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Water Sprite (IRE)
14yo b f 19th May 2011Track Horse
Track Horse
Water Sprite (IRE) b f 19th May 2011
Last Win
Limerick Sun, 14th Oct, 18 10/1, L A McKenna
Gordon Elliott
(2346 days)
Last Run
Galway Mon, 16th Sep, 19
7th, 16/1, S D Torrens
(2009 days)
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Runs
Wins
Places
Win %
Earnings
Level Stk
Flat IRE
36
5
7
14%
€50,980
14.50
Hurdle IRE
25
3
5
12%
€38,437.5
1.50
Chase IRE
5
1
1
20%
€10,625
-1.50
Hurdle GB
3
0
1
0%
£1,832
-3.00
Under Rules Total
69
9
14
13%
11.50
Form Figures
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Form Timeline
Form Figures - 7240996451689-0314388583-13627361213F08-1F337321B51-740586093481600-800507/
Date Course Conditions
Race Result
Jockey
Class
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MorningSP
Change of Trainer Gordon Elliott to Mervyn Torrens
Nov 2018
Autumn Hit Sale (Goffs Ireland)
Cullentra House Stables
Purchaser: Gerry Collins
€16,000
Lots Sold: 81
Prices
Avg: €18,186
Median: €9,000
Maximum: €200,000
04Feb16 Clo 16f Heavy 4y+ MdnHdl(10K)
11-6[7/2]ts11st of 16, 1.5L to Billy's Hope
B J Cooper
11/47/2
Change of Trainer John Joseph Murphy to Gordon Elliott
Oct 2015
Autumn Horses in Training Sale (Tattersalls (UK))
Highfort Stables, Ireland (J. Murphy)
Purchaser: Lot Withdrawn
Lots Sold: 1038
Prices
Avg: £19,600
Median: £10,000
Maximum: £420,000
Aug 2015
August National Hunt Sale (Tattersalls (Ireland))
Highfort Stud
Purchaser: Lot Withdrawn
Lots Sold: 402
Prices
Avg: €9,201
Median: €5,600
Maximum: €75,000
Symbols Explained
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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.
Date Course
Conditions
Race
Jockey Weight
OR
Class
Date
Sale
Consignor
Purchaser
Price
Nov 2018
Autumn Hit Sale (Goffs Ireland)
Cullentra House Stables
Purchaser: Gerry Collins
€16,000
Lots Sold: 81
Prices
Avg: €18,186
Median: €9,000
Maximum: €200,000
Oct 2015
Autumn Horses in Training Sale (Tattersalls (UK))
Highfort Stables, Ireland (J. Murphy)
Purchaser: Lot Withdrawn
Lots Sold: 1038
Prices
Avg: £19,600
Median: £10,000
Maximum: £420,000
Aug 2015
August National Hunt Sale (Tattersalls (Ireland))
Highfort Stud
Purchaser: Lot Withdrawn
Lots Sold: 402
Prices
Avg: €9,201
Median: €5,600
Maximum: €75,000
Reports in which Water Sprite (IRE) was mentioned
Boot Camp makes it three for Elliott & Russell
Boot Camp completed a treble at Limerick for Gordon Elliott and Davy Russell, as he took the concluding Racing Post Beginners Chase on his debut over fences. Sun 14th Oct
Elliott & Russell complete Limerick doubles
The two market principals for the PriceWaterhouseCooper Rated Chase at Limerick today flip-flopped twice, with eventual winner and even money favourite Tombstone completing doubles on the day for trainer Gordon Elliott and Champion Jockey Davy Russell. Sun 14th Oct
Water Sprite gains eighth career success
Water Sprite gained an eighth career success at Limerick today as the Gordon Elliott trained mare landed the Irish Racing Wall Calendar (Mares) Handicap Hurdle, under jockey Liam McKenna. Sun 14th Oct
Mahler switches to hurdles at Ballinrobe
Listowel winner Presenting Mahler bids for a quick follow up when switching back to hurdles at Ballinrobe on Friday. Fri 21st Sep
Brex Drago lands gamble in Kilbeggan feature
Gavin Cromwell continued his good run of form at Kilbeggan this year as Brex Drago landed a sizeable gamble in the featured Adare Manor Opportunity Handicap Hurdle. Fri 07th Sep
Rashaan has first crack at fences in Limerick
Rashaan starts off over fences at Limerick today, with the Colin Kidd-trained six-year-old one of 16 set to take part in the Book Online At www.limerickracecourse.ie For Twilight Racing Beginners Chase. Sun 20th May
Jaime bids for deserved success at Kilbeggan
Jaime Sommers bids to end a run of second-placed finishes when she contests the Adare Manor Opportunity Handicap Hurdle, the feature event at Kilbeggan on Friday. Fri 08th Sep
Trebles on the day for Keane and Elliott
Title-chasing Colin Keane sealed an across-the-card treble when Water Sprite stayed on stoutly in the two-mile handicap at Tramore. Sat 19th Aug
Boom Or Bush bids to get back on track
