Istibshar (USA)

Dam of Iktitaf (IRE) (Bet @ Bluesquare.com Royal Bond Novice Hurdle, VC Bet Champion Novice Hurdle, Maplewood Developments Morgiana Hurdle), Mostabshir (IRE), Shahm (IRE)

Country: USA
Sire: Mr Prospector (USA)

Winners (GB & IRE): 5 of 8 runners (63%)
Wins (GB & IRE): 13 from 92 runs
Progeny prize money (GB & IRE): £34,759 GB · €311,840 IRE
Best progeny OR: 164
Black-type winners (GB & IRE): 1 (1 Group/Grade 1)
Foaled: 1991 · out of Namaqua (USA)

Race record

Her own record


Flat	8	1	0	1	12.5%	12.5%	£7,363	85

Her runs


29 Aug 94	Newcastle	4/11	9/1	6	Frankie Dettori	John Gosden	Flat Turf	Class 3	Newcastle Building Society Handicap Class C	7f	Firm	9-7	Polish Admiral (GB)	80
12 Aug 94	Haydock	3/4	5/1	8	J Weaver	John Gosden	Flat Turf	Class 3	Eccleston Fillies' Conditions Stakes Class C	7f	Good to Firm	8-10	Raknah I (IRE)	-
28 Jul 94	Goodwood	14/19	20/1	14	Richard Hills	John Gosden	Flat Turf	Class 3	Kinrara Handicap Class C	7f	Good to Firm	9-3	Allez Cyrano (IRE)	85
8 Jul 94	York	10/11	14/1	10¾	Richard Hills	John Gosden	Flat Turf	Listed	Nestle Rowntree Black Duck Stakes	6f	Good	8-7	Welsh Mist (GB)	-
18 Jun 94	Ascot	14/16	4/1F	8¾	W Carson	John Gosden	Flat Turf	Class 2	Albermarle Handicap Class B	5f	Good to Firm	8-2	Humbert's Landing (IRE)	85
3 Jun 94	Epsom	1/9	7/4	won	W Carson	John Gosden	Flat Turf	Class 4	Energizer Battery Maiden Stakes Class D	6f	Good	8-9	Red Rita (IRE)	-
12 Apr 94	Newmarket	5/15	14/1	2¾	Richard Hills	John Gosden	Flat Turf	Class 4	Multiyork Stetchworth Maiden Stakes Class D	6f	Good	8-9	Numbered Account (GB)	-
2 Oct 93	Newmarket	4/11	7/4F	1¼	W Carson	John Gosden	Flat Turf	Class 4	Alington Maiden Fillies' Stakes Class D	6f	Good to Soft	8-11	Finger Of Light (GB)	-

Quick answers

How many winners has Istibshar produced?: Istibshar (USA) is the dam of 8 runners in Britain and Ireland since 1990, 5 of them winners, with 13 wins from 92 runs between them. Runs abroad are not included.
Who is the best offspring of Istibshar?: On British and Irish black type and ratings, the best offspring of Istibshar (USA) is Iktitaf (IRE), by Alhaarth (IRE), a Grade 1 winner with a best official rating of 164; the top win came in the Maplewood Developments Morgiana Hurdle (Grade 1) at Punchestown (IRE) on 19 November 2006.
How many black-type winners has Istibshar produced?: Istibshar (USA) has produced 1 black-type winner in Britain and Ireland, including the Group or Grade 1 winner Iktitaf (IRE).
How much prize money have Istibshar's offspring won?: The offspring of Istibshar (USA) have earned £34,759 in Britain and €311,840 in Ireland since 1990.
What is Istibshar's pedigree?: Istibshar (USA) is by Mr Prospector (USA) out of Namaqua (USA).
Did Istibshar race?: Yes. In Britain and Ireland: 8 runs, 1 win. Runs abroad are not included.
Which stallions has Istibshar been mated with?: The known produce of Istibshar (USA) is by 6 different stallions, most often Alhaarth (IRE) (3 foals).
Have Istibshar's daughters produced runners?: 2 daughters of Istibshar (USA) have produced runners in Britain and Ireland.
Which family does Istibshar belong to?: Istibshar (USA) belongs to the Namaqua (USA) female family.

Updated 2026-10-07

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