B Connell
Trainer Profile & Form
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Win % 15%
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B Connell Previous Races
Redweld Stables Handicap Hurdle (80-130)
Horse: Nine Graces
Jockey: Mr M J M O'Sullivan
Finished: 3rdBeaten by: 2 lengthsSP: 17/2Weight: 11st 13lbs
Tracked leaders on inner, ridden in 5th close 2 out, 4th and no impression on leaders at last, kept on same pace run-in
Kettles Country House Hotel Supporting Fingal Ravens GFC Raceday Maiden Hurdle
Horse: Lehaunstown
Jockey: Mr M J M O'Sullivan
Finished: 11thBeaten by: 1/2 lengthSP: 40/1Weight: 11st 12lbs
Mid-division, pushed along in moderate 8th when mistake 2 out, no impression, never a factor
Jim Ryan Racecourse Services Beginners Chase
Horse: My Immortal
Jockey: Mr M J M O'Sullivan
Finished: 8thBeaten by: 7 1/2 lengthsSP: 28/1Weight: 11st 12lbs
Mid-division, moderate 8th 3 out, soon no impression, never a factor
Killinan Maiden Hurdle
Horse: Farmers Lodge
Jockey: Mr M J M O'Sullivan
Finished: 4thBeaten by: HeadSP: 9/2Weight: 11st 12lbs
In touch, not fluent at 1st, 5th after 4th, improved to 4th before 2 out, 3rd after 2 out, no impression last, dropped to 4th and no extra run-in
Fox Valet Retirement Handicap Hurdle (80-116)
Race And Stay Irish EBF Beginners Chase
Bar One Racing 'Bet 10 Get 50 Sign Up Offer' Handicap Hurdle (80-130)
Horse: Slane Hill
Jockey: Mr M J M O'Sullivan
Finished: 3rdBeaten by: 9 1/2 lengthsSP: 11/4Weight: 11st 0lbs
Towards rear, 10th halfway, progress before 2 out, improved to 3rd before last, no impression on leaders run-in, one paced
Bar One Racing 'Guaranteed Overnight Prices' (Pro/Am) Flat Race
Horse: Apple's Of Bresil
Jockey: Mr F Maguire
Finished: 3rdBeaten by: HeadSP: 2/1Weight: 12st 0lbs
Led, 1 length lead halfway, pushed along over 2f out, ridden and headed over 1f out, under pressure and kept on inside final furlong, dropped to 3rd on line
Sign Up To GavinLynchRacing.com Handicap Hurdle (80-116)
Mongey Communications Beginners Chase
Horse: Snake Oil
Jockey: Mr M J M O'Sullivan
Finished: 6thBeaten by: 1 3/4 lengthSP: 66/1Weight: 11st 12lbs
Towards rear, 7th before 5th, no impression in 6th over 2f out, weakened under 2f out
Brown Lad Handicap Hurdle (Listed)
Horse: Espanito Bello
Jockey: Mr M J M O'Sullivan
Finished: 1stSP: 20/1Weight: 10st 10lbs
Mid-division, dropped to 14th before 6th, headway before 2 out, stayed on in 3rd before last, led inside final furlong, kept on well
Proficient Engineering Irish EBF Maiden Hurdle
Horse: Down The Park
Jockey: Mr M J M O'Sullivan
Finished: 10thBeaten by: 7 lengthsSP: 125/1Weight: 11st 5lbs
Mid-division, remote 8th and pushed along 3 out, no impression straight, never a factor
Noreside Catering Irish EBF Mares Beginners Chase
Horse: De Lady In Red
Jockey: Mr M J M O'Sullivan
Finished: 5thBeaten by: 4 1/4 lengthsSP: 33/1Weight: 11st 7lbs
In touch in rear when badly hampered at 1st, soon off pace, pushed along in moderate 5th 3 out, soon ridden and no impression, never a factor
Paddy Power Cork Grand National Handicap Chase (0-150) (Listed)
Horse: Call The Tune
Jockey: Mr M J M O'Sullivan
Finished: 2ndBeaten by: Short HeadSP: 5/2Weight: 10st 0lbs
Mid-division, closer in 5th 4 out, headway to dispute next, led narrowly after 2 out, jumped left and slight mistake last, soon pushed along and strongly pressed, kept on well, headed post
Racing Again Sunday 17th March 2024 (C & G) (Pro/Am) Flat Race
SANSERV Rated Novice Chase
Horse: Snake Oil
Jockey: Mr M J M O'Sullivan
Finished: 7thBeaten by: 8 1/2 lengthsSP: 15/2Weight: 11st 5lbs
Rear of mid-division, 6th before 7th, progress after 8th, 5th before 2 out, improved to 4th after last, lost place and weakened over 1f out
