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Plough Boy (IRE)
15yo b g 13th Apr 2011Track Horse
Track Horse
Plough Boy (IRE)
b g 13th Apr 2011Last Win
Fairyhouse Thu, 18th Jun, 20 9/1, S M Crosse
(2087 days)
Last Run
Bellewstown Tue, 24th Aug, 21
14th, 20/1, Dylan Browne McMonagle
(1655 days)
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Win %
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Level Stk
Flat IRE
83
11
12
13%
€119,427.5
4.25
Flat GB
20
4
5
20%
£17,697
-1.75
Under Rules Total
103
15
17
15%
2.50
Form Figures
07423-6315005213616-22891121058-028258515050918-66433540093-6321141491470-737561074401900-60047515800850-052000/
Form Timeline
Form Figures - 07423-6315005213616-22891121058-028258515050918-66433540093-6321141491470-737561074401900-60047515800850-052000/
Date Course Conditions
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Class
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MorningSP
11May19 Naa 5f Good 3y+ Hcap(11K)
9-9[14/1]1st of 17, 0.5L to Teddy Boy
S M Crosse
Rated 75
12/114/1
05Jul18 Bel 5f Good to Firm 3y+ Hcap(20K)
9-5[4/1]1st of 6, 3L to Coto
D W O'Connor
Rated 80
11/24/1
Change of Trainer W J Musson to Garvan Donnelly
Nov 2014
Autumn Horses in Training Sale (Tattersalls (UK))
Saville House Stables (W. Musson)
Purchaser: Emerald Bloodstock
£21,000
Lots Sold: 922
Prices
Avg: £26,360
Median: £13,000
Maximum: £425,000
Mar 2013
Ready To Run Sale At Kempton (Goffs Ireland)
Church View Stables
Purchaser: Not Sold
Lots Sold: 63
Prices
Avg: €23,841
Median: €20,000
Maximum: €70,000
Aug 2012
Premier Yearling Sales (Goffs UK)
Church View Stables
Purchaser: Ballyhane Stud
£10,000
Lots Sold: 386
Prices
Avg: £27,177
Median: £20,500
Maximum: £185,000
Nov 2011
November Foal Sale (Goffs Ireland)
Tara Stud
Purchaser: Conor Mcgrath
€15,000
Lots Sold: 510
Prices
Avg: €28,439
Median: €16,000
Maximum: €850,000
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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.
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Nov 2014
Autumn Horses in Training Sale (Tattersalls (UK))
Saville House Stables (W. Musson)
Purchaser: Emerald Bloodstock
£21,000
Lots Sold: 922
Prices
Avg: £26,360
Median: £13,000
Maximum: £425,000
Mar 2013
Ready To Run Sale At Kempton (Goffs Ireland)
Church View Stables
Purchaser: Not Sold
Lots Sold: 63
Prices
Avg: €23,841
Median: €20,000
Maximum: €70,000
Aug 2012
Premier Yearling Sales (Goffs UK)
Church View Stables
Purchaser: Ballyhane Stud
£10,000
Lots Sold: 386
Prices
Avg: £27,177
Median: £20,500
Maximum: £185,000
Nov 2011
November Foal Sale (Goffs Ireland)
Tara Stud
Purchaser: Conor Mcgrath
€15,000
Lots Sold: 510
Prices
Avg: €28,439
Median: €16,000
Maximum: €850,000
Reports in which Plough Boy (IRE) was mentioned
Baby Powers to victory to give Ryan a double
Gavin Ryan completed a quick double when winning the Thanks To All Our Frontline Workers Handicap over 6f on 5/2 favourite Baby Power. Thu 25th Jun
Dream horse Plough Boy triumphs for the 15th time
On his 90th start Plough Boy returned to the number one spot for the 15th time in the Sobac Soil.ie Handicap at Fairyhouse. Thu 18th Jun
Local legend Plough Boy wins on first run at Laytown
Locally trained Plough Boy won Laytown's opening race, the Bohan Hyland & Associates Handicap, today as the Garvan Donnelly trained gelding put his previous 'course' experience to good use. Wed 11th Sep
Plough Boy pops up at 14/1 for Donnelly
Plough Boy found plenty for pressure to land the five-furlong handicap in Naas at 14/1. Sat 11th May
"Best performance yet" from Slattery's View The Bay
View The Bay (4/1) made the most of her opportunity under a light weight in the opening RacingTV #12.00 Offer Starts Tomorrow Handicap at Dundalk. Fri 01st Feb
Plough Boy records his fourth win of the year
Plough Boy recorded his fourth win of the year, as he took the Indaver Ireland Handicap under Donagh O'Connor for Garvan Donnelly. Thu 05th Jul
