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Valbucca (IRE)
18yo b m 3rd Apr 2007Track Horse
Track Horse
Valbucca (IRE) b m 3rd Apr 2007
Last Win
Navan Sun, 19th May, 13 11/2, S B Kelly
W McCreery
(4318 days)
Last Run
Tipperary Sat, 9th Jul, 16
4th, 16/1, M P Burke
(3171 days)
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Runs
Wins
Places
Win %
Earnings
Level Stk
Flat IRE
29
3
10
10%
€55,765
-0.50
Hurdle IRE
6
0
0
0%
€950
-6.00
Flat GB
1
0
0
0%
0
-1.00
Under Rules Total
36
3
10
8%
-7.50
Form Figures
09-4322553253/230241-115254-0876-07695-044/
Form Timeline
Form Figures - 09-4322553253/230241-115254-0876-07695-044/
Date Course Conditions
Race Result
Jockey
Class
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MorningSP
Change of Trainer Miss Amy Weaver to Miss Katherine Jane Harrison
Change of Trainer W McCreery to Miss Amy Weaver
Feb 2014
February Sale (Goffs Ireland)
Mount Jubilee Stud
Purchaser: Emerald Bloodstock
€4,500
Lots Sold: 254
Prices
Avg: €16,024
Median: €7,000
Maximum: €975,000
Change of Trainer H Rogers to W McCreery
20Nov09 Dun 7f Standard 2y Mdn(13K)
9-0[16/1]9th of 14, 10.88L behind Hen Night
P J Smullen
20/116/1
11Nov09 Dun 8f Standard 2y Mdn(13K)
8-5[50/1]10th of 14, 13.76L behind Rock Pipit
D C Byrne
33/150/1
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
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Class
Date
Sale
Consignor
Purchaser
Price
Feb 2014
February Sale (Goffs Ireland)
Mount Jubilee Stud
Purchaser: Emerald Bloodstock
€4,500
Lots Sold: 254
Prices
Avg: €16,024
Median: €7,000
Maximum: €975,000
Reports in which Valbucca (IRE) was mentioned
Tristram another for Eric McNamara
Eric McNamara recorded his second winner in as many days, as his Tristram Shandy took the last at Tipperary, the three mile Follow @tipperaryraces.ie Handicap Hurdle. Sat 09th Jul
O'Connell completes quick treble at Listowel
After winning the first and second aboard Una's Pleasure and Mai Fitzs Jack respectively, Brian O’Connell made it a quick treble in the third, as he guided the gambled Popboru to victory in the Harvest Festival 11th-17th Sept Handicap Hurdle. Mon 06th Jun
Review down royal 22nd Jun
Trainer Jimmy Lambe realised a personal ambition when Sir Ector landed the feature Magners Ulster Derby at Down RoyalSat 22nd Jun
Robinson has big win in Ulster Oaks
Waterford city teenager, Dylan Robinson (18) attained a career highlight when partnering his fourth winner, on Fionnuar in the European Breeders Fund Coolmore Stud Ulster Oaks Fillies Handicap at Down Royal. Sat 22nd Jun
Review navan 19th May
Dermot Weld's Voleuse De Coeurs (7-4) was a fitting winner of the Coolmore Vintage Crop Stakes at NavanSun 19th May
Valbucca makes it three in a row
Valbucca continued to show improvement when taking her third handicap in a row for handler Willie McCreery. Sun 19th May
Valbucca wins again on seasonal debut
Valbucca made a successful return to action as she took the Club Bar Bistro at Keadeen Hotel Handicap under Wayne Lordan for trainer Willie McCreery. Mon 06th May
Review navan 24th Oct
Kevin Manning was seen at his best when notching his 50th winner of the season on debutant Loch Garman (6-1) in the Irish Tote Betting Now Available In Paddy Power Shops Maiden at NavanWed 24th Oct
Double for Lordan on Valbucca
Wed 24th Oct
Roche does it at Ballybrit yet again
Tuam rider Leigh Roche (winning the event for the third year in succession) kept his local supporters happy when landing the Galway Apprentice Handicap for his boss Dermot Weld on Leyland (first time blinkers on his initial start in handicap company). Mon 10th Sep
Doyle off the mark as a jockey
Joe Doyle rode the first winner of his career on long odds on favourite Inis Meain in the apprentice handicap at Leopardstown – and he certainly won’t ride many easier winners in his career. Thu 19th Jul
Review leopardstown 5th Jul
The regally-bred Flying The Flag made a winning debut at Leopardstown when getting up late to land the Leopardstown.com RaceThu 05th Jul
49/1 double for 'Dusty' Foley
He may have edged left into runner-up Valbucca, which necessitated a steward's enquiry, but there wasn't ever really much possibility of Little Arrow's losing the John Boyle Memorial Handicap at Leopardstown. Thu 05th Jul
Review tramore 14th Aug
Fran Berry kept up his challenge for the jockeys' title with a treble at TramoreSat 14th Aug
Berry gets Ballerina home but only just
Fran Berry enhanced his fine Tramore record much to the relief of short-odds backers when he got twos on shot O'Bella Ballerina home by the minimum margin in the opening Irish Stallion Farms European Breeders Fund Fillies Maiden. Sat 14th Aug
Dainty takes Clonmel opener
Visiting New Zealand Champion jockey James McDonald, riding newcomer Make Me A Star, was out of luck in the opening Irish Stallion Farms EBF Fillies Maiden at Clonmel today, which went instead to the David Wachman trained Dainty. Thu 27th May
After race at Navan Sun, 19th May, 2013 (1st) 
He gave her a very good ride as they went a right clip.
W McCreery
He gave her a very good ride as they went a right clip.
W McCreery
After race at Curragh Mon, 6th May, 2013 (1st)
I thought the ground might be a bit dead for her but she is an honest filly. She will go for a fillies handicap next at Navan on the 19th (of May). Pat (owner/breeder Peat Cosgrove) actually bought her as a companion for another horse he has with me, Kanes Pass.
W McCreery
I thought the ground might be a bit dead for her but she is an honest filly. She will go for a fillies handicap next at Navan on the 19th (of May). Pat (owner/breeder Peat Cosgrove) actually bought her as a companion for another horse he has with me, Kanes Pass.
W McCreery
After race at Navan Wed, 24th Oct, 2012 (1st)
Valbucca loves that ground and while it has taken a long time to win one, she has been very consistent and has only been out of the placings once or twice. She deserves that and it's a nice pot. She was bought as a companion for Kanes Pass by her owner Betty Cosgrove, who has been very loyal and patient.
W McCreery
Valbucca loves that ground and while it has taken a long time to win one, she has been very consistent and has only been out of the placings once or twice. She deserves that and it's a nice pot. She was bought as a companion for Kanes Pass by her owner Betty Cosgrove, who has been very loyal and patient.
W McCreery
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