Aurora Nova (2019)
About
Aurora Nova, a 6yo b horse trained by A McNamara in Westmeath, is by Holy Roman Emperor out of Novat. The horse has recorded four wins so far. On 21 June 2025 at Down Royal, Aurora Nova achieved its most important victory, winning the $23,999.00 handicap. It has been a profitable runner for bettors; staying with Aurora Nova throughout its career would have produced a 275% return on investment.
Race Record
| Event Summary | Runner Stats | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Bellewstown 27-Aug-25 1008m SOFT R6 Hcp (of $13,000) Barrier 4, Winning Time: 00:58.750, SP: 11.00 | W Joyce 61.2kg, Cd 59.9kg 0.30L | 3 (9) |
| Curragh 09-Aug-25 1207m GOOD R7 Hcp (of $21,001) Barrier 17, Winning Time: 01:09.740, SP: 28.00 | W Joyce 61.7kg, Cd 63kg 9.55L | 9 (13) |
| Cork 26-Jul-25 1005m GOOD R3 Hcp (of $45,001) Barrier 3, Winning Time: 00:57.770, SP: 18.00 Always towards rear, never a factor | W Joyce 54kg, Cd 55.3kg 9.90L | 11 (12) |
| Naas 05-Jul-25 1193m GOOD R4 Hcp $2,399 (of $23,999) Barrier 3, Winning Time: 01:11.310, SP: 2.75 Prominent and led halfway, pushed along and headed over 1f out, soon ridden, 3rd and no impression inside final 150 yards, kept on one pace | N Burns 59.4kg 2.75L | 3 (8) |
| Bellewstown 04-Jul-25 1008m GOOD R5 Hcp $12,000 (of $20,000) Barrier 2, Winning Time: 00:59.570, SP: 85.00 Prominent, improved to lead after 1f, pushed along and went 2 lengths clear over 1f out, ridden and kept on well inside final furlong | N Burns 59.9kg | 1 (8) |
| Down Royal 21-Jun-25 1005m GOOD R2 Hcp $14,400 (of $23,999) Barrier 3, Winning Time: 00:59.660, SP: 10.00 Towards rear early, headway on outer halfway and progress to lead under 2f out, ridden over 1f out and kept on well inside final furlong | J A Powell 56.2kg | 1 (5) |
| Curragh 05-Jun-25 1264m GOOD R8 Hcp $361 (of $18,001) Barrier 12, Winning Time: 01:17.180, SP: 41.00 Slowly into stride, rear of mid-division, pushed along in 12th 2f out, soon ridden, kept on without threatening final furlong | W Joyce 60.8kg, Cd 62.1kg 2.25L | 6 (23) |
| Navan 26-Apr-25 1005m SOFT R1 Hcp (of $6,900), Winning Time: 01:02.030, SP: 14/1 Tracked leaders, 7th halfway, soon pushed along, ridden and no impression in mid-division over 1f out, no extra | W Joyce 62.1kg, Cd 0 9.25L | 18 (20) |
| Bellewstown 06-Apr-25 1008m GOOD R4 Hcp $6,000 (of $6,000), Winning Time: 01:01.510, SP: 11/1 Slowly into stride, in rear, headway into 6th 2f out, improved into 2nd and ridden 1 1/2f out, led inside final furlong, stayed on well | W Joyce 64.4kg | 1 (9) |
| Naas 25-Aug-24 1005m SOFT R5 Hcp (of $6,629), Winning Time: 01:00.400, SP: 14/1 Mid-division, ridden and closer in 6th 2f out, weakened final furlong | J Kearney 63.5kg, Cd 0 9.50L | 18 (22) |
| Curragh 17-Aug-24 1207m GOOD R8 Hcp (of $12,626), Winning Time: 01:10.960, SP: 22/1 Dwelt, towards rear, ridden and closer in 11th 2f out, no impression | L T Mcateer 59.4kg, Cd 0 6.25L | 8 (21) |
| Naas 06-Jul-24 1193m GOOD R4 Hcp $470 (of $14,836), Winning Time: 01:11.980, SP: 15/2 Held up towards rear, pushed along 2f out, ridden in 8th and no impression 1f out, kept on one pace | W Joyce 54kg, Cd 0 3.25L | 6 (9) |
| Down Royal 22-Jun-24 1005m GOOD R2 Hcp $1,175 (of $14,836), Winning Time: 00:59.800, SP: 9/2 Disputed lead, took keen hold, pushed along and led 2f out, soon ridden, headed over 1f out, dropped to 4th inside final furlong, no extra | W Joyce 54kg, Cd 0 5.25L | 4 (8) |
| Fairyhouse 15-Jun-24 1207m GOOD R4 Hcp $6,000 (of $6,313), Winning Time: 01:13.210, SP: 9/2 Held up in rear of mid-division, switched left 2f out, soon rapid headway on outer, ridden in 2nd when edged right over 1f out, challenged 1f out and led 150 yards out, kept on well | G F Carroll 60.3kg | 1 (17) |
