Cheerful Chap
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Cheerful Chap is an 8yo from Ireland trained by P J Rothwell, Wicklow. It is sired by the stallion Pour Moi out of the dam Via Aurelia. Cheerful Chap has won 3 races in its career so far. On 20th Apr 2024 at Ballinrobe, Cheerful Chap achieved its most notable victory to date, taking the prize in the $10417 Mcgrath Limestone Works Handicap Hurdle.
Race Record
| Event Summary | Runner Stats | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Navan 23-Mar-25 4736m SOFT R6 NvHcpCh $12,000 (of $36,000), SP: 14/1 Led, headed after 1st, took closer order in 2nd at 5th, challenged leader before 4 out, niggled along after 4 out, led narrowly after 3 out, headed run-in, no chance with winner | G B Noonan 63.5kg 4.50L | 2 (14) |
| Clonmel 15-Jan-25 3402m SOFT R1 HcpCh $2,300 (of $7,260), Winning Time: 07:02.090, SP: 85/40 Chased leader, 2nd halfway, led 5 out, headed after 3 out, pushed along entering straight, ridden approaching 2 out, kept on, no impression on winner | T P Roche 72.6kg 7.50L | 2 (9) |
| Limerick 26-Dec-24 3552m SOFT R6 HcpCh $1,150 (of $7,260), Winning Time: 4:43.200, SP: 7/2 Tracked leaders, 4th halfway, pushed along in 5th and no impression entering straight, left moderate 4th when not fluent 2 out, 3rd after last, kept on one pace | J P O'sullivan 75.3kg 13.50L | 3 (10) |
| Navan 15-Dec-24 3218m SOFT R4 HcpCh $2,000 (of $12,626), Winning Time: 4:07.900, SP: 7/2 Mid-division, progress after 2nd, 2nd before 4th, dropped to 3rd 2 out, no impression on leaders before last, dropped to 4th run-in, kept on without threatening to 3rd on line | J P O'sullivan 67.6kg 4.75L | 3 (10) |
| Clonmel 03-Dec-24 3677m SOFT R7 NvHcpCh $2,900 (of $9,154), Winning Time: 4:48.020, SP: 9/2 Disputed early, jumped right 1st, tracked leader from before 2nd, ridden to dispute before 2 out, headed after 2 out, no extra in 2nd before last, kept on same pace | J P O'sullivan 68.9kg 5.50L | 2 (12) |
| Tramore 01-Jun-24 3118m SOFT R2 HcpCh $1,500 (of $9,470), Winning Time: 03:44.600, SP: 11/8 Held up behind leaders, moderate 4th halfway, closer after 3 out, ridden in 3rd before 2 out, kept on same pace from before last | S D Torrens 65.3kg 6.00L | 3 (9) |
| Ballinrobe 20-Apr-24 3551m SOFT R3 HcpH $9,900 (of $10,417), Winning Time: 4:40.000, SP: 2/1 Led, headed 4 out, soon led again, reduced lead before last, increased advantage 1f out, kept on, all out closing stages, held on | S D Torrens 66.2kg | 1 (7) |
| Naas 16-Apr-24 3327m SOFT R2 HcpH $6,600 (of $6,600), Winning Time: 04:14.800, SP: 4/1 Disputed lead, led from 4th, joined 4 out, ridden and headed 2 out, improved to dispute lead again at last, led after last, clear inside final furlong, reduced advantage and kept on close home | J P O'sullivan 70.3kg | 1 (13) |
| Cork 22-Mar-24 4023m HEAVY R4 HcpH $3,000 (of $9,000), Winning Time: 5:19.300, SP: 33/1 Tracked leaders, headway to lead after 6th, pushed along and slight mistake 2 out, ridden and headed approaching last, no impression on winner run-in, kept on one pace | J P O'sullivan 69.4kg 2.50L | 2 (20) |
| Limerick 22-Oct-23 3906m HEAVY R3 HcpH $575 (of $7,022), Winning Time: 5:19.200, SP: 6/1 Led, slow jump 1st and headed, pushed along to challenge before 2 out and soon disputed lead, ridden and headed before last, no extra in 4th run-in | J P O'sullivan 72.6kg, Cd 0 5.25L | 4 (11) |
| Tramore 13-Oct-23 3118m HEAVY R5 HcpCh $299 (of $6,106), Winning Time: 03:52.700, SP: 8/1 Held up early, mid-division from 5th, ridden in 6th after 3 out, soon no extra, kept on one pace | J P O'sullivan 76.2kg, Cd 0 13.75L | 5 (11) |
