J A Heffernan
Jockey Profile & Form
J A Heffernan Stats
Races 577
Wins
61
Places 160
Win % 11%
Races 1131
Wins
122
Places 303
Win % 11%
Races 1745
Wins
188
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Win % 11%
Races 2209
Wins
214
Places 545
Win % 10%
Races 2725
Wins
266
Places 695
Win % 10%
J A Heffernan Booked Rides
Entrant: 7Stall: 2
Form: 634542-
Placed in three of 11 starts. Beaten 1/2l by Musical Rhapsody when second of 12 at 9-1 on her latest outing over this course and distance in November last year. Having her first run for a new stable today, previously with J A Stack in Ireland.
Age:4
Weight:9st 4lbs
Entrant: 8Stall: 13
Form: 352624-
Placed in three of eight starts. Finished 3/4l behind Chocolat Blu when fourth of 11 at 13-8 on her latest outing over this course and distance in December last year.
Age:4
Weight:9st 4lbs
Entrant: 9Stall: 6
Form: 34556/0-
Placed once in seven starts. Well beaten at 66-1 behind Courage Mon Ami when last of 11 on her latest outing at Kempton over 1m 4f in September last year. Having her first run for a new stable today, previously with Sir Mark Prescott.
Age:5
Weight:9st 4lbs
Entrant: 11Stall: 1
Form: 007-
Yet to place in three starts. Beaten 18l behind Dancing Tango at 250-1 when seventh of 8 on her latest outing here over 1m 4f in December last year.
Age:6
Weight:9st 4lbs
Entrant: 13Stall: 4
Form: 06-
Unplaced in both starts. Finished 6l behind Soilse when sixth of 13 at 33-1 on her latest outing here over 1m in November last year. She is wearing a hood for the first time.
Age:4
Weight:9st 4lbs
Entrant: 14Stall: 8
Form: 35364-6
Placed once in nine starts. Finished 3 1/2l behind Selador when sixth of 13 at 9-1 on her latest outing over this course and distance last month. She is wearing a visor for the first time.
Age:4
Weight:9st 4lbs
Entrant: 17Stall: 10
Form: 8/0-
Unplaced in both starts. Well beaten at 66-1 behind Sultanov Swing when 14th of 15 on his latest outing at Gowran Park over 1m 2f (yielding - soft) in April last year.
Age:5
Weight:9st 9lbs
Entrant: 2Stall: 14
Form: 6063-84
Winner of six races from 1m to 1m 3f including 5 wins on polytrack. Finished 3l behind Kuwait Direction when fourth of 13 at 10-1 on his latest outing here over 6f last month.
Age:7
Weight:9st 13lbs
Entrant: 4Stall: 3
Form: 256375-
Placed in three of 14 starts. Finished 1 1/2l behind Chifa when fifth of 12 at 5-1 on his latest outing at Wolverhampton over 7f in October last year. Having his first run for a new stable today, previously with C G Cox.
Age:4
Weight:9st 11lbs
Entrant: 6Stall: 9
Form: 406009-
Winner of five races from 6f to 7f including 4 wins on polytrack. Beaten 5l behind Jered Maddox at 12-1 when 9th of 14 on her latest outing over this course and distance in December last year.
Age:6
Weight:9st 10lbs
Entrant: 7Stall: 10
Form: 00005-0
He has won three times from 6f to 7f including 2 wins on polytrack. Beaten 10l behind Bronze River at 9-2 when 12th of 13 on his latest outing over this course and distance last month. He is wearing a visor for the first time.
Age:6
Weight:9st 9lbs
Entrant: 8Stall: 5
Form: 225/00-5
Successful twice at 1m 3f on polytrack, but last win was over two years ago. Finished 2 1/4l behind Harbanaker when fifth of 13 at 25-1 on his latest outing here over 1m last month.
Age:7
Weight:9st 8lbs
Entrant: 10Stall: 1
Form: 9081-80
A winner at 7f on polytrack. Beaten 6l behind Macadam's Rock at 10-3fav when 10th of 13 on his latest outing over this course and distance last month. He is wearing blinkers for the first time.
Age:4
Weight:9st 8lbs
Entrant: 13Stall: 11
Form: 555770-
Winner of six races from 6f to 1m including a win on polytrack. Beaten 6l behind Jered Maddox at 33-1 when 10th of 14 on his latest outing over this course and distance in December last year.
