5127-Catch Me (GER)€32,550251/9
15 Oct 08Punchestown (IRE)5/98/127¼Michael DarcyT J Taaffewww.punchestown.com Handicap ChaseHandicap (unclassified)Chase2m4fSoft to Heavy11-11125-Rory's Sister (IRE)€12,0932200/8
9 Mar 08Naas (IRE)10/1410/1distA B JoyceT J TaaffeMoate Handicap ChaseHandicap (unclassified)Chase2m4fYielding to Soft11-7130-Royal Spring (IRE)€12,093170/11
21 Feb 08Clonmel (IRE)UR/147/1-T G M RyanT J TaaffePowerstown ChaseNon-handicap (unclassified)Chase2m1fYielding to Soft11-12130-Kerryhead Windfarm (IRE)€9,674142/11
7 Feb 08Clonmel (IRE)F/127/2-T G M RyanT J TaaffeKilcash ChaseNon-handicap (unclassified)Chase2m4fHeavy11-9130pArteea (IRE)€13,020250/11
13 Jan 08Leopardstown (IRE)19/2320/1distA B JoyceT J TaaffePertemps Handicap HurdleHandicap (unclassified)Hurdle3mHeavy10-6132-Footy Facts (IRE)€22,134171/21
27 Dec 07Leopardstown (IRE)PU/2912/1-T G M RyanT J TaaffePaddy Power Chase (Extended Handicap)Grade BChase3mGood to Yielding10-9130-Newbay Prop (IRE)€108,600322/26
25 Nov 07Navan (IRE)F/169/2-T G M RyanT J Taaffewilliamhill.ie Troytown Handicap ChaseGrade BChase3mYielding10-10131-Royal County Star (IRE)€65,100151/13
10 Nov 07Naas (IRE)2/78/12½Mark WalshT J TaaffeJames & Helen Hannon Memorial Handicap ChaseHandicap (unclassified)Chase2m3fGood10-0126-Breaking Silence I (IRE)€19,8562000/6
24 Apr 07Punchestown (IRE)5/716/1distDavy RussellT J TaaffeEllier Developments Hanover Quay Champion Novice ChaseGrade 1Chase3m1fGood11-10126-Offshore Account (IRE)€68,200371/6
18 Mar 07Limerick (IRE)6/1511/2FdistBarry GeraghtyT J TaaffeCharleville Cheese Handicap ChaseHandicap (unclassified)Chase3mHeavy11-12128-Coljon (IRE)€12,784570/11
20 Jan 07Naas (IRE)5/82/1F28½S M McGovernT J TaaffeWoodlands Park 100 Club Novice ChaseGrade 2Chase3mHeavy11-5--Chelsea Harbour I (IRE)€35,805240/7
27 Dec 06Limerick (IRE)1/164/5Fwon 2S M McGovernT J TaaffeIrish Independent Beginners ChaseNon-handicap (unclassified)Chase2m6fSoft11-9--Mouftari (USA)€11,056250/14
2 Dec 06Fairyhouse (IRE)2/2215/8F5½Barry GeraghtyT J TaaffeBrian King Engineering Beginners ChaseNon-handicap (unclassified)Chase2m5½fSoft11-12--Sir Frederick (IRE)€11,747292/19
3 Nov 06Down Royal (IRE)F/1811/8F-R WalshT J TaaffeJ.W.J.Porter & Co Beginners ChaseNon-handicap (unclassified)Chase2m4fYielding to Soft11-12--Patsy Hall (IRE)€9,6742502/16
26 Feb 06Naas (IRE)1/77/2won 2½Barry GeraghtyT J TaaffeBar-One Racing Johnstown Novice HurdleGrade 2Hurdle2m4fSoft to Heavy11-5--Back To Bid (IRE)€32,550492/6
8 Jan 06Naas (IRE)3/715/83Barry GeraghtyT J TaaffeWoodlands Park 100 Slaney Novice HurdleGrade 2Hurdle2m4fSoft11-5--Toofarback (IRE)€37,758353/6
4 Dec 05Fairyhouse (IRE)1/257/2won 3Barry GeraghtyT J TaaffeJoe Savage Maiden HurdleNon-handicap (unclassified)Hurdle2m2fSoft to Heavy11-12--Firth Of ForthI (IRE)€9,329452/23
20 Oct 05Punchestown (IRE)9/2211/8F24½Barry GeraghtyT J TaaffePunchestown Event Centre Maiden HurdleNon-handicap (unclassified)Hurdle2mGood to Yielding11-12--Mounthenry (IRE)€8,2922953/17
29 Dec 04Leopardstown (IRE)1/107/2Cwon 4½Mr J J CoddT J TaaffeCill Dara Security I.N.H. Flat RaceNon-handicap (unclassified)NH Flat2mSoft10-13--Eye On The Ball (GB)€9,674311/8
28 Nov 04Fairyhouse (IRE)3/238/13D F FlanneryT J TaaffeToshiba Digital Copier (Pro-Am) Flat RaceNon-handicap (unclassified)NH Flat2mSoft11-2--In Compliance (IRE)€8,292-1/22
  • 18/2514 Apr 09 · Fairyhouse (IRE)25/1

    Racing Post Handicap Hurdle

    Handicap (unclassified)2m6fGood

    All fields
    Date
    14 Apr 09
    Pos
    18/25
    SP
    25/1
    Btn
    dist
    Jockey
    A B Joyce
    Trainer
    T J Taaffe
    Race
    Racing Post Handicap Hurdle
    Class
    Handicap (unclassified)
    Type
    Hurdle
    Dist
    2m6f
    Going
    Good
    Wgt
    10-4
    OR
    122
    Headgear
    -
    Winner prize
    €17,577
    Days
    30
    Future form
    0/24
  • 7/1115 Mar 09 · Navan (IRE)8/1