Boom Or Bush could get compensation for being unseated at the Galway Festival when he contests the Perennial Freight Rated Race in Tramore today. Sat 19th Aug
Shark's "nutter" goes in at 20s in finale
At the end of a session that saw two 14/1 victors and only one winning favourite, 20/1 shot Magna Cartor rounded things off on day three at Ballybrit with success in the Win Big With Tote Handicap. Wed 02nd Aug
Double for Mullins as Lagos wins well
Willie Mullins completed a double on the level at Killarney this evening, with Lagostovegas taking the MC Group Handicap, following on from the win of She's So Flawless in the second. Wed 19th Jul
Ivy among nine for Ballinrobe feature
Ballinrobe stages its first Flat meeting of the year on Tuesday when the E26,000 Treacy's Pharmacies Irish EBF Fillies Handicap takes centre stage and has attracted nine runners. Tue 27th Jun
Review wexford 7th Apr
Little Mitch overcame an eight-month absence to claim top honours in the Oulart Handicap Hurdle at WexfordFri 07th Apr
Sprite adds chase win to her name
The fences in the straight were bypassed each time but that'll have mattered little to favourite backers as Water Sprite (5/2) eased to victory in the Vinegar Hill Mares Beginners Chase at Wexford. Fri 07th Apr
Elliott holds strong hand in Galway
Galway stages an all National Hunt card today where Gordon Elliott bids to continue his excellent recent record as the Gold Cup and Grand National-winning trainer sends out five runners. Sun 30th Oct
Danny Mullins the master in Sligo opener
Danny Mullins was seen to excellent effect when getting 11/2 second favourite Presenting Mahler home in front in the Irish Stallion Farms European Breeders Fund Mares Beginners Chase at Sligo. Wed 28th Sep
O'Farrell's Diamond takes the bumper in style
Stolen Diamond followed-up on an encouraging debut effort at Kilbeggan, as he took the bumper at Bellewstown, the Woods Financial Services Ltd (Ladies Pro/Am) Flat Race. Thu 25th Aug
Water prevails as Muthaza crashes out
Muthaza was sent off the 1/5 favourite for the Bellinter House Classic Mares Hurdle, but she unfortunately crashed out at the fourth, with Water Sprite eventually coming out on top under Jack Kennedy for Gordon Elliott. Thu 25th Aug
Muthaza bidding to make it four from four
Muthaza will bid to extend her unbeaten record over timber when she lines up in the Bellinter House Classic Mares Hurdle at Bellewstown on Thursday. Thu 25th Aug
Review tramore 13th Aug
My Direction recorded his second win of the week with a gusty success in the Assembly Techniques Handicap at TramoreSat 13th Aug
130/1 treble for Foley in Tramore
Shane Foley had a day to remember in Tramore as he booted home his third winner on Paddy The Celeb. Sat 13th Aug
Sprite dances to victory in last
The Gordon Elliott-trained Automated was all the rage in the finale at Galway tonight but it was stable-mate Water Sprite who ran out a cosy winner in the end in the Caulfieldindustrial.com Handicap. Tue 26th Jul
Review galway 26th Jul
Creggs Pipes has been a revelation this year and continued on her merry way with victory in the COLM QUINN BMW Mile Handicap at GalwayTue 26th Jul
Hooded Broko back with a bang
Brokopondo, in a first time hood, upstaged some better fancied rivals to land the spoils in the Marshes Shopping Centre Dual Race & Ladies Day Tuesday 12th July Handicap at Dundalk. Fri 13th May
Well-backed Fairy makes all under Meyler
The Eoin Doyle trained Indian Fairy made all to win the Follow Limerick Racecourse On Facebook Mares Hurdle. Sun 03rd Apr
Mullins hoping Limini can jump to it
Willie Mullins is keeping his fingers crossed Limini's jumping stands up to the test as she puts her reputation on the line in today's Trull House Stud Mares' Novices' Hurdle at Cheltenham. Thu 17th Mar
Review clonmel 4th Feb
Arkwrisht benefitted from an enterprising Ruby Walsh ride to continue Willie Mullins' domination of the Surehaul Mercedes-Benz Novice Hurdle at ClonmelThu 04th Feb
Bright has Grand Annual option
Bright New Dawn justified favouritism in the three runner Micro Dog ID Chase, providing his jockey Bryan Cooper with a treble on the card (won earlier on Fire in Soul and Water Sprite). Thu 04th Feb
Sprite beats Hope as Cooper doubles-up
The betting suggested the Kilsheelan Mares Maiden Hurdle was a two horse race and so it proved to be, with second favourite Water Sprite getting the better of market leader Billy's Hope. Thu 04th Feb
