The Soba family

Black-type winners

• Copperhead (GB)Generation: 3 · Sex: gelding · Foaled: 2014 · Dam: How's Business (GB) · Sire: Sulamani (IRE) · Runs: 43 · Wins: 10 · Best OR: 155 · Black-type wins: 1 · Black type: Grade 2 winner · Best win: Sodexo Reynoldstown Novices' Chase (Grade 2), Ascot 2020 · Prize GB (£): 206756 · Prize IRE (€): 0 · Last run: 2026-03-29
• How's Business (GB)Generation: 2 · Sex: mare · Foaled: 2004 · Dam: Love And Kisses (GB) · Sire: Josr Algarhoud (IRE) · Runs: 21 · Wins: 8 · Best OR: 134 · Black-type wins: 1 · Black type: Listed winner · Best win: raceodds.com Mares' Handicap Hurdle (Listed), Cheltenham 2009 · Prize GB (£): 61044 · Prize IRE (€): 0 · Last run: 2012-03-24

Highest level first.

All winners

• Copperhead (GB)Generation: 3 · Sex: gelding · Foaled: 2014 · Dam: How's Business (GB) · Sire: Sulamani (IRE) · Runs: 43 · Wins: 10 · Best OR: 155 · Black-type wins: 1 · Black type: Grade 2 winner · Best win: Sodexo Reynoldstown Novices' Chase (Grade 2), Ascot 2020 · Prize GB (£): 206756 · Prize IRE (€): 0 · Last run: 2026-03-29
• How's Business (GB)Generation: 2 · Sex: mare · Foaled: 2004 · Dam: Love And Kisses (GB) · Sire: Josr Algarhoud (IRE) · Runs: 21 · Wins: 8 · Best OR: 134 · Black-type wins: 1 · Black type: Listed winner · Best win: raceodds.com Mares' Handicap Hurdle (Listed), Cheltenham 2009 · Prize GB (£): 61044 · Prize IRE (€): 0 · Last run: 2012-03-24
• Soaked (GB)Generation: 2 · Sex: gelding · Foaled: 1993 · Dam: Water Well (GB) · Sire: Dowsing (USA) · Runs: 158 · Wins: 19 · Best OR: 86 · Black-type wins: 0 · Best win: easibet.net High Street Betting Exchange Sprint Handicap, Musselburgh 2003 · Prize GB (£): 109341 · Prize IRE (€): 0 · Last run: 2004-09-15
• Soba Jones (GB)Generation: 1 · Sex: gelding · Foaled: 1997 · Dam: Soba (GB) · Sire: Emperor Jones (USA) · Runs: 118 · Wins: 15 · Best OR: 79 · Black-type wins: 0 · Best win: Dean Moor Handicap, Haydock 2001 · Prize GB (£): 73148 · Prize IRE (€): 0 · Last run: 2009-03-03
• Whistler (GB)Generation: 2 · Sex: gelding · Foaled: 1997 · Dam: French Gift (GB) · Sire: Selkirk (USA) · Runs: 129 · Wins: 11 · Best OR: 93 · Black-type wins: 0 · Best win: coral.co.uk Handicap, Haydock 2003 · Prize GB (£): 125904 · Prize IRE (€): 0 · Last run: 2007-11-07
• Soba Up (GB)Generation: 1 · Sex: mare · Foaled: 1990 · Dam: Soba (GB) · Sire: Persian Heights (GB) · Runs: 44 · Wins: 7 · Best OR: 86 · Black-type wins: 0 · Black type: Black-type placed · Best win: Wimpey Homes Edinburgh Gold Cup Handicap, Musselburgh 1995 · Prize GB (£): 46828 · Prize IRE (€): 0 · Last run: 1996-10-06
