Herculaneum
Horse Profile & Form
Form: 075321
Age: 6Sex: GWeight: 12st 6lbs
Preferred tracks: Thurles, Down Royal, Naas
Races 18
Wins
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Places 9
Win % 17%
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Herculaneum Previous Races
Holycross Handicap Hurdle (80-102)
Horse: Herculaneum
Trainer: N C Kelly
Jockey: Mr O McGill
Finished: 1stSP: 13/2Weight: 11st 6lbs
Held up towards rear, progress before straight, 6th 2 out, travelled well in 3rd before last, ridden to lead run-in, kept on well under pressure close home
Race winner: Herculaneum
Two-Mile Borris Handicap Hurdle (80-95)
Horse: Herculaneum
Trainer: N C Kelly
Jockey: Mr O McGill
Finished: 2ndBeaten by: NeckSP: 9/2Weight: 11st 10lbs
Rear of mid division, 12th halfway, progress into 6th 3 out, headway on outer to go 2nd 2 out, pushed along to lead last, soon ridden and kept on, headed close home
Race winner: Duke Otto
Finbarr Galvin CUPRA Handicap Hurdle (80-95) (Div 2)
Horse: Herculaneum
Trainer: N C Kelly
Jockey: D E Mullins
Finished: 3rdBeaten by: 4 lengthsSP: 6/1Weight: 11st 9lbs
Mid-division, progress after 4 out, 4th entering straight, improved to dispute 3 out, soon ridden, not fluent next and soon headed, under pressure in 3rd before last, kept on same pace
Race winner: Chapel Street
Molson Coors Beverage Company Handicap
Horse: Herculaneum
Trainer: N C Kelly
Jockey: Sorcha Woods
Finished: 7thBeaten by: HeadSP: 16/1Weight: 10st 2lbs
Held up towards rear, 10th halfway, pushed along in 6th and no impression 2f out, ridden over 1f out, no extra
Race winner: Brogue
Gilna's Cottage Inn (Q.R.) Race
Horse: Herculaneum
Trainer: N C Kelly
Jockey: Mr N McParlan
Finished: 6thBeaten by: Short HeadSP: 20/1Weight: 12st 0lbs
Dwelt, towards rear, ridden and no impression over 2f out
Race winner: Vega Magnifico
Ploughman Bar & Grill (Q.R.) Handicap
Horse: Herculaneum
Trainer: N C Kelly
Jockey: Mr O McGill
Finished: 6thBeaten by: 2 lengthsSP: 15/2Weight: 11st 13lbs
Mid-division, headway 4f out, 4th and pushed along 3f out, ridden in 3rd 2f out, 5th over 1f out, no impression
Race winner: Dartan
McDonogh Capital Investments Handicap (50-80)
Horse: Herculaneum
Trainer: N C Kelly
Jockey: Sorcha Woods
Finished: 3rdBeaten by: 3/4 lengthSP: 12/1Weight: 10st 2lbs
Mid-division, 6th halfway, pushed along approaching straight, headway between horses to go 3rd early final furlong, kept on well
Race winner: Mon Coeur
Tote Apprentice Handicap
Horse: Herculaneum
Trainer: N C Kelly
Jockey: Sorcha Woods
Finished: 1stSP: 12/1Weight: 9st 8lbs
Mid-division and 6th halfway, good progress on outer over 3f out and led over 2f out, ridden over 1f out and soon went 3 lengths clear, went further clear inside final furlong, easily
Race winner: Herculaneum
Tote Tramore Derby Handicap (47-65)
Horse: Herculaneum
Trainer: N C Kelly
Jockey: Adam Caffrey
Finished: 3rdBeaten by: 1 1/4 lengthSP: 16/1Weight: 10st 4lbs
Towards rear, 6th halfway, headway into 4th over 3f out, ridden to go 3rd over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong
Race winner: Zoffany Bay
Ivan Connaughton Auctioneers Opportunity Handicap Hurdle (80-95) (Div 1)
Horse: Herculaneum
Trainer: N C Kelly
Jockey: Kieren Buckley
Finished: 5thBeaten by: 4 1/2 lengthsSP: 16/1Weight: 11st 10lbs
Towards rear, progress from 5 out and ridden in 7th from 3 out, no impression from next and kept on into 5th before last