Oneoveryou "in a wonderful frame of mind"
Oneoveryou (13/8 into 5/4 favourite) has been a tremendous servant for owner/breeder Michael O'Dea and she won her seventh race this evening, in the Event Riders Challenge Race Handicap at Dundalk. Wed 28th Mar
Lordan doubles-up on Highly Approved
After winning the opener on Plough Boy, Wayne Lordan doubled-up on Highly Approved in the 32Red Handicap. Fri 09th Mar
Boy follows-up on recent course & distance win
Plough Boy followed-up on his recent win over the course and distance last month, as he took the opener at Dundalk this evening, the 32Red Casino Handicap. Fri 09th Mar
Review dundalk 16th Feb
Ado McGuinness hasn't taken long to work Master Speaker out and he turned the Fastfix Handicap into a procession under the lights at DundalkFri 16th Feb
Plough Boy takes career score to nine
Top-weight Plough Boy narrowly took the opening L'Isle De France Handicap for Garvan Donnelly and Donagh O'Connor at Dundalk. Fri 16th FebReview dundalk 26th Jan
Aidan O'Brien put Clear Skies in the Winter Derby earlier this week, and the entry looks more than justified after she laughed at her opponents in the Phone Alarms Handicap at DundalkFri 26th Jan
Brave Display delivers "big bonus"
Brave Display came home best to land the opening Dundalk Business Club 2018 Handicap on the polytrack tonight. Fri 26th Jan
Thorne's Shamrock venture well advertised by Master
Master Speaker won his first race since May 2015 when scoring on his initial attempt for Ado McGuinness in the Fast Shipping Ltd Handicap at Dundalk. Fri 19th Jan
Cravat gets on top for Lyons and Keane
Silk Cravat got on top in the closing stages to justify his short price in the first division of the six-furlong handicap at Dundalk. Wed 06th Dec
Severus battles his way to K Club victory
Severus timed his challenge just right to get up in the shadow of the post and land the K Club Handicap for trainer Des Donovan. Sat 15th Jul
Silver arrives late to land RTE handicap
Silverkode lunged late to make a winning handicap debut in the RTE Radio One Handicap at the Curragh. Sun 02nd Jul
Fountain completes Bolger/Manning double
Jim Bolger and Kevin Manning completed a 146/1 double at Fairyhouse, as Fountain claimed the sixth race on the card, the Paul Kelly Veterinary Clinic Handicap. Fri 16th JunReview dundalk 25th Nov
Colin Keane bagged a double at Dundalk, culminating in a thrilling victory aboard Plough Boy in the Floodlit Friday Nights At Dundalk Stadium HandicapFri 25th Nov
Plough Boy gains maiden Dundalk win
Plough Boy added an eighth racecourse to his list of winning venues when landing the Floodlit Friday Nights At Dundalk Handicap at Dundalk today in a three-way photo-finish for trainer Garvan Donnelly and jockey Colin Keane. Fri 25th Nov
Review curragh 7th Aug
Caravaggio toyed with the opposition to prove the highlight of a treble for Aidan O'Brien and Seamie Heffernan in the Keeneland Phoenix Stakes at the CurraghSun 07th Aug
Plough Boy claims seventh success
The Garvan Donnelly trained Plough Boy gained a seventh career win when taking the Plusvital Handicap at the Curragh today, winning under capable claimer Killian Leonard. Sun 07th Aug
Review listowel 5th Jun
Just Joan completed a double for Wayne Lordan in the Croom House Stud EBF Fillies Maiden at ListowelSun 05th Jun
Ten up for Zanzibar
The Ken Condon-trained Strait Of Zanzibar recorded the tenth win of his career with a game effort to prevail in a tight finish to the mile handicap at Listowel, giving Shane Foley a double on the card. Sun 05th Jun
Dont Bother Me returns to form for Moran
Dont Bother Me made every post a winning one in the John R Fitzpatrick Agricultural Contractor Handicap at Leopardstown. Sun 08th May
Review killarney 19th Aug
Algonquin continued his rise through the ranks with a gritty victory in the Vincent O'Brien Ruby Stakes at KillarneyWed 19th Aug
