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Improving (IRE) 9yo b g 2016

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Improving (IRE) b g 2016

Sire

Most Improved (IRE)

Dam

Mill I Am (USA)

Dam's Sire

Henny Hughes (USA)

Owner

Mrs Ellen Leahy

Trainer

Augustine Leahy

Breeder

Mr R Morris

Last Win

Limerick Sat, 10th Oct, 20 7/4Fav, Dylan Browne McMonagle (1617 days)

Last Run

Limerick Wed, 12th Jun, 24 5th, 17/2, W M Lordan (276 days)

Lifetime

Runs

Wins

Places

Win %

Earnings

Level Stk

Flat IRE

€27,770

-33.25

Under Rules Total

-33.25

Form Figures

9647-42465403-6622281-0828-0887070-5565-25

Form Timeline

Form Figures - 9647-42465403-6622281-0828-0887070-5565-25

Date Course Conditions

Race Result

Jockey

Class n

MorningSP

01Oct24 Cor 6f Good to Yielding 3y+ Hcap(10K)

non-runner (Reserve)

Rated 44

20Sep22 Lis 7f Good 3y+ Hcap(13K)

non-runner (Reserve)

Rated 64

23Oct21 Leo 7f Good 3y+ Hcap(12K)

non-runner (Reserve)

Rated 75

Nov 2016

November Foal Sale (Goffs Ireland)

Athnid Stud

Purchaser: Vendor(3000)

Lots Sold: 697

Prices

Avg: €28,814

Median: €15,000

Maximum: €775,000

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

Nov 2016

November Foal Sale (Goffs Ireland)

Athnid Stud

Purchaser: Vendor(3000)

Lots Sold: 697

Prices

Avg: €28,814

Median: €15,000

Maximum: €775,000

Reports in which Improving (IRE) was mentioned

Cuban Grey grinds it out under Sheridan to land Tipperary nightcap

Despite not being able to take up his customary prominent position, the Patrick McKenna trained Cuban Grey battled on bravely from over a furlong out to get up late to win the concluding Racing Again Tomorrow Handicap at Tipperary. Tue 28th May

She's A Fine Wine too strong for Je T'Ai Porte in thriller

She's A Fine Wine got up close home under Rachael Blackmore to edge out Je T'Ai Porte in an exciting finish to the Monroe's Live John Monroe Memorial Mares Handicap Hurdle at Ballinrobe. Tue 28th May

Midnight Fire roars in for Hayes

Midnight Fire was unleashed by Chris Hayes to plunder the big-field six-furlong handicap at Headquarters. Sun 16th Apr

"Job done" for Alex D

In first-time blinkers favourite Alex D just hung on to claim the Follow Limerick Racecourse On Twitter Maiden for Ger Lyons and Colin Keane. Sat 10th Oct

Improving delights Leahy with smooth Limerick success

There was some money about for eventual fifth, Wonwabbitwon, but at the head of the market it was pretty much one way traffic for 7/4 favourite, Improving, in the Patrickswell Maiden. The Limerick runner got it done nicely at his local track. Sat 10th Oct

3 in 3 days for Hanlon and McGarvey

‘Shark’ Hanlon and Jody McGarvey combined for success for the third time in three days when course winner Balinaboola Steel (6/1) bolted up in the first split of the Morriscastle Handicap Hurdle at Wexford. Sat 05th Sep

Bellick gets it on the bob

Bellick just had his head down at the right time to edge the verdict by the narrowest of margins in the second division of the 45-70 sprint handicap at Navan. Sat 05th Sep

2 from 2 on the weekend for Willie Martin yard

After his success last evening at Tramore with Bright Flame, Enniscorthy trainer Willie Martin struck again when Time Stands Still triumphed in the Cork Handicap. Sun 16th Aug

Hell Left Loose justifies support at fancy prices

Hell Left Loose stepped forward on his second start for Denis Hogan to justify support at some big prices in division two of the Inpho Photography Handicap at Naas. Mon 03rd Aug

Ideal Pal aiming to extend winning run

The progressive Ideal Pal goes in search of more success when he lines-up in the Eventus Handicap at Galway on Monday. Mon 29th Jul

Smooth success for Silk & Lordan

Hit The Silk made it two wins from his last three starts, as he kept on best to take the Drive Play Live At Limerick Racecourse This Evening Rated Race. Sat 15th Jun

After race at Limerick Sat, 10th Oct, 2020 (1st)

He got upset in the stall when he ran at Listowel the last day and that's the only thing I can put my finger on,. The stalls handlers had to grab hold of him but he walked in perfectly today and I'm delighted.

Augustine Leahy

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