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Shady Operator (IRE) b g 19th May 2013Track Horse
Track Horse
Shady Operator (IRE) b g 19th May 2013
Last Win
Punchestown Sun, 14th Nov, 21 5/4Fav, Mr D O'Connor
(1103 days)
Last Run
Ballinrobe Tue, 31st May, 22
10th, 14/1, C G O'Dwyer
(905 days)
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Lifetime
Runs
Wins
Places
Win %
Earnings
Level Stk
Hurdle IRE
5
1
3
20%
€18,925
-3.20
Chase IRE
22
4
6
18%
€77,270
-10.00
NHF IRE
1
1
0
100%
€6,250
11.00
Chase GB
2
0
0
0%
£462
-2.00
Under Rules Total
30
6
9
20%
-4.20
Form Figures
1212-231-47P303-8965-1F16091-028330/
Form Timeline
Form Figures - 1212-231-47P303-8965-1F16091-028330/
Date Course Conditions
Race Result
Jockey
Class
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MorningSP
Change of Trainer Joseph Patrick O'Brien to E Bolger
Jun 2016
Derby Sale (Tattersalls (Ireland))
Castletown Quarry Stud
Purchaser: M V Magnier
€115,000
Lots Sold: 300
Prices
Avg: €47,535
Median: €36,000
Maximum: €255,000
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
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Class
Date
Sale
Consignor
Purchaser
Price
Jun 2016
Derby Sale (Tattersalls (Ireland))
Castletown Quarry Stud
Purchaser: M V Magnier
€115,000
Lots Sold: 300
Prices
Avg: €47,535
Median: €36,000
Maximum: €255,000
Reports in which Shady Operator (IRE) was mentioned
Mullins' treble backers Recite A Prayer
Recite A Prayer came home strongly to win the Tote Killarney National Handicap Chase from a game Darrens Hope. Mon 16th May
2021/2022 Irish National Hunt Champions crowned at Punchestown
For the first time in three years, racegoers were on hand as presentations to the six National Hunt champions were made by Horse Racing Ireland chairman Nicky Hartery on the final day of the 2021/2022 season at Punchestown this afternoon. Sat 30th Apr
Hurricane Darwin blows away rivals
Hurricane Darwin (22/1) landed the Dooley Insurance Group Cross Country Steeplechase giving jockey Benny Walsh his second winner of the week over the unique banks’ course. Sat 30th Apr
Midnight Maestro off the mark over the banks
The Hollywoodbets-sponsored P.P. Hogan Memorial Cross Country Chase saw banks specialist Enda Bolger saddle a one-two as Midnight Maestro (9/2) got the better of Shady Operator (5/2) by a neck. Sun 13th Feb
Market movers
Last year's winner Shady Operator is into 6/4 from 2/1 for the opening banks race this afternoon at Punchestown. Sun 13th Feb
Shady Operator shows his class in Bolger one-two
Shady Operator (5/4f) led home Midnight Maestro to give Enda Bolger a one-two in the Risk Of Thunder Chase over the banks course in Punchestown. Sun 14th Nov
Super-sub Enright takes Mayo National on Agent Boru
Phillip Enright came in for a valuable spare ride on Agent Boru (12/1) who gamely landed the Grade B McHale Mayo National Handicap Chase in Ballinrobe. Tue 25th May
Quick double for Bolger with Staker Wallace
The 4/7 favourite Staker Wallace got the job done comfortably enough in the end in the Clifford Groundcare Hunters’ Chase. Mon 10th May
Winning spare for Sexton on Bolger's Shady Operator
A spare ride for Kevin Sexton, Shady Operator (4/1 jt fav) put his rivals to the sword in the GMHD Killarney National Handicap Chase. Mon 10th May
Double for McManus in opening races at Punchestown
The Listed I.N.H. Stallion Owners EBF Novice Hurdle at Punchestown saw J P McManus double up in race two on the programme, Thedevilscoachman (5/4 — 10/11 — 15/8 favourite) delivering for Noel Meade and Mark Walsh. Sun 14th Feb
Shady Operator and O'Connor a match made in heaven cross country
Second market-choice Ballyboker Bridge pulled up before halfway and it was left to strong favourite, J P McManus’ Shady Operator (7/4 into evens), to shine in the P.P. Hogan Memorial Cross Country Chase at Punchestown. Sun 14th Feb
Burke & O'Connor link up again in Limerick feature
14 years is a long time between drinks but Derek O’Connor and Liam Burke bridged a lengthy gap when teaming up for a second time to land the Tim Duggan Memorial Handicap Chase as Sumos Novios recorded a shock in the Limerick feature. Sat 28th Dec
Burrows Saint & Shady Operator all the rage for Grand National
Ruby Walsh's mount Burrows Saint has been well backed for this afternoon's BoyleSports Irish Grand National at Fairyhouse. Mon 22nd Apr
Mullins pair can't cope with Shady Operator
Shady Operator (11/4 into 7/4 favourite) got many punters off to a winning start in the Tote Supporting Irish Racing Beginners Chase at Punchestown. Mon 31st Dec
Katie Walsh bows out on a winner
Katie Walsh ended a wonderful amateur riding career on a high when partnering Antey to a thrilling victory in the Salessense International Novice Hurdle at Punchestown. Fri 27th Apr
Review gowran park 25th Nov
Min's comeback victory in the Ladbrokes Bet 10 & Get 40 On The Grid Chase was the highlight of a treble for Willie Mullins and Paul Townend at Gowran ParkSat 25th Nov
Mullins and Townend at double with Sharjah
French-import Sharjah made it two from two in Ireland when using his finishing kick to good effect in the Join Gowran Park Racing Club Novice Hurdle. Sat 25th Nov
