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Russian Soul (IRE) 17yo b g 8th Mar 2008Track Horse
Track Horse
Russian Soul (IRE) b g 8th Mar 2008
Last Win
Chester Wed, 10th May, 17 14/1, Dougie Costello
Jamie Osborne
(2839 days)
Last Run
Dundalk Fri, 16th Mar, 18
6th, 16/1, D N Curran
(2529 days)
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Lifetime
Runs
Wins
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Win %
Earnings
Level Stk
Flat IRE
60
9
19
15%
€248,370
-8.62
Flat GB
11
1
1
9%
£15,570
4.00
Flat UAE
12
1
5
8%
AED566,994.05
-3.50
Under Rules Total
83
11
25
13%
-8.12
Form Figures
392114122-222304225131-2100236343-590102334017748046-1016502485940263255-24641647054-6836/
Form Timeline
Form Figures - 392114122-222304225131-2100236343-590102334017748046-1016502485940263255-24641647054-6836/
Date Course Conditions
Race Result
Jockey
Class
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MorningSP
Change of Trainer Jamie Osborne to M Halford
Change of Trainer M Halford to Jamie Osborne
09Aug15 Cur 6f Good 3y+ F(60K)
9-7[25/1]bl97th of 7, 10.81L behind Mattmu
S Foley
Rated 104
20/125/1
14Sep13 Cur 6f Good 3y+ F(60K)
9-5[7/1]cp+1st of 13, nose to Artistic Jewel
S Foley
Rated 107
8/17/1
17Jan13 Mey 6f Standard 3y+ Hcap(439K)
8-9[12/1]cp92nd of 16, 1.25L behind Tamaathul
S Foley
9/112/1
Oct 2012
Autumn Horses in Training Sale (Tattersalls (UK))
Copper Beech Stables, Ireland (M. Halford)
Purchaser: Lot Withdrawn
Lots Sold: 909
Prices
Avg: £22,839
Median: £11,000
Maximum: £370,000
Feb 2012
Mixed Sale, Deauville (Arqana)
Meautry
Purchaser: FRANCE TURF INTERNATIONAL
€1,500
Lots Sold: 207
Prices
Avg: €6,250
Median: €4,500
Maximum: €62,000
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.
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Oct 2012
Autumn Horses in Training Sale (Tattersalls (UK))
Copper Beech Stables, Ireland (M. Halford)
Purchaser: Lot Withdrawn
Lots Sold: 909
Prices
Avg: £22,839
Median: £11,000
Maximum: £370,000
Feb 2012
Mixed Sale, Deauville (Arqana)
Meautry
Purchaser: FRANCE TURF INTERNATIONAL
€1,500
Lots Sold: 207
Prices
Avg: €6,250
Median: €4,500
Maximum: €62,000
Reports in which Russian Soul (IRE) was mentioned
28/1 win doesn't surprise winning trainer
Second and third home, Aggression and Russian Soul, had their placings reversed after a steward's enquiry, but the main honours in the Christmas Party Nights At Dundalk Stadium Handicap went to 28/1 chance Oneoveryou. Fri 02nd Dec
Halford pair do battle at Dundalk
Michael Halford admits he cannot choose between his two runners in the Dundalk Stadium - Light Up Your Night Handicap at the County Louth venue on Friday. Fri 04th Nov
Bother wins at 16s on start 2 at Dundalk
Free-running odds-on favourite Moviesta finished second last, and the one behind him in the betting Jamesie (7/2) brought up the rear as 16/1 chance Dont Bother Me landed the spoils in the Paddy Power Horse Racing Text Alerts On 51465 Race at Dundalk under Seamie Heffernan. Fri 30th Sep
Dundalk preview
Dundalk stages their annual 12th of July fixture this afternoon, with the Marshes Handicap the feature. Tue 12th Jul
Review navan 11th Jun
King Electric stamped his authority on the Lynn Lodge Stud EBF Median Auction Race at NavanSat 11th Jun
In Salutem now a three time winner at Navan
The Ken Condon trained In Salutem recorded his third career success at Navan, and his sixth overall, as he ran out a good winner of the County And Western Evening Friday 8th July Handicap. Sat 11th Jun
Curragh preview
Pique Sous makes his first appearance since striking Royal Ascot gold almost two years ago at the Curragh today. Sat 21st May
Birthday boy Foley completes Dundalk double
After winning the third with Russian Soul, Mick Halford and Shane Foley (celebrating his twenty-eight birthday today) doubled-up with Hat Alnasar as he completed a hat-trick in the Brubakers Dundalk Handicap. Fri 11th Mar
Soul just beats Yuften in Dundalk feature
