Better Back Bracka (IRE)

Dam of Fortune The Brave (IRE)

Country: IRE
Colour: bay or brown
Foaled: 12 April 2011
Sire: Flemensfirth (USA)

Winners (GB & IRE): 1 of 3 runners (33%)
Wins (GB & IRE): 1 from 16 runs
Progeny prize money (GB & IRE): £2,248 GB · €7,135 IRE
Best progeny OR: 103
Foaled: 2011 · out of Merrill Gaye (IRE)

Race record

Her own record


National Hunt	9	0	2	2	0.0%	22.2%	£1,442	€1,964	113

Her runs


22 Feb 17	Punchestown (IRE)	5/15	14/1	26	Derek Fox	Noel C. Kelly	Hurdle	Non-handicap (unclassified)	Festival Any Day Flexi Ticket Mares Maiden Hurdle	2m6f	Heavy	10-13	The Green Lady (IRE)	105
30 Jan 17	Ayr	3/6	10/1	6¼	Steven Kelly	Noel C. Kelly	Hurdle	Class 5	racinguk.com "National Hunt" Maiden Hurdle	2m5½f	Heavy	10-5	Strong Economy (IRE)	113
29 Dec 16	Kelso	2/14	7/1	12	Steven Kelly	Noel C. Kelly	Hurdle	Class 5	Samantha & Rebecca's 18th Birthday Bash "National Hunt" Maiden Hurdle	2m6½f	Good to Soft	10-0	Lough Derg Jewel (IRE)	-
10 Dec 16	Navan (IRE)	5/19	100/1	13¼	Steven Kelly	Noel C. Kelly	Hurdle	Non-handicap (unclassified)	After The Races Party At The Central Bar Mares Maiden Hurdle	2m4f	Yielding to Soft	11-0	Pravalaguna (FR)	-
27 Nov 16	Navan (IRE)	19/30	100/1	dist	Steven Kelly	Noel C. Kelly	Hurdle	Non-handicap (unclassified)	I.N.H. Stallion Owners European Breeders Fund Maiden Hurdle	2m	Yielding to Soft	10-12	Brelade (GB)	-
20 Oct 16	Carlisle	7/8	11/1	dist	Steven Kelly	Noel C. Kelly	NH Flat	Class 6	Racing UK Standard Open National Hunt Flat Race	2m1f	Soft	10-0	Dubai Angel (IRE)	-
11 Nov 15	Ayr	3/7	9/2	12½	Steven Kelly	Noel C. Kelly	NH Flat	Class 6	Trial Racing UK For Free Now Mares' Standard Open National Hunt Flat Race	2m	Soft	10-5	My Little Cracker (IRE)	-
12 Jul 15	Sligo (IRE)	6/9	9/2	dist	Steven Kelly	Noel C. Kelly	NH Flat	Non-handicap (unclassified)	Sligo Rovers Race Day 5th August Flat Race	2m2f	Good	10-8	Fugi Mountain (IRE)	-
20 May 15	Sligo (IRE)	2/9	20/1	5½	Steven Kelly	Noel C. Kelly	NH Flat	Non-handicap (unclassified)	www.countysligoraces.com (Pro/Am) INH Flat Race	2m2f	Yielding	10-0	Balko Des Flos (FR)	-

Quick answers

How many winners has Better Back Bracka produced?: Better Back Bracka (IRE) is the dam of 3 runners in Britain and Ireland since 1990, 1 of them winners, with 1 win from 16 runs between them. Runs abroad are not included.
Who is the best offspring of Better Back Bracka?: On British and Irish black type and ratings, the best offspring of Better Back Bracka (IRE) is Fortune The Brave (IRE), by Soldier Of Fortune (IRE), with a best official rating of 103; the top win came in the Paddy Dunican Memorial (Pro/Am) INH Flat Race at Kilbeggan (IRE) on 6 September 2024.
How much prize money have Better Back Bracka's offspring won?: The offspring of Better Back Bracka (IRE) have earned £2,248 in Britain and €7,135 in Ireland since 1990.
What is Better Back Bracka's pedigree?: Better Back Bracka (IRE) is by Flemensfirth (USA) out of Merrill Gaye (IRE).
Did Better Back Bracka race?: Yes. In Britain and Ireland: 9 runs, no wins. Runs abroad are not included.
Which family does Better Back Bracka belong to?: Better Back Bracka (IRE) belongs to the Merrill Gaye (IRE) female family.

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