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Ballyward (IRE)
14yo b g 17th Apr 2012Track Horse

Track Horse
Ballyward (IRE)
b g 17th Apr 2012Last Win
Naas Sun, 27th Jan, 19 7/2, R Walsh
(2594 days)
Last Run
Cheltenham Tue, 12th Mar, 19
fell, 9/4Fav, Mr P W Mullins
(2550 days)
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Wins
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Win %
Earnings
Level Stk
Hurdle IRE
3
1
0
33%
€15,700
-1.10
Chase IRE
2
1
1
50%
€29,800
2.50
NHF IRE
1
1
0
100%
€6,875
0.90
Hurdle GB
1
0
0
0%
£7,263
-1.00
Chase GB
1
0
0
0%
0
-1.00
PtoP
1
0
1
Under Rules Total
8
3
1
38%
0.30
Form Figures
21-4-1442-1F/
Form Timeline
Form Figures - 21-4-1442-1F/
Date Course Conditions
Race Result
Jockey
Class
n
MorningSP
31Dec18 Pun 25f Good 4y+ NovCh(14K)
11-12[9/4]sr2nd of 7, shd behind Shady Operator
P Townend
7/49/4
Change of Trainer W P Mullins
Handler Colin S. McKeever
Nov 2012
November National Hunt Sale (Tattersalls (Ireland))
Mr. Patrick Molloy
Purchaser: Litttle Hill Farm
€14,500
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
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Class
Date
Sale
Consignor
Purchaser
Price
Nov 2012
November National Hunt Sale (Tattersalls (Ireland))
Mr. Patrick Molloy
Purchaser: Litttle Hill Farm
€14,500
Lots Sold: 679
Prices
Avg: €11,877
Median: €8,000
Maximum: €110,000
Reports in which Ballyward (IRE) was mentioned

Codd lands controversial NH Chase on Le Breuil
Both dual point-to-point champions and natives of County Wexford, Jamie Codd and Barry O'Neill fought out a tremendous finish to what proved a controversial four-mile National Hunt Chase as the Ben Pauling-trainer Le Breuil scored at odds of 14/1. Tue 12th Mar
Market off the mark as Robcour's 'outsider' Party wins
Poker Party, one of two in the Free Trial At Racingtv.com/Freetrial Novice Handicap Chase, for owners Robcour, came out on top to prove happenings in the market beforehand well wide of the mark. Sun 27th Jan
Ballyward wins 1st race over fences in Naas Grade Three
Placed in a point-to-point at the beginning of his career Ballyward broke his maiden at the second attempt over racecourse fences in the Grade Three Naas Racecourse Business Club Novice Chase. Sun 27th Jan
Mullins pair can't cope with Shady Operator
Shady Operator (11/4 into 7/4 favourite) got many punters off to a winning start in the Tote Supporting Irish Racing Beginners Chase at Punchestown. Mon 31st Dec
Santini heads Henderson's squad in pursuit of Albert Bartlett prize
Santini leads a four-strong team for Nicky Henderson in the Albert Bartlett Novices' Hurdle at Cheltenham today. Fri 16th Mar
Santini heads Henderson's squad in pursuit of Albert Bartlett prize
Santini leads a four-strong team for Nicky Henderson in the Albert Bartlett Novices' Hurdle at Cheltenham today. Wed 14th Mar
Review naas 28th Jan
Willie Mullins and Paul Townend secured a treble at Naas, including Sandsend's thrilling win in the Grade Three Limestone Lad HurdleSun 28th Jan

Albert Bartlett candidate completes Mullins' & Townend's treble
Willie Mullins and his stand-in stable jockey Paul Townend completed a treble at Naas today as Ballyward produced, in the words of the Champion Trainer, a “very dour performance.. in a hell of a race” to win the I.N.H. Stallion Owners EBF Maiden Hurdle. Sun 28th Jan
De Bromhead strikes again with Dicey
Dicey O'reilly continued a terrific Christmas run for Henry de Bromhead when claiming the Pigsback.com Maiden Hurdle at Leopardstown. Fri 29th Dec
Ballyward impresses for five-star Mullins
Ballyward gave Willie Mullins five winners at Leopardstown today with an authoritative display in the bumper. Tue 27th Dec
Review leopardstown 27th Dec
Douvan delivered another performance of the highest order as Willie Mullins and Ruby Walsh once again dominated proceedings at LeopardstownTue 27th Dec
After race at Naas Sun, 27th Jan, 2019 (1st)
I’m delighted with that considering it was just his second run over fences. Whether we give him another run over a shorter trip for experience before Cheltenham I’m not sure,.
W P Mullins
I’m delighted with that considering it was just his second run over fences. Whether we give him another run over a shorter trip for experience before Cheltenham I’m not sure,.
W P Mullins
After race at Naas Sun, 28th Jan, 2018 (1st)
I think that was a hell of a race and I'd be tempted to bring him for either the Ballymore or the Albert Bartlett after that sort of performance. The two horses pulled right away from the others, and our fellow was at it up there all the way through the race. That was a very dour performance and he's a funny horse, as if he wasn't pulling, he was pulling up. He was green halfway up the straight and when he got something to battle with, he kept going. He was idling when he was left in front after the second last. I think he had to run two races in one there and still won. I think he's a fair sort and he can only improve. He disappointed me at Christmas, and he should improve away to the spring. I don't know if we have time to give him another run before bringing him across; he'll probably have to go on that run.
W P Mullins
I think that was a hell of a race and I'd be tempted to bring him for either the Ballymore or the Albert Bartlett after that sort of performance. The two horses pulled right away from the others, and our fellow was at it up there all the way through the race. That was a very dour performance and he's a funny horse, as if he wasn't pulling, he was pulling up. He was green halfway up the straight and when he got something to battle with, he kept going. He was idling when he was left in front after the second last. I think he had to run two races in one there and still won. I think he's a fair sort and he can only improve. He disappointed me at Christmas, and he should improve away to the spring. I don't know if we have time to give him another run before bringing him across; he'll probably have to go on that run.
W P Mullins
After race at Leopardstown Tue, 27th Dec, 2016 (1st)
He gallops all day. He probably showed us a bit more speed than he shows us at home. He stays all day. We’ll probably go for a winners' bumpers somewhere with him and keep him for novice hurdling next year. I’d say he wouldn’t have any problem going back to two miles on softer ground. Today is probably very good ground and that’s why we ran over two-and-a-half. I think with his pedigree once we get into proper winter ground he will be very competitive over two miles.
W P Mullins
He gallops all day. He probably showed us a bit more speed than he shows us at home. He stays all day. We’ll probably go for a winners' bumpers somewhere with him and keep him for novice hurdling next year. I’d say he wouldn’t have any problem going back to two miles on softer ground. Today is probably very good ground and that’s why we ran over two-and-a-half. I think with his pedigree once we get into proper winter ground he will be very competitive over two miles.
W P Mullins
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