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)

Stats

Progeny record by code


National Hunt	3	3	79	17	14	9	21.5%	46.8%	£427,668	€65,820

Placed = 1st in 2-4 runners, 1st-2nd in 5-7, 1st-3rd in 8+.

Progeny by race type


Hurdle	3	2	13	5	2	1	38.5%	61.5%	£26,172	€0
Chase	3	3	61	12	10	6	19.7%	41.0%	£400,029	€65,820
NH Flat	3	0	5	0	2	2	0.0%	80.0%	£1,467	€0

Progeny by distance


2m to 2m1f	3	1	15	5	4	3	33.3%	80.0%	£98,044	€55,800
2m2f to 2m5f	3	3	48	11	6	5	22.9%	41.7%	£248,844	€5,520
2m6f to 3m1f	3	1	14	1	4	1	7.1%	35.7%	£73,409	€4,500
3m2f and over	1	0	2	0	0	0	0.0%	0.0%	£7,370	€0

Flat bands: 5f-6f, 7f-1m, 9f-11f, 12f-13f, 14f+. NH bands: 2m-2m1f, 2m2f-2m5f, 2m6f-3m1f, 3m2f+.

Progeny by going


Good to firm or firmer	1	1	3	1	1	0	33.3%	66.7%	£9,707	€0
Good	3	3	36	9	2	5	25.0%	41.7%	£138,033	€55,800
Good to soft or yielding	3	2	19	2	5	3	10.5%	42.1%	£55,455	€0
Soft	3	2	19	4	5	1	21.1%	52.6%	£153,257	€10,020
Heavy	1	1	2	1	1	0	50.0%	100.0%	£71,215	€0

Progeny by class


Grade 1	1	1	3	2	0	0	66.7%	66.7%	£84,655	€60,300
Grade 2	1	1	3	1	2	0	33.3%	100.0%	£25,105	€0
Grade 3	1	0	2	0	0	0	0.0%	0.0%	£0	€0
Listed	2	1	2	1	0	0	50.0%	50.0%	£17,387	€0
Class 1	1	1	11	2	3	2	18.2%	45.5%	£232,433	€0
Class 2	2	1	5	1	0	0	20.0%	20.0%	£8,802	€0
Class 3	2	1	16	1	2	2	6.3%	31.3%	£15,129	€0
Class 4	3	3	30	8	5	2	26.7%	46.7%	£42,080	€0
Class 5	2	0	3	0	0	3	0.0%	100.0%	£1,160	€0
Class 6	2	0	3	0	2	0	0.0%	66.7%	£918	€0
Non-handicap (unclassified)	1	1	1	1	0	0	100.0%	100.0%	£0	€5,520

Progeny by age at run


4yo	1	0	1	0	1	0	0.0%	100.0%	£439	€0
5yo	2	0	5	0	1	2	0.0%	60.0%	£1,246	€0
6yo	3	3	16	6	5	2	37.5%	81.3%	£40,864	€0
7yo	3	3	13	5	2	1	38.5%	53.8%	£122,821	€61,320
8yo	3	1	12	1	1	0	8.3%	16.7%	£86,575	€0
9yo	2	1	13	3	3	2	23.1%	53.8%	£68,039	€4,500
10yo	2	1	11	2	1	0	18.2%	27.3%	£104,506	€0
11yo	1	0	8	0	0	2	0.0%	12.5%	£3,177	€0

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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