    Slane Handicap Hurdle

    Handicap (unclassified)2m7fHeavy

    All fields
    Date
    15 Mar 09
    Pos
    7/11
    SP
    8/1
    Btn
    14½
    Trainer
    T J Taaffe
    Race
    Slane Handicap Hurdle
    Class
    Handicap (unclassified)
    Type
    Hurdle
    Dist
    2m7f
    Going
    Heavy
    Wgt
    10-13
    OR
    122
    Headgear
    b
    Winner prize
    €11,056
    Days
    27
    Future form
    0/10
  • 5/616 Feb 09 · Navan (IRE)50/1

    Ladbrokes.com Boyne Hurdle

    Grade 22m5fHeavy

    All fields
    Date
    16 Feb 09
    Pos
    5/6
    SP
    50/1
    Btn
    dist
    Trainer
    T J Taaffe
    Race
    Ladbrokes.com Boyne Hurdle
    Class
    Grade 2
    Type
    Hurdle
    Dist
    2m5f
    Going
    Heavy
    Wgt
    11-3
    OR
    122
    Headgear
    p
    Winner / 2nd
    Catch Me (GER)
    Winner prize
    €37,433
    Days
    12
    Future form
    0/5
  • 5/174 Feb 09 · Down Royal (IRE)7/1

    Bank Of Ireland Business & Retail Banking Hurdle

    Non-handicap (unclassified)2m4fHeavy

    All fields
    Date
    4 Feb 09
    Pos
    5/17
    SP
    7/1
    Btn
    9½
    Jockey
    A B Joyce
    Trainer
    T J Taaffe
    Race
    Bank Of Ireland Business & Retail Banking Hurdle
    Class
    Non-handicap (unclassified)
    Type
    Hurdle
    Dist
    2m4f
    Going
    Heavy
    Wgt
    11-5
    OR
    123
    Headgear
    p
    Winner / 2nd
    Baily View (IRE)
    Winner prize
    €7,601
    Days
    35
    Future form
    1/14
  • 3/831 Dec 08 · Punchestown (IRE)16/1

    Punchestown Annual Membership Hurdle

    Non-handicap (unclassified)2m4fYielding to Soft

    All fields
    Date
    31 Dec 08
    Pos
    3/8
    SP
    16/1
    Btn
    4¾
    Trainer
    T J Taaffe
    Race
    Punchestown Annual Membership Hurdle
    Class
    Non-handicap (unclassified)
    Type
    Hurdle
    Dist
    2m4f
    Going
    Yielding to Soft
    Wgt
    10-11
    OR
    123
    Headgear
    p
    Winner / 2nd
    Coolcashin (IRE)
    Winner prize
    €16,275
    Days
    34
    Future form
    1/6
  • 4/1127 Nov 08 · Thurles (IRE)10/1

    Rock Of Cashel Hurdle

    Non-handicap (unclassified)2m6½fSoft

    All fields
    Date
    27 Nov 08
    Pos
    4/11
    SP
    10/1
    Btn
    dist
    Jockey
    P W Flood
    Trainer
    T J Taaffe
    Race
    Rock Of Cashel Hurdle
    Class
    Non-handicap (unclassified)
    Type
    Hurdle
    Dist
    2m6½f
    Going
    Soft
    Wgt
    11-10
    OR
    127
    Headgear
    -
    Winner / 2nd
    Shakervilz (FR)
    Winner prize
    €8,292
    Days
    18
    Future form
    1/7
  • PU/109 Nov 08 · Navan (IRE)33/1

    Philips Electronics Lismullen Hurdle

    Grade 22m4fSoft

    All fields
    Date
    9 Nov 08
    Pos
    PU/10
    SP
    33/1
    Btn
    -
    Trainer
    T J Taaffe
    Race
    Philips Electronics Lismullen Hurdle
    Class
    Grade 2
    Type
    Hurdle
    Dist
    2m4f
    Going
    Soft
    Wgt
    11-5
    OR
    127
    Headgear
    -
    Winner / 2nd
    Catch Me (GER)
    Winner prize
    €32,550
    Days
    25
    Future form
    1/9
  • 5/915 Oct 08 · Punchestown (IRE)8/1

    www.punchestown.com Handicap Chase

    Handicap (unclassified)2m4fSoft to Heavy

    All fields
    Date
    15 Oct 08
    Pos
    5/9
    SP
    8/1
    Btn
    27¼
    Trainer
    T J Taaffe
    Race
    www.punchestown.com Handicap Chase
    Class
    Handicap (unclassified)
    Type
    Chase
    Dist
    2m4f
    Going
    Soft to Heavy
    Wgt
    11-11
    OR
    125
    Headgear
    -
    Winner prize
    €12,093
    Days
    220
    Future form
    0/8
  • 10/149 Mar 08 · Naas (IRE)10/1

    Moate Handicap Chase

    Handicap (unclassified)2m4fYielding to Soft

    All fields
    Date
    9 Mar 08
    Pos
    10/14
    SP
    10/1
    Btn
    dist
    Jockey
    A B Joyce
    Trainer
    T J Taaffe
    Race
    Moate Handicap Chase
    Class
    Handicap (unclassified)
    Type
    Chase
    Dist
    2m4f
    Going
    Yielding to Soft
    Wgt
    11-7
    OR
    130
    Headgear
    -
    Winner / 2nd
    Royal Spring (IRE)
    Winner prize
    €12,093
    Days
    17
    Future form
    0/11
  • UR/1421 Feb 08 · Clonmel (IRE)7/1

    Powerstown Chase

    Non-handicap (unclassified)2m1fYielding to Soft

    All fields
    Date
    21 Feb 08
    Pos
    UR/14
    SP
    7/1
    Btn
    -
    Trainer
    T J Taaffe
    Race
    Powerstown Chase
    Class
    Non-handicap (unclassified)
    Type
    Chase
    Dist
    2m1f
    Going
    Yielding to Soft
    Wgt
    11-12
    OR
    130
    Headgear
    -
    Winner prize
    €9,674
    Days
    14
    Future form
    2/11
  • F/127 Feb 08 · Clonmel (IRE)7/2

