Sparkling Sword (GB)

Dam of Wounded Warrior (IRE), Sword Of Destiny (IRE), Chinx Of Light (IRE)

Country: GB
Sire: Broadsword (USA)

Winners (GB & IRE): 7 of 9 runners (78%)
Wins (GB & IRE): 19 from 112 runs
Progeny prize money (GB & IRE): £38,148 GB · €254,166 IRE
Best progeny OR: 155
Black-type winners (GB & IRE): 2
Foaled: 1995 · out of Sparkling Time (USA)

Race record

Her own record


National Hunt	4	1	1	1	25.0%	75.0%	£5,354

Her runs


24 May 02	Towcester	7/11	5/2F	dist	B J Crowley	Venetia Williams	Hurdle	Class 3	Travis Perkins Novices' Hurdle Class D	3m	Good	10-9	Dat My Horse (IRE)
7 Mar 02	Towcester	3/11	5/4F	4½	Mr F Windsor Clive	Venetia Williams	NH Flat	Class 6	EBF/Doncaster Bloodstock Sales Mares' Only Standard Open National Hunt Flat R…	2m	Soft	11-2	Mincarlo (GB)
27 Dec 00	Chepstow	2/10	9/2	9	B J Crowley	Venetia Williams	NH Flat	Class 1	Chepstow 'Championship' Stakes Standard Open National Hunt Flat Race Grade 2	2m	Soft	10-10	The Bajan Bandit (IRE)
31 Oct 00	Warwick	1/16	7/2C	won	Mr F Windsor Clive	Venetia Williams	NH Flat	Class 6	Doncaster Bloodstock Sales/EBF Mares' Only Standard Open National Hunt Flat R…	2m	Soft	10-7	Well Then Now Then (IRE)

Quick answers

How many winners has Sparkling Sword produced?: Sparkling Sword (GB) is the dam of 9 runners in Britain and Ireland since 1990, 7 of them winners, with 19 wins from 112 runs between them. Runs abroad are not included.
Who is the best offspring of Sparkling Sword?: On British and Irish black type and ratings, the best offspring of Sparkling Sword (GB) is Wounded Warrior (IRE), by Shantou (USA), a Grade 2 winner with a best official rating of 155; the top win came in the Woodlands Park 100 Club Novice Chase (Grade 2) at Naas (IRE) on 17 January 2015.
How many black-type winners has Sparkling Sword produced?: Sparkling Sword (GB) has produced 2 black-type winners in Britain and Ireland.
How much prize money have Sparkling Sword's offspring won?: The offspring of Sparkling Sword (GB) have earned £38,147 in Britain and €254,167 in Ireland since 1990.
What is Sparkling Sword's pedigree?: Sparkling Sword (GB) is by Broadsword (USA) out of Sparkling Time (USA).
Did Sparkling Sword race?: Yes. In Britain and Ireland: 4 runs, 1 win. Runs abroad are not included.
Which stallions has Sparkling Sword been mated with?: The known produce of Sparkling Sword (GB) is by 4 different stallions, most often Shantou (USA) (5 foals).
Have Sparkling Sword's daughters produced runners?: 1 daughter of Sparkling Sword (GB) has produced runners in Britain and Ireland.
Which family does Sparkling Sword belong to?: Sparkling Sword (GB) belongs to the Sparkling Time (USA) female family.

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