China Sky (IRE)

Dam of Champ (IRE) (Betway Challow Novices' Hurdle, Doom Bar Sefton Novices' Hurdle, RSA Insurance Novices' Chase), Drury (IRE), Walkonthebriteside (IRE)

Country: IRE
Sire: Definite Article (GB)

Winners (GB & IRE): 3 of 5 runners (60%)
Wins (GB & IRE): 15 from 53 runs
Progeny prize money (GB & IRE): £461,922 GB · €35,960 IRE
Best progeny OR: 165
Black-type winners (GB & IRE): 1 (1 Group/Grade 1)
Foaled: 2005 · out of Katday (FR)

Race record

Her own record


National Hunt	3	0	0	0	0.0%	0.0%

Her runs


3 Feb 11	Wincanton	PU/16	14/1	-	Barry Geraghty	Nicky Henderson	Hurdle	Class 4	European Breeders' Fund Mares' "National Hunt" Novices' Hurdle	2m5½f	Good to Soft	11-0	Way Back When (GB)
10 Jan 11	Taunton	4/10	4/1	dist	Barry Geraghty	Nicky Henderson	Hurdle	Class 4	European Breeders' Fund Mares' "National Hunt" Novices' Hurdle	2m3f	Good to Soft	11-3	Seren Cwmtudu (IRE)
15 May 10	Bangor-on-Dee	8/11	10/11F	23	A P McCoy	Nicky Henderson	NH Flat	Class 5	Patrick Burling Developments Mares' Standard Open National Hunt Flat Race (Di…	2m½f	Good	10-12	With Grace (GB)

Quick answers

How many winners has China Sky produced?: China Sky (IRE) is the dam of 5 runners in Britain and Ireland since 1990, 3 of them winners, with 15 wins from 53 runs between them. Runs abroad are not included.
Who is the best offspring of China Sky?: On British and Irish black type and ratings, the best offspring of China Sky (IRE) is Champ (IRE), by King's Theatre (IRE), a Grade 1 winner with a best official rating of 165; the top win came in the Howden Long Walk Hurdle (Grade 1) at Ascot on 18 December 2021.
How many black-type winners has China Sky produced?: China Sky (IRE) has produced 1 black-type winner in Britain and Ireland, including the Group or Grade 1 winner Champ (IRE).
How much prize money have China Sky's offspring won?: The offspring of China Sky (IRE) have earned £461,922 in Britain and €35,961 in Ireland since 1990.
What is China Sky's pedigree?: China Sky (IRE) is by Definite Article (GB) out of Katday (FR).
Did China Sky race?: Yes. In Britain and Ireland: 3 runs, no wins. Runs abroad are not included.
Which stallions has China Sky been mated with?: The known produce of China Sky (IRE) is by 4 different stallions, most often Presenting (GB) (2 foals).
Have China Sky's daughters produced runners?: 1 daughter of China Sky (IRE) has produced runners in Britain and Ireland.
Which family does China Sky belong to?: China Sky (IRE) belongs to the Kanara (FR) female family.

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