    Kilcash Chase

    Non-handicap (unclassified)2m4fHeavy

    All fields
    Date
    7 Feb 08
    Pos
    F/12
    SP
    7/2
    Btn
    -
    Trainer
    T J Taaffe
    Race
    Kilcash Chase
    Class
    Non-handicap (unclassified)
    Type
    Chase
    Dist
    2m4f
    Going
    Heavy
    Wgt
    11-9
    OR
    130
    Headgear
    p
    Winner / 2nd
    Arteea (IRE)
    Winner prize
    €13,020
    Days
    25
    Future form
    0/11
  • 19/2313 Jan 08 · Leopardstown (IRE)20/1

    Pertemps Handicap Hurdle

    Handicap (unclassified)3mHeavy

    All fields
    Date
    13 Jan 08
    Pos
    19/23
    SP
    20/1
    Btn
    dist
    Jockey
    A B Joyce
    Trainer
    T J Taaffe
    Race
    Pertemps Handicap Hurdle
    Class
    Handicap (unclassified)
    Type
    Hurdle
    Dist
    3m
    Going
    Heavy
    Wgt
    10-6
    OR
    132
    Headgear
    -
    Winner / 2nd
    Footy Facts (IRE)
    Winner prize
    €22,134
    Days
    17
    Future form
    1/21
  • PU/2927 Dec 07 · Leopardstown (IRE)12/1

    Paddy Power Chase (Extended Handicap)

    Grade B3mGood to Yielding

    All fields
    Date
    27 Dec 07
    Pos
    PU/29
    SP
    12/1
    Btn
    -
    Trainer
    T J Taaffe
    Race
    Paddy Power Chase (Extended Handicap)
    Class
    Grade B
    Type
    Chase
    Dist
    3m
    Going
    Good to Yielding
    Wgt
    10-9
    OR
    130
    Headgear
    -
    Winner / 2nd
    Newbay Prop (IRE)
    Winner prize
    €108,600
    Days
    32
    Future form
    2/26
  • F/1625 Nov 07 · Navan (IRE)9/2

    williamhill.ie Troytown Handicap Chase

    Grade B3mYielding

    All fields
    Date
    25 Nov 07
    Pos
    F/16
    SP
    9/2
    Btn
    -
    Trainer
    T J Taaffe
    Race
    williamhill.ie Troytown Handicap Chase
    Class
    Grade B
    Type
    Chase
    Dist
    3m
    Going
    Yielding
    Wgt
    10-10
    OR
    131
    Headgear
    -
    Winner prize
    €65,100
    Days
    15
    Future form
    1/13
  • 2/710 Nov 07 · Naas (IRE)8/1

    James & Helen Hannon Memorial Handicap Chase

    Handicap (unclassified)2m3fGood

    All fields
    Date
    10 Nov 07
    Pos
    2/7
    SP
    8/1
    Btn
    2½
    Trainer
    T J Taaffe
    Race
    James & Helen Hannon Memorial Handicap Chase
    Class
    Handicap (unclassified)
    Type
    Chase
    Dist
    2m3f
    Going
    Good
    Wgt
    10-0
    OR
    126
    Headgear
    -
    Winner prize
    €19,856
    Days
    200
    Future form
    0/6
  • 5/724 Apr 07 · Punchestown (IRE)16/1

    Ellier Developments Hanover Quay Champion Novice Chase

    Grade 13m1fGood

    All fields
    Date
    24 Apr 07
    Pos
    5/7
    SP
    16/1
    Btn
    dist
    Trainer
    T J Taaffe
    Race
    Ellier Developments Hanover Quay Champion Novice Chase
    Class
    Grade 1
    Type
    Chase
    Dist
    3m1f
    Going
    Good
    Wgt
    11-10
    OR
    126
    Headgear
    -
    Winner prize
    €68,200
    Days
    37
    Future form
    1/6
  • 6/1518 Mar 07 · Limerick (IRE)11/2F

    Charleville Cheese Handicap Chase

    Handicap (unclassified)3mHeavy

    All fields
    Date
    18 Mar 07
    Pos
    6/15
    SP
    11/2F
    Btn
    dist
    Trainer
    T J Taaffe
    Race
    Charleville Cheese Handicap Chase
    Class
    Handicap (unclassified)
    Type
    Chase
    Dist
    3m
    Going
    Heavy
    Wgt
    11-12
    OR
    128
    Headgear
    -
    Winner / 2nd
    Coljon (IRE)
    Winner prize
    €12,784
    Days
    57
    Future form
    0/11
  • 5/820 Jan 07 · Naas (IRE)2/1F

    Woodlands Park 100 Club Novice Chase

    Grade 23mHeavy

    All fields
    Date
    20 Jan 07
    Pos
    5/8
    SP
    2/1F
    Btn
    28½
    Trainer
    T J Taaffe
    Race
    Woodlands Park 100 Club Novice Chase
    Class
    Grade 2
    Type
    Chase
    Dist
    3m
    Going
    Heavy
    Wgt
    11-5
    OR
    -
    Headgear
    -
    Winner prize
    €35,805
    Days
    24
    Future form
    0/7
  • 1/1627 Dec 06 · Limerick (IRE)4/5F

    Irish Independent Beginners Chase

    Non-handicap (unclassified)2m6fSoft

    All fields
    Date
    27 Dec 06
    Pos
    1/16
    SP
    4/5F
    Btn
    won 2
    Trainer
    T J Taaffe
    Race
    Irish Independent Beginners Chase
    Class
    Non-handicap (unclassified)
    Type
    Chase
    Dist
    2m6f
    Going
    Soft
    Wgt
    11-9
    OR
    -
    Headgear
    -
    Winner / 2nd
    Mouftari (USA)
    Winner prize
    €11,056
    Days
    25
    Future form
    0/14
  • 2/222 Dec 06 · Fairyhouse (IRE)15/8F

