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to the left. Find which horse goes on Yielding Boodles Florida Pearl Novice Steeplechase
(Grade 2) of €36,500.00 5-y-o plus 3m. 51yds. 1.00
3m. 51yds. Novice Chase 5-y-o plus 3 Declared
Boodles Florida Pearl Novice Steeplechase
(Grade 2) of €36,500.00- Formscan
- Race Info
- Conditions
1st - €21,900.00 2nd - €7,300.00 3rd - €3,650.00
FormscanBy Alan Magee - A disappointing turnout for this Grade 2 with all three runners representing the same connections and riding arrangements suggest STELLAR STORY is preferred. The point-to-point winner developed into a smart staying novice hurdler last season notably landing the Albert Bartlett Novices’ Hurdle at the Cheltenham Festival. Search For Glory has a similar profile to the selection having also scored between the flags and in a bumper and stayed well over hurdles last term winning a 3m Clonmel Grade 3. He finished strongly to make a winning start over fences at Galway last month while Rainbow Trail also scored over 2m4f at Gowran last month but has since fallen here in a Grade 3.
A novice steeplechase for five years old and upwards
Weights - 11st 3lbs Mares allowed 7lbs
Penalties - Penalties (handicaps excluded) - Winner of three steeplechases or a Grade 3 steeplechase 3lb extra Of two Grade 3 steeplechases or a Grade 2 steeplechase 5lb extra Of a Grade 1 steeplechase 9lb extra
| NH Statistics | Runs | Wins | Places | €Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IRE | 7 | 3 | 1 | 8.53 |
| P2P | 1 | 0 | 0 |
16th Oct 24 Punchestown(2m 2f 75yds Novice Chase, Good to Yielding) 10/3 11-1 J W Kennedy fell(7 ran) in race won by Jordans
5th Oct 24 Gowran Park(2m 4f Chase, Hurdle/Bumper: Good, good to yielding in places. Chase: Good. CHANGED on the chase course to good, good to firm in places after 4th race.) 8/1 11-12 Sam Ewing 1st of 5 runners, by 1.5L and 20L from Shajak and Maxi Mac Gold
3rd May 24 Punchestown(2m 45yds Hurdle, Yielding, yielding to soft in places CHANGED to Soft after Race 6) Rated 125 15/2 11-12 J W Kennedy 5th of 14 runners, 8.25L behind Eagle Fang
Quotes on Rainbow Trail (FR)
He is only just ready to start off and hadn't done a piece of work but I thought I'd let him tip around here. Obviously the race cut up but there is loads of improvement in him. He is a not a big massive horse and will be more of a handicapper than a graded horse.
After Rainbow Trail (FR) finished 1st at Gowran Park on Sat, 5th Oct 2024 2m 4f Chase Good
Fame And Glory (GB)-Geek Chic(Saffron Walden)
ts9cp5(27)
(Gigginstown House Stud)
| NH Statistics | Runs | Wins | Places | €Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IRE | 9 | 5 | 3 | 2.31 |
| UK | 3 | 0 | 0 | -3.00 |
| P2P | 1 | 1 | 0 |
27th Oct 24 Galway(2m 6f 111yds Chase, Hurdle/Bumper: Yielding, yielding to soft in places. Chase: yielding to soft CHANGED to Soft (all over) after 2nd race) 11/4 11-12 Sam Ewing 1st of 12 runners, by 8L and 1.5L from Sa Majeste and Mint Boy
15th Mar 24 Cheltenham(2m 7f 213yds Hurdle, Heavy) Rated 143 22/1 11-7 J W Kennedy 7th of 13 runners, 17.69L behind Stellar Story
15th Feb 24 Clonmel(3m Hurdle, Heavy) Rated 136 5/4 11-6 J W Kennedy 1st of 3 runners, by 4.25L and 11L from Harvard Guy and Sarah Beara
Quotes on Search For Glory (IRE)
he’s a big galloping horse and will go jumping hurdles now. It was a bonus to go for a bumper. It’s been a good day.