Race winner: Prioritise
Randox Handicap Hurdle (80-102)
Horse: Herculaneum
Trainer: N C Kelly
Jockey: Mr O McGill
Finished: 7thBeaten by: 4 1/2 lengthsSP: 5/1Weight: 11st 4lbs
Mid division, progress into 3rd halfway, pushed along in 4th after 3 out, 5th last, soon ridden and no extra, kept on one pace
Race winner: Kelly's Birr
Club Lemon Handicap Hurdle (80-95)
Horse: Herculaneum
Trainer: N C Kelly
Jockey: J S McGarvey
Finished: 14thBeaten by: 4 1/2 lengthsSP: 4/1Weight: 11st 11lbs
Always towards rear, never a factor
Race winner: I Don't Get It
Follow Kilbeggan On Facebook Handicap Hurdle (80-102)
Horse: Herculaneum
Trainer: N C Kelly
Jockey: Reserve 2
Finished: N/RWeight: 11st 3lbs
Race winner: Lucky Zebo
Owners Insurance Included In AIRO Membership Handicap Hurdle (80-95)
Horse: Herculaneum
Trainer: N C Kelly
Jockey: Mr D McGill
Finished: 1stSP: 16/1Weight: 11st 5lbs
Mid-division, progress in 9th entering straight, disputed on outer 2 out, ridden in 2nd before last, stayed on to lead narrowly run-in, kept on well close home
Race winner: Herculaneum
Virgin Bet Best Odds Daily Novices' Handicap Hurdle
Horse: Herculaneum
Trainer: N C Kelly
Jockey: Alexander Thorne
Finished: N/RWeight: 11st 9lbs
Race winner: Artic Row
Enjoy The Virgin Bet Raceday Tomorrow Handicap Hurdle (Div 2)
Horse: Herculaneum
Trainer: N C Kelly
Jockey: Mr O McGill
Finished: 5thBeaten by: 1 1/2 lengthSP: 9/2Weight: 11st 13lbs
Mid-division, pushed along and made no impression from 3 out when not fluent
Race winner: Euchan Falls
Hospitality At Festival 2023 Handicap Hurdle (80-95) (Div 2)
Horse: Herculaneum
Trainer: N C Kelly
Jockey: J S McGarvey
Finished: 2ndBeaten by: 2 1/4 lengthsSP: 33/1Weight: 11st 3lbs
Held up towards rear, closer 4 out, headway 2 out and went 2nd before last, ridden and kept on run-in, no impression on winner closing stages
Race winner: The Connector
BoyleSports Handicap Hurdle (80-95)
Horse: Herculaneum
Trainer: N C Kelly
Jockey: Cian Cullinan
Finished: 5thBeaten by: 1 3/4 lengthSP: 8/1Weight: 11st 5lbs
Rear of mid-division, closer after 4 out, went 4th and pushed along before 2 out, soon no impression, kept on one pace
Race winner: Junior Bee
Michael Cawe Suspended Ceilings Handicap Hurdle (80-95)
Horse: Herculaneum
Trainer: N C Kelly
Jockey: Mr O McGill
Finished: 3rdBeaten by: 1 lengthSP: 25/1Weight: 11st 5lbs
Rear of mid-division, closer in 8th 2 out, pushed along and went 5th before last, ridden and kept on in straight to go 3rd closing stages
Race winner: Johanna Yeats
Killinan Handicap Hurdle (80-95)
Horse: Herculaneum
Trainer: N C Kelly
Jockey: S Fitzgerald
Finished: 11thBeaten by: 43 lengthsSP: 6/1Weight: 11st 6lbs
Held up, towards rear and reminders 6th, ridden and no impression after 3 out, weakened and tailed off
Race winner: Round The Buoy
Jump Into January Handicap Hurdle (80-95) (Div 1)
Adare Manor Opportunity Handicap Hurdle (80-102)
Horse: Herculaneum
Trainer: N C Kelly
Jockey: Sam Ewing
Finished: 6thBeaten by: 2 1/4 lengthsSP: 15/2Weight: 11st 0lbs
Mid-division, slight mistake 4 out, progress in 7th entering straight, ridden and no impression after 3 out, jumped right 2 out, no extra
Race winner: Ben Thomson
Holycross Handicap Hurdle (80-102)
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Horse: Herculaneum
Trainer: N C Kelly
Jockey: Shane Fenelon
