Focus Required
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Focus Required is a 9yo from Ireland trained by L Comer. It is sired by the stallion Famous Name out of the dam Crackling Rosie. Focus Required has won 2 races in its career so far. On 3rd Jun 2022 at Leopardstown, Focus Required achieved its most significant victory to date, winning the $12000 Leopardstown Summer Shindig Handicap (50-80). It has been a profitable horse for the punters. If you had backed Focus Required throughout its career you'd have achieved a 57% return on investment.
Race Record
| Event Summary | Runner Stats | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Leopardstown 05-Apr-23 2011m HEAVY R3 Clhcp (of $12,500) Barrier 6, Winning Time: 02:22.720 | N M Crosse 57.2kg, Cd 0 | UPD (16) |
| Dundalk 19-Jan-23 1609m SYNTHETIC R4 CLHcp (of $5,982) Barrier 15, Winning Time: 01:40.160, SP: 12/1 Dwelt, always towards rear, never a factor | N M Crosse 60.8kg, Cd 0 10.75L | 10 (13) |
| Dundalk 15-Dec-22 2148m GOOD R8 Hcp (of $6,300) Barrier 14, Winning Time: 02:15.840, SP: 11/1 Slowly into stride, in rear, ridden in 11th 2f out, went moderate 6th 1f out, no extra | D W O'connor 63kg, Cd 0 13.00L | 7 (17) |
| Dundalk 17-Nov-22 1609m GOOD R4 Hcp $315 (of $6,300) Barrier 9, Winning Time: 01:39.400, SP: 14/1 Slow into stride and raced in rear, ridden on outer from 2f out, kept on well from 1f out to go 6th close home, never nearer | N M Crosse 64.4kg, Cd 0 3.75L | 5 (17) |
| Leopardstown 22-Oct-22 2011m SOFT R7 Hcp (of $7,200) Barrier 19, Winning Time: 02:19.140, SP: 25/1 Slowly into stride, in rear, ridden 2f out, moderate 15th 1f out, kept on one pace | N M Crosse 60.8kg, Cd 0 5.50L | 10 (19) |
| Galway 07-Sep-22 1721m SOFT R3 Hcp (of $6,900) Barrier 16, Winning Time: 01:51.090, SP: 28/1 Slowly into stride and towards rear, ridden and no impression over 2f out, soon no extra and weakened | N M Crosse 63.5kg, Cd 0 28.75L | 16 (20) |
| Naas 21-Aug-22 2011m GOOD R7 Hcp (of $6,600) Barrier 5, Winning Time: 02:10.900, SP: 15/2 Held up towards rear, ridden and no impression over 2f out, switched right over 1 1/2f out, no extra 1f out | J Coen 62.6kg, Cd 0 7.50L | 11 (19) |
| Leopardstown 05-Aug-22 1810m GOOD R7 Hcp $6,300 (of $6,300) Barrier 7, Winning Time: 01:57.070, SP: 11/1 Awkward from stalls and towards rear, pushed along and wide into straight, ridden and headway on outer into moderate 4th 1f out, under pressure and kept on well inside final furlong to lead close home | N M Crosse 63kg | 1 (18) |
| Leopardstown 17-Jun-22 1609m GOOD R3 CLHcp (of $12,000) Barrier 5, Winning Time: 01:43.800, SP: 8/1 Dwelt, towards rear, ridden entering straight, rear of mid-division 1f out, kept on well | D Mcmonagle 60.8kg, Cd 0 1.75L | 6 (12) |
| Leopardstown 03-Jun-22 1609m GOOD R2 CLHcp $7,200 (of $12,000) Barrier 12, Winning Time: 01:42.590, SP: 20/1 Held up towards rear, 15th 3f out, progress approaching straight, pushed along on outer 2f out, soon ridden and headway, 9th 1f out, led 75 yards out, kept on well | N M Crosse 55.3kg | 1 (16) |
| Gowran Park 25-May-22 1609m SOFT R5 CLHcp (of $10,501) Barrier 3, Winning Time: 01:44.300, SP: 14/1 Slowly into stride, always behind, ridden 2f out, no impression when not clear run 1f out, never a factor | D W O'connor 63kg, Cd 0 7.75L | 14 (16) |
| Naas 26-Apr-22 1609m GOOD R7 CLHcp (of $10,501) Barrier 18, Winning Time: 01:42.150, SP: 9/2 Always towards rear, ridden on outer 2f out, soon no extra | C D Hayes 63kg, Cd 0 18.75L | 15 (17) |
| Leopardstown 03-Apr-22 1609m GOOD R7 CLHcp (of $10,501) Barrier 10, Winning Time: 01:43.240, SP: 14/1 Towards rear, 9th under 3f out, ridden 1f out, kept on to 5th close home, never nearer | C D Hayes 61.7kg, Cd 0 5.75L | 5 (14) |
| Curragh 27-Mar-22 1609m SOFT R7 CLHcp (of $11,500) Barrier 10, Winning Time: 01:45.470, SP: 20/1 Soon led, joined after 3f, ridden 2f out, headed over 1f out, soon no extra | C D Hayes 61.2kg, Cd 0 12.25L | 19 (21) |
| Dundalk 05-Mar-22 1408m SYNTHETIC R6 CLHcp (of $12,500) Barrier 8, Winning Time: 01:26.640, SP: 33/1 Held up towards rear, ridden and progress towards inner 2f out, closer 1f out, no extra inside final furlong, kept on same pace | W M Lordan 54.9kg, Cd 0 4.25L | 6 (13) |
| Dundalk 03-Feb-22 2148m SYNTHETIC R5 CLMd $550 (of $11,000) Barrier 13, Winning Time: 02:18.020, SP: 25/1 Led, headed over 4f out, ridden in 2nd 2f out, 2nd 1f out, no impression on leaders final furlong, 4th close home | C D Hayes 61.2kg, Cd 0 2.50L | 4 (13) |
| Dundalk 20-Nov-21 2414m SYNTHETIC R6 CLHcp (of $10,500) Barrier 7, Winning Time: 02:32.740, SP: 40/1 Dwelt, held up in rear, 9th halfway, ridden and no impression from 2f out | C D Hayes 64kg, Cd 0 10.50L | 8 (11) |
| Curragh 10-Oct-21 1609m GOOD R6 CLHcp (of $11,500) Barrier 19, Winning Time: 01:43.880, SP: 66/1 Slowly into stride, soon recovered and tracked leaders in 5th halfway, ridden and lost place under 3f out, towards rear and no extra under 2f out | W T Byrne 59.4kg, Cd 0 22.25L | 17 (18) |
| Naas 04-Nov-18 1609m SOFT R3 CLMd (of $16,500) Barrier 13, Winning Time: 01:41.680, SP: 20/1 In touch, 7th over 3f out, ridden under 2f out, no impression on leaders, one paced final furlong | K J Manning 59.4kg, Cd 0 9.25L | 9 (19) |
| Gowran Park 23-Oct-18 1609m SOFT R3 CLMd $1,092 (of $11,999) Barrier 6, Winning Time: 01:43.660, SP: 10/1 Chased leader, led and disputed after 2 1/2f, ridden to lead 2f out, headed 1f out, no extra and kept on same pace | W M Lordan 59.4kg 3.25L | 3 (16) |
| Naas 20-Sep-18 1609m GOOD R6 CLMd $1,638 (of $18,000) Barrier 14, Winning Time: 01:42.140, SP: 50/1 Disputed lead early, tracked leaders, slightly impeded 2f out, no impression when left chasing front pair inside final furlong, kept on same pace | R P Cleary 59.4kg 6.50L | 3 (19) |