Goal Exceeded (2021)
About
Goal Exceeded is a 4yo b horse trained by A McGuinness in Dublin. He is by the stallion Iffraaj out of the dam Twinkle Twinkle. To date, Goal Exceeded has recorded two career victories. On 24 May 2025 at the Curragh, he secured his most notable triumph, collecting the $30,000.00 prize in the Hcp.
Race Record
| Event Summary | Runner Stats | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Curragh 02-Nov-25 1410m HEAVY R4 Hcp $420 (of $21,001) Barrier 5, Winning Time: 01:32.160, SP: 15.00 | A Caffrey 58.1kg 3.80L | 6 (20) |
| Curragh 16-Oct-25 1410m SOFT R8 Hcp (of $18,001) Barrier 9, Winning Time: 01:31.150, SP: 10.00 | A Caffrey 63.5kg 4.05L | 8 (26) |
| Curragh 04-Oct-25 1210m SOFT R4 Hcp $780 (of $26,002) Barrier 10, Winning Time: 01:15.260, SP: 7.50 | A Caffrey 58.5kg 5.05L | 5 (9) |
| Listowel 23-Sep-25 1610m HEAVY R6 Hcp $340 (of $16,998) Barrier 8, Winning Time: 01:46.030, SP: 11.00 | R Whelan 56.7kg 10.00L | 6 (10) |
| Chepstow 08-Aug-25 1620m GOOD R2 CL4 Hcp (of $34,430) Barrier 10, Winning Time: 01:33.840, SP: 15.00 | F Marsh 60.3kg 7.50L | 8 (13) |
| Galway 30-Jul-25 1410m SOFT R6 Hcp (of $18,001) Barrier 6, Winning Time: 01:31.090, SP: 9.00 Soon mid-division, ridden and no impression 2f out, no extra over 1f out | R Whelan 63.5kg 5.45L | 11 (15) |
| Curragh 19-Jul-25 1260m GOOD R2 Hcp (of $99,999) Barrier 2, Winning Time: 01:16.580, SP: 13.00 Towards rear, progress into mid division over 2f out, soon ridden and kept on one pace inside final furlong | M W Hassett 54kg, Cd 55.3kg 5.05L | 7 (16) |
| Cork 14-Jun-25 1410m GOOD R2 Hcp (of $99,999) Barrier 12, Winning Time: 01:25.930, SP: 15.00 Mid division far side, pushed along over 2f out, soon ridden and no impression from over 1f out | A Caffrey 56.7kg 9.25L | 14 (19) |
| Curragh 24-May-25 1410m GOOD R7 Hcp $18,000 (of $30,000) Barrier 11, Winning Time: 01:26.090, SP: 13.00 Soon chased leaders, 9th halfway, headway to challenge and on terms under 1f out, led 100yds out and stayed on well | A Caffrey 56.2kg | 1 (20) |
| Dundalk 12-Oct-24 1410m GOOD R3 Hcp $575 (of $11,500) Barrier 5, Winning Time: 01:26.060, SP: 13.00 Rear of mid-division, pushed along and some headway under 2f out, 8th 1f out, ridden and kept on well inside final furlong, nearest at finish | J Ryan 63.5kg, Cd 64.9kg 1.45L | 4 (14) |
| Curragh 29-Sep-24 1410m GOOD R7 $1,101 (of $11,478), Winning Time: 01:29.800, SP: 16/1 Towards rear, a little keen, progress in 4th halfway, 3rd over 2f out, lost place over 1f out, kept on same pace closing stages to 4th close home | D Egan 57.6kg, Cd 0 4.00L | 4 (6) |
| Navan 21-Sep-24 1610m GOOD R3 Hcp (of $7,576), Winning Time: 01:44.540, SP: 33/1 Towards rear, ridden in 9th 2f out, 8th 1f out, no impression | G Halpin 64.4kg, Cd 0 5.25L | 7 (11) |
| Cork 12-Sep-24 1210m GOOD R3 Hcp (of $7,891), Winning Time: 01:10.280, SP: 8/1 Held up towards rear, ridden 2f out, no impression over 1f out, kept on one pace | K Kennedy 61.7kg, Cd 0 6.00L | 7 (9) |
| Newmarket 22-Jun-24 1210m GOOD R5 Hcp (of $15,591), Winning Time: 01:10.390, SP: 14/1 Chased leaders, pushed along far side of group over 2f out, ridden and weakened quickly over 1f out | J Mitchell 59kg, Cd 0 6.75L | 8 (12) |
| Curragh 06-Jun-24 1010m GOOD R4 Hcp $5,000 (of $31,565), Winning Time: 00:58.590, SP: 17/2 Mid-division, pushed along in 6th 2f out, ridden in 6th over 1f out, headway into 3rd inside final furlong, kept on without threatening | C T Keane 59.4kg 2.25L | 3 (11) |
| Naas 30-Apr-24 1190m SOFT R2 Hcp $240 (of $7,200), Winning Time: 01:16.800, SP: 15/8 Tracked leaders, 3rd halfway, ridden 2f out, no extra in 4th under 1f out, kept on one pace | R Whelan 63kg, Cd 0 8.75L | 6 (12) |
| Cork 31-Mar-24 1010m HEAVY R7 Hcp $800 (of $9,600) Barrier 11, Winning Time: 01:05.270, SP: 4/1 Towards rear, 10th halfway, pushed along in 7th over 1f out, soon ridden and kept on inside final furlong to go 4th close home | R Whelan 55.3kg, Cd 0 3.25L | 4 (11) |
| Naas 15-Oct-23 1190m SOFT R2 Md $9,900 (of $10,075) Barrier 11, Winning Time: 01:15.770, SP: 7/2 Tracked leaders, 6th halfway, pushed along over 2f out, ridden to lead over 1f out, kept on well inside final furlong | R P Whelan 59.4kg | 1 (10) |
| Naas 14-Sep-23 1410m SOFT R6 Md $750 (of $24,999) Barrier 2, Winning Time: 01:30.900, SP: 34.00 Disputed lead early, 2nd halfway, pushed along and led briefly under 2f out, 3rd and ridden 1f out, no extra inside final 150 yards | R Whelan 61.2kg 2.50L | 5 (14) |
| Curragh 12-Aug-23 1210m GOOD R3 Md $600 (of $19,999) Barrier 14, Winning Time: 01:12.610, SP: 67.00 Held up towards rear, pushed along 2f out, not clear run and switched left 1 1/2f out, ridden and no impression in 7th 1f out, kept on one pace | D B Mcmonagle 60.3kg 13.75L | 5 (15) |