Aurora Nova (2019) Horse
About
Aurora Nova is a 6yo trained by A McNamara. The horse is by Holy Roman Emperor out of Novat. It has won four races to date. On 21 June 2025 at Down Royal, Aurora Nova achieved its most important triumph, earning $23,999.00 in the handicap.
Raced At
Curragh
• Bellewstown
• Cork
• Fairyhouse
• Naas
• Down Royal
• Navan
• Sligo
• Gowran Park
• Tipperary
• DundalkRace Record
| Event Summary | Runner Stats | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Curragh 16-Oct-25 1010m SOFT R4 Hcp (of $18,001) Barrier 9, Winning Time: 01:02.060, SP: 19.00 1st Mary Shoelaces ( J O'gorman 137 , Cd 130 ) 2nd Jordan Breeze ( R Donaghue-leahy 125 , Cd 121 ) 0.50L 3rd Tino Pai ( N Burns 123 , Cd 121 ) 1.75L 9th Aurora Nova ( P Harnett 141 ) 4.95L See full results | P Harnett 64kg 4.95L | 9 (16) |
| Bellewstown 01-Oct-25 1010m SOFT R5 Hcp $319 (of $15,999) Barrier 1, Winning Time: 01:03.250, SP: 5.50 1st Nezeeh ( J M Sheridan 144 ) 2nd Escaping Thejungle ( C Keane 133 ) 0.50L 3rd Emerald Harmony ( B Coen 137 ) 0.50L 6th Aurora Nova ( N Burns 133 , Cd 140 ) 3.75L See full results | N Burns 60.3kg, Cd 63.5kg 3.75L | 6 (10) |
| Cork 30-Sep-25 1210m GOOD R3 Hcp (of $15,999) Barrier 7, Winning Time: 01:13.480, SP: 9.00 1st Winters Breath ( D B Mcmonagle 126 ) 2nd Likedbymike ( S Heffernan 135 ) 0.15L 3rd Amicitia ( B Coen 134 ) 0.50L 10th Aurora Nova ( N Burns 134 , Cd 141 ) 7.65L See full results | N Burns 60.8kg, Cd 64kg 7.65L | 10 (12) |
| Fairyhouse 23-Sep-25 1410m SOFT R4 Hcp $615 (of $20,499) Barrier 4, Winning Time: 01:27.870, SP: 15.00 1st Miracle Beauty ( J M Sheridan 134 ) 2nd Greatest Drama ( B Coen 139 ) 0.50L 3rd Anvika ( S Coen 137 ) 1.75L 5th Aurora Nova ( W Joyce 132 , Cd 135 ) 3.40L See full results | W Joyce 59.9kg, Cd 61.2kg 3.40L | 5 (12) |
| Bellewstown 27-Aug-25 1010m SOFT R6 Hcp $1,300 (of $13,000) Barrier 4, Winning Time: 00:58.750, SP: 11.00 1st Escaping Thejungle ( C Keane 133 ) 2nd Fair Taxes ( S Foley 137 ) 0.15L 3rd Aurora Nova ( W Joyce 135 ) 0.30L See full results | W Joyce 61.2kg 0.30L | 3 (9) |
| Curragh 09-Aug-25 1210m GOOD R7 Hcp (of $21,001) Barrier 17, Winning Time: 01:09.740, SP: 29.00 1st Tropical Retreat ( S Foley 135 ) 2nd Rappell ( D B Mcmonagle 132 ) 1.75L 3rd Aviatrice ( L Mcateer 136 ) 0.30L 9th Aurora Nova ( W Joyce 136 , Cd 139 ) 9.55L See full results | W Joyce 61.7kg, Cd 63kg 9.55L | 9 (13) |
| Cork 26-Jul-25 1010m GOOD R3 Hcp (of $45,001) Barrier 3, Winning Time: 00:57.770, SP: 19.00 Always towards rear, never a factor 1st Red Evolution ( D B Mcmonagle 124 ) 2nd Eclairage ( S Foley 123 ) 1.25L 3rd Cuban Grey ( R Mulligan 121 ) 0.30L 11th Aurora Nova ( W Joyce 119 , Cd 122 ) 9.90L See full results | W Joyce 54kg, Cd 55.3kg 9.90L | 11 (12) |
| Naas 05-Jul-25 1190m 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 1st Tropical Retreat ( C D Hayes 127 ) 2nd Agouti Bear ( J A Heffernan 133 ) 2.75L 3rd Aurora Nova ( N Burns 131 ) 2.90L See full results | N Burns 59.4kg 2.90L | 3 (8) |
