Darkened (IRE)

10yo b g 6th May 2016

Track Horse HorseTracker

Darkened (IRE)

b g 6th May 2016

Sire

Dark Angel (IRE)

Dam

Dream Club (GB)

Dam's Sire

Dansili (GB)

Owner

John C McConnell & Donal Mc Ardle

Trainer

John C McConnell

Breeder

Maurice Regan

Last Win

Dundalk Fri, 21st Feb, 25 6/1, D S O'Sullivan Noel C Kelly (377 days)

Last Run

Downpatrick Fri, 23rd May, 25 3rd, 9/2, B W Harvey (286 days)

Lifetime

Runs

Wins

Places

Win %

Earnings

Level Stk

Flat IRE

€65,593

-40.75

Hurdle IRE

11%

€30,610

2.50

Chase IRE

€1,650

-2.00

Under Rules Total

-40.25

Form Figures

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Form Timeline

Form Figures - 325430-8P000721324374-7008646014239738-000917713314430305-05764736057782547-624315698068580644-652136223-

Date Course Conditions

Race Result

Jockey

Class n

MorningSP

Change of Trainer Noel C Kelly to John C McConnell

Change of Trainer Denis Gerard Hogan to Noel C Kelly

Change of Trainer Shane Kieran Ryder to Denis Gerard Hogan

Oct 2023

Autumn HIT Sale (Goffs Ireland)

Boherna Stables

Purchaser: Withdrawn

Lots Sold: 88

Prices

Avg: €13,349

Median: €7,000

Maximum: €100,000

Change of Trainer Adrian Brendan Joyce to Shane Kieran Ryder

Change of Trainer Denis Gerard Hogan to Adrian Brendan Joyce

26Oct22 Cur 12f Heavy 3y+ F(0K)

11-7[7/2]ts⁺5th of 14, 8.53L behind Global Equity

Mr Pat Taaffe

Rated 68

4/17/2

01Nov21 Lay 7f Standard 4y+ Hcap(11K)

non-runner (Reserve)

Rated 61

19Apr21 Tra 16f Yielding 4y+ HcapHdl(10K)

non-runner (Reserve)

Rated 93

15Apr21 Lim 16f Yielding 4y+ HcapHdl(10K)

non-runner (Reserve)

Rated 93

Oct 2020

Autumn Sale (Goffs UK)

Boherna Stables (Denis Hogan)

Purchaser: Withdrawn

Lots Sold: 157

Prices

Avg: £4,910

Median: £3,000

Maximum: £36,000

28Aug20 Cur 8f Soft to Heavy 3y+ Hcap(75K)

non-runner (Reserve)

Rated 75

Change of Trainer John M Oxx to Denis Gerard Hogan

Oct 2019

Autumn Horses in Training, Tattersalls (Tattersalls (UK))

Currabeg Stables, Ireland (J. Oxx)

Purchaser: Denis Hogan

£47,000

Lots Sold: 985

Prices

Avg: £25,780

Median: £12,000

Maximum: £625,000

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

Oct 2023

Autumn HIT Sale (Goffs Ireland)

Boherna Stables

Purchaser: Withdrawn

Lots Sold: 88

Prices

Avg: €13,349

Median: €7,000

Maximum: €100,000

Oct 2020

Autumn Sale (Goffs UK)

Boherna Stables (Denis Hogan)

Purchaser: Withdrawn

Lots Sold: 157

Prices

Avg: £4,910

Median: £3,000

Maximum: £36,000

Oct 2019

Autumn Horses in Training, Tattersalls (Tattersalls (UK))

Currabeg Stables, Ireland (J. Oxx)

Purchaser: Denis Hogan

£47,000

Lots Sold: 985

Prices

Avg: £25,780

Median: £12,000

Maximum: £625,000

Reports in which Darkened (IRE) was mentioned

Prove Yourself does just that in Tramore

Prove Yourself timed it well to pick up the Ladies Day August 16th Maiden Hurdle in Tramore. Mon 14th Apr

Must Meet Cecil returns to action with a victory

Must Meet Cecil hadn't been seen since November 2023, but was produced in fine fettle to land the claiming hurdle over an extended two-miles at Tramore. Mon 14th Apr

