N J Gifford
Trainer Profile & Form
Races 135
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Win % 10%
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N J Gifford Previous Races
Olivia Mellett Belated 21st Birthday Handicap Chase
Horse: Paddy's Poem
Jockey: James Davies
Finished: 4thBeaten by: 3 1/2 lengthsSP: 9/2Weight: 11st 10lbs
Pressed leader, led 6th, went clear 10th, reduced lead before 2 out, ridden and headed when mistake last, lost 2nd and weakened badly run-in
Sky Sports Racing Sky 415 Mares' Open NH Flat Race (GBB Race)
Horse: Whispering Gold
Jockey: James Davies
Finished: 3rdBeaten by: 1 1/2 lengthSP: 11/2Weight: 11st 2lbs
Mid-division, pushed along home turn, chased leader 2f out, no impression and kept on same pace
Watch Irish Racing On RacingTV Handicap Chase
Horse: Fairway Freddy
Jockey: James Davies
Finished: 7thBeaten by: 30 lengthsSP: 17/2Weight: 11st 10lbs
Chased leaders, pushed along after 12th, soon beaten
Sun Trade Windows Handicap Chase
Horse: Kings Krackertara
Jockey: James Davies
Finished: 6thBeaten by: 13 lengthsSP: 4/1Weight: 10st 7lbs
Off the pace in 5th, driven along at 17th, weakened 3 out
John Sillett Memorial Handicap Chase
Horse: Northern Poet
Jockey: James Davies
Finished: 1stSP: 5/2Weight: 11st 11lbs
Chased leaders on inside, pushed along before 12th, switched right before 2 out, chased leader between last two, led approaching last, driven clear
Watch On Racing TV Novices' Handicap Chase
Horse: Kilfords Queen
Jockey: Alex Edwards
Finished: 11thBeaten by: 3 3/4 lengthsSP: 40/1Weight: 10st 2lbs
Always towards rear
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Horse: My Bad Lucy
Jockey: James Davies
Finished: 1stSP: 9/2Weight: 11st 8lbs
Always prominent on inside, led between last two, 2 lengths ahead when hit last, stayed on run-in, always doing enough
Bluebell Vineyard Estates Handicap Chase
Heavitree Brewery PLC Handicap Chase
Horse: Paddy's Poem
Jockey: James Davies
Finished: 2ndBeaten by: 10 lengthsSP: 10/3Weight: 11st 9lbs
Chased leaders, left in lead 2nd, ridden and headed 2 out, no extra flat
Spreadex Sports Get 50 Bet Bonuses Mares' Open NH Flat Race (GBB Race)
Horse: Whispering Gold
Jockey: James Davies
Finished: 6thBeaten by: 5 1/2 lengthsSP: 50/1Weight: 11st 2lbs
Held up in mid-division, pushed along after 5f, effort over 4f out, no impression and weakened from over 2f out
Gordon And Angela Ashdown Memorial Novices' Handicap Chase
Gordon And Angela Ashdown Memorial Novices' Handicap Chase
Horse: River Tyne
Jockey: James Davies
Finished: 2ndBeaten by: 25 lengthsSP: 11/10Weight: 12st 0lbs
Chased leader, pushed along and outpaced from 5 out, rallied briefly home turn, weakened 2 out
William Hill Pick Your Places Handicap Chase
Horse: Kilfords Queen
Jockey: James Davies
Finished: 5thBeaten by: 42 lengthsSP: 25/1Weight: 10st 2lbs
Off the pace in last pair, jumped slowly 8th, mistake 10th, never on terms, tailed off
William Hill Epic Value Novices' Handicap Hurdle (GBB Race)
Horse: Churchills Boy
Jockey: James Davies
Finished: 4thBeaten by: 1 3/4 lengthSP: 10/3Weight: 11st 7lbs
Chased leaders, pushed along and lost place after 4 out, rallied on inside 2 out, flattened the last and plugged on run-in
Celebrating 25 Years Of Racecourse Ownership Handicap Chase
Horse: Northern Poet
Jockey: James Davies
Finished: 1stSP: 5/2Weight: 11st 11lbs
Mostly tracked leader, jumped slowly 2nd and next, led 10th, went right 12th and next, pushed along before 4 out, ridden before 2 out, strongly pressed last, driven and battled on gamely run-in
Tie The Knot Wedding Catering Maiden Hurdle (GBB Race)
