Kelce
Foaled 2018 · by Valirann out of Joleen (Bob's Return)
€120Prize money
Form 21F/21472/14 (latest on the right) · Hurdle, Chase · ran 3 Dec 22 – 9 Mar 26, last for Neil Mulholland · current OR 125
| Date | Course & race | Trip | Going | Pos | OR | Jockey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Mar 26 | TauntonDragonBet The Roar Before Cheltenham Dragonboosts Handicap Chase (GBB Race) · Class 3 · 2m7f · Good | 2m7f | Good | 4/5 | 125 | Bradley Harris |
| 31 Jan 26 | MusselburghEach Way Extra At bet365 Handicap Chase (GBB Race) · Class 3 · 3m · Good To Soft | 3m | Good To Soft | 1/7 | 118 | Conor O'Farrell |
| 26 Dec 25 | AintreeWilliam Hill Each Way Extra Handicap Chase (GBB Race) · Class 3 · 3m210y · Good To Soft | 3m210y | Good To Soft | 2/8 | 117 | Toby McCain-Mitchell |
| 15 Nov 25 | CheltenhamDebenhams Amateur Jockeys' Handicap Chase (GBB Race) · Class 3 · 3m1f · Heavy | 3m1f | Heavy | 7/16 | 118 | Mr A P Ryan |
| 24 Oct 25 | CheltenhamSanta - The Visit Amateur Jockeys' Handicap Chase (GBB Race) · Class 3 · 3m1f · Good To Soft | 3m1f | Good To Soft | 4/18 | 116 | Mr A P Ryan |
| 18 Mar 25 | WetherbyWatch Racing TV In Stunning HD Novices' Limited Handicap Chase (GBB Race) · Class 3 · 3m45y · Good | 3m45y | Good | 1/3 | 115 | Conor O'Farrell |
| 19 Feb 25 | LudlowHis Royal Highness The Prince Of Wales Amateur Jockeys' Handicap Chase (GBB Race) · Class 3 · 2m7f171y · Good To Soft | 2m7f171y | Good To Soft | 2/6 | 115 | Miss Gina Andrews |
| 26 Dec 24 | Market RasenPallinc Lincolnshire National Handicap Chase · Class 3 · 3m3f123y · Good To Soft | 3m3f123y | Good To Soft | F/9 | 110 | Conor O'Farrell |
| 5 Dec 24 | Market RasenDiscover What's Trending At Rhino.Bet Casino Handicap Chase · Class 5 · 2m7f191y · Soft | 2m7f191y | Soft | 1/8 | 103 | Conor O'Farrell |
| 8 Nov 24 | HexhamFirst Class Catering From Falcons Events Conditional Jockeys' Handicap Chase · Class 5 · 3m41y · Good | 3m41y | Good | 2/9 | 99 | Joe Anderson |
| 1 Nov 24 | UttoxeterSteve Whyley Memorial Handicap Chase · Class 5 · 2m4f · Good | 2m4f | Good | 2/13 | 99 | James Bowen |
| 4 Oct 24 | FontwellBetGoodwin Best Odds Guaranteed Handicap Hurdle (Div 2) · Class 5 · 2m3f29y · Good To Soft | 2m3f29y | Good To Soft | PU/10 | 103 | James Bowen |
Valirann as a stallion
In our records: 159 runners, 48 winners (30%), 4 black-type winners including 2 at the top level, 2 more placed in black type. Runners foaled 2016–2022.
On the track himself: 5 runs, 4 wins — Group 2 winner (Qatar Prix Chaudenay (3yo) (Turf)).
His best
Lecky Watson Grade 1 OR 159 · Potters Charm Grade 1 OR 154 · Knappers Hill Grade 2 OR 153 · Ballybawn Belter Listed OR 131 · Panda Boy bt OR 146 · Upping The Anti bt OR 142
The dam: Joleen by Bob's Return
No runs on our British and Irish records (unraced, or raced abroad). Dam of 5 winners from 5 other runners.
The dam’s other foals
| Horse | Runs | Wins | Best |
|---|---|---|---|
| I See The Sea (IRE) 2019 gelding · by Affinisea | 19 | 2 | OR 104 |
| Kenyan Cowboy (IRE) 2016 gelding · by Sholokhov | 22 | 1 | OR 106 |
| Betty Zane (IRE) 2014 mare · by Stowaway | 10 | 2 | OR 116 |
| Mind's Eye (IRE) 2012 gelding · by Stowaway | 24 | 4 | OR 144 |
| Beneficial Joe (IRE) 2010 gelding · by Beneficial | 22 | 3 | OR 129 |
Kelce in the sale ring
| Sale | Result | Bought by | Sold by |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 Tattersalls Ireland DerbyLot 71 · as a store | €34,000CAM Bloodstock | CAM Bloodstock | Graiguebeg Stud |
The family at the sales — out of the same dam
| Foal | Sale | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 gelding by Manatee | 2026 Goffs Arkle Sale, Part 2Lot 517 · in training | €11,000Drumlee Stables |
| 2021 gelding by Affinisea | 2024 Goffs Arkle Sale, Part 1Lot 254 · in training | Not sold |
| 2020 filly by Casamento | 2023 Tattersalls Ireland May StoreLot 145 · store | €14,000Don't Stop Believing Syndicate |
| I See The Sea2019 gelding by Affinisea | 2022 Tattersalls Ireland DerbyLot 6 · store | €48,000Monbeg Stables |
| Mind's Eye2012 gelding by Stowaway | 2020 Goffs UK September HIT SaleLot 170 · in training | £30,000Claire Dyson |
| Kenyan Cowboy2016 gelding by Sholokhov | 2019 Goffs Land Rover Sale, Part 2Lot 428 · store | €13,000Charlie Poste/Francesca Nimmo |
| Mind's Eye2012 gelding by Stowaway | 2015 Tattersalls Ireland DerbyLot 175 · store | €43,000Aidan O'Ryan |
| Beneficial Joe2010 gelding by Beneficial | 2013 Goffs Land Rover SaleLot 220 · store | €22,000Little Hill Farm |
From our racing database: every British and Irish result since 2005, and every Goffs, Tattersalls, Tattersalls Ireland and Arqana sale 2005 – 2026. Linked by the seller — always check the passport matches.