Keanes collect in Dundalk's lucky last

Well-backed Beauparc (morning 7/2, returned 10/11f) successfully stepped up in trip at Dundalk today, landing the concluding View Restaurant Summer Offer Just 29 Euro Handicap for father and son, trainer and jockey Gerry and Colin Keane. Fri 04th Apr

Darkened lands apprentice handicap under stylish O'Sullivan

Young Darragh O'Sullivan showed once again why he is regarded as one of the most promising up and coming riders around when guiding the veteran Darkened to a comfortable win in the DundalkStadium.com Apprentice Handicap. Fri 21st Feb

Coen bookends card with landmark 29/1 double

Sam Coen completed a first career double as Ranko Express benefitted from a patient ride when coming from last to first in the straight to land the concluding Follow On Twitter @DundalkStadium Handicap. Fri 31st Jan

Darkened scores for Kelly and Leonard

The Noel Kelly-trained Darkened covered most of his recent claiming price when getting up in the closing stages to land the Sky Bet Club Handicap at Dundalk this evening. Fri 22nd Mar

Hogan doubles-up with a second 1-2 at Dundalk

Trainer Denis Hogan completed his second 1-2 of the evening at Dundalk today as bargain buy Miqdaad (8/1) led home stablemate Expound to win the View Restaurant At Dundalk Stadium Apprentice Maiden. Fri 26th Jan

Sky Legend leads home trainer's 1-2 in Dundalk claimer

Galileo-sired Sky Legend (3/1f) gained an overdue first career success today, landing Dundalk's Irishinjuredjockeys.com Claiming Race on his 18th racecourse outing. Fri 26th Jan

Neverfindanother U comes out best in three-way photo

Neverfindanother U won her second race over course and distance when coming out the right side of a three-way photo finish to Division l of the Three Men, Ten Years, And A Dream Apprentice Handicap at Dundalk. Fri 13th Oct

Long-standing maiden now a three-time winner

Having failed to score on his first 30 starts, Chimeric has clearly developed a winning habit, registering his third success of the year in the second divide of the Rose Hotel Handicap. Wed 19th Jul

Friend another for in-form Hogan

Denis Hogan has his string in fine form at present and Desert Friend provided the Co Tipperary handler with his fifth winner within the last fortnight, as he claimed the opener at Clonmel this evening, the Powerstown Park Beginners Chase. Fri 09th Jun

Skontonovski pops up in Killarney

Mon 10th Oct

Run The Jewels shines over a mile in Listowel

Thu 22nd Sep

Darkened wins for trainer /rider Hogan

There was only a 5lb differential top to bottom in the Easyfix Handicap Hurdle and one of those who carried joint top-weight of 12 stone, Darkened, emerged victorious at odds of 12/1. Mon 25th Jul

Gracesolution continues her progress under Jake Coen

Gracesolution followed up a win at Sligo last month when taking the Laurels Handicap at Killarney again in the hands of talented claimer Jake Coen. Wed 13th Jul

Smaoineamh Sile follows up at Leopardstown

Smaoineamh Sile (17/2) followed up last month’s course and distance victory in the Richmond Homes Handicap. Thu 07th Jul

Hackett brings up double for McDonagh

Mark McDonagh completed a double on the afternoon as Jack Hackett defied topweight to win the Entegro Handicap Chase at Kilbeggan. Sun 05th Jun

Darkened proves his liking for Kilbeggan with second success

Darkened recorded his second course and distance win when staying on strongly to land the Axa Smart Farm Insurance Midlands National Day Friday 8th July Handicap Hurdle at Kilbeggan. Sun 05th Jun

Darkened knuckles down well under King

There was a cracking finish to the first division of the 47-65 handicap over nine furlongs which Darkened (5/1) landed under 7lb claimer Daniel King for trainer Denis Hogan. Thu 21st Apr

Accessory tops a dream day for Sheehy

Pat Flynn's Accessory got his first career victory when holding on in the concluding mile handicap. Tue 28th Sep

McAlpine makes the breakthrough at 20/1

McAlpine sprang a 20/1 surprise in the first division of the Adare Manor Opportunity Handicap Hurdle. Mon 20th Sep

