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The Big Dog (IRE) b g 11th Feb 2013Track Horse
Track Horse
The Big Dog (IRE) b g 11th Feb 2013
Last Win
Navan Sun, 27th Nov, 22 11/1, K M Donoghue
(725 days)
Last Run
Aintree Sat, 15th Apr, 23
5th, 12/1, Aidan Coleman
(586 days)
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Runs
Wins
Places
Win %
Earnings
Level Stk
Hurdle IRE
6
1
2
17%
€32,250
-4.00
Chase IRE
10
3
4
30%
€170,150
22.50
NHF IRE
2
1
0
50%
€6,850
6.00
Chase GB
3
0
1
0%
£56,050
-3.00
PtoP
2
0
1
Under Rules Total
21
5
7
24%
21.50
Form Figures
2F4-142-192-3U3-3130P-6113-F5-
Form Timeline
Form Figures - 2F4-142-192-3U3-3130P-6113-F5-
Date Course Conditions
Race Result
Jockey
Class
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MorningSP
Change of Trainer Peter Fahey
Apr 2017
Cheltenham April Sale (Tattersalls Cheltenham)
Cobajay Stables (Aidan Fitzgerald)
Purchaser: Lot Not Sold
£28,000
Lots Sold: 35
Prices
Avg: £85,729
Median: £50,000
Maximum: £275,000
Handler Aidan Fitzgerald
Jun 2016
Land Rover Sale Part 1 (Goffs Ireland)
Derrygrath Stud
Purchaser: A Fitzgerald
€20,000
Lots Sold: 275
Prices
Avg: €34,231
Median: €28,000
Maximum: €165,000
Nov 2013
November National Hunt Sale (Tattersalls (Ireland))
Mr. Kevin Neville
Purchaser: Derrygrath Stud
€9,500
Lots Sold: 882
Prices
Avg: €12,302
Median: €8,500
Maximum: €120,000
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
Apr 2017
Cheltenham April Sale (Tattersalls Cheltenham)
Cobajay Stables (Aidan Fitzgerald)
Purchaser: Lot Not Sold
£28,000
Lots Sold: 35
Prices
Avg: £85,729
Median: £50,000
Maximum: £275,000
Jun 2016
Land Rover Sale Part 1 (Goffs Ireland)
Derrygrath Stud
Purchaser: A Fitzgerald
€20,000
Lots Sold: 275
Prices
Avg: €34,231
Median: €28,000
Maximum: €165,000
Nov 2013
November National Hunt Sale (Tattersalls (Ireland))
Mr. Kevin Neville
Purchaser: Derrygrath Stud
€9,500
Lots Sold: 882
Prices
Avg: €12,302
Median: €8,500
Maximum: €120,000
Reports in which The Big Dog (IRE) was mentioned
Peter Fahey confident The Big Dog has big National chance
If a trainer’s confidence was a guide to winning the Randox Grand National, The Big Dog would be already be home and hosed. Sat 15th Apr
Galopin Des Champs strides clear in Irish Gold Cup
Sent off at 30/100, Galopin Des Champs was strong on the run-in as he landed the odds in the Paddy Power Irish Gold Cup under Paul Townend. Sat 04th FebThe Big Dog outstays Troytown rivals
Three of The Big Dog's four wins have come in valuable handicap chases and the Mahler nine-year-old stayed on best under Keith Donoghue to land the 60,000 Euros first prize in the Bar One Racing Troytown Chase. Sun 27th Nov
Fahey is top dog in Munster National
The Big Dog (16/1) gained a last-gasp win in Limerick's featured €90,000 Ladbrokes Munster National today, registering a big-race success for trainer Peter Fahey, jockey Keith Donoghue and owners the Kelly family. Sun 23rd Oct
Testing conditions at Punchestown
Following 16mm of rain, the ground at Punchestown is now heavy. Sun 13th Feb
Blackmore back in winners enclosure on Eklat
Rachael Blackmore was back in the winners enclosure at Wexford this afternoon when Eklat De Rire ran out a convincing winner of the featured MW Hickey Memorial Chase at the south-east venue. Mon 25th Oct
Weight loss well worth it for Codd as he gets "lairy" Dog home in feature
On handicap debut well-backed favourite The Big Dog (100/30 into 5/2) struck in the Grade B Punchestown Grand National Trial Handicap Chase. Sun 14th Feb
Power gets a tune out of Mr Hendricks
Mr Hendricks held on by an ever-diminishing three parts of a length at the end of the three mile beginners' chase in Navan. Fri 29th Jan
Colreevy another impressive winner for Townend & Mullins
Colreevy ran out an impressive winner of the Ballymore Group Rated Novice Chase, on what was her racecourse debut over fences. Tue 24th Nov
Zero Ten lands Red Mills Final
Cousins Emmet and David Mullins had a success to remember when Zero Ten (6/4 into 5/4) pleased his many supporters and connections in the Connolly’s RED MILLS Irish EBF Auction Hurdle Series Final at Punchestown. Wed 01st May
The Big Dog fuels Thyestes dreams for Fahey and Mullins
"You'd like to be riding him in a Thyestes some day, he's that sort of horse - he's a three mile chase, it's just written all over him," said David Mullins after winning the Connolly's RED MILLS Irish EBF Auction Maiden Hurdle at Gowran on The Big Dog (evens favourite). Thu 24th Jan
