Form and Entries for Horse Whatever It Takes (IRE)

Whatever It Takes (IRE) b g 10th Mar 2008

Track Horse HorseTracker

Whatever It Takes (IRE) b g 10th Mar 2008

Sire

High Chaparral (IRE)

Dam

Lunar Lustre (IRE)

Dam's Sire

Desert Prince (IRE)

Owner

John P McManus

Trainer

Niall Madden

Breeder

John Connaughton

Last Win

Kilbeggan Fri, 21st Jul, 17 14/1, D J McInerney (2706 days)

Last Run

Galway Mon, 16th Sep, 19 9th, 16/1, N P Madden (1919 days)

Lifetime

Runs

Wins

Places

Win %

Earnings

Level Stk

Flat IRE

14%

€27,615

-7.75

Hurdle IRE

16%

€52,737.5

11.33

Under Rules Total

15%

3.58

Form Figures

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Form Timeline

Form Figures - 650-31134174-601000-91930600-3231990-32104-2070910-691705-50P2000-609/

Date Course Conditions

Race Result

Jockey

Class n

MorningSP

23Feb18 Dun 12f Standard 4y+ Hcap(10K)

non-runner (Reserve)

Rated 58

Sep 2015

September Hit Sales (Goffs UK)

Martinstown Stud

Purchaser: Withdrawn

Lots Sold: 282

Prices

Avg: £9,744

Median: £5,900

Maximum: £78,000

04Apr14 Dun 11f Standard 4y+ Hcap(7K)

non-runner (Reserve)

Rated 65

25Oct13 Dun 11f Standard 3y+ Hcap(8K)

non-runner (Reserve)

Rated 68

23Nov12 Dun 8f Standard 3y+ Hcap(7K)

non-runner (Reserve)

Rated 63

Change of Trainer T Stack to Niall Madden

09Jun11 Leo 10f Good to Yielding 3y Hcap(8K)

non-runner (Reserve)

Rated 52

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Purchaser: Withdrawn

Lots Sold: 282

Prices

Avg: £9,744

Median: £5,900

Maximum: £78,000

Reports in which Whatever It Takes (IRE) was mentioned

Tiger roars to a second success

Without a win in his first twenty-seven starts, Wee Tiger recorded his second success in the space of twelve days, as he made all in the three mile Irish Stallion Farms EBF Handicap Hurdle. Thu 26th Jul

Review kilbeggan 21st Jul

Phil's Magic (7-2 favourite) came out on top in a pulsating renewal of the Midlands National Handicap Chase at KilbegganFri 21st Jul

Kilbeggan brace for McManus

There was a second winner on the Kilbeggan card for J P McManus as the Niall Madden-trained Whatever It Takes (14/1) registered a convincing victory in the Michael Moore Car Sales Mercedes-Benz Handicap Hurdle. Fri 21st Jul

Whatever returns to form for Madden family

Niall Madden senior and junior, or “boots” and “slippers” as they are more commonly known as, teamed up to take the Kilbeggan Handicap Hurdle with Whatever It Takes. Sun 05th Jun

Poitin enhances impressive Dundalk record

Poitin registered her fourth win at Dundalk when landing the Money Back 2nd At Titanbet.co.uk Apprentice Handicap under Robbie Downey. Fri 26th Feb

Review dundalk 12th Feb

Captain Joy's triumph in the Ladbrokes Fast-Track Qualifier Race was the highlight of a treble for Pat Smullen at DundalkFri 12th Feb

Sands gains 1st Flat win since 2013

Pat Smullen revealed in the aftermath of Ancient Sands win in Dundalk's third: "I was talking to John (Kiely, trainer) earlier and he said the horse was in very good form." So it proved as the Footstepsinthesand gelding just prevailed in the Download The Ladbrokes App Handicap. Fri 12th Feb

Whatever records seventh career success

Top-weight Whatever It Takes recorded his seventh career success as he ran out a comfortable winner of division one of the Dundalk Stadium On Facebook Handicap. Fri 02nd Oct

Pacelli takes the right Road in Kilbeggan

Top-weight Pacelli Road was much too good for his opponents in the two mile handicap hurdle at Kilbeggan. Fri 21st Aug

Ballinrobe double for McManus and Walsh

J P McManus and Mark Walsh, earlier successful with the Jessica Harrington-trained Rae's Creek in the opener, doubled their scores at Ballinrobe when Whatever It Takes landed the McGrath Limestone Works Ltd. Handicap Hurdle. Tue 22nd Jul

Review ballinrobe 22nd Jul

Whatever It Takes completed a double for Mark Walsh in the McGrath Limestone Works Ltd. Handicap Hurdle at Ballinrobe. Tue 22nd Jul

Melanippe a very easy winner of the last

Melanippe ran out a very easy winner of the last at Dundalk, the Marshes Shopping Centre Ladies Day Saturday 12th July Handicap, scoring under Chris Hayes for Paul Deegan. Fri 16th May

Boronia takes the last under Hoban

The Charles O’Brien trained Boronia got off the mark on her tenth career start as she took the last at Dundalk this evening the Family Funday Sunday 7th September At Dundalk Stadium Handicap. Fri 25th Apr

Imperial performance from Shabra

“I don’t think there is a hardier horse in Ireland” was trainer Oliver Brady’s tribute after Imperial Shabra made all to take the featured Seamus Mulvaney Crockafotha Handicap Hurdle in great style. Sun 07th Jul

Whatever It Takes comes back refreshed

The Dundalk Stadium On Facebook Handicap went off seven minutes late with Ghostly Bright refusing to load and the gambled-on Golden Clubs testing the patient of the stalls handlers before eventually going in. Wed 10th Apr

