Search
18+
| T&Cs apply | Wagering and T&Cs apply |
Play Responsibly | Advertising Disclosure
Facebook
twitter
Cheltenham 2026
Cheltenham 2026
Header
Text here
HorseTracker
Click here to add Horse to HorseTracker
- irishracing.com
- Cheltenham
- Horse Original Option (IRE)
Original Option (IRE)
br g 8th Apr 2005Track Horse
Track Horse
Original Option (IRE)
br g 8th Apr 2005Last Win
Listowel Wed, 14th Sep, 11 3/1, P Carberry
(5287 days)
Last Run
Limerick Sun, 7th Jul, 13
2nd, 10/1, M P Walsh
(4625 days)
- Form
- Entries
- Sales
- News
- Quotes
- Related To
Lifetime
Runs
Wins
Places
Win %
Earnings
Level Stk
Hurdle IRE
12
4
2
33%
€54,680
17.75
Chase IRE
5
1
1
20%
€8,670
-1.00
NHF IRE
1
1
0
100%
€6,300
2.50
Under Rules Total
18
6
3
33%
19.25
Form Figures
1-329-50901P15111-70-2/
Form Timeline
Form Figures - 1-329-50901P15111-70-2/
Date Course Conditions
Race Result
Jockey
Class
n
MorningSP
Symbols Explained
ts2 Tongue Strap vs2 Visor hd2 Hood es2 Eye Shield ec2 Eye Cover cp2 Cheekpiece bl2 Blinkers tt2 Tongue Tie bf Beaten Favourite on Last Run srMentioned in Stewards Report in Results bbvBroke Blood Vessel
The superscript number on headgear bl2 indicates number of times worn. A plus bl+ indicates more than 10 times where as red background bl1indicates first time.
Date Course
Conditions
Race
Jockey Weight
OR
Class
Date
Sale
Consignor
Purchaser
Price
Reports in which Original Option (IRE) was mentioned
Review limerick 7th Jul
John Nicholson's in-foal mare Knockcroghery landed her third success in the space of 11 days in a thrilling finish to the At The Races Rated Hurdle at LimerickSun 07th Jul
Game performance from Happening
Despite being under pressure from a long way out, Whats Happening kept pulling out more under Barry Geraghty to win the Limerick GAA Supporters Chase for trainer Michael Hourigan. Sun 07th Jul
Review listowel 14th Sep
Alfa Beat put in a superb round of jumping to capture the valuable Guinness Kerry National Handicap Chase at Listowel for the second year in successionWed 14th Sep
Original proves the wise Option
The old adage of backing the outsider in a three horse race paid dividends as Original Option took the two mile four furlong novices hurdle at Listowel at 3/1. Wed 14th Sep
Review killarney 25th Aug
Jessica Harrington's fine run of form continued apace at Killarney, with the promising Bullock Harbour forming the second leg of a double for the trainer when taking the Irish Stallion Farms EBF Novice HurdleThu 25th Aug
Original gets jumping together
Original Option completed his fourth win of the year and his first over fences when taking the Killarney Oaks Hotel Beginners Chase. Thu 25th Aug
Option holds them off
Original Option grabbed the lead early, after it looked like no-one wanted it, and he made the rest of the running in the Mullaghcurry Cup Handicap Hurdle. Thu 18th Aug
Review bellewstown 2nd Jul
Original Option relished the return to the smaller obstacles after a poor start to his fencing career as he took the feature Seamus Mulvaney Crockafotha Handicap Hurdle at BellewstownSat 02nd Jul
Meade and Carberry double up
Original Option completed a double at Bellewstown this evening for trainer Noel Meade and stable jockey Paul Carberry, when scoring a comfortable success in the Seamus Mulvaney Crockafotha Handicap Hurdle. Sat 02nd Jul
Meade and Carberry double up
Paul Carberry and Noel Meade, successful with Original Option in the opener, completed a double when Eirland (4/6fav) justified odds-on support in the Toals Bookmakers-sponsored 2m6f maiden hurdle. Sun 29th May
Original proves the right Option
Original Option did his best to clutch defeat from the jaws of victory before staying on well up the hill to take the opening 2m2f maiden hurdle on the Toals Bookmakers-sponsored card at Downpatrick. Sun 29th May
Bullock Harbour gives Harrington double
Jessica Harrington landed a double at Punchestown when Bullock Harbour and Barry Geraghty proved too strong for her second-string runner Seader in the two-and-a-half mile maiden hurdle. Wed 18th May
Lady toughest in Naas mud
David O'Brien trained the opening winner Derinlaur to win his point-to-point and a few races later the Piltown, County Kilkenny-based handler got on the scoresheet himself when Ballinahow Lady showed stamina in abundance at Naas to take the Kill Maiden Hurdle under Johnny Cullen. Wed 10th Nov
