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Realt Dubh (IRE)
b g 13th Jan 2004Track Horse
Track Horse
Realt Dubh (IRE) b g 13th Jan 2004
Last Win
Fairyhouse Sun, 24th Apr, 11 9/2, P Carberry
(5075 days)
Last Run
Roscommon Mon, 9th Jun, 14
3rd, 15/8Fav, P Carberry
(3933 days)
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Win %
Earnings
Level Stk
Hurdle IRE
6
2
3
33%
€38,320
-2.20
Chase IRE
17
5
7
29%
€299,780
7.57
NHF IRE
3
1
2
33%
€8,555
-0.50
Hurdle GB
1
0
0
0%
0
-1.00
Chase GB
2
0
1
0%
£13,923
-2.00
PtoP
2
1
1
Under Rules Total
29
8
13
28%
1.87
Form Figures
2132121-21731F121-1312-520442-225-53/
Form Timeline
Form Figures - 2132121-21731F121-1312-520442-225-53/
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Change of Trainer Noel Meade
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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 Realt Dubh (IRE) was mentioned
Review roscommon 9th Jun
Golden Kite (8-1) completed back-to-back wins in the Live The Dream With Tote Connacht National Handicap Chase at RoscommonMon 09th Jun
Usa shines under Geraghty
With the defection of Alderwood (change in going) just four went to post for the Dermot Hughes Cars Sales Chase and it was Usa who came out on top under Barry Geraghty for Stephen Mahon. Mon 09th JunAlderwood returns at Roscommon
Alderwood is the star attraction at Roscommon this evening with the dual Cheltenham Festival winner making his return to action in the Dermot Hughes Car Sales Chase. Mon 09th Jun
Going reports
Punchestown reports its ground to be Good to Yielding ahead of the seven-race card today that features the Grade 1 John Durkan Chase at 1.35pm. Sun 08th Dec
Walsh gets Prince back to winning ways
Noble Prince bounced back to his best, as he took the feature race at Thurles, the Listed John Meagher Memorial Chase, scoring under Ruby Walsh for Paul Nolan. Thu 07th Nov
Review naas 24th Feb
Willie Mullins' talented mare Annie Power took her unbeaten record to six as she powered away with a hot renewal of the paddypower.com Novice Hurdle at NaasSun 24th Feb
Jumping makes the difference for Days
Jumping won the day for Days Hotel as he claimed the paddypower.com Chase at Naas this afternoon. Sun 24th Feb
What a Day for hat-trick hero De Bromhead!
Trainer Henry De Bromhead completed an across-the-card treble at Cork today when his Days Hotel provided jockey Philip Enright with a career highlight when winning the featured Grade 2 Hilly Way Chase. Sun 09th Dec
Flemenstar flawless in Fortria
Flemenstar recorded his sixth success in-a-row as he impressively took the Grade 2, Irish Form Book Fortria Chase on his seasonal reappearance at Navan this afternoon. Sun 11th Nov
Kauto stars again but this time it's Stone
Kauto Stone emulated his legendary sibling Kauto Star by claiming the JNWine.com Champion Chase at Down Royal this afternoon. Sat 03rd Nov
Satu just takes the feature for Doyle & Butler
The feature race at Killarney this afternoon, the Grade B Ladbrokes.com Handicap Hurdle over 2m 1f produced an exciting finish with the Eoin Doyle trained, Mikey Bulter ridden Satu just getting the verdict by a head. Sun 13th May
Preview killarney 14th May
The middle day of Killarney's May Festival is headlined by the McSweeney Arms Hotel Handicap ChaseMon 14th May
Review punchestown 24th Apr
Henry de Bromhead's crack two-miler Sizing Europe displayed courage as well as talent as he claimed the boylesports.com Champion Chase at PunchestownTue 24th Apr
Compo for Europe
He had to dig deep but Sizing Europe gained compensation for his unfortunate Cheltenham defeat when justifying odds of 8/13 under Andrew Lynch in the Grade 1 Boylesports.com Champion Chase at Punchestown. Tue 24th AprReview punchestown 5th May
Quevega survived a last-flight mistake to claim back-to-back wins in the Ladbrokes.com World Series Hurdle at PunchestownThu 05th May
Chris leads the way in Ryanair
Captain Chris, successful in the Arkle at Cheltenham, confirmed his position as the season's top two mile novice chaser by landing odds of 4/6 in the Grade 1 Ryanair Novice Chase. Thu 05th May
Meade completes across the card double
The Irish Stallion Farms EBF Beginners Chase at Cork today could hardly be described as a pretty contest with Gracchus eventually avoiding the general mayhem for a fortunate win, providing trainer Noel Meade with the second leg of an across-the-card double. Sun 24th Apr
Review fairyhouse 24th Apr
Realt Dubh landed his third Grade One prize of the season when he won a dramatic renewal of the Powers Gold Cup at FairyhouseSun 24th Apr
Dubh takes advantage of Prince's fall