Russian Soul recorded his tenth career success as he just got the better of Yuften in the BWG Food Races. Fri 11th Mar
Yuften starts Irish career at Dundalk
Johnny Murtagh saddles an interesting recruit at Dundalk on Friday night when Yuften lines up in the BWG Foods Race. Fri 11th Mar
3 for Halford at Dundalk at 120/1
It was another good night for Michael Halford and his many followers on the polytrack at Dundalk. Earlier successful with the Conor Hoban-ridden pair, Russian Soul, and Roman Impero, the Copper Beech Stables operator topped off the night as Temasek Star short-headed My Manekineko in the finale. Fri 19th Feb
Review dundalk 19th Feb
Stamina won the day for 15-8 favourite Mandatario in the 32Red.com Race at DundalkFri 19th Feb
Dundalk double for Halford and Hoban
"He's an improving horse and he has a great attitude," said Michael Halford after Roman Impero supplied himself and Conor Hoban with a Dundalk double in the 32Red Casino Race. Fri 19th Feb
Soul wins a 5th at Dundalk
Russian Soul won his fifth race at Dundalk (oft placed here too) when on his first outing since October he prevailed under Conor Hoban in the Weatherbys General Stud Book Handicap. Fri 19th Feb
Carla & Panama set for Diamond clash
Dundalk's feature event on Friday night has cut up to only three runners, but the Diamond Stakes still looks an intriguing contest. Fri 02nd Oct
Maarek team hoping for rain
Evanna McCutcheon hopes to end a frustrating spell with Maarek in the Qatar Racing & Equestrian Club Phoenix Sprint Stakes at the Curragh on Sunday. Sun 09th Aug
51/1 double for Foley as War just prevails
After winning the fourth aboard Russian Soul Shane Foley doubled-up in the Matthews.ie Handicap as War Room got up close home to deny Eloge. Sun 12th Jul
Well-backed Soul bounces back to his best
Russian Soul bounced back to his best as defied top-weight to win the feature at Dundalk, the Marshes Handicap. Sun 12th Jul
World traveller Gordon lands 'home' win
Gordon Lord Byron successfully defied 10 stone in the Listed Dubai Duty Free Dash Stakes over six furlongs in the Curragh. Sat 27th Jun
Preview curragh 28th Jun
The final day of the Irish Derby meeting at the Curragh pits two of the best Classic-generation fillies against their elders in the Sea The Stars Pretty Polly StakesSun 28th Jun
Review cork 14th Jun
Words was the star of the show at Cork as she made a winning return to action in the feature race of the day, the Group 3 Munster Oaks StakesSun 14th Jun
Reason scoops another big Irish prize
English raider Line Of Reason bounced back to form as he landed the Listed Midsummer Sprint Stakes under Paul Mulrennan for Paul Midgley and owners Taylor's Bloodstock Ltd. Sun 14th Jun
Moore at the double on Master Speaker
Ryan Moore landed a quick-fire double at the Curragh as he guided Master Speaker home in the six furlong handicap for trainer Martin Hassett. Sun 24th May
Review cork 22nd May
Ado McGuinness's veteran sprinter Bubbly Bellini has been in cracking form since the start of the turf season and notched his third victory of the campaign in the Racing Again June 14th Race at CorkFri 22nd May
Bubbly gives connections more fun
Second market choice Russian Soul threatened to pull it out of the fire, but in Bubbly Bellini he had too doughty an opponent in the four runner Racing Again June 14th Race at Cork. Fri 22nd May
Bubbly aims for more Cork success
The Racing Again June 14th Race is the highlight at Cork and despite attracting a field of just four, a decent heat is in prospect. Fri 22nd MayReview dundalk 20th Mar
Russian Soul picked up the winning thread with a convincing victory on his return to Irish action in the Weatherbys Printing Race at DundalkFri 20th Mar
Soul "real buzzing" under 'Dusty'
One of Michael Halford's Meydan team, Wychwood Warrior, was back to do the business at Dundalk last week, and it was more of the same from the Copper Beech Stables operator, and rider Shane Foley, when Russian Soul made the Weatherbys Printing Race his own in no uncertain terms. Fri 20th Mar
Great Minds finally gets his ground
