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Swamp Fox (IRE)
14yo br g 20th Apr 2012Track Horse
Track Horse
Swamp Fox (IRE)
br g 20th Apr 2012Trainer
Breeder
John McEnery & M L Hanrahan
Last Win
Naas Sun, 5th Nov, 17 6/1, G F Carroll
(3042 days)
Last Run
Ballinrobe Tue, 28th May, 19
fell, 12/1, D N Russell
(2473 days)
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Runs
Wins
Places
Win %
Earnings
Level Stk
Flat IRE
16
3
8
19%
€154,607.5
10.88
Hurdle IRE
20
4
7
20%
€160,550
6.25
Flat GB
1
0
0
0%
£2,925
-1.00
Under Rules Total
37
7
15
19%
16.12
Form Figures
60-6032233-2132311130303-04112246137-0-50F/
Form Timeline
Form Figures - 60-6032233-2132311130303-04112246137-0-50F/
Date Course Conditions
Race Result
Jockey
Class
n
MorningSP
27Jan16 Thu 16f Heavy 4y MdnHdl(10K)
11-2[7/4]1st of 10, 0.5L to Cradle Mountain
D J Mullins
11/87/4
31Dec15 Pun 16f Heavy 3y MdnHdl(12K)
11-0[3/1]3rd of 10, 4.00L behind Jazz Ranger
D J Mullins
5/13/1
Nov 2014
Autumn Horses in Training Sale (Tattersalls (UK))
Crampscastle Stables, Ireland (J. G. Murphy)
Purchaser: Lot Withdrawn
Lots Sold: 922
Prices
Avg: £26,360
Median: £13,000
Maximum: £425,000
Sep 2013
September Yearling Sale (Tattersalls (Ireland))
The Premier Consignment
Purchaser: Crampscastle Bloodstock
€23,000
Lots Sold: 470
Prices
Avg: €14,638
Median: €12,000
Maximum: €180,000
Nov 2012
November National Hunt Sale (Tattersalls (Ireland))
Rossenarra Stud
Purchaser: T Howley
€9,000
Lots Sold: 679
Prices
Avg: €11,877
Median: €8,000
Maximum: €110,000
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
Nov 2014
Autumn Horses in Training Sale (Tattersalls (UK))
Crampscastle Stables, Ireland (J. G. Murphy)
Purchaser: Lot Withdrawn
Lots Sold: 922
Prices
Avg: £26,360
Median: £13,000
Maximum: £425,000
Sep 2013
September Yearling Sale (Tattersalls (Ireland))
The Premier Consignment
Purchaser: Crampscastle Bloodstock
€23,000
Lots Sold: 470
Prices
Avg: €14,638
Median: €12,000
Maximum: €180,000
Nov 2012
November National Hunt Sale (Tattersalls (Ireland))
Rossenarra Stud
Purchaser: T Howley
€9,000
Lots Sold: 679
Prices
Avg: €11,877
Median: €8,000
Maximum: €110,000
Reports in which Swamp Fox (IRE) was mentioned
Progressive Sole Pretender three from three in Ballinrobe
The 50,000 euro McHale looked ultra-competitive on paper but Sole Pretender continued his ascent through the ranks with an authoritative display. Tue 28th May
Peregrine Run bids to defy top weight in Ballinrobe
The most valuable meeting of the season at Ballinrobe takes place this evening, with the McHale Mayo National Handicap Chase one of two feature races on the programme. Tue 28th May
Killultagh Vic bids for Grade Three glory
There are some new sponsors on board but it is the same competitive fare at Cork on Easter Sunday, when the Grade Three Betway Chase headlines an eight-race programme. Sun 21st Apr
Faugheen back to show his brilliance
Faugheen with Paul Townend up for the first time in a race, returned in style off a 665 day break to land more Grade 1 honours in the Unibet Morgiana Hurdle at Punchestown. Sun 19th Nov
Review cork 5th Nov
Mags and Danny Mullins combined to lift the Paddy Power Cork Grand National Handicap Chase with Logical SongSun 05th Nov
Likeable Fox lands another big pot
The ultra tough Swamp Fox landed yet another valuable prize, as he took the Naas November Handicap for Joe Murphy. Sun 05th Nov
Swamp Fox heads weights in Listowel feature
The Grade B Ladbrokes Ireland Handicap Hurdle is the feature event at Listowel on Thursday, with 11 runners chasing a share of the €60,000 prize pool. Thu 14th Sep
Review galway 3rd Aug
Tigris River denied the gallant Swamp Fox in a thrilling finish to the Guinness Galway Hurdle HandicapThu 03rd Aug
Joseph O'Brien follows father 20 years on
Twenty years on from his father Aidan's win with Toast The Spreece, Joseph O'Brien joined him as a Galway Hurdle winning trainer when the J P McManus-owned Tigris River landed the 2017 renewal of the Grade A Guinness-backed two miler. Thu 03rd AugReview galway 31st Jul