• Sobering Thoughts (GB)Generation: 1 · Sex: gelding · Foaled: 1986 · Dam: Soba (GB) · Sire: Be My Guest (USA) · Runs: 69 · Wins: 7 · Best OR: 73 · Black-type wins: 0 · Best win: Ladbroke Ayr Silver Cup Handicap, Ayr 1993 · Prize GB (£): 43552 · Prize IRE (€): 0 · Last run: 1995-06-13
• Adam's Ale (GB)Generation: 3 · Sex: gelding · Foaled: 2009 · Dam: Aqua (GB) · Sire: Ishiguru (USA) · Runs: 65 · Wins: 6 · Best OR: 90 · Black-type wins: 0 · Best win: Rugby Union Betting At 188Bet Handicap, Haydock 2017 · Prize GB (£): 54891 · Prize IRE (€): 0 · Last run: 2019-10-29
• Pulse I (GB)Generation: 2 · Sex: gelding · Foaled: 1998 · Dam: French Gift (GB) · Sire: Salse (USA) · Runs: 77 · Wins: 6 · Best OR: 66 · Black-type wins: 0 · Best win: Jaguar Centre Handicap, Beverley 2005 · Prize GB (£): 34525 · Prize IRE (€): 0 · Last run: 2007-06-26
• Lyon (GB)Generation: 2 · Sex: gelding · Foaled: 2000 · Dam: French Gift (GB) · Sire: Pivotal (GB) · Runs: 27 · Wins: 4 · Best OR: 107 · Black-type wins: 0 · Best win: Join WBX.COM for £150 Free Bets Novices' Handicap Chase, Hereford 2007 · Prize GB (£): 15252 · Prize IRE (€): 0 · Last run: 2008-05-28
• Fever Few (GB)Generation: 3 · Sex: mare · Foaled: 2009 · Dam: Prairie Oyster (GB) · Sire: Pastoral Pursuits (GB) · Runs: 38 · Wins: 4 · Best OR: 79 · Black-type wins: 0 · Best win: Unison And LV=Liverpool Victoria Car Insurance Fillies' Handicap, Doncaster 2014 · Prize GB (£): 15960 · Prize IRE (€): 0 · Last run: 2017-09-26
• Gosforth Park (GB)Generation: 2 · Sex: gelding · Foaled: 2006 · Dam: Love And Kisses (GB) · Sire: Generous (IRE) · Runs: 25 · Wins: 4 · Best OR: 69 · Black-type wins: 0 · Best win: Pontefract Park Apprentice Handicap, Pontefract 2012 · Prize GB (£): 10111 · Prize IRE (€): 0 · Last run: 2013-11-22
• Saint Alebe (GB)Generation: 2 · Sex: gelding · Foaled: 1999 · Dam: Soba Up (GB) · Sire: Bishop Of Cashel (GB) · Runs: 14 · Wins: 2 · Best OR: 95 · Black-type wins: 0 · Best win: Tote Ebor Handicap, York 2003 · Prize GB (£): 140522 · Prize IRE (€): 0 · Last run: 2007-05-19
• Spitzbergen (GB)Generation: 1 · Sex: gelding · Foaled: 1996 · Dam: Soba (GB) · Sire: Polar Falcon (USA) · Runs: 11 · Wins: 2 · Best OR: 83 · Black-type wins: 0 · Best win: Courage Lewes Nursery Handicap, Brighton 1998 · Prize GB (£): 9197 · Prize IRE (€): 0 · Last run: 1999-09-28
• Tillys Tale (GB)Generation: 2 · Sex: mare · Foaled: 2007 · Dam: Otylia (GB) · Sire: Lucky Story (USA) · Runs: 30 · Wins: 2 · Best OR: 80 · Black-type wins: 0 · Best win: EBF Marion Gibson Brown Memorial Maiden Fillies' Stakes, Thirsk 2009 · Prize GB (£): 18087 · Prize IRE (€): 0 · Last run: 2012-10-30