Bull aims to roar in Gowran Park
Roaring Bull and Sharjah will engage in what promises to be an intriguing battle in the Join Gowran Park Racing Club Novice Hurdle at Gowran Park today. Sat 25th Nov
Review cork 5th Nov
Mags and Danny Mullins combined to lift the Paddy Power Cork Grand National Handicap Chase with Logical SongSun 05th Nov
O'Brien doubles-up with Band Of Outlaws
After winning the opener at Cork with Shady Operator, Joseph O'Brien doubled-up with Band Of Outlaws in the www.naasracecourse.com Nursery. Sun 05th Nov
Cracking takes Listed honours at Cork
Cracking Smart made it two from two over flights, as he took the Listed Paddy Power Acca Insurance Irish EBF Novice Hurdle. Sun 05th Nov
Shady justifies odds-on favouritism
Shady Operator justified odds-on favouritism in the opener at Cork, the Paddy Power Betting Shops Maiden Hurdle. Sun 05th Nov
Review punchestown 18th Oct
Petit Mouchoir made a very pleasing start to his fencing career in the Coral.ie Bet & Watch Irish And UK Racing Live Beginners Chase at PunchestownWed 18th Oct
Elliott doubles up with maiden hurdle winner
Trainer Gordon Elliott completed a double at Punchestown today as his Gigginstown House Stud owned Cracking Smart landed the Coral.ie Bet 5 Get 20 In Bets Maiden Hurdle under jockey Jack Kennedy. Wed 18th Oct
Review limerick 18th Mar
Prince Charmin' gave favourite-backers a couple of worrying moments but eventually came home in front in the Buy Tickets Online For The 6th April Spin Southwest Student Raceday Hurdle at LimerickSat 18th Mar
O'Brien has another nice bumper horse
"He has shown us he's a nice horse at home and he also jumps very well," said jockey Tom Hamilton after he'd ridden his second winner in Ireland aboard Shady Operator (11/1) in the Book Online 19 Punter Pack (Pro/Am) INH Flat Race at Limerick. Sat 18th Mar
After race at Punchestown Sun, 14th Nov, 2021 (1st) 
I just said to Derek O’Connor that 'you're starting to enjoy that' as this horse was his first winner here in February over the banks. We’ll probably be going to Cheltenham in December with him. The second horse ran well. It was his first run since the Festival here and his first time around there was a little bit rusty. You can’t beat a run around here so he’ll be a nice horse to look forward to.
E Bolger
I just said to Derek O’Connor that 'you're starting to enjoy that' as this horse was his first winner here in February over the banks. We’ll probably be going to Cheltenham in December with him. The second horse ran well. It was his first run since the Festival here and his first time around there was a little bit rusty. You can’t beat a run around here so he’ll be a nice horse to look forward to.
E Bolger
After race at Killarney Mon, 10th May, 2021 (1st)
He was to go in the La Touche but the ground was a bit quick for him and we knew they'd have a good job done on the ground here. It is hard luck on Darragh (O'Keeffe), who has to get a stitch on his eye lid (after getting a bang in the face riding third-placed Esthers Marvel in the third race). Kevin gave him a peach of a ride and they were in unison together. That's his second time riding for us and his first winner. We'll follow these races around now for the summer.
E Bolger
He was to go in the La Touche but the ground was a bit quick for him and we knew they'd have a good job done on the ground here. It is hard luck on Darragh (O'Keeffe), who has to get a stitch on his eye lid (after getting a bang in the face riding third-placed Esthers Marvel in the third race). Kevin gave him a peach of a ride and they were in unison together. That's his second time riding for us and his first winner. We'll follow these races around now for the summer.
E Bolger
After race at Punchestown Sun, 14th Feb, 2021 (1st)
He did it well. He’s an experienced handicapper but it was his first time over the course. He’d taken well to the banks at home and Derek said he was very professional,.
E Bolger
He did it well. He’s an experienced handicapper but it was his first time over the course. He’d taken well to the banks at home and Derek said he was very professional,.
E Bolger
After race at Punchestown Mon, 31st Dec, 2018 (1st)
He did well to win because he missed the last three and he had a bit of traffic as well,. Mark was very happy with him and he jumped very well on the whole. It was his first time going the trip and I'd say he stays every yard of it. I'd say he'll step into a graded novice now, probably around that trip again. They are two decent horses that were second and third and he wasn't a bad horse over hurdles.
Joseph Patrick O'Brien
He did well to win because he missed the last three and he had a bit of traffic as well,. Mark was very happy with him and he jumped very well on the whole. It was his first time going the trip and I'd say he stays every yard of it. I'd say he'll step into a graded novice now, probably around that trip again. They are two decent horses that were second and third and he wasn't a bad horse over hurdles.
Joseph Patrick O'Brien
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