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Xsquared (IRE)
18yo b g 5th Apr 2008

Xsquared (IRE)
b g 5th Apr 2008- Form
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Review galway 28th Jul
Ruby Walsh secured his first ever win in the Guinness Galway Hurdle when Clondaw Warrior stayed on well to land the big race on day four of the Galway FestivalThu 28th Jul

Xsquared completes five-timer in style
Xsquared completed a five-timer when taking the Guinness Harp Novice Chase in fine style at Galway. Thu 28th Jul
Smullen scores despite slipped saddle
The Malton Handicap at Killarney won’t feature on the list of Pat Smullen’s big race wins but it did provide a winner to remember for this year’s Epsom Derby hero who managed to steer Xsquared (7/4f) to win despite being out of control with a slipped saddle for most of the 2m1f contest. Wed 13th Jul
Review killarney 13th Jul
Aimhirgin Lass (13-8 favourite) pulled out all the stops to repel the gallant Ringside Humour in the Irish Stallion Farms EBF Fillies Handicap at KillarneyWed 13th Jul

Westerner returns in the Killarney feature
Westerner Lady returns to action in the Paddy Power Now On The Racing Post App Handicap Hurdle at Killarney on Wednesday evening and she is likely to be popular after a lucrative 2015. Wed 13th Jul
Benny gives Fahey brace
Benny In Milan rounded off a good night for Peter Fahey when completing a double for the Monasterevin trainer in the bumper at Wexford. Fri 01st Jul
Xsquared completes a hat-trick
After winning on the level at Fairyhouse on Wednesday, Xsquared followed-up in the feature at Wexford this evening, the Vinegar Hill Chase. Fri 01st Jul
Gambling looks safe bet at Wexford
The Jessica Harrington-trained Gambling Girl is the standout name in the feature at Wexford on Friday, the Vinegar Hill Chase. Fri 01st Jul
Smullen steers Xsquared to finale win
Champion Jockey Pat Smullen was seen at his best when steering badly drawn Xsquared to win the concluding fairyhouse.ie Handicap at Fairyhouse today, for trainer Peter Fahey. Wed 29th Jun
Xsquared records win number six
The Peter Fahey trained Xsquared claimed his sixth career win at Limerick today when landing the coral.ie Bet & Watch Irish & UK Racing Live Beginners Chase under Kevin Sexton. Sat 11th Jun
Walsh & McManus double-up with Peoples
Mark Walsh and JP McManus completed a quick double at Ballinrobe as the well-backed Peoples Park landed the Audi Ballina Beginners Chase. Tue 03rd May
Maxim keeps up good work for connections
Placed on his two previous visits to Ballybrit, Maxim Gorky came good in the Guinness Handicap Hurdle, the opener at Galway. Fri 01st Aug
Ticket rallies to deny He’s Our Man
The Christy Roche trained Golden Ticket railed gamely in the closing stages, getting up to win the feature race at Killarney this afternoon, the Dawn Milk Run Handicap Hurdle. Thu 17th Jul
Orgilgo bidding to book Galway Hurdle spot
John McConnell is hoping a good run from Orgilgo Bay in the Dawn Milk Run Handicap Hurdle at Killarney on Thursday will see him assured of a place in the Galway Hurdle. Thu 17th Jul
Review bellewstown 4th Jul
Paul Carberry timed his challenge to perfection as he swooped late to land the feature Fast Shipping Bellewstown Handicap Hurdle on Xsquared on the opening evening of the July festival meetingFri 04th Jul

Xsquared the solution to Bellewstown feature
The crowds at the ever popular Bellewstown Festival enjoyed the conclusion to the featured Fast Shipping Bellewstown Handicap Hurdle as second favourite Xsquared edged out market-leader Casimir Road. Fri 04th Jul
Review ballinrobe 24th Jun
Fethard Player turned in a most authoritative performance to run away with the Eamon Sheridan Opportunity Handicap Hurdle at BallinrobeTue 24th Jun

Xsquared has the Ballinrobe formula
Xsquared (6/1) shrugged off top-weight of 11-12 in the extended two mile handicap hurdle as he came home well clear with John Cullen doing the steering. Tue 24th Jun
Review ballinrobe 23rd Jul
A thrilling finish to Ballinrobe's McHale Engineering Hurdle saw Darroun record a last-gasp victory for Willie Mullins and Ruby WalshTue 23rd Jul

