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High Court Cave (IRE)
6yo b g 2020Track Horse

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High Court Cave (IRE)
b g 2020Last Win
Downpatrick Fri, 19th Sep, 25 8/13Fav, Mr O McGill
(168 days)
Last Run
Downpatrick Fri, 19th Sep, 25
1st, 8/13Fav, Mr O McGill
(168 days)
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Win %
Earnings
Level Stk
Hurdle IRE
5
1
1
20%
€9,400
-3.38
NHF IRE
2
1
0
50%
€6,850
1.00
PtoP
3
1
0
Under Rules Total
7
2
1
29%
-2.38
Form Figures
4F141-07021-
Form Timeline
Form Figures - 4F141-07021-
Date Course Conditions
Race Result
Jockey
Class
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MorningSP
Change of Trainer Noel C Kelly
Handler Noel C. Kelly
May 2023
May Store Sale (Tattersalls (Ireland))
Boardsmill Stud
Purchaser: Lot Not Sold
€6,000
Lots Sold: 168
Prices
Avg: €14,264
Median: €11,750
Maximum: €65,000
Dec 2020
December NH Sale (Goffs Ireland)
Moorhead, Mr. Barry
Purchaser: Boardsmill Stud
€11,500
Lots Sold: 326
Prices
Avg: €16,010
Median: €10,000
Maximum: €530,000
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
May 2023
May Store Sale (Tattersalls (Ireland))
Boardsmill Stud
Purchaser: Lot Not Sold
€6,000
Lots Sold: 168
Prices
Avg: €14,264
Median: €11,750
Maximum: €65,000
Dec 2020
December NH Sale (Goffs Ireland)
Moorhead, Mr. Barry
Purchaser: Boardsmill Stud
€11,500
Lots Sold: 326
Prices
Avg: €16,010
Median: €10,000
Maximum: €530,000
Reports in which High Court Cave (IRE) was mentioned

High Court Cave justifies favouritism in Downpatrick curtain raiser
The Noel Kelly trained High Court Cave recorded a first success over flights when landing short odds in the opening Randox Maiden Hurdle at Downpatrick. Fri 19th Sep
Queally's Kauto makes the most of his opportunity
Ridden and trained by Declan Queally, Bal Kauto led home 19 rivals in the Tote Money-Back 2nd Every Race Today Handicap Hurdle. Wed 30th Jul
High Court Cave ready to work in Punchestown
High Court Cave has his second run over flights at Punchestown with Noel Kelly reporting him to be in good form albeit with reservations over the deep ground. Mon 24th Feb
Kelly doubles up with Cave
Noel Kelly doubled up at Sligo this afternoon when High Court Cave swept into the lead turning for home in the concluding bumper this evening. Wed 21st Aug
After race at Downpatrick Fri, 19th Sep, 2025 (1st)
I was in two minds to go for the handicap hurdle or the maiden and it was a flick of a coin - it turned out alright!. He's a very useful jockey and rides him out at home and all. Oran is a good lad and knows the time of day. We probably didn't get the straightest of runs with him the last two weeks, he had wee issues that annoyed him a bit. We were in two minds whether we were going to run him or not even. I'm delighted he did that. It was that bad a race you had to go and give him a chance. He had a very good run in Galway. I'll pick out another race. He's a local man, Victor McCrea (owner), he lives beside me and helps me out a lot all the way. He has three or four horses with me and he bought them all himself, and they are all very lucky to him. He (High Court Cave) has plenty of ability on his day - he has a point-to-point and a bumper and a hurdle. He is probably an out-and-out chaser down the line. I've no plans yet, I don't like running them too quick even though I do like to get a Listowel winner! I had it in the back of my mind and pencilled in - you might see him there on Saturday or so. I'll see what is happening, I'll not panic.
Noel C Kelly
I was in two minds to go for the handicap hurdle or the maiden and it was a flick of a coin - it turned out alright!. He's a very useful jockey and rides him out at home and all. Oran is a good lad and knows the time of day. We probably didn't get the straightest of runs with him the last two weeks, he had wee issues that annoyed him a bit. We were in two minds whether we were going to run him or not even. I'm delighted he did that. It was that bad a race you had to go and give him a chance. He had a very good run in Galway. I'll pick out another race. He's a local man, Victor McCrea (owner), he lives beside me and helps me out a lot all the way. He has three or four horses with me and he bought them all himself, and they are all very lucky to him. He (High Court Cave) has plenty of ability on his day - he has a point-to-point and a bumper and a hurdle. He is probably an out-and-out chaser down the line. I've no plans yet, I don't like running them too quick even though I do like to get a Listowel winner! I had it in the back of my mind and pencilled in - you might see him there on Saturday or so. I'll see what is happening, I'll not panic.
Noel C Kelly
After race at Sligo Wed, 21st Aug, 2024 (1st)
This is a smart horse and a clever horse. He was very unlucky at Galway where he clipped heels and he may just have needed the run a wee bit there. We were worried about the ground but Oran kept him wide and got the best of it. He's going to the field now and we'll have a think about what to do with him. His owner Victor McCrea is a cattle dealer and the last three horses that he's picked out himself at the sales, including this one, have all won for him. He's a good judge.
Noel C Kelly
This is a smart horse and a clever horse. He was very unlucky at Galway where he clipped heels and he may just have needed the run a wee bit there. We were worried about the ground but Oran kept him wide and got the best of it. He's going to the field now and we'll have a think about what to do with him. His owner Victor McCrea is a cattle dealer and the last three horses that he's picked out himself at the sales, including this one, have all won for him. He's a good judge.
Noel C Kelly
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