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Close Shave (GB)

14yo b g 2011

Track Horse HorseTracker

Close Shave (GB) b g 2011

Sire

Presenting (GB)

Dam

Knock Down (IRE)

Dam's Sire

Oscar (IRE)

Owner

John P McManus

Trainer

Mrs John Harrington

Breeder

Patrick & Roslyn Burling

Last Win

Fairyhouse Sun, 14th Jan, 18 6/5Fav, B J Geraghty (2612 days)

Last Run

Naas Sat, 9th Feb, 19 p.u., 12/1, B J Geraghty (2221 days)

Lifetime

Runs

Wins

Places

Win %

Earnings

Level Stk

Hurdle IRE

14%

€8,100

-1.50

Chase IRE

18%

€29,100

-5.55

Under Rules Total

17%

-7.05

Form Figures

806-4187213-12PPPF0P/

Form Timeline

Form Figures - 806-4187213-12PPPF0P/

Hdle Only

Chase Only

Win Only

Date Course Conditions

Race Result

Jockey

Class n

MorningSP

27Dec18 Leo 24f Good to Yielding 5y+ HcapCh(200K)

non-runner (Reserve)

Rated 128

02Apr18 Fai 29f Heavy 5y+ HcapCh(500K)

non-runner (Reserve)

Rated 131

Nov 2011

November National Hunt Sale (Tattersalls (Ireland))

Goldford Stud (Agent)

Purchaser: John O'Byrne

€28,000

Lots Sold: 660

Prices

Avg: €11,500

Median: €7,500

Maximum: €120,000

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.

Date Course

Conditions

Race

Jockey Weight

OR Class

Date

Sale

Consignor

Purchaser

Price

Nov 2011

November National Hunt Sale (Tattersalls (Ireland))

Goldford Stud (Agent)

Purchaser: John O'Byrne

€28,000

Lots Sold: 660

Prices

Avg: €11,500

Median: €7,500

Maximum: €120,000

Reports in which Close Shave (GB) was mentioned

Review naas 10th Feb

Benie Des Dieux had to pull out all the stops to make it three from three since joining Willie Mullins in the BBA Ireland Limited Opera Hat Mares Chase at NaasSat 10th Feb

Wishmoor and Blackmore get it done at Naas again

Wishmoor followed up on a course and distance success from 13 days earlier, again with Rachael Blackmore in the plate, in the Friends Of Naas RFC Handicap Chase. Sat 10th Feb

Review fairyhouse 14th Jan

Gordon Elliott and Davy Russell bagged a double at Fairyhouse when landing the feature race on the card, the Bar One Racing Dan Moore Memorial Handicap Chase with Doctor PhoenixSun 14th Jan

Geraghty times it well on Close Shave

Close Shave got up close home in a thrilling finish to the Irish Stallion Farms EBF Rated Novice Chase at Fairyhouse. Sun 14th Jan

Coeur Joyeux battles home in Punchestown

Coeur Joyeux won a battle with Sumos Novios to land the extended two mile six handicap chase in Punchestown for Philip and Luke Dempsey. Sat 18th Nov

Review thurles 26th Oct

Monksland had to work harder than expected to justify 8-11 favouritism in the He'llberemembered Hurdle at ThurlesThu 26th Oct

Close Shave lives up to name in beginners

J P McManus was on hand at Thurles to see his colours carried to success by Close Shave in a typically incident-packed www.thurlesraces.ie Beginners Chase. Thu 26th Oct

Friendless D'airy makes all under Cooper

Calino D'airy came out on top in the GalwayRaces.com Beginners Chase, despite proving friendless with punters. Tue 10th Oct

Review fairyhouse 2nd Apr

The three Grade Two races at Fairyhouse all went to Willie Mullins, starting with Ballycasey (15-8) who made all in the in the Normans Grove ChaseSun 02nd Apr

Make It Hurrah gives Harrington three for day

Make It Hurrah (7/1) gave Jessica Harrington an across-the-card treble when seeing out the extended mile of the Mallow Handicap best of all. Sun 02nd Apr

It's as easy as Aa Bee See in Fairyhouse

Niall Madden rode a waiting race on Aa Bee See which reaped dividends as the pair pounced after the final flight in Fairyhouse. Sun 02nd Apr

Harrington doubles up with Close Shave

Close Shave gave Barry Geraghty a winner on his return from injury when staying on stoutly in the two and a half mile handicap hurdle at Fairyhouse. Sun 02nd Apr

Jack's the lad at Navan

Jack Kennedy has already enjoyed some memorable days in his fledgling career at Navan and the County Kerry teenager could be set for another good afternoon at Proudstown Park on Saturday. Sat 04th Mar

After race at Fairyhouse Sun, 14th Jan, 2018 (1st)

Barry timed it to perfection. He’s a lovely progressive horse and is only starting to fill his frame.

Mrs John Harrington

After race at Thurles Thu, 26th Oct, 2017 (1st)

He avoided all the trouble and there was a lot of it in the race and he did it well and stays well. He is built for the game and the step up in trip helped and I'm delighted with him. We'll see where we go with him now.

Mrs John Harrington

After race at Fairyhouse Sun, 2nd Apr, 2017 (1st)

He was too keen at Navan last time and is still a bit keen. He's a real old fashioned three-mile chaser and will not stay over hurdles for too long. Barry said the penny is only starting to drop now and he won't run on anything but soft ground.

Mrs John Harrington

Related by Dam Knock Down (IRE)

Runner

Wins-

Runs

%Wins

Sire

Polly Doodle (GB) m 2006

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Carries Darling (GB) b f 2007

Flemensfirth (USA)

Hello Sweetie (GB) b f 2009

Westerner (GB)

Rat A Tat Tat (GB) b g 2012

Getaway (GER)

Pleney (GB) b g 2014

Martaline (GB)

Wild Atlantic Lady (GB) b f 2015

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Pertemps Network Final Handicap Hurdle (Premier Handicap) (GBB Race)
Latest Betting Updated: 10th Mar 16:2
Jeriko Du Reponet	5/1	5/1	5/1
Will The Wise	7/1	7/1	6/1
Win Some Lose Some	8/1	8/1	8/1
Feet Of A Dancer	10/1	9/1	10/1
D Art D Art	10/1	10/1	10/1
Patter Merchant	14/1	14/1	14/1
Catch Him Derry	14/1	14/1	14/1
Henri The Second	16/1	16/1	14/1
One Big Bang	16/1	16/1	12/1
Shanagh Bob	16/1	16/1	16/1
Karl Des Tourelles	14/1	16/1	20/1
Harbour Lake	16/1	16/1	16/1

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