Punchestown 2024 Entries for Horse Castra Vetera (IRE)

Castra Vetera (IRE) b f 11th May 2015

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Castra Vetera (IRE) b f 11th May 2015

Sire

Jeremy (USA)

Dam

Mystic Cherry (IRE)

Dam's Sire

Alderbrook (GB)

Owner

Gigginstown House Stud

Trainer

Joseph Patrick O'Brien

Breeder

Peter and Maria Byrne

Last Win

Kilbeggan Fri, 14th Jul, 23 16/5, J J Slevin (496 days)

Last Run

Galway Tue, 1st Aug, 23 4th, 25/1, Sam Ewing (478 days)

Lifetime

Runs

Wins

Places

Win %

Earnings

Level Stk

Hurdle IRE

17%

€10,150

-1.80

NHF IRE

75%

€34,500

5.62

Under Rules Total

40%

3.83

Form Figures

1-8112-77/P14-

Form Timeline

Form Figures - 1-8112-77/P14-

Date Course Conditions

Race Result

Jockey

Class n

MorningSP

Jun 2018

Derby Sale (Tattersalls (Ireland))

Railstown Stud (Agent)

Purchaser: Noel Meade

€110,000

Lots Sold: 347

Prices

Avg: €51,558

Median: €42,000

Maximum: €365,000

Symbols Explained

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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

Jun 2018

Derby Sale (Tattersalls (Ireland))

Railstown Stud (Agent)

Purchaser: Noel Meade

€110,000

Lots Sold: 347

Prices

Avg: €51,558

Median: €42,000

Maximum: €365,000

Reports in which Castra Vetera (IRE) was mentioned

Slevin doubles up on Desertmore House

Desertmore House made a successful start to racecourse fences in the Irish Stallion Farms EBF Beginners Chase and in the process completed a double on the evening for JJ Slevin at Kilbeggan. Fri 14th Jul

Highland Charge another for in-form Meade

Highland Charge provided Noel Meade with his fourth winner in the space of three days, as he claimed the Writech Handicap Hurdle under Neil Ryan. Fri 14th Jul

Classy Castra makes the breakthrough over flights

Despite jumping left at times, Castra Vetera made the breakthrough on her fifth start over flights, justifying market support in the opener at Kilbeggan, the kilbegganraces.ie Mares Maiden Hurdle. Fri 14th Jul

Smart effort from Delvino on hurdling bow

Delvino (6s out to 9/1) impressed in the Happy Christmas From Naas Mares’ Maiden Hurdle as she made a winning start over flights. Mon 14th Dec

Competitive fare at Naas

There are some promising young horses in action at Naas this afternoon where a seven race card gets under way at 12.25 pm on ground described as heavy, soft in places (hurdles and bumper) and heavy on the chase track. There's been 12mm of rain since declarations on Saturday and a mainly dry day is forecast with a risk of showers. Mon 14th Dec

Castra Vetera takes Listed honours in good style

Joseph O'Brien's Castra Vetera had to give weight away to all of her rivals in the Listed mares' bumper at Navan and did so with a remorseless front-running display. Sun 22nd Nov

Another for Gigginstown as Castra prevails

Castra Vetera made it two wins from three starts, as she got up close home to take the concluding MansionBet Get Paid As A Winner If 2nd In The Supreme Novices' At Cheltenham Mares (Pro/Am) Flat Race. Sun 08th Mar

Great start from Castra Vetera for Gigginstown and O'Brien

At odds of 66/1 Carrigeen Lotus gave it a good go in the Irish Stallion Farms EBF 4-Y-O Fillies Flat Race but she was eventually reeled in and beaten by second favourite Castra Vetera. Sat 14th Dec

After race at Naas Sun, 8th Mar, 2020 (1st)

She won well and I thought Neil gave her a lovely ride. She got a little bit lost off the bridle and came good up the hill. She learned a lot the last day in Leopardstown where it was a very messy race and she'll probably come on again from today. I'd imagine she will go to Aintree now for that mares' bumper.

Joseph Patrick O'Brien