Age:9
Weight:8st 12lbs
J A Heffernan Previous Races
Irishinjuredjockeys.com Claiming Race
Horse: Nevada Queen
Finished: 3rdBeaten by: Short HeadSP: 9/4Weight: 9st 8lbs
Soon prominent, led after 1f, ridden and came wide over 2f out, pressed from 2f out, joined 1f out, narrowly headed inside final 100 yards, kept on
Floodlit Fridays At Dundalk Race
Horse: Stormy Entry
Finished: 1stSP: 13/8Weight: 9st 5lbs
Chased leader, raced keenly, second halfway, headway to challenge over 1f out, soon led, ridden and kept on well
View Restaurant At Dundalk Stadium Handicap
Horse: Scenic Look
Finished: 8thBeaten by: 1 3/4 lengthSP: 9/2Weight: 9st 3lbs
Towards rear, 7th halfway, pushed along early straight, ridden and no extra from over 2f out
Book Online At DundalkStadium.com Handicap
Horse: River Derwent
Finished: 13thBeaten by: Short HeadSP: 33/1Weight: 10st 0lbs
Tracked leaders, 6th halfway, pushed along entering straight, no impression from over 2f out
Dundalk Winter Series Leading Trainer & Jockey Championship Handicap (47-65) (Div 2)
Horse: Nevada Queen
Finished: 10thBeaten by: HeadSP: 11/2Weight: 9st 6lbs
Mid division, 8th halfway, pushed along entering straight, soon ridden and kept on one pace
Irishinjuredjockeys.com Maiden
Horse: Fourgenerations
Finished: 12thBeaten by: 1 lengthSP: 80/1Weight: 9st 7lbs
Chased leader, led after 4f, 2 lengths advantage halfway, pushed along and headed entering straight, soon ridden and weakened
Dundalk Stadium Racing Returns Wednesday 4th January 2023 Handicap (47-65)
Horse: Circles
Finished: 4thBeaten by: 3/4 lengthSP: 4/1Weight: 9st 5lbs
Dwelt, rear of mid-division, headway into 5th and pushed along 2f out, closing in 4th when checked over 1f out, soon ridden, kept on same pace final furlong
TRM Champion Trainer & Jockey Awards 2022 Nursery Handicap
Horse: Magnanimous Mehmus
Finished: 3rdBeaten by: 1/2 lengthSP: 2/1Weight: 9st 12lbs
Tracked leaders, 4th and pushed along 2f out, ridden to dispute lead 1f out, headed inside final furlong, no extra in 3rd close home
Irishinjuredjockeys.com Race
Horse: Diamondsareforever
Finished: 1stSP: 10/1Weight: 9st 0lbs
Tracked leaders, pushed along in 3rd 2f out, ridden over 1f out, led inside final furlong, stayed on well
William Hill Play Responsibly Handicap (47-75)
Horse: Picpoul
Finished: 14thBeaten by: 1 3/4 lengthSP: 25/1Weight: 9st 8lbs
Mid-division on outer, ridden 2f out, weakened
Happy Christmas From All At Dundalk Stadium Handicap (47-65) Div 1
Horse: Peppermint Bay
Finished: 11thBeaten by: 2 lengthsSP: 11/1Weight: 9st 0lbs
Tracked leaders, 2nd halfway, 3rd and pushed along approaching straight, no extra under 2f out, weakened
William Hill Racing Radio Handicap (47-75)
Horse: Bears Hug
Finished: 10thBeaten by: NeckSP: 20/1Weight: 10st 1lbs
Tracked leaders on inner, 6th halfway, ridden 2f out and no impression over 1f out, no extra inside final furlong
William Hill Pick Your Places Handicap (47-75)
Horse: Engagement Ring
Finished: 4thBeaten by: Short HeadSP: 7/1Weight: 9st 7lbs
Rear of mid-division, 9th halfway, pushed along approaching straight, ridden and bumped rival 2f out, 5th 1f out, kept on inside final furlong
William Hill Lengthen Your Odds Maiden
Horse: Stormy Entry
Finished: 2ndBeaten by: 3 1/2 lengthsSP: 9/1Weight: 9st 7lbs
Slowly into stride, rear of mid-division, pushed along and headway under 2f out, 2nd and ridden 1f out, no impression on winner inside final furlong, kept on one pace
Christmas Party Nights At Dundalk Stadium Handicap (47-65) (Div 2)
Horse: Vlad The Impaler
Finished: 13thBeaten by: 6 1/2 lengthsSP: 33/1Weight: 8st 11lbs
Dwelt, always towards rear, ridden on far side rail 2f out, weakened, eased final furlong