| Fairyhouse 03-Oct-23 4828m SOFT R5 HcpH (of $7,022), Winning Time: 6:27.200, SP: 28/1 Led, disputed from 4th, 3 lengths advantage halfway, pushed along on inner and slight mistake when headed 4 out, ridden after next and soon no impression, weakened before 2 out | J P O'sullivan 73.5kg, Cd 0 0.00L | 10 (15) |
| Wexford 20-May-23 4873m SOFT R4 HcpH (of $7,022), Winning Time: 06:00.200, SP: 12/1 Tracked leaders, took keen hold, 3rd halfway, pushed along after 3 out, ridden and weakened before next | C Brassil 71.7kg, Cd 0 36.00L | 7 (13) |
| Kilbeggan 21-Apr-23 4690m SOFT R5 HcpH (of $6,717), Winning Time: 6:05.500, SP: 7/1 Soon led, not fluent at 1st, mistake at 6th and headed briefly, soon led, headed at 8th, 3rd 4 out, lost place before 2 out, weakened after 2 out | C Brassil 74.8kg, Cd 0 0.00L | 11 (12) |
| Punchestown 23-Feb-23 4919m SOFT R5 HcpH $2,200 (of $6,717), Winning Time: 6:46.200, SP: 28/1 Led, headed 5th, remained prominent and led again 2 out, slight mistake last and headed, pushed along and led briefly early straight, 2nd and ridden inside final furlong, kept on | C Brassil 73.5kg 0.50L | 2 (19) |
| Fairyhouse 08-Feb-23 3973m SOFT R8 CLHcpH (of $6,600), Winning Time: 05:19.070, SP: 17/2 Tracked leaders, 4th halfway, pushed along on inner entering straight, soon ridden and no impression from 2 out | C Brassil 73.9kg, Cd 0 28.00L | 8 (16) |
| Limerick 28-Dec-22 4828m HEAVY R6 CLHcpH (of $6,552), Winning Time: 06:36.600, SP: 13/2 Led and disputed, ridden and headed before 2 out, soon no extra and weakened | C Brassil 70.8kg, Cd 0 30.50L | 8 (18) |
| Tramore 06-Dec-22 4224m SOFT R4 CLHcpH $6,000 (of $5,697), Winning Time: 05:43.300, SP: 11/2 Led early, headed after 3rd, regained lead before 3 out, moved clear approaching 2 out, kept on well from next, easily | C Brassil 76.2kg | 1 (12) |
| Limerick 22-Nov-22 3822m SOFT R1 CLMdH $2,000 (of $5,697), Winning Time: 04:57.090, SP: 6/1 Soon led, headed before 3rd, led again after 5th, pushed along before 2 out, ridden and headed run-in, kept on one pace | C Brassil 75.3kg 1.00L | 2 (14) |
| Clonmel 17-Nov-22 3877m HEAVY R1 CLMdH $259 (of $7,407), Winning Time: 05:15.050, SP: 80/1 Led, slow jump and headed 3rd, 3rd halfway, ridden and dropped to 6th entering straight, soon no extra | J P O'sullivan 71.7kg, Cd 0 25.75L | 6 (16) |
| Tramore 13-Oct-22 3218m SOFT R1 CLMdH (of $10,000), Winning Time: 04:08.500, SP: 12/1 Rear of mid-division, not fluent at 1st, 9th after 6th, no impression in 8th 2 out, kept on run-in, no danger | J P O'sullivan 75.3kg, Cd 0 15.75L | 7 (14) |
| Tramore 04-Jun-22 4334m SOFT R3 CLMdH (of $10,501), Winning Time: 05:28.900, SP: 7/1 Always towards rear, slight mistake 4th, soon trailing, pulled up before 3 out | J B Foley 75.3kg, Cd 0 | UPD (13) |
| Wexford 26-May-22 4023m GOOD R7 CLNHF (of $10,501), Winning Time: 05:02.800, SP: 66/1 Tracked leaders, 3rd halfway, headway to dispute lead briefly entering straight, soon pushed along in 4th, ridden and no extra from over 1f out | T P Roche 76.2kg, Cd 0 18.25L | 6 (12) |
| Kilbeggan 14-May-22 3218m GOOD R7 CLNHF (of $10,501), Winning Time: 03:52.020, SP: 50/1 In rear, 12th halfway, soon under pressure on outer, some progress 1 1/2f out, one paced | M J M O'sullivan 76.2kg, Cd 0 30.00L | 7 (14) |
| Fairyhouse 27-Feb-22 3319m SOFT R7 CLNHF (of $10,000), Winning Time: 04:24.800, SP: 125/1 Rear of mid-division, 7th 5f out, ridden entering straight, 5th 2f out, no impression | M J M O'sullivan 76.2kg, Cd 0 11.00L | 6 (10) |