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Formidableopponent (IRE) b g 30th Apr 2007

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Formidableopponent (IRE) b g 30th Apr 2007

Sire

Arakan (USA)

Dam

Sliding (GB)

Dam's Sire

Formidable (USA)

Owner

W Ewing

Trainer

William Young-Jnr

Breeder

Arthur S Phelan

Last Win

Ayr Sat, 29th Oct, 16 5/2Fav, S Quinlan (2947 days)

Last Run

Ayr Sat, 3rd Nov, 18 p.u., 33/1, Sean Quinlan (2212 days)

Lifetime

Runs

Wins

Places

Win %

Earnings

Level Stk

Hurdle IRE

14%

€13,840

-4.62

Chase IRE

11%

€11,200

-1.00

NHF IRE

50%

€5,600

-0.33

Chase GB

16%

£28,689

-2.25

PtoP

Under Rules Total

16%

-8.21

Form Figures

FB16114/0030925-61U945-56P77P-447P629r6751111122U2-6PP650-P/

Form Timeline

Form Figures - FB16114/0030925-61U945-56P77P-447P629r6751111122U2-6PP650-P/

Date Course Conditions

Race Result

Jockey

Class n

MorningSP

22Sep16 Per 20f Soft 4y+ HcapCh(6K)

non-runner

Rated 87 4

27Jul16 Per 16f Soft 4y+ HcapCh(8K)

non-runner

Rated 84 4

Change of Trainer Noel Meade to William Young-Jnr

Sep 2015

September Hit Sales (Goffs UK)

Martinstown Stud

Purchaser: William G Young

£800

Lots Sold: 282

Prices

Avg: £9,744

Median: £5,900

Maximum: £78,000

Change of Trainer Noel Meade

Handler Warren Ewing

Aug 2010

August National Hunt Sale (Tattersalls (Ireland))

Mr Patrick Durkin

Purchaser: Warrn Ewing

€5,200

Lots Sold: 252

Prices

Avg: €6,120

Median: €3,500

Maximum: €120,000

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

OR Class

Date

Sale

Consignor

Purchaser

Price

Sep 2015

September Hit Sales (Goffs UK)

Martinstown Stud

Purchaser: William G Young

£800

Lots Sold: 282

Prices

Avg: £9,744

Median: £5,900

Maximum: £78,000

Aug 2010

August National Hunt Sale (Tattersalls (Ireland))

Mr Patrick Durkin

Purchaser: Warrn Ewing

€5,200

Lots Sold: 252

Prices

Avg: €6,120

Median: €3,500

Maximum: €120,000

Reports in which Formidableopponent (IRE) was mentioned

Review killarney 16th Jul

A swift return to action made little difference to Giant's Quest as he picked up a decent pot in the Larkins Pub & Restaurant Miltown Handicap Hurdle at KillarneyWed 16th Jul

Walsh & JP double up with Baby Whizz

First time blinkers worked a treat on Baby Whizz as he got up close home to win the Ladbrokes Handicap Chase, providing rider Mark Walsh and owner JP McManus with a quick double on the card (won the previous contest with Formidableopponent). Wed 16th Jul

Formidable a fortunate winner at Killarney

Formidableopponent ran out a fortuitous winner of the Irish Examiner Beginners Chase scoring under Mark Walsh (replacing Paul Carberry who broke his collarbone at Killarney yesterday) for Noel Meade. Wed 16th Jul

Review gowran park 23rd Nov

Buckers Bridge has been tested at the highest level in his fencing career and showed plenty of ability in winning the Race That Stops A County 'Thyestes Jan 23rd 2014' Chase at Gowran ParkSat 23rd Nov

Party takes advantage of Dogora mishap

Hunting Party landed the Irish Stallion Farms EBF Beginners Chase although luck was certainly on his side as evens favourite Dogora fell two out when travelling like a winner. Sat 23rd Nov

Blackmail does what is expected

After winning his maiden hurdle on his last start at the Galway Festival, Blackmail followed up in style this evening, taking the Awards And Gifts Hurdle under Ruby Walsh and Tony Martin. Thu 22nd Aug

Review navan 27th Nov

Groody Hill launched a late charge to grab the ladbrokes.com Troytown Handicap Chase at Navan in a thrilling finishSun 27th Nov

Definitely a Formidableopponent

With Tackmaster scoring at Wexford earlier, Noel Meade saddled a double on the day when Formidableopponent justified 11/8 favouritism at Navan in the two mile maiden hurdle. Sun 27th Nov

Odds-on Formidable takes the bumper at Navan

The finale on this afternoon's card at Navan the Friends of St Johann Ski Resort bumper over 2m went to the odds-on 4/6 favourite Formidableopponent for Noel Meade and Nina Carberry. Sun 13th Nov

Joxer is a smart one

Formidableopponent was hammered into 4/7 from odds against this morning for the Stars Of Tomorrow INH Flat Race at Punchestown but he disappointed as another one for money Joxer (20s into 12s) prevailed narrowly under Damien Skehan. Thu 13th Oct

After race at Navan Sun, 27th Nov, 2011 (1st)

Paul said he didn't like the ground much. He said he was struggling a bit down the back. It wasn't until he pulled him out on the better ground in the straight that he picked up. He's a nice horse. He has won a point-to-point. If the ground got very heavy we would have to dodge it a bit with him. We'll talk to the boss [JP McManus] and see where he goes next.

Noel Meade

After race at Navan Sun, 13th Nov, 2011 (1st)

He needed the run last time out. He ran too keen and got tired. He was a different proposition today. Nina got him settled. He might not want real heavy ground as he hasn't got a huge foot on him. I reckon the second horse might be a good horse. He will go jumping now. He has already won a point-to-point and he might be out before Christmas.

Noel Meade

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