| Bellewstown 04-Jul-25 1010m GOOD R5 Hcp $12,000 (of $20,000) Barrier 2, Winning Time: 00:59.570, SP: 3.13 Prominent, improved to lead after 1f, pushed along and went 2 lengths clear over 1f out, ridden and kept on well inside final furlong 1st Aurora Nova ( N Burns 132 ) 2nd Billie Be Quick ( K G Kennedy 134 ) 1.50L 3rd Smoke Them Out ( J J G Ryan 132 ) 1.75L See full results | N Burns 59.9kg | 1 (8) |
| Down Royal 21-Jun-25 1010m GOOD R2 Hcp $14,400 (of $23,999) Barrier 3, Winning Time: 00:59.660, SP: 4.33 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 1st Aurora Nova ( J A Powell 124 ) 2nd Moral Turpitude ( R P Whelan 140 ) 2.75L 3rd Shoney ( W J Lee 130 ) 1.50L See full results | J A Powell 56.2kg | 1 (5) |
| Curragh 05-Jun-25 1260m 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 1st Saturn Seven ( C T Keane 132 ) 2nd Kwa Herini ( L T Mcateer 132 ) 1.25L 3rd Tawaazon ( K G Kennedy 136 , Cd 131 ) 1.45L 6th Aurora Nova ( W Joyce 134 , Cd 137 ) 2.55L See full results | W Joyce 60.8kg, Cd 62.1kg 2.55L | 6 (23) |
| Navan 26-Apr-25 1010m SOFT R1 Hcp (of $11,499) Barrier 2, Winning Time: 01:02.030, SP: 15.00 Tracked leaders, 7th halfway, soon pushed along, ridden and no impression in mid-division over 1f out, no extra 1st Beano Power ( S Woods 123 , Cd 116 ) 2nd She's Smart ( J Pietropaolo 129 , Cd 122 ) 1.50L 3rd Velvet Skies ( T Casey 136 , Cd 129 ) 2.25L 18th Aurora Nova ( W Joyce 137 ) 9.85L See full results | W Joyce 62.1kg 9.85L | 18 (20) |
| Bellewstown 06-Apr-25 1010m GOOD R4 Hcp $6,000 (of $9,999) Barrier 8, Winning Time: 01:01.510, SP: 12.00 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 1st Aurora Nova ( W Joyce 142 , Cd 137 ) 2nd Lismacbryan Hill ( C D Hayes 125 ) 1.25L 3rd Lakota Lady ( G F Carroll 134 ) 3.50L See full results | W Joyce 64.4kg, Cd 62.1kg | 1 (9) |
| Naas 25-Aug-24 1010m 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 1st Theriverrunsdeep ( W Joyce 125 ) 2nd Sunday Sovereign ( C D Hayes 140 ) 3.25L 3rd Mymomentintime ( W J Lee 136 ) 0.20L 18th Aurora Nova ( J Kearney 140 , Cd 0 ) 9.50L See full results | J Kearney 63.5kg, Cd 0 9.50L | 18 (22) |
| Curragh 17-Aug-24 1210m 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 1st Imperial Dream ( W J Lee 141 ) 2nd Dynamic Force ( J J G Ryan 139 ) 0.75L 3rd Von Krolock ( M W Hassett 130 ) 0.50L 8th Aurora Nova ( L Mcateer 131 , Cd 0 ) 6.25L See full results | L Mcateer 59.4kg, Cd 0 6.25L | 8 (21) |
| Naas 06-Jul-24 1190m 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 1st National Lady ( C T Keane 128 ) 2nd Staysound Susie ( A J Slattery 124 ) 0.75L 3rd Tai Tam Bay ( N M Crosse 129 ) 0.30L 6th Aurora Nova ( W Joyce 119 , Cd 0 ) 3.25L See full results | W Joyce 54kg, Cd 0 3.25L | 6 (9) |
| Down Royal 22-Jun-24 1010m 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 1st She's Quality ( W J Lee 141 ) 2nd Greek Flower ( M P Sheehy 128 ) 2.75L 3rd Beatrix Power ( J J G Ryan 124 ) 0.75L 4th Aurora Nova ( W Joyce 119 , Cd 0 ) 5.25L See full results | W Joyce 54kg, Cd 0 5.25L | 4 (8) |
| Fairyhouse 15-Jun-24 1210m 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 1st Aurora Nova ( G F Carroll 133 ) 2nd Eruption ( D P Mcdonogh 135 ) 2.50L 3rd Nordic Passage ( D W O'connor 138 ) 3.25L See full results | G F Carroll 60.3kg | 1 (17) |