Review cork 31st Oct
Legendary owner JP McManus had his colours carried to victory by Streets Of Gold in the paddypower.com Cork Grand National Handicap Chase at the Mallow trackSun 31st Oct
Mount Helicon lands Cork Grade 3
Tom Hogan has done marvelously well with the ex-Alan King trained Mount Helicon and the son of Montjeu reached new heights when landing the Grade 3 Dial-A-Bet 1800 721 821 European Breeders Fund Novice Hurdle at Cork. Sun 31st Oct
Cyclone strikes again
Shark Hanlon's high opinion of Hidden Cyclone was certainly vindicated after the five-year-old gelding readily justified strong support in division two of the two mile maiden hurdle. Tue 05th Oct
After race at Listowel Wed, 14th Sep, 2011 (1st) 
I've very few runners this week. This comes that bit early for winter horses. We thought the ground was too soft for him, but with so few runners we decided to take our chance. He is still a novice over hurdles and fences so has plenty of doors open to him. He is improving all the time and has a real good jumping pedigree. I'm delighted fo the owner Mrs Marie O'Driscoll who has been an owner with me for a lot of years.
Noel Meade
I've very few runners this week. This comes that bit early for winter horses. We thought the ground was too soft for him, but with so few runners we decided to take our chance. He is still a novice over hurdles and fences so has plenty of doors open to him. He is improving all the time and has a real good jumping pedigree. I'm delighted fo the owner Mrs Marie O'Driscoll who has been an owner with me for a lot of years.
Noel Meade
After race at Killarney Thu, 25th Aug, 2011 (1st)
I must be some tipster as I was telling everyone he had no chance with the way he jumps,. Your man (Carberry) came down to school him yesterday morning and he would teach a horse more in one session than most would in a week. He jumped 15 fences yesterday morning. He was hestitant and getting in tight but after one or two today he was taking them on. I thought he would improve from today's run. He'll go to Listowel now for a novice chase.
Noel Meade
I must be some tipster as I was telling everyone he had no chance with the way he jumps,. Your man (Carberry) came down to school him yesterday morning and he would teach a horse more in one session than most would in a week. He jumped 15 fences yesterday morning. He was hestitant and getting in tight but after one or two today he was taking them on. I thought he would improve from today's run. He'll go to Listowel now for a novice chase.
Noel Meade
After race at Bellewstown Thu, 18th Aug, 2011 (1st)
I always though three miles was his trip but any time he's went past two-and-a-half he's disappointed so this could be his trip,. Since he's been running left handed he's got over his hanging problem. He could go over fences but we'll see. He has already run in a novice chase but jumped left. His pedigree is all chasing - he has a good pedigree. He may go to Killarney and is entered for a novice chase and a handicap hurdle there.
Noel Meade
I always though three miles was his trip but any time he's went past two-and-a-half he's disappointed so this could be his trip,. Since he's been running left handed he's got over his hanging problem. He could go over fences but we'll see. He has already run in a novice chase but jumped left. His pedigree is all chasing - he has a good pedigree. He may go to Killarney and is entered for a novice chase and a handicap hurdle there.
Noel Meade
After race at Downpatrick Sun, 29th May, 2011 (1st)
We tried him in blinkers and a different bridle today but he still hung left. I can't find anything wrong with his teeth or back, and will probably send him over fences now. He has schooled over fences and jumps well.
Noel Meade
We tried him in blinkers and a different bridle today but he still hung left. I can't find anything wrong with his teeth or back, and will probably send him over fences now. He has schooled over fences and jumps well.
Noel Meade
Related by Dam Deepest Thoughts (IRE)
Runner
Wins-
Runs
%Wins
Sire
© 2026 irishracing.com
