The Greek
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The Greek is a 9yo ch unknown from Ireland trained by G Elliott, who is based at Meath. It is sired by the stallion Leading Light out of the dam Ballydunne Present. The Greek has managed to win 4 races in its career so far. On 10th Jun 2023 at Punchestown, The Greek scored its most significant win to date, getting the money in the $13200 Hurling Finals Live Coverage Tomorrow Handicap Chase. It has proven a profitable horse for the punters over the journey. If you had backed The Greek throughout its career you'd have achieved a 8% return on investment.
Race Record
| Event Summary | Runner Stats | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Kilbeggan 11-Aug-24 4058m GOOD R6 HcpCh, Winning Time: 04:49.600 | C P Millar 75.8kg, Cd 0 | UPD (7) |
| Tipperary 02-Jul-24 3483m SOFT R2 HcpCh (of $9,600), Winning Time: 04:27.700, SP: 12/1 Tracked leaders, 4th halfway, not fluent and reminder 8th, pushed along and no impression after 3 out, dropped towards rear before next, no extra | D J Gilligan 75.3kg, Cd 0 26.25L | 8 (9) |
| Wexford 30-May-24 3419m SOFT R1 H $850 (of $10,200), Winning Time: 04:22.900, SP: 33/1 Rear of mid division, 5th halfway, pushed along after 3 out, headway to go 3rd entering straight, ridden after 2 out, no extra and dropped to 4th before last, kept on one pace | S Ewing 71.7kg, Cd 0 7.25L | 4 (9) |
| Uttoxeter 02-Jul-23 3213m GOOD R2 HcpCh (of $14,919), Winning Time: 03:52.300, SP: 10/1 In touch in mid-division, closed before 5th, lost place when fell 3 out | S Bowen 75.8kg, Cd 0 | UPD (8) |
| Punchestown 10-Jun-23 3218m SOFT R2 HcpCh $13,200 (of $13,200), Winning Time: 04:01.500, SP: 7/1 Mid-division, slightly hampered 1st, took closer order from halfway, progress to dispute lead from 3 out and led before next, ridden run-in and kept on best close home | D J Gilligan 73.5kg | 1 (8) |
| Punchestown 28-Apr-23 3218m SOFT R2 HcpCh (of $30,000), Winning Time: 04:02.900, SP: 40/1 Always towards rear, slight mistake 3rd, mistake 3 out, slightly hampered before next, never a factor | C Mcgivern 65.8kg, Cd 0 35.75L | 10 (14) |
| Down Royal 18-Mar-23 3950m HEAVY R5 NvCh $8,700 (of $8,700), Winning Time: 5:14.600, SP: 3/1 Soon raced in 2nd, mistake 1st, led 6th, mistake and joined 3 out, soon ridden, led 2 out, stayed on well run-in, reduced advantage close home | D F O'regan 74.8kg | 1 (5) |
| Fairyhouse 15-Nov-22 3218m SOFT R3 NvCh (of $8,261), Winning Time: 4:24.600, SP: 8/1 Rear of mid-division, 5th halfway, no impression in 6th when pulled up before 2 out | J W Kennedy 73.9kg, Cd 0 | UPD (7) |
| Down Royal 04-Nov-22 3310m SOFT R5 HcpCh $3,200 (of $9,116), Winning Time: 04:11.100, SP: 9/2 Tracked leaders on outer, bumped at 1st, headway into 2nd travelling well after 3 out, ridden 2 out, stayed on well run-in to strongly press winner to line | J W Kennedy 70.8kg 0.50L | 2 (12) |
| Perth 22-Sep-22 4041m GOOD R4 HcpCh $4,684 (of $6,207), Winning Time: 05:09.200, SP: 10/3 Chased leaders, slightly hampered and left in lead 5th, slowed before hampered by loose horse after 8th, headed before next, led 11th, well clear 2 out, hit last | S Bowen 77.1kg | 1 (6) |
| Downpatrick 29-Aug-22 3570m GOOD R7 HcpCh $220 (of $6,267), Winning Time: 04:14.900, SP: 11/1 Always towards rear, never a factor, detached 6th, pushed along and no impression before 3 out, no extra | N Moore 78kg, Cd 0 0.00L | 6 (8) |
| Killarney 20-Aug-22 3419m SOFT R7 HcpCh (of $9,401), Winning Time: 04:13.900, SP: 7/1 Towards rear and slightly hampered 1st, rear of mid-division on outer when fell 6th | J C Gainford 70.8kg, Cd 0 | UPD (9) |
| Perth 27-Jul-22 3218m GOOD R2 CL3NvHcpCh $2,910 (of $13,000), Winning Time: 03:51.600, SP: 11/4 Chased leaders, closed 7th, ridden 4 out, went 2nd last, pressing winner flat, held towards finish | S Bowen 70.8kg 1.75L | 2 (4) |
| Tipperary 17-Jul-22 3374m SOFT R2 CLCh $550 (of $11,000), Winning Time: 04:27.400, SP: 12/1 Rear of mid-division, slight mistake 4th, 5th halfway, mistake 4 out and soon ridden, went 4th 3 out, kept on one pace | J C Gainford 75.3kg, Cd 0 16.25L | 4 (8) |
