Cape Violet (IRE)

Dam of Bimble (IRE), The Big Bad (IRE), Violet's Lads (IRE)

Country: IRE
Sire: Cape Cross (IRE)

Winners (GB & IRE): 3 of 4 runners (75%)
Wins (GB & IRE): 5 from 75 runs
Progeny prize money (GB & IRE): £63,523 GB · €3,290 IRE
Best progeny OR: 93
Foaled: 2009 · out of Violet Ballerina (IRE)

Progeny

All known progeny


2014	Violet's Lads (IRE)	3	-	Brett Johnson	mare	Myboycharlie (IRE)	46	11	6	6.5%	65	£25,917	€0	16 Apr 22
2016	The Big Bad (IRE)	1	-	Andrew Crook	colt	Alhebayeb (IRE)	7	1	2	14.3%	67	£5,934	€0	18 Sep 18
2017	Bimble (IRE)	1	Black-type placed	Henry Candy	filly	Acclamation (GB)	13	3	2	7.7%	93	£31,673	€0	13 Nov 21
2022	Yutori (GB)	0	-	Daniel McLoughlin	filly	Acclamation (GB)	9	1	1	0.0%	69	£0	€3,290	1 Sep 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


15 Jun 20	Bimble (IRE)	Goodwood	Coral Beaten By A Length Free Bet Maiden Stakes	Class 5	-	£3,493
22 May 21	Violet's Lads (IRE)	Lingfield (AW)	Visit attheraces.com/marketmovers Handicap	Class 6	56	£2,322
4 Jan 21	Violet's Lads (IRE)	Lingfield (AW)	Bombardier British-Hopped Amber Beer Handicap	Class 6	53	£2,782
6 Nov 19	Violet's Lads (IRE)	Kempton (AW)	Wise Betting At racingtv.com Handicap	Class 6	60	£3,105
21 Jul 18	The Big Bad (IRE)	Ripon	Dobsons Gaskets Selling Stakes	Class 6	-	£3,105

Top 20 wins, highest grade first.

Produce by sire


Myboycharlie (IRE)	2014	1	1	1	46	3	6.5%	£25,917	€0	Violet's Lads (IRE)
Alhebayeb (IRE)	2016	1	1	1	7	1	14.3%	£5,934	€0	The Big Bad (IRE)
Acclamation (GB)	2017-2022	2	2	1	22	1	4.5%	£31,673	€3,290	Bimble (IRE)

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 Cape Violet produced?: Cape Violet (IRE) is the dam of 4 runners in Britain and Ireland since 1990, 3 of them winners, with 5 wins from 75 runs between them. Runs abroad are not included.
Who is the best offspring of Cape Violet?: On British and Irish black type and ratings, the best offspring of Cape Violet (IRE) is Bimble (IRE), by Acclamation (GB), a Black-type placed with a best official rating of 93; the top win came in the Coral Beaten By A Length Free Bet Maiden Stakes at Goodwood on 15 June 2020.
How much prize money have Cape Violet's offspring won?: The offspring of Cape Violet (IRE) have earned £63,524 in Britain and €3,290 in Ireland since 1990.
What is Cape Violet's pedigree?: Cape Violet (IRE) is by Cape Cross (IRE) out of Violet Ballerina (IRE).
Did Cape Violet race?: Yes. In Britain and Ireland: 5 runs, no wins. Runs abroad are not included.
Which stallions has Cape Violet been mated with?: The known produce of Cape Violet (IRE) is by 3 different stallions, most often Acclamation (GB) (2 foals).
Have Cape Violet's daughters produced runners?: 1 daughter of Cape Violet (IRE) has produced runners in Britain and Ireland.
Which family does Cape Violet belong to?: Cape Violet (IRE) belongs to the Violet Somers (GB) female family.

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