Finished: 5thBeaten by: 1/2 lengthSP: 25/1Weight: 12st 0lbs
Held up towards rear, slight mistakes 2nd, 5th and 6th, ridden after 3 out, moderate 7th entering straight, kept on one pace
Race winner: Paddys Planet
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Horse: Herculaneum
Trainer: N C Kelly
Jockey: S Fitzgerald
Finished: 6thBeaten by: 2 3/4 lengthsSP: 80/1Weight: 11st 4lbs
Rear of mid-division, ridden and no impression after 3 out
Race winner: Rodaniche
BetVictor Joe Bollard Memorial Maiden Hurdle Div 2
Horse: Herculaneum
Trainer: N C Kelly
Jockey: S Fitzgerald
Finished: 4thBeaten by: 1/2 lengthSP: 100/1Weight: 11st 9lbs
Mid-division, bumped 3rd, moderate 7th when mistake 3 out, soon ridden and no impression, went moderate 4th before last, kept on one pace
Race winner: Vultan
Bar One Racing 'Double The Odds First Goalscorer Special' Maiden Hurdle
Joe Rea Memorial Maiden Hurdle
Horse: Herculaneum
Trainer: N C Kelly
Jockey: J S McGarvey
Finished: URSP: 150/1Weight: 11st 5lbs
Always towards rear, mistakes 1st and next, not fluent jumping after, ridden and no extra from 3 out, tailed off when mistake and unseated rider last
Race winner: Ruler Of Dubai
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Horse: Herculaneum
Trainer: Joseph P O'brien
Jockey: Mr M J M O'Sullivan
Finished: 7thBeaten by: 1 3/4 lengthSP: 18/1Weight: 10st 7lbs
Rear of mid-division, ridden and no impression over 1f out, kept on one pace
Race winner: Thosedaysaregone
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Horse: Herculaneum
Trainer: Joseph P O'brien
Jockey: S M Crosse
Finished: 9thBeaten by: 2 lengthsSP: 17/2Weight: 9st 12lbs
Mid-division, pushed along entering straight, ridden under 2f out and soon no impression, no extra inside final furlong
Race winner: Drakensberg
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Horse: Herculaneum
Trainer: Joseph P O'brien
Jockey: H J Horgan
Finished: 8thBeaten by: 1/2 lengthSP: 33/1Weight: 10st 1lbs
Towards rear, ridden early straight and rear of mid-division over 1f out, edged left and bumped rival over 100 yards out, kept on one pace
Race winner: Flylikeaneagle
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Horse: Herculaneum
Trainer: Joseph P O'brien
Jockey: H J Horgan
Finished: 9thBeaten by: NeckSP: 33/1Weight: 9st 11lbs
Slightly bumped start, soon mid-division, 11th over 4f out, some headway straight, kept on same pace without threatening final furlong
Race winner: Irish Poseidon
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Horse: Herculaneum
Trainer: Joseph P O'brien
Jockey: D P McDonogh
Finished: 9thBeaten by: HeadSP: 12/1Weight: 9st 7lbs
Mid-division, pushed along in 6th 2f out, no impression final furlong
Race winner: Orchid Gardens
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Horse: Herculaneum
Trainer: Joseph P O'brien
Jockey: H J Horgan
Finished: 5thBeaten by: 1 3/4 lengthSP: 17/2Weight: 9st 7lbs
A little slow into stride and pushed along briefly, soon mid-division in 6th, headway and effort straight, slightly impeded over 1f out, one pace
Race winner: Menagerie
Crowne Plaza Dundalk Race & Stay Maiden (Plus 10)
Horse: Herculaneum
Trainer: Joseph P O'brien
Jockey: S M Crosse
Finished: 6thBeaten by: 1 lengthSP: 13/2Weight: 9st 5lbs
Dwelt, soon mid-division, 5th halfway, ridden 2f out, no impression over 1f out, kept on one pace
Race winner: China's Storm