• Spearit (IRE)Generation: 2 · Sex: colt · Foaled: 2003 · Dam: French Gift (GB) · Sire: Lear Spear (USA) · Runs: 16 · Wins: 2 · Best OR: 78 · Black-type wins: 0 · Best win: Mineral Star Handicap, Newmarket (July) 2006 · Prize GB (£): 18882 · Prize IRE (€): 0 · Last run: 2006-08-28
• Only A Splash (GB)Generation: 2 · Sex: gelding · Foaled: 2004 · Dam: Water Well (GB) · Sire: Primo Valentino (IRE) · Runs: 33 · Wins: 2 · Best OR: 65 · Black-type wins: 0 · Best win: Mike Ridgway Wins With The Yorkshire Post Maiden Handicap, Ripon 2009 · Prize GB (£): 7361 · Prize IRE (€): 0 · Last run: 2010-08-07
• Face D Facts (GB)Generation: 2 · Sex: filly · Foaled: 1998 · Dam: Water Well (GB) · Sire: So Factual (USA) · Runs: 19 · Wins: 1 · Best OR: 78 · Black-type wins: 0 · Best win: Tattersalls Maiden Auction Stakes, Lingfield 2000 · Prize GB (£): 8834 · Prize IRE (€): 0 · Last run: 2002-07-23
• Stridhana (GB)Generation: 2 · Sex: filly · Foaled: 1996 · Dam: French Gift (GB) · Sire: Indian Ridge (IRE) · Runs: 12 · Wins: 1 · Best OR: 72 · Black-type wins: 0 · Best win: Kelly Services Maiden Stakes, Lingfield 1999 · Prize GB (£): 5393 · Prize IRE (€): 0 · Last run: 2000-08-11
• Love And Kisses (GB)Generation: 1 · Sex: mare · Foaled: 1993 · Dam: Soba (GB) · Sire: Salse (USA) · Runs: 8 · Wins: 1 · Best OR: 65 · Black-type wins: 0 · Best win: Honeysuckle Amateur Riders' Maiden Handicap Stakes, Southwell (AW) 1996 · Prize GB (£): 2070 · Prize IRE (€): 0 · Last run: 1999-08-20
• Kadia (GB)Generation: 2 · Sex: mare · Foaled: 2003 · Dam: Soba Up (GB) · Sire: Arkadian Hero (USA) · Runs: 16 · Wins: 1 · Best OR: 59 · Black-type wins: 0 · Best win: Book Tickets On Line Median Auction Maiden Fillies' Stakes, Southwell (AW) 2007 · Prize GB (£): 3886 · Prize IRE (€): 0 · Last run: 2008-07-07
• Aqua (GB)Generation: 2 · Sex: filly · Foaled: 2002 · Dam: Water Well (GB) · Sire: Mister Baileys (GB) · Runs: 18 · Wins: 1 · Best OR: 53 · Black-type wins: 0 · Best win: RSP Consulting Engineers Selling Stakes, Musselburgh 2006 · Prize GB (£): 3239 · Prize IRE (€): 0 · Last run: 2006-10-28
• Water Well (GB)Generation: 1 · Sex: filly · Foaled: 1987 · Dam: Soba (GB) · Sire: Sadler's Wells (USA) · Runs: 10 · Wins: 1 · Black-type wins: 0 · Best win: Sefton Maiden Fillies' Stakes, Chester 1990 · Prize GB (£): 6327 · Prize IRE (€): 0 · Last run: 1991-09-28
• French Gift (GB)Generation: 1 · Sex: filly · Foaled: 1991 · Dam: Soba (GB) · Sire: Cadeaux Genereux (GB) · Runs: 4 · Wins: 1 · Black-type wins: 0 · Best win: Ahj 20th Anniversary Fillies' Conditions Stakes, Lingfield 1993 · Prize GB (£): 6609 · Prize IRE (€): 0 · Last run: 1993-09-29