| Fairyhouse 31-May-24 1230m 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 1st Amanirenas ( D E Sheehy 140 ) 2nd Aurora Nova ( C T Keane 128 ) 0.50L 3rd Spirit Of Eagles ( G F Carroll 133 ) 3.75L See full results | C T Keane 58.1kg 0.50L | 2 (18) |
| Navan 18-May-24 1170m SOFT R2 Hcp (of $10,000) Barrier 16, Winning Time: 01:13.460, SP: 7.50 Slowly into stride, always towards rear and never a factor, ridden 2f out, no impression over 1f out, no extra 1st Stanhope ( K G Kennedy 124 ) 2nd Layoftheland ( P A Harnett 124 ) 0.15L 3rd Cuban Grey ( W Joyce 131 ) 2.25L 11th Aurora Nova ( H Horgan 125 , Cd 127 ) 9.50L See full results | H Horgan 56.7kg, Cd 57.6kg 9.50L | 11 (16) |
| Sligo 16-May-24 1190m 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 1st Eruption ( D P Mcdonogh 134 ) 2nd Beaumadier ( M P Sheehy 134 ) 0.50L 3rd Aurora Nova ( C D Hayes 132 ) 1.00L See full results | C D Hayes 59.9kg 1.00L | 3 (13) |
| Gowran Park 25-Apr-24 1410m HEAVY R3 Hcp (of $10,000) Barrier 2, Winning Time: 01:35.050, SP: 19.00 Dwelt, rear of mid-division, ridden 2f out, 8th 1f out, no impression 1st Summer Snow ( C T Keane 127 ) 2nd Adhuil ( R Parsons 127 ) 2.75L 3rd Manhattan Dandy ( J J G Ryan 137 ) 0.20L 8th Aurora Nova ( J A Heffernan 126 ) 7.25L See full results | J A Heffernan 57.2kg 7.25L | 8 (16) |
| Tipperary 31-May-23 1510m GOOD R1 CL (of $10,999) Barrier 7, Winning Time: 01:36.630, SP: 21.00 Slowly away and always towards rear, pushed along and closer early straight, no impression from over 1f out, no extra 1st Big Baby Bull ( J M Sheridan 137 ) 2nd Bringsty ( S Foley 139 ) 2.25L 3rd Tai Sing Yeh ( W J Lee 142 ) 0.00L 10th Aurora Nova ( C Keane 139 ) 16.50L See full results | C Keane 63kg 16.50L | 10 (12) |
| Gowran Park 24-May-23 1610m GOOD R5 Hcp (of $10,500) Barrier 11, Winning Time: 01:42.460, SP: 19.00 Rear, 13th over 3f out, came wide entering straight, ridden and progress 1f out, weakened closing stages 1st Pinball Wizard ( S D Bowen 135 ) 2nd Bright Moment ( B M Coen 133 ) 1.25L 3rd Nyla Rua ( R P Whelan 128 ) 0.30L 9th Aurora Nova ( C Keane 139 ) 7.75L See full results | C Keane 63kg 7.75L | 9 (13) |
| Sligo 30-Apr-23 1150m SOFT R3 Hcp (of $10,500) Barrier 17, Winning Time: 01:21.930, SP: 9.00 Towards rear, 11th halfway, pushed along entering straight, kept on one pace inside final furlong 1st Conversant ( J M Sheridan 137 ) 2nd Catherine Chroi ( C T Keane 128 ) 0.50L 3rd Sin E Shekells ( O Enright 126 ) 0.75L 8th Aurora Nova ( J Kearney 139 , Cd 146 ) 5.25L See full results | J Kearney 63kg, Cd 66.2kg 5.25L | 8 (13) |
| Dundalk 15-Apr-23 1410m SYNTHETIC R8 Hcp $525 (of $10,500) Barrier 11, Winning Time: 01:28.310, SP: 19.00 Dwelt and towards rear, ridden on outer 2f out, stayed on and progress 1f out, kept on inside final furlong 1st Blue Wood ( A C Persse 125 ) 2nd Cherry Bloom ( N M Crosse 125 ) 0.00L 3rd Lily Like ( W J Lee 129 ) 1.00L 4th Aurora Nova ( J Kearney 138 , Cd 145 ) 1.75L See full results | J Kearney 62.6kg, Cd 65.8kg 1.75L | 4 (12) |