Progressive Plough Boy wins again
Plough Boy made it three wins from his last four starts as he took the Cliffords Groundcare Limited Handicap under Robbie Downey for Garvan Donnelly. Wed 19th Aug
Review galway 29th Jul
Henry De Bromhead trained the first and third home in the thetote.com Galway Plate, with Shanahan's Turn taking the big race at BallybritWed 29th Jul
King swoops late on Bouncer
Bribe The Bouncer benefitted from an inspired ride by Connor King to just pip Plough Boy on the line in the It Pays To Bet With Tote Handicap at Galway. Wed 29th Jul
Review down royal 24th Jul
The best was saved until last at Down Royal where Order Of St George ran out a comfortable winner of Her Majesty's PlateFri 24th Jul
Plough Boy claims another narrow win
The Garvan Donnelly trained Plough Boy followed up a recent Tipperary win in the Magners Irish Handicap at Down Royal today, scoring a fifth career win. Fri 24th Jul
Plough Boy completes double for Donnelly
Dublin trainer Garvan Donnelly completed an across-the-card double today, when his Plough Boy landed the Tipperary Ladies Day Saturday 11th July Handicap at Tipperary, following up the earlier win of his Catwilldo at Bellewstown. Thu 02nd Jul
Simmonson rides first Irish winner
David Simmonson's name mightn't have been familiar to all Dundalk punters, but that won't be the case now, after the 23-year-old from Kildare town delivered top-weight Have A Nice Day to land a gamble in the Crowne Plaza Hotel Race & Stay Handicap. Fri 27th Feb
The Dancing Lord wins for Geoghegan/Hogan
The John Geoghegan trained The Dancing Lord came out on top in the Crowne Plaza Leading Jockey & Trainer Championship Handicap at Dundalk this evening, winning in a tight race to provide apprentice jockey Dylan Hogan with a fourth career winner. Fri 30th Jan
Review dundalk 9th Jan
Togoville is proving a terrific standard-bearer for the Georgios Pakidis yard and the grey notched his second victory of the winter in the Floodlit Friday Nights Rated Race at DundalkFri 09th Jan
After race at Fairyhouse Thu, 18th Jun, 2020 (1st) 
I fancied him tonight because the ground was to his liking, as along as the rain didn't get into it too much,. He's a horse of a lifetime really, he's won a lot of races. That's his 15th win now. He's in again at Navan next Tuesday so he can run in that now. He takes nothing to get fit and he's the soundest horse I've ever had, touch wood. He's a dream. His owner is our next door neighbour and he's a great owner. He's not even in that long. We gave him a bit of a break after the all-weather, he was a bit sick of it. The grass lit him up a bit and got him going again. He's in great nick.
Garvan Donnelly
I fancied him tonight because the ground was to his liking, as along as the rain didn't get into it too much,. He's a horse of a lifetime really, he's won a lot of races. That's his 15th win now. He's in again at Navan next Tuesday so he can run in that now. He takes nothing to get fit and he's the soundest horse I've ever had, touch wood. He's a dream. His owner is our next door neighbour and he's a great owner. He's not even in that long. We gave him a bit of a break after the all-weather, he was a bit sick of it. The grass lit him up a bit and got him going again. He's in great nick.
Garvan Donnelly
After race at Laytown Wed, 11th Sep, 2019 (1st)
he's knows the place well as he's down here quite often. We thought six furlongs might just stretch him but had the advantage of knowing the beach so well. We said we'd let him bowl along today, he knows the place well, he's a legend of a horse and that's 14 times he's won now. Everything is so easy for him, no matter what you do with him he takes it in his stride. It's great for the lads who are great owners. There is a race in Dundalk for him in two weeks time. We usually give him a break when he peters out a bit. Those races aren't hard on him, six furlongs sure I'd do that myself!