By black type, then wins.

Family record by code

No records available.

Runners counted in each code they ran in.

Stallions that worked with this family

• Josr Algarhoud (IRE)Sire: Josr Algarhoud (IRE) · Runners: 3 · Winners: 1 · Black-type winners: 1 · G1 winner: 0 · Runs: 25 · Wins: 8 · Win %: 32.0 · Prize GB (£): 61044 · Prize IRE (€): 0 · Best runner: How's Business (GB)
• Sulamani (IRE)Sire: Sulamani (IRE) · Runners: 1 · Winners: 1 · Black-type winners: 1 · G1 winner: 0 · Runs: 43 · Wins: 10 · Win %: 23.3 · Prize GB (£): 206756 · Prize IRE (€): 0 · Best runner: Copperhead (GB)
• Salse (USA)Sire: Salse (USA) · Runners: 2 · Winners: 2 · Black-type winners: 0 · G1 winner: 0 · Runs: 85 · Wins: 7 · Win %: 8.2 · Prize GB (£): 36595 · Prize IRE (€): 0 · Best runner: Pulse I (GB)
• Lear Spear (USA)Sire: Lear Spear (USA) · Runners: 3 · Winners: 1 · Black-type winners: 0 · G1 winner: 0 · Runs: 38 · Wins: 2 · Win %: 5.3 · Prize GB (£): 21663 · Prize IRE (€): 0 · Best runner: Spearit (IRE)
• Emperor Jones (USA)Sire: Emperor Jones (USA) · Runners: 2 · Winners: 1 · Black-type winners: 0 · G1 winner: 0 · Runs: 128 · Wins: 15 · Win %: 11.7 · Prize GB (£): 74731 · Prize IRE (€): 0 · Best runner: Soba Jones (GB)
• Lucky Story (USA)Sire: Lucky Story (USA) · Runners: 2 · Winners: 1 · Black-type winners: 0 · G1 winner: 0 · Runs: 36 · Wins: 2 · Win %: 5.6 · Prize GB (£): 18327 · Prize IRE (€): 0 · Best runner: Tillys Tale (GB)
• So Factual (USA)Sire: So Factual (USA) · Runners: 2 · Winners: 1 · Black-type winners: 0 · G1 winner: 0 · Runs: 36 · Wins: 1 · Win %: 2.8 · Prize GB (£): 11279 · Prize IRE (€): 0 · Best runner: Face D Facts (GB)
• Arkadian Hero (USA)Sire: Arkadian Hero (USA) · Runners: 1 · Winners: 1 · Black-type winners: 0 · G1 winner: 0 · Runs: 16 · Wins: 1 · Win %: 6.3 · Prize GB (£): 3886 · Prize IRE (€): 0 · Best runner: Kadia (GB)
• Be My Guest (USA)Sire: Be My Guest (USA) · Runners: 1 · Winners: 1 · Black-type winners: 0 · G1 winner: 0 · Runs: 69 · Wins: 7 · Win %: 10.1 · Prize GB (£): 43552 · Prize IRE (€): 0 · Best runner: Sobering Thoughts (GB)
• Bishop Of Cashel (GB)Sire: Bishop Of Cashel (GB) · Runners: 1 · Winners: 1 · Black-type winners: 0 · G1 winner: 0 · Runs: 14 · Wins: 2 · Win %: 14.3 · Prize GB (£): 140522 · Prize IRE (€): 0 · Best runner: Saint Alebe (GB)
• Cadeaux Genereux (GB)Sire: Cadeaux Genereux (GB) · Runners: 1 · Winners: 1 · Black-type winners: 0 · G1 winner: 0 · Runs: 4 · Wins: 1 · Win %: 25.0 · Prize GB (£): 6609 · Prize IRE (€): 0 · Best runner: French Gift (GB)
• Dowsing (USA)Sire: Dowsing (USA) · Runners: 1 · Winners: 1 · Black-type winners: 0 · G1 winner: 0 · Runs: 158 · Wins: 19 · Win %: 12.0 · Prize GB (£): 109341 · Prize IRE (€): 0 · Best runner: Soaked (GB)
