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Be My Hostage

Be My Guest (USA) × Taken By Force (GB) (Persian Bold (IRE))
Sex
gelding
Foaled
1988
Record (GB & IRE)
7 wins from 22 runs (32%)
Prize money (GB & IRE)
£0
Last run (GB & IRE)
30 Jul 1992, Galway (IRE) (PU/23)
Last win (GB & IRE)
13 Jul 1992, Killarney (IRE)
Recent form
59171973F2172161121PU

Form

Race record

DateCoursePosSPBtnJockeyTrainerRaceClassTypeDistGoingWgtWinner / 2ndDaysFuture form
30 Jul 92Galway (IRE)PU/238/1-Brendan SheridanD K WeldGuinness Galway Hurdle HandicapHandicap (unclassified)Hurdle2mGood11-2Natalies Fancy (GB)175/22
13 Jul 92Killarney (IRE)1/5EvensFwon 1½Mick KinaneD K WeldHeineken HandicapHandicap (unclassified)Flat Turf1m4fGood to Yielding9-3Star Sent (IRE)90/4
4 Jul 92Naas (IRE)2/99/4FhdWayne SmithD K WeldAig Europe Independence Day HandicapHandicap (unclassified)Flat Turf1m3fGood8-12Happy Smile (IRE)162/7
18 Jun 92Naas (IRE)1/59/10Fwon 2Wayne SmithD K WeldHarristown Handicap (090)Handicap (unclassified)Flat Turf1m3fGood to Firm9-3Time It Right (IRE)110/4
7 Jun 92Roscommon (IRE)1/114/1dhtP ShanahanD K WeldJohn J. Fogarty Memorial HandicapHandicap (unclassified)Flat Turf1m4fGood8-13Nanarch (USA)381/10
30 Apr 92Punchestown (IRE)6/1416/1distBrendan SheridanD K WeldGuinness Trophy Champion HurdleListedHurdle2mHeavy11-9Staunch Friend (USA)600/13
1 Mar 92Fairyhouse (IRE)1/115/2won hdBrendan SheridanD K WeldHurley River Novice Handicap HurdleHandicap (unclassified)Hurdle2mSoft11-0Puesto Del Sol (IRE)624/10
30 Dec 91Limerick (IRE)2/107/4F½Brendan SheridanD K WeldArdagh HurdleNon-handicap (unclassified)Hurdle2mSoft11-1Cedar Court (IRE)40/8
26 Dec 91Leopardstown (IRE)7/137/2F6K F O'BrienD K WeldDennys Juvenile HurdleListedHurdle2mYielding to Soft10-9Crowded House (IRE)192/12
7 Dec 91Punchestown (IRE)1/166/4Fwon 3Brendan SheridanD K WeldCappagh (Colts And Geldings) HurdleNon-handicap (unclassified)Hurdle2mGood10-12Kilcash (IRE)71/13
30 Nov 91Fairyhouse (IRE)2/253/1½Charlie SwanD K WeldAshbourne ( 3 Y O ) Maiden HurdleNon-handicap (unclassified)Hurdle2mYielding11-0Kilcash (IRE)131/24
17 Nov 91Leopardstown (IRE)F/97/1-Brendan SheridanD K WeldHowth Juvenile HurdleNon-handicap (unclassified)Hurdle2mYielding to Soft10-9Lady Olein (IRE)151/7
2 Nov 91Naas (IRE)3/1712/110Wayne SmithD K WeldNaas November HandicapHandicap (unclassified)Flat Turf1m3fYielding7-9Onesixnine (IRE)112/14
22 Oct 91Curragh (IRE)7/187/11¾Mick KinaneD K WeldLucero HandicapHandicap (unclassified)Flat Turf1m1fSoft9-2Gdansk Victory (USA)311/15
21 Sep 91Curragh (IRE)9/187/13¼Mick KinaneD K WeldU. Magazine HandicapHandicap (unclassified)Flat Turf1m1fYielding8-4Rathard Princess (IRE)211/16
31 Aug 91Leopardstown (IRE)1/185/1Fwon 1½Mick KinaneD K WeldAlma HandicapHandicap (unclassified)Flat Turf1m1fGood to Firm9-5Rathbrides Joy (GB)201/16
11 Aug 91Leopardstown (IRE)7/153/1F2¼Mick KinaneD K WeldSandymount HandicapHandicap (unclassified)Flat Turf7fGood to Firm9-6Side Winger (USA)272/13
15 Jul 91Down Royal (IRE)1/136/1won 1½Mick KinaneD K WeldJ. Nicholson Piper Heidsieck Lisburn HandicapHandicap (unclassified)Flat Turf7fGood9-4Mugnano (GB)1050/11
1 Apr 91Mallow (IRE)9/1714/17¼R CarrollD K WeldHoliday MaidenNon-handicap (unclassified)Flat Turf5fGood to Yielding8-10Exclusive Lass (IRE)1942/15
19 Sep 90Dundalk (IRE)5/1512/16½R CarrollD K WeldMullacrew (2 Y O) MaidenNon-handicap (unclassified)Flat Turf1mGood to Firm9-0Jada (IRE)241/13
26 Aug 90Leopardstown (IRE)6/620/18½R CarrollD K WeldCallcard E.B.F. MaidenNon-handicap (unclassified)Flat Turf7fGood to Firm9-0Musical Gem (USA)361/5
21 Jul 90Leopardstown (IRE)6/920/19¾R CarrollD K WeldKilsallagh (2YO) MaidenNon-handicap (unclassified)Flat Turf7fFirm9-0Roger Ramjet I (IRE)-0/8
  • PU/2330 Jul 92 · Galway (IRE)8/1