    Brian King Engineering Beginners Chase

    Non-handicap (unclassified)2m5½fSoft

    All fields
    Date
    2 Dec 06
    Pos
    2/22
    SP
    15/8F
    Btn
    5½
    Trainer
    T J Taaffe
    Race
    Brian King Engineering Beginners Chase
    Class
    Non-handicap (unclassified)
    Type
    Chase
    Dist
    2m5½f
    Going
    Soft
    Wgt
    11-12
    OR
    -
    Headgear
    -
    Winner prize
    €11,747
    Days
    29
    Future form
    2/19
  • F/183 Nov 06 · Down Royal (IRE)11/8F

    J.W.J.Porter & Co Beginners Chase

    Non-handicap (unclassified)2m4fYielding to Soft

    All fields
    Date
    3 Nov 06
    Pos
    F/18
    SP
    11/8F
    Btn
    -
    Jockey
    R Walsh
    Trainer
    T J Taaffe
    Race
    J.W.J.Porter & Co Beginners Chase
    Class
    Non-handicap (unclassified)
    Type
    Chase
    Dist
    2m4f
    Going
    Yielding to Soft
    Wgt
    11-12
    OR
    -
    Headgear
    -
    Winner / 2nd
    Patsy Hall (IRE)
    Winner prize
    €9,674
    Days
    250
    Future form
    2/16
  • 1/726 Feb 06 · Naas (IRE)7/2

    Bar-One Racing Johnstown Novice Hurdle

    Grade 22m4fSoft to Heavy

    All fields
    Date
    26 Feb 06
    Pos
    1/7
    SP
    7/2
    Btn
    won 2½
    Trainer
    T J Taaffe
    Race
    Bar-One Racing Johnstown Novice Hurdle
    Class
    Grade 2
    Type
    Hurdle
    Dist
    2m4f
    Going
    Soft to Heavy
    Wgt
    11-5
    OR
    -
    Headgear
    -
    Winner / 2nd
    Back To Bid (IRE)
    Winner prize
    €32,550
    Days
    49
    Future form
    2/6
  • 3/78 Jan 06 · Naas (IRE)15/8

    Woodlands Park 100 Slaney Novice Hurdle

    Grade 22m4fSoft

    All fields
    Date
    8 Jan 06
    Pos
    3/7
    SP
    15/8
    Btn
    3
    Trainer
    T J Taaffe
    Race
    Woodlands Park 100 Slaney Novice Hurdle
    Class
    Grade 2
    Type
    Hurdle
    Dist
    2m4f
    Going
    Soft
    Wgt
    11-5
    OR
    -
    Headgear
    -
    Winner / 2nd
    Toofarback (IRE)
    Winner prize
    €37,758
    Days
    35
    Future form
    3/6
  • 1/254 Dec 05 · Fairyhouse (IRE)7/2

    Joe Savage Maiden Hurdle

    Non-handicap (unclassified)2m2fSoft to Heavy

    All fields
    Date
    4 Dec 05
    Pos
    1/25
    SP
    7/2
    Btn
    won 3
    Trainer
    T J Taaffe
    Race
    Joe Savage Maiden Hurdle
    Class
    Non-handicap (unclassified)
    Type
    Hurdle
    Dist
    2m2f
    Going
    Soft to Heavy
    Wgt
    11-12
    OR
    -
    Headgear
    -
    Winner prize
    €9,329
    Days
    45
    Future form
    2/23
  • 9/2220 Oct 05 · Punchestown (IRE)11/8F

    Punchestown Event Centre Maiden Hurdle

    Non-handicap (unclassified)2mGood to Yielding

    All fields
    Date
    20 Oct 05
    Pos
    9/22
    SP
    11/8F
    Btn
    24½
    Trainer
    T J Taaffe
    Race
    Punchestown Event Centre Maiden Hurdle
    Class
    Non-handicap (unclassified)
    Type
    Hurdle
    Dist
    2m
    Going
    Good to Yielding
    Wgt
    11-12
    OR
    -
    Headgear
    -
    Winner / 2nd
    Mounthenry (IRE)
    Winner prize
    €8,292
    Days
    295
    Future form
    3/17
  • 1/1029 Dec 04 · Leopardstown (IRE)7/2C

    Cill Dara Security I.N.H. Flat Race

    Non-handicap (unclassified)2mSoft

    All fields
    Date
    29 Dec 04
    Pos
    1/10
    SP
    7/2C
    Btn
    won 4½
    Trainer
    T J Taaffe
    Race
    Cill Dara Security I.N.H. Flat Race
    Class
    Non-handicap (unclassified)
    Type
    NH Flat
    Dist
    2m
    Going
    Soft
    Wgt
    10-13
    OR
    -
    Headgear
    -
    Winner prize
    €9,674
    Days
    31
    Future form
    1/8
  • 3/2328 Nov 04 · Fairyhouse (IRE)8/1

    Toshiba Digital Copier (Pro-Am) Flat Race

    Non-handicap (unclassified)2mSoft

    All fields
    Date
    28 Nov 04
    Pos
    3/23
    SP
    8/1
    Btn
    3
    Trainer
    T J Taaffe
    Race
    Toshiba Digital Copier (Pro-Am) Flat Race
    Class
    Non-handicap (unclassified)
    Type
    NH Flat
    Dist
    2m
    Going
    Soft
    Wgt
    11-2
    OR
    -
    Headgear
    -
    Winner prize
    €8,292
    Days
    -
    Future form
    1/22