• Generous (IRE)Sire: Generous (IRE) · Runners: 1 · Winners: 1 · Black-type winners: 0 · G1 winner: 0 · Runs: 25 · Wins: 4 · Win %: 16.0 · Prize GB (£): 10111 · Prize IRE (€): 0 · Best runner: Gosforth Park (GB)
• Indian Ridge (IRE)Sire: Indian Ridge (IRE) · Runners: 1 · Winners: 1 · Black-type winners: 0 · G1 winner: 0 · Runs: 12 · Wins: 1 · Win %: 8.3 · Prize GB (£): 5393 · Prize IRE (€): 0 · Best runner: Stridhana (GB)
• Ishiguru (USA)Sire: Ishiguru (USA) · Runners: 1 · Winners: 1 · Black-type winners: 0 · G1 winner: 0 · Runs: 65 · Wins: 6 · Win %: 9.2 · Prize GB (£): 54891 · Prize IRE (€): 0 · Best runner: Adam's Ale (GB)
• Mister Baileys (GB)Sire: Mister Baileys (GB) · Runners: 1 · Winners: 1 · Black-type winners: 0 · G1 winner: 0 · Runs: 18 · Wins: 1 · Win %: 5.6 · Prize GB (£): 3239 · Prize IRE (€): 0 · Best runner: Aqua (GB)
• Pastoral Pursuits (GB)Sire: Pastoral Pursuits (GB) · Runners: 1 · Winners: 1 · Black-type winners: 0 · G1 winner: 0 · Runs: 38 · Wins: 4 · Win %: 10.5 · Prize GB (£): 15960 · Prize IRE (€): 0 · Best runner: Fever Few (GB)
• Persian Heights (GB)Sire: Persian Heights (GB) · Runners: 1 · Winners: 1 · Black-type winners: 0 · G1 winner: 0 · Runs: 44 · Wins: 7 · Win %: 15.9 · Prize GB (£): 46828 · Prize IRE (€): 0 · Best runner: Soba Up (GB)
• Pivotal (GB)Sire: Pivotal (GB) · Runners: 1 · Winners: 1 · Black-type winners: 0 · G1 winner: 0 · Runs: 27 · Wins: 4 · Win %: 14.8 · Prize GB (£): 15252 · Prize IRE (€): 0 · Best runner: Lyon (GB)
• Polar Falcon (USA)Sire: Polar Falcon (USA) · Runners: 1 · Winners: 1 · Black-type winners: 0 · G1 winner: 0 · Runs: 11 · Wins: 2 · Win %: 18.2 · Prize GB (£): 9197 · Prize IRE (€): 0 · Best runner: Spitzbergen (GB)
• Primo Valentino (IRE)Sire: Primo Valentino (IRE) · Runners: 1 · Winners: 1 · Black-type winners: 0 · G1 winner: 0 · Runs: 33 · Wins: 2 · Win %: 6.1 · Prize GB (£): 7361 · Prize IRE (€): 0 · Best runner: Only A Splash (GB)
• Sadler's Wells (USA)Sire: Sadler's Wells (USA) · Runners: 1 · Winners: 1 · Black-type winners: 0 · G1 winner: 0 · Runs: 10 · Wins: 1 · Win %: 10.0 · Prize GB (£): 6327 · Prize IRE (€): 0 · Best runner: Water Well (GB)
• Selkirk (USA)Sire: Selkirk (USA) · Runners: 1 · Winners: 1 · Black-type winners: 0 · G1 winner: 0 · Runs: 129 · Wins: 11 · Win %: 8.5 · Prize GB (£): 125904 · Prize IRE (€): 0 · Best runner: Whistler (GB)
• Piccolo (GB)Sire: Piccolo (GB) · Runners: 2 · Winners: 0 · Black-type winners: 0 · G1 winner: 0 · Runs: 11 · Wins: 0 · Win %: 0.0 · Prize GB (£): 0 · Prize IRE (€): 0 · Best runner: Lola Lola (IRE)
• Bob's Return (IRE)Sire: Bob's Return (IRE) · Runners: 1 · Winners: 0 · Black-type winners: 0 · G1 winner: 0 · Runs: 1 · Wins: 0 · Win %: 0.0 · Prize GB (£): 0 · Prize IRE (€): 0 · Best runner: Manucho (IRE)
• Caerleon (USA)Sire: Caerleon (USA) · Runners: 1 · Winners: 0 · Black-type winners: 0 · G1 winner: 0 · Runs: 14 · Wins: 0 · Win %: 0.0 · Prize GB (£): 327 · Prize IRE (€): 0 · Best runner: Comiskey Park (IRE)
