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Aranhill Chief (IRE)
19yo b g 2007Track Horse
Track Horse
Aranhill Chief (IRE)
b g 2007Last Win
Roscommon Mon, 13th Jun, 16 14/1, K C Sexton
(3552 days)
Last Run
Galway Fri, 2nd Aug, 19
p.u., 20/1, P T Enright
(2407 days)
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Win %
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Level Stk
Hurdle IRE
20
2
2
10%
€20,247.5
8.00
Chase IRE
33
4
6
12%
€93,315
20.00
NHF IRE
4
1
1
25%
€5,390
-0.75
PtoP
2
0
0
Under Rules Total
57
7
9
12%
27.25
Form Figures
FP53168-791825BP440-05446111035-01905P243-5614238U-24064-0095P-P3P/
Form Timeline
Form Figures - FP53168-791825BP440-05446111035-01905P243-5614238U-24064-0095P-P3P/
Date Course Conditions
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MorningSP
30Jul12 Gal 16f Good 4-7y NHF(8K)
11-7[33/1]3rd of 20, 8.25L behind Cul Baire
Mr D G Lavery
66/133/1
Change of Trainer S J Mahon
20May12 Str 24f Good 5y Point to Point
12-0[10/1]pulled up in race won by Blue Kascade
P A King
10/1
Handler T.C. Quinn
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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.
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Reports in which Aranhill Chief (IRE) was mentioned
Early August Galway and it must be Minella Beau
Minella Beau left behind form figures of ‘pp’ off a 218 day break to win for the third time in succession on August 2nd at Ballybrit, in the Guinness Galway Blazers Handicap Chase. Fri 02nd Aug
Ravenhill brings up Elliott and Russell's brace
Ravenhill was strongest at the finish of the Galway Races Galway Plate Trial Handicap Chase in Limerick as he gave Gordon Elliott and Davy Russell a double on the card. Sat 13th Jul
Byrnes seals double with Rock On Fruity
Charles Byrnes landed the featured Galway Plate Trial Handicap Chase in Limerick With Rock On Fruity who was the second leg of a double for the trainer. Sun 09th Jul
Elliott fires two darts at Limerick feature
Galway Festival clues could be on offer in the feature race of the day at Limerick today. Sun 09th Jul
Bridge wins another big Ballinrobe prize
"His dam is a full-sister to Hear The Echo who won the Irish National," said John Ryan after his Kilcarry Bridge (8/1) won a Mayo version of same in the McHale backed near three miler 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
Review galway 29th Jul
Tony Martin registered a double on day five of the Galway Festival, highlighted by Golden Spear's comeback victory in the Guinness HandicapFri 29th Jul
Russell gets a winner after trying week
On Fiddlers Green was popular in the betting from an early stage for the Guinness Galway Blazers Handicap Chase and he gave Davy Russell a very much deserved first victory of Galway 2016. Fri 29th Jul
Review roscommon 13th Jun
Aranhill Chief repeated his victory of 12 months ago in the thetote.com Connacht National Handicap Chase at RoscommonMon 13th Jun
Chief defends his Connacht National crown
Aranhill Chief put in a determined display to land the www.thetote.com Connacht National Handicap Chase for the second year in-a-row. Mon 13th Jun
Aranhill back to defend his Connacht crown
Aranhill Chief faces 11 rivals as he bids to defend his title in the thetote.com Connacht National Handicap Chase at Roscommon. Mon 13th Jun
Don Cossack makes smooth return to action
Don Cossack took the first step on what connections hope will lead to the Gold Cup at Cheltenham next March when making an impressive return to action at Punchestown in the Irish Daily Star Chase. Thu 15th Oct
Walsh doubles up on Minion
The veteran Valours Minion gained his fourth win of the year when claiming the Meath Farm Machinery Handicap Chase at Navan. Sat 26th Sep
Galway Blazers preview
Last year's first and second, Aranhill Chief and Usuel Smurfer, are back to contest the Guinness Galway Blazers Handicap Chase. Fri 31st Jul
Kilbeggan preview
The Midlands National Handicap Chase is the feature at Kilbeggan on Friday evening and owners Gigginstown House Stud have five horses declared for this valuable contest. Fri 17th Jul
Aranhill the Chief in Connacht National
Aranhill Chief fended off Abolitionist to take the glory in thetote.com Connacht National Handicap Chase over an extended three miles at Roscommon. Mon 08th Jun
Review roscommon 8th Jun
Aranhill Chief showed excellent resolution to come out on top in the thetote.com Connacht National Handicap Chase at RoscommonMon 08th Jun
Roscommon preview
Joint top-weight Leavethelighton bids to get a deserved big-race win to his name as he lines up in the feature at Roscommon this evening, the thetote.com Connacht National Handicap Chase. Mon 08th Jun
Review galway 27th Oct
Very Wood was made to work harder than expected as he made a winning debut over fences in the W.B. Gavin & Co. E.B.F. Beginners Chase at GalwayMon 27th Oct
Heskin opens account for new boss
Adrian Heskin recorded a first winner in the colours of Barry Connell since his recently announced link-up with the top owner as Black Benny landed the Ennis Lifts Handicap Chase at Galway. Mon 27th Oct