Willie Mullins claimed the feature event on day one of the 2017 Galway Festival when Whiskey Sour won the Connacht Hotel (Q.R.) HandicapMon 31st Jul
McMahons celebrate with Whiskey
The McMahon family will never forget the 2017 running of the Connacht Hotel (QR) Handicap after 7lb claimer Aubrey McMahon carried his father Luke's colours to a stunning victory aboard Whiskey Sour in the big amateur contest at Galway. Mon 31st Jul
'Courageous' Fox lands another big pot
Swamp Fox recorded yet another big race success, as he landed the feature at Killarney this afternoon, the Dawn Milk Run Handicap Hurdle. Thu 20th Jul
Swamp Fox bidding for Killarney feature
Swamp Fox will bid to follow up on his win at Ballinrobe last month as he lines up in the feature on the final day of the Killarney July Festival, the Dawn Milk Run Handicap Hurdle. Thu 20th Jul
Modem "bit lazy with age" but still good
We had the 2016 amateur handicap winner from Galway win the 7.00 on this card with Swamp Fox prevailing. An hour on and it was the turn of the 2015 victor of one of Ballybrit's big prizes, Modem, to come out on top in the McHale Fusion 3 Plus Beginners Chase at Ballinrobe. Tue 30th May
Review ballinrobe 30th May
Kilcarry Bridge produced a tremendous effort from the front to land the McHale Mayo National Handicap Chase at BallinrobeTue 30th May
Big race Fox does it again
Amateur handicap and Lartigue hero from last year Swamp Fox landed another big pot when coming out on top by a short head in the McHale Coranna Handicap Hurdle. Tue 30th May
Green provides Mullins with feature race win
Emmett Mullins recorded the biggest success of his fledgling training career, as his St Stephens Green took the feature at Killarney this afternoon, the Grade B Redweld Stables Handicap Hurdle. Sun 14th May
Tata completes 5-timer in Limerick's feature
The Gordon Elliott trained Missy Tata completed a five-timer at Limerick today and effectively booked her Cheltenham ticket with a win in the featured Listed Irish Independent Hurdle, winning under Englsih-based jockey Darryl Jacob. Wed 28th Dec
Review naas 12th Nov
Missy Tata won her fourth race on the bounce when taking her game to a new level in the Grade Three Text Your Bet To Paddy Power On 51465 Fishery Lane Hurdle at NaasSat 12th Nov
Missy Tata on an upward curve
Missy Tata landed her first Grade Three with an authoritative display in Naas. Sat 12th Nov
Review curragh 9th Oct
Willie Mullins landed the Tote Irish Cesarewitch for the second year running as Laws Of Spin took the valuable handicap at the CurraghSun 09th Oct
Well-backed Spin lands the Cesarewitch
Willie Mullins took the Tote Irish Cesarewitch for the second successive year (won last year's renewal with Digenta), as his well-backed Laws Of Spin landed the spoils under Chris Hayes. Sun 09th Oct
Review listowel 13th Sep
Swamp Fox turned a supposedly competitive Liam Healy Memorial Lartigue Hurdle into a procession at ListowelTue 13th Sep
So easy for Fox in Liam Healy Lartigue
Winner of the amateur handicap at Galway on July 25th, and not seen since, Swamp Fox struck in a feature race at another big festival when spread-eagling the opposition in the Grade C Liam Healy Memorial Lartigue Handicap Hurdle. Tue 13th Sep
Review galway 25th Jul
The ever-reliable Swamp Fox scooped the big pot on offer in the Connacht Hotel (QR) Handicap on day one of the 2016 Galway FestivalMon 25th Jul
Browne takes honours on Swamp Fox
Swamp Fox and Barry Browne were the heroes in the featured Connacht Hotel (Q.R.) Handicap on the first day of the Galway Festival. Mon 25th Jul
Smullen doubles up with Swamp Fox
Pat Smullen completed a double on the evening at Ballinrobe as Swamp Fox took the Tote Best Value For The Galway Festival Maiden in convincing fashion. Mon 18th Jul
Partner festival bound after Leopardstown win
