Function Dream (IRE)

Dam of Captain Chris (IRE) (Ryanair Novice Chase, Betfair Ascot Chase), Foundation Man (IRE), Dream Function (IRE)

Country: IRE
Sire: Strong Gale (IRE)

Winners (GB & IRE): 3 of 3 runners (100%)
Wins (GB & IRE): 17 from 79 runs
Progeny prize money (GB & IRE): £427,668 GB · €65,820 IRE
Best progeny OR: 169
Black-type winners (GB & IRE): 1 (1 Group/Grade 1)
Foaled: 1992 · out of Rare Dream (GB)

Progeny

All known progeny


2004	Captain Chris (IRE)	9	Grade 1 winner (4 black-type wins)	Philip Hobbs	gelding	King's Theatre (IRE)	23	6	2	39.1%	169	£375,606	€60,300	15 Feb 14
2005	Dream Function (IRE)	3	-	C A Murphy	mare	King's Theatre (IRE)	10	1	2	30.0%	125	£6,598	€5,520	2 Apr 13
2007	Foundation Man (IRE)	5	-	Jonjo O'Neill	gelding	Presenting (GB)	46	7	5	10.9%	135	£45,463	€0	6 Dec 18

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 Feb 14	Captain Chris (IRE)	Ascot	Betfair Ascot Chase	Grade 1	169	£84,655
5 May 11	Captain Chris (IRE)	Punchestown (IRE)	Ryanair Novice Chase	Grade 1	160	€55,800
26 Feb 11	Captain Chris (IRE)	Kempton	Racing Post Weekender Pendil Novices' Chase	Grade 2	153	£13,340
11 Jan 14	Captain Chris (IRE)	Kempton	williamhill.com Chase	Listed	165	£17,387
24 Nov 12	Captain Chris (IRE)	Ascot	Amlin 1965 Chase Grade 2	Class 1	162	£28,475
15 Mar 11	Captain Chris (IRE)	Cheltenham	Irish Independent Arkle Challenge Trophy Chase Grade 1	Class 1	153	£74,113
15 Apr 10	Captain Chris (IRE)	Cheltenham	Gloucestershire Trainers Championship Novices' Hurdle	Class 2	146	£8,454
15 Oct 14	Foundation Man (IRE)	Wetherby	Bobby Renton Handicap Chase	Class 3	127	£6,256
9 Dec 16	Foundation Man (IRE)	Doncaster	Mobile Betting At 188Bet Handicap Chase	Class 4	123	£5,750
7 Dec 16	Foundation Man (IRE)	Leicester	ROA/Racing Post Owners' Jackpot Handicap Chase	Class 4	116	£6,330
29 Sep 16	Foundation Man (IRE)	Warwick	Lodders Solicitors Handicap Chase	Class 4	110	£3,899
4 Nov 13	Foundation Man (IRE)	Kempton	Weatherbys Bank Foreign Exchange Handicap Chase	Class 4	114	£4,549
9 Nov 11	Dream Function (IRE)	Exeter	Shop At rewards4racing.com Mares' Novices' Hurdle	Class 4	113	£2,599
20 Sep 11	Dream Function (IRE)	Newton Abbot	Carlsberg Mares' Novices' Hurdle	Class 4	-	£2,686
23 Mar 10	Captain Chris (IRE)	Kempton	Bet Multiples - Betdaq "National Hunt" Novices' Hurdle	Class 4	-	£2,602
6 Mar 10	Captain Chris (IRE)	Kempton	Betfred "When Both Teams Score....." Novices' Hurdle	Class 4	-	£3,253
6 Dec 12	Dream Function (IRE)	Clonmel (IRE)	Kilsheelan Beginners Chase	Non-handicap (unclassified)	-	€5,520

Top 20 wins, highest grade first.

Produce by sire


King's Theatre (IRE)	2004-2005	2	2	2	1	33	12	36.4%	£382,204	€65,820	Captain Chris (IRE)
Presenting (GB)	2007	1	1	1	0	46	5	10.9%	£45,463	€0	Foundation Man (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 Function Dream produced?: Function Dream (IRE) is the dam of 3 runners in Britain and Ireland since 1990, 3 of them winners, with 17 wins from 79 runs between them. Runs abroad are not included.
Who is the best offspring of Function Dream?: On British and Irish black type and ratings, the best offspring of Function Dream (IRE) is Captain Chris (IRE), by King's Theatre (IRE), a Grade 1 winner with a best official rating of 169; the top win came in the Betfair Ascot Chase (Grade 1) at Ascot on 15 February 2014.
How many black-type winners has Function Dream produced?: Function Dream (IRE) has produced 1 black-type winner in Britain and Ireland, including the Group or Grade 1 winner Captain Chris (IRE).
How much prize money have Function Dream's offspring won?: The offspring of Function Dream (IRE) have earned £427,667 in Britain and €65,820 in Ireland since 1990.
What is Function Dream's pedigree?: Function Dream (IRE) is by Strong Gale (IRE) out of Rare Dream (GB).
Did Function Dream race?: Yes. In Britain and Ireland: 33 runs, 11 wins. Runs abroad are not included.
Which stallions has Function Dream been mated with?: The known produce of Function Dream (IRE) is by 2 different stallions, most often King's Theatre (IRE) (2 foals).
Have Function Dream's daughters produced runners?: 1 daughter of Function Dream (IRE) has produced runners in Britain and Ireland.
Which family does Function Dream belong to?: Function Dream (IRE) belongs to the Rare Dream (GB) female family.

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