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
4 Feb 09Down Royal (IRE)Bank Of Ireland Business & Retail Banking Hurdle5/17Scolboa Music Man (IRE)419 Feb 09AyrBlue Square SP Guarantee Maiden Hurdle
31 Dec 08Punchestown (IRE)Punchestown Annual Membership Hurdle3/8Ebaziyan (IRE)21 Mar 09Leopardstown (IRE)Ballsbridge Hurdle
27 Nov 08Thurles (IRE)Rock Of Cashel Hurdle4/11Shakervilz (FR)114 Dec 08Navan (IRE)Giltspur Scientific Tara Hurdle
9 Nov 08Navan (IRE)Philips Electronics Lismullen HurdlePU/10Catch Me (GER)130 Nov 08Fairyhouse (IRE)Bar One Racing Hatton's Grace Hurdle
21 Feb 08Clonmel (IRE)Powerstown ChaseUR/14King Johns Castle (IRE)29 Mar 08Naas (IRE)Johnstown Handicap Hurdle
21 Feb 08Clonmel (IRE)Powerstown ChaseUR/14Oscalong Lucy (IRE)-20 Mar 08Clonmel (IRE)Comeragh Beginners Chase
13 Jan 08Leopardstown (IRE)Pertemps Handicap Hurdle19/23Dosco (IRE)1225 Mar 08Fairyhouse (IRE)Gleesons Meats Handicap Chase
27 Dec 07Leopardstown (IRE)Paddy Power Chase (Extended Handicap)PU/29Hear The Echo I (IRE)724 Mar 08Fairyhouse (IRE)Powers Whiskey Irish Grand National Chase (Extended Handicap)
27 Dec 07Leopardstown (IRE)Paddy Power Chase (Extended Handicap)PU/29Ballyagran (IRE)1712 Apr 08Fairyhouse (IRE)Swords Hurdle
25 Nov 07Navan (IRE)williamhill.ie Troytown Handicap ChaseF/16Prince Of Tara (IRE)88 Dec 07Navan (IRE)Forelock Security Handicap Chase
24 Apr 07Punchestown (IRE)Ellier Developments Hanover Quay Champion Novice Chase5/7Knight Legend (IRE)222 Jul 07Tipperary (IRE)Ballykisteen Hotel & Golf Resort Hurdle
2 Dec 06Fairyhouse (IRE)Brian King Engineering Beginners Chase2/22Oran Climate (IRE)514 Jan 07Leopardstown (IRE)P.B.S. Beginners Chase
2 Dec 06Fairyhouse (IRE)Brian King Engineering Beginners Chase2/22Hordago (IRE)1729 Dec 06Limerick (IRE)Signsplus Handicap Chase
3 Nov 06Down Royal (IRE)J.W.J.Porter & Co Beginners ChaseF/18Mac Three (IRE)219 Nov 06Cork (IRE)Irish Stallion Farms European Breeders Fund Beginners Chase
3 Nov 06Down Royal (IRE)J.W.J.Porter & Co Beginners ChaseF/18O'Muircheartaigh (IRE)319 Nov 06Punchestown (IRE)Dundrum Shopping Centre Beginners Chase
26 Feb 06Naas (IRE)Bar-One Racing Johnstown Novice Hurdle1/7Justpourit (IRE)617 Apr 06Fairyhouse (IRE)Sherry Fitzgerald Hurdle
26 Feb 06Naas (IRE)Bar-One Racing Johnstown Novice Hurdle1/7Sir Frederick (IRE)75 Apr 06Gowran Park (IRE)Paulstown Handicap Hurdle
8 Jan 06Naas (IRE)Woodlands Park 100 Slaney Novice Hurdle3/7Vic Venturi (IRE)216 Apr 06Fairyhouse (IRE)Rathbarry & Glenview Studs Festival Novice Hurdle
8 Jan 06Naas (IRE)Woodlands Park 100 Slaney Novice Hurdle3/7Thyne Again (IRE)519 Jan 06Thurles (IRE)I.N.H. Stallion Owners European Breeders Fund Novice Hurdle
8 Jan 06Naas (IRE)Woodlands Park 100 Slaney Novice Hurdle3/7Mister Top Notch (IRE)65 Mar 06Leopardstown (IRE)Coyle Hamilton Willis European Breeding Fund Maiden Hurdle
4 Dec 05Fairyhouse (IRE)Joe Savage Maiden Hurdle1/25Firth Of ForthI (IRE)229 Dec 05Leopardstown (IRE)Bewleys Hotel Glasgow Maiden Hurdle
4 Dec 05Fairyhouse (IRE)Joe Savage Maiden Hurdle1/25Back To Bid (IRE)1610 Dec 05Navan (IRE)Brian M. Durkan & Co.Ltd "Future Champions" (Pro/Am) INH Flat Race
20 Oct 05Punchestown (IRE)Punchestown Event Centre Maiden Hurdle9/22Mounthenry (IRE)12 Nov 05Punchestown (IRE)Tote Sports Lounge Novice Hurdle
20 Oct 05Punchestown (IRE)Punchestown Event Centre Maiden Hurdle9/22Blueberry Boy (IRE)219 Nov 05Punchestown (IRE)Thornberry Hurdle
20 Oct 05Punchestown (IRE)Punchestown Event Centre Maiden Hurdle9/22Oscar's Advance (IRE)32 Nov 05Punchestown (IRE)Kildare Maiden Hurdle (Div I)
29 Dec 04Leopardstown (IRE)Cill Dara Security I.N.H. Flat Race1/10Vintage Treasure (IRE)324 Sep 05Listowel (IRE)McElligotts Tralee Rover/Land Rover Maiden Hurdle
28 Nov 04Fairyhouse (IRE)Toshiba Digital Copier (Pro-Am) Flat Race3/23Mr Newton (IRE)713 May 05Wexford (RH) (IRE)Carraig On Bannow INH Flat Race

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 (€)
T J Taaffe28 Nov 0414 Apr 093/231281221322742314.8%29.6%£0€82,268
T J Taaffe
Trainer
T J Taaffe
First run
28 Nov 04
Last run
14 Apr 09
First run for yard
3/23
OR first run
128
OR last run
122
Best OR
132
Runs
27
Wins
4
2nd
2
3rd
3
Win %
14.8%
Place %
29.6%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€82,268

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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 Hunt2742314.8%29.6%£0€82,26813228 Nov 0414 Apr 09
National Hunt
Code
National Hunt
Runs
27
Wins
4
2nd
2
3rd
3
Win %
14.8%
Place %
29.6%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€82,268
Best OR
132
First run
28 Nov 04
Last run
14 Apr 09