Darkened gains first hurdles win for trainer/rider Hogan

The first division of the Mahon Hospitality Group New York Handicap Hurdle resulted in success for trainer/rider Denis Hogan with the 13/2 chance Darkened. Sat 07th Aug

Takeachancejimmy strikes for Slevin & Farragher

Takeachancejimmy recorded a fifth career success and a second this season, as he ran out a comfortable winner of the last at the Curragh, the extra.ie Apprentice Handicap. Sun 11th Oct

Hurdles an option for Listowel winner Ideal Pal

Ten to one chance Ideal Pal upstaged favourite Call Me Rocky to win the concluding Tote Ireland Handicap at Listowel. Thu 24th Sep

Brabazon has big plans for Hayyel

Hayyel was a dominant winner of Leopardstown’s mile handicap under Seamie Heffernan. Thu 20th Aug

Going update and market movers

The ground in Roscommon is now Heavy following a further 5mm of rain. Tue 18th Aug

Darkened rounds off good week for Hogan

Denis Hogan has enjoyed a good week at Galway ending his riding career on a high with the victory of Bua Boy on Thursday and Darkened provided the Cloughjordan trainer with his third winner of the Festival meeting by taking the Ardilaun Hotel Handicap. Sun 02nd Aug

Out On Friday makes the breakthrough

Out On Friday got the victory he had been promising when taking division one of the extended mile handicap in Galway. Tue 28th Jul

2 for Lee at Cork on promising Dance Jupiter

Half-an-hour on from his feature race win on Up Helly Aa, Billy Lee made it two at Cork on Dance Jupiter (6s out to 10s) in the Buy Online At corkracecourse.ie Maiden. Tue 01st Oct

Lancaster House rules the roost in Ballybrit

Lancaster House spreadeagled the field with an eye-catching display on debut in the Galway Shopping centre Maiden, to give Aidan and Donnacha O'Brien a quick-fire double. Sat 03rd Aug

Rhydwyn makes all in Limerick finale

Rhydwyn made all and ran out a comfortable winner of the last at Limerick, the Irish Stallion Farms EBF Maiden. Sat 15th Jun

After race at Dundalk Fri, 21st Feb, 2025 (1st)

He ran very well the last day. That is my 100th winner on the track across Ireland and Britain, not including point-to-points. A fair achievement, I always say I'm only a part-time trainer! It is nice to get that achievement. We flew out to Cheltenham this morning and bought a couple of horses, nicer horses that we didn't have the money to spend on before. I have a few local boys backing me up with a few pound. The dearest horse I ever bought before was 26 grand. We beat it by a good bit today! We paid 80 odd grand for a horse today. We are racing in Class 5 and Class 6 all along, and we are getting winners. It would be nice to go for a nice 'Saturday' horse to try and get a name for yourself.

Noel C Kelly

After race at Galway Mon, 25th Jul, 2022 (1st)

There was a wall of horses, 10 abreast, lining up at the start and I was the tenth. We flew to the first but pulled it right up down the hill and hacked, which suited me as he is a miler on the flat. I was happy to commit sooner than normal off a slow gallop as I knew he'd have the gears to kick off a slow gallop. When we bought him we were very disappointed with him as he didn't take to jumping but we ride him on the outside as he loves a bit of space. I rode him a canter this morning going steady and he jinked and jammed on, which confirmed that I should keep him away from horses. I can't knock him this year as he hasn't been out of the first three most days and he could run over 1m4f later in the week. I don't know if people noticed or not but my stick went flying and I got away without it. I don't mind saying it nowadays as I'm not looking for rides! It shouldn't happen though - I was a bit rusty.

Denis Gerard Hogan

After race at Kilbeggan Sat, 7th Aug, 2021 (1st)

I was about to go for him turning in put decided to take my chances and not go for my stick until I had to.

Denis Gerard Hogan

After race at Galway Sun, 2nd Aug, 2020 (1st)

It’s good to get his head in front. He was a bit unlucky the other day as he lost a lot of ground around the outside and we were 5lb well-in today.

Denis Gerard Hogan

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