    Guinness Galway Hurdle Handicap

    Handicap (unclassified)2mGood

    All fields
    Date
    30 Jul 92
    Pos
    PU/23
    SP
    8/1
    Btn
    -
    Trainer
    D K Weld
    Race
    Guinness Galway Hurdle Handicap
    Class
    Handicap (unclassified)
    Type
    Hurdle
    Dist
    2m
    Going
    Good
    Wgt
    11-2
    Days
    17
    Future form
    5/22
  • 1/513 Jul 92 · Killarney (IRE)EvensF

    Heineken Handicap

    Handicap (unclassified)1m4fGood to Yielding

    All fields
    Date
    13 Jul 92
    Pos
    1/5
    SP
    EvensF
    Btn
    won 1½
    Trainer
    D K Weld
    Race
    Heineken Handicap
    Class
    Handicap (unclassified)
    Type
    Flat Turf
    Dist
    1m4f
    Going
    Good to Yielding
    Wgt
    9-3
    Winner / 2nd
    Star Sent (IRE)
    Days
    9
    Future form
    0/4
  • 2/94 Jul 92 · Naas (IRE)9/4F

    Aig Europe Independence Day Handicap

    Handicap (unclassified)1m3fGood

    All fields
    Date
    4 Jul 92
    Pos
    2/9
    SP
    9/4F
    Btn
    hd
    Trainer
    D K Weld
    Race
    Aig Europe Independence Day Handicap
    Class
    Handicap (unclassified)
    Type
    Flat Turf
    Dist
    1m3f
    Going
    Good
    Wgt
    8-12
    Winner / 2nd
    Happy Smile (IRE)
    Days
    16
    Future form
    2/7
  • 1/518 Jun 92 · Naas (IRE)9/10F

    Harristown Handicap (090)

    Handicap (unclassified)1m3fGood to Firm

    All fields
    Date
    18 Jun 92
    Pos
    1/5
    SP
    9/10F
    Btn
    won 2
    Trainer
    D K Weld
    Race
    Harristown Handicap (090)
    Class
    Handicap (unclassified)
    Type
    Flat Turf
    Dist
    1m3f
    Going
    Good to Firm
    Wgt
    9-3
    Days
    11
    Future form
    0/4
  • 1/117 Jun 92 · Roscommon (IRE)4/1

