The Highway Rat
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The Highway Rat is a 7yo b unknown from Ireland trained by A Oliver, who is based at Tyrone. It is sired by the stallion Dandy Man out of the dam Suzette De Bavay. The Highway Rat has managed to win 6 races in its career so far. On 23rd Oct 2021 at Dundalk, The Highway Rat scored its most significant win to date, getting the money in the $50000 Al Basti Equiworld, Dubai Pat Smullen Mercury Stakes (group 3). It has proven a profitable horse for the punters over the journey. If you had backed The Highway Rat throughout its career you'd have achieved a 50% return on investment.
Race Record
| Event Summary | Runner Stats | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Curragh 30-Mar-25 m R2 Hcp $701 (of $35,002), Winning Time: 01:02.990, SP: 22/1 | B M Coen 63.5kg, Cd 0 0.00L | 6 (12) |
| Curragh 15-Sep-24 1207m GOOD R1 Hcp (of $94,696), Winning Time: 01:10.930, SP: 22/1 Towards rear, no impression over 1f out, no extra final furlong | W J Lee 60.8kg, Cd 0 6.25L | 19 (25) |
| Naas 19-May-24 1005m GOOD R2 $1,000 (of $31,565), Winning Time: 00:58.230, SP: 4/1 Tracked leaders, pushed along in 4th 2f out, soon ridden, no impression final furlong | W J Lee 61.2kg, Cd 0 2.75L | 6 (8) |
| Naas 30-Apr-24 1005m SOFT R4 $2,000 (of $25,252), Winning Time: 01:03.200, SP: 17/2 Dwelt slightly and held up early, closer on outer after 2f, ridden to press leader 2f out, no extra in 2nd over 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong | B M Coen 61.2kg, Cd 0 3.25L | 4 (10) |
| Cork 31-Mar-24 1207m HEAVY R5 $4,250 (of $26,830) Barrier 11, Winning Time: 01:19.540, SP: 13/2 Rear of mid division, 6th halfway, ridden to go 4th over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong to go 3rd close home | W J Lee 61.2kg 3.00L | 3 (9) |
| Dundalk 28-Oct-23 1005m GOOD R5 $5,500 (of $35,336) Barrier 5, Winning Time: 00:58.250, SP: 10/3 Tracked leaders, ridden in 2nd 2f out, disputed 2nd and no impression on winner 1f out, kept on one pace, dropped to 3rd near line | W J Lee 63.5kg 2.25L | 3 (12) |
| Dundalk 07-Oct-23 1005m GOOD R2 $3,600 (of $11,565) Barrier 3, Winning Time: 00:59.600, SP: 11/10 Slowly away and in rear, 5th halfway, headway between horses in 4th early final furlong, soon ridden and edged left, kept on well, not reach winner | W J Lee 62.6kg 0.30L | 2 (6) |
| Curragh 23-Sep-23 1005m SOFT R4 Hcp $4,500 (of $27,000) Barrier 17, Winning Time: 01:02.380, SP: 6/1 Dwelt, held up towards rear, pushed along and headway over 1f out, ridden in 4th final 100 yards, no impression, kept on, went 3rd post | W J Lee 63.5kg 1.50L | 3 (20) |
| Curragh 10-Sep-23 1207m GOOD R1 Hcp $4,500 (of $90,000) Barrier 7, Winning Time: 01:15.330, SP: 33/1 Towards rear, headway over 2f out, took closer order over 1f out, kept on, no extra close home | G F Carroll 62.6kg, Cd 0 3.50L | 5 (25) |
| Navan 02-Sep-23 1005m SOFT R4 Hcp $14,100 (of $14,100) Barrier 2, Winning Time: 01:02.090, SP: 4/1 Tracked leaders, 3rd halfway, pushed along and headway to lead 1f out, ridden and kept on well final 100 yards | W J Lee 63kg | 1 (7) |
| Curragh 26-Mar-23 1005m HEAVY R2 Hcp $4,400 (of $13,200) Barrier 1, Winning Time: 01:04.990, SP: 10/1 Tracked leaders, 3rd 2f out, soon pushed along, ridden in 3rd 1f out, went 2nd inside final furlong, kept on to press winner to line | W J Lee 63.5kg 0.50L | 2 (12) |
