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Now Is The Hour (IRE)
9yo b g 8th May 2017Track Horse
Track Horse
Now Is The Hour (IRE)
b g 8th May 2017Last Win
Gowran Park Thu, 22nd Jan, 26 8/1, E Staples
(43 days)
Last Run
Gowran Park Thu, 22nd Jan, 26
1st, 8/1, E Staples
(43 days)
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Runs
Wins
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Win %
Earnings
Level Stk
Hurdle IRE
4
1
0
25%
€7,200
-1.00
Chase IRE
9
1
2
11%
€75,925
0.00
Hurdle GB
1
1
0
100%
£32,218
12.00
Chase GB
1
0
0
0%
0
-1.00
PtoP
2
1
1
Under Rules Total
15
3
2
20%
10.00
Form Figures
1289F-11265-4FP384-1
Form Timeline
Form Figures - 1289F-11265-4FP384-1
Date Course Conditions
Race Result
Jockey
Class
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MorningSP
Change of Trainer Gavin Patrick Cromwell
Handler Derek O'Connor
Aug 2020
Land Rover Sale Part 1 (Goffs Ireland)
Walshtown Stables
Purchaser: Derek O'Connor
€30,000
Lots Sold: 189
Prices
Avg: €42,098
Median: €36,000
Maximum: €185,000
Dec 2017
December Nh Sale (Goffs Ireland)
Glenspring Farm
Purchaser: Walshtown Stables
€30,000
Lots Sold: 351
Prices
Avg: €12,180
Median: €8,000
Maximum: €100,000
Symbols Explained
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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
14/1
16/1
16/1
16/1
16/1
16/1
20/1
20/1
20/1
28/1
33/1
40/1
40/1Date
Sale
Consignor
Purchaser
Price
Aug 2020
Land Rover Sale Part 1 (Goffs Ireland)
Walshtown Stables
Purchaser: Derek O'Connor
€30,000
Lots Sold: 189
Prices
Avg: €42,098
Median: €36,000
Maximum: €185,000
Dec 2017
December Nh Sale (Goffs Ireland)
Glenspring Farm
Purchaser: Walshtown Stables
€30,000
Lots Sold: 351
Prices
Avg: €12,180
Median: €8,000
Maximum: €100,000
Reports in which Now Is The Hour (IRE) was mentioned
Mighty Park taking Supreme route at Cheltenham
Thu 05th Mar
BAR 1 extend sponsorship of Leinster National
Wed 25th Feb
Final Demand impresses on chasing debut
Final Demand got his chasing career off to a perfect start when easily justifying odds of 2/7 in the Race And Stay Irish EBF Beginners Chase at Navan. Sun 16th Nov
Irish National goes for export as Haiti Couleurs does it for Wales
History was made in the BoyleSports Irish Grand National, as Haiti Couleurs became the first Welsh trained winner of this prestigious race. Mon 21st Apr
Pinkerton justifies favouritism in beginners' chase
The market for the Ballykisteen Beginners Chase completely changed with the late withdrawal of Now Is The Hour (due to the going) and new favourite Pinkerton (11/10) obliged under Sam Ewing. Tue 23rd Apr
Going updates
The ground at Tipperary is soft, yielding in places (on hurdle course) and soft (on chase track). A dry day is expected. Tue 23rd Apr
Summer Tide upsets better fancied rivals in Cork Beginners Chase
Although a trio of horses were sent off at under 3/1 for the Irish Stallion Farms EBF Beginners Chase at Cork, it was one of the outsiders, the Charles Byrnes trained Summer Tide who landed the contest in impressive fashion. Sun 31st MarCromwell and Flanagan double up with Now Is The Hour
Sat 27th Jan
McNamaras on the mark again with Thegraveyardbookie
Thegraveyardbookie had some good fortune on his side when making a successful start over hurdles in the Connolly’s RED MILLS Irish EBF Auction Maiden Hurdle at Limerick. Fri 29th Dec
Thu, 22nd Jan, 2026 
This is unbelievable stuff and I wasn't sure if he had won, as it was close. Eoin was very good on him and he is great value for his 5lb claim. It is a fantastic race to win and what a difference a day can make!. You couldn't have said he was beaten when falling at the second-last at Cheltenham last March and he was a maiden coming here, so it was a nice way to break his maiden tag. The race is a big part of the calendar with a huge history and while I had finished second in this race last year, it is great to have your name on the cup. It is the first time he has got his ground since he won a Grade 2 hurdle race at Haydock. He again qualifies for the National Hunt Chase so will go straight there, despite having a penalty for winning this. If he doesn't do anything else, he has been fantastic for us and we have been on the cold list for a while so this is well appreciated. Eoin is good value for his claim, is improving all the time and is a nice fella.
Gavin Patrick Cromwell
This is unbelievable stuff and I wasn't sure if he had won, as it was close. Eoin was very good on him and he is great value for his 5lb claim. It is a fantastic race to win and what a difference a day can make!. You couldn't have said he was beaten when falling at the second-last at Cheltenham last March and he was a maiden coming here, so it was a nice way to break his maiden tag. The race is a big part of the calendar with a huge history and while I had finished second in this race last year, it is great to have your name on the cup. It is the first time he has got his ground since he won a Grade 2 hurdle race at Haydock. He again qualifies for the National Hunt Chase so will go straight there, despite having a penalty for winning this. If he doesn't do anything else, he has been fantastic for us and we have been on the cold list for a while so this is well appreciated. Eoin is good value for his claim, is improving all the time and is a nice fella.
