Zhukova (IRE)

Dam of First Ruler (GB), Imperial Emperor (IRE), Classic Encounter (IRE)

Country: IRE
Colour: bay
Foaled: 4 March 2012
Sire: Fastnet Rock (AUS)

Winners (GB & IRE): 3 of 3 runners (100%)
Wins (GB & IRE): 7 from 32 runs
Progeny prize money (GB & IRE): £135,696 GB
Best progeny OR: 106
Foaled: 2012 · out of Nightime (IRE)

Progeny

All known progeny


2019	First Ruler (GB)	2	Black-type placed	Charlie Appleby	gelding	Dubawi (IRE)	7	2	2	28.6%	106	£48,817	11 Jun 23
2020	Imperial Emperor (IRE)	2	-	Charlie Appleby	gelding	Dubawi (IRE)	4	0	0	50.0%	97	£12,910	19 Aug 23
2021	Classic Encounter (IRE)	3	-	George Boughey	gelding	Shamardal (USA)	21	5	4	14.3%	89	£73,969	3 Oct 26

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


7 Apr 25	Classic Encounter (IRE)	Redcar	racingtv.com Handicap	Class 3	77	£8,100
8 Jul 22	First Ruler (GB)	Ascot	Long Harbour Derek Lucie-Smith Handicap	Class 3	93	£10,308
26 May 26	Classic Encounter (IRE)	Redcar	Join Racing TV Now Handicap	Class 4	84	£5,234
14 Jun 25	Classic Encounter (IRE)	York	Ice Co Supporting Macmillan Handicap	Class 4	83	£12,885
24 Jun 23	Imperial Emperor (IRE)	Newmarket (July)	Winners Wear House Of Cavani British EBF Novice Stakes	Class 4	-	£5,400
1 Oct 22	Imperial Emperor (IRE)	Newmarket	Prestige Vehicles British EBF Maiden Stakes	Class 4	-	£5,400
3 Jun 22	First Ruler (GB)	Doncaster	Weldricks Pharmacy Supporting WPCC Novice Stakes	Class 5	-	£3,942

Top 20 wins, highest grade first.

Produce by sire


Dubawi (IRE)	2019-2020	2	2	2	0	11	4	36.4%	£61,727	First Ruler (GB)
Shamardal (USA)	2021	1	1	1	0	21	3	14.3%	£73,969	Classic Encounter (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 Zhukova produced?: Zhukova (IRE) is the dam of 3 runners in Britain and Ireland since 1990, 3 of them winners, with 7 wins from 32 runs between them. Runs abroad are not included.
Who is the best offspring of Zhukova?: On British and Irish black type and ratings, the best offspring of Zhukova (IRE) is First Ruler (GB), by Dubawi (IRE), a Black-type placed with a best official rating of 106; the top win came in the Long Harbour Derek Lucie-Smith Handicap at Ascot on 8 July 2022.
How much prize money have Zhukova's offspring won?: The offspring of Zhukova (IRE) have earned £135,696 in Britain since 1990.
What is Zhukova's pedigree?: Zhukova (IRE) is by Fastnet Rock (AUS) out of Nightime (IRE).
Did Zhukova race?: Yes. In Britain and Ireland: 11 runs, 6 wins. Runs abroad are not included.
Which stallions has Zhukova been mated with?: The known produce of Zhukova (IRE) is by 2 different stallions, most often Dubawi (IRE) (2 foals).
Which family does Zhukova belong to?: Zhukova (IRE) belongs to the Casting Couch (GB) female family.

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