Horse

Positive Thinker (IRE)

9yo gelding · by Ocovango out of Clip Her Tail (Old Vic) · Trainer Michael J McDonagh · Owner Michael J McDonagh

3 wins from 25 runs, placed in 16.

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Runs

Win rate

12%

3 wins

Placed

64%

16 of 25

Official rating

108

peak 127

Prize money

£71k

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Form over time finishing position and official rating

Dec 22 → Oct 26

Run history

Date	Course	Race	Dist	Going	Class	Draw	Pos	Beaten	Weight	OR	Jockey	Trainer	SP	BSP
02 Oct 26	Gowran Park	Paddy Monaghan 90th Birthday Handicap Hurdle	2m 4f 40y	Yielding to soft	—	—	11/14	26¾L	11-0	108	Cian Quirke	Michael J McDonagh	21.0	36.0
22 Jan 26	Gowran Park	Adare Manor Opportunity Handicap Hurdle	2m 7f 110y	Heavy	—	—	8/15	27¾L	11-1	111	Calum Hogan	Michael J McDonagh	9.50	13.2
30 Nov 25	Fairyhouse	BAR 1 Betting Porterstown Handicap Chase	3m 6f	Yielding To Soft	G	—	10/15	24¾L	10-11	127	Sean OKeeffe	Michael J McDonagh	15.0	20.2
09 Nov 25	Naas	SIS Brown Lad Handicap Hurdle	2m 4f	Soft To Heavy	G	—	8/14	16¾L	10-2	113	Sean OKeeffe	Michael J McDonagh	34.0	71.3
03 Nov 24	Cork	Paddy Power Cork Grand National Handicap Chase ()	3m 4f	Good	G	—	2/10	shd	11-2	126	Cian Quirke	Michael J McDonagh	6.50	7.26
30 Sep 24	Roscommon	Image Furnishings Handicap Hurdle	3m	Soft	—	—	3/12	10½L	11-8	113	Cian Quirke	Michael J McDonagh	6.50	7.01
01 Apr 24	Fairyhouse	Fairyhouse Steel Handicap Hurdle	2m 6f	Soft To Heavy	—	—	4/8	25L	10-1	113	Cian Quirke	Michael J McDonagh	3.75	4.30
10 Mar 24	Naas	Bar One Racing Leinster National Handicap Chase ()	3m 1f	Soft	G	—	2/12	1½L	9-9	125	Cian Quirke	Michael J McDonagh	9.50	12.2
11 Feb 24	Navan	William Hill Extra Place Races Every Day Handicap Chase	3m	Heavy	—	—	3/8	8L	11-1	119	Mr A P Ryan	Michael J McDonagh	3.50	3.98
23 Jan 24	Down Royal	Madri Excepcional Handicap Chase	3m	Soft	—	—	2/7	2¼L	11-3	117	Mr A P Ryan	Michael J McDonagh	2.50	2.72
16 Dec 23	Fairyhouse	Tote Always SP Or Better @Fairyhouse Handicap Chase	3m 110y	Heavy	—	—	2/9	shd	10-11	113	Sean OKeeffe	Michael J McDonagh	3.75	4.50
26 Nov 23	Cork	Cork Welcomes Racing TV Members Handicap Hurdle	2m 4f	Soft	—	—	3/12	2¾L	10-7	110	Mr A P Ryan	Michael J McDonagh	3.00	3.54
22 Oct 23	Limerick	John Thomas McNamara Series (Q.R.) Handicap Hurdle	3m	Soft To Heavy	—	—	1/13	—	11-11	102	Mr A P Ryan	Michael J McDonagh	2.20	2.46
30 Sep 23	Gowran Park	Hospitality At Gowran Park Handicap Chase	2m 4f	Heavy	—	—	1/6	—	10-8	105	Sean OKeeffe	Michael J McDonagh	1.91	2.06
15 Sep 23	Ballinrobe	Michael Cawe Suspended Ceilings Handicap Hurdle	2m 6f	Yielding	—	—	2/14	¾L	11-1	99	Sean OKeeffe	Michael J McDonagh	6.00	7.20
04 May 23	Tipperary	Ryans Cleaning Event Specialists Handicap Hurdle	3m 110y	Good To Yielding	—	—	6/19	18L	11-4	99	Sean OKeeffe	Michael J McDonagh	4.50	5.39
18 Apr 23	Tipperary	Tipperary Handicap Chase	2m 7f 110y	Yielding	—	—	1/11	—	11-6	99	Sean OKeeffe	Michael J McDonagh	3.25	3.50
30 Mar 23	Limerick	Shannsoft Computer Networks Novice Handicap Hurdle	2m	Soft	—	—	2/8	¾L	10-9	97	Sean OKeeffe	Michael J McDonagh	2.20	2.41
11 Mar 23	Gowran Park	BoyleSports Handicap Hurdle	2m 4f	Soft To Heavy	—	—	3/20	8¾L	11-2	97	Sean OKeeffe	Michael J McDonagh	4.00	4.32
11 Dec 22	Cork	Finbarr Quaid Electrical Novice Handicap Hurdle	2m 4f	Yielding To Soft	—	—	2/24	hd	11-6	94	Cathal Landers	Michael J McDonagh	5.00	5.50
22 Nov 22	Limerick	Follow Us On Twitter @LimerickRaces Handicap Hurdle	2m 5f	Soft	—	—	2/14	1½L	11-4	92	Cathal Landers	Michael J McDonagh	4.33	4.60
31 Oct 22	Wexford	Peter Nolan Bloodstock Maiden Hurdle	2m 4f	Heavy	—	—	3/14	18L	11-12	—	Cathal Landers	Michael J McDonagh	5.00	6.72
12 Oct 22	Punchestown	Festival 2023 On Sale Now Maiden Hurdle	2m	Good	—	—	BD	—	11-12	—	Cathal Landers	Michael J McDonagh	67.0	310.0
30 Sep 22	Gowran Park	Gowran Park Racing Club Maiden Hurdle	2m	Yielding	—	—	4/16	29½L	11-12	—	Cathal Landers	Michael J McDonagh	41.0	204.0
05 Sep 22	Galway	Kenny Developments Maiden Hurdle	2m 110y	Good	—	—	8/19	32L	11-12	—	Cathal Landers	Michael J McDonagh	81.0	445.7