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Zeftan (IRE)
17yo ch g 23rd Apr 2009Track Horse
Track Horse
Zeftan (IRE)
ch g 23rd Apr 2009Last Win
Curragh Sun, 16th Jul, 17 9/2, D E Sheehy
(3153 days)
Last Run
Curragh Sat, 20th Jul, 19
9th, 25/1, Miss J Walton
(2419 days)
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Flat IRE
31
5
10
16%
€84,055
15.00
Hurdle IRE
3
0
0
0%
0
-3.00
Flat GB
1
0
0
0%
£409
-1.00
Under Rules Total
35
5
10
14%
11.00
Form Figures
622144308-002603424163-20-5137-413416-8-9/
Form Timeline
Form Figures - 622144308-002603424163-20-5137-413416-8-9/
Date Course Conditions
Race Result
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MorningSP
Change of Trainer Peter McCreery to Adrian Paul Keatley
Jul 2013
July Midsummer Sale (Tattersalls (UK))
Fursa Stables, Ireland (P. McCreery)
Purchaser: Vendor
£38,000
Lots Sold: 436
Prices
Avg: £15,987
Median: £8,000
Maximum: £260,000
Oct 2012
Horses In Training Open Yearling Sale (Goffs Ireland)
Copper Beech Stables
Purchaser: Tara Asat
€8,000
Lots Sold: 158
Prices
Avg: €8,750
Median: €4,500
Maximum: €80,000
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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
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Class
Date
Sale
Consignor
Purchaser
Price
Jul 2013
July Midsummer Sale (Tattersalls (UK))
Fursa Stables, Ireland (P. McCreery)
Purchaser: Vendor
£38,000
Lots Sold: 436
Prices
Avg: £15,987
Median: £8,000
Maximum: £260,000
Oct 2012
Horses In Training Open Yearling Sale (Goffs Ireland)
Copper Beech Stables
Purchaser: Tara Asat
€8,000
Lots Sold: 158
Prices
Avg: €8,750
Median: €4,500
Maximum: €80,000
Reports in which Zeftan (IRE) was mentioned
Review curragh 16th Jul
Spirit Of Valor registered an all-the-way win in the Qatar Airways Minstrel Stakes as Aidan O'Brien plundered both Group Two prizes at the CurraghSun 16th Jul
Zeftan scores again at the Curragh
Zeftan turned out again quickly to gain his fourth victory at the track in the Killashee Handicap at the Curragh. Sun 16th Jul
Brother Bear set for Anglesey test
Brother Bear will bid to get back on track in the Group Three Jebel Ali Silver Jubilee Anglesey Stakes at the Curragh today. Sat 15th JulReview curragh 30th Jun
Sea The Lion came out on top in a thrilling finish to the Irish Stallion Farms EBF 'Ragusa' Handicap at the CurraghFri 30th Jun
Sheehy the Apprentice Derby hero
Zeftan just loves a mile and a half around the Curragh and emphasised that fact when kicking clear to win the Hackett Apprentice Derby. Fri 30th Jun
Riven Light one to note in 'Ragusa'
Fourteen have been declared for the Irish Stallion Farms EBF 'Ragusa' Handicap, the feature race on the opening day of the Derby Festival at the Curragh. Fri 30th Jun
Grove completes 467/1 McCreery treble
Willie McCreery had an evening to remember at Tipperary, with Elm Grove completing a 467/1 treble for the Kildare man, in the concluding Toomey's Applegreen Filling Station Ladies Handicap. Fri 05th Aug
Review curragh 16th Jul
Aidan O'Brien claimed his fifth victory in the Darley Irish Oaks, but it was Seventh Heaven and not odds-on favourite Even Song who came out on topSat 16th Jul
Ladies Derby glory for Mooney and Zeftan
Zeftan bolted up by nine lengths in the Boodles Ladies Derby Handicap at the Curragh, with Helen Mooney the pilot on board. Sat 16th Jul
Knight's wins three on the spin
Four previous visits to Dundalk hadn't yielded a win for Knight's Parade, but off a 133 day break he returned to the polytrack to land the concluding Ladbrokes (Q.R.) Handicap in good style under Lisa O'Neill. Fri 20th Feb
Navan preview
Willie McCreery has high hopes for his two runners in the Irish Stallion Farms EBF Median Auction Maiden at Navan today. Fri 11th Jul
Review curragh 29th Jun
Thistle Bird landed the first Group One triumph of her career as she took the honours in the Newbridge Silverware Pretty Polly Stakes at the CurraghSun 29th Jun
Keatley off the mark on home soil
Adrian Keatley trained his first winner in Ireland when Zeftan caused a 14/1 surprise in the Macari's Of Kildare Ladies Derby Handicap at the Curragh. Sun 29th Jun
Lean And Keen continues in good form
It was hardly surprising to hear trainer Sean Byrne speak fondly of his charge, Lean And Keen after he'd landed the Cork Racecourse Handicap under Pat Smullen. Fri 23rd May
Treble for O'Brien as Egyptian delivers
Joseph O’Brien completed a treble at Dundalk as he got Egyptian Warrior up close home to win the Dual Racing Sunday 17th August At Dundalk Stadium Handicap. Fri 25th Apr
Review dundalk 14th Mar
Wither Hills has done most of his racing over jumps but with his attention turned to the level he took the Best Catering At Champions Restaurant Dundalk Stadium Maiden on the all-weather trackFri 14th Mar
Corby's Revolution picks up momentum
Jockey Sean Corby gained his second career victory when keeping Revoution (12/1) arrow straight as the pair headed for home in the mile apprentice handicap in Dundalk. Fri 14th Mar
Monaghan & Mourani take Apprentice honours
Marc Monaghan recorded his first success of the season aboard Midnight Soprano in the Group 3 Noblesse Stakes at Cork recently, and he followed up this evening by taking the eFlow Rewardcard Apprentice Derby under the John Oxx trained Mourani. Fri 28th Jun
