Danny The Champ (2021) Horse
About
Leopardstown R4 Trackman Range at Leopardstown Golf Centre Novice Handicap Hurdle: Danny The Champ is a 5yo chestnut trained by J C McConnell from Meath. He is by the stallion Feel Like Dancing out of the dam Streak. Danny The Champ has not yet broken his maiden, failing to win in six starts. In his most recent start at Punchestown on 12 Jan 2026, he was ridden by Brian Hayes and finished 15th behind the winner Mojoe.
Race Record
| Event Summary | Runner Stats | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Punchestown 12-Jan-26 3889m SOFT R4 NvHcpH (of $11,499), SP: 41.00 1st Mojoe ( S Torrens 163 ) 2nd Sean Mc ( E Staples 147 , Cd 152 ) 0.50L 3rd Kinturk Nelson ( P M O'brien 148 , Cd 153 ) 0.70L 15th Danny The Champ ( B Hayes 155 ) 17.75L See full results | B Hayes 70.3kg 17.75L | 15 (17) |
| Fairyhouse 01-Jan-26 4023m SOFT R2 MdH (of $12,000), SP: 301.00 1st Spinningayarn ( J Kennedy 166 ) 2nd Reckless ( C P Millar 166 , Cd 171 ) 7.50L 3rd Treasure Memory ( D King 166 ) 14.50L 9th Danny The Champ ( A Harvey 166 ) 33.70L See full results | A Harvey 75.3kg 33.70L | 9 (19) |
| Navan 06-Dec-25 3220m SOFT R2 MdH (of $12,000), SP: 201.00 1st Saint Baco ( D Mullins 161 ) 2nd Lazare De Star ( J Kennedy 161 ) 3.75L 3rd Lord Tobin ( D Gilligan 161 ) 18.00L 10th Danny The Champ ( A Harvey 161 ) 54.35L See full results | A Harvey 73kg 54.4kgL | 10 (25) |
| Navan 17-Nov-25 4070m HEAVY R1 MdH (of $15,000), SP: 126.00 1st Classical Creek ( J Kennedy 166 ) 2nd Fillyoureye ( P Townend 166 ) 8.00L 3rd Fixios ( D Meyler 165 ) 0.50L 10th Danny The Champ ( A Harvey 165 ) 42.50L See full results | A Harvey 74.8kg 42.50L | 10 (22) |
| Listowel 25-Sep-25 3220m GOOD R7 NHF (of $12,000), Winning Time: 04:01.000, SP: 29.00 1st Mister Pessimistic ( J L Gleeson 164 ) 2nd Saint Clovis ( H C Swan 164 ) 1.75L 3rd Grey Jude ( D O'connor 164 ) 0.75L 13th Danny The Champ ( F R Buckley 164 , Cd 171 ) 42.25L See full results | F R Buckley 74.4kg, Cd 77.6kg 42.25L | 13 (18) |
| Punchestown 29-Apr-25 3350m SOFT R8 NHF (of $15,000), Winning Time: 04:00.800, SP: 41.00 1st Bud Fox ( D O'connor 164 ) 2nd Celestial Tune ( B T Stone 157 ) 4.25L 3rd Starting Fifteen ( F Maguire 164 ) 0.75L 13th Danny The Champ ( J Kidd 164 , Cd 171 ) 20.70L See full results | J Kidd 74.4kg, Cd 77.6kg 20.70L | 13 (24) |