Darver Star
Horse Profile & Form
Form: 11720-5
Age: 11Sex: GWeight: 11st 10lbs
Preferred tracks: Punchestown, Wexford, Downpatrick
Races 8
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Win % 13%
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Win % 23%
Darver Star Previous Races
Molloy Metals Wexford GAA Raceday Handicap Chase
Horse: Darver Star
Trainer: G P Cromwell
Jockey: K M Donoghue
Finished: 5thBeaten by: 3 1/4 lengthsSP: 7/1Weight: 11st 12lbs
Led or disputed, headed halfway, remained close up in 2nd, pushed along after 3 out, ridden and lost place approaching straight, 5th after 2 out, no extra
Race winner: Take All
Ladbrokes Handicap Chase
Horse: Darver Star
Trainer: G P Cromwell
Jockey: P M O'Brien
Finished: N/RWeight: 11st 13lbs
Race winner: Arrycan
Palmerstown House Pat Taaffe Handicap Chase (0-150) (Grade B)
Horse: Darver Star
Trainer: G P Cromwell
Jockey: K M Donoghue
Finished: 10thBeaten by: 17 lengthsSP: 17/2Weight: 11st 5lbs
Towards rear, some headway in 8th approaching 4 out, 6th and pushed along entering straight, no extra after 2 out
Race winner: Brideswell Lad
Arctic Tack Stud Veterans Handicap Chase
Horse: Darver Star
Trainer: G P Cromwell
Jockey: K M Donoghue
Finished: 2ndBeaten by: 1 1/4 lengthSP: 11/4Weight: 11st 12lbs
Tracked leaders, 3rd halfway, 2nd 3 out and led before next, pushed along and headed last, ridden and no impression on winner run-in
Race winner: Charlie Stout
Webster Cup Chase (Grade 2)
Bar One Racing Hatton's Grace Hurdle (Grade 1)
Horse: Darver Star
Trainer: G P Cromwell
Jockey: K M Donoghue
Finished: 7thBeaten by: 3 lengthsSP: 22/1Weight: 11st 10lbs
Tracked leader, not fluent in 2nd at 5th, closed 4 out, led 3 out, headed and weakened quickly before 2 out, tailed off
Race winner: Teahupoo
Paddy Power Feel Like A Favourite Hurdle
Horse: Darver Star
Trainer: G P Cromwell
Jockey: K M Donoghue
Finished: 1stSP: 5/4Weight: 11st 12lbs
Led, headed 2nd, ridden and headway to challenge over 1 out, easily
Race winner: Darver Star
Deacy Gilligan Hurdle
Horse: Darver Star
Trainer: G P Cromwell
Jockey: K M Donoghue
Finished: 1stSP: 15/2Weight: 11st 13lbs
Tracked leaders, 2nd halfway, pressed leader before 3 out, led 3 out, asserted after next, 4 lengths lead last, pushed out and kept on well, readily
Race winner: Darver Star
Joe Cooney Memorial Hurdle
Horse: Darver Star
Trainer: G P Cromwell
Jockey: K M Donoghue
Finished: 1stSP: 9/4Weight: 11st 5lbs
Prominent, closed at 2nd, led narrowly at 3rd, pressed at 7th, increased advantage 4 out, reduced lead after 2 out, ridden and kept on well final 150 yards
Race winner: Darver Star
Hothouse Flowers Play Live After Racing Hurdle
Horse: Darver Star
Trainer: G P Cromwell
Jockey: K M Donoghue
Finished: 2ndBeaten by: 1/2 lengthSP: 10/3Weight: 11st 6lbs
Tracked leader, led narrowly before 1st, pressed 2 out, ridden and headed before last, kept on well run-in, not reach winner
Race winner: Whiskey Sour
Rathbarry & Glenview Studs Hurdle (Grade 2)
Horse: Darver Star
Trainer: G P Cromwell
Jockey: K M Donoghue
Finished: 7thBeaten by: 22 lengthsSP: 11/1Weight: 11st 3lbs
Tracked leaders on outer, slight mistake 1st, 4th halfway, 3rd 4 out, pushed along and dropped to 6th entering straight, soon no extra and eased, tailed off
Race winner: Darasso
Royal Equestrian Bedding And Manor Elite Horsebox National Spirit Hurdle (Grade 2) (GBB Race)
Horse: Darver Star
Trainer: G P Cromwell
Jockey: K M Donoghue
Finished: 5thBeaten by: 7 1/2 lengthsSP: 11/2Weight: 11st 4lbs
Held up last and never going well, went remote 5th before 2 out
Race winner: Botox Has
BetVictor Boyne Hurdle (Grade 2)
BetVictor Boyne Hurdle (Grade 2)
