Galvin (2014)
About
Galvin is an 11yo horse trained by G Elliott in Meath. He is by the stallion Gold Well out of Burren Moonshine. So far he has accumulated 13 wins. On 28 Dec 2021 at Leopardstown he secured his most valuable victory, claiming the $175,000 Cl1 Ch prize. He has proved a profitable runner for bettors; backing him across his career would have generated about a 10% return on investment.
Race Record
| Event Summary | Runner Stats | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Cheltenham 13-Mar-25 m R4 CL2 HcpCh (of $73,777), Winning Time: 13:45.540, SP: 4/1 | J Kennedy 73kg, Cd 0 0.00L | UPD (16) |
| Punchestown 04-Feb-25 3260m HEAVY R8 Up The Yard Challenge Race $5 (of $100), Winning Time: 07:00.400, SP: 6.50 | H Peppard 76.2kg 6.50L | 4 (16) |
| Far Hills 20-Oct-24 4220m GOOD R5 NHF $50,000 (of $250,001) Barrier 8, Winning Time: 05:02.860 Just missed | J W Kennedy 70.8kg | 2 (4) |
| Aintree 13-Apr-24 6910m SOFT R5 HcpChNHF $65,000 (of $500,000), Winning Time: 09:27.680, SP: 40/1 Wore hood to post, mid-division, headway chasing leaders 22nd Becher's, driven along approaching the Elbow, stayed on run-in, not pace to challenge | S Ewing 70.8kg, Cd 0 8.50L | 4 (32) |
| Navan 12-Feb-24 4220m HEAVY R3 H $1,857 (of $19,381), Winning Time: 05:59.300, SP: 25/1 In touch in rear, closer in 5th entering straight, pushed along in 5th 2 out, ridden and disputed 3rd approaching last, dropped to 4th inside final furlong, no impression on leaders | S Ewing 71.2kg, Cd 0 5.00L | 4 (8) |
| Cheltenham 15-Dec-23 5890m SOFT R6 HcpCh $1,196 (of $20,812), Winning Time: 08:29.070, SP: 11/2 In touch, headway 16th, close up, ridden 2 out, kept on same pace | K Donoghue 74.8kg, Cd 0 9.25L | 5 (13) |
| Cheltenham 17-Nov-23 5890m SOFT R4 HcpCh (of $18,210), Winning Time: 08:08.990, SP: 10/3 Wore hood to post, held up towards rear, steady headway 20th, driven along and no impression in 7th before the last, weakened run-in | R James 76.2kg, Cd 0 20.75L | 8 (13) |
| Aintree 15-Apr-23 6910m SOFT R6 HcpChNHF (of $605,000), Winning Time: 09:10.620, SP: 22/1 Wore hood to post, unseated rider 1st | D N Russell 74.8kg, Cd 0 0.00L | UPD (39) |
| Cheltenham 16-Mar-23 6070m SOFT R5 CL2 Ch $17,940 (of $73,777), Winning Time: 08:39.400, SP: 3.75 Wore hood to post,held up in mid-division, headway chasing leaders before 24th, went 2nd soon after 2 out, upsides last, ridden to challenge run-in, found no extra final 110 yards | D N Russell 73kg 2.50L | 2 (16) |
| Leopardstown 28-Dec-22 4830m SOFT R5 CL1 Ch $3,500 (of $175,000), Winning Time: 06:24.010, SP: 4.33 Tracked leaders early, held up behind leaders from 4th, slight mistakes 7th and 5 out, ridden in 4th before 2 out, no extra in 6th before last, weakened run-in | S Ewing 74.4kg 0.00L | 6 (7) |
| Down Royal 05-Nov-22 4830m SOFT R4 CL1Ch $7,501 (of $150,000), Winning Time: 06:17.700, SP: 1.83 Settled behind leaders, 4th and mistake 1th, ridden before 3 out, no impression before 2 out where slight mistake, kept on one pace | D N Russell 74.4kg 15.50L | 4 (5) |
