Top Moon
Horse Profile & Form
Form: 000/96-6
Age: 8Sex: GWeight: 11st 4lbs
Preferred tracks: Kilbeggan, Cork, Wexford
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Top Moon Previous Races
Racing TV Handicap Hurdle
Horse: Top Moon
Trainer: A A Howard
Jockey: D Meyler
Finished: 6thBeaten by: 2 3/4 lengthsSP: 22/1Weight: 11st 2lbs
Slightly hampered start, towards rear, slight mistake 3rd, pushed along and some headway after 3 out, 6th when mistake next, no impression before last, ridden run-in, kept on one pace
Race winner: Royal Eagle
bet365 Handicap Hurdle (GBB Race)
Horse: Top Moon
Trainer: B Haslam
Jockey: Richie McLernon
Finished: 6thBeaten by: 2 1/4 lengthsSP: 33/1Weight: 10st 4lbs
Raced wide, chased leaders, not fluent 7th, reminder after 4 out, lost place before 3 out, no impression after but kept on
Race winner: Hillview
Follow Hexham Racecourse On Twitter Handicap Hurdle
Horse: Top Moon
Trainer: B Haslam
Jockey: Richie McLernon
Finished: N/RWeight: 12st 0lbs
Race winner: Johnson's Blue
racingtv.com Handicap Hurdle
Horse: Top Moon
Trainer: B Haslam
Jockey: Richie McLernon
Finished: 9thBeaten by: 51 lengthsSP: 33/1Weight: 11st 12lbs
Led early, chased leaders, pushed along and lost place 9th, well behind after next
Race winner: Pounding Poet
20 Years Together, Alder Hey & Aintree Handicap Hurdle (Grade 3) (GBB Race)
Horse: Top Moon
Trainer: B Haslam
Jockey: Richie McLernon
Finished: 15thBeaten by: HeadSP: 150/1Weight: 10st 13lbs
Prominent, awkward 5th and dropped to midfield, lost further ground 6th, towards rear 4 out, tailed off 3 out
Race winner: Langer Dan
Coral Cup Handicap Hurdle (Grade 3) (GBB Race)
Horse: Top Moon
Trainer: B Haslam
Jockey: Richie McLernon
Finished: 13thBeaten by: 1 1/4 lengthSP: 150/1Weight: 10st 11lbs
Rear-division, tailed off 3 out, never a factor
Race winner: Commander Of Fleet
Paddy Power 'I'd Love A Can But Pints Are Cheaper' Handicap Hurdle (0-150) (Grade B)
Horse: Top Moon
Trainer: Joseph P O'brien
Jockey: S Fitzgerald
Finished: 18thBeaten by: 10 lengthsSP: 33/1Weight: 11st 7lbs
Tracked leader, slight mistake 4th, 2nd halfway, 3rd 4 out and slight mistake next, pushed along and lost place approaching 2 out, weakened, tailed off
Race winner: Good Time Jonny
Easter Festival 16-18 April Hurdle
Horse: Top Moon
Trainer: Joseph P O'brien
Jockey: M P Walsh
Finished: 3rdBeaten by: 4 3/4 lengthsSP: 12/1Weight: 11st 7lbs
Tracked leader in 2nd, slight mistakes 1st and 3rd, headway to dispute lead 6th, led entering straight, ridden and headed 2 out, soon 3rd and no impression on leaders, kept on one pace
Race winner: Autumn Evening
Paddy Power Chase (Extended Handicap Chase) (0-150) (Grade B)
Ladbrokes Troytown Handicap Chase (0-150) (Grade B)
JT McNamara Ladbrokes Munster National Handicap Chase (Grade A)
Horse: Top Moon
Trainer: Joseph P O'brien
Jockey: S Fitzgerald
Finished: 3rdBeaten by: 3 1/2 lengthsSP: 16/1Weight: 11st 1lbs
Tracked leader, 4th after 9th, 5th 3 out, improved to 3rd 2 out, no impression on leaders at last where not fluent, kept on same pace
Race winner: Ontheropes
Guinness Kerry National Handicap Chase (Grade A)
Tote Galway Plate (Handicap Chase) (Grade A)
Horse: Top Moon
Trainer: Joseph P O'brien
