Cheltenham Festival 2024 Form and Entries for Horse Specific Gravity (FR)

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Date Course

Conditions

Race

Jockey Weight

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Date

Sale

Consignor

Purchaser

Price

Oct 2012

Autumn Horses in Training Sale (Tattersalls (UK))

Warren Place Stables (Sir Henry Cecil)

Purchaser: Form Bloodstock

£32,000

Lots Sold: 909

Prices

Avg: £22,839

Median: £11,000

Maximum: £370,000

Oct 2011

Autumn Horses in Training Sale (Tattersalls (UK))

Warren Place Stables (Sir Henry Cecil)

Purchaser: Lot Withdrawn

Lots Sold: 848

Prices

Avg: £19,557

Median: £9,000

Maximum: £310,000

Reports in which Specific Gravity (FR) was mentioned

Review dundalk 16th Mar

Dundalk regular Togoville took his win tally at the all-weather circuit to nine with a gutsy performance in the Fyffes RaceFri 16th Mar

McGuinness and Sherry get Dundalk's 3rd in steward's room

There was a steward's enquiry into possible interference between the first two home in the BK Forklifts Handicap. Trump Card passed the post in front but second home Specific Gravity was awarded the race in the third event at Dundalk. Fri 16th Mar

Sharjah now a 14th time winner

Sharjah recorded his 14th career success, as he just got the better of Thomas O'Malley in the 32Red Download The App Handicap. Fri 09th Mar

Champion apprentice Orr banned for 14 days

Oisin Orr was banned for 14 days for riding dangerously in the concluding race at Dundalk, in an incident where Long Journey Home fell approximately two furlongs out. Fri 15th Dec

Multiple winners clash in Dundalk feature

The Irish Stallion Farms EBF ´Red God´ Handicap takes centre stage on an eight-race card at Dundalk today. Fri 18th Aug

Review tipperary 11th Aug

Ballet Shoes looks to have a bright future after running out a commanding winner of the Coolmore Ivawood Stakes at TipperaryFri 11th Aug

Specific Gravity motors home in the claimer

Specific Gravity picked up well for Ronan Whelan to cut down Seanie in the claimer at Tipperary. Fri 11th Aug

Review clonmel 4th May

Rashaan showed tenacity to match his quality in the Tipperary Perpetual Cup Handicap at ClonmelThu 04th May

Indian scalps Gravity close home

The Damian English-trained Indian Tomahawk stayed on gamely inside the final furlong to grab victory close home in the opening claimer at Clonmel this afternoon. Thu 04th May

Review dundalk 10th Mar

Another Story is a filly going places and took the next step up the ladder in the matthews.ie Race at DundalkFri 10th Mar

43/1 Dundalk brace for Orr

There was a second winner on the evening at Dundalk for Oisin Orr when Specific Gravity came out on top in the Weatherbys GSB Rated Race. Fri 10th Mar

119/1 Dundalk treble for McGuinness

There was a third winner of the session at Dundalk for Ado McGuinness, and a second for Colin Keane, when on start two for the County Dublin trainer Guanabara Bay defied top-weight in the concluding Crowne Plaza Hotel, Dundalk Handicap (division two). Fri 03rd Feb

Review dundalk 3rd Feb

Specific Gravity registered a deserved success in the iCopy - Office Equipment Specialists Handicap at DundalkFri 03rd Feb

Jock makes it two for McGuinness

Ado McGuinness doubled his score on the night at Dundalk when Oor Jock got home in front in the first split of the Crowne Plaza Hotel, Dundalk Handicap. Fri 03rd Feb

Gravity "thriving on his racing"

"He did that well. The last day I would have liked to get out a bit earlier on him when he finished real good for me," said jockey Ronan Whelan after Specific Gravity got home in front after an exciting conclusion to the iCopy — Office Equipment Specialists Handicap at Dundalk. Fri 03rd Feb