    John J. Fogarty Memorial Handicap

    Handicap (unclassified)1m4fGood

    All fields
    Date
    7 Jun 92
    Pos
    1/11
    SP
    4/1
    Btn
    dht
    Trainer
    D K Weld
    Race
    John J. Fogarty Memorial Handicap
    Class
    Handicap (unclassified)
    Type
    Flat Turf
    Dist
    1m4f
    Going
    Good
    Wgt
    8-13
    Winner / 2nd
    Nanarch (USA)
    Days
    38
    Future form
    1/10
  • 6/1430 Apr 92 · Punchestown (IRE)16/1

    Guinness Trophy Champion Hurdle

    Listed2mHeavy

    All fields
    Date
    30 Apr 92
    Pos
    6/14
    SP
    16/1
    Btn
    dist
    Trainer
    D K Weld
    Race
    Guinness Trophy Champion Hurdle
    Class
    Listed
    Type
    Hurdle
    Dist
    2m
    Going
    Heavy
    Wgt
    11-9
    Days
    60
    Future form
    0/13
  • 1/111 Mar 92 · Fairyhouse (IRE)5/2

    Hurley River Novice Handicap Hurdle

    Handicap (unclassified)2mSoft

    All fields
    Date
    1 Mar 92
    Pos
    1/11
    SP
    5/2
    Btn
    won hd
    Trainer
    D K Weld
    Race
    Hurley River Novice Handicap Hurdle
    Class
    Handicap (unclassified)
    Type
    Hurdle
    Dist
    2m
    Going
    Soft
    Wgt
    11-0
    Days
    62
    Future form
    4/10
  • 2/1030 Dec 91 · Limerick (IRE)7/4F

    Ardagh Hurdle

    Non-handicap (unclassified)2mSoft

    All fields
    Date
    30 Dec 91
    Pos
    2/10
    SP
    7/4F
    Btn
    ½
    Trainer
    D K Weld
    Race
    Ardagh Hurdle
    Class
    Non-handicap (unclassified)
    Type
    Hurdle
    Dist
    2m
    Going
    Soft
    Wgt
    11-1
    Winner / 2nd
    Cedar Court (IRE)
    Days
    4
    Future form
    0/8
  • 7/1326 Dec 91 · Leopardstown (IRE)7/2F

    Dennys Juvenile Hurdle

    Listed2mYielding to Soft

    All fields
    Date
    26 Dec 91
    Pos
    7/13
    SP
    7/2F
    Btn
    6
    Trainer
    D K Weld
    Race
    Dennys Juvenile Hurdle
    Class
    Listed
    Type
    Hurdle
    Dist
    2m
    Going
    Yielding to Soft
    Wgt
    10-9
    Days
    19
    Future form
    2/12
  • 1/167 Dec 91 · Punchestown (IRE)6/4F

    Cappagh (Colts And Geldings) Hurdle

    Non-handicap (unclassified)2mGood

    All fields
    Date
    7 Dec 91
    Pos
    1/16
    SP
    6/4F
    Btn
    won 3
    Trainer
    D K Weld
    Race
    Cappagh (Colts And Geldings) Hurdle
    Class
    Non-handicap (unclassified)
    Type
    Hurdle
    Dist
    2m
    Going
    Good
    Wgt
    10-12
    Winner / 2nd
    Kilcash (IRE)
    Days
    7
    Future form
    1/13
  • 2/2530 Nov 91 · Fairyhouse (IRE)3/1