Devonshire should handle testing conditions
Devonshire's proven ability on testing ground should stand her in good stead when she contests the Listed Edmund & Josie Whelan Memorial Listowel Stakes at the County Kerry track this afternoon. Wed 16th Sep
Three for 'Dusty' at odds of 740/1 at Dundalk
Shane Foley completed a treble at odds of over 740/1 when Adrian Joyce's Coach Bombay, owned and bred by Sean Dalton, took the concluding Marshes Shopping Centre Dual Race & Ladies Day Sunday 12th July Handicap at Dundalk. Fri 15th May
Water Sprite powers home
Water Sprite (8/1) was much too strong for her 10 rivals in the mile and three handicap at Killarney. Tue 12th May
Linehan records first winner aboard Aussie
Denis Linehan recorded his first racecourse success on just his third ride as he partnered Aussie Guest to an all the win in the Follow Us On Twitter Apprentice Handicap. Mon 20th Apr
Review listowel 19th Sep
Shalamzar (7-1) hadn't managed to get his head in front since arriving from France but put the record straight in the Guinness Handicap at ListowelFri 19th Sep
Water springs surprise under Corby
John Murphy's Water Sprite sprung a 20/1 surprise in the L.M. Carey & Company Handicap under Sean Corby at Listowel. Fri 19th Sep
Review dundalk 28th Feb
Maontri showed her liking for Dundalk when making it four wins on the bounce in the Hotels Unite For Tourism RaceFri 28th Feb
Yes I Am good
The Hyland silks got a successful airing when the subsequent Group 3 winner Sruthan scored at Dundalk in March 2013. It was a case of more of the same when the well-touted Paul Deegan runner Yes I Am slammed the opposition on his debut in the Follow Us On Facebook Median Auction Maiden at the Dowdallshill venue tonight. Fri 28th Feb
After race at Bellewstown Thu, 25th Aug, 2016 (1st) 
She's a grand honest filly. We were very fortunate that the favourite came down. Luckily Ruby is alright but the filly (Muthaza) is not so it's a bit of a disaster. You kind of have to take on those horses sometimes. It just shows there is no such thing as a certainty and we were there to pick up the pieces. She'll go to Listowel for the Ladbrokes Hurdle.
Gordon Elliott
She's a grand honest filly. We were very fortunate that the favourite came down. Luckily Ruby is alright but the filly (Muthaza) is not so it's a bit of a disaster. You kind of have to take on those horses sometimes. It just shows there is no such thing as a certainty and we were there to pick up the pieces. She'll go to Listowel for the Ladbrokes Hurdle.
Gordon Elliott
After race at Galway Tue, 26th Jul, 2016 (1st)
We were a bit worried that she wouldn't stay the trip. We thought she was well handicapped but whether she was well enough handicapped to win at Galway was another thing. She was bought cheaply and has given the lads a lot of fun. A few of them are locals, one lad has come over from Germany and one rides out for us. Michael gave her a fantastic ride, and rode her with plenty of confidence.
Gordon Elliott
We were a bit worried that she wouldn't stay the trip. We thought she was well handicapped but whether she was well enough handicapped to win at Galway was another thing. She was bought cheaply and has given the lads a lot of fun. A few of them are locals, one lad has come over from Germany and one rides out for us. Michael gave her a fantastic ride, and rode her with plenty of confidence.
Gordon Elliott
After race at Clonmel Thu, 4th Feb, 2016 (1st)
She's not a bad little mare and had a good run the last day at Punchestown. I think she will be better on better ground.
Gordon Elliott
She's not a bad little mare and had a good run the last day at Punchestown. I think she will be better on better ground.
Gordon Elliott
After race at Killarney Tue, 12th May, 2015 (1st)
I thought Wayne was very good on her. He put her to sleep as we had the fear that she wouldn't stay. She certainly looked like she stayed there, and she could come back here in July.
John Joseph Murphy
I thought Wayne was very good on her. He put her to sleep as we had the fear that she wouldn't stay. She certainly looked like she stayed there, and she could come back here in July.
John Joseph Murphy
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