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Laid Back Luke (IRE)
18yo b g 2008Track Horse
Track Horse
Laid Back Luke (IRE)
b g 2008Last Win
Fairyhouse Sat, 27th Feb, 21 40/1, R C Colgan
(1832 days)
Last Run
Limerick Sun, 14th Mar, 21
p.u., 4/1Fav, R C Colgan
(1817 days)
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Win %
Earnings
Level Stk
Flat IRE
10
1
2
10%
€12,750
5.00
Hurdle IRE
12
3
3
25%
€28,135
44.25
Chase IRE
8
1
2
12%
€19,937.5
-3.00
NHF IRE
3
1
0
33%
€6,800
10.00
PtoP
3
0
0
Under Rules Total
33
6
7
18%
56.25
Form Figures
FR-U1402-5321044024-1314P8-19P2000772-5-1P/
Form Timeline
Form Figures - FR-U1402-5321044024-1314P8-19P2000772-5-1P/
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MorningSP
12Dec15 Tra 21f Heavy 5y+ MdnHdl(10K)
11-12[9/1]cp42nd of 8, 17L behind Arkwrisht
R C Colgan
12/19/1
Change of Trainer Ms Sheila Lavery
14Dec14 Bor 24f Yielding 6y+ Point to Point
12-2[3]ran out in race won by Rebel Benefit
S Clements
3
Handler Patrick Downey
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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 Laid Back Luke (IRE) was mentioned
Semi-retired 13yo wins on reappearance run
Laid Back Luke defied his 13 years, a 769-days absence, top weight and 40/1 odds to win the Easter Festival 3rd-5th April Handicap Hurdle at Fairyhouse today, scoring for his adoring trainer Sheila Lavery and jockey Robbie Colgan. Sat 27th Feb
'Very unpredictable' Lilshane wins on a going day
Lilshane enjoyed a good victory in the Cube Veterans Handicap Chase at Limerick. Fri 28th Dec
Tipperary Cup goes to Rashaan for the 2nd year running
The featured Quirke uPVC Windows (Clonmel) Tipperary Perpetual Cup Handicap went to Rashaan for the second year running at Powerstown Park. Thu 03rd May
Decent supporting card at Fairyhouse
Mitchouka sets the standard in the Winning Fair Juvenile Hurdle at Fairyhouse on Saturday. Sat 24th Feb
Laid Back Luke gains fifth career win
The Sheila Lavery trained versatile performer Laid Back Luke gained a fifth career success at Gowran today, landing the Live Music After Racing Handicap Hurdle under jockey Robbie Colgan. Sat 17th Feb
Review gowran park 17th Feb
Our Duke put himself firmly back in the Gold Cup picture with a determined victory in the Red Mills Chase at Gowran ParkSat 17th Feb
Chosen springs surprise on debut for Spillane
Goulane Chosen sprang a 16/1 surprise (from 20s on-course) in the Breeders' Cup Starts Tomorrow On At The Races Rated Chase. Thu 02nd NovReview gowran park 11th Oct
Saracen Knight could be set for a step up in class having broken his maiden with a smooth success in the opening Irish Stallion Farms EBF Maiden at Gowran ParkWed 11th Oct
Plan works to perfection on Luke
The Sheila Lavery-trained Laid Back Luke made all to run out a cosy winner of the concluding race at Gowran Park this afternoon. Wed 11th Oct
Review fairyhouse 15th Jan
Ball D'Arc secured a Fairyhouse double for Gordon Elliott and Jack Kennedy when streaking clear to land the Bar One Racing Dan Moore Memorial Handicap ChaseSun 15th Jan
'Tricky' Laid Back Luke wins for Lavery/Colgan
Jockey Robbie Colgan came in for strong praise from winning trainer Sheila Lavery for his prep-work and riding of Laid Back Luke, winner of the Irish Stallion Farms EBF Rated Novice Chase at Fairyhouse today. Sun 15th Jan
Review clonmel 8th Dec
The Willie Mullins-trained Clondaw Warrior proved a class apart from his opponents in the Jim Strang & Sons Kilsheelan (Peugeot) Hurdle at ClonmelThu 08th Dec
Powers blows away rivals over fences
Powersbomb made all under Mikey Fogarty to take the Clonmel Racecourse Supportes Club Only 90 Euro Beginners Chase. Thu 08th Dec
Review clonmel 31st Mar
Bright New Dawn banished a Cheltenham no-show to the memory with victory in the Suir Valley Chase at ClonmelThu 31st Mar
Luke off the mark over timber
Laid Back Luke was another to gain a deserved success when landing the Ardfinnan Maiden Hurdle at Clonmel. Thu 31st Mar
Beckham scores in Down Royal opener
Mount Beckham got on top in the closing stages to claim the opening Daily Mirror Maiden Hurdle at Down Royal this afternoon. Thu 17th Mar
Arkwrisht revels in Tramore mud
It all came together nicely for Arkwrisht, dropped in class, as he came home at his ease as the 9/10 favourite in the 2016 Tramore Annual Badge — Great Gift For Christmas Maiden Hurdle. Sat 12th Dec
Review thurles 12th Feb
Our Katie continued her progression over fences with victory in the Irish Stallion Farms EBF Mares Novice Chase at ThurlesThu 12th Feb
Luke makes all for easy bumper win
Laid Back Luke got his career under rules off to the best possible start by routing his eight rivals in the bumper at Thurles. Thu 12th Feb
After race at Fairyhouse Sat, 27th Feb, 2021 (1st) 
we had semi-retired him but during the summer Robbie (Colgan) took him back into work even though we were so busy. I take no credit for anything as Robbie has done everything with him. He is very ironically named - he isn't nasty or anything but is a character. He is really difficult in the parade ring and today we had to get permission to go out early. He is the hardest horse to ride at home because he ducks and dives and spooks but he has been such a servant. we didn't particularly want him carrying top weight, we're having a bit of fun with him but were so unfortunate as he was to run in Limerick three times and they were cancelled. I've no idea what we'll do now. We should retire him and retire Robbie from the jumps as the Flat season is starting soon! That was so exciting and we'll enjoy today.