Review limerick 5th May
Inis Meain added a Listed victory to his progressive CV with a commanding success in the feature Martin Molony Stakes at LimerickSun 05th May
Zeftan scores for McCreery & Hussey
The Peter McCreery trained Zeftan landed an on-course gamble as he took the Great Limerick Run Maiden under Michael Hussey. Sun 05th May
Review dundalk 5th Apr
Gale Force Ten lived up to his billing as the odds-on favourite for the Elusive Pimpernel Patton Stakes at Dundalk as he showed too much toe for the oppositionFri 05th Apr
Romantic scores maiden win
Trainer Paddy Rogers succeeded where Frankel's trainer failed when getting Romantic to win a race, shedding his maiden tag in the www.thetote.com Maiden at Dundalk this evening. Fri 05th Apr
'Know-all' Lonan wins for Halford/Foley
Dundalk's Leading Trainer Michael Halford was on the mark again at the Co Louth venue this evening when his Lonan landed the Dundalk Stadium - Light Up Your Night Maiden. Fri 01st Mar
After race at Curragh Sun, 16th Jul, 2017 (1st) 
I'm delighted for him. He seems to like the Curragh anyway,. He was probably a little bit unlucky last night. You could say Emma (Smith-Chaston) was a bit out of her ground but then Katie Walsh was behind her (on the winner). It would be easy to blame her but he was just a little unlucky. Hopefully we'll keep coming back here with him. There is no point going anywhere else. Any yard would be glad to have him.
Adrian Paul Keatley
I'm delighted for him. He seems to like the Curragh anyway,. He was probably a little bit unlucky last night. You could say Emma (Smith-Chaston) was a bit out of her ground but then Katie Walsh was behind her (on the winner). It would be easy to blame her but he was just a little unlucky. Hopefully we'll keep coming back here with him. There is no point going anywhere else. Any yard would be glad to have him.
Adrian Paul Keatley
After race at Curragh Fri, 30th Jun, 2017 (1st)
He likes this place. He had a niggly injury at the backend of last season and it was probably a blessing as he likes to be fresh. He’s spot on once he gets a run under his belt. He could come back here on Oaks weekend for the Ladies Derby. He travelled like a dream and did the same here last year as well.
Adrian Paul Keatley
He likes this place. He had a niggly injury at the backend of last season and it was probably a blessing as he likes to be fresh. He’s spot on once he gets a run under his belt. He could come back here on Oaks weekend for the Ladies Derby. He travelled like a dream and did the same here last year as well.
Adrian Paul Keatley
After race at Curragh Sat, 16th Jul, 2016 (1st)
He had a long time off. We gave him a run in Naas and knew it would bring him on. We were happy with him coming here. He had 4lb less than when he won it two years ago and Helen was taking off 7lb so it worked out well. She gave him a great ride. She might have won a bit too far but we won't be too concerned about that. We're delighted with him and we'll see if there is anything in Galway for him. He does love this place though and seems better on a big galloping track. We'll have a look and see what is coming up and see how he is in the morning.
Adrian Paul Keatley
He had a long time off. We gave him a run in Naas and knew it would bring him on. We were happy with him coming here. He had 4lb less than when he won it two years ago and Helen was taking off 7lb so it worked out well. She gave him a great ride. She might have won a bit too far but we won't be too concerned about that. We're delighted with him and we'll see if there is anything in Galway for him. He does love this place though and seems better on a big galloping track. We'll have a look and see what is coming up and see how he is in the morning.
Adrian Paul Keatley
After race at Curragh Sun, 29th Jun, 2014 (1st)
That's my first winner in Ireland. I've had winners at Chepstow and Ayr before. I got the licence in April and have six in training. He's a monkey but today suited him. They went slow and he was weaving in and out and he landed there. In Haydock the last day in a small field he managed to finish fourth when on his ability it should have been easy for him. Hopefully he can win another couple.
Adrian Paul Keatley
That's my first winner in Ireland. I've had winners at Chepstow and Ayr before. I got the licence in April and have six in training. He's a monkey but today suited him. They went slow and he was weaving in and out and he landed there. In Haydock the last day in a small field he managed to finish fourth when on his ability it should have been easy for him. Hopefully he can win another couple.
Adrian Paul Keatley
After race at Limerick Sun, 5th May, 2013 (1st)
He did it well and we will see what the handicapper does now but he might go to Leopardstown.He will go further and he has a fair future. The way things worked out he was unlucky at Dundalk. He is sharp enough for a mile but he is bred to stay.
Peter McCreery
He did it well and we will see what the handicapper does now but he might go to Leopardstown.He will go further and he has a fair future. The way things worked out he was unlucky at Dundalk. He is sharp enough for a mile but he is bred to stay.
Peter McCreery
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