Jockey: M P Walsh
Finished: 12thBeaten by: 17 lengthsSP: 15/2Weight: 10st 9lbs
Mid-division, slow 1st, slight mistake 5th, bad mistake 6 out, ridden and no impression after 3 out
Race winner: Royal Rendezvous
Good Enuf To Eat Catering Handicap Chase
Horse: Top Moon
Trainer: Joseph P O'brien
Jockey: M P Walsh
Finished: 1stSP: 10/3Weight: 10st 13lbs
Chased leaders, closed up to be prominent approaching straight travelling smoothly and on terms before 2 out, soon led, pushed out to assert and stayed on well run-in
Race winner: Top Moon
Pigsback.com Handicap Chase (Grade B)
Horse: Top Moon
Trainer: Joseph P O'brien
Jockey: Mr J J Slevin
Finished: 7thBeaten by: 1 3/4 lengthSP: 18/1Weight: 10st 10lbs
Soon rear of mid-division, no impression before 7th, some headway from before 3 out, kept on without threatening
Race winner: Sully D'oc Aa
BoyleSports Irish Grand National Chase (Extended Handicap Chase) (Grade A)
Horse & Jockey Beginners Chase
Horse & Jockey Beginners Chase
Horse: Top Moon
Trainer: Joseph P O'brien
Jockey: M P Walsh
Finished: 2ndBeaten by: 1 1/4 lengthSP: 1/1Weight: 12st 0lbs
Mid-division, 6th at 4th, 5th on outer 4 out, progress in 4th before 3 out, closed in 2nd before last where not fluent, kept on, not match winner
Race winner: Myth Buster
Bluegrass Horse Feeds Chase
Matheson Handicap Chase (0-150) (Grade B)
Horse: Top Moon
Trainer: Joseph P O'brien
Jockey: Mr J J Slevin
Finished: 2ndBeaten by: NeckSP: 50/1Weight: 10st 6lbs
Mid-division, mistake 1st, 8th 3 out and some headway next, pushed along and headway on outer to go 4th at last, ridden and kept on well final 100 yards, not reach winner
Race winner: A Wave Of The Sea
Dan & Joan Moore Memorial Handicap Chase (Grade A)
'Bet Through The Free Racing Post App' Handicap Chase
Horse: Top Moon
Trainer: Joseph P O'brien
Jockey: J S McGarvey
Finished: 10thBeaten by: 6 lengthsSP: 16/1Weight: 11st 9lbs
Tracked leaders early, mid-division halfway, rear of mid-division 4 out, no impression when mistake 2 out, no extra in straight
Race winner: Uisce Beatha
GAIN Supporting Laois GAA Beginners Chase
Horse: Top Moon
Trainer: Joseph P O'brien
Jockey: J S McGarvey
Finished: 6thBeaten by: 2 1/2 lengthsSP: 16/1Weight: 12st 0lbs
Mid-division, mistake 5th and slight mistake next, 5th 4 out, soon pushed along, no impression straight
Race winner: Captain Guinness
GAIN Supporting Laois GAA Beginners Chase
GAIN Supporting Laois GAA Beginners Chase
Irish Stallion Farms EBF Beginners Chase
Irish Stallion Farms EBF Beginners Chase
Horse: Top Moon
Trainer: Joseph P O'brien
Jockey: J S McGarvey
Finished: 6thBeaten by: 8 1/2 lengthsSP: 12/1Weight: 12st 0lbs
Mid-division, pushed along and closer after 4 out, no impression next, 6th when slight mistake 2 out, no extra
Race winner: Blackbow
Irish Stallion Farms EBF Beginners Chase
Irish Stallion Farms EBF Beginners Chase
Horse: Top Moon
Trainer: Joseph P O'brien
Jockey: J S McGarvey
Finished: 7thBeaten by: 1/2 lengthSP: 28/1Weight: 12st 0lbs
Waited with, 9th from 3rd, mistake 7th, kept on same pace without threatening straight
Race winner: Easywork
Coral Cup Handicap Hurdle (Grade 3)
Horse: Top Moon
Trainer: Joseph P O'brien
Jockey: M P Walsh