After Search For Glory (IRE) finished 1st at Fairyhouse on Tue, 15th Nov 2022 2m Bumper Soft to Heavy
In the last 3 years Search For Glory (IRE) has met
| Horse | No. Of times | |
| Stellar Story (IRE) | 2 | |
| 15th Mar 2024 Cheltenham(2m 7f 213yds, Hurdle, Heavy) Stellar Story (IRE) 1st (33/1 11-7 Rated 141) Sam Ewing 17.69L in front of Search For Glory (IRE) 7th (22/1 11-7 Rated 143) J W Kennedy (13 ran) | ||
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| 26th Dec 2023 Limerick(2m 7f , Hurdle, Soft to Heavy) Stellar Story (IRE) 2nd (3/1 11-3) Donagh Meyler 1.00L in front of Search For Glory (IRE) 4th (11/4 11-6 Rated 137) Sam Ewing (7 ran) | ||
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Shantou (USA)-Bally Bolshoi(Bob Back)
cp4(206)
(Gigginstown House Stud)
| NH Statistics | Runs | Wins | Places | €Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IRE | 8 | 3 | 2 | 5.40 |
| UK | 1 | 1 | 0 | 33.00 |
| P2P | 2 | 1 | 0 |
1st May 24 Punchestown(2m 7f 192yds Hurdle, Good to Yielding, Yielding in places) Rated 149 10/3 11-10 J W Kennedy 4th of 7 runners, 6L behind Dancing City
15th Mar 24 Cheltenham(2m 7f 213yds Hurdle, Heavy) Rated 141 33/1 11-7 Sam Ewing 1st of 13 runners, by hd and 7L from The Jukebox Man and Dancing City
3rd Feb 24 Leopardstown(2m 6f 78yds Hurdle, Hurdle - Soft Chase - Yielding to Soft, yielding places (Soft after race 3)) Rated 137 12/1 11-10 J W Kennedy 4th of 6 runners, 11L behind Dancing City
Quotes on Stellar Story (IRE)
To be honest we thought he was overpriced, we knew he’d love the ground and he’s as tough as old nails. He stayed very well and Sam was good and positive. We were probably a little bit fortunate that the second horse missed the last as we’ve collared him on the line, but it was brilliant. I knew he was getting there, I just didn’t think he was getting there in time. To tell you the honest truth, I wasn’t going to run him. I was going to run Croke Park in the race and he was lame on Wednesday morning, so I brought this horse over late. I was going to send him to Aintree for a three-mile hurdle, so it shows what I know. He was bought to be a big chaser, that’s what he is. He’s a lovely horse. Sam is a big part of the team and I’m delighted for him.
After Stellar Story (IRE) finished 1st at Cheltenham on Fri, 15th Mar 2024 2m 7f Hurdle Heavy
In the last 3 years Stellar Story (IRE) has met
| Horse | No. Of times | |
| Search For Glory (IRE) | 2 | |
| 15th Mar 2024 Cheltenham(2m 7f 213yds, Hurdle, Heavy) Stellar Story (IRE) 1st (33/1 11-7 Rated 141) Sam Ewing 17.69L in front of Search For Glory (IRE) 7th (22/1 11-7 Rated 143) J W Kennedy (13 ran) | ||
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| 26th Dec 2023 Limerick(2m 7f , Hurdle, Soft to Heavy) Stellar Story (IRE) 2nd (3/1 11-3) Donagh Meyler 1.00L in front of Search For Glory (IRE) 4th (11/4 11-6 Rated 137) Sam Ewing (7 ran) | ||
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Previous Winners of this Race by Year
2023 Favori De Champdou 8 11-3 J W Kennedy 11/2 (Gordon Elliott)
2022 Darrens Hope 8 10-10 D E Mullins 20/1 (Robert Murphy)
2021 Vanillier 6 11-5 K M Donoghue 13/8 (Gavin Patrick Cromwell)
2020 Pencilfulloflead 6 11-5 Rachael Blackmore 11/2 (Gordon Elliott)
2019 Battleoverdoyen 6 11-3 D N Russell 2/5Fav (Gordon Elliott)
2018 Some Neck 7 11-3 D J Mullins 7/1 (W P Mullins)
2017 Jury Duty 6 11-3 R M Power 6/1 (Gordon Elliott)
2016 A Toi Phil 6 11-3 R Walsh 3/1 (Gordon Elliott)
2015 Shantou Flyer 5 11-6 Mr B O'Neill 5/1 (Colin Bowe)
2014 Shanahan's Turn 6 11-3 J J Burke 11/4 (Henry De Bromhead)
2013 Morning Assembly 6 11-3 R Walsh 6/4 (P A Fahy)
2012 Back In Focus 7 11-3 R Walsh 2/5Fav (W P Mullins)
2011 Last Instalment 6 11-3 D N Russell 8/11Fav (Philip Fenton)
2010 Thegreatjohnbrowne 6 11-0 D J Condon 11/8Fav (Noel Meade)
2009 Aranleigh 7 11-0 M P Walsh 11/2 (Anthony Mullins)
2008 Trafford Lad 6 11-6 T J Doyle 9/4 (E Sheehy)
2007 Santa's Son 7 11-0 J L Cullen 11/10Fav (J F O'Shea)
2006 Purple Shuffle 8 11-2 B J Geraghty 14/1 (P A Fahy)
2005 Slim Pickings 6 11-2 D J Casey 11/8Fav (Robert Tyner)
Previous Winners of this Race by Trainer (Since 1990)
Previous Winners of this Race by Jockey (Since 1990)
Previous Winners of this Race by Age
Previous Winners of this Race by Sire (Since 1990)
Symbols Explained
ts2 Tongue Strap vs2 Visor hd2 Hood es2 Eye Shield ec2 Eye Cover cp2 Cheekpiece bl2 Blinkers tt2 Tongue Tie cd2 Course and Distance Winner c2 Course Winner d2 Distance Winner bf Beaten Favourite on Last Run
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.
