Vital Touch (GB)

Dam of Skeheenarinky (IRE), Ace Ciel (IRE), Erkindale Miss (IRE)

Country: GB
Sire: Le Bavard (FR)

Winners (GB & IRE): 3 of 6 runners (50%)
Wins (GB & IRE): 3 from 37 runs
Progeny prize money (GB & IRE): €28,575 IRE
Best progeny OR: 114
Foaled: 1986 · out of Viva La Weavers (GB)

Race record

Her own record


National Hunt	12	1	3	1	8.3%	41.7%

Her runs


25 Mar 92	Downpatrick (IRE)	1/5	1/2F	won	Mr B Moran	Michael Hourigan	Chase	Non-handicap (unclassified)	Frank Fitzsimons Memorial (Mares) Hunters Chase	3m	Soft	11-7	Roseville Lady (GB)
8 Aug 91	Mallow (IRE)	4/12	10/1	dist	M G Quigley	Michael Hourigan	Hurdle	Non-handicap (unclassified)	Mallow Maiden Hurdle	2m5f	Good to Firm	10-8	Graiguenamon (GB)
18 Jul 91	Killarney (IRE)	3/9	5/1	14	M Hourigan	Michael Hourigan	Hurdle	Non-handicap (unclassified)	Bourne Vincent Memorial Park Hurdle	2m	Good to Yielding	10-3	Cellatica (USA)
2 Jul 91	Bellewstown (IRE)	2/15	4/1	3	Adrian Maguire	Michael Hourigan	NH Flat	Non-handicap (unclassified)	McLoughlins Oil INH Flat Race	2m1½f	Good	11-5	Heloonium (GB)
15 Jun 91	Naas (IRE)	2/26	6/1	2	Adrian Maguire	Michael Hourigan	NH Flat	Non-handicap (unclassified)	Kildare I.N.H. Flat Race	2m3f	Good	11-5	Chancy Lad (GB)
16 May 91	Clonmel (IRE)	2/13	8/1	2	Adrian Maguire	Michael Hourigan	NH Flat	Non-handicap (unclassified)	Cashel Mares INH Flat Race (Div I)	2m4f	Good to Firm	11-10	Local Dream (GB)
8 May 91	Killarney (IRE)	12/18	10/1	5½	Adrian Maguire	Michael Hourigan	NH Flat	Non-handicap (unclassified)	Gaddach River INH Flat Race	2m	Good	10-13	Beanz Meanz (GB)
15 Apr 91	Limerick (IRE)	PU/12	10/1	-	M Hourigan	Michael Hourigan	NH Flat	Non-handicap (unclassified)	Cratloe (Pro/Am) I.N.H. Flat Race	2m	Soft	11-2	Gathering Time (GB)
30 Mar 91	Mallow (IRE)	21/26	20/1	9½	K F O'Brien	Michael Hourigan	Hurdle	Non-handicap (unclassified)	Mallow Maiden Hurdle (Div I)	2m	Good	10-13	Aheema Cottage (GB)
16 Mar 91	Limerick (IRE)	10/16	25/1	15½	D K Budds	Michael Hourigan	Hurdle	Non-handicap (unclassified)	Woodcock Hill (5 Y O) Maiden Hurdle	2m	Heavy	10-6	Allezmoss (GB)
25 Feb 91	Wexford (RH) (IRE)	8/15	12/1	17¼	Adrian Maguire	Michael Hourigan	NH Flat	Non-handicap (unclassified)	Park House Stud ProAm I.N.H. Flat Race	2m2f	Heavy	10-13	Shady Glen (GB)
15 Nov 90	Clonmel (IRE)	16/19	20/1	5¾	M Hourigan	Michael Hourigan	NH Flat	Non-handicap (unclassified)	Cahir INH Flat Race (Div. II)	2m	Yielding	10-9	Straight 'n Furry (IRE)

Quick answers

How many winners has Vital Touch produced?: Vital Touch (GB) is the dam of 6 runners in Britain and Ireland since 1990, 3 of them winners, with 3 wins from 37 runs between them. Runs abroad are not included.
Who is the best offspring of Vital Touch?: On British and Irish black type and ratings, the best offspring of Vital Touch (GB) is Skeheenarinky (IRE), by Oscar (IRE), with a best official rating of 114; the top win came in the Ingoldsby (Q.R.) Handicap Chase at Punchestown (IRE) on 14 October 2010.
How much prize money have Vital Touch's offspring won?: The offspring of Vital Touch (GB) have earned €28,575 in Ireland since 1990.
What is Vital Touch's pedigree?: Vital Touch (GB) is by Le Bavard (FR) out of Viva La Weavers (GB).
Did Vital Touch race?: Yes. In Britain and Ireland: 12 runs, 1 win. Runs abroad are not included.
Which stallions has Vital Touch been mated with?: The known produce of Vital Touch (GB) is by 5 different stallions, most often Be My Native (USA) (2 foals).
Have Vital Touch's daughters produced runners?: 2 daughters of Vital Touch (GB) have produced runners in Britain and Ireland.
Which family does Vital Touch belong to?: Vital Touch (GB) belongs to the Viva La Weavers (GB) female family.

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