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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 (€)
Hurdle1220216.7%25.0%£0€49,924
Chase131207.7%23.1%£0€21,819
NH Flat210150.0%100.0%£0€10,526
Hurdle
Race type
Hurdle
Runs
12
Wins
2
2nd
0
3rd
2
Win %
16.7%
Place %
25.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€49,924
Chase
Race type
Chase
Runs
13
Wins
1
2nd
2
3rd
0
Win %
7.7%
Place %
23.1%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€21,819
NH Flat
Race type
NH Flat
Runs
2
Wins
1
2nd
0
3rd
1
Win %
50.0%
Place %
100.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€10,526

By going

GoingRunsWins2nd3rdWin %Place %Prize GB (£)Prize IRE (€)
Good30100.0%33.3%£0€8,026
Good to Yielding20000.0%0.0%£0€0
Yielding10000.0%0.0%£0€0
Yielding to Soft40010.0%25.0%£0€2,275
Soft721228.6%57.1%£0€30,089
Soft to Heavy320066.7%66.7%£0€41,879
Heavy70000.0%0.0%£0€0
Good
Going
Good
Runs
3
Wins
0
2nd
1
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
33.3%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€8,026
Good to Yielding
Going
Good to Yielding
Runs
2
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€0
Yielding
Going
Yielding
Runs
1
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€0
Yielding to Soft
Going
Yielding to Soft
Runs
4
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
1
Win %
0.0%
Place %
25.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€2,275
Soft
Going
Soft
Runs
7
Wins
2
2nd
1
3rd
2
Win %
28.6%
Place %
57.1%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€30,089
Soft to Heavy
Going
Soft to Heavy
Runs
3
Wins
2
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
66.7%
Place %
66.7%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€41,879
Heavy
Going
Heavy
Runs
7
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 2m1f410125.0%50.0%£0€10,526
2m2f to 2m5f1221216.7%33.3%£0€55,257
2m6f to 3m1f111109.1%18.2%£0€16,485
2m to 2m1f
Distance
2m to 2m1f
Runs
4
Wins
1
2nd
0
3rd
1
Win %
25.0%
Place %
50.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€10,526
2m2f to 2m5f
Distance
2m2f to 2m5f
Runs
12
Wins
2
2nd
1
3rd
2
Win %
16.7%
Place %
33.3%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€55,257
2m6f to 3m1f
Distance
2m6f to 3m1f
Runs
11
Wins
1
2nd
1
3rd
0
Win %
9.1%
Place %
18.2%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€16,485

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 (€)
Naas (IRE)511120.0%40.0%£0€43,654
Fairyhouse (IRE)411125.0%75.0%£0€12,918
Navan (IRE)40000.0%0.0%£0€0
Punchestown (IRE)40010.0%25.0%£0€4,475
Leopardstown (IRE)310033.3%33.3%£0€9,674
Limerick (IRE)210050.0%50.0%£0€11,056
Clonmel (IRE)20000.0%0.0%£0€0
Down Royal (IRE)20000.0%0.0%£0€0
Thurles (IRE)10000.0%0.0%£0€492
Naas (IRE)
Runs
5
Wins
1
2nd
1
3rd
1
Win %
20.0%
Place %
40.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€43,654
Fairyhouse (IRE)
Runs
4
Wins
1
2nd
1
3rd
1
Win %
25.0%
Place %
75.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€12,918
Navan (IRE)
Runs
4
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€0
Punchestown (IRE)
Runs
4
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
1
Win %
0.0%
Place %
25.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€4,475
Leopardstown (IRE)
Runs
3
Wins
1
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
33.3%
Place %
33.3%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€9,674
Limerick (IRE)
Runs
2
Wins
1
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
50.0%
Place %
50.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€11,056
Clonmel (IRE)
Runs
2
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€0
Down Royal (IRE)
Runs
2
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€0
Thurles (IRE)
Runs
1
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€492

By class

ClassRunsWins2nd3rdWin %Place %Prize GB (£)Prize IRE (€)
Grade 110000.0%0.0%£0€2,200
Grade 2510120.0%20.0%£0€37,828
Non-handicap (unclassified)1231225.0%50.0%£0€36,415
Handicap (unclassified)70100.0%14.3%£0€5,826
Grade B20000.0%0.0%£0€0
Grade 1
Class
Grade 1
Runs
1
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€2,200
Grade 2
Class
Grade 2
Runs
5
Wins
1
2nd
0
3rd
1
Win %
20.0%
Place %
20.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€37,828
Non-handicap (unclassified)
Class
Non-handicap (unclassified)
Runs
12
Wins
3
2nd
1
3rd
2
Win %
25.0%
Place %
50.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€36,415
Handicap (unclassified)
Class
Handicap (unclassified)
Runs
7
Wins
0
2nd
1
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
14.3%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€5,826
Grade B
Class
Grade B
Runs
2
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
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

RunnersRunsWins2nd3rdWin %Place %Prize GB (£)Prize IRE (€)
6 to 8 runners711214.3%42.9%£0€48,129
9 to 12 runners610016.7%16.7%£0€10,166
13 to 16 runners510020.0%20.0%£0€11,056
17+ runners911111.1%33.3%£0€12,918
6 to 8 runners
Runners
6 to 8 runners
Runs
7
Wins
1
2nd
1
3rd
2
Win %
14.3%
Place %
42.9%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€48,129
9 to 12 runners
Runners
9 to 12 runners
Runs
6
Wins
1
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
16.7%
Place %
16.7%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€10,166
13 to 16 runners
Runners
13 to 16 runners
Runs
5
Wins
1
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
20.0%
Place %
20.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€11,056
17+ runners
Runners
17+ runners
Runs
9
Wins
1
2nd
1
3rd
1
Win %
11.1%
Place %
33.3%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€12,918