Weatherbys Cheltenham Festival Betting Guide Hurdle (GBB Race)
Horse: Darver Star
Trainer: G P Cromwell
Jockey: K M Donoghue
Finished: 2ndBeaten by: 1 1/4 lengthSP: 13/8Weight: 11st 0lbs
Tracked leading pair, went 2nd before 4th, led narrowly 2 out, ridden and edged right before the last, headed run-in, just held on for 2nd
Race winner: Brewin'upastorm
Tote+ Pays You More On Tote.ie Hurdle
Horse: Darver Star
Trainer: G P Cromwell
Jockey: K M Donoghue
Finished: 1stSP: 6/1Weight: 11st 6lbs
Chased leaders, 3rd halfway, improved to dispute 5 out, pecked slightly 2 out, led entering straight, went clear before last, easily
Race winner: Darver Star
Paddy Power Chase (Extended Handicap Chase) (0-150) (Grade B)
BetVictor Chase (Listed)
Horse: Darver Star
Trainer: G P Cromwell
Jockey: L P Dempsey
Finished: 2ndBeaten by: 3 lengthsSP: 11/4Weight: 11st 6lbs
Tracked leader, slow 2nd, 2nd halfway, slow 8th, slight mistake 2 out, pushed along and no impression on winner entering straight, ridden and kept on one pace
Race winner: Cilaos Emery
Poplar Square Chase (Grade 3)
Sliabh Luachra Hurdle
Horse: Darver Star
Jockey: J M Moore
Finished: 6thBeaten by: 3 1/4 lengthsSP: 2/1Weight: 11st 2lbs
Towards rear, dropped to 7th after 7th, 8th at 8th, niggled along after 4 out, no impression after 3 out, weakened 2 out, never a factor
Race winner: Darasso
Paddy Power Champion Hurdle (Grade 1)
Horse: Darver Star
Jockey: J M Moore
Finished: 6thBeaten by: 15 lengthsSP: 100/1Weight: 12st 0lbs
In rear, trailing and niggled along 3rd, bad mistake 6th, no impression from next, never a factor
Race winner: Honeysuckle
Marsh Novices' Chase (Grade 1) (Registered As The Golden Miller) (GBB Race)
Horse: Darver Star
Jockey: K M Donoghue
Finished: 7thBeaten by: 25 lengthsSP: 33/1Weight: 11st 4lbs
Lacked fluency and slow at times, always in rear, behind 8th, tailed off
Race winner: Chantry House
Patrick Ward & Co. Solicitors Irish Arkle Novice Chase (Grade 1)
Horse: Darver Star
Jockey: J M Moore
Finished: 7thBeaten by: 1 1/2 lengthSP: 8/1Weight: 11st 12lbs
Mid-division, dropped towards rear halfway, no impression 2 out and eased in rear early straight, kept on one pace run-in, never a factor
Race winner: Energumene
Racing Post Novice Chase (Grade 1)
Horse: Darver Star
Jockey: J M Moore
Finished: 2ndBeaten by: 4 1/2 lengthsSP: 4/1Weight: 12st 0lbs
Chased leaders, headway to lead after 6th, ridden entering straight and strongly pressed last, soon headed, under pressure and no impression on winner, kept on one pace
Race winner: Franco De Port
Mongey Communications Novice Chase (Grade 2)
Mongey Communications Novice Chase (Grade 2)
Horse: Darver Star
Jockey: J M Moore
Finished: 3rdBeaten by: 8 lengthsSP: 11/10Weight: 11st 6lbs
Tracked leaders, 4th halfway, slight mistake 7th, pushed along and no impression before 2 out, moderate 3rd approaching last, kept on one pace
Race winner: Felix Desjy
Ladbrokes Watch Racing Online For Free Beginners Chase
Ladbrokes Watch Racing Online For Free Beginners Chase
Horse: Darver Star
Jockey: K M Donoghue
Finished: 1stSP: 8/13Weight: 12st 0lbs
Soon raced in moderate 3rd, followed rival and jumped left 3rd, headway to chase leader 7th, closed up travelling smoothly from 3 out, on terms next, soon led, quickly asserted, stayed on well, very easily
Race winner: Darver Star
Unibet Champion Hurdle Challenge Trophy (Grade 1)
Horse: Darver Star
Jockey: Jonathan Moore
Finished: 3rdBeaten by: 3 3/4 lengthsSP: 17/2Weight: 11st 10lbs
Tracked leaders, went 2nd after 5th, led between last 2, headed last, lost 2nd flat, stayed on same pace
Race winner: Epatante
PCI Irish Champion Hurdle (Grade 1)
Horse: Darver Star
Jockey: J M Moore
