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Ballyboker Bridge (IRE)
18yo b g 21st May 2007Track Horse
Track Horse
Ballyboker Bridge (IRE) b g 21st May 2007
Last Win
Punchestown Thu, 28th Apr, 22 14/1, Mr T Power Roche
(1056 days)
Last Run
Punchestown Thu, 28th Apr, 22
1st, 14/1, Mr T Power Roche
(1056 days)
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Earnings
Level Stk
Hurdle IRE
1
0
0
0%
0
-1.00
Chase IRE
22
4
9
18%
€68,050
32.50
Chase GB
5
0
1
0%
£5,368
-5.00
PtoP
13
2
2
Under Rules Total
28
4
10
14%
26.50
Form Figures
P-U3F9FBF-U2141-1F563-1532-36U-U33U-13P-22-PS278-81
Form Timeline
Form Figures - P-U3F9FBF-U2141-1F563-1532-36U-U33U-13P-22-PS278-81
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MorningSP
Change of Trainer Peter Maher
Handler Liam Kenny
Symbols Explained
ts2 Tongue Strap vs2 Visor hd2 Hood es2 Eye Shield ec2 Eye Cover cp2 Cheekpiece bl2 Blinkers tt2 Tongue Tie bf Beaten Favourite on Last Run srMentioned in Stewards Report in Results bbvBroke Blood Vessel
The superscript number on headgear bl2 indicates number of times worn. A plus bl+ indicates more than 10 times where as red background bl1indicates first time.
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Reports in which Ballyboker Bridge (IRE) was mentioned
Ballyboker Bridge retires after La Touche triumph
Ireland's longest race, the 4m2f Mongey Communications La Touche at Punchestown, was today won for the second time by 15 year old Ballyboker Bridge, who was immediately retired by trainer Peter Maher. Thu 28th Apr
Gabynako out to end season on a high
Gabynako will not be winning out of turn if he can strike Grade One gold for the first time in the Barberstown Castle Novice Chase at Punchestown on Thursday. Thu 28th Apr
Shady Operator shows his class in Bolger one-two
Shady Operator (5/4f) led home Midnight Maestro to give Enda Bolger a one-two in the Risk Of Thunder Chase over the banks course in Punchestown. Sun 14th Nov
Donoghue delivers despite 'twists and turns'
Thursday's La Touche miscreants Call It Magic and jockey Keith Donoghue returned to Punchestown today when causing a 22/1 upset in winning an entertaining renewal of the opening Dooley Insurance Cross Country Chase. Sat 01st May
Banjo completes Ladies Cup/La Touche double
Singing Banjo completed the historic Ladies Cup/La Touche double at Punchestown today, completing the feat in the Mongey Communications-sponsored 4m2f contest for owners the Walsh family and trainer Philip Rothwell. Thu 29th Apr
Shady Operator and O'Connor a match made in heaven cross country
Second market-choice Ballyboker Bridge pulled up before halfway and it was left to strong favourite, J P McManus’ Shady Operator (7/4 into evens), to shine in the P.P. Hogan Memorial Cross Country Chase at Punchestown. Sun 14th Feb
Easy win for Neverushacon in Punchestown opener
Neverushacon recorded his second win over the cross-country course at Punchestown, as he ran out an easy winner of the Ballymore Group Risk Of Thunder Chase. Tue 24th Nov
Con on course for Cheltenham after banks win
Neverushacon powered home from the last to run out a convincing winner of the opening PP Hogan Memorial Cross Country Chase at Punchestown this afternoon. Tue 18th Feb
Winning start over the banks for Yanworth
Former high-class hurdler and chaser Yanworth (2/1 in the morning, 11/8 into 5/6 fav on course) made a winning start in cross-country chases when landing the EMS Copiers Risk Of Thunder Steeplechase in the hands of Mark Walsh. Sun 17th Nov
Ballyboker Bridge wins La Touche Chase
Ireland's longest race the Mongey Communications La Touche Chase at Punchestown today was won by the Peter Maher trained Ballyboker Bridge who proved a winning spare ride for jockey Sea Flanagan. Thu 02nd May
My Hometown makes all in Risk Of Thunder
My Hometown landed a gamble as he made all to win an incident-packed EMS Copiers Risk Of Thunder Chase. Sun 18th Nov
Need To Know upsets Bolger quartet
Need To Know recorded his first win under rules when staying on strongly to land the Dooley Insurances Cross Country Chase at Punchestown this afternoon. Sat 29th Apr
McInerney off the mark on big stage
Donal McInerney rode his first track winner on a big stage when getting Auvergnat home in first place in the P.P. Hogan Memorial Cross County Chase at Punchestown. Sun 05th Feb
Cantlow "on fire" in Risk Of Thunder
As J P McManus' Yanworth was just about getting the job done over at Ascot, he completed a Punchestown treble with Mark Walsh (double on the card) as the Enda Bolger-trained Cantlow took the honours in the Risk Of Thunder Chase. Sat 19th Nov
Maher hoping for good ground for Ballyboker
