Absurde
(FR)About
Plumpton R5 BetGoodwin Sussex Champion Hurdle Handicap Hurdle (GBB Race) Absurde is a 7yo from France trained by W P Mullins. It is sired by the stallion Fastnet Rock out of the dam Incroyable. Given that it is a stakes winner and has amassed $1,371,270 in career earnings, Absurde is regarded as a racehorse with above-average ability. On 31st Aug 2024 at Chester, Absurde was ridden by D Tudhope and scored its most significant win to date, getting the money in the $33612 Virgin Bet Chester Stakes (listed), defeating Caius Chorister. It has proven a profitable horse for the punters over the journey. If you had backed Absurde throughout its career you'd have achieved a 46% return on investment.
Race Record
| Event Summary | Runner Stats | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Cheltenham 15-Mar-25 3382m SOFT R2 HcpH $11,671 (of $61,897), Winning Time: 04:05.570, SP: 5/1 Took keen hold, midfield, headway to chase leaders after 2 out, went third approaching last, kept on one pace | D E Mullins 73.5kg 3.00L | 3 (16) |
| Flemington 05-Nov-24 3218m GOOD 4 R7 Hcp $230,000 (of $61,897) Barrier 6, Winning Time: 03:19.530, SP: 15/2 In-running: Settled 22nd, 1200m 21st, 800m 20th, 400m 16th | K Mcevoy 52.6kg, Cd 52.5kg 1.75L | 5 (23) |
| Chester 31-Aug-24 2895m GOOD R1 LR $33,612 (of $33,612) Barrier 1, Winning Time: 03:06.410, SP: 5/2 In touch, going best over 1f out, soon made smooth headway to challenge, ridden to lead inside final furlong, kept on well | D Tudhope 60.8kg, Cd 61kg | 1 (7) |
| Curragh 17-Aug-24 2816m GOOD R1 G3 NHF $2,750 (of $28,696) Barrier 5, Winning Time: 02:56.500, SP: 11/4 Tracked leaders in moderate 4th, remote 4th 4f out, pushed along and briefly went 2nd 3f out, soon ridden, dropped to remote 4th over 1f out, no impression | C T Keane 61.2kg, Cd 61kg 31.00L | 4 (5) |
| Cheltenham 16-Mar-24 3382m HEAVY R1 HcpH $56,270 (of $56,270), Winning Time: 4:25.100, SP: 12/1 Held up in rear, mistake 2 out, not the clearest of runs but good headway going strongly before last, switched left and close 3rd last, went 2nd flat, stayed on well, led towards finish | P Townend 68kg, Cd 68kg | 1 (17) |
| Leopardstown 04-Feb-24 3218m SOFT R1 NvH $7,500 (of $79,646), Winning Time: 03:59.600, SP: 33/1 Held up towards rear on inner, slight mistake 1st, 7th at last (usual 2 out), soon some headway, ridden in 3rd and no impression early straight, kept on one pace, dropped to 4th closing stages | B Hayes 75.3kg, Cd 75.5kg 17.25L | 4 (10) |
| Leopardstown 27-Dec-23 3218m HEAVY R1 NvH (of $53,097), Winning Time: 4:11.500, SP: 14/1 Held up towards rear, progress into 4th 2 out, ridden and no extra entering straight, weakened and pulled up before last | D E Mullins 75.3kg, Cd 75.5kg 0.00L | UPD (9) |
| Flemington 07-Nov-23 3200m GOOD 4 R7 G1 Hcp $160,000 (of $3,382,531) Barrier 8, Winning Time: 03:18.370, SP: 6/1 In-running: Settled 8th, 1200m 8th, 800m 8th, 400m 2nd Sectionals: 600m 00:35.980 | Z Purton 53.1kg, Cd 53kg 5.50L | 7 (23) |