    Ashbourne ( 3 Y O ) Maiden Hurdle

    Non-handicap (unclassified)2mYielding

    All fields
    Date
    30 Nov 91
    Pos
    2/25
    SP
    3/1
    Btn
    ½
    Trainer
    D K Weld
    Race
    Ashbourne ( 3 Y O ) Maiden Hurdle
    Class
    Non-handicap (unclassified)
    Type
    Hurdle
    Dist
    2m
    Going
    Yielding
    Wgt
    11-0
    Winner / 2nd
    Kilcash (IRE)
    Days
    13
    Future form
    1/24
  • F/917 Nov 91 · Leopardstown (IRE)7/1

    Howth Juvenile Hurdle

    Non-handicap (unclassified)2mYielding to Soft

    All fields
    Date
    17 Nov 91
    Pos
    F/9
    SP
    7/1
    Btn
    -
    Trainer
    D K Weld
    Race
    Howth Juvenile Hurdle
    Class
    Non-handicap (unclassified)
    Type
    Hurdle
    Dist
    2m
    Going
    Yielding to Soft
    Wgt
    10-9
    Winner / 2nd
    Lady Olein (IRE)
    Days
    15
    Future form
    1/7
  • 3/172 Nov 91 · Naas (IRE)12/1

    Naas November Handicap

    Handicap (unclassified)1m3fYielding

    All fields
    Date
    2 Nov 91
    Pos
    3/17
    SP
    12/1
    Btn
    10
    Trainer
    D K Weld
    Race
    Naas November Handicap
    Class
    Handicap (unclassified)
    Type
    Flat Turf
    Dist
    1m3f
    Going
    Yielding
    Wgt
    7-9
    Winner / 2nd
    Onesixnine (IRE)
    Days
    11
    Future form
    2/14
  • 7/1822 Oct 91 · Curragh (IRE)7/1

    Lucero Handicap

    Handicap (unclassified)1m1fSoft

    All fields
    Date
    22 Oct 91
    Course
    Curragh (IRE)
    Pos
    7/18
    SP
    7/1
    Btn
    1¾
    Trainer
    D K Weld
    Race
    Lucero Handicap
    Class
    Handicap (unclassified)
    Type
    Flat Turf
    Dist
    1m1f
    Going
    Soft
    Wgt
    9-2
    Days
    31
    Future form
    1/15
  • 9/1821 Sep 91 · Curragh (IRE)7/1

    U. Magazine Handicap

    Handicap (unclassified)1m1fYielding

    All fields
    Date
    21 Sep 91
    Course
    Curragh (IRE)
    Pos
    9/18
    SP
    7/1
    Btn
    3¼
    Trainer
    D K Weld
    Race
    U. Magazine Handicap
    Class
    Handicap (unclassified)
    Type
    Flat Turf
    Dist
    1m1f
    Going
    Yielding
    Wgt
    8-4
    Days
    21
    Future form
    1/16
  • 1/1831 Aug 91 · Leopardstown (IRE)5/1F

    Alma Handicap

    Handicap (unclassified)1m1fGood to Firm

    All fields
    Date
    31 Aug 91
    Pos
    1/18
    SP
    5/1F
    Btn
    won 1½
    Trainer
    D K Weld
    Race
    Alma Handicap
    Class
    Handicap (unclassified)
    Type
    Flat Turf
    Dist
    1m1f
    Going
    Good to Firm
    Wgt
    9-5
    Days
    20
    Future form
    1/16
  • 7/1511 Aug 91 · Leopardstown (IRE)3/1F

    Sandymount Handicap

    Handicap (unclassified)7fGood to Firm

    All fields
    Date
    11 Aug 91
    Pos
    7/15
    SP
    3/1F
    Btn
    2¼
    Trainer
    D K Weld
    Race
    Sandymount Handicap
    Class
    Handicap (unclassified)
    Type
    Flat Turf
    Dist
    7f
    Going
    Good to Firm
    Wgt
    9-6
    Winner / 2nd
    Side Winger (USA)
    Days
    27
    Future form
    2/13
  • 1/1315 Jul 91 · Down Royal (IRE)6/1