West wins great tussle with Dog
The Pigsback.com Maiden Hurdle at Leopardstown produced a terrific finish with Castlebawn West just edging the verdict from The Big Dog after a great tussle. Sat 29th Dec
Review naas 28th Jan
Willie Mullins and Paul Townend secured a treble at Naas, including Sandsend's thrilling win in the Grade Three Limestone Lad HurdleSun 28th Jan
Fahey's The Big Dog provides Kelly family with first winner
The Peter Fahey trained The Big Dog produced a fine staying performance to win the concluding Naas Rebrand (Pro-Am) Bumper at Naas today, under jockey Katie Walsh. Sun 28th Jan
After race at Navan Sun, 27th Nov, 2022 (1st) 
I was telling the lads (Damien and Colin Kelly, owners) going to Limerick that he would improve a good bit from it but when he won I was thinking how am I going to improve him from this.
Peter Fahey
I was telling the lads (Damien and Colin Kelly, owners) going to Limerick that he would improve a good bit from it but when he won I was thinking how am I going to improve him from this.
Peter Fahey
After race at Limerick Sun, 23rd Oct, 2022 (1st)
we brought him in earlier to aim him at these good handicaps, as last year we were protecting his mark for the Welsh National but were unlucky. He made the mistake, the reins went over his head and was pulled up. He then went to Punchestown and got a bit of an injury. Keith (Donoghue) got on very well with him, he jumped and travelled for him and the whole way through the race, I was just hoping I had him fit enough to stay at it. The one thing about him is he does battle well and he was fit enough and stayed going. It is great to get a big pot. He will tip away and will aim for the Troytown and other staying chases and if he ended up being an Aintree horse I'd be delighted. I'm delighted for the Kellys who are a big family and are great supporters of racing - they'll enjoy it. The yard are in great form and everyone says how good their staff is but I think I have the best staff in racing.
Peter Fahey
we brought him in earlier to aim him at these good handicaps, as last year we were protecting his mark for the Welsh National but were unlucky. He made the mistake, the reins went over his head and was pulled up. He then went to Punchestown and got a bit of an injury. Keith (Donoghue) got on very well with him, he jumped and travelled for him and the whole way through the race, I was just hoping I had him fit enough to stay at it. The one thing about him is he does battle well and he was fit enough and stayed going. It is great to get a big pot. He will tip away and will aim for the Troytown and other staying chases and if he ended up being an Aintree horse I'd be delighted. I'm delighted for the Kellys who are a big family and are great supporters of racing - they'll enjoy it. The yard are in great form and everyone says how good their staff is but I think I have the best staff in racing.
Peter Fahey
After race at Punchestown Sun, 14th Feb, 2021 (1st)
His runs in all his beginners (chases) were good after coming back from a year off. I’m delighted for the Kellys (owners) as they are huge racing supporters and it’s great for them to win a good pot,.
Peter Fahey
His runs in all his beginners (chases) were good after coming back from a year off. I’m delighted for the Kellys (owners) as they are huge racing supporters and it’s great for them to win a good pot,.
Peter Fahey
After race at Naas Sun, 28th Jan, 2018 (1st)
he's a cracking horse and came highly regarded and Aidan Fitzgerald had him for his point-to-points. He's probably finished now and he'll have the whole spring and summer off and come back hurdling in the autumn. I'm delighted for the Kellys, from near Banagher in Co. Offaly, as the whole family are a big racing clan. They have had horses since 1982 and this is their first winner but their dad John isn't that well at the moment.
Peter Fahey
he's a cracking horse and came highly regarded and Aidan Fitzgerald had him for his point-to-points. He's probably finished now and he'll have the whole spring and summer off and come back hurdling in the autumn. I'm delighted for the Kellys, from near Banagher in Co. Offaly, as the whole family are a big racing clan. They have had horses since 1982 and this is their first winner but their dad John isn't that well at the moment.
Peter Fahey
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