Ode To Joy (2020) Horse
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About
Ode To Joy is a 6yo b gelding trained by W J McLernon in Meath. He is by Elusive Pimpernel out of Salon Musique. The horse has yet to break his maiden, having not won in four attempts. In his most recent race at Thurles on 30 Jan 2026, ridden by Gavin Brouder, he finished 13th behind the winner El Cairos.
Race Record
| Event Summary | Runner Stats | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Thurles 30-Jan-26 3181m SOFT R4 MdH (of $9,999), SP: 201.00 1st El Cairos ( J Kennedy 166 ) 2nd Roc Dino ( P Townend 158 ) 3.00L 3rd Ehteyat ( D Mullins 166 ) 9.00L 13th Ode To Joy ( G Brouder 151 ) 33.30L See full results | G Brouder 68.5kg 33.30L | 13 (21) |
| Fairyhouse 14-Jan-26 3671m SOFT R2 MdH (of $12,000), SP: 251.00 1st Bambino Fever ( P Townend 161 ) 2nd Cornelienne ( M Walsh 161 ) 12.00L 3rd Alliteration ( K Donoghue 161 ) 23.00L 11th Ode To Joy ( L A Mckenna 161 , Cd 156 ) 85.25L See full results | L A Mckenna 73kg, Cd 70.8kg 85.2kgL | 11 (13) |
| Naas 09-Nov-25 3220m SOFT R8 NHF (of $11,002), Winning Time: 04:06.200, SP: 101.00 1st Shadys Lady ( D L Queally 165 ) 2nd Torpille Dagrostis ( H C Swan 165 ) 10.00L 3rd An Lachin Beag ( P Cleary 165 ) 18.00L 10th Ode To Joy ( C Monaghan 165 , Cd 172 ) 118.50L See full results | C Monaghan 74.8kg, Cd 78kg 53.8kgL | 10 (13) |
| Punchestown 08-Jun-25 3330m SOFT R8 NHF (of $12,000), Winning Time: 03:56.300, SP: 81.00 1st Brosna Queen ( P W Mullins 158 ) 2nd Atomic Queen ( A P Ryan 165 , Cd 158 ) 1.25L 3rd Kabylia ( D G Lavery 165 ) 2.25L 8th Ode To Joy ( C Monaghan 158 , Cd 165 ) 35.50L See full results | C Monaghan 71.7kg, Cd 74.8kg 35.50L | 8 (13) |