Illustrating (GB)

Dam of Zarakova (GB)

Country: GB
Colour: bay
Foaled: 28 March 2019
Sire: Showcasing (GB)

Winners (GB & IRE): 1 of 1 runner (100%)
Wins (GB & IRE): 1 from 5 runs
Progeny prize money (GB & IRE): £10,552 GB
Best progeny OR: 82
Foaled: 2019 · out of Maids Causeway (IRE)

Progeny

All known progeny


2024	Zarakova (GB)	1	Andrew Balding	filly	Zarak (FR)	5	1	0	20.0%	82	£10,552	26 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


7 Aug 26	Zarakova (GB)	Newmarket (July)	Zyn Pole Position Maiden Fillies' Stakes	Class 3	£6,185

Top 20 wins, highest grade first.

Produce by sire


Zarak (FR)	2024	1	1	1	0	5	1	20.0%	£10,552	Zarakova (GB)

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 Illustrating produced?: Illustrating (GB) is the dam of 1 runner in Britain and Ireland since 1990, 1 of them winners, with 1 win from 5 runs between them. Runs abroad are not included.
Who is the best offspring of Illustrating?: On British and Irish black type and ratings, the best offspring of Illustrating (GB) is Zarakova (GB), by Zarak (FR), with a best official rating of 82; the top win came in the Zyn Pole Position Maiden Fillies' Stakes at Newmarket (July) on 7 August 2026.
How much prize money have Illustrating's offspring won?: The offspring of Illustrating (GB) have earned £10,552 in Britain since 1990.
What is Illustrating's pedigree?: Illustrating (GB) is by Showcasing (GB) out of Maids Causeway (IRE).
Did Illustrating race?: Yes. In Britain and Ireland: 10 runs, 2 wins. Runs abroad are not included.
Which family does Illustrating belong to?: Illustrating (GB) belongs to the Vallee Des Reves (USA) female family.

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