Review dundalk 20th Jan

Alfredo Arcano continued on his upward curve with a cosy triumph in the Linencare - Linen Rental Services Race at DundalkFri 20th Jan

Mainicin gets her turn at Dundalk

Mainicin got her turn in the winners enclosure at Dundalk when claiming the spoils in the ten furlong handicap tonight. Fri 20th Jan

Review dundalk 6th Jan

Udogo outfought Specific Gravity to take the spoils in the Cross Square Hotel, Crossmaglen Handicap at DundalkFri 06th Jan

O'Brien 1,3 in Cross Square Hotel race

One towards the top of the market, Zanjabeel (5/1) blotted his copybook by refusing to race, but that'll have mattered little to Joseph O'Brien as he saddled a one — three in the Cross Square Hotel, Crossmaglen Handicap at Dundalk. O'Brien's sister Ana partnered the one that led them home, 5/1 shot, Udogo. Fri 06th Jan

Flying Start To 2017 For McGuinness

Trainer Ado McGuinness has started the New Year in winning form by saddling a double at Wolverhampton in recent days. Fri 06th Jan

Review dundalk 25th Nov

Colin Keane bagged a double at Dundalk, culminating in a thrilling victory aboard Plough Boy in the Floodlit Friday Nights At Dundalk Stadium HandicapFri 25th Nov

Gravity proves to strong at Dundalk

The Ado McGuinness trained Specific Gravity scored a fourth win of the year at Dundalk today, landing the Crowne Plaza Jockey&Trainer Awards Handicap under capable apprentice jockey Oisin Orr. Fri 25th Nov

Against The Breeze blasts home in Dundalk

Against The Breeze popped up at 16/1 for Niall and Tom Madden in the apprentice handicap over a mile in Dundalk. Fri 21st Oct

Whelan 'top class' on Gravity

"He's in at Cork tomorrow but probably won't run if the rain comes," said Ado McGuinness after his Specific Gravity took the honours in division two of the Crowne Plaza Leading Jockey & Trainer Championship Handicap that rounded off proceedings at Dundalk. Fri 14th Oct

Lane another happy to be back at Dundalk

Six Silver Lane bounced back to form on his return to Dundalk as he recorded a fifth course and distance success in the second division of the Ecological Waste Management Ltd Handicap. Sun 04th Sep

My Fantasea gives McDonogh his double

My Fantasea enjoyed a step up in trip when delivering in the extended mile and two maiden at Dundalk. Tue 12th Jul

Gravity claims another Dundalk claimer

Specific Gravity landed his second claimer this year at Dundalk when scoring in the opening Coral.ie Claiming Race on the all-weather today. Tue 12th Jul

Review leopardstown 3rd Jun

Aidan O'Brien tasted Classic success at Epsom when Minding won the Oaks and enjoyed a Leopardstown five-timer highlighted by the victory of Order Of St George in the Seamus & Rosemary McGrath Memorial Saval Beg StakesFri 03rd Jun

Killarney preview

Long Island Sound will bid to maintain his 100 per cent record when he lines up in the Irish Stallion Farms EBF Race at Killarney today. Tue 17th May

McDonogh and O'Brien dominant at Dundalk

There was a Dundalk treble for Declan McDonogh (won earlier on Specific Gravity for Ado McGuinness and Santa Monica for Charles O'Brien) as he again combined with O'Brien to take the closing Follow Us On Facebook Handicap on the Painestown Syndicate's Drillmaster (9/4 favourite). Fri 13th May

Specific Gravity enjoys his polytrack spin

Specific Gravity was all the rage for the opening claimer at Dundalk, in being punted from an opening show of 10/1 to 9/2, and the market proved spot on. Fri 13th May

King loses claim with a win on Daliyan

Connor King rode out his claim with a success on Daliyan in the Join Us September 20th Handicap at Gowran. Wed 02nd Sep