| Punchestown 13-Oct-22 4810m GOOD R5 CL1 Ch $17,100 (of $28,498), Winning Time: 06:08.200, SP: 2.10 Settled behind leaders in 3rd, pushed along before 3 out, challenged between horses 3 out, ridden into narrow lead entering straight, asserted before last, kept on well run-in | D N Russell 75.3kg | 1 (5) |
| Punchestown 28-Apr-22 4860m SOFT R5 CL1 $5,500 (of $274,998), Winning Time: 06:27.700, SP: 6.00 Mid-division, slight mistakes 10th and 12th, ridden in 5th 4 out, no impression | D N Russell 74.4kg 23.75L | 6 (9) |
| Cheltenham 19-Mar-22 5290m SOFT R4 CL1 Ch $33,125 (of $614,812), Winning Time: 06:41.750, SP: 4.33 Not always fluent, held up rear of mid-division towards inside, outpaced after 3 out, switched right before 2 out, stayed on approaching last, pressing for 3rd inside final 100 yards, no chance with winner | D N Russell 74.4kg 17.50L | 4 (11) |
| Leopardstown 28-Dec-21 4830m SOFT R5 CL1 Ch $105,000 (of $175,000), Winning Time: 06:23.600, SP: 8.00 Tracked leader in 2nd, closed after 4 out, dropped to 3rd entering straight, ridden and ran on well to lead final strides | D N Russell 75.3kg | 1 (8) |
| Down Royal 30-Oct-21 4830m SOFT R4 CL1Ch $25,000 (of $125,000), Winning Time: 06:16.600, SP: 3/1 Raced mainly in a share of 3rd, not fluent 1st, closed on front pair from 3 out, pushed along to challenge before next and soon disputed lead, ridden before last where not fluent, headed run-in, no extra and kept on same pace close home | M J J Codd 75.3kg 0.75L | 2 (5) |
| Punchestown 13-Oct-21 4810m GOOD R6 CL1Ch $16,500 (of $27,500), Winning Time: 06:18.500, SP: evens Tracked leaders in 3rd, slight mistake 3 out, pushed along in 2nd entering straight, disputed lead before last, led after last, stayed on well under hands and heels inside final furlong | D N Russell 74.4kg | 1 (5) |
| Cheltenham 17-Mar-21 6020m SOFT R7 CL1NvChNHF $52,753 (of $93,750), Winning Time: 07:57.840, SP: 7/2 Held up in mid-division, mistake 2nd and 7th, closed gradually from 18th, tracking leaders 3 out, challenged last, soon led, stayed on well | J W Kennedy 72.6kg | 1 (12) |
| Cheltenham 23-Oct-20 4900m GOOD R2 CL2NvCh $12,512 (of $20,000), Winning Time: 06:21.770, SP: 2/1 Restrained towards rear, not fluent 10th, headway before 4 out, close up 3 out, ridden and upsides 2 out, led approaching last, stayed on strongly run in | R M Power 73.5kg | 1 (6) |
| Tipperary 04-Oct-20 4020m GOOD R6 CL1NvCh $16,500 (of $27,500), Winning Time: 04:57.600, SP: 1/4 Tracked leaders in 3rd, 2nd at 7th, pressed leader travelling well after 3 out, led and slipped slightly entering straight, pushed along and asserted before last, kept on well under hands and heels run-in, not extended | D N Russell 73kg | 1 (4) |
| Killarney 22-Aug-20 4190m SOFT R6 CLNvCh $7,500 (of $12,500), Winning Time: 05:22.400, SP: 2/9 Chased leader, slight mistake 7th, closed from before 4 out, on terms 3 out, gained narrow lead approaching last, pushed out and stayed on well to assert run-in | K M Donoghue 74.4kg | 1 (3) |
| Killarney 08-Jul-20 4190m SOFT R6 CLCh $7,500 (of $12,500), Winning Time: 05:23.700, SP: 2/15 Tracked leader in 2nd, moderate 2nd from 5th where slight mistake, closer before 3 out, mistake 2 out, led before last, left well clear last, eased home run-in | D N Russell 72.6kg | 1 (4) |