Improving sprinter Great Minds reappears in the Go Racing In Kildare Waterford Testimonial Stakes at the Curragh. Sun 12th Oct
Stepper Point very classy in Flying Five
Stepper Point impressed with all the way success in the Group 3 Derrinstown Stud Flying Five Stakes at the Curragh. Sun 14th Sep
Sir Maximilian goes for 3/3 in Ireland
Tim Pitt's stable star Sir Maximilian bids to continue his rapid ascent up the sprinting ladder in the Derrinstown Stud Flying Five Stakes at the Curragh this afternoon. Sun 14th SepMaximilian lands another big pot
The Tim Pitt trained Sir Maximilian landed his second big pot of the summer in Ireland as he took the Listed Abergwaun Stakes under Stevie Donohoe. Fri 08th Aug
Maximilian all set for Abergwaun challenge
Tim Pitt believes the return to a fast-run five furlongs is an advantage to Sir Maximilian in the Kilfrush Stud Abergwaun Stakes at Tipperary on Friday. Fri 08th Aug
Review fairyhouse 13th Jul
Aidan and Joseph O'Brien enjoyed a double at Fairyhouse, including Darwin's game success from the front in the Listed Belgrave StakesSun 13th Jul
Darwin back on track with Belgrave win
Darwin got back to winning ways in first time cheekpieces as he took the feature at Fairyhouse this afternoon, the Listed Belgrave Stakes, providing Aidan and Joseph O’Brien with a double on the card. Sun 13th Jul
Double for Halford & Foley as Regulation wins
Regulation just held off the fast-finishing Beyond Thankful to take the last at the Curragh today, the Irish Field Handicap, providing his trainer and jockey, Mick Halford and Shane Foley, with a double on the card (won the second with Russian Soul). Sat 14th Sep
Review curragh 14th Sep
Johnny Murtagh gained his biggest success since turning his hand to training when Belle De Crecy landed the Lanwades Stud Blandford Stakes at the CurraghSat 14th Sep
Russian comes out on top in thrilling finish
Russian Soul came out on top in what was a thrilling finish to the Group 3 Newbridge Grassroots Festival Renaissance Stakes. Sat 14th Sep
Dutch completes his hat-trick in the FlyingFive
Dutch Masterpiece kept on best in the closing stages to land Group 3 Flying Five Stakes under Joseph O’Brien (double for him after his success aboard Terrific in the opener) for UK based trainer Gary Moore. Sat 24th AugDutch & Russian in Flying Five mix
Every drop of rain inspires Gary Moore with confidence for Dutch Masterpiece as he tackles Group company for the first time in the Flying Five Stakes at the Curragh. Sat 24th Aug
Review tipperary 9th Aug
Aidan O'Brien's juvenile Indian Maharajah confirmed he is a colt of immense potential as he kept his unbeaten record with victory in the Coolmore Canford Cliffs Stakes at TipperaryFri 09th Aug
Soul gets his day in the sun
After going close on a number of occasions this year, Russian Soul gain a deserved big race success, as he took the Listed Abergwaun Stakes under Shane Foley for Mick Halford. Fri 09th Aug
Cape in 'good order' ahead of the Abergwaun
Cape Of Approval goes in search of a hat-trick with victory in the Listed Abergwaun Stakes at Tipperary this evening. Fri 09th Aug
Views from connections ahead of Rockingham
Ger Lyons has the Ayr Gold Cup as a potential target for Joe Eile as he prepares to take his chance in the Boylesports.com Rockingham Handicap at the Curragh today. Sun 21st Jul
Review fairyhouse 14th Jul
Triple Australian Group One winner Sea Siren got off the mark on her first start for Aidan O'Brien when she took the feature Belgrave Stakes at FairyhouseSun 14th Jul
Sea Siren takes the Belgrave Stakes
Sea Siren made a successful debut for her new connections, as she took the feature race at Fairyhouse this afternoon, the Listed Belgrave Stakes. Sun 14th JulBelgrave Stakes preview
Multiple Group One-winning mare Sea Siren has her sights lowered as she makes her first appearance for Aidan O'Brien at Fairyhouse on Sunday. Sun 14th Jul
Review curragh 29th Jun