| Bellewstown 03-Jul-22 3390m GOOD R3 CLHcpH (of $45,000), Winning Time: 03:56.900, SP: 22/1 Rear of mid-division, ridden after 5 out, no impression, some modest late progress | C Mcgivern 68kg, Cd 0 15.25L | 8 (16) |
| Kilbeggan 14-May-22 3218m GOOD R2 CLHcpH (of $15,000), Winning Time: 03:54.079, SP: 15/2 Rear, niggled along in 12th after 4th, weakened after 2 out, never a factor | J W Kennedy 76.2kg, Cd 0 | 10 (12) |
| Punchestown 29-Apr-22 3255m SOFT R1 CLHcpH (of $20,000), Winning Time: 03:58.600, SP: 28/1 Mid-division, pushed along and no impression after 2 out, 7th before last, kept on one pace | J W Kennedy 74.4kg, Cd 0 7.25L | 8 (25) |
| Thurles 24-Jan-22 3109m GOOD R3 CLHcpH (of $16,000), Winning Time: 04:01.200, SP: 4/1 Rear of mid-division, ran wide on bend after 4th and dropped to rear, soon pulled up | D N Russell 70.3kg, Cd 0 | UPD (15) |
| Leopardstown 26-Dec-21 3218m SOFT R4 CLNvHcpH $8,700 (of $14,500), Winning Time: 04:04.800, SP: 14/1 Mid-division, took closer order 2 out, 4th travelling well entering straight, pushed along to challenge and on terms last, kept on under pressure, led on line | D N Russell 69.4kg | 1 (26) |
| Limerick 16-Nov-21 3218m SOFT R2 CLMdH $625 (of $12,500), Winning Time: 04:02.100, SP: 13/2 Settled behind leaders, 6th halfway, ridden before straight, no impression 2 out, moderate 4th last, kept on one pace | E O'connell 72.6kg, Cd 0 7.75L | 4 (13) |
| Down Royal 30-Oct-21 3392m SOFT R2 CLMdH (of $10,000), Winning Time: 04:43.700, SP: 10/3 Disputed lead early, led from 2nd, ridden after 3 out and strongly pressed before next where fell | D N Russell 76.2kg, Cd 0 | UPD (15) |
| Gowran Park 01-Oct-21 3218m GOOD R3 CLMdH $600 (of $12,000), Winning Time: 03:51.300, SP: 9/4 Prominent, raced keenly, led after 1st, headed 3rd, 3rd 4 out, pushed along and on terms 2 out, ridden and every chance when bad mistake last, soon dropped to 4th, no extra | D N Russell 76.2kg, Cd 0 8.00L | 4 (15) |
| Downpatrick 17-Sep-21 3771m SOFT R1 CLMdH $2,000 (of $10,000), Winning Time: 04:41.000, SP: 7/4 Tracked leaders, 4th halfway, 5th 2 out, pushed along and went 3rd approaching last, left moderate 2nd after last, ridden and no impression on winner, kept on one pace | D N Russell 72.6kg 15.00L | 2 (15) |
| Tramore 05-Jun-21 3378m SOFT R1 CLMdH $1,000 (of $10,000), Winning Time: 04:05.300, SP: 6/5 Chased leader, carried wide on bend before 3rd, 5th at 6th, progress after 4 out, 3rd before 2 out, ridden and no impression after 2 out, one paced run-in | K M Donoghue 72.6kg 8.00L | 3 (13) |
| Kilbeggan 24-Apr-21 3218m GOOD R1 CLMdH $2,000 (of $10,000), Winning Time: 03:54.200, SP: 6/5 In touch, 4th before 4 out, headway to 3rd after 2 out, improved to 2nd approaching straight, ridden to challenge leader at last, kept on, held | M J J Codd 72.6kg 0.50L | 2 (14) |
| Cork 26-Mar-21 4023m SOFT R3 CLMdH $2,400 (of $12,000), Winning Time: 05:07.800, SP: 6/5 Prominent, a little keen, soon 2nd, pushed along before straight, left in lead 3 out, joined 2 out, headed last and slight mistake, one pace after, just held on for 2nd | K M Donoghue 75.8kg 2.25L | 2 (16) |
| Fairyhouse 06-Mar-21 4023m SOFT R6 CLMdH $2,000 (of $10,000), Winning Time: 05:42.700, SP: 9/1 Chased leaders and 5th from halfway, not fluent on outer 3 out, improved into 2nd before next and ridden before last where again not fluent, kept on run-in without reaching winner | K M Donoghue 75.8kg 0.75L | 2 (13) |
| Sligo 19-Aug-20 3621m GOOD R7 CLNHF (of $9,000), Winning Time: 04:42.800, SP: 9/2 Chased leader, 2nd halfway, ridden in 3rd 4f out, no extra in 5th entering straight, kept on one pace | L O'neill 73.9kg, Cd 0 7.75L | 5 (8) |
| Roscommon 13-Jul-20 3090m GOOD R4 CLNHF (of $9,000), Winning Time: 03:42.600, SP: 6/1 Mid-division, a little keen, pushed along before straight, soon effort, kept on same pace final furlong | L O'neill 73.9kg, Cd 0 6.75L | 8 (14) |