Garvan Donnelly
he's knows the place well as he's down here quite often. We thought six furlongs might just stretch him but had the advantage of knowing the beach so well. We said we'd let him bowl along today, he knows the place well, he's a legend of a horse and that's 14 times he's won now. Everything is so easy for him, no matter what you do with him he takes it in his stride. It's great for the lads who are great owners. There is a race in Dundalk for him in two weeks time. We usually give him a break when he peters out a bit. Those races aren't hard on him, six furlongs sure I'd do that myself!
Garvan Donnelly
After race at Naas Sat, 11th May, 2019 (1st)
He was dropping back in grade I suppose but he's a very genuine horse. He gives everything and is easy going. Whatever happened in the stalls wouldn't faze him. It's great to get a win back on the board with him. He won at Ayr last year so we'll probably send him back over there for a nice pot. We'll campaign him in and around that and also look at Bellewstown which is a local track for the lads. That's 13 he's won now and he's won 10 for us. He's been great, he's such an easy horse to train and I wish we had a few more like him.
Garvan Donnelly
He was dropping back in grade I suppose but he's a very genuine horse. He gives everything and is easy going. Whatever happened in the stalls wouldn't faze him. It's great to get a win back on the board with him. He won at Ayr last year so we'll probably send him back over there for a nice pot. We'll campaign him in and around that and also look at Bellewstown which is a local track for the lads. That's 13 he's won now and he's won 10 for us. He's been great, he's such an easy horse to train and I wish we had a few more like him.
Garvan Donnelly
After race at Bellewstown Thu, 5th Jul, 2018 (1st)
It's nice to get a local winner. I thought it might play into his hands with Abstraction going fast and he'd come home well,. He ran in the Curragh on Saturday and didn't disgrace himself in the Rockingham. He seemed to be fine all week so we let him take his chance. The lads are all local and it was a good pot. He's only getting the hang of sprinting now, it's takes a horse a while to get going. He pays his way and he's had a great season all year. We brought him to Ayr a couple of weeks ago because I thought the track would suit him and it was another good pot over there. He won there and as long as he keeps picking up money it makes my job easier. If he got a little bit of luck in one of the premier handicaps he might have his day in one of them but if he can pick up these ones here along the way it's happy days.
Garvan Donnelly
It's nice to get a local winner. I thought it might play into his hands with Abstraction going fast and he'd come home well,. He ran in the Curragh on Saturday and didn't disgrace himself in the Rockingham. He seemed to be fine all week so we let him take his chance. The lads are all local and it was a good pot. He's only getting the hang of sprinting now, it's takes a horse a while to get going. He pays his way and he's had a great season all year. We brought him to Ayr a couple of weeks ago because I thought the track would suit him and it was another good pot over there. He won there and as long as he keeps picking up money it makes my job easier. If he got a little bit of luck in one of the premier handicaps he might have his day in one of them but if he can pick up these ones here along the way it's happy days.
Garvan Donnelly
After race at Dundalk Fri, 9th Mar, 2018 (1st)
That was great. As I said the last day we've always thought he was a very speedy horse,. Once they go fast for him he'll come home well and he got a good ride there. We knew the pace was on the inside and if we went forward enough on him he'd grind it out and that's what he did. There was a good pot tonight and it's nice to get. I have to say a big thank you to all the local lads around my area for helping us during the snow. We were in big trouble as the roads and everything were blocked. All the neighbours came up and gave us a hand to clear off the gallop and stuff. Luckily enough we were able to keep them going. I was worried but John (Duffy) has a big farm up beside us and we were able to get a bit of cantering into them. I thought he might be a bit short but he was alright as he keeps himself very fit.
Garvan Donnelly
That was great. As I said the last day we've always thought he was a very speedy horse,. Once they go fast for him he'll come home well and he got a good ride there. We knew the pace was on the inside and if we went forward enough on him he'd grind it out and that's what he did. There was a good pot tonight and it's nice to get. I have to say a big thank you to all the local lads around my area for helping us during the snow. We were in big trouble as the roads and everything were blocked. All the neighbours came up and gave us a hand to clear off the gallop and stuff. Luckily enough we were able to keep them going. I was worried but John (Duffy) has a big farm up beside us and we were able to get a bit of cantering into them. I thought he might be a bit short but he was alright as he keeps himself very fit.
