Minella Drama (IRE)
11yo
Sex: gelding
Sire: Flemensfirth (USA)
Dam: Midsummer Drama (IRE)
Dam's Sire: King's Theatre (IRE)
Breeder: R McCarthy
Trainer 14 days:
- Date Race Name
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28 Feb 2026
bet365 Premier Chase (Listed Race) (GBB Race)
Time 6:5.55
J Brian Hughes, T Donald McCain
5yo+, 23.5f- Class 1, Pos 2/4, Dist 2m7½f, Wgt 11-8, SP 11/1, OR 143, TS –, RPR – Prominent on outer - went second 7th - led after 2 out - soon ridden - headed just before last - no chance with winner run-in(tchd 12/1) -
16 Jan 2026
Unibet Middle Distance Chase Series Veterans' Handicap Chase (Unibet Mid Dist Veterans Chase Series)
Time 5:48.79
J Brian Hughes, T Donald McCain
10yo+, 21.5f- Class 2, Pos 4/8, Dist 2m5½f, Wgt 12-0, SP 16/1, OR 145, TS –, RPR – Led but pestered - headed before 3rd - disputed lead after 4th - weakened before 2 out(op 12/1 tchd 18/1) -
26 Dec 2025
William Hill Racing Bet Builder Handicap Chase (GBB Race)
Time -
J Brian Hughes, T Donald McCain
4yo+, 20f- Class 2, Pos PU/5, Dist 2m4f, Wgt 12-0, SP 8/1, OR 147, TS –, RPR – In touch with leaders - raced in last when not fluent 9th - outpaced after 11th - pulled up after 4 out(tchd 7/1 and tchd 9/1) -
26 Oct 2025
William Hill Old Roan Limited Handicap Chase (Grade 2) (GBB Race)
Time 4:56.55
J Brian Hughes, T Donald McCain
4yo+, 20f- Class 1, Pos 3/7, Dist 2m4f, Wgt 10-12, SP 9/1, OR 148, TS –, RPR – Jumped slightly right - led - joined briefly 8th - hit 10th - headed and lost second 2 out - kept on run-in(op 10/1) -
04 Apr 2025
Randox Supporting Prostate Cancer UK Topham Handicap Chase (Premier Handicap) (GBB Race)
Time -
J Brian Hughes, T Donald McCain
5yo+, 21f- Class 1, Pos PU/30, Dist 2m5f, Wgt 11-4, SP 50/1, OR 148, TS –, RPR – Raced wide - midfield - lost position 9th - pulled up before 3 out(op 66/1 tchd 40/1) -
01 Feb 2025
bet365 Scottish Champion Chase (For The Bowes-Lyon Trophy) Handicap Chase (GBB Race)
Time 5:15.08
J Brian Hughes, T Donald McCain
5yo+, 20.5f- Class 2, Pos 9/12, Dist 2m4½f, Wgt 12-0, SP 16/1, OR 150, TS 66, RPR 131 Prominent early - in touch with leaders 4th - raced slightly wide and lost ground home turn - weakening when awkward jump 3 out - soon eased and lost touch(op 14/1 tchd 11/1) -
08 Dec 2024
Trustatrader Peterborough Chase (Grade 2) (GBB Race)
Time -
J Brian Hughes, T Donald McCain
4yo+, 20f- Class 1, Pos PU/5, Dist 2m4f, Wgt 11-10, SP 33/1, OR 151, TS –, RPR – Raced in second - lost position 4th - not fluent 8th - dropped to last when not fluent 4 out - weakened 3 out - pulled up 2 out(op 28/1) -
27 Oct 2024
Virgin Bet Old Roan Limited Handicap Chase (Grade 2) (GBB Race)
Time 5:1.89
J Brian Hughes, T Donald McCain
4yo+, 20f- Class 1, Pos 1/5, Dist 2m4f, Wgt 10-6, SP 3/1, OR 149, TS 109, RPR 152 Jumped slightly right throughout - made all - ridden and faced challenge approaching last - kept on well run-in(op 5/2 tchd 7/2) -
12 Apr 2024
My Pension Expert Melling Chase (Grade 1) (GBB Race)
Time -
J Brian Hughes, T Donald McCain
5yo+, 20f- Class 1, Pos PU/7, Dist 2m4f, Wgt 11-10, SP 50/1, OR 150, TS –, RPR – Prominent on outer - not fluent 9th - lost position after 4 out - weakened 3 out - pulled up after 2 out(op 80/1) -
02 Mar 2024
bet365 Premier Chase (Listed Race) (GBB Race)
Time 6:4.56
J Brian Hughes, T Donald McCain
5yo+, 23.5f- Class 1, Pos 2/7, Dist 2m7½f, Wgt 11-2, SP 7/1, OR 154, TS 143, RPR 152 Took keen hold - prominent - led before 6th - going easily when mistake 3 out - good jump 2 out - ridden but keeping on before last - headed last - no extra run-in(op 11/2) -
26 Dec 2023
