Phrase (GB)

Dam of Gravity Wave (IRE), Protest (IRE), Crest Of A Wave (IRE)

Country: GB
Sire: Royal Anthem (USA)

Winners (GB & IRE): 3 of 4 runners (75%)
Wins (GB & IRE): 9 from 88 runs
Progeny prize money (GB & IRE): £36,512 GB · €15,796 IRE
Best progeny OR: 78
Foaled: 2007 · out of Shining Bright (GB)

Progeny

All known progeny


2012	Every Instinct (IRE)	0	David Simcock	gelding	Danehill Dancer (IRE)	6	2	1	0.0%	77	£3,537	€0	5 Jul 16
2013	Protest (IRE)	3	Dan Skelton	gelding	Fastnet Rock (AUS)	17	0	0	17.6%	67	£8,519	€0	9 May 17
2014	Gravity Wave (IRE)	4	John Flint	gelding	Rip Van Winkle (IRE)	37	2	5	10.8%	78	£24,457	€0	12 Sep 21
2015	Crest Of A Wave (IRE)	2	Charles O'Brien	mare	Excelebration (IRE)	28	1	1	7.1%	60	£0	€15,796	26 Mar 21

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


10 Aug 18	Gravity Wave (IRE)	Wolverhampton (AW)	Dacia Logan Handicap	Class 5	71	£3,752
14 May 18	Gravity Wave (IRE)	Wolverhampton (AW)	Follow At The Races On Instagram Handicap	Class 5	65	£3,752
11 Aug 16	Gravity Wave (IRE)	Salisbury	toteplacepot Six Places In Six Races Maiden Auction Stakes (Div I)	Class 5	-	£3,881
16 Aug 19	Gravity Wave (IRE)	Nottingham	AJANovice Flat Amateur Riders' Handicap (for Novice Amateur Riders)	Class 6	63	£3,120
1 Nov 16	Protest (IRE)	Wolverhampton (AW)	Betway Handicap	Class 6	56	£2,749
11 Oct 16	Protest (IRE)	Wolverhampton (AW)	NTM Scandinavia Classified Stakes	Class 6	54	£2,846
1 Oct 16	Protest (IRE)	Wolverhampton (AW)	Cashout Available On The App At Ladbrokes Handicap (Div I)	Class 6	50	£2,264
5 Feb 21	Crest Of A Wave (IRE)	Dundalk (AW) (IRE)	Follow Us On Twitter @DundalkStadium Handicap (Div I)	Handicap (unclassified)	51	€5,900
2 Dec 20	Crest Of A Wave (IRE)	Dundalk (AW) (IRE)	Crowne Plaza Hotel Leading Jockey & Trainer Championship Handicap (Div II)	Handicap (unclassified)	45	€5,310

Top 20 wins, highest grade first.

Produce by sire


Danehill Dancer (IRE)	2012	1	1	0	6	0	0.0%	£3,537	€0	-
Fastnet Rock (AUS)	2013	1	1	1	17	3	17.6%	£8,519	€0	Protest (IRE)
Rip Van Winkle (IRE)	2014	1	1	1	37	4	10.8%	£24,457	€0	Gravity Wave (IRE)
Excelebration (IRE)	2015	1	1	1	28	2	7.1%	£0	€15,796	Crest Of A Wave (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 Phrase produced?: Phrase (GB) is the dam of 4 runners in Britain and Ireland since 1990, 3 of them winners, with 9 wins from 88 runs between them. Runs abroad are not included.
Who is the best offspring of Phrase?: On British and Irish black type and ratings, the best offspring of Phrase (GB) is Gravity Wave (IRE), by Rip Van Winkle (IRE), with a best official rating of 78; the top win came in the Dacia Logan Handicap at Wolverhampton (AW) on 10 August 2018.
How much prize money have Phrase's offspring won?: The offspring of Phrase (GB) have earned £36,513 in Britain and €15,796 in Ireland since 1990.
What is Phrase's pedigree?: Phrase (GB) is by Royal Anthem (USA) out of Shining Bright (GB).
Did Phrase race?: Yes. In Britain and Ireland: 3 runs, no wins. Runs abroad are not included.
Have Phrase's daughters produced runners?: 1 daughter of Phrase (GB) has produced runners in Britain and Ireland.
Which family does Phrase belong to?: Phrase (GB) belongs to the Bourbon Girl (GB) female family.

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