| Dundalk 04-Mar-23 1210m SYNTHETIC R2 Md $600 (of $12,000) Barrier 2, Winning Time: 01:14.190, SP: 21.00 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 1st Almendares ( A J Slattery 134 ) 2nd Heartrate ( D P Mcdonogh 134 ) 1.25L 3rd Billboa ( J A Heffernan 134 ) 3.00L DQ Aurora Nova ( J Kearney 142 , Cd 149 ) 4.75L See full results | J Kearney 64.4kg, Cd 67.6kg 4.75L | UPD (14) |
| Dundalk 18-Feb-23 1010m SYNTHETIC R1 Hcp (of $10,500) Barrier 3, Winning Time: 00:59.510, SP: 19.00 Mid-division, ridden to close 2f out, 6th 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong 1st Dun Na Sead ( O Mcsweeney 140 ) 2nd Tai Sing Yeh ( W J Lee 147 ) 1.50L 3rd Inishmot Prince ( J J G Ryan 145 ) 1.75L 8th Aurora Nova ( J Kearney 132 , Cd 139 ) 6.00L See full results | J Kearney 59.9kg, Cd 63kg 6.00L | 8 (14) |
| Dundalk 05-Nov-22 1010m SYNTHETIC R1 Md $650 (of $12,998) Barrier 4, Winning Time: 00:59.010, SP: 17.00 Tracked leaders, 6th entering straight, pushed along over 1f out, ridden and no impression in 5th 1f out, kept on one pace 1st Lokada ( C T Keane 129 ) 2nd Ha Ha Gloria ( G F Carroll 129 ) 0.30L 3rd Greek Flower ( B M Coen 129 ) 0.30L 4th Aurora Nova ( J Kearney 129 , Cd 136 ) 2.75L See full results | J Kearney 58.5kg, Cd 61.7kg 2.75L | 4 (11) |
| Curragh 13-Oct-22 1010m SOFT R8 Hcp (of $12,001) Barrier 1, Winning Time: 01:02.090, SP: 29.00 Mid-division, ridden 2f out, weakened 1st Mymomentintime ( L F Roche 124 ) 2nd Swift Flight ( J M Sheridan 141 ) 3.25L 3rd Ever Rock ( J A Heffernan 137 ) 3.75L UPL Aurora Nova ( R Colgan 134 ) 13.75L See full results | R Colgan 60.8kg 13.75L | UPD (18) |
| Down Royal 26-Sep-22 1010m SOFT R1 CLMd $2,400 (of $12,000) Barrier 4, Winning Time: 01:00.080, SP: 8.00 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 1st Gobi Star ( C D Hayes 135 ) 2nd Aurora Nova ( R C Colgan 129 ) 0.50L 3rd Greek Flower ( K J Manning 129 ) 1.75L See full results | R C Colgan 58.5kg 0.50L | 2 (9) |
| Down Royal 03-Sep-22 1010m GOOD R2 CLMd $1,449 (of $14,500) Barrier 2, Winning Time: 00:59.800, SP: 34.00 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 1st Sceolan ( W J Lee 129 ) 2nd Gobi Star ( C D Hayes 135 ) 0.00L 3rd Aurora Nova ( R C Colgan 129 ) 1.25L See full results | R C Colgan 58.5kg 1.25L | 3 (9) |
| Curragh 14-Oct-21 1010m SOFT R3 Md (of $16,500) Barrier 9, Winning Time: 01:01.420, SP: 51.00 Mid-division, pushed along 2f out and soon lost place, ridden and no impression towards rear 1f out, no extra 1st Dancing Rebel ( W J Lee 128 ) 2nd Special Power ( A J Slattery 133 ) 0.75L 3rd New York City ( W M Lordan 133 ) 1.50L UPL Aurora Nova ( R Colgan 128 ) 7.25L | R Colgan 58.1kg 7.25L | UPD (9) |
| Navan 04-Sep-21 1160m GOOD R1 Md (of $24,000) Barrier 2, Winning Time: 01:13.560, SP: 12.00 Chased leaders, ridden in 3rd 2f out, weakened 1st Giselles Ausie ( G F Carroll 130 ) 2nd Chestnutter ( C T Keane 122 ) 0.20L 3rd Pulse Of Poppy ( M P Sheehy 120 ) 2.75L UPL Aurora Nova ( R Cleary 122 ) 3.75L | R Cleary 55.3kg 3.75L | UPD (8) |
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