Realt Dubh recorded his third Grade 1 win this season over fences in the featured Power Gold Cup, although there was a degree of good fortune to the victory with favourite Noble Prince falling while in front two out. Sun 24th Apr
Review leopardstown 23rd Jan
Hurricane Fly confirmed his undoubted superiority over old rival Solwhit to land a smooth success in the BHP Insurances Irish Champion Hurdle at LeopardstownSun 23rd Jan
Realt just prevails in Arkle
Realt Dubh recorded his second Grade 1 victory over fences this term when just getting the better of Noble Prince in the Frank Ward Solicitors Arkle Novice Chase. Sun 23rd Jan
Realt and Flat meet in Arkle
Noel Meade expects recent Leopardstown winner Realt Dubh to put up another bold show in today's Frank Ward Solicitors Arkle Novice Chase. Sun 23rd Jan
McNamara leads the way with double
Jockey Andrew McNamara edged back to the head of the Jockeys’ Championship when completing a double on Shot From The Hip in the Bord Na Mona Clean Air Maiden Hurdle at Leopardstown today. Thu 30th DecDubh delivers as Mikael flops
Realt Dubh, under Paul Carberry, caused a 10/1 upset in the featured Grade 1 Bord Na Mona With Nature Novice Steeplechase at Leopardstown today, capitalising from a below-par run from Mikael D’Haguenet and the final fence fall of leader Saludos. Thu 30th Dec
Mikael expected to gain compensation
Mikael D'Haguenet faces seven rivals as he goes on a retrieval mission in the Bord na Mona With Nature Novice Chase at Leopardstown this afternoon. Thu 30th DecReview punchestown 14th Nov
Solwhit returned to action with a superb performance to land back-to-back runnings of the Dobbins & Madigans At Punchestown HurdleSun 14th Nov
Browne looks a class act
Thegreatjohnbrowne proved different class to his rivals in the Florida Pearl Chase at Punchestown as he produced a power-packed front-running performance. Sun 14th Nov
Dubh shines in Craddockstown
Realt Dubh produced a polished display of jumping in the Craddockstown Novice Chase at Punchestown to banish the memory of his fall at Galway last month. Sun 14th Nov
Review galway 24th Oct
John Kiely's Head Of The Posse maintained his unbeaten record over fences in the Barna Waste Ballybrit Novice Chase at GalwaySun 24th Oct
J P Head Of The Posse with 3 winners
Head Of The Posse made it three in a row by landing the Grade 3 Barna Waste Ballybrit Novice Steeplechase and in the process he completed a treble for his owner J P McManus (achieved the same feat at Towcester) who had earlier witnessed victories for One Fine Morning (David Casey jockey of Head Of The Posse was also on this one) and L'Ami. Sun 24th Oct
Realt Dubh shows his promise
Noel Meade, leading trainer at Navan, looks to have a talented novice chaser on his hands in Realt Dubh. Sat 25th Sep
Carberry back in action today
Paul Carberry is none the worse for his spill at Fairyhouse on Monday and will be back in action at the course on Tuesday afternoon Tue 06th AprReview punchestown 18th Feb
Quevega returned to action with a hugely impressive performance under Ruby Walsh in the Book The Punchestown Pavilion At The Festival HurdleWed 18th Feb
Realt Dubh Justifies Odds
Supporters of odds-on favourite, Realt Dubh, were on good terms with themselves when he led from three out and was sent on by Paul Carberry from before the straight, but he seemed to idle out in front and his advantage was reduced at the last in the Five Day Festival Hurdle. Wed 18th Feb
Vinny Gets the Job Done
Cousin Vinny got his job done in professional style in the very stamina sapping conditions of the Irish Stallion Farms European Breeders Fund Irish Racing Writers Novice Hurdle. Sat 17th JanReview leopardstown 27th Dec
Big Zeb had to call upon all his resolution to land the spoils in the Grade One Paddy Power Dial-A-Bet ChaseSat 27th Dec
Mikael Lands Gamble
Mikael D'Haguenet landed a gamble when showing himself to be a very useful prospect in beating favourite Realt Dubh by four and a half lengths in the Irish Stallion Farms European Breeders Fund Maiden Hurdle. Sun 23rd Nov
Meade records double
The final race at Thurles this afternoon, The Toboradora Flat Race was in great style by the Noel Meade trained Realt Dubh ridden by stable amateur Nina Carberry, making it a double on the day for the trainer. Thu 06th Nov
Meade treble helps Geraghty to four-timer
Trainer Noel Meade provided Barry Geraghty with the three of the jockey's four winners at Kilbeggan today. Fri 10th Oct
After race at Fairyhouse Sun, 24th Apr, 2011 (1st) 
The fences are there to be jumped. We'll see how he comes out of this before deciding if we go for the two mile novice at Punchestown. Paul said the ground at Cheltenham was too tacky, and he got caught in it and lost his action. The ground suited him much better today.