"He'll be entered in a few races at Galway and he's also in at Killarney next week," revealed Tom Mullins after Grand Partner, owned by his wife Helen, took the concluding Leopardstown Club Membership (Q.R.) Maiden in the hands of Finny Maguire. Thu 07th Jul
Phelan eyes Galway for Petuna
Petuna was well backed during the day and her supporters got their reward in the concluding mile and five maiden in Ballinrobe. Tue 21st Jun
Ballinrobe preview
Queen Alphabet is an interesting contender as she races on the Flat in the Vaughanshoes.ie EBF Fillies Handicap at Ballinrobe this evening. Tue 21st Jun
Review thurles 27th Jan
John Joe Walsh enjoyed a double at Thurles, culminating in Positive Approach's victory in the Thurles Handicap HurdleWed 27th Jan
Fox gains deserved win
He may have went off second favourite but winner Swamp Fox matched in running on the betting exchanges at three figure odds before landing the spoils under David Mullins in the opening Leugh Maiden Hurdle at Thurles. Wed 27th Jan
Review fairyhouse 10th Jan
Nearly Nama'd collected the big prize up for grabs in the Underwriting Exchange Dan Moore Memorial Handicap Chase at FairyhouseSun 10th Jan
Elliott & Gigginstown take Fairyhouse opener
The Gordon Elliott trained Tocororo made it third time lucky over hurdles to win the opening Buy Your Great Value Annual Fairyhouse Membership Today Maiden Hurdle at Fairyhouse today for owner Michael O'Leary's Gigginstown House Stud and jockey Bryan Cooper. Sun 10th Jan
'Boys in blue' to the fore at Festival again
The lightly raced Robertstown (10/1) rewarded the patience of his connections when triumphing in the MAC Fuels & General Supplies Maiden at Listowel. Thu 17th Sep
Local rider Roche pleases punters on War
Local rider Leigh Roche partnered his second winner of the week at Galway, getting favourite Bog War home by a neck from Swamp Fox in the Guinness 50th Anniversary Handicap. Thu 30th Jul
After race at Naas Sun, 5th Nov, 2017 (1st) 
Gary said that when he hit the front he just stopped and there was plenty of horse under him. That's just the type of horse he is. We got beaten by a tight margin in the (Galway) Hurdle, and then win this by a tight margin. He's a very nice horse to have and is in the Morgiana Hurdle and the Fighting Fifth. There is a week between the two races and he will go for one of them. He always runs very genuine, and is a tough, consistent horse. I'd say there is a lot more in him.
Joseph G Murphy
Gary said that when he hit the front he just stopped and there was plenty of horse under him. That's just the type of horse he is. We got beaten by a tight margin in the (Galway) Hurdle, and then win this by a tight margin. He's a very nice horse to have and is in the Morgiana Hurdle and the Fighting Fifth. There is a week between the two races and he will go for one of them. He always runs very genuine, and is a tough, consistent horse. I'd say there is a lot more in him.
Joseph G Murphy
After race at Killarney Thu, 20th Jul, 2017 (1st)
He is just a courageous horse and is fierce game. All he does is eats, sleeps and runs. We have him in Galway in the Amateur Handicap (which he won under Browne last year), the Hurdle and in a 1m 4f handicap so we'll see what happens. All options are opened. I always thought this horse would go to the top as he has the right attitude for racing and it's well to have him. Barry's 7lbs claim was vital in a race like that and he knows the horse and gets on well. And he always wins at a good price!
Joseph G Murphy
He is just a courageous horse and is fierce game. All he does is eats, sleeps and runs. We have him in Galway in the Amateur Handicap (which he won under Browne last year), the Hurdle and in a 1m 4f handicap so we'll see what happens. All options are opened. I always thought this horse would go to the top as he has the right attitude for racing and it's well to have him. Barry's 7lbs claim was vital in a race like that and he knows the horse and gets on well. And he always wins at a good price!
