The Very Man
Horse Profile & Form
Form: 0-14211
Age: 9Sex: GWeight: 9st 10lbs
Preferred tracks: Thurles, Navan, Ascot
The Very Man Stats
Races 12
Wins
4
Places 7
Win % 33%
Races 22
Wins
5
Places 11
Win % 23%
Races 36
Wins
6
Places 14
Win % 17%
Races 48
Wins
10
Places 20
Win % 21%
Races 50
Wins
11
Places 21
Win % 22%
The Very Man Previous Races
Pat Smullen Cancer Trials Ireland Charity Race
Horse: The Very Man
Trainer: Mrs J Harrington
Jockey: Kate Harrington
Finished: 1stSP: 4/9Weight: 12st 9lbs
Race winner: The Very Man
Dubai Duty Free Shergar Cup Stayers (Handicap)
Horse: The Very Man
Trainer: Mrs J Harrington
Jockey: Hollie Doyle
Finished: 1stSP: 9/4Weight: 9st 6lbs
Slowly into stride and went left start, held up well off the pace in rear, headway out wide 2f out, soon chasing leaders, ridden to lead over 1f out, soon clear
Race winner: The Very Man
Connacht Hotel (Q.R.) Handicap (70-100)
Horse: The Very Man
Trainer: Mrs J Harrington
Jockey: Mr B O'Neill
Finished: 2ndBeaten by: 1/2 lengthSP: 14/1Weight: 11st 6lbs
Held up towards rear, ridden into 12th 2f out, stayed on into 5th 1f out, kept on well final furlong, 2nd closing stages
Race winner: Teed Up
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Horse: The Very Man
Trainer: Mrs J Harrington
Jockey: S Foley
Finished: 4thBeaten by: 1 1/4 lengthSP: 13/2Weight: 9st 12lbs
Held up towards rear, ridden to progress and edged right over 2f out, stayed on into 8th on outer 1f out, kept on final furlong
Race winner: Dame Rapide
Fitzwilliam Sports Handicap Hurdle (Grade B)
Horse: The Very Man
Trainer: Mrs J Harrington
Jockey: S F O'Keeffe
Finished: 2ndBeaten by: 2 1/4 lengthsSP: 25/1Weight: 10st 13lbs
Tracked leader, 2nd halfway, closer 3 out, pushed along after next, ridden and no impression on winner run-in, kept on one pace
Race winner: Seddon
Bar One Racing Price Boosts Everyday Easter Handicap Hurdle (0-145) (Grade B)
Horse: The Very Man
Trainer: Mrs J Harrington
Jockey: C D Smithers
Finished: 3rdBeaten by: 3/4 lengthSP: 11/1Weight: 11st 3lbs
Tracked leaders, ridden in 3rd 3 out, no impression in 4th before last, kept on same pace
Race winner: L'yser
Coral Cup Handicap Hurdle (Premier Handicap) (GBB Race)
Horse: The Very Man
Trainer: Mrs J Harrington
Jockey: C D Smithers
Finished: 16thBeaten by: 1/2 lengthSP: 66/1Weight: 11st 2lbs
Off the pace towards rear, tailed off when went badly left 2 out, never a factor
Race winner: Langer Dan
Up The Yard Challenge Race
Horse: The Very Man
Trainer: Mrs J Harrington
Jockey: Emma Redmond
Finished: 1stSP: 5/2Weight: 12st 6lbs
Race winner: The Very Man
Race And Stay At Leopardstown Handicap Hurdle (0-150) (Grade B)
Horse: The Very Man
Trainer: Mrs J Harrington
Jockey: C D Smithers
Finished: 9thBeaten by: 2 lengthsSP: 66/1Weight: 11st 10lbs
Rear of mid-division, pushed along in 8th 2 out, soon ridden, went 5th at last, no extra
Race winner: Perceval Legallois
Colm White Bookmaker November Handicap (Premier Handicap)
Horse: The Very Man
Trainer: Mrs J Harrington
Jockey: S Foley
Finished: 16thBeaten by: 3 1/2 lengthsSP: 9/1Weight: 8st 11lbs
Mid-division and 9th halfway, ridden from 3f out, no impression and weakened from over 1f out
Race winner: Drop The Anchor
Horse & Jockey Maiden
Horse: The Very Man
Trainer: Mrs J Harrington
Jockey: S Foley
Finished: 1stSP: 11/10Weight: 10st 3lbs
Prominent early, tracked leaders and 2nd halfway, closer over 4f out and pushed along to lead 2f out, ridden and 2 lengths clear 1f out, kept on well
Race winner: The Very Man
Behans Horseshoe Bar, Restaurant & Townhouse Maiden
Horse: The Very Man
Trainer: Mrs J Harrington
Jockey: S Foley
Finished: 2ndBeaten by: 2 1/4 lengthsSP: 9/2Weight: 10st 1lbs
Held up towards rear, some headway 3f out, pushed along in 6th entering straight, ridden and no impression in 6th 1f out, kept on one pace, went 2nd on line
Race winner: White Caviar
Deacy Gilligan Hurdle
Horse: The Very Man
Trainer: Mrs J Harrington
Jockey: S W Flanagan