Trading Leather secured Dubai Duty Free Irish Derby honours for Jim Bolger with a commanding display at the Curragh as several leading players failed to performSat 29th Jun
Treble for Lordan as Slade powers to victory
Wayne Lordan is certainly the man to follow at the Curragh this afternoon, Slade Power bringing up a treble for him in the Group 3 Woodies DIY Sapphire Stakes (won the first on Tarn and the fifth on Sudirman). Sat 29th Jun
Double Joy for Whelan as Captain scores
Course and distance winner Captain Joy gained a deserved victory in the Dundalk Stadium - Light Up Your Night Handicap, providing his jockey Ronan Whelan with a double on the card. Fri 30th Nov
Review dundalk 26th Oct
Balmont Mast showed a smart turn of foot to follow up a course victory earlier this month by taking the feature Mercury Stakes at DundalkFri 26th Oct
Joe foils Russian gamble
Russian Soul (5/1 this morning into 7/4) was all the rage for the Foley's Antiques Naas Handicap at Dundalk but Joe Eile came home like a lion to foil the gamble. The win was bringing up a double for trainer Ger Lyons as he also saddled the first winner, Lily's Angel. Fri 26th Oct
Halford makes it treble with Paddy
Michael Halford's night continued to get better as Paddy The Celeb made it a treble for the Kildare handler in the apprentice handicap at Dundalk. Fri 28th Sep
Review dundalk 28th Sep
You could have thrown a blanket over the first three in the Irish Stallion Farms EBF Premier Nursery at Dundalk, with All Ablaze emerging a gutsy winnerFri 28th Sep
Soul gives Halford quick double
Michael Halford saddled a quick double at Dundalk this evening when Russian Soul claimed a competitive looking mile handicap. Fri 28th Sep
Review dundalk 27th Aug
Festive Cheer put a smile on the faces of Dundalk punters with an impressive victory in the Bookings At dundalkstadium.com MaidenMon 27th Aug
Zalanga lands treble for Halford
Michael Halford completed a terrific evening in the concluding maiden at Dundalk as Zalanga landed a treble for the Kildare handler. Mon 27th AugHoban and Halford double up with Soul
Russian Soul landed a quick double for Michael Halford and Conor Hoban when taking the mile handicap at Dundalk. Mon 27th Aug
Soul holds on from flying Brass
Equipped with cheek-pieces and a nose-band, Russian Soul did the necessary to shed his maiden tag at the fourth time of asking under Conor Hoban in the Magners Specials Maiden at Down Royal. Fri 27th Jul
David does the business
That Boy David gained a deserved success when opening his account at Dundalk this afternoon. Mon 16th Jul
Saratoga completes quick double for O'Brien
Despite having no luck at Royal Ascot this afternoon, Aidan O’Brien recorded an opening race double at Limerick this evening as his Battle Of Saratoga took the 8th July Beach Party At Limerick Races Maiden with Colm O’Donoghue in the saddle. Fri 22nd Jun
After race at Dundalk Fri, 11th Mar, 2016 (1st) 
You have to be patient with him going to the start but he's in more of a hurry to come back. He loves it around here and has been a great servant. He ran to the ounce with the other horse (Togoville) and you could set your clock by him, especially around here. It's great to have these conditions races. They are good horses and Johnny's horse is a smart horse coming back so it's great to have opportunities for them. We took him to Lingfield but five was a bit quick and took him out of his comfort zone. He was flying hitting the line though. He owes us nothing.
M Halford
You have to be patient with him going to the start but he's in more of a hurry to come back. He loves it around here and has been a great servant. He ran to the ounce with the other horse (Togoville) and you could set your clock by him, especially around here. It's great to have these conditions races. They are good horses and Johnny's horse is a smart horse coming back so it's great to have opportunities for them. We took him to Lingfield but five was a bit quick and took him out of his comfort zone. He was flying hitting the line though. He owes us nothing.