Corrib Oil Maiden Hurdle
Horse: Down The Park
Jockey: Mr M J M O'Sullivan
Finished: 12thBeaten by: HeadSP: 5/1Weight: 11st 5lbs
In touch, 5th halfway, lost place at 5th where not fluent, progress on inner to 4th after 3 out, lost place 2 out, weakened
Irish Stallion Farms EBF Mares Maiden Hurdle
Return Of The Jumps Beginners Chase
Horse: Hgranca De Thaix
Jockey: Mr M J M O'Sullivan
Finished: 3rdBeaten by: 4 1/4 lengthsSP: 9/2Weight: 11st 12lbs
In touch, 6th after 5th, took closer order after 6th, 4th 2 out, improved to 3rd last, no impression on leaders run-in
Irish Stallion Farms EBF Mares Beginners Chase
Horse: De Lady In Red
Jockey: Mr M J M O'Sullivan
Finished: 4thBeaten by: 34 lengthsSP: 1/1Weight: 11st 7lbs
Chased leader, 2nd halfway, pushed along after 3 out, no extra in 3rd before next, ridden and dropped to 4th entering straight, weakened from last
Devon Inn Hotel Handicap Hurdle
Horse: Call The Tune
Jockey: Mr M J M O'Sullivan
Finished: 2ndBeaten by: 6 1/2 lengthsSP: 9/4Weight: 10st 10lbs
Tracked clear leader, took closer order in 2nd halfway, 2nd to clear leader after 7th, progress before 3 out, led before 2 out where headed, no impression on leader last where not fluent
Kevin Bell Repatriation Trust (Pro/Am) Flat Race
Horse: Meet My Loreley
Jockey: Mr F Maguire
Finished: 1stSP: 10/3Weight: 11st 7lbs
Tracked leaders, headway into 2nd travelling well 3f out, ridden to lead 1 1/2f out, clear 1f out, strongly pressed inside final furlong, stayed on well and reduced advantage close home
Bar One Racing Guaranteed Multiples All Shops Maiden Hurdle
Horse: Hashtag Pretender
Jockey: Mr M J M O'Sullivan
Finished: 2ndBeaten by: 6 lengthsSP: 3/1Weight: 11st 12lbs
Led, pushed along and joined after 2 out, soon ridden, headed at last, kept on same pace in 2nd run-in
Galway City Beginners Chase
Horse: Tony's Pet
Jockey: Mr M J M O'Sullivan
Finished: 8thBeaten by: 23 lengthsSP: 50/1Weight: 11st 12lbs
Towards rear, 7th halfway, pecked 7th, slight mistake 4 out and dropped to rear, pushed along and no impression after next, soon no extra
Kenny Developments Maiden Hurdle
Lucy Gannon Memorial Race (Pro/Am) Flat Race
A J C Group Maiden Hurdle
Horse: Fortuna Favente
Jockey: Mr M J M O'Sullivan
Finished: 7thBeaten by: 16 lengthsSP: 10/1Weight: 11st 5lbs
Always towards rear, 7th halfway, not fluent 4 out and pushed along, no extra after next, weakened
Frank King Memorial Maiden Hurdle
Horse: Hashtag Pretender
Jockey: Mr M J M O'Sullivan
Finished: 2ndBeaten by: 15 lengthsSP: 15/8Weight: 11st 12lbs
Led and went on, soon clear with one rival, reduced advantage 5th, not fluent 4 out, slight mistake next and soon joined, headed before 2 out, ridden and no impression when flicked tail before last, no extra
ITBA Mares Maiden Hurdle
Horse: Fortuna Favente
Jockey: Mr M J M O'Sullivan
Finished: 8thBeaten by: 7 1/2 lengthsSP: 6/4Weight: 10st 13lbs
Towards rear, 9th halfway, pushed along after 2 out, soon no extra and kept on one pace
Irish Stallion Farms EBF Mares Flat Race
Horse: Meet My Loreley
Jockey: Mr F Maguire
Finished: 3rdBeaten by: 5 lengthsSP: 10/11Weight: 11st 11lbs
Towards rear, 10th after halfway, effort and progress under 2f out, stayed on in 3rd closing stages, no threat
Coast To Curragh On August, 26th Maiden Hurdle
Horse: Hashtag Pretender
Jockey: Mr M J M O'Sullivan
Finished: 3rdBeaten by: 3 lengthsSP: 4/6Weight: 11st 12lbs
Mid division, 6th halfway, pushed along to go 5th 2 out, went 2nd after last, soon ridden and dropped to 3rd over 100 yards out
Kenny Galway Handicap Hurdle
Horse: Call The Tune
Jockey: Mr M J M O'Sullivan
Finished: 2ndBeaten by: 1/2 lengthSP: 11/2Weight: 10st 13lbs
Mid-division, pushed along 3 out, ridden in 5th 2 out, 5th on inner at last, switched left and headway into 2nd inside final furlong, stayed on well to strongly press winner to line