• Deportivo (GB)Sire: Deportivo (GB) · Runners: 1 · Winners: 0 · Black-type winners: 0 · G1 winner: 0 · Runs: 6 · Wins: 0 · Win %: 0.0 · Prize GB (£): 577 · Prize IRE (€): 0 · Best runner: Dolly Danca (GB)
• Entrepreneur (GB)Sire: Entrepreneur (GB) · Runners: 1 · Winners: 0 · Black-type winners: 0 · G1 winner: 0 · Runs: 11 · Wins: 0 · Win %: 0.0 · Prize GB (£): 0 · Prize IRE (€): 0 · Best runner: Mr Mayfair (IRE)
• Gothenberg (IRE)Sire: Gothenberg (IRE) · Runners: 1 · Winners: 0 · Black-type winners: 0 · G1 winner: 0 · Runs: 2 · Wins: 0 · Win %: 0.0 · Prize GB (£): 0 · Prize IRE (€): 0 · Best runner: Gotya (GB)
• Misu Bond (IRE)Sire: Misu Bond (IRE) · Runners: 1 · Winners: 0 · Black-type winners: 0 · G1 winner: 0 · Runs: 10 · Wins: 0 · Win %: 0.0 · Prize GB (£): 4427 · Prize IRE (€): 0 · Best runner: Missy Wells (GB)
• Modigliani (USA)Sire: Modigliani (USA) · Runners: 1 · Winners: 0 · Black-type winners: 0 · G1 winner: 0 · Runs: 1 · Wins: 0 · Win %: 0.0 · Prize GB (£): 0 · Prize IRE (€): 0 · Best runner: Modhana (IRE)
• Muhtarram (USA)Sire: Muhtarram (USA) · Runners: 1 · Winners: 0 · Black-type winners: 0 · G1 winner: 0 · Runs: 10 · Wins: 0 · Win %: 0.0 · Prize GB (£): 0 · Prize IRE (€): 0 · Best runner: Cedar Jeneva (GB)
• Puissance (GB)Sire: Puissance (GB) · Runners: 1 · Winners: 0 · Black-type winners: 0 · G1 winner: 0 · Runs: 4 · Wins: 0 · Win %: 0.0 · Prize GB (£): 0 · Prize IRE (€): 0 · Best runner: Soba Fella (GB)
• Rambling Bear (GB)Sire: Rambling Bear (GB) · Runners: 1 · Winners: 0 · Black-type winners: 0 · G1 winner: 0 · Runs: 2 · Wins: 0 · Win %: 0.0 · Prize GB (£): 0 · Prize IRE (€): 0 · Best runner: Golda Go (GB)
• Sabrehill (USA)Sire: Sabrehill (USA) · Runners: 1 · Winners: 0 · Black-type winners: 0 · G1 winner: 0 · Runs: 5 · Wins: 0 · Win %: 0.0 · Prize GB (£): 404 · Prize IRE (€): 0 · Best runner: Smart Venture (GB)
• Teofilio (IRE)Sire: Teofilio (IRE) · Runners: 1 · Winners: 0 · Black-type winners: 0 · G1 winner: 0 · Runs: 4 · Wins: 0 · Win %: 0.0 · Prize GB (£): 0 · Prize IRE (€): 0 · Best runner: Davids Dilemma (GB)
• Wolfhound (USA)Sire: Wolfhound (USA) · Runners: 1 · Winners: 0 · Black-type winners: 0 · G1 winner: 0 · Runs: 25 · Wins: 0 · Win %: 0.0 · Prize GB (£): 3913 · Prize IRE (€): 0 · Best runner: Otylia (GB)

Sires of the family's descendants, most black-type winners first (max 40).

Record by generation

No records available.

Descendants in training

• Copperhead (GB)Generation: 3 · Age: 12 · Sex: gelding · Foaled: 2014 · Dam: How's Business (GB) · Sire: Sulamani (IRE) · Runs: 43 · Wins: 10 · Best OR: 155 · Black-type wins: 1 · Black type: Grade 2 winner · Prize GB (£): 206756 · Prize IRE (€): 0 · Last run: 2026-03-29 · Trainer: Joe Tizzard

Ran in GB or IRE in the last 12 months, latest first.