Finished: 3rdBeaten by: 3/4 lengthSP: 15/2Weight: 11st 3lbs
Held up in touch in mid-division, 7th halfway, pushed along in 6th after 2 out, ridden and no impression in 4th at last, kept on one pace
Race winner: Darver Star
Racing Again September 17th Maiden
Dan Cowman Memorial Maiden
Horse: The Very Man
Trainer: Mrs J Harrington
Jockey: S T McCullagh
Finished: 2ndBeaten by: 1 lengthSP: 11/1Weight: 10st 4lbs
Towards rear, pushed along after 2f, 12th halfway, headway into 8th over 4f out, 6th 2 out, ridden in 4th 1f out, kept on well
Race winner: Kojin
Tote Always SP Or Better Handicap Hurdle (Grade B)
Conway Piling Handicap Hurdle (Grade B)
Horse: The Very Man
Trainer: Mrs J Harrington
Jockey: Jack Foley
Finished: 12thBeaten by: 1 1/4 lengthSP: 25/1Weight: 11st 12lbs
Tracked leaders, 5th halfway, headway to dispute lead 4 out, led 2 out, ridden and headed approaching last, soon no extra
Race winner: A Great View
Martin Pipe Conditional Jockeys' Handicap Hurdle (GBB Race)
Horse: The Very Man
Trainer: Mrs J Harrington
Jockey: C J Orr
Finished: 14thBeaten by: 6 lengthsSP: 66/1Weight: 11st 10lbs
Chased leaders, hampered and lost place 4th, not fluent 6th, effort before last, no impression, well beaten flat
Race winner: Banbridge
Navan Handicap Hurdle (Grade B)
Horse: The Very Man
Trainer: Mrs J Harrington
Jockey: S F O'Keeffe
Finished: 1stSP: 20/1Weight: 11st 1lbs
Tracked leaders, improved to lead 3 out, ridden next, mistake and strongly pressed at last, stayed on well under pressure inside final furlong
Race winner: The Very Man
Pertemps Network Handicap Hurdle (Qualifier)
Tara Handicap Hurdle (Grade B)
Horse: The Very Man
Trainer: Mrs J Harrington
Jockey: S F O'Keeffe
Finished: 5thBeaten by: 1/2 lengthSP: 25/1Weight: 11st 1lbs
Mid-division, 10th 3 out, soon ridden, 8th 2 out, 5th at last, no extra
Race winner: Futurum Regem
Download The BoyleSports App Novice Chase
Horse: The Very Man
Trainer: Mrs D Foster
Jockey: Jordan Gainford
Finished: 4thBeaten by: 22 lengthsSP: 4/1Weight: 11st 10lbs
Tracked leaders, not fluent 1st, mistake next, slow and pushed along in rear 3rd, not fluent jumping after, ridden and no extra before 3 out
Race winner: Druid's Altar
Rockshore Novice Chase (Grade 3)
Horse: The Very Man
Trainer: Mrs D Foster
Jockey: J W Kennedy
Finished: URSP: 16/1Weight: 11st 3lbs
Mid-division, reminder after 2nd, 5th when bad mistake and unseated rider 6th
Race winner: Fan De Blues
Jim Ryan Racecourse Services Novice Chase
Horse: The Very Man
Jockey: J W Kennedy
Finished: 3rdBeaten by: 8 1/2 lengthsSP: 11/8Weight: 11st 12lbs
Tracked leaders, mistake and reminder 3rd, 4th at 9th, slight mistake and pushed along 4 out, ridden and no impression in 3rd from next, mistake last, kept on one pace
Race winner: Cavalry Master
Irish Stallion Farms EBF Beginners Chase
Irish Stallion Farms EBF Beginners Chase
Horse: The Very Man
Jockey: Jordan Gainford
Finished: 1stSP: 6/4Weight: 12st 0lbs
Chased leaders, veered left 2nd, 3rd halfway, jumped left 8th, challenged entering straight, disputed 3 out, ridden before next, kept on best run-in and asserted close home
Race winner: The Very Man
Irish Stallion Farms EBF Beginners Chase
Irish Stallion Farms EBF Beginners Chase
Horse: The Very Man
Trainer: G Elliott
Jockey: J W Kennedy
Finished: 3rdBeaten by: 7 1/2 lengthsSP: 7/2Weight: 12st 0lbs
Mid-division, 6th to clear leader at 5th, left 5th 4 out where slightly hampered, moderate 5th 3 out, left moderate 4th 2 out, progress to 3rd before last, kept on, not trouble principals
Race winner: Exit Poll
Ladbrokes Hurdle (Extended Handicap Hurdle) (0-150) (Grade B)
Horse: The Very Man
Trainer: G Elliott
Jockey: C P McNamara
Finished: 19thBeaten by: 30 lengthsSP: 40/1Weight: 11st 2lbs
Always towards rear, reminder early, detached 4 out, no impression and slight mistake next, weakened, completely tailed off
Race winner: Drop The Anchor
BARONERACING.COM Royal Bond Novice Hurdle (Grade 1)
BARONERACING.COM Royal Bond Novice Hurdle (Grade 1)