Finished: 2ndBeaten by: 1/2 lengthSP: 20/1Weight: 11st 10lbs
Tracked leaders, 4th 2 out, ridden in 3rd entering straight, no impression in 3rd at last, headway after last, went 2nd close home and pressed winner to line
Race winner: Honeysuckle
baroneracing.com Royal Bond Novice Hurdle (Grade 1)
Horse: Darver Star
Jockey: J M Moore
Finished: 3rdBeaten by: 2 1/2 lengthsSP: 20/1Weight: 11st 10lbs
Tracked leaders, ridden in 4th entering straight, 5th 2 out, went 3rd approaching last, kept on same pace in 3rd inside final furlong
Race winner: Envoi Allen
Ladbrokes Where The Nation Plays Novice Hurdle (Listed)
Horse: Darver Star
Jockey: J M Moore
Finished: 1stSP: 13/8Weight: 11st 6lbs
Raced in 4th, closed up and prominent on outer from 3 out, travelling smoothly into straight, challenged from before 2 out, stayed on well run-in to lead closing stages
Race winner: Darver Star
Ballygarry House Hotel Novice Hurdle
Horse: Darver Star
Jockey: J M Moore
Finished: 1stSP: 1/1Weight: 11st 10lbs
Raced in 2nd, on terms before straight travelling smoothly, led approaching 2 out, asserted and stayed on well closing stages, easily
Race winner: Darver Star
Larkins Pub, Restaurant, B&B And Bakery Handicap Hurdle (Grade B)
Horse: Darver Star
Jockey: J M Moore
Finished: 1stSP: 13/2Weight: 11st 6lbs
Soon led, pushed along from 3 out, joined 2 out, soon regained lead and asserted, stayed on well run-in, easily
Race winner: Darver Star
Molson Coors Rated Hurdle
Horse: Darver Star
Jockey: J M Moore
Finished: 1stSP: 5/1Weight: 10st 9lbs
Prominent, 4th outer halfway, 3rd 3 out, progress to 2nd travelling well 2 out, pushed along and led before last, asserted early run-in, kept on well, eased close home
Race winner: Darver Star
YR Sauce Novice Handicap Hurdle
Horse: Darver Star
Jockey: J M Moore
Finished: 6thBeaten by: 3 1/4 lengthsSP: 6/1Weight: 11st 6lbs
Led and disputed, headed 4th, disputed again 3 out, ridden in 3rd before 2 out, no extra before last
Race winner: Roxboro Road
Racing TV For 12.00 Tomorrow Only Handicap Hurdle (80-123)
Horse: Darver Star
Jockey: J M Moore
Finished: 1stSP: 9/1Weight: 10st 9lbs
Tracked leader in 2nd, disputed lead from 6th, led 5 out and made rest, travelling well entering straight, left well clear 2 out and pushed along, stayed on strongly run-in, eased inside final furlong, easily
Race winner: Darver Star
Shamrock Enterprises Maiden Hurdle
Horse: Darver Star
Jockey: J M Moore
Finished: 3rdBeaten by: 4 lengthsSP: 5/2Weight: 11st 12lbs
Chased leaders, 5th from 3rd, slight mistake 3 out, soon pushed along, no impression into straight, kept on same pace without threatening after
Race winner: An Fraoch Mor
Easter Festival 21st -23rd April Maiden Hurdle
Horse: Darver Star
Jockey: G N Fox
Finished: 4thBeaten by: 3 1/4 lengthsSP: 5/1Weight: 11st 12lbs
Mid-division early, 10th halfway, went 6th approaching straight, closed 2 out, on terms before last, soon headed and one pace
Race winner: Halsafari
www.navanracecourse.ie Maiden Hurdle
Horse: Darver Star
Jockey: D J Mullins
Finished: 9thBeaten by: 2 3/4 lengthsSP: 66/1Weight: 11st 12lbs
Tracked leaders, jumped right and slight mistake at 1st, 6th entering straight, soon ridden and no impression
Race winner: Moratorium
Down Royal Corporation Of Horsebreeders (Pro/Am) Flat Race
Horse: Darver Star
Jockey: Mr A J Fox
Finished: 5thBeaten by: 1 1/4 lengthSP: 14/1Weight: 12st 0lbs
Chased leaders, 2nd halfway, led 4f out, ridden and headed 3f out, soon no extra
Race winner: Valdieu
Charleville Cheese Maiden Hurdle
Horse: Darver Star
Jockey: S G McDermott
Finished: 6thBeaten by: 2 1/2 lengthsSP: 50/1Weight: 11st 12lbs
Soon chased leaders, no extra and one pace straight
Race winner: Come To Me