Christmas Party Nights At Dundalk Stadium Handicap (47-65) Div 1
Horse: Reverberation
Finished: 3rdBeaten by: Short HeadSP: 11/1Weight: 9st 2lbs
Mid-division, ridden in 7th 2f out, no impression
Irish Stallion Farms EBF Maiden
Horse: Californiagoldrush
Finished: 5thBeaten by: 1/2 lengthSP: 50/1Weight: 9st 2lbs
Tracked leaders, 3rd travelling well 2f out, soon ridden, went 2nd 1 1/2f out, 3rd 1f out, no extra final furlong
Irishinjuredjockeys.com Nursery Handicap
Horse: Magnanimous Mehmus
Finished: 4thBeaten by: 1/2 lengthSP: 3/1Weight: 9st 12lbs
Tracked leaders, ridden in 5th 2f out, kept on without threatening final furlong
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Horse: No Trouble
Finished: 2ndBeaten by: 3/4 lengthSP: 1/1Weight: 10st 2lbs
Mid-division, headway into 4th 2f out, ridden and led 1 1/2f out, joined 1f out, headed inside final furlong, kept on same pace
Irish Stallion Farms EBF (C & G) Maiden
Horse: Avondale
Finished: 5thBeaten by: 1/2 lengthSP: 6/1Weight: 9st 5lbs
Dwelt, rear of mid-division, pushed along in 6th 2f out, soon ridden, 5th 1f out, kept on without threatening final furlong
DundalkStadium.com Handicap (47-70) Div 2
DundalkStadium.com Handicap (47-70) Div 1
Irish Stallion Farms EBF (C & G) Maiden
DundalkStadium.com Handicap (47-65)
Horse: Sand Castle
Finished: 1stSP: 4/1Weight: 8st 12lbs
Soon tracked leader, 2nd halfway, improved to lead after halfway, ridden under 2f out, edged right inside final furlong, kept on best
William Hill Lengthen Your Odds Maiden
Horse: Charlisse
Finished: 1stSP: 80/1Weight: 9st 3lbs
Soon close up, 2nd 3f out, led over 1f out, ridden inside final furlong, pressed closing stages, kept on well
Irish Stallion Farms EBF Race
Horse: Catherine Of Siena
Finished: 1stSP: 4/6Weight: 9st 5lbs
Broke well to lead, made all, ridden over 1f out, soon strongly pressed, kept on best closing stages
Crowne Plaza Dundalk Race & Stay Package Maiden
Horse: Engagement Ring
Finished: 3rdBeaten by: 1 3/4 lengthSP: 7/2Weight: 9st 3lbs
Raced alone on outer early, tracked leader in 2nd, led 5f out, ridden and headed under 2f out, 4th 1f out, kept on one pace
Christmas Party Nights At Dundalk Stadium Handicap (47-65) Div 2
Horse: Tynan
Finished: 2ndBeaten by: 3/4 lengthSP: 28/1Weight: 8st 12lbs
Mid-division, 6th halfway, pushed along and headway between horses under 2f out, 2nd and ridden 1f out, kept on well inside final furlong
Christmas Party Nights At Dundalk Stadium Handicap (47-65) Div 1
Horse: Pillar
Finished: 11thBeaten by: Short HeadSP: 22/1Weight: 9st 0lbs
Soon led, joined after 2f, pushed along and headed early straight, ridden and no extra from over 1f out
Now Racing Every Wednesday At Dundalk Nursery Handicap
Horse: Law Lady
Finished: 7thBeaten by: 1 1/4 lengthSP: 25/1Weight: 9st 5lbs
Towards rear, pushed along and some headway early straight, ridden 2f out and 8th 1f out, kept on inside final furlong, never a factor
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Horse: Logo Hunter
Finished: 3rdBeaten by: 1/2 lengthSP: 2/1Weight: 9st 2lbs
Prominent, ridden over 2f out, every chance over 1f out, held final 50 yards, no extra close home
View Restaurant At Dundalk Stadium Handicap (47-70)
Horse: Star Official
Finished: 8thBeaten by: HeadSP: 12/1Weight: 10st 0lbs
Rear of mid-division, ridden and headway on inner under 2f out, 5th briefly 1f out, soon no impression, no extra final 100 yards
Now Racing Every Wednesday At Dundalk Maiden
Horse: Engagement Ring
Finished: 4thBeaten by: NoseSP: 6/1Weight: 9st 3lbs
Soon led, joined after 4f, led narrowly 4f out, ridden and headed early straight, 5th and no impression 1f out, kept on one pace inside final furlong