M Halford
After race at Dundalk Fri, 19th Feb, 2016 (1st)
The handicapper gave him a chance I suppose and he has a bit if class about him around here when things fall right for him,. The fast pace suited him and Conor knows him well. He still retains a little bit of his old spark. He's a character as we saw going to the start. I don't mind if he goes down slow as long as he comes back quick!. I was half thinking of going for the race on Good Friday but he has a bit to go yet to qualify for that. I may enter him next week over seven here as he'd need a few runs to qualify.
M Halford
The handicapper gave him a chance I suppose and he has a bit if class about him around here when things fall right for him,. The fast pace suited him and Conor knows him well. He still retains a little bit of his old spark. He's a character as we saw going to the start. I don't mind if he goes down slow as long as he comes back quick!. I was half thinking of going for the race on Good Friday but he has a bit to go yet to qualify for that. I may enter him next week over seven here as he'd need a few runs to qualify.
M Halford
After race at Dundalk Sun, 12th Jul, 2015 (1st)
He has a bit of class when dropped into a handicap and with his size he's well able to carry the weight. A lot of the credit has to go to Jamie Heavey who rides him every day as he's not simple. He does a wonderful job on him and goes off on his own. This horse is so genuine, sound and enthusiastic. He's been a wonderful servant.
M Halford
He has a bit of class when dropped into a handicap and with his size he's well able to carry the weight. A lot of the credit has to go to Jamie Heavey who rides him every day as he's not simple. He does a wonderful job on him and goes off on his own. This horse is so genuine, sound and enthusiastic. He's been a wonderful servant.
M Halford
After race at Curragh Sat, 14th Sep, 2013 (1st)
Shane said he stuck his neck out and he really grinded it out. Having the rail was definitely a help and he really deserved it. As sprinters go he is a model of consistency and he gives his best every day. Leonardo at home has done a wonderful job with him. He rides him all the time and he has really made a horse of him. We will give him a break now to freshen him up and he'll go back to Dubai.
M Halford
Shane said he stuck his neck out and he really grinded it out. Having the rail was definitely a help and he really deserved it. As sprinters go he is a model of consistency and he gives his best every day. Leonardo at home has done a wonderful job with him. He rides him all the time and he has really made a horse of him. We will give him a break now to freshen him up and he'll go back to Dubai.
M Halford
After race at Tipperary Fri, 9th Aug, 2013 (1st)
We will decide on Sunday morning whether to run him or not (declared for the Phoenix Sprint Stakes at the Curragh).
M Halford
We will decide on Sunday morning whether to run him or not (declared for the Phoenix Sprint Stakes at the Curragh).
M Halford
After race at Dundalk Fri, 28th Sep, 2012 (1st)
He did it well from his draw (widest in 14),. He loves that surface. He's a big strong horse and is improving with racing. We'll keep him to that surface.
M Halford
He did it well from his draw (widest in 14),. He loves that surface. He's a big strong horse and is improving with racing. We'll keep him to that surface.
M Halford
After race at Dundalk Mon, 27th Aug, 2012 (1st)
I've loads of horses crying out for good ground and fair play to HRI for putting on this meeting,. I'd say it's much appreciated by all the trainers and we could do with a few more. We've had 4 solid months of soft and heavy ground and there are hundreds of good ground horses that have no chance. You only have to look at the number of entries and declarations to see it's needed. This horse ran on this surface before and loved it and then won up north. Conor gave him a lovely ride. It's hard to know first time in a handicap but he did it nicely. He's going the right way and is a lovely big horse.
M Halford
I've loads of horses crying out for good ground and fair play to HRI for putting on this meeting,. I'd say it's much appreciated by all the trainers and we could do with a few more. We've had 4 solid months of soft and heavy ground and there are hundreds of good ground horses that have no chance. You only have to look at the number of entries and declarations to see it's needed. This horse ran on this surface before and loved it and then won up north. Conor gave him a lovely ride. It's hard to know first time in a handicap but he did it nicely. He's going the right way and is a lovely big horse.
M Halford
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