Review ballinrobe 20th Jul

Lean And Keen made mincemeat of his five rivals in the feature race at Ballinrobe, the www.thetote.com Handicap, claiming the decent prize on offer with a most authoritative displayMon 20th Jul

Rogers dominates Ballinrobe claimer

Harry Rogers' sprightly veteran Fit The Cove made a good go of it from the front in the Tote Smart Quick Picks Now Available Claiming Race but he ultimately had to yield to younger legs when coming home in third. No difference to his trainer Harry Rogers though, as his 16/1 chance (from 20s) Zero Euro came through to land the prize under Gary Halpin at Ballinrobe. Mon 20th Jul

Boirche leads Halford challenge

Michael Halford is enjoying another tremendous winter season on the Polytrack at Dundalk, and he's represented by Banna Boirche in the featured Christmas Race & Dine Packages Handicap this Friday. Fri 05th Dec

Another for Burke as Tweet comes good

Jonathan Burke recorded his third winner of the Listowel Festival and his fifth since Wednesday, as he took the last, the Bank Of Ireland Maiden Hurdle, aboard Minella Tweet for John Nallen. Mon 15th Sep

Listowel Preview

Aidan O'Brien saddles Rule The Waves and Cocoon in the featured Irish Stallion Farms EBF Premier Nursery on day two of the Harvest Festival at Listowel. Mon 15th Sep

Topaz Mile preview

The 115,000 euro Topaz Mile Handicap is the highlight on day two of the Galway Festival on Tuesday and the draw is dominating the thoughts of trainers. Tue 29th Jul

Harty Breathe's Easy with double

Breathe Easy at 7/2 made all to give trainer Sabrina Harty a double on Oaks day at the Curragh. Sat 19th Jul

Gravity out to defy rivals

Beau Michael, and latterly Beau Satchel, have given their owners, the Total Recall Racing Club, many days to remember over the last few years. Thu 10th Jul

After race at Dundalk Fri, 10th Mar, 2017 (1st)

He gave him a great ride. We thought there was going to be plenty of pace so we dropped out and took our time,. He was tracking Wayne (Lordan) a lot of the way and the gaps opened up brilliant. I thought he got out a little bit early but it was perfect. The horse has been a revelation around here this year. I don't know why but he is. We have him entered in the Lincoln. We probably won't go — it depends what way the ground is. He's on form and we'll just tip away here. He's probably going to go up a bit now and we might even look at Lingfield. Sean is a great patron of mine, a great supporter, and he's delighted.

Adrian McGuinness

After race at Dundalk Fri, 25th Nov, 2016 (1st)

I was going to run him in the claimer but then thought we’d go for the handicap with his mark and a top class claimer on him. When I saw the draw I was very confident and he just seems to love the place. We’ll tip away through the winter and maybe run him in one of the good handicaps now. He (the handicapper) slaughtered my horse last week (Black Label) so I’m sure I’m going to get the same - he gave him 10lb so what he’s going to give him (Specific Gravity) I don’t know but we’ll take it. Sean Gallagher is a great owner of mine and has been a great patron.

Adrian McGuinness

After race at Dundalk Fri, 14th Oct, 2016 (1st)

He's in at Cork tomorrow but probably won't run if the rain comes,.

Adrian McGuinness

After race at Dundalk Tue, 12th Jul, 2016 (1st)

He just seems to enjoy it up here. He had a good draw and Declan was able to boss it a bit from the front,. He was a little slow away but he soon got him up there and gave him a serious spin. He has a good high cruising speed. It's great to have claimers for horses like him as he struggles a bit in handicaps. I know I could lose him but that's the chance you take. I had him a long time before he won. He's been a lot more consistent this year. Everyone told me he wanted soft ground when I got him and I think he actually won on soft for Henry Cecil. If he's not claimed he could go to Bellewstown for another claimer next Monday or to Leopardstown on the Thursday.

Adrian McGuinness

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