Bet 10 Get 30 Free At Tote.ie Irish EBF Mares Handicap Hurdle
Horse: De Lady In Red
Jockey: Mr M J M O'Sullivan
Finished: 15thBeaten by: 9 lengthsSP: 12/1Weight: 11st 10lbs
Always towards rear, never a factor, pushed along before 2 out where not fluent, soon no extra, eased
Tote Galway Plate (Grade 3 Handicap Chase)
Horse: Enniskerry
Jockey: Mr M J M O'Sullivan
Finished: 7thBeaten by: 3 lengthsSP: 7/1Weight: 10st 7lbs
Mid-division, 8th halfway, 6th 3 out, 5th and pushed along early run-in, soon no impression, no extra final furlong
Kilbeggan Racecourse Beginners Chase
Horse: Tony's Pet
Jockey: Mr M J M O'Sullivan
Finished: 9thBeaten by: 7 lengthsSP: 33/1Weight: 11st 12lbs
Always towards rear, slight mistake 6th, mistake 4 out, pushed along before 3 out, no extra
Cosy Roof (C & G) Maiden Hurdle
Horse: Farrokh
Jockey: Mr M J M O'Sullivan
Finished: 10thBeaten by: 9 1/2 lengthsSP: 66/1Weight: 11st 0lbs
Rear of mid division, 8th halfway, pushed along and no impression from 3 out
Leopardstown Annual Members (Q.R.) Maiden
Horse: Enniskerry
Jockey: Mr F Maguire
Finished: 1stSP: 5/1Weight: 11st 7lbs
Mid-division, headway approaching straight, 2nd travelling well under 2f out, ridden to lead over 1f out, soon asserted and kept on well
Vintage Voyager Maiden
Horse: Market House
Jockey: J M Sheridan
Finished: 10thBeaten by: 4 1/2 lengthsSP: 125/1Weight: 9st 8lbs
Always towards rear, pushed along and no impression early straight, no extra from over 1f out, never a factor
Belvedere House & Gardens Opportunity Beginners Chase
Entegro Handicap Chase (0-123)
Horse: Call The Tune
Jockey: Mr F Maguire
Finished: 6thBeaten by: 4 1/4 lengthsSP: 17/2Weight: 11st 10lbs
Held up towards rear, progress into 6th 4 out, ridden 3 out, slight mistake 2 out, soon no impression, kept on one pace
Moyvore Whiskey Vault Handicap Hurdle
Horse: Nine Graces
Jockey: E Walsh
Finished: 5thBeaten by: 1 1/4 lengthSP: 4/1Weight: 10st 10lbs
Towards rear, headway to 7th 4 out, no impression in 5th before last, one paced
Open Singles Thursdays At Gowran Park Maiden
Horse: Avondale
Jockey: J A Heffernan
Finished: 8thBeaten by: 1 3/4 lengthSP: 33/1Weight: 9st 8lbs
Dwelt, rear of mid-division, pushed along in 7th 2f out, kept on same pace final furlong
Golf At Gowran Park Maiden
Horse: Tannery Park
Jockey: J A Heffernan
Finished: 13thBeaten by: 4 3/4 lengthsSP: 200/1Weight: 9st 8lbs
Always towards rear, never a factor
JP & M Doyle (C & G) Flat Race
Horse: Apple's Of Bresil
Jockey: Mr F Maguire
Finished: 7thBeaten by: 1 lengthSP: 3/1Weight: 11st 7lbs
Towards rear, ridden and no impression 3f out, kept on one pace
Racing Again Friday Evening May 12th Beginners Chase
Horse: Slane Hill
Jockey: Mr M J M O'Sullivan
Finished: 1stSP: 5/2Weight: 11st 12lbs
Tracked leader, pecked 3rd and jumped left next, headway to dispute lead 5 out, led 3 out, slight mistake next, pushed along and headed approaching straight, pecked last, ridden and led narrowly run-in, kept on well
BoyleSports Mares Handicap Hurdle
Horse: Nine Graces
Jockey: Mr M J M O'Sullivan
Finished: 1stSP: 11/5Weight: 11st 5lbs
Held up towards rear, some headway on outer 3 out, led approaching last, pushed along and soon asserted run-in, kept on well, eased closing stages
BoyleSports Irish Grand National Chase (Extended Handicap Chase) (Grade A)
Bar One Racing Price Boosts Everyday Easter Handicap Hurdle (0-145) (Grade B)
Horse: L'yser
Jockey: Mr M J M O'Sullivan
Finished: 1stSP: 9/4Weight: 10st 8lbs
Always prominent, led 2nd, joined 7th, led again when not fluent 3 out, slight mistake next, pushed along in 2 lengths lead when not fluent last, kept on well, reduced lead close home
