Simple Reason (IRE)

Dam of Getareason (IRE), Ask Catkin (IRE)

Country: IRE
Sire: Snurge (IRE)

Winners (GB & IRE): 2 of 2 runners (100%)
Wins (GB & IRE): 8 from 48 runs
Progeny prize money (GB & IRE): £37,900 GB · €47,470 IRE
Best progeny OR: 140

Progeny

All known progeny


2012	Ask Catkin (IRE)	2	-	Tom Symonds	mare	Ask (GB)	15	0	1	13.3%	107	£9,668	€0	10 Feb 20
2013	Getareason (IRE)	6	Black-type placed	Rebecca Menzies	gelding	Getaway (GER)	33	2	9	18.2%	140	£28,232	€47,470	2 Jul 23

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


2 Apr 22	Getareason (IRE)	Ayr	Trump Turnberry "Hands & Heels" Finale Handicap Hurdle (Conditional & Amateur…	Class 3	119	£8,332
19 Mar 22	Getareason (IRE)	Newcastle	Johnnie Walker At Barluga Handicap Hurdle	Class 4	115	£5,664
1 May 21	Getareason (IRE)	Hexham	Racecourse Caravan Site Open For Bookings Beginners' Chase	Class 4	131	£3,812
19 Jun 19	Ask Catkin (IRE)	Uttoxeter	Kanvas Cosmetics Novices' Handicap Hurdle	Class 5	100	£3,119
9 May 19	Ask Catkin (IRE)	Huntingdon	MansionBet Mares' Handicap Hurdle	Class 5	90	£3,899
19 Aug 18	Getareason (IRE)	Tramore (IRE)	Comeragh Veterinary Maiden Hurdle	Non-handicap (unclassified)	-	€7,084
1 Aug 18	Getareason (IRE)	Galway (IRE)	Win Big With Tote Maiden Hurdle	Non-handicap (unclassified)	-	€10,472
25 Mar 18	Getareason (IRE)	Downpatrick (IRE)	Pro Paramedics In Memory of John Ian & Lynn (Pro/Am) INH Flat Race	Non-handicap (unclassified)	-	€6,160

Top 20 wins, highest grade first.

Produce by sire


Ask (GB)	2012	1	1	1	0	15	2	13.3%	£9,668	€0	Ask Catkin (IRE)
Getaway (GER)	2013	1	1	1	0	33	6	18.2%	£28,232	€47,470	Getareason (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 Simple Reason produced?: Simple Reason (IRE) is the dam of 2 runners in Britain and Ireland since 1990, 2 of them winners, with 8 wins from 48 runs between them. Runs abroad are not included.
Who is the best offspring of Simple Reason?: On British and Irish black type and ratings, the best offspring of Simple Reason (IRE) is Getareason (IRE), by Getaway (GER), a Black-type placed with a best official rating of 140; the top win came in the Trump Turnberry "Hands & Heels" Finale Handicap Hurdle (Conditional & Amateur Jockeys) at Ayr on 2 April 2022.
How much prize money have Simple Reason's offspring won?: The offspring of Simple Reason (IRE) have earned £37,900 in Britain and €47,470 in Ireland since 1990.
What is Simple Reason's pedigree?: Simple Reason (IRE) is by Snurge (IRE).
Did Simple Reason race?: No British or Irish runs are on record for Simple Reason (IRE) since 1990; runs abroad are not included.
Have Simple Reason's daughters produced runners?: 1 daughter of Simple Reason (IRE) has produced runners in Britain and Ireland.
Which family does Simple Reason belong to?: Simple Reason (IRE) is the founding mare of the Simple Reason (IRE) family in RaceWatch records.

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