Horse: The Very Man
Trainer: G Elliott
Jockey: R M Power
Finished: 6thBeaten by: 2 3/4 lengthsSP: 18/1Weight: 11st 12lbs
Prominent, soon raced in 2nd, slight mistake 3rd, slight mistake 3 out and pushed along briefly, on terms approaching straight, soon pushed along again, led approaching 2 out, soon headed, weakened and bad mistake last
Race winner: Ballyadam
WKD Handicap Hurdle (0-150) (Grade B)
WKD Handicap Hurdle (0-150) (Grade B)
Horse: The Very Man
Trainer: G Elliott
Jockey: Gearoid Patrick Brouder
Finished: URSP: 14/1Weight: 11st 6lbs
Bumped 1st, prominent, slight mistake 4 out, disputed 2nd approaching 3 out, soon led, pecked badly and unseated rider 2 out
Race winner: Cayd Boy
Joe Mac Novice Hurdle (Grade 3)
Joe Mac Novice Hurdle (Grade 3)
Horse: The Very Man
Trainer: G Elliott
Jockey: J W Kennedy
Finished: 4thBeaten by: 30 lengthsSP: 9/2Weight: 11st 10lbs
Led or disputed, pushed along and quickly lost place entering straight, no extra in 4th from 2 out
Race winner: Shewearsitwell
Guinness Novice Hurdle
Guinness Novice Hurdle
Play The Tote Jackpot Novice Hurdle (Listed)
Play The Tote Jackpot Novice Hurdle (Listed)
Horse: The Very Man
Trainer: G Elliott
Jockey: D N Russell
Finished: 1stSP: 11/8Weight: 11st 11lbs
Chased leader in 2nd, improved to dispute before 2 out, led after 2 out, ridden to assert entering straight, kept on strongly run-in, eased close home
Race winner: The Very Man
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Horse: The Very Man
Trainer: G Elliott
Jockey: S F O'Keeffe
Finished: 1stSP: 13/8Weight: 11st 8lbs
Disputed lead early, soon led, pushed along from 2 out, mistake last, pressed and stayed on well run-in
Race winner: The Very Man
WKD Rated Hurdle
Horse: The Very Man
Trainer: G Elliott
Jockey: L P Dempsey
Finished: 1stSP: 9/4Weight: 11st 9lbs
Tracked leaders, headway to dispute lead after 3 out, headed travelling well after 2 out, ridden to lead at last, stayed on well inside final furlong
Race winner: The Very Man
Expert Air, The International Express Delivery Experts Maiden Hurdle
Horse: The Very Man
Trainer: G Elliott
Jockey: D N Russell
Finished: 1stSP: 5/6Weight: 11st 12lbs
Tracked leader in 2nd, dropped to 3rd at halfway, headway to lead narrowly 2 out, soon ridden, narrow lead at last, stayed on well inside final furlong
Race winner: The Very Man
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Horse: The Very Man
Trainer: G Elliott
Jockey: D N Russell
Finished: 2ndBeaten by: 3 1/2 lengthsSP: 5/2Weight: 11st 12lbs
Soon prominent, not match leaders before 2 out, 2nd run-in and kept on without troubling winner
Race winner: Francin
Thorntons Recycling Maiden Hurdle
Horse: The Very Man
Trainer: G Elliott
Jockey: D N Russell
Finished: 4thBeaten by: 4 1/2 lengthsSP: 8/1Weight: 11st 12lbs
Mid-division early, 9th approaching 3rd, soon headway, kept on same pace from over 1f out
Race winner: Mt Leinster
Christmas Parties At Fairyhouse December 14th Maiden Hurdle
Horse: The Very Man
Trainer: G Elliott
Jockey: D N Russell
Finished: 3rdBeaten by: Short HeadSP: 5/4Weight: 11st 12lbs
Led early, headed 2nd, 2nd and mistake 3 out, ridden in 2nd entering straight, no impression on winner 2 out, moderate 2nd at last, kept on one pace, dropped to 3rd near line
Race winner: Unexcepted
Irish Stallion Owners EBF Maiden Hurdle
Bangor-on-Dee Annual Members Maiden Hurdle
Cawley Furniture (Pro/Am) Flat Race
Horse: The Very Man
Trainer: G Elliott
Jockey: Ms L O'Neill
Finished: 7thBeaten by: 1 lengthSP: 2/1Weight: 11st 11lbs
Prominent, pushed along over 4f out, lost place approaching straight and no extra
Race winner: Golden Spread
Hotel Park In St Johann Tirol Austria Flat Race
Horse: The Very Man
Trainer: G Elliott
Jockey: Ms L O'Neill
Finished: 1stSP: 1/1Weight: 11st 11lbs
Tracked leaders, improved to dispute lead travelling well 3f out, led 2f out, soon pushed along and went clear, ridden inside final furlong, stayed on well, comfortably
Race winner: The Very Man
