Definite Deploy (IRE)

Dam of Lady Villanelle (IRE)

Country: IRE
Sire: Definite Article (GB)

Winners (GB & IRE): 1 of 2 runners (50%)
Wins (GB & IRE): 1 from 18 runs
Progeny prize money (GB & IRE): £8,402 GB · €3,225 IRE
Best progeny OR: 110
Foaled: 2004 · out of Strategic Ploy (GB)

Progeny

All known progeny


2015	Lady Villanelle (IRE)	1	Donald Whillans	mare	Shantou (USA)	8	1	1	12.5%	110	£6,458	€0	10 Jul 22
2020	Back To Cali (IRE)	0	Dan Skelton	gelding	Califet (FR)	10	1	2	0.0%	100	£1,944	€3,225	22 Jul 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


18 Nov 20	Lady Villanelle (IRE)	Hexham	British Stallion Studs EBF "National Hunt" Novices' Hurdle	Class 4	£4,549

Top 20 wins, highest grade first.

Produce by sire


Shantou (USA)	2015	1	1	1	0	8	1	12.5%	£6,458	€0	Lady Villanelle (IRE)
Califet (FR)	2020	1	1	0	0	10	0	0.0%	£1,944	€3,225	-

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 Definite Deploy produced?: Definite Deploy (IRE) is the dam of 2 runners in Britain and Ireland since 1990, 1 of them winners, with 1 win from 18 runs between them. Runs abroad are not included.
Who is the best offspring of Definite Deploy?: On British and Irish black type and ratings, the best offspring of Definite Deploy (IRE) is Lady Villanelle (IRE), by Shantou (USA), with a best official rating of 110; the top win came in the British Stallion Studs EBF "National Hunt" Novices' Hurdle (Qualifier) at Hexham on 18 November 2020.
How much prize money have Definite Deploy's offspring won?: The offspring of Definite Deploy (IRE) have earned £8,402 in Britain and €3,225 in Ireland since 1990.
What is Definite Deploy's pedigree?: Definite Deploy (IRE) is by Definite Article (GB) out of Strategic Ploy (GB).
Did Definite Deploy race?: Yes. In Britain and Ireland: 6 runs, 1 win. Runs abroad are not included.
Which family does Definite Deploy belong to?: Definite Deploy (IRE) belongs to the Wryneck (GB) female family.

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