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Building Bridges (GB) br g 15th Mar 2016
Track Horse
Track Horse
Building Bridges (GB) br g 15th Mar 2016
Last Win
Perth Thu, 26th Sep, 24 3/1, Mr O McGill
(59 days)
Last Run
Thurles Thu, 10th Oct, 24
3rd, 9/2, W J Lee
(45 days)
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Runs
Wins
Places
Win %
Earnings
Level Stk
Flat IRE
18
2
3
11%
€20,512.5
-3.00
Hurdle IRE
11
4
0
36%
€34,630
79.00
Flat GB
2
0
1
0%
£1,020
-2.00
Hurdle GB
10
2
1
20%
£17,803
-3.25
NHF GB
1
0
0
0%
£238
-1.00
Under Rules Total
42
8
5
19%
69.75
Form Figures
0-451357061F-2404080-000940P-1531944-41139-01613
Form Timeline
Form Figures - 0-451357061F-2404080-000940P-1531944-41139-01613
Date Course Conditions
Race Result
Jockey
Class
n
MorningSP
26Sep24 Per 24f Good 4y+ HcapHdl(20K)
11-9[3/1]1st of 6, 1.5L to Idem
Mr O McGill
Rated 129
3
7/23/1
Change of Trainer Stuart Edmunds to Gary McGill
Oct 2020
Autumn Sale (Goffs UK)
Oaklands Racing
Purchaser: Gary McGill
£3,000
Lots Sold: 157
Prices
Avg: £4,910
Median: £3,000
Maximum: £36,000
Jul 2020
Summer Sale (Goffs UK)
Oaklands Racing
Purchaser: Withdrawn
Lots Sold: 297
Prices
Avg: £19,555
Median: £14,000
Maximum: £400,000
Change of Trainer Mrs John Harrington to Stuart Edmunds
Oct 2019
Autumn Hit Sale (Goffs Ireland)
Jessica Harrington Racing
Purchaser: Withdrawn
Lots Sold: 75
Prices
Avg: €13,219
Median: €9,000
Maximum: €70,000
Jun 2019
London Sale (Goffs Ireland)
Commonstown Racing Stables
Purchaser: Not Sold (#140,000)
Lots Sold: 10
Prices
Avg: €315,000
Median: €332,500
Maximum: €520,000
Nov 2017
November National Hunt Sale (Tattersalls (Ireland))
Simmonstown Stud
Purchaser: Vendor
€10,000
Lots Sold: 866
Prices
Avg: €16,011
Median: €11,500
Maximum: €140,000
Feb 2017
February Sale (Goffs Ireland)
Airlie Stud
Purchaser: BBA Ireland
€60,000
Lots Sold: 396
Prices
Avg: €13,148
Median: €5,500
Maximum: €210,000
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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
Oct 2020
Autumn Sale (Goffs UK)
Oaklands Racing
Purchaser: Gary McGill
£3,000
Lots Sold: 157
Prices
Avg: £4,910
Median: £3,000
Maximum: £36,000
Jul 2020
Summer Sale (Goffs UK)
Oaklands Racing
Purchaser: Withdrawn
Lots Sold: 297
Prices
Avg: £19,555
Median: £14,000
Maximum: £400,000
Oct 2019
Autumn Hit Sale (Goffs Ireland)
Jessica Harrington Racing
Purchaser: Withdrawn
Lots Sold: 75
Prices
Avg: €13,219
Median: €9,000
Maximum: €70,000
Jun 2019
London Sale (Goffs Ireland)
Commonstown Racing Stables
Purchaser: Not Sold (#140,000)
Lots Sold: 10
Prices
Avg: €315,000
Median: €332,500
Maximum: €520,000
Nov 2017
November National Hunt Sale (Tattersalls (Ireland))
Simmonstown Stud
Purchaser: Vendor
€10,000
Lots Sold: 866
Prices
Avg: €16,011
Median: €11,500
Maximum: €140,000
Feb 2017
February Sale (Goffs Ireland)
Airlie Stud
Purchaser: BBA Ireland
€60,000
Lots Sold: 396
Prices
Avg: €13,148
Median: €5,500
Maximum: €210,000
Reports in which Building Bridges (GB) was mentioned
Empress Alma completes double for Cromwell
Empress Alma (5/1) made it three wins from her last four starts when claiming the concluding handicap at Thurles for Gavin Cromwell and Gary Carroll. Thu 10th OctLeonard takes the last on Building Bridges
Five times a winner over hurdles, Building Bridges recorded a second win on the Flat in the second split of the Dore & Co. Solicitors Handicap. Fri 05th JulDual purpose Tory Reel relishes Navan stamina test
Tory Reel, successful over hurdles at Killarney last time, opened his account on the Flat when getting up in the final strides to land division two of the Racing Next At Navan On September 2nd Handicap. Thu 31st AugDead heat keeps Northern connections happy
The finale on day three of the the festival was the Tote Always SP Or Better Handicap Hurdle and it resulted in a dead heat which led to celebrations from two sets of Northern connections. Wed 02nd AugBuilding Bridges delights Taphouse Syndicate
Building Bridges was roared home by the Taphouse Syndicate who were out in force for the extended 2m4f handicap hurdle in Down Royal. Fri 02nd JunSam's Choice comes good under topweight
Sam’s Choice defied topweight when produced with a sustained challenge in the straight by Jack Kennedy to land the Irish Daily Star Christmas Handicap Hurdle at Leopardstown. Wed 28th DecBuilding Bridges in no mood to compromise