| Fairyhouse 31-May-24 1229m GOOD R7 Hcp $2,200 (of $6,944), Winning Time: 01:18.440, SP: 11/1 Mid-division, headway over 2f out, not much room 1 1/2f out, improved to 2nd 1f out, challenged leader closing stages, held | C T Keane 58.1kg 0.50L | 2 (18) |
| Navan 18-May-24 1170m GOOD R2 Hcp (of $6,000) Barrier 16, Winning Time: 01:13.460, SP: 13/2 Slowly into stride, always towards rear and never a factor, ridden 2f out, no impression over 1f out, no extra | H J Horgan 56.7kg, Cd 0 9.50L | 11 (16) |
| Sligo 16-May-24 1194m GOOD R1 $1,050 (of $6,300), Winning Time: 01:16.610, SP: 18/1 Slowly away, soon rear of mid-division, effort and progress under 2f out, improved to 4th inside final furlong, kept on to dead heat for 3rd on line, never nearer | C D Hayes 59.9kg 1.00L | 3 (13) |
| Gowran Park 25-Apr-24 1408m SOFT R3 Hcp (of $6,000), Winning Time: 01:35.050, SP: 18/1 Dwelt, rear of mid-division, ridden 2f out, 8th 1f out, no impression | J A Heffernan 57.2kg, Cd 0 7.25L | 8 (16) |
| Tipperary 31-May-23 1508m GOOD R1 (of $6,717) Barrier 7, Winning Time: 01:36.630, SP: 20/1 Slowly away and always towards rear, pushed along and closer early straight, no impression from over 1f out, no extra | C T Keane 63kg, Cd 0 16.50L | 10 (14) |
| Gowran Park 24-May-23 1609m GOOD R5 Hcp (of $6,412) Barrier 11, Winning Time: 01:42.460, SP: 18/1 Rear, 13th over 3f out, came wide entering straight, ridden and progress 1f out, weakened closing stages | C T Keane 63kg, Cd 0 7.75L | 9 (19) |
| Sligo 30-Apr-23 1152m HEAVY R3 Hcp (of $6,412) Barrier 17, Winning Time: 01:21.930, SP: 8/1 Towards rear, 11th halfway, pushed along entering straight, kept on one pace inside final furlong | J Kearney 63kg, Cd 0 5.25L | 8 (17) |
| Dundalk 15-Apr-23 1408m GOOD R8 Hcp $525 (of $6,412) Barrier 11, Winning Time: 01:28.310, SP: 18/1 Dwelt and towards rear, ridden on outer 2f out, stayed on and progress 1f out, kept on inside final furlong | J Kearney 62.6kg, Cd 0 1.75L | 4 (14) |
| Dundalk 04-Mar-23 1207m GOOD R2 Md $600 (of $7,327) Barrier 2, Winning Time: 01:14.190, SP: 20/1 Dwelt slightly, soon tracked leaders, 4th halfway, ridden to press leaders 2f out, no extra in 3rd 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong | J Kearney 64.4kg, Cd 0 4.75L | UPD (17) |
| Dundalk 18-Feb-23 1005m GOOD R1 Hcp (of $6,412) Barrier 3, Winning Time: 00:59.510, SP: 18/1 Mid-division, ridden to close 2f out, 6th 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong | J Kearney 59.9kg, Cd 0 6.00L | 8 (15) |
| Dundalk 05-Nov-22 1005m SYNTHETIC R1 CLMd $650 (of $7,407) Barrier 4, Winning Time: 00:59.010, SP: 16/1 Tracked leaders, 6th entering straight, pushed along over 1f out, ridden and no impression in 5th 1f out, kept on one pace | J Kearney 58.5kg, Cd 0 2.75L | 4 (11) |
| Curragh 13-Oct-22 1005m GOOD R8 CLHcp (of $12,000) Barrier 1, Winning Time: 01:02.090, SP: 28/1 Mid-division, ridden 2f out, weakened | R C Colgan 60.8kg, Cd 0 13.75L | 16 (18) |
| Down Royal 26-Sep-22 1005m SOFT R1 CLMd $2,400 (of $12,000) Barrier 4, Winning Time: 01:00.080, SP: 7/1 Tracked leaders and 3rd halfway, pushed along to lead over 1f out, soon ridden and pressed, headed inside final 150 yards and kept on same pace close home | R C Colgan 58.5kg 0.50L | 2 (8) |
| Down Royal 03-Sep-22 1005m GOOD R2 CLMd $1,449 (of $14,500) Barrier 2, Winning Time: 00:59.800, SP: 33/1 Rear of mid-division, 6th halfway, switched left 1f out and not clear run inside final furlong, kept on well to go 3rd close home | R C Colgan 58.5kg 1.25L | 3 (8) |
| Curragh 14-Oct-21 1005m SOFT R3 CLMd (of $16,500) Barrier 9, Winning Time: 01:01.420, SP: 50/1 Mid-division, pushed along 2f out and soon lost place, ridden and no impression towards rear 1f out, no extra | R C Colgan 58.1kg, Cd 0 7.25L | 7 (9) |
| Navan 04-Sep-21 1155m GOOD CLMd (of $14,529), Winning Time: 01:13.560, SP: 11/1 Chased leaders, ridden in 3rd 2f out, weakened | R P Cleary 55.3kg, Cd 0 3.75L | 6 (8) |