Horse: Eliza Dolittle
Jockey: James Davies
Finished: 6thBeaten by: 6 1/2 lengthsSP: 40/1Weight: 10st 13lbs
Off the pace and always behind
Strong Flavours Catering Conditional Jockeys' Handicap Hurdle
Horse: Miss Get The Veuve
Jockey: Niall Houlihan
Finished: 3rdBeaten by: 2 1/4 lengthsSP: 18/1Weight: 11st 2lbs
Off the pace in last pair, good headway chasing leaders before 2 out, kept on run-in, went 3rd post
newtonabbotracing.com Handicap Chase
Horse: Kings Krackertara
Jockey: James Davies
Finished: 1stSP: 5/1Weight: 10st 8lbs
Chased leaders, pushed along in 2nd after 4 out, 6 lengths behind when left in clear lead 2 out, ridden run-in and stayed on
Cazoo Open NH Flat Race (GBB Race)
Horse: Drishogue
Jockey: James Davies
Finished: 6thBeaten by: 9 lengthsSP: 10/1Weight: 10st 2lbs
Took keen hold, held up in mid-division, some headway over 3f out, not clear run over 2f out, no extra over 1f out
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Horse: Yesnosorry
Jockey: James Davies
Finished: 4thBeaten by: 11 lengthsSP: 10/3Weight: 10st 2lbs
Raced wide, chased leaders, not fluent 5th, outpaced after 3 out, weakened before 2 out
Soil Science Novices' Handicap Chase (GBB Race)
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Horse: River Tyne
Jockey: James Davies
Finished: 2ndBeaten by: 3/4 lengthSP: 16/5Weight: 11st 4lbs
Tracked leaders, pushed along 4 out, headway to press front rank 2 out, disputed lead last, ridden, edged left and led run-in, kept on, headed towards finish
Goffs UK Spring Sale Bumper (Open NH Flat Race) (GBB Race)
Horse: Grand Sabre
Jockey: James Davies
Finished: 17thBeaten by: 24 lengthsSP: 80/1Weight: 11st 0lbs
Towards rear, pushed along and struggling in rear halfway, tailed off
Central Group Mares' Open NH Flat Race (GBB Race) (Div 2)
Horse: Pip Away
Jockey: James Davies
Finished: 6thBeaten by: 5 1/2 lengthsSP: 11/1Weight: 11st 0lbs
Mid-division, effort over 4f out, weakened 3f out
Polyroof Products Handicap Chase
Horse: Kings Krackertara
Jockey: Tabitha Worsley
Finished: 4thBeaten by: NoseSP: 33/1Weight: 10st 9lbs
In rear, slow 1st and 5th, headway 5 out, mistake 2 out, stayed on flat, almost took 3rd
Core Hereford Mares' 'National Hunt' Novices' Hurdle (GBB Race)
Horse: Miss Get The Veuve
Jockey: James Davies
Finished: 4thBeaten by: 9 1/2 lengthsSP: 7/1Weight: 11st 0lbs
Chased leaders, not fluent 2nd, hit 5th, weakened before 2 out
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Horse: Onesteptwosteps
Jockey: James Davies
Finished: 12thBeaten by: 20 lengthsSP: 80/1Weight: 11st 6lbs
Always behind
Weatherbys Digital Solutions Handicap Hurdle
Horse: Yesnosorry
Jockey: James Davies
Finished: 2ndBeaten by: 3 1/4 lengthsSP: 11/1Weight: 10st 3lbs
Held up and keen, ridden and outpaced in 4th after 3 out, rallied and hit the last, stayed on into 2nd towards finish, no chance with winner
weatherbysshop.co.uk Handicap Chase
Horse: Paddy's Poem
Jockey: James Davies
Finished: 1stSP: 9/2Weight: 12st 0lbs
Tracked leader, pushed along home turn, ridden challenge between last two, stayed on gamely to lead entering final 100 yards
Virgin Bet 'Junior' NH Flat Race (GBB Race)
Horse: Ami Bondhu
Jockey: Niall Houlihan
Finished: 10thBeaten by: NeckSP: 80/1Weight: 11st 0lbs
Towards rear, headway on inner7f out, ridden 3f out, weakened 2f out
Virgin Bet Handicap Chase
Virgin Bet Mares' Novices' Hurdle (GBB Race)
IEP Financial Handicap Chase
Horse: River Tyne
Jockey: James Davies
Finished: 2ndBeaten by: 1/2 lengthSP: 3/1Weight: 11st 6lbs
Mid-division, ridden and headway 4 out, led before 2 out, joined 2 out, headed after last, stayed on, no extra
