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- Horse What's Up Darling (IRE)
What's Up Darling (IRE)
9yo b g 26th Apr 2017Track Horse
Track Horse
What's Up Darling (IRE)
b g 26th Apr 2017Last Win
Clonmel Thu, 2nd Oct, 25 11/8Fav, J W Kennedy
(154 days)
Last Run
Clonmel Thu, 2nd Oct, 25
1st, 11/8Fav, J W Kennedy
(154 days)
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Level Stk
Hurdle IRE
5
1
3
20%
€36,250
-2.12
Chase IRE
9
2
3
22%
€26,175
-3.38
NHF IRE
2
1
1
50%
€7,400
2.00
Hurdle GB
2
0
0
0%
£5,093
-2.00
Chase GB
1
0
0
0%
0
-1.00
PtoP
2
1
0
Under Rules Total
19
4
7
21%
-6.50
Form Figures
U1-31215-264242-35B30411-
Form Timeline
Form Figures - U1-31215-264242-35B30411-
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06Feb25 Thu 16f Good 5y+ S(11K)
11-12[11/2]3rd of 15, 4.00L behind Special Cadeau
Sam Ewing
10/311/2
Change of Trainer Gordon Elliott
Handler John J Costello
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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.
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Reports in which What's Up Darling (IRE) was mentioned
What's Up Darling records back to back chasing wins
Having taken nine runs to get off the mark over fences, the Gordon Elliott trained What's Up Darling quickly made it two back to back when easily accounting for five rivals in the Irish Stallion Farms EBF Captain Christy Rated Novice Chase at Clonmel. Thu 02nd Oct
What's Up Darling relishes every yard in Killarney
Thu 21st Aug
Special Cadeau makes his mark on chasing debut
Henry de Bromhead's Special Cadeau created a good impression on his first crack at fences in the beginners' chase on Thurles' card. Thu 06th Feb
Lapin wins at 150/1 on racecourse bow
Jeannot Lapin sprang a massive shock in the Paddy Power Beginners Chase at Leopardstown when winning on his racecourse bow at 150/1. Fri 27th Dec
O'Grady's Any Road scores on seasonal return
Any Road (15/2) made a winning seasonal reappearance in the Fairyhouse Membership 2025 Rated Hurdle today as the Edward O'Grady owned-and-trained gelding overturned 8/11 favourite What's Up Darling in scoring, under jockey Mark McDonagh. Tue 05th Nov
Red Mills winner Lantry Lady added to Cheltenham list
Lantry Lady defied a near year-long absence when maintaining her unbeaten record today, landing Gowran's Red Mills Trial Hurdle on her second start for trainer Henry De Bromhead and jockey Rachael Blackmore. Sat 17th Feb
Elliott fires in Navan treble via What's Up Darling
Sat 18th Nov
25-1 outsider Kayf has all the Answers for Shinnick
Despite being sent off a relatively unconsidered 25/1 outsider, Answer To Kayf looked a horse of some potential when readily winning the PwC (C&G) Maiden Hurdle at Limerick. Sun 22nd Oct
Impressive What's Up Darling gives Elliott his double
What's Up Darling ran right away from his rivals in the concluding colts and geldings point-to-point bumper at Tipperary to seal a double for Gordon Elliott. Thu 04th May
Flemensface scores for Griffin & Barry
Flemensface (12/1) landed the Pegus Horse Feed Point-To-Point Flat Race in the hands of Johnny Barry. Mon 10th Apr
He's a quick horse. He probably got racing a bit early but he won so it's great,. The other horse (Dee Capo) ran a serious race, Jack (Kennedy) said he tried to hang off the track on the far side. He probably gave away a lot of lengths. Jack said he thought he was going to pull him up, but when he straightened out he sprinted again. I had the one-two so I won't complain.
Gordon Elliott
He's a quick horse. He probably got racing a bit early but he won so it's great,. The other horse (Dee Capo) ran a serious race, Jack (Kennedy) said he tried to hang off the track on the far side. He probably gave away a lot of lengths. Jack said he thought he was going to pull him up, but when he straightened out he sprinted again. I had the one-two so I won't complain.
Gordon Elliott
Thu, 21st Aug, 2025
I thought the horse was in trouble at one stage, but Jack gave him a great ride and I'm delighted. I'd say he wants a trip and he'll be aimed at all those long-distance races. It is great to see Sam Maguire here along with Gavin (White, Kerry captain), and what a man he is, so it is great to be here and to win this race.
Gordon Elliott
I thought the horse was in trouble at one stage, but Jack gave him a great ride and I'm delighted. I'd say he wants a trip and he'll be aimed at all those long-distance races. It is great to see Sam Maguire here along with Gavin (White, Kerry captain), and what a man he is, so it is great to be here and to win this race.
Gordon Elliott
After race at Navan Sat, 18th Nov, 2023 (1st)
He's a quick horse. He probably got racing a bit early but he won so it's great,. The other horse (Dee Capo) ran a serious race, Jack (Kennedy) said he tried to hang off the track on the far side. He probably gave away a lot of lengths. Jack said he thought he was going to pull him up, but when he straightened out he sprinted again. I had the one-two so I won't complain.
Gordon Elliott
He's a quick horse. He probably got racing a bit early but he won so it's great,. The other horse (Dee Capo) ran a serious race, Jack (Kennedy) said he tried to hang off the track on the far side. He probably gave away a lot of lengths. Jack said he thought he was going to pull him up, but when he straightened out he sprinted again. I had the one-two so I won't complain.
Gordon Elliott
Related by Dam Carries Darling (GB)
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