The Goffer
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The Goffer is a 8yo b unknown from Ireland trained by G Elliott, who is based at Meath. It is sired by the stallion Yeats out of the dam Ballylough Lady. The Goffer has managed to win 5 races in its career so far. On 6th Feb 2023 at Leopardstown, The Goffer scored its most significant win to date, getting the money in the $90000 Bulmers Leopardstown Handicap Chase (grade A). It has proven a profitable horse for the punters over the journey. If you had backed The Goffer throughout its career you'd have achieved a 22% return on investment.
Race Record
| Event Summary | Runner Stats | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Aintree 04-Apr-25 m R5 CL1 HcpCh | D J Gilligan 66.7kg | 3 (30) |
| Cheltenham 13-Mar-25 5885m SOFT R4 CL2 HcpCh $4,485 (of $39,022), Winning Time: 13:45.540, SP: 6/1 In rear, stayed on from 2 out, 4th last, no impression on winner | S Bowen 65.8kg, Cd 0 0.00L | 4 (16) |
| Punchestown 04-Feb-25 5004m HEAVY R1 Ch $300 (of $4,959), Winning Time: 7:10.020, SP: 5/1 Prominent, dropped to 6th after 13th, no impression before 3 out, one paced after 2 out | J C Gainford 74.8kg, Cd 0 31.50L | 5 (15) |
| Cheltenham 13-Dec-24 5885m SOFT R6 HcpCh (of $20,812), Winning Time: 8:33.950, SP: 12/1 Off the pace towards rear, pecked 12th, plugged on run-in | D J Gilligan 68.5kg, Cd 0 15.75L | 7 (15) |
| Navan 17-Nov-24 4873m SOFT R6 HcpCh (of $52,174), Winning Time: 06:10.400, SP: 28/1 Mid-division early, closer in 6th halfway, slight mistakes 9th and 8 out, ridden and no impression 3 out, no extra before next | J S Mcgarvey 71.7kg, Cd 0 37.75L | 7 (18) |
| Limerick 20-Oct-24 4828m GOOD HcpChNHF (of $52,174), Winning Time: 06:01.900, SP: 16/1 Mid-division, slight mistake 5th, 9th halfway and dropped towards rear 5 out, detached 3 out, no extra and pulled up before next | J W Kennedy 70.8kg, Cd 0 | UPD (12) |
| Listowel 25-Sep-24 4791m SOFT R5 HcpChNHF (of $104,348), Winning Time: 6:13.000, SP: 14/1 Midfield, hampered 4th, ridden approaching 3 out, soon faded | S Ewing 68.5kg, Cd 0 0.00L | 10 (17) |
| Punchestown 01-May-24 4096m SOFT R7 HcpCh (of $60,000), Winning Time: 05:14.800, SP: 15/2 Always behind, pushed along 7th, weakened, pulled up after 10th | J W Kennedy 71.2kg, Cd 0 | UPD (17) |
| Aintree 13-Apr-24 6907m SOFT R5 HcpChNHF (of $575,000), Winning Time: 9:27.680, SP: 50/1 Keen in mid-division, weakened before 2 out | S Bowen 67.1kg, Cd 0 37.75L | 13 (32) |
| Cheltenham 13-Mar-24 5029m HEAVY R3 HcpCh $3,325 (of $80,888), Winning Time: 6:55.790, SP: 9/2 Held up towards rear, headway chasing leaders before 3 out, pushed along before next, weakened turning in before 2 out | J W Kennedy 73.5kg, Cd 0 33.75L | 5 (21) |
| Punchestown 19-Feb-24 3190m HEAVY R8 $60 (of $60), Winning Time: 4:27.300, SP: 7/2 | E Gilligan 77.6kg | 1 (16) |
| Limerick 22-Oct-23 4828m SOFT R5 HcpChNHF (of $61,062), Winning Time: 6:27.000, SP: 4/1 Mid-division and 6th on inner halfway, slightly hampered 5 out and dropped towards rear from 3 out, pushed along before 2 out, ridden and no extra in 8th from before last | D Meyler 72.1kg, Cd 0 12.75L | 8 (13) |
| Listowel 20-Sep-23 4828m SOFT R5 HcpChNHF $6,000 (of $122,124), Winning Time: 06:06.700, SP: 12/1 Rear, effort and headway after 3 out, stayed on to 6th last, kept on to 5th close home, never nearer | K E Buckley 70.8kg, Cd 0 9.75L | 5 (21) |
| Galway 03-Aug-23 4527m SOFT R4 HcpCh (of $164,867), Winning Time: 05:37.080, SP: 16/1 Tracked leaders, 6th halfway, 5th 2 out, pushed along and no impression early run-in, no extra from over 1f out | D Meyler 65.8kg, Cd 0 18.75L | 8 (25) |
| Sandown 29-Apr-23 5766m SOFT R3 HcpCh $8,480 (of $90,032), Winning Time: 7:33.700, SP: 10/1 Hit 1st, off the pace towards rear, headway chasing leaders before 2 out, stayed on under pressure into modest 4th run-in | S Bowen 71.2kg, Cd 0 14.00L | 4 (18) |
