Back Down Under
About
Back Down Under is a 4yo trained by P Roche. It is sired by the stallion Australia out of the dam Back On Top. Back Down Under has won 2 races in its career so far. On 17th Mar 2025 at Curragh, Back Down Under claimed its most noteworthy victory, winning the $12600 Nua Healthcare Handicap.
Race Record
| Event Summary | Runner Stats | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Curragh 19-Jul-25 m GOOD R2 Hcp $9,999 (of $99,999), Winning Time: 01:16.580, SP: 14/1 | L F Roche 54kg 0.50L | 3 (16) |
| Curragh 28-Jun-25 1207m GOOD R7 Hcp $2,600 (of $15,600), Winning Time: 01:11.350, SP: 11/2 Always prominent, 3rd halfway, ridden and led under 2f out, kept on under pressure, headed inside final 100 yards, no extra | L F Roche 59.9kg 1.00L | 3 (13) |
| Curragh 24-May-25 1207m GOOD R2 Hcp $5,201 (of $15,600), Winning Time: 01:12.270, SP: 14/1 Rear of mid-division, headway into 5th and pushed along 2f out, soon ridden, went 3rd 1f out, 2nd inside final furlong, kept on without threatening winner | L F Roche 61.2kg 4.25L | 2 (13) |
| Curragh 17-Mar-25 1207m SOFT R2 Hcp $12,600 (of $12,600), Winning Time: 01:19.470, SP: 8/1 Rear of mid-division, good headway to dispute lead 2f out, led travelling well 1 1/2f out, pushed along 1f out, ridden clear inside final furlong, stayed on well, reduced advantage close home | L F Roche 61.7kg | 1 (13) |
| Curragh 28-Sep-24 1408m SOFT R8 Hcp (of $12,626), Winning Time: 01:27.100, SP: 22/1 In touch in far side group, progress over 1f out, weakened final 100 yards | L F Roche 55.8kg, Cd 0 5.50L | 8 (16) |
| Cork 17-Aug-24 1408m GOOD R4 Hcp (of $12,626), Winning Time: 01:23.050, SP: 17/2 Dwelt slightly, raced in rear, effort 1 1/2f out, no impression 1f out, soon no extra | K G Kennedy 58.1kg, Cd 0 3.50L | 10 (11) |
| Curragh 21-Jul-24 1609m GOOD R5 Hcp $750 (of $15,783), Winning Time: 01:37.200, SP: 12/1 Rear, 12th over 3f out, headway under 2f out, 6th 1f out, kept on to 5th close home, no danger | C D Hayes 55.8kg, Cd 0 8.50L | 5 (13) |
| Curragh 29-Jun-24 1408m GOOD R3 Hcp $12,000 (of $12,626), Winning Time: 01:24.640, SP: 6/1 Rear of mid-division, closer in 5th and pushed along 2f out, ridden in 5th 1f out, improved to lead inside final furlong, stayed on well, all out | C D Hayes 54.4kg | 1 (13) |
| Curragh 25-May-24 1207m GOOD R3 Hcp $675 (of $14,204), Winning Time: 01:12.720, SP: 5/1 Slowly into stride, soon mid-division, pushed along in 7th 2 out, soon ridden, kept on one pace | K G Kennedy 54kg, Cd 0 4.00L | 5 (9) |
| Navan 18-May-24 1005m GOOD R3 Md $600 (of $7,576) Barrier 9, Winning Time: 01:01.690, SP: 13/8 Slowly into stride, towards rear and pushed along early, mid-division in centre after 2f, pushed along again in 4th and no impression 2f out, ridden in 5th 1f out, kept on one pace | L F Roche 58.5kg, Cd 0 7.00L | 4 (17) |
| Navan 07-May-24 1005m SOFT R2 Md $1,199 (of $7,200), Winning Time: 01:02.240, SP: 6/1 Mid-division, headway 2f out, 3rd over 1f out, kept on without threatening final furlong | L F Roche 58.5kg 0.50L | 3 (14) |
| Dundalk 02-Dec-23 1207m GOOD R2 Md (of $9,159) Barrier 6, Winning Time: 01:13.950, SP: 5/2 Settled behind leaders, 7th halfway, ridden and no impression 2f out, kept on one pace | L F Roche 58.1kg, Cd 0 4.00L | 7 (14) |
| Naas 14-Oct-23 1193m HEAVY R3 Hcp $8,000 (of $24,000) Barrier 1, Winning Time: 01:16.020, SP: 9/2 Mid-division, closer in 4th 2f out, pushed along and led 1 1/2f out, ridden 1f out, kept on, headed close home | W Joyce 54kg 0.75L | 2 (15) |
| Down Royal 09-Sep-23 1005m GOOD R1 Md $5,000 (of $15,000) Barrier 7, Winning Time: 01:01.050, SP: 13/2 Held up in mid-division, ran freely, 5th halfway, 4th and short of room over 1f out, kept on between horses to go 2nd closing stages | L F Roche 57.6kg 1.25L | 2 (10) |
| Naas 27-Aug-23 1193m GOOD R2 Md (of $9,600) Barrier 7, Winning Time: 01:12.070, SP: 7/1 Led, ridden 2f out, headed 1 1/2f out, 2nd 1f out, weakened final furlong | L F Roche 58.1kg, Cd 0 8.25L | 7 (12) |
| Naas 08-Jul-23 1005m GOOD R1 Md $1,600 (of $9,600) Barrier 7, Winning Time: 01:01.130, SP: 13/2 Tracked leaders and soon 3rd, pushed along in 2nd 2f out, ridden in 3rd under 1f out, no impression, kept on one pace | L F Roche 58.1kg 2.25L | 3 (12) |
| Naas 29-Jun-23 1005m GOOD R1 Md $3,000 (of $9,000) Barrier 8, Winning Time: 00:59.440, SP: 18/1 Dwelt slightly, soon towards rear of far side group, headway over 2f out, switched right in 5th over 1f out, improved to 2nd final 100 yards, kept on, no chance with easy winner | L F Roche 58.1kg 3.25L | 2 (17) |
| Curragh 28-May-23 1207m GOOD R1 Md $400 (of $12,000) Barrier 4, Winning Time: 01:15.230, SP: 11/1 Soon disputed, led after 1f, joined halfway, ridden and headed 1 1/2f out, soon no extra | L F Roche 58.1kg, Cd 0 4.75L | 6 (9) |
| Naas 25-Apr-23 1193m HEAVY R1 CLMd $1,600 (of $9,600) Barrier 5, Winning Time: 01:19.570, SP: 15/2 Towards rear, progress after halfway, 3rd 1f out, soon ridden and kept on, no extra closing stages | L F Roche 58.1kg 5.00L | 3 (9) |