The Niffler
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The Niffler is a 8yo g unknown from Ireland trained by E O'Connell, who is based at Tipperary. It is sired by the stallion Ocovango out of the dam Tagalong. The Niffler has managed to win 3 races in its career so far. On 16th May 2024 at Tipperary, The Niffler scored its most significant win to date, getting the money in the $6600 Follow Us On Facebook Handicap Hurdle (80-102) (div 1). It has proven a profitable horse for the punters over the journey. If you had backed The Niffler throughout its career you'd have achieved a 10% return on investment.
Race Record
| Event Summary | Runner Stats | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Tipperary 06-Oct-24 3264m R6 HcpH, Winning Time: 05:48.080, SP: 18/1 Towards rear, went moderate 6th entering straight, progress into 4th 2 out, soon ridden and kept on from last to go 2nd close home | J B Foley 67.1kg | 2 (9) |
| Cork 05-Aug-24 3419m SOFT R2 HcpH (of $9,000), Winning Time: 04:02.100, SP: 9/1 Mid division, 8th halfway, keeping on one pace in 5th when fell 2 out | S Ewing 69.9kg, Cd 0 | UPD (11) |
| Tipperary 05-Jul-24 3218m SOFT R2 HcpH $1,101 (of $6,600), Winning Time: 04:05.300, SP: 8/1 Tracked leaders, disputed lead 3rd and led before next, not fluent 4 out, strongly pressed before 2 out where not fluent and headed, ridden in 2nd at last, no impression in 3rd final 100 yards, kept on one pace | K M Donoghue 75.8kg 1.75L | 3 (18) |
| Wexford 30-May-24 4828m SOFT R5 H (of $7,500), Winning Time: 6:27.200, SP: 33/1 Towards rear, 6th halfway, pushed along after 3 out, soon no extra and weakened from 2 out | S Ewing 74.4kg, Cd 0 18.25L | 8 (8) |
| Tipperary 16-May-24 3218m SOFT R3 HcpH $6,600 (of $6,600), Winning Time: 4:13.400, SP: 13/2 Mid-division early, soon settled behind leaders, 7th halfway, improved into 4th 3 out, ridden to close 2 out, stayed on to dispute last, led narrowly run-in, kept on well, all out | K M Donoghue 76.2kg | 1 (15) |
| Clonmel 19-Apr-24 3288m HEAVY R4 HcpH $2,000 (of $6,000), Winning Time: 04:08.800, SP: 4/1 Mid-division, 6th halfway, progress to dispute before 2 out, ridden 2 out, under pressure in 3rd before last, kept on closing stages, not reach winner | A Mccurtin 78.5kg 0.75L | 2 (10) |
| Naas 16-Apr-24 3886m SOFT R6 HcpH $6,000 (of $6,000), Winning Time: 5:08.900, SP: 6/1 Mid-division, 6th at halfway, closer in 4th and mistake 2 out, went 2nd before last, jumped left at last, improved to lead inside final furlong, stayed on well, reduced advantage and all out close home | J W Kennedy 75.3kg | 1 (17) |
| Down Royal 18-Mar-24 4023m SOFT R3 HcpH $500 (of $6,000), Winning Time: 5:36.060, SP: 11/4 Rear of mid-division, pushed along to go 6th 3 out, 5th next, ridden in moderate 4th and mistake last, no extra run-in | J W Kennedy 75.8kg, Cd 0 18.75L | 4 (12) |
| Clonmel 16-Feb-24 3218m HEAVY R4 HcpH (of $6,000), Winning Time: 4:43.500, SP: 7/2 Towards rear, pushed along and some headway after 2 out, 7th entering straight, soon no impression and no extra before last | J W Kennedy 76.2kg, Cd 0 29.75L | 7 (16) |
| Limerick 21-Nov-23 4224m HEAVY R5 HcpH (of $6,106), Winning Time: 5:57.300, SP: 16/1 Raced a bit detached in rear, not fluent 4th, some progress into 12th before 3 out, soon pushed along and no impression, pulled up before last | A Mccurtin 73.9kg, Cd 0 | UPD (14) |
