Close Connection
About
Close Connection is a 4yo gelding trained by M Dods, based at Darlington. Sired by Cracksman out of Too Familiar, it has won 1 race in its career. On 2nd April 2024 at Pontefract, Close Connection secured its most notable victory in the $3780 Northern Commercials Iveco Driveaway Novice Stakes. The horse has been profitable for punters, with a career return on investment of 86% for those who have backed it consistently.
Race Record
| Event Summary | Runner Stats | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Ayr 21-Jul-25 m R5 CL5 Hcp (of $7,870), Winning Time: 01:42.050, SP: 66/1 | C Lee 57.6kg, Cd 0 24.10L | 9 (10) |
| Newcastle 28-Jun-25 1613m GOOD R4 Hcp (of $5,757), Winning Time: 01:42.550, SP: 50/1 Steadied and switched right start, held up in last pair, never involved | C Beasley 61.2kg, Cd 0 8.50L | 11 (14) |
| Chester 14-Jun-24 1524m GOOD R7 Hcp $112 (of $7,644), Winning Time: 01:35.690, SP: 18/1 Prominent, slightly impeded by rival after 1f, raced keenly, lost position 3f out, gradually weakened from 1f out | C Beasley 58.5kg, Cd 0 9.00L | 7 (11) |
| Haydock 25-May-24 1207m SOFT R6 Hcp (of $10,468), Winning Time: 01:14.160, SP: 16/1 Steadied start, held up towards rear, never on terms | P Mulrennan 61.7kg, Cd 0 7.50L | 9 (15) |
| Pontefract 02-Apr-24 1207m HEAVY R1 Nv $3,780 (of $3,780) Barrier 2, Winning Time: 01:22.880, SP: 12/1 Mid-division, switched and pushed along well over 1f out, headway 1f out, led over 110 yards out, readily | C Beasley 59kg | 1 (9) |
| Carlisle 09-Jul-23 1172m GOOD R2 Nv (of $16,200) Barrier 4, Winning Time: 01:15.040, SP: 66/1 Prominent, ridden 2f out, soon weakened | C Beasley 59kg, Cd 0 6.75L | 8 (11) |
| Redcar 24-Jun-23 1204m GOOD R1 Nv (of $4,320) Barrier 8, Winning Time: 01:09.380, SP: 16/1 Dwelt, rear mid-division, ridden and beaten over 2f out | P Dennis 59kg, Cd 0 15.25L | 12 (14) |