Joseph G Murphy
After race at Ballinrobe Tue, 30th May, 2017 (1st)
I was well prepared to beaten a short head! It was a turn of the Gods,. When I saw him coming wide around the outside I thought maybe he had given away too much ground, I thought he might get done again. He is a tough, genuine horse and we will probably aim him for the Galway Hurdle now. He'll get an entry in the good hurdle at Killarney before Galway.
Joseph G Murphy
I was well prepared to beaten a short head! It was a turn of the Gods,. When I saw him coming wide around the outside I thought maybe he had given away too much ground, I thought he might get done again. He is a tough, genuine horse and we will probably aim him for the Galway Hurdle now. He'll get an entry in the good hurdle at Killarney before Galway.
Joseph G Murphy
After race at Listowel Tue, 13th Sep, 2016 (1st)
I thought that he would need the run as he had a difficult preparation and he's such a lazy horse. He's always been consistent and has a big heart,. He could go for the Cesarewitch, and I would like to run him at Cheltenham in November. It's always our dream to have a Cheltenham horse and maybe this lad could be it. David said he was a different horse with the blinkers (second time to sport the headgear).
Joseph G Murphy
I thought that he would need the run as he had a difficult preparation and he's such a lazy horse. He's always been consistent and has a big heart,. He could go for the Cesarewitch, and I would like to run him at Cheltenham in November. It's always our dream to have a Cheltenham horse and maybe this lad could be it. David said he was a different horse with the blinkers (second time to sport the headgear).
Joseph G Murphy
After race at Galway Mon, 25th Jul, 2016 (1st)
It was the plan. We had him in an amateur flat race at Leopardstown and we thought he would go well there and that would put him right for here. Then we went to Ballinrobe and the handicapper gave us 1lb. We were very lucky to get the rider as it was in the last moment. I did a bit of research and this rider was recommended to me. I gave him two pieces of instruction which I very seldom give a jockey - I said if you can get out get up there and, if not, take your time. One thing about him is he will travel, he will finish and he's a lazy horse. I have always said there is a big race in this horse and he is a lovely horse to have. To win an amateur race here and to have a big race in Galway just makes life worth living!
Joseph G Murphy
It was the plan. We had him in an amateur flat race at Leopardstown and we thought he would go well there and that would put him right for here. Then we went to Ballinrobe and the handicapper gave us 1lb. We were very lucky to get the rider as it was in the last moment. I did a bit of research and this rider was recommended to me. I gave him two pieces of instruction which I very seldom give a jockey - I said if you can get out get up there and, if not, take your time. One thing about him is he will travel, he will finish and he's a lazy horse. I have always said there is a big race in this horse and he is a lovely horse to have. To win an amateur race here and to have a big race in Galway just makes life worth living!
Joseph G Murphy
After race at Ballinrobe Mon, 18th Jul, 2016 (1st)
I suppose you could say that was long overdue. He’s very genuine but is so laid-back that he needs the blinkers to sharpen him up. He’ll be entered for the amateur race at Galway (next Monday). I think there is a big race in him some day.
Joseph G Murphy
I suppose you could say that was long overdue. He’s very genuine but is so laid-back that he needs the blinkers to sharpen him up. He’ll be entered for the amateur race at Galway (next Monday). I think there is a big race in him some day.
Joseph G Murphy
After race at Thurles Wed, 27th Jan, 2016 (1st)
When you're holding the steering wheel going to the races, you know this fella isn't going to run bad!,. We've always loved him and he never runs a bad race and he showed lovely battling qualities. He's a very genuine, consistent horse and while there are other horses better than him, I wouldn't swap him. He'll have another run in a handicap before hopefully running in the Fred Winter (at Cheltenham) and we'll have to wait and see if he gets in.
Joseph G Murphy
When you're holding the steering wheel going to the races, you know this fella isn't going to run bad!,. We've always loved him and he never runs a bad race and he showed lovely battling qualities. He's a very genuine, consistent horse and while there are other horses better than him, I wouldn't swap him. He'll have another run in a handicap before hopefully running in the Fred Winter (at Cheltenham) and we'll have to wait and see if he gets in.
Joseph G Murphy
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