Form and Entries for Horse Lion Na Bearnai (IRE)

Lion Na Bearnai (IRE) b g 27th Jun 2002

Track Horse HorseTracker

Lion Na Bearnai (IRE) b g 27th Jun 2002

Sire

New Frontier (IRE)

Dam

Polly Plum (IRE)

Dam's Sire

Pollerton

Owner

Lock Syndicate

Trainer

Thomas Gibney

Breeder

Mr And Mrs F Daly

Last Win

Fairyhouse Sat, 1st Feb, 14 14/1, A E Lynch (3950 days)

Last Run

Fairyhouse Mon, 6th Apr, 15 fell, 33/1, K C Sexton (3521 days)

Lifetime

Runs

Wins

Places

Win %

Earnings

Level Stk

Hurdle IRE

€7,080

-18.00

Chase IRE

24%

€202,540

94.00

NHF IRE

-3.00

Chase GB

-4.00

Under Rules Total

10%

69.00

Form Figures

87-8052008636054-934F-673-2518511P-P5-714P0BP-22F/

Form Timeline

Form Figures - 87-8052008636054-934F-673-2518511P-P5-714P0BP-22F/

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Race Result

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MorningSP

27Oct10 Pun 20f Good to Yielding 4y+ NovCh(13K)

non-runner (Reserve)

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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.

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Reports in which Lion Na Bearnai (IRE) was mentioned

Review navan 1st Mar

Bryan Cooper has a great book of rides to look forward to at the upcoming Cheltenham Festival and kept things ticking over in the Gigginstown House Stud colours with an emphatic success on Azorian at NavanSun 01st Mar

Victory is finally Mine for Now

David Mullins has been touted by many as a young rider to follow, and he again looked the part as Mine Now gained reward for his consistency in the Garlow Cross Handicap Hurdle at Navan. Sun 01st Mar

Review fairyhouse 31st Jan

Morning Run extended her unbeaten sequence to six races when making every yard of the running in the Solerina Mares Novice Hurdle at FairyhouseSat 31st Jan

Los Amigos to be aimed at Irish National

The Jim Dreaper trained Los Amigos overcame a near year-long layoff to win the opening #BoylesIGN Rated Chase at Fairyhouse today, setting himself up for a run in April's Irish Grand National at the same venue. Sat 31st Jan

On His Own impresses in the Bobbyjo

On His Own made it three for Willie Mullins on the day and two for Ruby Walsh when impressing in the Grade 2 At The Races Bobbyjo Chase at Fairyhouse. Sat 22nd Feb

Review fairyhouse 1st Feb

Lion Na Bearnai took the honours for the first time since his famous victory in the Irish Grand National nearly two years ago when he landed the feature race back at FairyhouseSat 01st Feb

Lion could be Aintree bound

The Crabbie’s Grand National could be on the agenda for Lion Na Bearnai, who returned to the scene of his greatest triumph to land the featured 2m5f rated chase at Fairyhouse. Sat 01st Feb

National Trial Preview

Orpheus Valley takes a step into the unknown as he tackles a marathon distance in the Grand National Trial Handicap Chase at Punchestown on Sunday. Sat 01st Feb

O'Neill given Barneys mount

Gordon Elliott is hoping the gentle touch will spark a revival in the fortunes of Barneys Honour in the Foxrock Handicap Chase at Navan. Sun 12th Jan

Townend times it to perfection

Paul Townend showed just why he’s regarded as one of the best in the business when completing a double of the afternoon with a superb ride on Followmeuptocarlow. Sat 30th Nov

Review fairyhouse 9th Apr

Lion Na Bearnai proved his Navan success was no fluke by grinding out a determined victory in the Ladbrokes Irish Grand National at FairyhouseMon 09th Apr

Lion Na Bearnai in National shock

Lion Na Bearnai (fill in the gaps is the translation from Irish) put in a tenacious performance under Andrew Thornton (got a 5 day whip ban) to land a famous success for Tom Gibney in the Ladbrokes Irish Grand National Chase at Fairyhouse. Mon 09th Apr

Review navan 19th Feb

Mourad put Mikael D'Haguenet firmly in his place when he overturned his Willie Mullins-trained stablemate with a commanding performance in the Ladbrokes Boyne Hurdle at NavanSun 19th Feb

Ten Up shock leaves punters with that blank feeling!

Fifty to one shot Lion Na Bearnai left punters with a puzzle which they may never figure out when springing one of the surprises of the season, providing jockey Andrew Thornton with a career highlight when taking the Grade 2 Irish Form Book Ten Up Novice Chase at Navan today,. Sun 19th Feb

Review punchestown 25th May

Action Master (9-1) spoilt the party as he had Sublimity back in fourth in the Motivate Challenge Supported By Failte Ireland Hurdle at PunchestownWed 25th May

Lion Na Bearnai ticks the right boxes

Matt O’Connor, who returned from the professional ranks three months ago, partnered his second winner in a week when taking the Conyngham Cup Handicap Chase at Punchestown this evening on the Tom Gibney trained Lion Na Bearnai. Wed 25th May

McCarthy Stood Down for 21 Days

Five pound claiming professional, Eoin McCarthy got a fall from Lion Na Bearnai two out in the Oldcastle Handicap Hurdle and has been stood down for 21 days. Sat 28th Mar

McCarthy Whip Ban

The Stewards interviewed Eoin McCarthy, the rider of Lion Na Bearnai, concerning the use of his whip in the latter stages of this race. Evidence was heard from the rider concerned. Sun 14th Dec

After race at Fairyhouse Sat, 1st Feb, 2014 (1st)

I said to the lads (Lock Syndicate) beforehand even though they were giving him no chance, if he jumped, he'd be there or thereabouts. That's exactly how it turned out and he loves this place. It's great to still have him and for him to still be showing that ability. He's felt good all season. We were delighted with his first run over hurdles but he was disappointing last time. He didn't jump well which isn't like him at all. If he hadn't run well here and was dropped a few pounds we might have thought about coming back here for the Irish National. He's in at Aintree and hopefully we'll head there.

Thomas Gibney

After race at Fairyhouse Mon, 9th Apr, 2012 (1st)

I only have the five horses and this is unbelievable, just brilliant. The last day was the real shock (got a 27Ib hike in the ratings for that to bring him into the race) and we were confident coming here but we were afraid to say it. Andrew is a brilliant rider . much under-rated and he gave him a copybook ride, the whole thing was copybook. He is only a pony and anyone could ride him at home.

Thomas Gibney

After race at Navan Sun, 19th Feb, 2012 (1st)

we hoped in a small field, we would pop around and get our entry money back! He was meant to run in a 0-109 handicap at Fairyhouse but they did away with the chases and he came here with an eye to running in a handicap at the next meeting!. I cant'believe it! He hadn't run since December 1 and we just wanted to get a run into him.

Thomas Gibney

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