    J. Nicholson Piper Heidsieck Lisburn Handicap

    Handicap (unclassified)7fGood

    All fields
    Date
    15 Jul 91
    Pos
    1/13
    SP
    6/1
    Btn
    won 1½
    Trainer
    D K Weld
    Race
    J. Nicholson Piper Heidsieck Lisburn Handicap
    Class
    Handicap (unclassified)
    Type
    Flat Turf
    Dist
    7f
    Going
    Good
    Wgt
    9-4
    Winner / 2nd
    Mugnano (GB)
    Days
    105
    Future form
    0/11
  • 9/171 Apr 91 · Mallow (IRE)14/1

    Holiday Maiden

    Non-handicap (unclassified)5fGood to Yielding

    All fields
    Date
    1 Apr 91
    Course
    Mallow (IRE)
    Pos
    9/17
    SP
    14/1
    Btn
    7¼
    Jockey
    R Carroll
    Trainer
    D K Weld
    Race
    Holiday Maiden
    Class
    Non-handicap (unclassified)
    Type
    Flat Turf
    Dist
    5f
    Going
    Good to Yielding
    Wgt
    8-10
    Days
    194
    Future form
    2/15
  • 5/1519 Sep 90 · Dundalk (IRE)12/1

    Mullacrew (2 Y O) Maiden

    Non-handicap (unclassified)1mGood to Firm

    All fields
    Date
    19 Sep 90
    Pos
    5/15
    SP
    12/1
    Btn
    6½
    Jockey
    R Carroll
    Trainer
    D K Weld
    Race
    Mullacrew (2 Y O) Maiden
    Class
    Non-handicap (unclassified)
    Type
    Flat Turf
    Dist
    1m
    Going
    Good to Firm
    Wgt
    9-0
    Winner / 2nd
    Jada (IRE)
    Days
    24
    Future form
    1/13
  • 6/626 Aug 90 · Leopardstown (IRE)20/1

    Callcard E.B.F. Maiden

    Non-handicap (unclassified)7fGood to Firm

    All fields
    Date
    26 Aug 90
    Pos
    6/6
    SP
    20/1
    Btn
    8½
    Jockey
    R Carroll
    Trainer
    D K Weld
    Race
    Callcard E.B.F. Maiden
    Class
    Non-handicap (unclassified)
    Type
    Flat Turf
    Dist
    7f
    Going
    Good to Firm
    Wgt
    9-0
    Winner / 2nd
    Musical Gem (USA)
    Days
    36
    Future form
    1/5
  • 6/921 Jul 90 · Leopardstown (IRE)20/1

    Kilsallagh (2YO) Maiden

    Non-handicap (unclassified)7fFirm

    All fields
    Date
    21 Jul 90
    Pos
    6/9
    SP
    20/1
    Btn
    9¾
    Jockey
    R Carroll
    Trainer
    D K Weld
    Race
    Kilsallagh (2YO) Maiden
    Class
    Non-handicap (unclassified)
    Type
    Flat Turf
    Dist
    7f
    Going
    Firm
    Wgt
    9-0
    Days
    -
    Future form
    0/8

Every British and Irish run since 1990, latest first. Btn is the overall distance beaten (lengths). Where the horse won, the runner-up and winning margin are shown.

