Aurora Gray (GB)

Dam of Joga Bonito (GB), Silver Sword (GB), Ae Fond Kiss (GB)

Country: GB
Colour: grey
Foaled: 11 May 2013
Sire: Rip Van Winkle (IRE)

Winners (GB & IRE): 4 of 4 runners (100%)
Wins (GB & IRE): 7 from 61 runs
Progeny prize money (GB & IRE): £142,091 GB · €57,124 IRE
Best progeny OR: 103
Black-type winners (GB & IRE): 1
Foaled: 2013 · out of Summer's Eve (GB)

Next entry · 17 Oct · 16:15 Leopardstown · Mongey Communications Killavullan Stakes (Group 3)

Progeny

All known progeny


2019	Ae Fond Kiss (GB)	1	-	Ed de Giles	filly	Time Test (GB)	19	3	1	5.3%	66	£14,224	€0	14 Nov 23
2020	Silver Sword (GB)	3	Black-type placed	Dylan Cunha	gelding	Charm Spirit (IRE)	26	5	0	11.5%	103	£122,346	€0	8 Nov 25
2023	Lilykoy (GB)	1	-	Dylan Cunha	filly	Lightning Spear (GB)	10	0	2	10.0%	45	£5,521	€0	29 Sep 26
2024	Joga Bonito (GB)	2	Listed winner	Paddy Twomey	gelding	Territories (IRE)	6	2	1	33.3%	93	£0	€57,124	2 Oct 26

Every offspring with a British or Irish run since 1990, oldest first, plus unraced offspring we know of from profiles and forward entries.

Progeny's best wins


2 Oct 26	Joga Bonito (GB)	Dundalk (AW) (IRE)	Irish Stallion Farms EBF Star Appeal Stakes	Listed	93	€30,000
25 Aug 23	Silver Sword (GB)	York	Sky Bet Mile Handicap (Heritage Handicap)	Class 2	93	£51,540
25 Jun 23	Silver Sword (GB)	Pontefract	Sky Bet Sunday Series 3YO Mile Handicap	Class 4	86	£10,308
18 Apr 23	Silver Sword (GB)	Southwell (AW)	Cazoo Restricted Maiden Stakes	Class 5	-	£4,320
11 Aug 22	Ae Fond Kiss (GB)	Ffos Las	Duncan Morris Silver Cup Restricted Novice Stakes	Class 5	63	£4,320
29 Sep 26	Lilykoy (GB)	Wolverhampton (AW)	Follow @AtTheRaces On Instagram Handicap Stakes	Class 6	44	£3,245
31 Jul 26	Joga Bonito (GB)	Galway (IRE)	James's Gate Irish EBF Median Auction Maiden	Non-handicap (unclassified)	79	€15,000

Top 20 wins, highest grade first.

Produce by sire


Time Test (GB)	2019	1	1	1	0	19	1	5.3%	£14,224	€0	Ae Fond Kiss (GB)
Charm Spirit (IRE)	2020	1	1	1	0	26	3	11.5%	£122,346	€0	Silver Sword (GB)
Lightning Spear (GB)	2023	1	1	1	0	10	1	10.0%	£5,521	€0	Lilykoy (GB)
Territories (IRE)	2024	1	1	1	1	6	2	33.3%	£0	€57,124	Joga Bonito (GB)

Her known produce grouped by the stallion she was mated with, earliest foal first. Foal years come from age (unraced foals without an age are counted but not dated). GB and IRE records since 1990.

Quick answers

How many winners has Aurora Gray produced?: Aurora Gray (GB) is the dam of 4 runners in Britain and Ireland since 1990, 4 of them winners, with 7 wins from 61 runs between them. Runs abroad are not included.
Who is the best offspring of Aurora Gray?: On British and Irish black type and ratings, the best offspring of Aurora Gray (GB) is Joga Bonito (GB), by Territories (IRE), a Listed winner with a best official rating of 93; the top win came in the Irish Stallion Farms EBF Star Appeal Stakes (Listed) at Dundalk (AW) (IRE) on 2 October 2026.
How many black-type winners has Aurora Gray produced?: Aurora Gray (GB) has produced 1 black-type winner in Britain and Ireland.
How much prize money have Aurora Gray's offspring won?: The offspring of Aurora Gray (GB) have earned £142,091 in Britain and €57,124 in Ireland since 1990.
What is Aurora Gray's pedigree?: Aurora Gray (GB) is by Rip Van Winkle (IRE) out of Summer's Eve (GB).
Did Aurora Gray race?: Yes. In Britain and Ireland: 19 runs, 3 wins. Runs abroad are not included.
Which family does Aurora Gray belong to?: Aurora Gray (GB) belongs to the Early Rising (USA) female family.

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