Roscommon Preview
Niall Madden hopes Shake The Bucket's consistency can be rewarded in the At The Races EBF Kilbegnet Novice Chase at Roscommon this afternoon. Mon 29th Sep
Killarney preview
Trainer Stephen Mahon is keeping his fingers crossed stable star Aranhill Chief can continue his superb summer campaign in the At The Races Handicap Chase at Killarney. Sat 23rd Aug
Review galway 1st Aug
Tony Martin has enjoyed a terrific Galway Festival and the County Meath handler added another feature race to his tally when Artful Artist took the valuable Guinness HandicapFri 01st Aug
Martin makes further big gains at Galway
Tony Martin landed his third feature race in five days at the Galway Festival when Artful Artist joined his stable companions Quick Jack (Connacht Hotel (QR) Handicap) and Thomas Edison (Guinness Galway Hurdle Handicap) in big race glory in the Guinness Handicap. Fri 01st Aug
Chief making Ballybrit his own
The race was marred by fatalities – 2012 Galway Plate hero Bob Lingo, and Beneficial Spirit, but local horse Aranhill Chief brought up a famous Ballybrit double when landing the Guinness Galway Blazers Handicap Chase. Fri 01st Aug
Review galway 31st Jul
The JP McManus-owned Thomas Edison was a popular winner of the Guinness Galway Hurdle on day four of the FestivalThu 31st Jul
Chief calls the tune for the locals
There was a hugely popular local success in the opening GuinnessPlus App Beginners Chase as Ballindereen, County Galway owner/breeder Pakie Kelly's Aranhill Chief prevailed under Denis O'Regan for trainer Stephen Mahon. Thu 31st Jul
Aranhill is Chief of Bellewstown
Punters who bet on horses to win the race they won last year secured a juicy 10/1 payout in Bellewstown as Aranhill Chief duly won for the second year in-a-row. Sun 06th Jul
Ballinrobe preview
Ballinrobe plays host to an eight-race card on Tuesday evening with the full track extension coming into use for the first time. Tue 24th Jun
More Ballinrobe joy for Mahon
In May of 2012 Stephen Mahon's Usa landed a gamble at Ballinrobe having been runner-up the previous day. Well in the case of his Green Thirty Two he was fourth yesterday but he stepped up three places less than twenty four hours later to claim the McGrath Quarries 50th Anniversary Handicap Hurdle. Tue 23rd Jul
Review ballinrobe 23rd Jul
A thrilling finish to Ballinrobe's McHale Engineering Hurdle saw Darroun record a last-gasp victory for Willie Mullins and Ruby WalshTue 23rd Jul
Darroun wins but only just
Robbie Dunne's effort on Aranhill Chief in the McHale Engineering Hurdle deserved more, but bigger names than the Dubliner have come up short against Ruby Walsh in a finish and favourite backers have the multiple champion to thank for Darroun's win at Ballinrobe. Tue 23rd Jul
'Lovely ground' suits Raydari well
French-bred Raydari fairly bounced off the quick turf at Roscommon when winning Division 1 of the Pyramid Bookmakers Handicap at Roscommon over two miles. Tue 09th Jul
Aranhill Chief springs 16/1 surprise
Aranhill Chief sprang a 16/1 (33/1 last night with Paddy Power) surprise by taking the Panda Hurdle under Robbie Dunne for trainer Stephen Mahon. Sun 07th Jul
337/1 Ballinrobe double for Quinn and Mahon
The second longest priced runner in the field, Five Hawk Wings (25/1) completed a 337/1 double for the Stephen Mahon yard when landing the concluding Western People Flat Race at Ballinrobe. Tue 30th Apr
Aranhill sends favourite backers home happy
The Stephen Mahon trained Aranhill Chief sent favourite backers home happy as he took the lady riders bumper under Aine O’Connor at the odds of 9/4. Thu 23rd Aug
After race at Roscommon Mon, 13th Jun, 2016 (1st) 
He's a tough little horse and winning this race with him last year was the first time I was so impressed with him. However that evening, I thought he broke his pelvis being left out in the field and I was so long getting him back and when he did come back, he wasn't jumping as good as the way he could. I was disgusted with the way he jumped at Ballinrobe - he was like a horse going out for a beginners chase for the first time. It was duck-or-no-dinner with him the other morning when I rode him at five furlong pace over fences and he schooled really well. My horses were out of form but they're back now and he'll go back and try to win the Galway Blazers again (won it in 2014).
S J Mahon
He's a tough little horse and winning this race with him last year was the first time I was so impressed with him. However that evening, I thought he broke his pelvis being left out in the field and I was so long getting him back and when he did come back, he wasn't jumping as good as the way he could. I was disgusted with the way he jumped at Ballinrobe - he was like a horse going out for a beginners chase for the first time. It was duck-or-no-dinner with him the other morning when I rode him at five furlong pace over fences and he schooled really well. My horses were out of form but they're back now and he'll go back and try to win the Galway Blazers again (won it in 2014).