William Hill Epic Value Handicap Hurdle (GBB Race)
Time 5:47.51
J Brian Hughes, T Donald McCain
4yo+, 20f- Class 2, Pos 7/7, Dist 2m4f, Wgt 12-0, SP 7/1, OR 150, TS 30, RPR 107 Led - not fluent 3rd - headed and lost second before 3 out - dropped to rear before 2 out - weakened quickly before last - tailed off(op 17/2 tchd 9/1) -
25 Nov 2023
Nirvana Spa 1965 Chase (Grade 2) (GBB Race)
Time 5:28.22
J Theo Gillard, T Donald McCain
4yo+, 21f- Class 1, Pos 3/4, Dist 2m5f, Wgt 11-4, SP 13/2, OR 157, TS 82, RPR 123 Led - raced in second when headed 11th - went third when hit 4 out - weakened before 2 out (jockey said gelding stopped quickly)(op 17/2 tchd 6/1) -
29 Oct 2023
Jewson Fast Set Finish Old Roan Limited Handicap Chase (Grade 2) (GBB Race)
Time 5:10.24
J Brian Hughes, T Donald McCain
4yo+, 20f- Class 1, Pos 2/11, Dist 2m4f, Wgt 11-9, SP 9/1, OR 155, TS 124, RPR 157 Prominent - disputed lead 3rd - pressed leader 5th - led 3 out (usual 6 out) - faced challenge after last (usual 4 out) - headed omitted last - no extra final 110yds(op 11/1) -
14 Apr 2023
Marsh Chase (Registered As The Melling Chase) (Grade 1) (GBB Race)
Time 5:4.16
J Brian Hughes, T Donald McCain
5yo+, 20f- Class 1, Pos 3/7, Dist 2m4f, Wgt 11-10, SP 14/1, OR 154, TS 146, RPR 159 Led - joined 3 out - ridden 2 out - soon headed - lost second and mistake last - held run-in(op 20/1 tchd 22/1) -
17 Feb 2023
Racing's Best Ratings With Timeform Handicap Chase (GBB Race)
Time 5:31.10
J Brian Hughes, T Donald McCain
5yo+, 21.5f- Class 2, Pos 1/3, Dist 2m5½f, Wgt 12-0, SP 10/11F, OR 150, TS 141, RPR 159 Led - jumped right on occasions - shaken up and went clear before 2 out - reduced lead and not fluent last - kept on well - comfortably(op 6/5) -
01 Jan 2023
Fitzdares "Auld Reekie" Handicap Chase (GBB Race)
Time 5:31.24
J Brian Hughes, T Donald McCain
5yo+, 20.5f- Class 2, Pos 1/7, Dist 2m4½f, Wgt 12-0, SP 5/2F, OR 145, TS 103, RPR 156 Jumped well - made all - shaken up 4 out - kept on well run-in - readily(tchd 11/4) -
19 Nov 2022
Get Daily Rewards With Betfair Graduation Chase (GBB Race)
Time 5:43.79
J Brian Hughes, T Donald McCain
4yo+, 21.5f- Class 2, Pos 3/4, Dist 2m5½f, Wgt 11-11, SP 7/2, OR 145, TS 93, RPR 147 Held up in last - headway and in touch with leaders on outer 8th - shaken up 3 out - pecked on landing 2 out - soon ridden - weakened run-in(op 9/2 tchd 18/5) -
30 Oct 2022
Colin Parker Memorial Intermediate Chase () (GBB Race)
Time 5:17.99
J Brian Hughes, T Donald McCain
4yo+, 20f- Class 1, Pos 4/7, Dist 2m4f, Wgt 11-10, SP 11/4, OR 145, TS 123, RPR 146 Led - pushed along after 3 out - ridden after 2 out - soon hung right - headed when hit last - soon weakened(op 10/3) -
02 Apr 2022
Jordan Electrics Ltd Future Champion Novices' Chase (GBB Race)
Time 5:7.93
J Brian Hughes, T Donald McCain
5yo+, 20.5f- Class 1, Pos 2/5, Dist 2m4½f, Wgt 11-5, SP 2/1, OR 146, TS 90, RPR 150 Raced wide - prominent - bad mistake and lost ground 5 out - not fluent 4 out - ridden after 3 out - made no impression - went second final strides - no match for winner(op 15/8) -
26 Feb 2022
Coral Pendil Novices' Chase (GBB Race)
Time 5:9.26
J Brian Hughes, T Donald McCain
5yo+, 20.5f- Class 1, Pos 4/5, Dist 2m4½f, Wgt 11-5, SP 7/4F, OR 147, TS 122, RPR 151 Disputed lead - ridden when headed after 3 out - every chance 2 out - held approaching last - weakened run-in(op 15/8) -
22 Jan 2022
Patrick Coyne Memorial Altcar Novices' Chase (GBB Race)
Time 5:25.56
J Brian Hughes, T Donald McCain
