Nihal (IRE)

Dam of Hartswood (GB), Al Jabreiah (GB), Nivelle's Magic (GB)

Country: IRE
Sire: Singspiel (IRE)

Winners (GB & IRE): 4 of 6 runners (67%)
Wins (GB & IRE): 19 from 119 runs
Progeny prize money (GB & IRE): £152,530 GB
Best progeny OR: 99
Foaled: 2003 · out of Katie McLain (USA)

Race record

Her own record


Flat	13	3	1	0	23.1%	23.1%	£36,410	88

Her runs


30 Sep 06	Newmarket	15/15	20/1	dist	Joe Fanning	Mark Johnston	Flat Turf	Class 3	Suffolk Insulation And Renovation Services Handicap	1m4f	Good to Soft	8-8	Mikao (IRE)	85
27 Aug 06	Beverley	9/11	16/1	12¾	Royston Ffrench	Mark Johnston	Flat Turf	Class 2	totesport.com Stakes (Heritage Handicap)	1m2f	Good to Soft	8-9	Champions Gallery (GB)	86
2 Aug 06	Goodwood	10/15	14/1	6¾	Joe Fanning	Mark Johnston	Flat Turf	Class 2	cantorspreadfair.com Stakes (Heritage Handicap)	1m4f	Good to Firm	8-9	Strategic Mount (GB)	88
27 Jul 06	York	1/4	9/1	won	Joe Fanning	Mark Johnston	Flat Turf	Class 2	Garrowby Handicap	1m4f	Good to Firm	8-5	Futun (GB)	83
14 Jul 06	Chester	5/7	5/1	2¼	Joe Fanning	Mark Johnston	Flat Turf	Class 4	Shell UK Handicap	1m2½f	Good to Firm	9-7	Stotsfold (GB)	83
3 Jun 06	Epsom	15/15	66/1	14¼	Joe Fanning	Mark Johnston	Flat Turf	Class 2	Vodafone Live! Stakes (Heritage Handicap)	1m2f	Good to Firm	8-12	Stage Gift (IRE)	85
11 May 06	Yarmouth	7/7	9/2	7¼	Kevin Darley	Mark Johnston	Flat Turf	Class 3	bet365 Call 08000 322 365 Handicap	1m2f	Good to Firm	9-2	Stage Gift (IRE)	84
4 May 06	Redcar	2/4	13/2	nk	Joe Fanning	Mark Johnston	Flat Turf	Class 3	Jacksons-CPL Solicitors Amigos Handicap	1m2f	Firm	9-1	Pearly King (USA)	84
8 Sep 05	Doncaster	8/13	5/1J	4¾	Joe Fanning	Mark Johnston	Flat Turf	Class 2	Queen's Own Yorkshire Dragoons Ladies Day Stakes (Nursery)	1m	Good to Firm	9-2	Anna Pavlova (GB)	84
18 Aug 05	York	1/10	11/4F	won	Joe Fanning	Mark Johnston	Flat Turf	Class 2	Malton Nursery	7f	Good to Firm	8-13	Renderoc (USA)	76
18 Jul 05	Ayr	1/8	9/2	won	Joe Fanning	Mark Johnston	Flat Turf	Class 4	Famous Grouse European Breeders Fund Maiden Stakes	7f	Good	8-9	Auction Room (USA)	-
18 Jun 05	Ayr	4/8	4/6F	10	Joe Fanning	Mark Johnston	Flat Turf	Class 5	Freephone Stanleybet European Breeders Fund Maiden Stakes	7f	Good to Soft	8-9	Yasoodd (GB)	-
6 Jun 05	Pontefract	4/13	12/1	3¼	Kevin Darley	Mark Johnston	Flat Turf	Class 5	Enjoy The Craic Maiden Auction Fillies' Stakes	6f	Good to Firm	8-11	Vague (USA)	-

Quick answers

How many winners has Nihal produced?: Nihal (IRE) is the dam of 6 runners in Britain and Ireland since 1990, 4 of them winners, with 19 wins from 119 runs between them. Runs abroad are not included.
Who is the best offspring of Nihal?: On British and Irish black type and ratings, the best offspring of Nihal (IRE) is Hartswood (GB), by Garswood (GB), with a best official rating of 99; the top win came in the William Hill Seaton Delaval Handicap at Newcastle (AW) on 24 June 2021.
How much prize money have Nihal's offspring won?: The offspring of Nihal (IRE) have earned £152,531 in Britain since 1990.
What is Nihal's pedigree?: Nihal (IRE) is by Singspiel (IRE) out of Katie McLain (USA).
Did Nihal race?: Yes. In Britain and Ireland: 13 runs, 3 wins. Runs abroad are not included.
Which family does Nihal belong to?: Nihal (IRE) belongs to the Lady Of The Light I (USA) female family.

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