| Cheltenham 11-Mar-20 4060m SOFT R6 CL1NvHcpCh $14,840 (of $70,000), Winning Time: 05:24.320, SP: 4/1 Held up towards rear, mistake 1st, headway going well after 3 out, went 2nd next, not pace of winner and edging left flat, rider soon lost rein briefly, no impression, kept on towards finish | D N Russell 71.7kg 3.25L | 2 (20) |
| Punchestown 26-Nov-19 3960m SOFT R5 CLNvCh $5,400 (of $27,000), Winning Time: 05:28.500, SP: 7/2 Held up in 6th, progress after 3 out, went 3rd and slight mistake 2 out, soon pushed along, 3rd on inner and plenty to do at last, went 2nd under hands and heels inside final furlong, kept on without threatening winner | D N Russell 71.2kg 8.00L | 2 (7) |
| Fairyhouse 12-Nov-19 4220m HEAVY CLCh (of $6,486), Winning Time: 05:53.500, SP: 11/1 Disputed lead early, headed 2nd and then chased leader, 2nd entering straight, ridden and dropped to 3rd 2 out, moderate 2nd before last, no extra and dropped to 4th inside final furlong | D N Russell 75.3kg, Cd 0 10.50L | 4 (14) |
| Galway 28-Oct-19 4530m SOFT R2 CLCh (of $19,000), Winning Time: 05:44.500, SP: 10/3 Chased leaders in 3rd, dropped to 4th but well in touch when fell 4 out | D N Russell 75.3kg, Cd 0 | UPD (9) |
| Ayr 12-Apr-19 3220m GOOD R1 CL3NvH $2,919 (of $15,300), Winning Time: 03:41.300, SP: 11/10 Raced keenly, held up early, headway tracking leaders 3rd, closer in 3rd when awkward 3 out, 2nd and no impression when went left last | D N Russell 74.4kg 6.00L | 2 (5) |
| Cheltenham 14-Mar-19 4220m SOFT R1 CL1NvH (of $125,000), Winning Time: 05:06.030, SP: 12/1 Held up behind, blundered 6th, some headway under pressure 2 out, plugged on same pace, never threatened leaders | D N Russell 73kg, Cd 0 14.75L | 6 (16) |
| Ayr 07-Feb-19 3220m SOFT R2 CL4NvH $4,094 (of $6,300), Winning Time: 04:03.800, SP: 3/10 Tracked leader, challenged going well after 3 out, led narrowly between last 2, hard pressed when driven and hung left flat, kept on towards finish | D N Russell 76.2kg | 1 (14) |
| Navan 19-Jan-19 3220m GOOD R1 CLNvH $9,856 (of $16,000), Winning Time: 03:56.300, SP: 5/1 Tracked leader in 2nd, slight mistake at 1st, not fluent 3 out, headway to dispute lead travelling well before 2 out, pushed along to lead after 2 out, ridden run-in, stayed on well, comfortably | D N Russell 73kg | 1 (4) |
| Perth 18-Aug-18 3260m GOOD R2 CL4MdH $4,549 (of $7,000), Winning Time: 03:49.750, SP: 1/4 Raced keenly, tracked leaders, went on before 4th, made rest, ridden out | R Johnson 70.3kg | 1 (5) |
| Limerick 27-Jul-18 3220m SOFT R7 CLNHF $6,775 (of $11,001), Winning Time: 04:07.000, SP: 1/4 Soon chased leaders, 3rd halfway, on terms into straight, led under 2f out, asserted from over 1f out, stayed on well, easily | M L O'neill 73.5kg | 1 (8) |
| Roscommon 11-Jul-18 3260m GOOD R7 CLNHF $6,160 (of $10,000), Winning Time: 03:45.900, SP: 9/4 Tracked leaders, ran freely, 3rd halfway, headway to lead early straight, soon ridden and 2 lengths clear over 1f out, stayed on well inside final furlong, comfortably | M L O'neill 73.5kg | 1 (10) |