Future form: next-time-out winners from this horse's races

DateCourseRaceThis horseWinner next timeTheir posWon onAtRace won
30 Jul 92Galway (IRE)Guinness Galway Hurdle HandicapPU/23Natalies Fancy (GB)11 Sep 92Galway (IRE)Bookmakers E.B.F. Handicap Hurdle
30 Jul 92Galway (IRE)Guinness Galway Hurdle HandicapPU/23Cock Cockburn (GB)925 Aug 92Tralee (IRE)WinElectric Handicap Hurdle
30 Jul 92Galway (IRE)Guinness Galway Hurdle HandicapPU/23Rare Holiday (GB)1425 Sep 92Listowel (IRE)Southampton Goodwill Handicap Hurdle
30 Jul 92Galway (IRE)Guinness Galway Hurdle HandicapPU/23Super Tom (NZ)1813 Aug 92Tramore (IRE)Richard Power Handicap Hurdle
30 Jul 92Galway (IRE)Guinness Galway Hurdle HandicapPU/23Head Of Chambers (IRE)1910 Aug 92Laytown (IRE)Kerins & Morrissey Q.R. Handicap
4 Jul 92Naas (IRE)Aig Europe Independence Day Handicap2/9Mawara (IRE)38 Aug 92Leopardstown (IRE)Yoplait Fillies Handicap
4 Jul 92Naas (IRE)Aig Europe Independence Day Handicap2/9Mansion House (GB)427 Jul 92Galway (IRE)Gpt Dublin Handicap Hurdle
7 Jun 92Roscommon (IRE)John J. Fogarty Memorial Handicap1/11Parkal (IRE)524 Jun 92Wexford (RH) (IRE)Carne & Kilmore Maiden Hurdle
1 Mar 92Fairyhouse (IRE)Hurley River Novice Handicap Hurdle1/11Bitofabanter (GB)34 May 92HaydockSwinton Handicap Hurdle Grade 3
1 Mar 92Fairyhouse (IRE)Hurley River Novice Handicap Hurdle1/11Lady Olein (IRE)417 Mar 92Limerick (IRE)Bunratty Handicap Hurdle
1 Mar 92Fairyhouse (IRE)Hurley River Novice Handicap Hurdle1/11Another Coq Hardi (IRE)528 Apr 92Punchestown (IRE)Coleman Tunnelling Handicap Hurdle
1 Mar 92Fairyhouse (IRE)Hurley River Novice Handicap Hurdle1/11Emerald King (GB)920 Mar 93Navan (IRE)Dolans Maiden Hurdle (Div I)
26 Dec 91Leopardstown (IRE)Dennys Juvenile Hurdle7/13Irish Peace (IRE)24 Jan 92Naas (IRE)Slaney E.B.F. Hurdle
26 Dec 91Leopardstown (IRE)Dennys Juvenile Hurdle7/13Novello Allegro (USA)325 Jan 92Naas (IRE)Sallins Maiden Hurdle
7 Dec 91Punchestown (IRE)Cappagh (Colts And Geldings) Hurdle1/16Alligator Joe (GB)327 Dec 91Leopardstown (IRE)25th Anniversary Hurdle
30 Nov 91Fairyhouse (IRE)Ashbourne ( 3 Y O ) Maiden Hurdle2/25Tumble Wood (IRE)626 Dec 91Limerick (IRE)Christmas Maiden Hurdle (Div I)
17 Nov 91Leopardstown (IRE)Howth Juvenile HurdleF/9Ballykett Prince (IRE)69 May 92Leopardstown (IRE)Glad Handicap
2 Nov 91Naas (IRE)Naas November Handicap3/17Onesixnine (IRE)19 Nov 91Fairyhouse (IRE)Brookfield Handicap
2 Nov 91Naas (IRE)Naas November Handicap3/17Liberated Bird (USA)1420 Nov 91Fairyhouse (IRE)Warrenstown Handicap Hurdle
22 Oct 91Curragh (IRE)Lucero Handicap7/18Steelette (IRE)912 Nov 91Dundalk (IRE)Newgate For Mercedes Handicap
21 Sep 91Curragh (IRE)U. Magazine Handicap9/18Salmon Eile (IRE)1222 Oct 91Curragh (IRE)Hugh Lupus Race
31 Aug 91Leopardstown (IRE)Alma Handicap1/18Dunsford (GB)1321 Jul 92Ballinrobe (IRE)Mayo G.A.A. Supporters Club Handicap
11 Aug 91Leopardstown (IRE)Sandymount Handicap7/15Joy St Clair (IRE)217 Aug 91Curragh (IRE)Lumville Apprentice EBF Maiden
11 Aug 91Leopardstown (IRE)Sandymount Handicap7/15Sallustar (IRE)427 Aug 91Tralee (IRE)Slieve Mish Bar Handicap
1 Apr 91Mallow (IRE)Holiday Maiden9/17Exclusive Lass (IRE)129 Apr 91Navan (IRE)Dunsany Handicap
1 Apr 91Mallow (IRE)Holiday Maiden9/17Pampas Wolf (IRE)610 Apr 91Navan (IRE)Holiday Maiden
19 Sep 90Dundalk (IRE)Mullacrew (2 Y O) Maiden5/15Wingfield (USA)21 Oct 90Roscommon (IRE)Emmoo (Colts And Geldings) Maiden
26 Aug 90Leopardstown (IRE)Callcard E.B.F. Maiden6/6Spring To Light (USA)28 Sep 90Curragh (IRE)Late Developers' Maiden

