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Laid Back Luke (IRE)

17yo b g 2008

Track Horse HorseTracker

Laid Back Luke (IRE) b g 2008

Sire

Quws (GB)

Dam

Miss Molly (GB)

Dam's Sire

Arzanni

Owner

John Lavery

Trainer

Ms Sheila Lavery

Breeder

Rachel Weld

Last Win

Fairyhouse Sat, 27th Feb, 21 40/1, R C Colgan (1472 days)

Last Run

Limerick Sun, 14th Mar, 21 p.u., 4/1Fav, R C Colgan (1457 days)

Lifetime

Runs

Wins

Places

Win %

Earnings

Level Stk

Flat IRE

10%

€12,750

5.00

Hurdle IRE

25%

€28,135

44.25

Chase IRE

12%

€19,937.5

-3.00

NHF IRE

33%

€6,800

10.00

PtoP

Under Rules Total

18%

56.25

Form Figures

FR-U1402-5321044024-1314P8-19P2000772-5-1P/

Form Timeline

Form Figures - FR-U1402-5321044024-1314P8-19P2000772-5-1P/

Date Course Conditions

Race Result

Jockey

Class n

MorningSP

17Nov18 Pun 15f Good 4y+ F

12-9[5/1]7th of 16, 5.26L behind Markhan

5/1

Change of Trainer Ms Sheila Lavery

Handler Patrick Downey

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 Laid Back Luke (IRE) was mentioned

Semi-retired 13yo wins on reappearance run

Laid Back Luke defied his 13 years, a 769-days absence, top weight and 40/1 odds to win the Easter Festival 3rd-5th April Handicap Hurdle at Fairyhouse today, scoring for his adoring trainer Sheila Lavery and jockey Robbie Colgan. Sat 27th Feb

'Very unpredictable' Lilshane wins on a going day

Lilshane enjoyed a good victory in the Cube Veterans Handicap Chase at Limerick. Fri 28th Dec

Tipperary Cup goes to Rashaan for the 2nd year running

The featured Quirke uPVC Windows (Clonmel) Tipperary Perpetual Cup Handicap went to Rashaan for the second year running at Powerstown Park. Thu 03rd May

Decent supporting card at Fairyhouse

Mitchouka sets the standard in the Winning Fair Juvenile Hurdle at Fairyhouse on Saturday. Sat 24th Feb

Laid Back Luke gains fifth career win

The Sheila Lavery trained versatile performer Laid Back Luke gained a fifth career success at Gowran today, landing the Live Music After Racing Handicap Hurdle under jockey Robbie Colgan. Sat 17th Feb

Review gowran park 17th Feb

Our Duke put himself firmly back in the Gold Cup picture with a determined victory in the Red Mills Chase at Gowran ParkSat 17th Feb

Chosen springs surprise on debut for Spillane

Goulane Chosen sprang a 16/1 surprise (from 20s on-course) in the Breeders' Cup Starts Tomorrow On At The Races Rated Chase. Thu 02nd Nov

Review gowran park 11th Oct

Saracen Knight could be set for a step up in class having broken his maiden with a smooth success in the opening Irish Stallion Farms EBF Maiden at Gowran ParkWed 11th Oct

Plan works to perfection on Luke

The Sheila Lavery-trained Laid Back Luke made all to run out a cosy winner of the concluding race at Gowran Park this afternoon. Wed 11th Oct

Review fairyhouse 15th Jan

Ball D'Arc secured a Fairyhouse double for Gordon Elliott and Jack Kennedy when streaking clear to land the Bar One Racing Dan Moore Memorial Handicap ChaseSun 15th Jan

'Tricky' Laid Back Luke wins for Lavery/Colgan

Jockey Robbie Colgan came in for strong praise from winning trainer Sheila Lavery for his prep-work and riding of Laid Back Luke, winner of the Irish Stallion Farms EBF Rated Novice Chase at Fairyhouse today. Sun 15th Jan

Review clonmel 8th Dec

The Willie Mullins-trained Clondaw Warrior proved a class apart from his opponents in the Jim Strang & Sons Kilsheelan (Peugeot) Hurdle at ClonmelThu 08th Dec

Powers blows away rivals over fences

Powersbomb made all under Mikey Fogarty to take the Clonmel Racecourse Supportes Club Only 90 Euro Beginners Chase. Thu 08th Dec

Review clonmel 31st Mar

Bright New Dawn banished a Cheltenham no-show to the memory with victory in the Suir Valley Chase at ClonmelThu 31st Mar

