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The Truant (IRE) 9yo b g 23rd Feb 2017

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The Truant (IRE) b g 23rd Feb 2017

Sire

Mastercraftsman (IRE)

Dam

Invincible Cara (IRE)

Dam's Sire

Invincible Spirit (IRE)

Owner

Dare To Dream Racing

Trainer

M J Attwater

Breeder

Windflower Overseas

Last Win

Punchestown Tue, 14th Oct, 25 17/2, E Staples Paul W Flynn (147 days)

Last Run

Lingfield Mon, 8th Dec, 25 4th, 14/1, Ryan Kavanagh (92 days)

Lifetime

Runs

Wins

Places

Win %

Earnings

Level Stk

Flat IRE

€47,432.5

17.00

Hurdle IRE

€26,535

-14.50

Flat GB

£436

-1.00

Hurdle GB

-1.00

Barrier IRE

0.00

Under Rules Total

0.50

Form Figures

25950-536704-9400963552-7P21420566-65462-96021230270-974129063051866184-

Form Timeline

Form Figures - 25950-536704-9400963552-7P21420566-65462-96021230270-974129063051866184-

Date Course Conditions

Race Result

Jockey

Class n

MorningSP

Change of Trainer Paul W Flynn to M J Attwater

Change of Trainer Peter Fahey to Paul W Flynn

17Jul22 Cur 12f Good 3y+ F(0K)

12-0[18/1]2nd of 14, 1.25L behind Takarengo

Darren Harrison

Rated 58

50/118/1

Change of Trainer Mrs John Harrington to Peter Fahey

05Jun19 Naa 6f 2y Barrier Trial

2nd of 6, behind Natural Power

Shane Foley

Nov 2018

November National Hunt Sale (Tattersalls (Ireland))

Commons Stud

Purchaser: BBA Ireland

€800

Lots Sold: 770

Prices

Avg: €16,879

Median: €11,000

Maximum: €200,000

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 2018

November National Hunt Sale (Tattersalls (Ireland))

Commons Stud

Purchaser: BBA Ireland

€800

Lots Sold: 770

Prices

Avg: €16,879

Median: €11,000

Maximum: €200,000

Reports in which The Truant (IRE) was mentioned

92/1 Punchestown double for Paul Flynn

After The Truant's win earlier in the afternoon at Punchestown, trainer Paul Flynn landed another leg of the William Hill Each Way Extra Challenge Series when Pourquoi Poi readily landed the handicap hurdle over 2m4f. Tue 14th Oct

Top marks for The Truant's jumping at Punchestown

The Truant (15/2) has had a productive year and added to two Flat wins in 2025 when landing Punchestown's William Hill Each Way Extra Challenge Series Handicap Hurdle over two miles. Tue 14th Oct

Ballycommon Chapel gets her day in the sun

Following on from The Truant in race six, Ballycommon Chapel was another big priced winner at 14/1 in the concluding Dan Cowman Memorial Handicap over two miles in Tramore. Sat 16th Aug

The Truant gives Roche his Tramore brace

Leigh Roche doubled up in Tramore when riding bottom-weight The Truant to victory in the two-mile handicap for Paul Flynn. Sat 16th Aug

Louiescall makes all to land Fegentri under Padgett

Thu 07th Aug

In-foal Curious Bride wins nicely for Cusack

Eamonn O'Connell was delighted to saddle a winner in Leopardstown through Curious Bride (12/1) in the Turkish Jockey Club Handicap. Thu 24th Jul

Compensation for Elle Dorado Rock in Navan’s finale

Well-supported Elle Dorado Rock (11/8f) improved one position on Wednesday’s unlucky Gowran runner-up effort to land Navan’s concluding Navan Racecourse Handicap today, scoring under champion jockey Colin Keane . Sat 26th Apr

The Truant proves too strong for Navan rivals

The Truant recorded the third win of his career when staying on best under Robert Whearty to claim the Enjoy Hospitality At Navan Racecourse Handicap at the County Meath track. Tue 08th Apr

Early Arrival delivered late to win featured race at Sligo

The James Barcoe trained Early Arrival was delivered with a well timed challenge by Kieran Callaghan to win the featured Lighthouse At Clifford Electrical Handicap Hurdle at Sligo. Thu 08th Aug