Ms Sheila Lavery
we had semi-retired him but during the summer Robbie (Colgan) took him back into work even though we were so busy. I take no credit for anything as Robbie has done everything with him. He is very ironically named - he isn't nasty or anything but is a character. He is really difficult in the parade ring and today we had to get permission to go out early. He is the hardest horse to ride at home because he ducks and dives and spooks but he has been such a servant. we didn't particularly want him carrying top weight, we're having a bit of fun with him but were so unfortunate as he was to run in Limerick three times and they were cancelled. I've no idea what we'll do now. We should retire him and retire Robbie from the jumps as the Flat season is starting soon! That was so exciting and we'll enjoy today.
Ms Sheila Lavery
After race at Gowran Park Sat, 17th Feb, 2018 (1st)
I didn’t think he’d like the ground and thought it would be too gluey but Robbie never gave an inch away and was almost brushing the rail on the relatively better ground. I was delighted the way he battled back at the finish. We’ll just keep mixing it up with him, he can do anything and I think there is a big Flat handicap in him. What a horse — he’s won a hurdle, chase, bumper and a Flat handicap and he’s just brilliant to have in the yard. He’s a bit difficult when you get up on him and is a bit of a character but Robbie knows him so well, and he does all the work. I can’t take any of the kudos!
Ms Sheila Lavery
I didn’t think he’d like the ground and thought it would be too gluey but Robbie never gave an inch away and was almost brushing the rail on the relatively better ground. I was delighted the way he battled back at the finish. We’ll just keep mixing it up with him, he can do anything and I think there is a big Flat handicap in him. What a horse — he’s won a hurdle, chase, bumper and a Flat handicap and he’s just brilliant to have in the yard. He’s a bit difficult when you get up on him and is a bit of a character but Robbie knows him so well, and he does all the work. I can’t take any of the kudos!
Ms Sheila Lavery
After race at Gowran Park Wed, 11th Oct, 2017 (1st)
Robbie does all the work and has done a fantastic job with the horse. He had an injury last year and that's why he was off for a while and why he's running on the Flat. We'll start to look at some jump races now and plan a course of action. He can run on the Flat because he's got gears. He's a very quirky horse and even getting Robbie up in the parade ring is hard. He does his own thing and even at home we just let him go off. By riding up the rail nobody was taking him on, and that was Robbie's plan.
Ms Sheila Lavery
Robbie does all the work and has done a fantastic job with the horse. He had an injury last year and that's why he was off for a while and why he's running on the Flat. We'll start to look at some jump races now and plan a course of action. He can run on the Flat because he's got gears. He's a very quirky horse and even getting Robbie up in the parade ring is hard. He does his own thing and even at home we just let him go off. By riding up the rail nobody was taking him on, and that was Robbie's plan.
Ms Sheila Lavery
After race at Fairyhouse Sun, 15th Jan, 2017 (1st)
he is a serious character and I’d love to take all the accolades but Robbie (Colgan) does a load of the work and rides him every day and we discuss the races, where we go, with him. He’s a tricky horse, even at home he has to do his own thing and once he is doing that, he is happy. he took a blow at Punchestown last time and just needed the run. His options are open from two and a half miles to three miles.
Ms Sheila Lavery
he is a serious character and I’d love to take all the accolades but Robbie (Colgan) does a load of the work and rides him every day and we discuss the races, where we go, with him. He’s a tricky horse, even at home he has to do his own thing and once he is doing that, he is happy. he took a blow at Punchestown last time and just needed the run. His options are open from two and a half miles to three miles.
Ms Sheila Lavery
After race at Clonmel Thu, 31st Mar, 2016 (1st)
“.I'm delighted for Robbie as he rides him out and does all the hard work!” . He's tricky and is so lazy he is hard to get fit. He has tonnes of ability but likes to dictate his own pace. He'll be kept going as long as the ground isn't 'hard-hard'.
Ms Sheila Lavery
“.I'm delighted for Robbie as he rides him out and does all the hard work!” . He's tricky and is so lazy he is hard to get fit. He has tonnes of ability but likes to dictate his own pace. He'll be kept going as long as the ground isn't 'hard-hard'.
Ms Sheila Lavery
After race at Thurles Thu, 12th Feb, 2015 (1st)
He has missed out on the winners' enclosure twice as he should have been at least placed on his debut in a point to point and then definitely should have won on his second run when his jockey went the wrong side of a bollard in the closing stages. Neighbours of mine had him when he won a schooling bumper on the bridle at Fairyhouse and when I saw that, persuaded them to put him into training for a bumper. He is now for sale.
Ms Sheila Lavery
He has missed out on the winners' enclosure twice as he should have been at least placed on his debut in a point to point and then definitely should have won on his second run when his jockey went the wrong side of a bollard in the closing stages. Neighbours of mine had him when he won a schooling bumper on the bridle at Fairyhouse and when I saw that, persuaded them to put him into training for a bumper. He is now for sale.
Ms Sheila Lavery
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