By month

MonthRunsWins2nd3rdWin %Place %Prize GB (£)Prize IRE (€)
January30010.0%0.0%£0€5,278
February510020.0%20.0%£0€32,550
March30000.0%0.0%£0€0
April20000.0%0.0%£0€2,200
October20000.0%0.0%£0€0
November60110.0%33.3%£0€7,170
December631150.0%83.3%£0€35,071
January
Month
January
Runs
3
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
1
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€5,278
February
Month
February
Runs
5
Wins
1
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
20.0%
Place %
20.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€32,550
March
Month
March
Runs
3
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€0
April
Month
April
Runs
2
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€2,200
October
Month
October
Runs
2
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€0
November
Month
November
Runs
6
Wins
0
2nd
1
3rd
1
Win %
0.0%
Place %
33.3%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€7,170
December
Month
December
Runs
6
Wins
3
2nd
1
3rd
1
Win %
50.0%
Place %
83.3%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€35,071

By jockey

JockeyRunsWins2nd3rdWin %Place %Prize GB (£)Prize IRE (€)
Barry Geraghty721128.6%42.9%£0€49,894
A B Joyce40000.0%0.0%£0€0
T G M Ryan40000.0%0.0%£0€0
S M McGovern210050.0%50.0%£0€11,056
Davy Russell20000.0%0.0%£0€2,200
Mr J J Codd1100100.0%100.0%£0€9,674
Conor O'Farrell10000.0%0.0%£0€0
D F Flannery10010.0%100.0%£0€852
Mark Walsh10100.0%100.0%£0€5,826
Michael Darcy10000.0%0.0%£0€0
Mr G O'Sullivan10010.0%100.0%£0€2,275
P W Flood10000.0%0.0%£0€492
R Walsh10000.0%0.0%£0€0
Barry Geraghty
Runs
7
Wins
2
2nd
1
3rd
1
Win %
28.6%
Place %
42.9%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€49,894
A B Joyce
Jockey
A B Joyce
Runs
4
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€0
T G M Ryan
Runs
4
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€0
S M McGovern
Runs
2
Wins
1
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
50.0%
Place %
50.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€11,056
Davy Russell
Runs
2
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€2,200
Mr J J Codd
Runs
1
Wins
1
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
100.0%
Place %
100.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€9,674
Conor O'Farrell
Runs
1
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€0
D F Flannery
Runs
1
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
1
Win %
0.0%
Place %
100.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€852
Mark Walsh
Runs
1
Wins
0
2nd
1
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
100.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€5,826
Michael Darcy
Runs
1
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€0
Mr G O'Sullivan
Runs
1
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
1
Win %
0.0%
Place %
100.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€2,275
P W Flood
Jockey
P W Flood
Runs
1
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€492
R Walsh
Jockey
R Walsh
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 (€)
T J Taaffe2742314.8%29.6%£0€82,268
T J Taaffe
Trainer
T J Taaffe
Runs
27
Wins
4
2nd
2
3rd
3
Win %
14.8%
Place %
29.6%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€82,268

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By headgear

HeadgearRunsWins2nd3rdWin %Place %Prize GB (£)Prize IRE (€)
No headgear2242218.2%31.8%£0€79,993
p40010.0%25.0%£0€2,275
b10000.0%0.0%£0€0
No headgear
Headgear
No headgear
Runs
22
Wins
4
2nd
2
3rd
2
Win %
18.2%
Place %
31.8%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€79,993
p
Headgear
p
Runs
4
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
1
Win %
0.0%
Place %
25.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€2,275
b
Headgear
b
Runs
1
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€0

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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 run10010.0%100.0%£0€852
8 to 14 days20000.0%0.0%£0€0
15 to 30 days111109.1%18.2%£0€14,285
31 to 60 days930233.3%44.4%£0€61,306
121 to 365 days40100.0%25.0%£0€5,826
Debut / no previous run
Days since last run
Debut / no previous run
Runs
1
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
1
Win %
0.0%
Place %
100.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€852
8 to 14 days
Days since last run
8 to 14 days
Runs
2
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
11
Wins
1
2nd
1
3rd
0
Win %
9.1%
Place %
18.2%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€14,285
31 to 60 days
Days since last run
31 to 60 days
Runs
9
Wins
3
2nd
0
3rd
2
Win %
33.3%
Place %
44.4%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€61,306
121 to 365 days
Days since last run
121 to 365 days
Runs
4
Wins
0
2nd
1
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
25.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€5,826

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 headgear10000.0%0.0%£0€0
First time blinkers10000.0%0.0%£0€0
First time cheekpieces10000.0%0.0%£0€0
Headgear, all items worn before30010.0%33.3%£0€2,275
No headgear2242218.2%31.8%£0€79,993
First time in any headgear
Headgear
First time in any headgear
Runs
1
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€0
First time blinkers
Headgear
First time blinkers
Runs
1
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€0
First time cheekpieces
Headgear
First time cheekpieces
Runs
1
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€0
Headgear, all items worn before
Headgear
Headgear, all items worn before
Runs
3
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
1
Win %
0.0%
Place %
33.3%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€2,275
No headgear
Headgear
No headgear
Runs
22
Wins
4
2nd
2
3rd
2
Win %
18.2%
Place %
31.8%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€79,993

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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 branchLuso (GB)

Parent · 1

  1. SireLuso (GB)

Grandparents · 2

  1. Sire's sireSalse (USA)
  2. Sire's damLucayan Princess (GB)

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 branchGentle Reef (IRE)

Parent · 1

  1. DamGentle Reef (IRE)

Grandparents · 2

  1. Dam's sireOrange Reef (GB)
  2. Dam's damMonica Carr (GB)

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
Luso (GB)
Gentle Reef (IRE)
Salse (USA)
Lucayan Princess (GB)
Orange Reef (GB)
Monica Carr (GB)
Not traced
Not traced
Not traced
Not traced
Not traced
Not traced
Not traced
Not traced

Breeding card

HorseMerdeka (IRE)
Sexgelding
Foaled2000
SireLuso (GB)
DamGentle Reef (IRE)
DamsireOrange Reef (GB)
Sire's sireSalse (USA)
Sire's damLucayan Princess (GB)
2nd damMonica Carr (GB)
Dam's produce2 winners from 5 runners
Notable siblingThe Lippy Lady (IRE)

