Skyjack Hijack
(IRE)About
Skyjack Hijack is a 7yo b unknown from Ireland trained by J Candlish, who is based at Leek. It is sired by the stallion Jet Away out of the dam Mrs Chevalier. Skyjack Hijack has managed to win 6 races in its career so far. On 30th Nov 2024 at Newcastle, Skyjack Hijack scored its most significant win to date, getting the money in the $10406 Weatherbys Nhstallions.co.uk Novices' Hurdle. It has proven a profitable horse for the punters over the journey. If you had backed Skyjack Hijack throughout its career you'd have achieved a 19% return on investment.
Race Record
| Event Summary | Runner Stats | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Cheltenham 14-Dec-24 m R6 CL1 NvH, Winning Time: 09:18.570, SP: 11/8 | S Quinlan 71.2kg, Cd 0 10.00L | 5 (6) |
| Newcastle 30-Nov-24 4425m GOOD R3 NvH $10,406 (of $10,406), Winning Time: 05:17.890, SP: 10/11 Made all, jumped slickly in the main, awkward 3rd, quickened tempo before 4 out, ridden before last, stayed on well, unchallenged (cross hurdle omitted due to low sun) | S Quinlan 73.5kg | 1 (6) |
| Exeter 08-Nov-24 4349m GOOD R1 NvH $8,169 (of $8,483), Winning Time: 05:16.600, SP: 13/8 Jumped slickly, made all and mostly clear, great jump and went further 3 out, stayed on strongly, heavily eased run-in, unchallenged | J O Jr 74.4kg | 1 (5) |
| Newcastle 01-Nov-24 4763m GOOD R2 HcpH $4,066 (of $4,125), Winning Time: 05:51.700, SP: 2/7 Made all, clear 2 out, very easily | S Quinlan 75.3kg | 1 (7) |
| Aintree 27-Oct-24 4964m GOOD R1 HcpH $9,506 (of $9,506), Winning Time: 06:08.260, SP: 6/4 Jumped well, made all, clear before 3 out, unchallenged | W Shanahan 69.9kg | 1 (7) |
| Perth 26-Sep-24 4816m GOOD R7 HcpH $4,225 (of $4,225), Winning Time: 6:17.350, SP: 2/1 Made all, driven along approaching 2 out, clear before last, eased towards finish, easily | S Quinlan 75.8kg | 1 (7) |
| Cartmel 26-Aug-24 5105m HEAVY R3 HcpH $3,776 (of $3,776), Winning Time: 6:45.150, SP: 2/1 Made all, pushed along approaching last, kept on strongly run-in, pressed towards finish, held on gamely | S Quinlan 76.2kg | 1 (9) |
| Cartmel 22-Jul-24 4454m SOFT R1 HcpH $1,494 (of $3,248), Winning Time: 04:19.200, SP: 6/1 Chased leader until 2nd, chased leaders, went 2nd again after 2 out, no chance with winner | S Quinlan 73.5kg 5.00L | 2 (9) |
| Cartmel 28-Jun-24 4454m GOOD R1 MdH $878 (of $3,812), Winning Time: 05:29.400, SP: 11/2 Tracked leaders on inside, took keen hold, ridden after 2 out, 3rd and held last, kept on final 100 yards | S Quinlan 71.7kg 6.75L | 3 (9) |
| Southwell 04-Jun-24 4103m SOFT R5 MdH $1,932 (of $4,193), Winning Time: 5:35.000, SP: 15/2 Held up towards rear on inside, headway chasing leaders turning in, pushed along and went 2nd before 2 out, ridden and stayed on same pace between last two, no chance with winner, kept on for 2nd | S Quinlan 71.7kg 1.25L | 2 (11) |
| Aintree 29-Oct-23 4023m SOFT R4 MdH (of $6,535), Winning Time: 5:09.990, SP: 50/1 Always towards rear | G Sheehan 71.7kg, Cd 0 28.00L | 7 (11) |
| Fairyhouse 21-Apr-23 4828m SOFT Md (of $2,178), Winning Time: 0:00.000, SP: 6/1 Mid-div, mstk 4th, 6th 1/2way, cl up 4out, rdn bef 3out, ko onepce | B Lawless 77.1kg 5.50L | 3 (11) |