| Kilbeggan 21-Apr-23 3822m SOFT R4 HcpH (of $6,000), Winning Time: 04:30.100, SP: 12/1 Slightly detached in rear, mistake at 2nd, modest headway after 2 out, no impression run-in, never a factor | E O'connell 75.3kg, Cd 0 36.25L | 10 (19) |
| Gowran Park 12-Mar-23 4023m HEAVY R4 HcpH (of $6,900), Winning Time: 5:33.200, SP: 22/1 In rear, pushed along in mid-division before 3 out, ridden and no impression before 2 out, moderate 8th before last, kept on one pace | E O'connell 73.5kg, Cd 0 31.00L | 8 (23) |
| Punchestown 23-Feb-23 4919m SOFT R5 HcpH (of $6,600), Winning Time: 6:46.200, SP: 14/1 Towards rear, some headway in rear of mid-division 3 out, no impression entering straight, kept on one pace, never a factor | P T Enright 74.4kg, Cd 0 20.25L | 10 (19) |
| Navan 21-Jan-23 4023m SOFT R4 HcpH (of $6,552), Winning Time: 5:24.010, SP: 25/1 In rear, progress from 3 out, pushed along in 11th 2 out, ridden in 8th when bad mistake at last, no impression | E O'connell 74.8kg, Cd 0 10.50L | 8 (18) |
| Limerick 28-Dec-22 4828m HEAVY R6 HcpH (of $6,552), Winning Time: 6:36.600, SP: 40/1 Always towards rear, mistake 1st, not fluent 3 out, soon no extra and kept on same pace | E O'connell 72.1kg, Cd 0 0.00L | 10 (20) |
| Cork 20-Nov-22 3218m SOFT R3 HcpH (of $7,692), Winning Time: 04:11.060, SP: 8/1 In rear, slightly detached at 3rd, detached after 4 out, no headway, never a factor | E O'connell 75.3kg, Cd 0 0.00L | 12 (12) |
| Cork 18-Apr-22 3218m HEAVY R2 HcpH $1,150 (of $6,900), Winning Time: 04:06.400, SP: 7/2 Held up in rear, headway after 4 out, travelling well in 2nd 3 out, pushed along before next, ridden in 3rd at last, no impression, kept on one pace | E O'connell 74.4kg 2.25L | 3 (23) |
| Wexford 07-Mar-22 3218m HEAVY R3 NvHcpH $1,150 (of $6,900), Winning Time: 04:18.500, SP: 5/1 Held up in rear, headway after 3 out, 4th 2 out, ridden in 3rd and no impression before last, stayed on well run-in, nearest finish | E O'connell 73.9kg 0.75L | 3 (14) |
| Punchestown 24-Feb-22 4114m HEAVY R6 HcpH $6,300 (of $6,300), Winning Time: 05:38.800, SP: 11/1 Held up towards rear, closer after 3 out and 6th next, travelled well to challenge when mistake last, ridden and led 100 yards out, kept on well | E O'connell 76.2kg | 1 (19) |
| Cork 08-Jan-22 3218m HEAVY R1 NvH $310 (of $9,881), Winning Time: 04:13.100, SP: 250/1 In rear, slight mistake 1st, never a factor, pushed along and detached after 4 out, no threat in straight, kept on one pace from 2 out | E O'connell 70.8kg, Cd 0 17.75L | 6 (8) |
| Clonmel 02-Dec-21 3258m SOFT R2 CLMdH (of $10,000), Winning Time: 04:16.500, SP: 80/1 Towards rear, no impression when mistake and unseated rider 3 out | E O'connell 76.2kg, Cd 0 | UPD (16) |
| Punchestown 13-Nov-21 3931m SOFT R5 CLMdH (of $12,000), Winning Time: 05:09.500, SP: 200/1 In rear, some headway on outer 3 out and moderate 11th entering straight, no impression approaching last, no extra | E O'connell 73.9kg, Cd 0 24.50L | 12 (21) |
| Gowran Park 01-Oct-21 3218m SOFT R2 CLMdH (of $12,000), Winning Time: 03:45.900, SP: 125/1 Held up in rear, well off pace halfway, moderate 8th before 3 out, no extra, tailed off | E O'connell 73.9kg, Cd 0 | 8 (13) |
| Thurles 21-Mar-21 3311m SOFT R7 CLNHF (of $10,000), Winning Time: 04:10.800, SP: 100/1 In rear, 15th halfway, no impression, weakened over 2f out, never a factor | R W Barron 73.9kg, Cd 0 | 12 (15) |