| Fairyhouse 10-Apr-23 5833m SOFT R6 HcpChNHF (of $243,363), Winning Time: 8:24.500, SP: 22/1 Towards rear, headway into 7th 6 out, no extra after 4 out and behind when pulled up before next | D F O'regan 69.4kg, Cd 0 | UPD (33) |
| Cheltenham 15-Mar-23 5029m SOFT R3 HcpCh $6,625 (of $80,888), Winning Time: 6:30.550, SP: 7/1 Held up rear of mid-division, mistake 7th, headway before 3 out, challenged after 3 out, led 2 out, headed last, weakened final 100 yards | D N Russell 73.5kg, Cd 0 10.75L | 4 (23) |
| Leopardstown 06-Feb-23 4264m SOFT R4 CLHcpCh $90,000 (of $90,000), Winning Time: 05:25.040, SP: 10/1 Mid-division on inner, pushed along in 10th 2 out, ridden and headway after 2 out, stayed on to 3rd at last, soon 2nd and challenged, led final 150 yards, kept on well | D N Russell 70.8kg | 1 (23) |
| Warwick 14-Jan-23 4828m HEAVY R3 CL1NvCh $5,885 (of $35,394), Winning Time: 06:21.900, SP: 10/3 Chased leaders, pushed along after 12th, outpaced 3 out (normal 4 out), well held 3rd last (normal 2 out) | S Ewing 71.7kg 31.00L | 3 (4) |
| Fairyhouse 21-Dec-22 4224m SOFT R3 NvCh $4,399 (of $11,092), Winning Time: 05:43.000, SP: 6/1 Tracked leader, slight mistake 3rd, 2nd halfway, ridden entering straight and slight mistake 2 out, no impression on winner from before last, kept on one pace | J C Gainford 73kg 11.00L | 2 (8) |
| Thurles 24-Nov-22 4425m SOFT R1 Ch $7,800 (of $6,555), Winning Time: 05:46.090, SP: 11/2 Tracked leader in 2nd, not fluent at 4th, took closer order after 6th, travelled well to lead before last where asserted, driven out run-in | J W Kennedy 75.3kg | 1 (9) |
| Cork 16-Oct-22 4023m SOFT R5 Ch $725 (of $7,311), Winning Time: 05:20.900, SP: 3/1 Raced 3rd, took closer order after 2nd, not fluent at 5th and 10th, no impression 2 out, soon dropped to 4th, no extra | J W Kennedy 75.3kg, Cd 0 18.50L | 4 (5) |
| Perth 20-Apr-22 4816m SOFT R4 NvH $1,226 (of $13,098), Winning Time: 06:01.980, SP: 17/2 Prominent, lost place 9th, ridden after 3 out, made no impression | S Bowen 72.1kg, Cd 0 24.75L | 4 (6) |
| Cheltenham 19-Mar-22 4074m SOFT R7 HcpH (of $39,022), Winning Time: 05:05.730, SP: 18/1 Towards rear, not fluent 1st, hampered 4th, not fluent 6th, well beaten after 2 out | S Ewing 72.6kg, Cd 0 24.25L | 15 (25) |
| Thurles 25-Feb-22 4156m SOFT R4 NvH $18,000 (of $15,126), Winning Time: 05:42.900, SP: 5/2 Tracked leader, 2nd halfway, headway to lead 2 out, pushed along and joined briefly before last, ridden and kept on well run-in | J C Gainford 69.9kg | 1 (6) |
| Thurles 24-Jan-22 4626m GOOD R2 CLNvH $725 (of $14,500), Winning Time: 06:04.300, SP: 8/1 Tracked leaders, 4th halfway, pushed along and slight mistake 2 out, no impression approaching last, kept on one pace | D N Russell 73kg, Cd 0 10.00L | 4 (7) |
| Limerick 26-Dec-21 4023m HEAVY R3 CLH $675 (of $13,500), Winning Time: 05:37.300, SP: 13/2 Waited with towards rear, impeded 6th, slight mistake 4 out, headway to chase leaders from 3 out, no impression approaching 2 out, one pace | J S Mcgarvey 74.4kg, Cd 0 13.50L | 4 (8) |
| Navan 04-Dec-21 4023m SOFT R2 CLMdH $7,200 (of $12,000), Winning Time: 05:11.800, SP: 10/1 Tracked leaders on inner, headway to dispute lead travelling well when left in front 2 out, pushed along and clear before last, stayed on well under hands and heels inside final furlong, easily | J S Mcgarvey 76.2kg | 1 (17) |
| Roscommon 27-Sep-21 3098m GOOD R1 CLMdH (of $10,000), Winning Time: 03:52.400, SP: 3/1 Prominent, collided with rail before 2nd, 4th halfway, no impression on leaders before last, weakened run-in | D N Russell 73.9kg, Cd 0 5.00L | 7 (17) |
| Tipperary 11-Apr-21 4828m SOFT CLMd (of $5,357), Winning Time: 0.000 Mid-div, 3rd 1/2way, prog to 2nd bef 2out, no ex in 5l 2nd bef last, lost 2nd cl hm | M B T Stone 72.6kg 6.00L | 3 (10) |