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Horse: Belargus
Jockey: Niall Houlihan
Finished: 3rdBeaten by: 1 1/4 lengthSP: 9/2Weight: 11st 7lbs
Held up in rear, headway before 11th, pressing for 2nd flat, 3rd and no impression towards finish, kept on
European Breeders' Fund Betfair 'National Hunt' Novices' Handicap Hurdle Final (Premier Handicap) (GBB Race)
Sky Sports Racing Sky 415 Maiden Hurdle (GBB Race)
Horse: Miss Get The Veuve
Jockey: James Davies
Finished: 3rdBeaten by: 15 lengthsSP: 66/1Weight: 10st 13lbs
Chased leaders, not fluent 3 out, chased leaders 2 out, ridden but not pace to challenge in closing stages,
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Horse: Ledders
Jockey: Niall Houlihan
Finished: 4thBeaten by: 3/4 lengthSP: 7/2Weight: 11st 12lbs
Towards rear, pushed along and headway home turn, stayed on steadily, never a danger
John Bigg ''Oxo'' Handicap Chase
Horse: Paddy's Poem
Jockey: James Davies
Finished: 5thBeaten by: 4 3/4 lengthsSP: 22/1Weight: 11st 5lbs
Mid-division, mistake 4th and dropped to rear, headway before 11th, led 12th, pushed along before 2 out, headed approaching last, ridden and weakened run-in
Virgin Bet Daily Extra Places Novices' Handicap Chase (GBB Race)
Horse: My Bad Lucy
Jockey: James Davies
Finished: 4thBeaten by: 3 3/4 lengthsSP: 7/2Weight: 10st 2lbs
Led 1st, hit 3rd and 5 out, ridden before 3 out, mistake and headed next, no extra in 3rd between last two, weakened into 4th run-in
Stonegate Homes Supporting Jamie's Farm Handicap Hurdle
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Horse: Yesnosorry
Jockey: James Davies
Finished: 6thBeaten by: 12 lengthsSP: 40/1Weight: 10st 2lbs
Chased leaders and bit keen, ridden in 4th and outpaced home turn, weakened before 2 out
Elementally Human High Stakes Handicap Chase
Horse: Kilfords Queen
Jockey: Tabitha Worsley
Finished: 6thBeaten by: 5 1/2 lengthsSP: 100/1Weight: 10st 2lbs
Jumped moderately in rear, outpaced and struggling 7th, tailed off when went badly left 4 out
Brough Scott Backs Jamie's Farm Maiden Hurdle (GBB Race)
Horse: Onesteptwosteps
Jockey: James Davies
Finished: 7thBeaten by: 1 3/4 lengthSP: 66/1Weight: 11st 7lbs
Off the pace towards rear of mid-division, pushed along in well held dispute of 5th after 4 out, weakened next
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Horse: Northern Poet
Jockey: James Davies
Finished: 1stSP: 4/1Weight: 11st 2lbs
Well off the pace in 5th, jumped slowly 4th, gained a place at 10th, 3rd 3 out, closer under pressure into 2nd home turn, led and mistake last, ridden and stayed on gamely run-in
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Horse: River Tyne
Jockey: James Davies
Finished: 2ndBeaten by: 6 1/2 lengthsSP: 9/2Weight: 10st 11lbs
Close 3rd, left in place at 9th, pushed along home turn, stayed on same pace, over 2 lengths down at the last, weakened run-in
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Horse: First Offence
Jockey: James Davies
Finished: 10thBeaten by: 46 lengthsSP: 200/1Weight: 11st 6lbs
Off the pace and always towards rear, tailed off 3 out
British European Breeders' Fund EBF Mares' Open NH Flat Race (GBB Race)
Horse: Whispering Gold
Jockey: James Davies
Finished: 9thBeaten by: 2 lengthsSP: 150/1Weight: 11st 2lbs
Towards rear, pushed along home turn, never a factor
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Horse: Miss Get The Veuve
Jockey: James Davies
Finished: 5thBeaten by: 24 lengthsSP: 66/1Weight: 11st 6lbs
Tracked leaders, not fluent 5th, weakened before awkward 2 out