Review dundalk 10th Apr

Master Speaker confirmed the promise of his racecourse introduction when landing odds of 1-5 in the www.dundalkstadium.com Maiden at the all-weather venueWed 10th Apr

Review ballinrobe 13th Aug

'Boots' Madden's Whatever It Takes got the better of a thrilling duel with Chill to land the feature race at Ballinrobe, the E.P.S. Pumps Handicap HurdleMon 13th Aug

Red hot Maddens continue brilliant run

The father and son team of Niall 'Boots' Madden and Niall 'Slippers' continued their excellent run of form as they took the feature race at Ballinrobe this evening, the E.P.S. Pumps 4yo Handicap Hurdle, with the JP McManus owned Whatever It Takes. Mon 13th Aug

Stack's charge does Whatever It Takes

Whatever It Takes stayed on best to beat 15/8 favourite Solaras Exhibition after the pair locked horns from two out in the opening extended two mile maiden hurdle at Clonmel. Sun 25th Sep

Bass leaves it late in opener

Sam Bass got into top gear on the run-in to get up close home and claim the opening Anglo Printers Maiden Hurdle at Galway. Sat 27th Aug

Burrenbridge springs a surprise in opener

The opening race on a bumper eight race card at Roscommon this evening, the Railway Bar 3yo Maiden Hurdle, the first juvenile hurdle of the season, went to the Kieran Purcell trained, Tom Doyle ridden, Burrenbridge Lodge at 20/1. Tue 02nd Aug

Roscommon market movers & non-runners

In the opening race at Roscommon this evening, the Railway Bar 3yo Maiden Hurdle, Whatever It Takes opened at the surprisingly big price of 6/1. However, it came as no surprise to see that price quickly evaporated and he is now down to 4/1. Tue 02nd Aug

Interesting opener in prospect at Roscommon

The first 3yo Hurdle of the season takes place at Roscommon this evening with some interesting contenders among the sixteen strong field for the Railway Bar sponsored contest. Tue 02nd Aug

Review roscommon 4th Jul

Quest For Peace (3/1) bridged the gap from maiden company to Listed level with victory in the Lenebane Stakes at RoscommonMon 04th Jul

Wayne gets Whatever home

Wayne Lordan was seen at his strongest as Whatever It Takes claimed the Roscommon Handicap. Mon 04th Jul

Lordan "Takes" double with Whatever

Wayne Lordan completed a double on the evening when giving 4/1 chance Whatever It Takes a strong drive to just touch off Music On D Waters in the mile and a half handicap. Thu 23rd Jun

Review wexford 20th May

Ger Lyons dominated the show at Wexford with a superb treble thanks to the victories of Music Pearl, Solent Ridge and Sixty Eight GunsFri 20th May

Big gamble goes astray

A big gamble on Whatever It Takes (in the McManus colours) in the Black Point Handicap at Wexford this evening failed to materialise, with the plunge horse eventually finishing third to Sixty Eight Guns, completing a treble on the evening for trainer Ger Lyons. Fri 20th May

After race at Kilbeggan Fri, 21st Jul, 2017 (1st)

That was great. Things didn't go to plan for him in Bellewstown where the ground was a bit slow,. He won around here before and we rode him handier today. He stays well. Donal gave him a great ride. He rode a winner for me about a couple of months ago on Tay Lane. He's a nice fella and rides a bit of work for me so it's nice to give him a ride. It's always great to train a winner for that man as without him a lot of us would be out of business.

Niall Madden

After race at Kilbeggan Sun, 5th Jun, 2016 (1st)

He has ability but doesn’t always show it. I was hoping he’d run well, and the handicapper gave him a chance to run in a lower grade. He’s been a good old money-spinner, and will continue to mix it between hurdles and the flat.

Niall Madden

After race at Dundalk Fri, 2nd Oct, 2015 (1st)

That's great. I gave him a good chance as he ran a cracker the last day in Wexford. It's great to get a winner for JP.

Niall Madden

After race at Ballinrobe Tue, 22nd Jul, 2014 (1st)

He ran a cracker in Limerick and he came on a bit for it. We were afraid of the ground today. He won't be going to Galway . we'll stay in our own grade . he's not a Galway type. He lost his way last year . I don't know what happened him but all his runs this year have been good,.

Niall Madden

After race at Dundalk Wed, 10th Apr, 2013 (1st)

He did it well and I thought he would go close. We'll do a bit of both with him now (hurdling as well). Hopefully we'll get a bit of a summer. We had no summer last year. He won on good ground at Ballinrobe. He goes on soft but he's not as good on it.

Niall Madden

After race at Ballinrobe Mon, 13th Aug, 2012 (1st)

I'm on a bit of a roll! . He is only a handy horse. He is not a winter horse and he will go for something similar next. He got a good ride and I'm delighted with the way he battled.

Niall Madden

After race at Clonmel Sun, 25th Sep, 2011 (1st)

He's tough and keeps at it well. Mark said the ground is on the slow side of good, but he wants if faster. He did well to win and it's nice to have a winner for JP.

T Stack

After race at Roscommon Mon, 4th Jul, 2011 (1st)

He's a tough hardy boy and stays well,.

T Stack

After race at Tipperary Thu, 23rd Jun, 2011 (1st)

Wayne gave him a very good ride, and said he could do with the McCoy drive! He'll go jumping eventually, and will run next in another handicap wherever he gets in. That's our first winner on the Flat for JP.

T Stack

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