Saying Grace (IRE)

Dam of Escobar (IRE), Lucky Forever (IRE), Grace To Grace (IRE)

Country: IRE
Sire: Brief Truce (USA)

Winners (GB & IRE): 4 of 7 runners (57%)
Wins (GB & IRE): 13 from 120 runs
Progeny prize money (GB & IRE): £593,428 GB · €58,356 IRE
Best progeny OR: 113
Black-type winners (GB & IRE): 1
Foaled: 1998 · out of Adamparis (GB)

Race record

Her own record


Flat	21	2	2	4	9.5%	33.3%	€26,350	108

Her runs


17 Jul 02	Leopardstown (IRE)	6/9	16/1	3¾	Pat Smullen	Ms F M Crowley	Flat Turf	Non-handicap (unclassified)	Treasure Island Race	1m2f	Good	9-3	Almost Famous I (IRE)	99
6 Jul 02	Leopardstown (IRE)	10/10	10/1	16½	Declan McDonogh	Ms F M Crowley	Flat Turf	Listed	European Breeders Fund Brownstown Stakes (Fillies)	1m	Good to Yielding	9-5	Dress To Thrill (IRE)	103
17 May 02	Cork (IRE)	9/9	7/1	19½	P Shanahan	Ms F M Crowley	Flat Turf	Listed	European Breeders Fund Blue Wind Stakes	1m2f	Soft	9-5	Villa Carlotta (GB)	106
6 May 02	Curragh (IRE)	9/11	16/1	6¾	P Shanahan	Ms F M Crowley	Flat Turf	Listed	Peintre Celebre European Breeders Fund Mooresbridge Stakes	1m2f	Soft	8-9	Rebelline (IRE)	106
11 Nov 01	Leopardstown (IRE)	2/11	6/1	hd	Jayne Mulqueen	Ms F M Crowley	Flat Turf	Non-handicap (unclassified)	Grange Audi A4 Avant Race	1m2f	Soft	8-0	Masnada (IRE)	106
27 Oct 01	Leopardstown (IRE)	4/14	4/1	8	Tadhg O'Shea	Ms F M Crowley	Flat Turf	Non-handicap (unclassified)	Stepaside Race	1m	Yielding to Soft	8-4	Free To Speak (IRE)	106
21 Oct 01	Naas (IRE)	4/19	7/1	2½	Willie Supple	Ms F M Crowley	Flat Turf	Listed	Ali Retza & Mamadi Soudavar Garnet Stakes (Fillies)	1m	Yielding to Soft	8-9	Gaelic Queen (IRE)	108
2 Sep 01	Curragh (IRE)	6/11	10/1	4¼	Pat Smullen	Ms F M Crowley	Flat Turf	Group 3	Trusted Partner Matron Stakes (Fillies & Mares)	1m	Good to Yielding	8-10	Independence (GB)	108
7 Jul 01	Leopardstown (IRE)	2/9	14/1	½	S Craine	Ms F M Crowley	Flat Turf	Listed	Brownstown Stakes	1m	Good	8-10	Siringas (IRE)	95
27 May 01	Curragh (IRE)	7/7	12/1	7¾	Pat Smullen	Ms F M Crowley	Flat Turf	Listed	Airlie Stud Silver Stakes	1m2f	Good	8-9	Pugin I (IRE)	95
13 May 01	Leopardstown (IRE)	3/14	14/1	7½	S Craine	Ms F M Crowley	Flat Turf	Listed	Derrinstown Stud 1,000 Guineas Trial	1m	Good	8-10	Speirbhean (IRE)	98
29 Apr 01	Navan (IRE)	3/5	8/1	17	Kevin Manning	Ms F M Crowley	Flat Turf	Non-handicap (unclassified)	European Breeders Fund Fillies Race	1m2f	Soft to Heavy	9-3	Sita (IRE)	99
16 Apr 01	Leopardstown (IRE)	4/7	12/1	12	Pat Smullen	Ms F M Crowley	Flat Turf	Listed	Leopardstown 1,000 Guineas Trial Stakes (Fillies)	7f	Soft	8-10	Rebelline (IRE)	99
12 Nov 00	Leopardstown (IRE)	17/19	12/1	dist	N G McCullagh	Ms F M Crowley	Flat Turf	Listed	European Breeders Fund Eyrefield Stakes	1m1f	Soft	8-7	Vinnie Roe (IRE)	99
30 Oct 00	Leopardstown (IRE)	5/12	8/1	9	Fran Berry	Ms F M Crowley	Flat Turf	Group 3	Killavullan Stakes	7f	Heavy	8-7	Perigee Moon (USA)	99
7 Oct 00	Cork (IRE)	3/11	6/1	1	Pat Smullen	Ms F M Crowley	Flat Turf	Listed	Entrepreneur Stakes	6f	Yielding	8-7	Coney Kitty (IRE)	99
17 Sep 00	Curragh (IRE)	3/8	14/1	1	Pat Smullen	Ms F M Crowley	Flat Turf	Listed	Aga Khan Studs Blenheim Stakes	6f	Yielding	8-8	Black Minnaloushe (USA)	-
31 Aug 00	Gowran Park (IRE)	7/14	5/1J	7½	Colm O'Donoghue	Ms F M Crowley	Flat Turf	Handicap (unclassified)	Leighlin E.B.F. Nursery	7f	Good to Yielding	9-2	Cedar Du Liban (GB)	86
18 Aug 00	Cork (IRE)	1/8	2/1J	won	Michael Hussey	Ms F M Crowley	Flat Turf	Non-handicap (unclassified)	Fermoy Race	6f	Good to Yielding	7-7	Ladylishandra (IRE)	-
3 Jul 00	Sligo (IRE)	1/9	7/2	won	N G McCullagh	Ms F M Crowley	Flat Turf	Non-handicap (unclassified)	TSB Bank Maiden	6½f	Good to Firm	8-1	Persian Bandit (IRE)	-
2 Apr 00	Cork (IRE)	4/8	25/1	5¼	Jayne Mulqueen	Ms F M Crowley	Flat Turf	Non-handicap (unclassified)	F.B.D. European Breeders Fund Maiden	5f	Soft	8-1	Mowassel (IRE)	-

Quick answers

How many winners has Saying Grace produced?: Saying Grace (IRE) is the dam of 7 runners in Britain and Ireland since 1990, 4 of them winners, with 13 wins from 120 runs between them. Runs abroad are not included.
Who is the best offspring of Saying Grace?: On British and Irish black type and ratings, the best offspring of Saying Grace (IRE) is Escobar (IRE), by Famous Name (GB), a Listed winner with a best official rating of 113; the top win came in the Denford Stud Washington Singer Stakes (Listed) at Newbury on 13 August 2016.
How many black-type winners has Saying Grace produced?: Saying Grace (IRE) has produced 1 black-type winner in Britain and Ireland.
How much prize money have Saying Grace's offspring won?: The offspring of Saying Grace (IRE) have earned £593,428 in Britain and €58,356 in Ireland since 1990.
What is Saying Grace's pedigree?: Saying Grace (IRE) is by Brief Truce (USA) out of Adamparis (GB).
Did Saying Grace race?: Yes. In Britain and Ireland: 21 runs, 2 wins. Runs abroad are not included.
Which stallions has Saying Grace been mated with?: The known produce of Saying Grace (IRE) is by 4 different stallions, most often Big Bad Bob (IRE) (2 foals).
Have Saying Grace's daughters produced runners?: 3 daughters of Saying Grace (IRE) have produced runners in Britain and Ireland.
Which family does Saying Grace belong to?: Saying Grace (IRE) belongs to the Mrs Darling (GB) female family.

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