Peter Maher is hoping for some decent ground to allow Ballyboker Bridge to take his chance in the Cross Country Chase at Cheltenham. Mon 22nd FebBridge flying now with 2nd P.P. Hogan win
It may have taken Ballyboker Bridge eleven outings 'between the flags' before gaining a maiden success, but the nine-year-old is operating at the height of his powers now as he showed by following up his win in the P.P. Hogan Memorial Cross Country Chase from last year. Amateur rider Gary Murphy was in the plate in 2015 but today Andrew Lynch did the steering on Peter Maher's charge. Sun 31st Jan
Market movers
Michael Kennedy's Sandycove Island is attracting support in Punchestown's bumper at 3.55pm. Sat 14th Nov
Punchestown preview
The transition of 2014 Cheltenham Gold Cup runner-up On His Own to the cross-county ranks is just one of many fascinating aspects to Punchestown's card today. Sat 14th Nov
Duckweed much the best in Kilbeggan novice
Jessica Harrington's Duckweed put in a smooth performance with Robbie Power in the plate for the first time, to land the At The Races Novice Hurdle at Kilbeggan. Fri 15th May
Junior lands second La Touche at age of 14
Uncle Junior and Patrick Mullins captured the historic FBD Cross Country Chase for the La Touche Cup for the second time at Punchestown at the tender age of 14. Thu 30th Apr
Review punchestown 1st Feb
Hidden Cyclone (5-4) booked his ticket to the Cheltenham Festival with an impressive success in the Boylesports Tied Cottage Chase at PunchestownSun 01st Feb
Ballyboker causes surprise in banks' race
The Peter Maher trained 20/1 shot Ballyboker Bridge led an outsider's 1-2 in the opening P.P. Hogan Memorial Cross Country Chase at Punchestown today, beating 66/1 runner-up Owens Pride. Sun 01st Feb
After race at Punchestown Thu, 28th Apr, 2022 (1st) 
we're going to retire him now, that's the end for him. Hopefully I get another one that's as good as him. He's not the best horse, he's not a Big Shu but wears his heart on his sleeve. He's been a horse of a lifetime, a great horse, he's a bit cracked but he's not bad in his own way. When Enda's horse (Bolger, Shady Operator) came out it was a penalty kick. Singing Banjo is great but he's loaded up with the weight and Vital Island was probably a bit tired from Tuesday - he had a great chance.
Peter Maher
we're going to retire him now, that's the end for him. Hopefully I get another one that's as good as him. He's not the best horse, he's not a Big Shu but wears his heart on his sleeve. He's been a horse of a lifetime, a great horse, he's a bit cracked but he's not bad in his own way. When Enda's horse (Bolger, Shady Operator) came out it was a penalty kick. Singing Banjo is great but he's loaded up with the weight and Vital Island was probably a bit tired from Tuesday - he had a great chance.
Peter Maher
After race at Punchestown Thu, 2nd May, 2019 (1st)
to win this again means everything. There is nothing like the banks races as it requires top courage for riders and horses. A lot of races have been modified but that’s the last gladiator stand left. . Ballyboker was always a good horse but he doesn’t stay. You have to nurse him around and he got his own way for a bit and he filled up and went away again. If he gets a breather he’ll stay well but he used to run very keen with the choke out when he was younger.
Peter Maher
to win this again means everything. There is nothing like the banks races as it requires top courage for riders and horses. A lot of races have been modified but that’s the last gladiator stand left. . Ballyboker was always a good horse but he doesn’t stay. You have to nurse him around and he got his own way for a bit and he filled up and went away again. If he gets a breather he’ll stay well but he used to run very keen with the choke out when he was younger.
Peter Maher
After race at Punchestown Sun, 31st Jan, 2016 (1st)
I'd say he will go to Cheltenham now, and he will be a better horse on better ground. He's not bad for €3,000,.
Peter Maher
I'd say he will go to Cheltenham now, and he will be a better horse on better ground. He's not bad for €3,000,.
Peter Maher
After race at Punchestown Sun, 1st Feb, 2015 (1st)
he (Ballyboker Bridge) wants a bit better ground and all the work is down to Gary and Michael Bates who I bought him off. They told me he was a good one and they were right. The rest is history and here he is now at 33/1 - there's plenty of room in the pond for the little fish.
Peter Maher
he (Ballyboker Bridge) wants a bit better ground and all the work is down to Gary and Michael Bates who I bought him off. They told me he was a good one and they were right. The rest is history and here he is now at 33/1 - there's plenty of room in the pond for the little fish.
Peter Maher
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