Luke off the mark over timber

Laid Back Luke was another to gain a deserved success when landing the Ardfinnan Maiden Hurdle at Clonmel. Thu 31st Mar

Beckham scores in Down Royal opener

Mount Beckham got on top in the closing stages to claim the opening Daily Mirror Maiden Hurdle at Down Royal this afternoon. Thu 17th Mar

Arkwrisht revels in Tramore mud

It all came together nicely for Arkwrisht, dropped in class, as he came home at his ease as the 9/10 favourite in the 2016 Tramore Annual Badge — Great Gift For Christmas Maiden Hurdle. Sat 12th Dec

Review thurles 12th Feb

Our Katie continued her progression over fences with victory in the Irish Stallion Farms EBF Mares Novice Chase at ThurlesThu 12th Feb

Luke makes all for easy bumper win

Laid Back Luke got his career under rules off to the best possible start by routing his eight rivals in the bumper at Thurles. Thu 12th Feb

After race at Fairyhouse Sat, 27th Feb, 2021 (1st)

we had semi-retired him but during the summer Robbie (Colgan) took him back into work even though we were so busy. I take no credit for anything as Robbie has done everything with him. He is very ironically named - he isn't nasty or anything but is a character. He is really difficult in the parade ring and today we had to get permission to go out early. He is the hardest horse to ride at home because he ducks and dives and spooks but he has been such a servant. we didn't particularly want him carrying top weight, we're having a bit of fun with him but were so unfortunate as he was to run in Limerick three times and they were cancelled. I've no idea what we'll do now. We should retire him and retire Robbie from the jumps as the Flat season is starting soon! That was so exciting and we'll enjoy today.

Ms Sheila Lavery

After race at Gowran Park Sat, 17th Feb, 2018 (1st)

I didn’t think he’d like the ground and thought it would be too gluey but Robbie never gave an inch away and was almost brushing the rail on the relatively better ground. I was delighted the way he battled back at the finish. We’ll just keep mixing it up with him, he can do anything and I think there is a big Flat handicap in him. What a horse — he’s won a hurdle, chase, bumper and a Flat handicap and he’s just brilliant to have in the yard. He’s a bit difficult when you get up on him and is a bit of a character but Robbie knows him so well, and he does all the work. I can’t take any of the kudos!

Ms Sheila Lavery

After race at Gowran Park Wed, 11th Oct, 2017 (1st)

Robbie does all the work and has done a fantastic job with the horse. He had an injury last year and that's why he was off for a while and why he's running on the Flat. We'll start to look at some jump races now and plan a course of action. He can run on the Flat because he's got gears. He's a very quirky horse and even getting Robbie up in the parade ring is hard. He does his own thing and even at home we just let him go off. By riding up the rail nobody was taking him on, and that was Robbie's plan.

Ms Sheila Lavery

After race at Fairyhouse Sun, 15th Jan, 2017 (1st)

he is a serious character and I’d love to take all the accolades but Robbie (Colgan) does a load of the work and rides him every day and we discuss the races, where we go, with him. He’s a tricky horse, even at home he has to do his own thing and once he is doing that, he is happy. he took a blow at Punchestown last time and just needed the run. His options are open from two and a half miles to three miles.

Ms Sheila Lavery

After race at Clonmel Thu, 31st Mar, 2016 (1st)

“.I'm delighted for Robbie as he rides him out and does all the hard work!” . He's tricky and is so lazy he is hard to get fit. He has tonnes of ability but likes to dictate his own pace. He'll be kept going as long as the ground isn't 'hard-hard'.

Ms Sheila Lavery

After race at Thurles Thu, 12th Feb, 2015 (1st)

He has missed out on the winners' enclosure twice as he should have been at least placed on his debut in a point to point and then definitely should have won on his second run when his jockey went the wrong side of a bollard in the closing stages. Neighbours of mine had him when he won a schooling bumper on the bridle at Fairyhouse and when I saw that, persuaded them to put him into training for a bumper. He is now for sale.

Ms Sheila Lavery

Related by Dam Miss Molly (GB)

Runner

Wins-

Runs

%Wins

Sire

El Jardinero (GB) b g 2003

Norwich

Ryanair Chase (Grade 1) (GBB Race)
Latest Betting Updated: 10th Mar 16:1
Fact To File	5/4	11/8	11/8
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Protektorat	5/1	5/1	5/1
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Jungle Boogie	10/1	12/1	12/1
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Djelo	12/1	12/1	12/1
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Heart Wood	14/1	16/1	16/1
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Hitman	50/1	40/1	50/1
Hang In There	100/1	100/1	50/1

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