Finished: 20thBeaten by: NeckSP: 20/1Weight: 11st 4lbs
Disputed lead to 3 out, driven and lost place approaching next, weakened before last
Race winner: Dame De Compagnie
Ladbrokes Hurdle (Extended Handicap Hurdle) (0-150) (Grade B)
Horse: Top Moon
Trainer: Joseph P O'brien
Jockey: Mr J J Slevin
Finished: 13thBeaten by: 1 1/2 lengthSP: 25/1Weight: 11st 3lbs
Mid-division on inner, no impression from 3 out, never a factor
Race winner: Thosedaysaregone
Tara Handicap Hurdle (Grade B)
Horse: Top Moon
Trainer: Joseph P O'brien
Jockey: M P Walsh
Finished: 2ndBeaten by: 1 3/4 lengthSP: 9/4Weight: 10st 10lbs
Took keen hold early and chased leaders, dropped to 12th from 4th, headway and switched left approaching 2 out, 3rd before last, chased winner and kept on same pace inside final 50yds
Race winner: Alfa Mix
Kevin McManus Bookmaker Handicap Hurdle (0-140)
Horse: Top Moon
Trainer: Joseph P O'brien
Jockey: Mr J J Slevin
Finished: 1stSP: 3/1Weight: 11st 6lbs
Chased leaders, 5th halfway, lost position and dropped towards rear after 4 out, ridden in 6th 3 out, stayed on to challenge 2 out, soon disputed, kept on best to assert run-in
Race winner: Top Moon
W.B. Gavin & Co. Handicap Hurdle
Horse: Top Moon
Trainer: Joseph P O'brien
Jockey: M P Walsh
Finished: 2ndBeaten by: 3 lengthsSP: 4/1Weight: 11st 4lbs
Rear of mid-division, 5th after halfway, headway to close before 2 out, on terms before last, headed run-in, ridden and kept on same pace
Race winner: De Mazzaro
Liam Healy Memorial Lartigue Hurdle (Handicap) (Grade B)
Horse: Top Moon
Trainer: Joseph P O'brien
Jockey: D J O'Keeffe
Finished: 2ndBeaten by: 2 3/4 lengthsSP: 7/1Weight: 10st 8lbs
Soon chased leaders, 6th approaching 4th, chased winner and not fluent last, kept on same pace run-in
Race winner: Razoul
Hurley Family Maiden Hurdle
Horse: Top Moon
Trainer: Joseph P O'brien
Jockey: M P Walsh
Finished: 1stSP: 1/3Weight: 11st 2lbs
Prominent, took keen hold, slight mistake 2nd, 2nd halfway, closed on leader before 3 out, led before 2 out, pushed along to assert when slight mistake last, readily went clear run-in, unextended
Race winner: Top Moon
O'Leary Insurances Maiden Hurdle
Racing Again Tomorrow At Limerick Racecourse (Pro/Am) Flat Race
Horse: Top Moon
Trainer: Joseph P O'brien
Jockey: Mr D O'Connor
Finished: 5thBeaten by: 1 lengthSP: 4/7Weight: 11st 7lbs
Tracked leaders, 4th halfway, pushed along entering straight and no impression on outer under 2f out, no extra
Race winner: Cayd Boy
I.N.H. Stallion Owners EBF Novice Hurdle (Listed)
Horse: Top Moon
Trainer: Joseph P O'brien
Jockey: M P Walsh
Finished: 3rdBeaten by: 10 lengthsSP: 20/1Weight: 10st 5lbs
Held up in touch in last, mistake 3 out, slightly hampered and left moderate 6th 2 out, pushed along in 5th entering straight, went moderate 3rd at last, kept on one pace
Race winner: Sinoria
Rushe's Supervalu (Pro/Am) Flat Race
Horse: Top Moon
Trainer: Joseph P O'brien
Jockey: Mr D O'Connor
Finished: 2ndBeaten by: Short HeadSP: 11/8Weight: 11st 7lbs
Held up in last, 7th entering straight, headway into 4th on outer 2f out, soon ridden, went 2nd 1f out, strongly pressed winner inside final furlong, stayed on well, just failed
Race winner: Aliym