Pidoyne completes quick double for de Bromhead

Pidoyne completed a quick double for Henry de Bromhead, as she bounced back to form in the Re/Max Team Earley Handicap Hurdle. Mon 08th Jul

Golden Temple brings up hat-trick with first win on the level

A winner on his two most recent starts over hurdles, the Noel Meade trained Golden Temple opened his account on the flat when staying on in determined fashion to land the JJ Mahon & Sons Irish EBF Stayers Handicap at the Curragh. Fri 28th Jun

The Truant swaps syndicates for second success

The Truant (4/1jf) registered a second career success today, following up last August's win at Sligo with another at the course, in the Lake Isle Of Innisfree Handicap Hurdle (Div II) for trainer Paul Flynn and jockey Kevin Sexton. Tue 11th Jun

Cromwell completes cross-card double

After his win earlier at Wexford with One Night Standard Gavin Cromwell completed an across the card double at Navan courtesy of Global Export under Robert Whearty in the first division of the Troytown Bar Handicap. Sat 18th May

Red-letter day for Tobin in Limerick

Wed 27th Dec

Lord Erskine stays every yard in nightcap

Lord Erskine won the eighth race of his career when staying on stoutly in the extended mile and six handicap at Listowel. Thu 22nd Sep

Gonetomillgrove and McAteer a winning combination

It has definitely paid to be on the pace in Galway this evening and Gonetomillgrove was another horse to make all in the apprentice handicap. Tue 06th Sep

Ewing back in business as Fahey continues good run

The Truant continued the good run of form for the Peter Fahey yard, as he registered his first career success in the last at Sligo this evening, the Rockshore Cider Handicap. Wed 03rd Aug

Eric Mc gets his Christmas winner at Limerick

Cahirdown Boy (11/1) led from an early stage and saw off all challengers in the straight to land the Roches Feeds Handicap Hurdle. Mon 27th Dec

Natural Power comes through after lightning storm at Down Royal

Severe lightning saw the Foran Equine Irish EBF Auction Maiden go off six minutes late but favourite backers were happy in the aftermath as Natural Power got it done under Robbie Colgan at Down Royal. Sat 31st Aug

Down Royal preview

Dinard Rose bids to make the most of her light weight in the longest race of the Irish Flat season, the Ladbrokes Ulster Cesarewitch, at Down Royal today. Sat 31st Aug

After race at Punchestown Tue, 14th Oct, 2025 (1st)

He had been running really well on the Flat all year but had been disappointing over hurdles. That ground was perfect for him. The ground during the year was getting too tacky and he was just struggling on it. He needs proper good ground over hurdles nowadays. If he had better form over hurdles, he jumps a fence really well and I would have chanced chasing. I knew this place can produce lovely ground at this time of year so it was worth a shot, otherwise I was giving up with the hurdles. It’s great to see, he done it so well. He’s in the online sale next week. If he gets sold on Tuesday, he’ll be gone. I think he’d win hurdles all day in England, just with the way the ground is — it’s nicer ground over there. He’d also be a lovely horse for the all-weather over two miles over there. Their winter tracks can be good ground but over here, bar Thurles, you won’t get much better ground and it’s much better racing too.

Paul W Flynn

After race at Navan Tue, 8th Apr, 2025 (1st)

He actually surprised us a little bit. I always thought he wanted soft ground with pedigree and everything. We kind of figured out in the middle of last year that he didn't. In fairness to Kevin Sexton, he said he's definitely a better horse on good ground. He ran well over hurdles the last day too. He was second in the Curragh in a two-mile handicap last year. I hope the race is still there and we will try and get into that. He doesn't mind a cut either, so he's a great summer horse. He's versatile and, the way they water anyway, you are going to have to be. He hasn't improved dramatically and I don't think it was probably the best contest but it was ideal anyway. They (Thirteen Apostles Racing Syndicate) will need a new liver now!

Paul W Flynn

After race at Sligo Tue, 11th Jun, 2024 (1st)

I go back a long way with Kevin and it's great to give him a few winners. He knew this horse from Peter's (Fahey) and gave him a great ride. His form suggests he wants softer ground but he handled that well.

Paul W Flynn

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