Oran McGill gave Building Bridges a well-judged front-running ride to land The Lighthouse At Clifford Electrical Handicap Hurdle. Thu 04th AugBridges springs shock for the McGills
Building Bridges sprang a 28/1 shock for father and son team Gary and Oran McGill in the Randox Handicap Hurdle at Downpatrick. Fri 06th MayGlynn rides 1st winner for Mrs Harrington
Apprentice jockey Alan Glynn made his third mount for Jessica Harrington a winning one on Sweet Dime (33/1) in the Lengthen The Odds With BetVictor Apprentice Handicap at Dundalk. Fri 11th OctIdeal 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 JulJoseph O'Brien puts 377/1 Limerick treble on the board
Following on from Syrena and Fancy Footings earlier, Jumellea (20/1) brought up a treble for Joseph O’Brien at Limerick in the Racing Again Next Saturday Handicap. Sun 07th JulLimerick preview
An intriguing Party Time Ltd. Marquee Hire Rated Race takes centre stage on Limerick’s eight-race card today. Sun 07th JulHarrington and Foley Building Bridges in Navan
Building Bridges was off the bridle a good way from home but finished strongest of all in the mile and five maiden at Navan. Sat 01st Jun
After race at Bellewstown Fri, 5th Jul, 2024 (1st)
He's a very clear-winded horse and, in fairness, the lads said they had him spot on and he was in good form at home. I wasn't really worried (about being off since February) once I heard that. . He jumped a tad slow and was flat out the first four furlongs. I wanted to ride him very forward and I had to sit and suffer a bit until we turned down the back. . Once I got a bit of daylight and kept him going forward a mile out, he started to pick up. Once I got to the front on him, he got comfortable and I was able to ride a race on him. . He's a grand horse and he's very straightforward. Obviously, he stays very well and goes on any ground. He's very genuine. . I wouldn't even mind where he goes in terms of track or ground. He just definitely wants a trip, and a staying track would suit him all the better. . We got the job done today so everyone is happy.
Gary McGill
After race at Galway Wed, 2nd Aug, 2023 (1st)
I thought we would have gotten a winner at Galway with Dolly's Destination but it wasn't to be. This lad has just turned inside out for us and it's brilliant. He's just improved and improved.
Gary McGill
After race at Down Royal Fri, 2nd Jun, 2023 (1st)
There's a big syndicate of boys that own this horse. They are all Bellaghy men from Co Derry. DJ O'Kane owns the Taphouse Restaurant in Bellaghy and he is raising funds for Leukemia. He was running a day at the races today. We pencilled this race in about two months ago and lucky enough it came off. The fourth in Leopardstown was a good run on ground I'd say didn't suit him. He's a summer horse. He's an ex-Flat horse and a good ground horse. We were a wee bit afraid that the ground was maybe too good, we didn't want to do him any harm. We'll see what the handicapper does. We've already schooled him over fences and he jumps well. He's a lovely horse and he's easy to work with.
Gary McGill
After race at Sligo Thu, 4th Aug, 2022 (1st)
He made the running at Downpatrick so that was the plan again. He enjoys it out in front. I stretched them a bit and then let him get a breather and he’s done it well. I got it handy enough early on. He tends to go a bit left under pressure but he finds plenty. He’s been in good form all season. We might give him another run or put him away for a break. We’ll see how he is in a couple of days.
Gary McGill
After race at Navan Sat, 1st Jun, 2019 (1st)
He sort of makes it hard work for himself as he travels on and off. He's been like that in all his races. Shane thought four furlongs out that he was never going to get there and then he ends up winning a length-and-a-half. He actually makes it look easy in the end. Basically he probably wants up to a mile-and-six and a good galloping track. I don't think ground is any issue. He might have made it easier for himself today if he hadn't stumbled coming out of the stalls. He got caught very wide on the first bend. He is what he is. He's won his maiden now, thank God, and we'll go from there.
Mrs John Harrington
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