Garvan Donnelly
After race at Dundalk Fri, 16th Feb, 2018 (1st)
It was a change of luck as we've been hitting the crossbar a good bit,. Donagh said the time before to drop him back to five. He has plenty of boot, we always thought he had plenty of boot. Sometimes when you change it around with the older horses it makes a bit of a difference and gives them a fresh lease of life. He did well to come from where he came from and Donagh gave him a great ride. He hasn't had a break, and generally he's a better horse on the grass, so we'll be aiming for that as well but we might sneak something else here first.
Garvan Donnelly
It was a change of luck as we've been hitting the crossbar a good bit,. Donagh said the time before to drop him back to five. He has plenty of boot, we always thought he had plenty of boot. Sometimes when you change it around with the older horses it makes a bit of a difference and gives them a fresh lease of life. He did well to come from where he came from and Donagh gave him a great ride. He hasn't had a break, and generally he's a better horse on the grass, so we'll be aiming for that as well but we might sneak something else here first.
Garvan Donnelly
After race at Dundalk Fri, 25th Nov, 2016 (1st)
It was tight but I thought we had just sneaked it - we’ve come out the wrong side a few times lately so I was just a bit worried,. He’s a good tough hardy horse, has been running solidly all year and loves fast ground. He has just been a bit keen early in his races and burning himself out. We put the hood on to see if it would relax him and they went good and hard which suits him. The handicapper has given him a bit of a chance so we’ll keep going. He’s easy trained and keeps himself fit.
Garvan Donnelly
It was tight but I thought we had just sneaked it - we’ve come out the wrong side a few times lately so I was just a bit worried,. He’s a good tough hardy horse, has been running solidly all year and loves fast ground. He has just been a bit keen early in his races and burning himself out. We put the hood on to see if it would relax him and they went good and hard which suits him. The handicapper has given him a bit of a chance so we’ll keep going. He’s easy trained and keeps himself fit.
Garvan Donnelly
After race at Curragh Sun, 7th Aug, 2016 (1st)
he's been running solid races but has been hitting the crossbar all year and it's nice to get one, especially here. We'll look at the Festival meetings like Killarney and Listowel and I think the tighter tracks suit him - I was worried about that today. He's very game and genuine and and Killian's (Leonard) 7lbs claim made all the difference.
Garvan Donnelly
he's been running solid races but has been hitting the crossbar all year and it's nice to get one, especially here. We'll look at the Festival meetings like Killarney and Listowel and I think the tighter tracks suit him - I was worried about that today. He's very game and genuine and and Killian's (Leonard) 7lbs claim made all the difference.
Garvan Donnelly
After race at Killarney Wed, 19th Aug, 2015 (1st)
He was in good form but had a hard enough race at Galway but was freshened up well today. He likes fast ground and the track and trip suited - ideally he's a seven furlong to a mile horse. He's in at the Curragh on Saturday and we'll see how he comes out of this.
Garvan Donnelly
He was in good form but had a hard enough race at Galway but was freshened up well today. He likes fast ground and the track and trip suited - ideally he's a seven furlong to a mile horse. He's in at the Curragh on Saturday and we'll see how he comes out of this.
Garvan Donnelly
After race at Down Royal Fri, 24th Jul, 2015 (1st)
you need to leave it as late as possible as he doesn't do a lot in front but he is very genuine. He needs a fast run seven furlongs and while drawn 14, I didn't mind as he got cover. He's in Galway on the Wednesday over a mile and probably will run under a penalty.
Garvan Donnelly
you need to leave it as late as possible as he doesn't do a lot in front but he is very genuine. He needs a fast run seven furlongs and while drawn 14, I didn't mind as he got cover. He's in Galway on the Wednesday over a mile and probably will run under a penalty.
Garvan Donnelly
After race at Tipperary Thu, 2nd Jul, 2015 (1st)
we found every bit of trouble but he was good and got me out of it in the end!
Garvan Donnelly
we found every bit of trouble but he was good and got me out of it in the end!
Garvan Donnelly
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