Gavin Patrick Cromwell
Thu, 22nd Jan, 2026
This is unbelievable stuff and I wasn't sure if he had won, as it was close. Eoin was very good on him and he is great value for his 5lb claim. It is a fantastic race to win and what a difference a day can make!. You couldn't have said he was beaten when falling at the second-last at Cheltenham last March and he was a maiden coming here, so it was a nice way to break his maiden tag. The race is a big part of the calendar with a huge history and while I had finished second it last year, it is great to have your name on the cup. It is the first time he has got his ground since he won a Grade 2 hurdle race at Haydock. He again qualifies for the National Hunt Chase so will go straight there, despite having a penalty for winning this. If he doesn't do anything else, he has been fantastic for us and we have been on the cold list for a while, so this is well appreciated. Eoin is good value for his claim, is improving all the time and is a nice fella.
Gavin Patrick Cromwell
This is unbelievable stuff and I wasn't sure if he had won, as it was close. Eoin was very good on him and he is great value for his 5lb claim. It is a fantastic race to win and what a difference a day can make!. You couldn't have said he was beaten when falling at the second-last at Cheltenham last March and he was a maiden coming here, so it was a nice way to break his maiden tag. The race is a big part of the calendar with a huge history and while I had finished second it last year, it is great to have your name on the cup. It is the first time he has got his ground since he won a Grade 2 hurdle race at Haydock. He again qualifies for the National Hunt Chase so will go straight there, despite having a penalty for winning this. If he doesn't do anything else, he has been fantastic for us and we have been on the cold list for a while, so this is well appreciated. Eoin is good value for his claim, is improving all the time and is a nice fella.
Gavin Patrick Cromwell
Thu, 22nd Jan, 2026
This is unbelievable stuff and I wasn't sure if he had won, as it was close. Eoin was very good on him and he is great value for his 5lb claim. It is a fantastic race to win and what a difference a day can make!. You couldn't have said he was beaten when falling at the second-last at Cheltenham last March and he was a maiden coming here, so it was a nice way to break his maiden tag. The race is a big part of the calendar with a huge history and while I had finished second it last year, it is great to have your name on the cup. It is the first time he has got his ground since he won a Grade 2 hurdle race at Haydock. He again qualifies for the National Hunt Chase so will go straight there, despite having a penalty for winning this. If he doesn't do anything else, he has been fantastic for us and we have been on the cold list for a while, so this is well appreciated. Eoin is good value for his claim, is improving all the time and is a nice fella.
Gavin Patrick Cromwell
This is unbelievable stuff and I wasn't sure if he had won, as it was close. Eoin was very good on him and he is great value for his 5lb claim. It is a fantastic race to win and what a difference a day can make!. You couldn't have said he was beaten when falling at the second-last at Cheltenham last March and he was a maiden coming here, so it was a nice way to break his maiden tag. The race is a big part of the calendar with a huge history and while I had finished second it last year, it is great to have your name on the cup. It is the first time he has got his ground since he won a Grade 2 hurdle race at Haydock. He again qualifies for the National Hunt Chase so will go straight there, despite having a penalty for winning this. If he doesn't do anything else, he has been fantastic for us and we have been on the cold list for a while, so this is well appreciated. Eoin is good value for his claim, is improving all the time and is a nice fella.
Gavin Patrick Cromwell
Thu, 22nd Jan, 2026
This is unbelievable stuff and I wasn't sure if he had won, as it was close. Eoin was very good on him and he is great value for his 5lb claim. It is a fantastic race to win and what a difference a day can make!. You couldn't have said he was beaten when falling at the second-last at Cheltenham last March and he was a maiden coming here, so it was a nice way to break his maiden tag. The race is a big part of the calendar with a huge history and while I had finished second it last year, it is great to have your name on the cup. It is the first time he has got his ground since he won a Grade 2 hurdle race at Haydock. He again qualifies for the National Hunt Chase so will go straight there, despite having a penalty for winning this. If he doesn't do anything else, he has been fantastic for us and we have been on the cold list for a while, so this is well appreciated. Eoin is good value for his claim, is improving all the time and is a nice fella.
Gavin Patrick Cromwell
This is unbelievable stuff and I wasn't sure if he had won, as it was close. Eoin was very good on him and he is great value for his 5lb claim. It is a fantastic race to win and what a difference a day can make!. You couldn't have said he was beaten when falling at the second-last at Cheltenham last March and he was a maiden coming here, so it was a nice way to break his maiden tag. The race is a big part of the calendar with a huge history and while I had finished second it last year, it is great to have your name on the cup. It is the first time he has got his ground since he won a Grade 2 hurdle race at Haydock. He again qualifies for the National Hunt Chase so will go straight there, despite having a penalty for winning this. If he doesn't do anything else, he has been fantastic for us and we have been on the cold list for a while, so this is well appreciated. Eoin is good value for his claim, is improving all the time and is a nice fella.
Gavin Patrick Cromwell
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