Why Not Thistle (IRE)

Dam of Double Pink (IRE)

Country: IRE
Sire: Flemensfirth (USA)

Winners (GB & IRE): 1 of 2 runners (50%)
Wins (GB & IRE): 2 from 25 runs
Progeny prize money (GB & IRE): £608 GB · €24,582 IRE
Best progeny OR: 118
Foaled: 2009 · out of Which Thistle (IRE)

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Race record

Her own record


National Hunt	9	1	1	2	11.1%	44.4%	€14,405	111

Her runs


5 Apr 15	Cork (IRE)	3/17	14/1	5	Stephen Gray	Daniel G Murphy	Hurdle	Grade C	Easter Handicap Hurdle	2m3f	Yielding	9-11	Misty Lady (IRE)	111
14 Mar 15	Limerick (IRE)	1/18	5/2J	won	Davy Russell	Daniel G Murphy	Hurdle	Non-handicap (unclassified)	19 Euro Punters Pack Mares Maiden Hurdle	2m3f	Heavy	11-7	Vole Au Vent (FR)	-
18 Feb 15	Punchestown (IRE)	2/18	3/1	4¾	Davy Russell	Daniel G Murphy	Hurdle	Non-handicap (unclassified)	Festival Any Day Flexi Ticket Mares Maiden Hurdle	2m6f	Yielding	10-13	Queens Wild (IRE)	-
31 Jan 15	Fairyhouse (IRE)	4/9	66/1	dist	Davy Russell	Daniel G Murphy	Hurdle	Grade 3	Solerina Mares Novice Hurdle	2m2f	Soft to Heavy	10-13	Morning Run (IRE)	-
13 Nov 14	Clonmel (IRE)	5/12	8/1	17¼	Jonathan Burke	Daniel G Murphy	Hurdle	Non-handicap (unclassified)	I.N.H. Stallion Owners European Breeders Fund Maiden Hurdle	2m4f	Heavy	10-8	Killultagh Vic (IRE)	-
17 Mar 14	Wexford (RH) (IRE)	5/15	6/1	8¼	Jonathan Burke	Daniel G Murphy	NH Flat	Non-handicap (unclassified)	NOTNOWCATO At Knockhouse Stud Mares (Pro/Am) INH Flat Race	2m4f	Yielding	11-1	Carrigmoorna Rock (IRE)	-
27 Feb 14	Thurles (IRE)	3/15	7/1	4¾	Mr Derek O'Connor	Daniel G Murphy	NH Flat	Non-handicap (unclassified)	Horse And Jockey Mares INH Flat Race	2m	Heavy	11-8	Whisper Rock (IRE)	-
25 Jan 14	Leopardstown (IRE)	6/19	7/2	6½	Paul Townend	Daniel G Murphy	Hurdle	Non-handicap (unclassified)	leopardstown.com Mares Maiden Hurdle	2m	Soft	11-5	Back Before Dawn (IRE)	-
11 Jan 14	Punchestown (IRE)	4/12	33/1	6½	Davy Russell	Daniel G Murphy	Hurdle	Non-handicap (unclassified)	David Trundley Artist At Punchestown Mares Maiden Hurdle	2m	Soft to Heavy	11-5	Railway Zira (IRE)	-

Quick answers

How many winners has Why Not Thistle produced?: Why Not Thistle (IRE) is the dam of 2 runners in Britain and Ireland since 1990, 1 of them winners, with 2 wins from 25 runs between them. Runs abroad are not included.
Who is the best offspring of Why Not Thistle?: On British and Irish black type and ratings, the best offspring of Why Not Thistle (IRE) is Double Pink (IRE), by Walk In The Park (IRE), with a best official rating of 118; the top win came in the Irish Stallion Farms EBF Mares Hurdle at Wexford (IRE) on 17 November 2023.
How much prize money have Why Not Thistle's offspring won?: The offspring of Why Not Thistle (IRE) have earned £608 in Britain and €24,582 in Ireland since 1990.
What is Why Not Thistle's pedigree?: Why Not Thistle (IRE) is by Flemensfirth (USA) out of Which Thistle (IRE).
Did Why Not Thistle race?: Yes. In Britain and Ireland: 9 runs, 1 win. Runs abroad are not included.
Which family does Why Not Thistle belong to?: Why Not Thistle (IRE) belongs to the Which Thistle (IRE) female family.

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