The Giving Tree (IRE)

Dam of Quick (GB), Retribution (GB)

Country: IRE
Sire: Rock Of Gibraltar (IRE)

Winners (GB & IRE): 2 of 3 runners (67%)
Wins (GB & IRE): 3 from 25 runs
Progeny prize money (GB & IRE): £28,892 GB · €9,075 IRE
Best progeny OR: 82
Foaled: 2009 · out of Starry Messenger (GB)

Race record

Her own record


Flat	22	2	4	3	9.1%	36.4%	£10,969	€2,680	80

Her runs


18 Jul 13	Leopardstown (IRE)	5/6	50/1	19½	Gary Carroll	Joseph G Murphy	Flat Turf	Listed	Challenge Stakes	1m6f	Good to Firm	9-4	Royal Diamond (IRE)	74
8 Jul 13	Roscommon (IRE)	7/8	50/1	7¾	Gary Carroll	Joseph G Murphy	Flat Turf	Listed	Lenebane Stakes	1m4f	Good to Firm	9-6	Bunairgead (IRE)	71
30 Jun 13	Curragh (IRE)	5/12	16/1	8¼	Conor Hoban	Joseph G Murphy	Flat Turf	Handicap (unclassified)	Irish Stallion Farms European Breeders Fund "Ragusa" Handicap	1m4f	Good to Firm	8-2	Dabadiyan (IRE)	72
12 Jun 13	Fairyhouse (IRE)	2/11	16/1	1½	Gary Carroll	Joseph G Murphy	Flat Turf	Handicap (unclassified)	Special Group Rates @ Fairyhouse Handicap	1m4f	Yielding to Soft	9-9	Benbecula (GB)	70
19 May 13	Navan (IRE)	11/16	8/1	7¾	Pat Smullen	Joseph G Murphy	Flat Turf	Handicap (unclassified)	Irish Stallion Farms European Breeders Fund Fillies Handicap	1m2f	Yielding	8-10	Valbucca (IRE)	72
5 May 13	Limerick (IRE)	4/9	12/1	6¾	Gary Carroll	Joseph G Murphy	Flat Turf	Handicap (unclassified)	Patrickswell Handicap	1m	Soft to Heavy	9-5	Jackemil (IRE)	75
20 Apr 13	Naas (IRE)	8/10	12/1	15¼	Gary Carroll	Joseph G Murphy	Flat Turf	Handicap (unclassified)	Summer Barbeque Evenings Handicap	7f	Soft	8-11	Cash Or Casualty (IRE)	77
23 Nov 12	Dundalk (AW) (IRE)	13/14	7/1	8½	Rory Cleary	Sylvester Kirk	Flat AW	Handicap (unclassified)	Dundalk Stadium - Light Up Your Night Handicap	1m4f	Standard	8-7	Aladdins Cave (GB)	77
2 Nov 12	Newmarket	3/11	14/1	1	Martin Dwyer	Sylvester Kirk	Flat Turf	Class 3	EBF Thai Street Cafe Fillies' Handicap	1m4f	Soft	8-5	Bridle Belle (GB)	76
26 Oct 12	Newbury	4/11	11/1	6	James Doyle	Sylvester Kirk	Flat Turf	Class 4	Smith & Williamson Fillies' Handicap	1m2f	Heavy	8-10	Princess Caetani (IRE)	76
1 Oct 12	Bath	2/11	9/4F	3	James Doyle	Sylvester Kirk	Flat Turf	Class 5	BNP Paribas "Be Hopeful" Handicap (Div II)	1m2f	Good	9-5	Danube River (GB)	75
19 Sep 12	Sandown	5/13	6/1C	5	William Buick	Sylvester Kirk	Flat Turf	Class 4	Ken Manley Memorial Fillies' Handicap	1m	Good to Firm	8-12	Forgive (GB)	75
8 Sep 12	Ascot	9/15	12/1	10½	David Probert	Sylvester Kirk	Flat Turf	Class 3	Ritz Club Fillies' Handicap	1m	Good to Firm	8-5	Chigun (GB)	76
20 Aug 12	Windsor	3/9	10/1	4	James Doyle	Sylvester Kirk	Flat Turf	Class 4	davisbakerycaribbean.com Fillies' Handicap	1m	Good to Firm	9-1	Burke's Rock (GB)	78
13 Jul 12	Newbury	3/6	9/2	12½	Pat Dobbs	Sylvester Kirk	Flat Turf	Class 4	Shares In Ishi Amy @ chrisbeekracing.com Fillies' Handicap	1m2f	Soft	9-7	Play Street (GB)	80
2 Jun 12	Epsom	7/11	12/1	14¾	Kieran O'Neill	Sylvester Kirk	Flat Turf	Class 2	Diamond Jubilee Handicap (Sponsored By Investec)	1m2f	Good to Firm	8-1	Wrotham Heath (GB)	80
17 May 12	Salisbury	2/13	6/1	1½	Liam Keniry	Sylvester Kirk	Flat Turf	Class 4	Bathwick Tyres British Stallion Studs EBF Fillies' Handicap	1m2f	Good	9-2	Traveller's Tales (GB)	78
11 Apr 12	Nottingham	1/12	6/1	won	William Buick	Sylvester Kirk	Flat Turf	Class 5	Betfred Mobile Lotto Handicap	1m½f	Good to Soft	9-4	Uncle Roger (IRE)	72
12 Oct 11	Nottingham	1/13	11/1	won	Jimmy Fortune	Sylvester Kirk	Flat Turf	Class 5	DG Taxis Getting You Home Safely Nursery (Div II)	1m½f	Good to Soft	9-3	Takeitfromalady (IRE)	66
24 Sep 11	Chester	2/7	10/1	4	James Doyle	Sylvester Kirk	Flat Turf	Class 4	Best Odds Guaranteed At victorchandler.com Maiden Fillies' Stakes	7f	Good to Soft	9-0	Self Centred (GB)	-
6 Sep 11	Leicester	5/11	50/1	6¾	Liam Keniry	Sylvester Kirk	Flat Turf	Class 4	British Stallion Studs Supporting British Racing E B F Maiden Fillies' Stakes…	1m	Good to Firm	9-0	Esentepe (IRE)	-
8 Jul 11	Newbury	8/10	66/1	14¾	Liam Keniry	Sylvester Kirk	Flat Turf	Class 4	Christal Management E B F Maiden Fillies' Stakes (Div II)	7f	Good	9-0	Zingana (GB)	-

Quick answers

How many winners has The Giving Tree produced?: The Giving Tree (IRE) is the dam of 3 runners in Britain and Ireland since 1990, 2 of them winners, with 3 wins from 25 runs between them. Runs abroad are not included.
Who is the best offspring of The Giving Tree?: On British and Irish black type and ratings, the best offspring of The Giving Tree (IRE) is Zoom (GB), by Adaay (IRE), with a best official rating of 82.
How much prize money have The Giving Tree's offspring won?: The offspring of The Giving Tree (IRE) have earned £28,892 in Britain and €9,075 in Ireland since 1990.
What is The Giving Tree's pedigree?: The Giving Tree (IRE) is by Rock Of Gibraltar (IRE) out of Starry Messenger (GB).
Did The Giving Tree race?: Yes. In Britain and Ireland: 22 runs, 2 wins. Runs abroad are not included.
Which family does The Giving Tree belong to?: The Giving Tree (IRE) belongs to the Sassalya (GB) female family.

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