Other runners from this horse's races (latest 20 races with a next-time-out winner, up to 40 rows) that won on their next start in Britain or Ireland. FF on the race record = next-time-out winners / runners that have run again (this horse excluded).

Trainer changes

TrainerFirst runLast runFirst run for yardRunsWins2nd3rdWin %Place %Prize GB (£)Prize IRE (€)
D K Weld21 Jul 9030 Jul 926/92273131.8%50.0%--
D K Weld
Trainer
D K Weld
First run
21 Jul 90
Last run
30 Jul 92
First run for yard
6/9
Runs
22
Wins
7
2nd
3
3rd
1
Win %
31.8%
Place %
50.0%

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Trained by one trainer throughout its British and Irish career.

Stats

Career summary by code (GB & IRE)

CodeRunsWins2nd3rdWin %Place %Prize GB (£)Prize IRE (€)First runLast run
Flat1451135.7%50.0%--21 Jul 9013 Jul 92
National Hunt822025.0%50.0%--17 Nov 9130 Jul 92
All runs2273131.8%50.0%--21 Jul 9030 Jul 92
Flat
Code
Flat
Runs
14
Wins
5
2nd
1
3rd
1
Win %
35.7%
Place %
50.0%
First run
21 Jul 90
Last run
13 Jul 92
National Hunt
Code
National Hunt
Runs
8
Wins
2
2nd
2
3rd
0
Win %
25.0%
Place %
50.0%
First run
17 Nov 91
Last run
30 Jul 92
All runs
Code
All runs
Runs
22
Wins
7
2nd
3
3rd
1
Win %
31.8%
Place %
50.0%
First run
21 Jul 90
Last run
30 Jul 92

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Placed = 1st in 2-4 runners, 1st-2nd in 5-7, 1st-3rd in 8+.

By race type

Race typeRunsWins2nd3rdWin %Place %Prize GB (£)Prize IRE (€)
Flat Turf1451135.7%50.0%--
Hurdle822025.0%50.0%--
Flat Turf
Race type
Flat Turf
Runs
14
Wins
5
2nd
1
3rd
1
Win %
35.7%
Place %
50.0%
Hurdle
Race type
Hurdle
Runs
8
Wins
2
2nd
2
3rd
0
Win %
25.0%
Place %
50.0%

By going

GoingRunsWins2nd3rdWin %Place %Prize GB (£)Prize IRE (€)
Firm10000.0%0.0%£0€0
Good to Firm520040.0%40.0%--
Good531060.0%80.0%--
Good to Yielding210050.0%50.0%--
Yielding30110.0%66.7%£0€0
Yielding to Soft20000.0%0.0%£0€0
Soft311033.3%66.7%--
Heavy10000.0%0.0%£0€0
Firm
Going
Firm
Runs
1
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€0
Good to Firm
Going
Good to Firm
Runs
5
Wins
2
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
40.0%
Place %
40.0%
Good
Going
Good
Runs
5
Wins
3
2nd
1
3rd
0
Win %
60.0%
Place %
80.0%
Good to Yielding
Going
Good to Yielding
Runs
2
Wins
1
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
50.0%
Place %
50.0%
Yielding
Going
Yielding
Runs
3
Wins
0
2nd
1
3rd
1
Win %
0.0%
Place %
66.7%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€0
Yielding to Soft
Going
Yielding to Soft
Runs
2
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€0
Soft
Going
Soft
Runs
3
Wins
1
2nd
1
3rd
0
Win %
33.3%
Place %
66.7%
Heavy
Going
Heavy
Runs
1
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€0