Squared calls the tune on Ballinrobe run-in
Xsquared, resplendent in cheek-pieces and a hood, found the necessary on the run-in to take the McWilliam Park Hotel Handicap Hurdle at Ballinrobe under Andrew McNamara. Tue 23rd Jul
Connor King, He's Got Rhythm
He’s Got Rhythm travelled smoothly into the race two furlongs out in the mile handicap and duly scored under Connor King, but not without a fright from The Alarm Clock. Fri 05th Jul
Sir Lynx in Ballinrobe shocker
Sir Lynx, with Shane Hassett up, caused a 28/1 surprise in an all-action John Madden & Sons Handicap Hurdle at Ballinrobe. Tue 25th Jun
Foley doubles up as Danzerini obliges
Having finished third to Saratoga Baby on his last start, Danzerini gained his revenge in the Landscape Solutions Handicap, providing jockey Shane Foley with a double on the card (won the second aboard More Questions). Sat 08th Jun
Falcon swoops to make bottom-weight count
The money for their gambled-on Noor Al Balad (6th in the colts and geldings maiden) stayed in the layers' satchels but Paul Deegan and Chris Hayes bounced back with another Jaber Abdullah runner, Creek Falcon in the second division of the Horse & Greyhound Racing 28th September Handicap at Dundalk. Thu 27th Sep
Feeling notches up third win of the season
Morethanafeeling notched up her third win of the season as she eased to victory in the Gowran Park Apprentice Handicap under Marc Monaghan for trainer Christy Donoghue. Tue 21st Aug
Crowne Plaza rivals can't manage Xsquared
Joanna Morgan and Joseph O'Brien have a fine record when they combine and the pair were on the mark again when Xsquared landed the Crowne Plaza Hotel Of Dundalk Handicap. Sun 19th Aug
Cat dances in for promising apprentice
Bill Farrell was full of praise for jockey Marc Monaghan after saddling Waltzing Cat to open her account in the “Minutes” Apprentice Handicap at Leopardstown. Thu 26th Jul
O'Brien arrives in Killarney for Round 2
After recording a double at Dundalk this afternoon Joseph O'Brien arrived via chopper to Killarney at around 6:30 this evening for his two rides on the card. Mon 16th Jul
Cebuano gains overdue win
Cebuano made the break through in the first division of the ten furlong handicap at Dundalk. Mon 16th Jul
Xsquared records win number one
The Joanna Morgan trained Xsquared, under Wayne Lordan, scored his maiden win in the Ratoath Handicap (div 1) at Fairyhouse today, winning with first-time blinkers and from bottom weight. Wed 06th Jun
Money for Liberty proves significant
Liberty To Rock (backed from 12/1 this morning into 6/1 at the off) bounced back to form to win the Friday Horse Racing Returns 23rd September Handicap over a mile, for his trainer Jim Gorman with Chris Hayes in the saddle. Sun 04th Sep
Mrs Harrington gets the best from Fairy Wing
On the fifteenth outing of his life and on his second start for Jessica Harrington, Fairy Wing turned division two of the jogforjockeys.ie Handicap at Bellewstown into a procession under Fran Berry. Wed 17th Aug
Cool Athlete times it well
Cool Athlete was produced with a well-timed run along the rail by Shane Foley to collar Xsquared and Cinnin Oir and land a gamble in the one mile handicap at Dundalk. Tue 12th Jul
We only got him in January and he’s been fantastic and is so tough. Kevin said we could step him up in trip, and that would give him more options as well. He could come back here for a Graded race later in the year if the ground is suitable. This is what it’s all about, winning here at the Festival.
Peter Fahey
I was out of control the whole way to be completely honest, until we got to the two furlong marker and from there I just tried to sit still and try to keep the saddle in place. Thankfully he had the ability to hold on. As they turned into the straight I was very much in fear of coming off him but thankfully when he straightened up I realised they weren’t going to get to me I said we’d better make the best of a bad situation! It was just one of those things. the saddle slipped properly up the horse’s neck but fair play to Pat! I’ve known him since we were pony racing together and he’s a good family friend and I think this is his best year ever. Xsquared will go to Galway for the 2m2f novice chase on Wednesday next.
Peter Fahey
That was great, it was a good performance by the horse. I must thank everyone at home, Gavin Lawlor especially as he does everything with him. He is a pleasure at the races but a nightmare at home, he is very tricky and very hard to ride out, but Gavin does a fair job with him. He had a busy week so he will probably get a little bit of an easy time now. His owners (the Adders Syndicate) came to me this year, and I'm delighted now, you couldn't ask for any better than that. He will definitely mix it. He got nine pounds for winning on the flat the other day but I still think there is another one in him although he is now just out of the 65's. He has a high enough mark over hurdles.
Peter Fahey
he was getting a bit clever on the flat. We stepped him up to a mile and a half, and I was worried going out if he would get it but seems more settled. He's a lovely horse to have for the summer and there is a fair chance he could run over fences at Wexford on Friday. He’ll mix it between fences and the flat as his mark is too high over hurdles.
Peter Fahey
we’re a group of four retired maths lecturers from DIT and this is our only horse. We’ll talk to Peter (Fahey) about plans but he could go to Killarney next and could also run back on the flat.
Peter Fahey
He has plenty of ability and he stays okay. He's a very good jumper and he wants that quick ground.
Ms Joanna Morgan
He's owned by a group of mathematicians hence the name. He was tricky and difficult to place on the flat. He's been knocking on the door lately and he jumps well. I always thought he'd stay two miles given the way he's bred.
Ms Joanna Morgan
They are all mathematicians. They are mostly from Dublin but some are from Kildare. Three of them are here today. He is a very giddy sort of horse. He is in at Gowran and Bellewstown during the week but he needs better ground and it may be that he'll be hurdling next.
Ms Joanna Morgan
the run over hurdles (seventh at Punchestown recently) did a good job on him and helped to sweeten him up.
Ms Joanna Morgan