Female line

  1. Gentle Reef (IRE) · by Orange Reef (GB) · 2 winners from 5 runners
  2. Monica Carr (GB) · 1 winners from 2 runners

Sire, dam and damsire

SireDamDamsireSexSire's avg winning distanceDamsire's avg winning distance
Luso (GB)Gentle Reef (IRE)Orange Reef (GB)geldingNH 2m4½fNH 2m4f
Luso (GB)
Sex
gelding
Sire's avg winning distance
NH 2m4½f
Damsire's avg winning distance
NH 2m4f

Progeny of Luso (GB) in this horse's best conditions

ConditionRunsWinsPlacedWin %Place %This horse runsThis horse wins
All National Hunt runs4,4923118806.9%19.6%274
At 2m2f to 2m5f1,7251353617.8%20.9%122
On Soft going1,017782097.7%20.6%104
At 2m2f to 2m5f on Soft going36731768.4%20.7%52
All National Hunt runs
Condition
All National Hunt runs
Runs
4,492
Wins
311
Placed
880
Win %
6.9%
Place %
19.6%
This horse runs
27
This horse wins
4
At 2m2f to 2m5f
Condition
At 2m2f to 2m5f
Runs
1,725
Wins
135
Placed
361
Win %
7.8%
Place %
20.9%
This horse runs
12
This horse wins
2
On Soft going
Condition
On Soft going
Runs
1,017
Wins
78
Placed
209
Win %
7.7%
Place %
20.6%
This horse runs
10
This horse wins
4
At 2m2f to 2m5f on Soft going
Condition
At 2m2f to 2m5f on Soft going
Runs
367
Wins
31
Placed
76
Win %
8.4%
Place %
20.7%
This horse runs
5
This horse wins
2

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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.

Luso (GB) × Orange Reef mares (the cross)

CodeRunnersWinnersWinners %Black-type winnersRunsWins2nd/3rdWin %Prize GB (£)Prize IRE (€)
National Hunt2150.0%1294513.8%£0€82,268
National Hunt
Code
National Hunt
Runners
2
Winners
1
Winners %
50.0%
Black-type winners
1
Runs
29
Wins
4
2nd/3rd
5
Win %
13.8%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€82,268

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Best of the cross

HorseRunsWinsBlack-type winsBest winPrize GB (£)Prize IRE (€)
Merdeka (IRE)2741Group/Grade 2£0€82,268
The Lippy Lady (IRE)200-£0€0
Merdeka (IRE)
Runs
27
Wins
4
Black-type wins
1
Best win
Group/Grade 2
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€82,268
The Lippy Lady (IRE)
Runs
2
Wins
0
Black-type wins
0
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€0

Top 12 by best win level, then wins.

Ratings

Official ratings

CodeCurrent ORHighest ORLowest ORRated runs
National Hunt12213212217
National Hunt
Code
National Hunt
Current OR
122
Highest OR
132
Lowest OR
122
Rated runs
17

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
14 Apr 09Fairyhouse (IRE)NH122018/25
15 Mar 09Navan (IRE)NH12207/11
16 Feb 09Navan (IRE)NH122-15/6
4 Feb 09Down Royal (IRE)NH12305/17
31 Dec 08Punchestown (IRE)NH123-43/8
27 Nov 08Thurles (IRE)NH12704/11
9 Nov 08Navan (IRE)NH1272PU/10
15 Oct 08Punchestown (IRE)NH125-55/9
9 Mar 08Naas (IRE)NH130010/14
21 Feb 08Clonmel (IRE)NH1300UR/14
7 Feb 08Clonmel (IRE)NH130-2F/12
13 Jan 08Leopardstown (IRE)NH132219/23
27 Dec 07Leopardstown (IRE)NH130-1PU/29
25 Nov 07Navan (IRE)NH1315F/16
10 Nov 07Naas (IRE)NH12602/7
24 Apr 07Punchestown (IRE)NH126-25/7
18 Mar 07Limerick (IRE)NH128-6/15

Current mark v winning marks

CodeCurrent OROR last runChangeHighest ORv highest
National Hunt1221220132-10
National Hunt
Code
National Hunt
Current OR
122
OR last run
122
Change
0
Highest OR
132
v highest
-10

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

Gentle Reef (IRE)

G1 winners
0
Produce
2 winners from 5 runners

Full siblings

Half siblings

By Lord Americo (IRE)

By Bravefoot (GB)

By City Honours (USA)

Female line

  1. 1Gentle Reef (IRE) · by Orange Reef (GB)
  2. 2Monica Carr (GB)

Notable relatives

Merdeka is the only black-type winner in this female family in Britain or Ireland since 1990.

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In brief

When was Merdeka foaled?

Merdeka (IRE) was foaled in 2000.

Who are the sire and dam of Merdeka?

Merdeka (IRE) is by Luso (GB) out of Gentle Reef (IRE), a daughter of Orange Reef (GB).

Who trained Merdeka?

Merdeka (IRE) was trained by T J Taaffe and owned by Maurice Clifford at the time of the last run in Britain or Ireland.

What is Merdeka's race record?

In Britain and Ireland, Merdeka (IRE) won 4 of 27 races (15%). Runs abroad (for example in France, Dubai or the USA) are not included.

What is Merdeka's biggest win?

Merdeka (IRE)'s biggest win in Britain or Ireland came in the Bar-One Racing Johnstown Novice Hurdle (Grade 2) at Naas (IRE) on 26 February 2006.

Has Merdeka ever been beaten?

Merdeka (IRE) was beaten 23 times in 27 runs in Britain and Ireland, the first time on 28 November 2004 at Fairyhouse (IRE) (3rd of 23).

What was Merdeka's official rating?

Merdeka (IRE) was last officially rated 122 over jumps (career high 132).

Is Merdeka still racing?

Merdeka (IRE) last ran in Britain or Ireland on 14 April 2009 at Fairyhouse (IRE) in the Racing Post Handicap Hurdle, finishing 18th of 25, and has not run there since.

What is Merdeka's record at Naas (IRE)?

Merdeka (IRE) ran most often at Naas (IRE), with 1 win from 5 runs there.

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