5yo+, 20f- Class 1, Pos 1/6, Dist 2m4f, Wgt 11-0, SP 85/40F, OR 147, TS 127, RPR 150 Raced wide - prominent - led 4 out - pushed along 2 out - steadied approaching last - ridden clear run-in(op 2/1 tchd 15/8) -
04 Dec 2021
Close Brothers Henry VIII Novices' Chase (GBB Race)
Time 4:3.97
J Brian Hughes, T Donald McCain
4yo+, 15.5f- Class 1, Pos 5/7, Dist 1m7½f, Wgt 11-2, SP 6/1, OR 149, TS 106, RPR 146 Held up in behind leaders - went fourth after 4 out - ridden after 3 out - soon held - lost fourth final strides (jockey said gelding hung right-handed down the back straight; vet reported that the gelding had lost his right hind shoe)(op 15/2) -
08 Nov 2021
Durdar Graduation Chase (GBB Race)
Time 4:1.49
J Brian Hughes, T Donald McCain
4yo+, 16f- Class 2, Pos 2/6, Dist 2m, Wgt 11-2, SP EvensF, OR 149, TS 132, RPR 150 Novicey jumping - held up in behind leaders - headway on outer before 7th - switched right and tracked leaders after 5 out - shaken up before 2 out - ridden after 2 out - kept on well final 110yds - made challenge towards finish - just held(op 11/10 tchd 5/4) -
29 Oct 2021
Kalahari King Novices' Limited Handicap Chase (GBB Race)
Time 4:5.50
J Brian Hughes, T Donald McCain
4yo+, 16f- Class 3, Pos 1/5, Dist 2m, Wgt 11-8, SP 11/10F, OR 143, TS 100, RPR 150 Jumped right throughout - raced freely - tracked leaders - led 2nd - clear when mistake and stumbled 2 out - soon ridden - kept on strongly(op 6/4) -
10 Apr 2021
Betway Mersey Novices' Hurdle (GBB Race)
Time 4:57.47
J Brian Hughes, T Donald McCain
4yo+, 20f- Class 1, Pos 2/12, Dist 2m4f, Wgt 11-4, SP 12/1, OR 143, TS 128, RPR 144 Towards rear of midfield on outer - headway 6th - tracked leaders after 4 out - went second 3 out - 2 lengths down when not fluent and ridden 2 out - soon held - just held second - no match for winner(op 11/1 tchd 14/1) -
21 Feb 2021
Ballymore Sidney Banks Novices' Hurdle () (GBB Race)
Time 5:33.75
J Brian Hughes, T Donald McCain
4yo+, 20.5f- Class 1, Pos 1/5, Dist 2m4½f, Wgt 11-3, SP 13/8F, OR 142, TS 68, RPR 142 Close up - going best before 2 out - nudged along to lead approaching last - hit last - kept on well run-in - readily(op 11/10) -
23 Jan 2021
Sky Bet Supreme Trial Rossington Main Novices' Hurdle (GBB Race)
Time 4:7.29
J Sam Twiston-Davies, T Donald McCain
4yo+, 15.5f- Class 1, Pos 2/5, Dist 1m7½f, Wgt 11-4, SP 9/4, OR 134, TS 124, RPR 144 Led - joined 4th - ridden after 2 out - led narrowly last - 2 lengths ahead run-in - kept on but headed final strides(op 15/8) -
11 Dec 2020
Retraining Of Racehorses Novices' Hurdle (GBB Race)
Time 4:26.59
J Brian Hughes, T Donald McCain
4yo+, 16.5f- Class 4, Pos 1/8, Dist 2m½f, Wgt 11-5, SP 30/100F, OR 129, TS 112, RPR 136 Took keen hold - led just after 1st - not fluent 3 out - went clear before 2 out - shaken up and went further clear approaching last - pushed out and flashed tail run-in - easily(op 4/9 tchd 2/7) -
24 Nov 2020
MansionBet Proud To Support British Racing Novices' Hurdle (GBB Race)
Time 4:7.75
J Brian Hughes, T Donald McCain
4yo+, 17f- Class 4, Pos 1/12, Dist 2m1f, Wgt 10-12, SP 4/7F, OR –, TS 90, RPR 128 Travelled strongly - prominent - not fluent 3 out - joined leader before 2 out - pushed along and led after 2 out - ridden and went clear approaching last - good jump last - edged left and flashed tail but went further clear run-in(op 2/5) -
27 Oct 2020
ocg-syndicates.co.uk Novices' Hurdle (GBB Race)
Time 4:29.68
J Brian Hughes, T Donald McCain
4yo+, 16.5f- Class 4, Pos 2/12, Dist 2m½f, Wgt 10-12, SP 12/1, OR –, TS 98, RPR 127 Took keen hold - tracked leaders - 2 lengths second and shaken up 2 out - ridden and lost ground approaching last - no extra run-in(op 11/1)