S J Mahon
After race at Roscommon Mon, 8th Jun, 2015 (1st)
That's the first time I rode now with Stephen. He was confident he would get the trip. He fancied him a lot. He battled. He likes quick ground. That was perfect for him there. I got a bit tight to it (the last) but when the horse came to him he stuck his head down and he battled. The last night I wanted to get a run into him and the ground turned overnight. Paul Carberry gave him a peach of a ride and didn't abuse him. If he didn't have that run he probably wouldn't have been winning tonight. I didn't really want to run on the ground but he was in so I decided not to pull him out. He's won twice around Galway. That'll be the plan and we'll see what the handicapper does with him. Somebody said to me the other day that I'd be trying to get him dropped a few pounds but I said I was trying to get him up for a change!
S J Mahon
That's the first time I rode now with Stephen. He was confident he would get the trip. He fancied him a lot. He battled. He likes quick ground. That was perfect for him there. I got a bit tight to it (the last) but when the horse came to him he stuck his head down and he battled. The last night I wanted to get a run into him and the ground turned overnight. Paul Carberry gave him a peach of a ride and didn't abuse him. If he didn't have that run he probably wouldn't have been winning tonight. I didn't really want to run on the ground but he was in so I decided not to pull him out. He's won twice around Galway. That'll be the plan and we'll see what the handicapper does with him. Somebody said to me the other day that I'd be trying to get him dropped a few pounds but I said I was trying to get him up for a change!
S J Mahon
After race at Galway Fri, 1st Aug, 2014 (1st)
It was the biggest decision I've ever had with a horse . whether to run again or not. If he hadn't won today they'd all be asking why did I pull him out again. He had a swim this morning to loosen him out. I said after he won over hurdles in Bellewstown that he could be a Galway Plate horse some day and hopefully that's what he'll be. There was a lot of carnage in the race and I hope all the horses and jockeys are okay.
S J Mahon
It was the biggest decision I've ever had with a horse . whether to run again or not. If he hadn't won today they'd all be asking why did I pull him out again. He had a swim this morning to loosen him out. I said after he won over hurdles in Bellewstown that he could be a Galway Plate horse some day and hopefully that's what he'll be. There was a lot of carnage in the race and I hope all the horses and jockeys are okay.
S J Mahon
After race at Galway Thu, 31st Jul, 2014 (1st)
I'm delighted for Pakie who is like my principal owner Tom Quinn . very loyal . a solid Galway man who leaves me alone to get on with things.
S J Mahon
I'm delighted for Pakie who is like my principal owner Tom Quinn . very loyal . a solid Galway man who leaves me alone to get on with things.
S J Mahon
After race at Bellewstown Sun, 6th Jul, 2014 (1st)
I think he could be a Galway Plate horse for next year. I decided to go to Ballinrobe the last day to give him a hurdle run. I thought he would have put up a much better show, but they watered the hell out of the ground and it was dead. If it wasn't for Bellewstown I probably wouldn't be involved in racing as I was brought up near here. My first memory was coming here when five with my father. The owner breeder Pa Kelly is from Galway and is 76 and is still training greyhounds.
S J Mahon
I think he could be a Galway Plate horse for next year. I decided to go to Ballinrobe the last day to give him a hurdle run. I thought he would have put up a much better show, but they watered the hell out of the ground and it was dead. If it wasn't for Bellewstown I probably wouldn't be involved in racing as I was brought up near here. My first memory was coming here when five with my father. The owner breeder Pa Kelly is from Galway and is 76 and is still training greyhounds.
S J Mahon
After race at Bellewstown Sun, 7th Jul, 2013 (1st)
The only reason I ran him here is because he was balloted out of the next. He had good bumper form last year and he won here in August but his form fell apart a bit after that and he had a touch of ringworm after his last run.
S J Mahon
The only reason I ran him here is because he was balloted out of the next. He had good bumper form last year and he won here in August but his form fell apart a bit after that and he had a touch of ringworm after his last run.
S J Mahon
After race at Bellewstown Thu, 23rd Aug, 2012 (1st)
He is way better on good ground. When we declared him yesterday we were expecting good to yielding ground and but for his run at Clonmel on soft (fifth behind Reafadda) I would have pulled him out. He has run in two point-to-points but I'm going to be concentrating more on bumpers with him. He is a tricky ride and I told Aine to play him as late as you can. She gave him a lovely ride and to be fair he was off the bridle turning in.
S J Mahon
He is way better on good ground. When we declared him yesterday we were expecting good to yielding ground and but for his run at Clonmel on soft (fifth behind Reafadda) I would have pulled him out. He has run in two point-to-points but I'm going to be concentrating more on bumpers with him. He is a tricky ride and I told Aine to play him as late as you can. She gave him a lovely ride and to be fair he was off the bridle turning in.
S J Mahon
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