Noel Meade
The fences are there to be jumped. We'll see how he comes out of this before deciding if we go for the two mile novice at Punchestown. Paul said the ground at Cheltenham was too tacky, and he got caught in it and lost his action. The ground suited him much better today.
Noel Meade
After race at Leopardstown Sun, 23rd Jan, 2011 (1st)
He jumped brilliant and a strong run two miles seems to suit. He's really tough and stuck his head out. He did a nice bit of work on Tuesday over a mile and a half, and he actually worked alot better than he did before Christmas. He'll go for the Arkle at Cheltenham now and, looking further down the line, the Power Gold Cup at Fairyhouse is another probable target,.
Noel Meade
He jumped brilliant and a strong run two miles seems to suit. He's really tough and stuck his head out. He did a nice bit of work on Tuesday over a mile and a half, and he actually worked alot better than he did before Christmas. He'll go for the Arkle at Cheltenham now and, looking further down the line, the Power Gold Cup at Fairyhouse is another probable target,.
Noel Meade
After race at Leopardstown Thu, 30th Dec, 2010 (1st)
I was a bit disappointed with him the last day at Fairyhouse but he jumped brilliant today. I always thought the world of him but did think he always wanted two and a half miles.
Noel Meade
I was a bit disappointed with him the last day at Fairyhouse but he jumped brilliant today. I always thought the world of him but did think he always wanted two and a half miles.
Noel Meade
After race at Wed, 15th Dec, 2010 (2nd)
I thought he was a bit disappointing the last day (when left second in the Drinmore Chase at Fairyhouse) and he seemed to just get unnerved after he slipped into an early fence. He really should jump better than he does but at Fairyhouse, from going well, his run flattened out quite quickly. I haven't made my mind up whether or not he'll run over Christmas yet though and maybe the bad weather hindered him preparation for Fairyhouse too.
Noel Meade
I thought he was a bit disappointing the last day (when left second in the Drinmore Chase at Fairyhouse) and he seemed to just get unnerved after he slipped into an early fence. He really should jump better than he does but at Fairyhouse, from going well, his run flattened out quite quickly. I haven't made my mind up whether or not he'll run over Christmas yet though and maybe the bad weather hindered him preparation for Fairyhouse too.
Noel Meade
After race at Punchestown Sun, 14th Nov, 2010 (1st)
He just spotted a shadow in Galway approaching the fence and Paul (Carberry) said it was only when he went out for the next race and seen it at that fence that he worked out what had happened,. Davy said he'd be better over two-and-a-half and he would delay his challenge and come from behind. When he got to the front he was all over the place. The Drinmore is the plan now all being well. You hate to say any horse is a great jumper but he's very good in close or going long. He's a very nice horse.
Noel Meade
He just spotted a shadow in Galway approaching the fence and Paul (Carberry) said it was only when he went out for the next race and seen it at that fence that he worked out what had happened,. Davy said he'd be better over two-and-a-half and he would delay his challenge and come from behind. When he got to the front he was all over the place. The Drinmore is the plan now all being well. You hate to say any horse is a great jumper but he's very good in close or going long. He's a very nice horse.
Noel Meade
After race at Navan Sat, 25th Sep, 2010 (1st)
I would hope he would be good enough to run at the top level. After all he beat some good horses there.
Noel Meade
I would hope he would be good enough to run at the top level. After all he beat some good horses there.
Noel Meade
After race at Punchestown Wed, 18th Feb, 2009 (1st)
I think a lot of him and maybe his best run was when he was second to Mikael D'Haguenet at Navan. He may be better over a bit further and he should improve when he jumps fences. Paul felt he idled in front but when the other horse came to him he went on again. He won't be going to Cheltenham.
Noel Meade
I think a lot of him and maybe his best run was when he was second to Mikael D'Haguenet at Navan. He may be better over a bit further and he should improve when he jumps fences. Paul felt he idled in front but when the other horse came to him he went on again. He won't be going to Cheltenham.
Noel Meade
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