Christmas Party Nights At Dundalk Stadium Handicap (47-70)
Horse: Theriverrunsdeep
Finished: 10thBeaten by: 1 lengthSP: 8/1Weight: 9st 9lbs
Dwelt, towards rear, pushed along and some headway 2f out, 8th and ridden towards far side 1f out, no extra inside final 150 yards
DundalkStadium.com Nursery Handicap
Horse: Kodi Noir
Finished: 6thBeaten by: 3/4 lengthSP: 15/2Weight: 9st 12lbs
Led, pushed along and headed 2f out, dropped towards rear and ridden over 1f out, no impression inside final furlong
Dundalk Stadium Gift Vouchers Available Online Handicap (47-65) (Div 2)
Horse: Laurens Company
Finished: 6thBeaten by: 2 1/2 lengthsSP: 40/1Weight: 9st 4lbs
Rear of mid-division, 9th halfway, pushed along early straight and no impression over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong to go 6th close home
Dundalk Stadium Gift Vouchers Available Online Handicap (47-65) (Div 1)
Horse: Leabaland
Finished: 8thBeaten by: 3/4 lengthSP: 11/2Weight: 9st 12lbs
Tracked leaders, 5th halfway, ridden and no impression under 2f out, kept on and not clear run inside final furlong, eased closing stages
Irish Stallion Farms EBF Auction Maiden
Horse: Market House
Finished: 11thBeaten by: 3 lengthsSP: 14/1Weight: 9st 9lbs
Held up towards rear, some headway under 2f out, no extra inside final furlong
BetUK Churchill Stakes (Listed)
Horse: Bolshoi Ballet
Finished: 4thBeaten by: 3 1/2 lengthsSP: 7/2Weight: 9st 4lbs
Raced wide in touch, pushed along 3f out, ridden over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong
View Restaurant At Dundalk Stadium Maiden
Horse: Express Way
Finished: 1stSP: 10/1Weight: 9st 3lbs
Mid-division, pushed along in 8th 2f out, soon ridden, 6th 1f out, improved to dispute lead inside final furlong, stayed on well to lead close home
Christmas Party Nights At Dundalk Stadium Handicap (47-65) Div 2
Horse: Dixon Line
Finished: 13thBeaten by: 1 3/4 lengthSP: 13/2Weight: 9st 4lbs
Always behind, never a factor
Christmas Party Nights At Dundalk Stadium Handicap (47-65) Div 1
Horse: Eastern Tornado
Finished: 1stSP: 11/1Weight: 9st 1lbs
Rear of mid-division, pushed along in 7th 2f out, soon ridden, disputed lead 1f out, led narrowly inside final furlong, stayed on well, all out
William Hill Racing Radio Handicap
Horse: No Trouble
Finished: 7thBeaten by: 1/2 lengthSP: 16/1Weight: 9st 2lbs
Tracked leaders, ridden 2f out, 3rd 1f out, no impression final furlong
Bet On The Best Night Out At Dundalk Stadium Handicap
Horse: Mulgrave
Finished: 14thBeaten by: 3 1/2 lengthsSP: 22/1Weight: 9st 6lbs
Always behind, never a factor
Irish Stallion Farms EBF Race
Horse: Catherine Of Siena
Finished: 1stSP: 9/4Weight: 9st 0lbs
Made all, pushed along under 2f out, ridden 1f out, stayed on well, comfortably
Now Racing Every Wednesday At Dundalk Handicap (47-65) Div 2
Horse: Never Back Down
Finished: 10thBeaten by: 1 1/2 lengthSP: 12/1Weight: 9st 5lbs
Led, ridden 2f out, headed 1 1/2f out, weakened
Now Racing Every Wednesday At Dundalk Handicap (47-65) Div 1
Horse: Sweet November
Finished: 11thBeaten by: 2 1/4 lengthsSP: 33/1Weight: 9st 0lbs
Rear of mid-division, ridden in 9th 2f out, weakened
Bet On The Best Night Out At Dundalk Stadium Handicap (47-65) Div 2
Horse: Chevillon
Finished: 5thBeaten by: NoseSP: 11/1Weight: 9st 7lbs
Mid-division on inner, checked after 1f, ridden in 6th 2f out, improved into close 2nd 1f out, no extra inside final furlong
Christmas Party Nights At Dundalk Stadium Claiming Race
Horse: Tommy Taylor
Finished: 13thBeaten by: 5 1/2 lengthsSP: 13/2Weight: 9st 6lbs
Slowly into stride, always towards rear, never a factor, eased final furlong