| Dundalk 22-Oct-22 1005m GOOD R6 $1,651 (of $31,336) Barrier 5, Winning Time: 00:58.500, SP: 5/1 Stumbled leaving stalls and slowly into stride, towards rear, closer in 6th and ridden 2f out, no impression | D P Mcdonogh 63.5kg, Cd 0 6.25L | 5 (11) |
| Dundalk 01-Oct-22 1005m SYNTHETIC R1 CL $10,800 (of $18,000) Barrier 2, Winning Time: 00:59.160, SP: 10/11 Tracked leader, 2nd halfway, pushed along 2f out and soon led, ridden 1f out and joined over 100 yards out, under pressure and kept on well, led on line | W J Lee 61.2kg | 1 (5) |
| Curragh 11-Sep-22 1005m GOOD R3 CL1 (of $399,999) Barrier 17, Winning Time: 01:02.510, SP: 100/1 Prominent and disputed lead early, 4th and pushed along 2f out, lost place over 1f out, no extra | W M Lordan 59.9kg, Cd 0 9.25L | 16 (19) |
| Tipperary 27-Aug-22 1005m GOOD R5 CL1 (of $37,500) Barrier 7, Winning Time: 00:56.470, SP: 14/1 Soon led, pushed along 2f out, ridden 1f out and joined final 100 yards, kept on under pressure, led on line | R P Whelan 60.3kg, Cd 0 6.00L | 6 (10) |
| Dundalk 23-Oct-21 1005m SYNTHETIC R6 CL1 $30,000 (of $50,000) Barrier 4, Winning Time: 00:58.280, SP: 18/5 Led early, headed after 1f, improved to dispute lead 2f out, ridden to lead 1 1/2f out, stayed on well under pressure final furlong | R P Whelan 63kg | 1 (9) |
| Dundalk 02-Oct-21 1005m SYNTHETIC R1 CL $2,700 (of $13,500) Barrier 4, Winning Time: 00:58.700, SP: 6/4 A little keen, tracked leaders, 4th approaching straight, not much room briefly from 2f out, chased winner and kept on without threatening inside final furlong | R P Whelan 62.6kg 1.75L | 2 (8) |
| Dundalk 15-Aug-21 1207m SYNTHETIC CLHcp (of $13,388), Winning Time: 01:10.870, SP: 3/1 Prominent and ran freely, soon chased leader, 4th halfway, under pressure over 2f out, lost place and ridden over 1f out, weakened under 1f out | R P Whelan 63.5kg, Cd 0 5.75L | 9 (14) |
| Dundalk 12-Jul-21 1005m SYNTHETIC R1 CLHcp $12,600 (of $21,000) Barrier 6, Winning Time: 00:58.410, SP: 3/1 Chased leaders, ridden to challenge 1 1/2f out, led 1f out, kept on strongly final furlong | C D Hayes 59.4kg | 1 (7) |
| Cork 19-May-21 1005m SOFT R4 CLHcp $3,100 (of $15,500) Barrier 7, Winning Time: 01:00.960, SP: 4/1 Disputed early, headed and pushed along after 2f, ridden to dispute again 1 1/2f out, narrowly headed 1f out, kept on final furlong, just held | R P Whelan 63kg 0.30L | 2 (8) |
| Dundalk 13-May-21 1005m SYNTHETIC R2 CLHcp $6,600 (of $11,000) Barrier 4, Winning Time: 00:59.460, SP: 9/2 Soon led, pushed along early straight, ridden and 2 lengths clear over 1f out, kept on well inside final furlong, easily | R P Whelan 62.6kg | 1 (11) |
| Leopardstown 14-Apr-21 1408m GOOD R6 CLHcp (of $11,500) Barrier 17, Winning Time: 01:31.390, SP: 16/1 Keen, prominent, 5th early, soon 4th, pushed along before straight, soon lost position and one pace | R P Whelan 60.8kg, Cd 0 4.50L | 12 (18) |
| Dundalk 30-Jan-21 1408m SYNTHETIC R4 CLHcp (of $11,000) Barrier 5, Winning Time: 01:26.670, SP: 10/3 Disputed lead, pulled hard, led after 2f, ridden under 2f out, headed 1f out, no impression final furlong | G F Carroll 62.1kg, Cd 0 4.00L | 4 (8) |
| Dundalk 12-Jan-21 1408m SYNTHETIC R6 CLMd $6,600 (of $11,000) Barrier 3, Winning Time: 01:28.200, SP: 14/1 Chased leaders, 3rd halfway, ridden to dispute 2f out, led over 1 1/2f out, asserted final furlong, edged left close home | G F Carroll 60.3kg | 1 (14) |