| York 26-Aug-23 2787m GOOD R6 Hcp $300,000 (of $339,000) Barrier 22, Winning Time: 02:56.410, SP: 7/1 Raced wide early, front mid-division, joined main group after 4 furlongs, headway 4f out, pushed along and led narrowly over 2f out, soon ridden and edged left, kept on gamely when challenged from over 1f out, just prevailed | L Dettori 60.3kg, Cd 60.5kg | 1 (22) |
| Galway 01-Aug-23 3319m SOFT R1 NvH $549 (of $21,000), Winning Time: 03:49.800, SP: 4/6 Held up towards rear on inner, ran freely, 6th halfway, mistakes 6th and 3 out, 5th 2 out, soon pushed along and no impression, 6th at last, no extra | P Townend 72.6kg, Cd 72.5kg 9.00L | 6 (9) |
| Ascot 20-Jun-23 2847m GOOD R4 Hcp $24,170 (of $58,240) Barrier 10, Winning Time: 03:05.280, SP: 5/1 Keen towards rear, pushed along and headway over 1f out, stayed on to go 2nd final strides | L Dettori 60.8kg, Cd 61kg 7.50L | 2 (16) |
| Killarney 16-May-23 4023m GOOD R1 NvH $7,200 (of $7,200), Winning Time: 04:55.700, SP: 2/7 In touch, slight mistake in 4th at 7th, took closer order after 4 out, closed in 2nd 3 out, travelled well to lead 2 out, kept on well run-in, comfortably | P Townend 71.7kg, Cd 71.5kg | 1 (7) |
| ParisLongchamp 12-Jun-22 1999m SOFT R1 G3 (of $37,983) Barrier 4, Winning Time: 02:08.130, SP: 15.00 | T Piccone 56.7kg, Cd 57kg 2.25L | 7 (9) |
| ParisLongchamp 28-Apr-22 1899m GOOD R2 $8,331 (of $11,765) Barrier 1, Winning Time: 02:01.810, SP: 2.50 | A Mosse 58.5kg, Cd 55kg 1.00L | 2 (6) |
| Fontainebleau 12-Apr-22 1999m SOFT R1 $21,923 (of $11,765) Barrier 7, Winning Time: 02:03.790, SP: 3.40 | A Mosse 56.7kg, Cd 53.5kg | 1 (7) |
| Chantilly 09-Mar-22 2100m SYNTHETIC R3 4YO+ Rest Hcp $6,138 (of $43,846) Barrier 6, Winning Time: 02:09.730, SP: 3.50 | M Guyon 57kg 3.20L | 3 (7) |
| Bordeaux 29-May-21 1900m GOOD R2 LR 3YO Open Set Weight $17,424 (of $87,122) Barrier 6, Winning Time: 02:05.700, SP: 2.80 | M Guyon 57kg 0.30L | 2 (7) |
| Chantilly 04-May-21 2000m GOOD R3 LR 3YO Open Set Weight $17,424 (of $87,122) Barrier 6, Winning Time: 02:03.940, SP: 5.30 | M Guyon 58kg 0.50L | 2 (8) |
| Saint Cloud 06-Apr-21 2000m GOOD R3 3YO Open Hcp $23,760 (of $47,521) Barrier 7, Winning Time: 02:11.630, SP: 4.30 | M Guyon 58kg | 1 (15) |
| Chantilly 16-Mar-21 2100m SYNTHETIC R2 3YO Open Hcp $9,504 (of $47,521) Barrier 9, Winning Time: 02:11.920, SP: 5.00 | M Guyon 58.5kg 1.30L | 2 (15) |
| Chantilly 19-Feb-21 1600m SYNTHETIC R1 3YO C&G Mdn Set Weight $5,940 (of $39,601) Barrier 2, Winning Time: 01:38.920, SP: 3.50 | A Moreau 55.5kg 5.50L | 3 (6) |
| Chantilly 28-Nov-20 1600m SYNTHETIC R1 2YO C&G Mdn Set Weight $7,928 (of $39,642) Barrier 5, Winning Time: 01:36.789, SP: 11.00 | C Miette 55kg 1.50L | 2 (12) |
| Fontainebleau 12-Nov-20 1800m SOFT R2 2YO C&G Mdn Set Weight (of $39,642) Barrier 14, Winning Time: 01:58.680, SP: 7.00 | M Guyon 58kg 8.20L | 10 (14) |