Punchestown 2024 Entries for Horse Giant Step (IRE)

Giant Step (IRE) b c 2008

Track Horse HorseTracker

Giant Step (IRE) b c 2008

Sire

Giant's Causeway (USA)

Dam

Brown Eyes (GB)

Dam's Sire

Danehill (USA)

Owner

Mrs John Magnier & Michael Tabor

Trainer

David Wachman

Breeder

J.Harvet & Cappagh Stud

Last Win

Cork Sat, 23rd Apr, 11 13/8, W M Lordan (4997 days)

Last Run

Killarney Fri, 26th Aug, 11 3rd, 9/2, W M Lordan (4872 days)

Lifetime

Runs

Wins

Places

Win %

Earnings

Level Stk

Flat IRE

14%

€8,695

-4.38

Under Rules Total

14%

-4.38

Form Figures

6-17R743/

Form Timeline

Form Figures - 6-17R743/

Date Course Conditions

Race Result

Jockey

Class n

MorningSP

Oct 2011

Autumn Horses in Training Sale (Tattersalls (UK))

Longfield Stables, Ireland (D. Wachman)

Purchaser: Fahad Alataibi

£30,000

Lots Sold: 848

Prices

Avg: £19,557

Median: £9,000

Maximum: £310,000

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

Oct 2011

Autumn Horses in Training Sale (Tattersalls (UK))

Longfield Stables, Ireland (D. Wachman)

Purchaser: Fahad Alataibi

£30,000

Lots Sold: 848

Prices

Avg: £19,557

Median: £9,000

Maximum: £310,000

Reports in which Giant Step (IRE) was mentioned

Review tipperary 18th Aug

Johnny Murtagh brought Alanza (9/2) with a well-timed challenge to land a competitive renewal of the Irish Stallion Farms EBF Fairy Bridge Stakes at TipperaryThu 18th Aug

Review killarney 12th Jul

Fort George emphatically proved he is back on top form with a first victory over fences in the feature Christy McSweeney Memorial Novice Chase at KillarneyTue 12th Jul

Double for both Condon & Murtagh

There was drama at the start of the Easy Clean Ltd Race as the well supported 7/4fav Giant Step gave favourite backers no run for their money, as he veered right out of the stalls and hit the rail under Billy Lee. Tue 12th Jul

Recital gets job done in Derby Trial

There was no hiding place in the Group 2 Derrinstown Stud Derby Trial Stakes with a spanking gallop set by Regent Street and while his stable companion, the odds-on Recital got the job done by winning under Kieren Fallon, he didn't exactly advance his claims for classic glory. Sun 08th May

Review cork 23rd Apr

Inxile hit the jackpot in Ireland once again as the Dandy Nicholls-trained sprinter landed the feature Cork Stakes at the Mallow trackSat 23rd Apr

Remember the name Giant Step

David Wachman completed a Cork treble when Giant Step impressively landed the concluding Best Dressed Lady & Gent (C & G) Maiden under Wayne Lordon. Sat 23rd Apr

Halford & Carroll double-up

Michael Halford and Gary Carroll combined for a 35/1 double as Casamento followed up the success of Della'alba in the opener with a lovely performance to score on his debut in the Irish Stallion Farms European Breeders Fund Maiden at Tipperary. Thu 26th Aug

After race at Cork Sat, 23rd Apr, 2011 (1st)