By distance

DistanceRunsWins2nd3rdWin %Place %Prize GB (£)Prize IRE (€)
5f to 6f10000.0%0.0%£0€0
7f to 1m510020.0%20.0%--
9f to 11f621133.3%66.7%--
12f to 13f2200100.0%100.0%--
2m to 2m1f822025.0%50.0%--
5f to 6f
Distance
5f to 6f
Runs
1
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€0
7f to 1m
Distance
7f to 1m
Runs
5
Wins
1
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
20.0%
Place %
20.0%
9f to 11f
Distance
9f to 11f
Runs
6
Wins
2
2nd
1
3rd
1
Win %
33.3%
Place %
66.7%
12f to 13f
Distance
12f to 13f
Runs
2
Wins
2
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
100.0%
Place %
100.0%
2m to 2m1f
Distance
2m to 2m1f
Runs
8
Wins
2
2nd
2
3rd
0
Win %
25.0%
Place %
50.0%

Flat bands: 5f-6f, 7f-1m, 9f-11f, 12f-13f, 14f+. NH bands: 2m-2m1f, 2m2f-2m5f, 2m6f-3m1f, 3m2f+.

By course

CourseRunsWins2nd3rdWin %Place %Prize GB (£)Prize IRE (€)
Leopardstown (IRE)610016.7%16.7%--
Naas (IRE)311133.3%100.0%--
Fairyhouse (IRE)211050.0%100.0%--
Punchestown (IRE)210050.0%50.0%--
Curragh (IRE)20000.0%0.0%£0€0
Down Royal (IRE)1100100.0%100.0%--
Killarney (IRE)1100100.0%100.0%--
Roscommon (IRE)1100100.0%100.0%--
Dundalk (IRE)10000.0%0.0%£0€0
Galway (IRE)10000.0%0.0%£0€0
Limerick (IRE)10100.0%100.0%£0€0
Mallow (IRE)10000.0%0.0%£0€0
Leopardstown (IRE)
Runs
6
Wins
1
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
16.7%
Place %
16.7%
Naas (IRE)
Runs
3
Wins
1
2nd
1
3rd
1
Win %
33.3%
Place %
100.0%
Fairyhouse (IRE)
Runs
2
Wins
1
2nd
1
3rd
0
Win %
50.0%
Place %
100.0%
Punchestown (IRE)
Runs
2
Wins
1
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
50.0%
Place %
50.0%
Curragh (IRE)
Course
Curragh (IRE)
Runs
2
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€0
Down Royal (IRE)
Runs
1
Wins
1
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
100.0%
Place %
100.0%
Killarney (IRE)
Runs
1
Wins
1
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
100.0%
Place %
100.0%
Roscommon (IRE)
Runs
1
Wins
1
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
100.0%
Place %
100.0%
Dundalk (IRE)
Runs
1
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€0
Galway (IRE)
Runs
1
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€0
Limerick (IRE)
Runs
1
Wins
0
2nd
1
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
100.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€0
Mallow (IRE)
Course
Mallow (IRE)
Runs
1
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€0

By class

ClassRunsWins2nd3rdWin %Place %Prize GB (£)Prize IRE (€)
Listed20000.0%0.0%£0€0
Handicap (unclassified)1261150.0%66.7%--
Non-handicap (unclassified)812012.5%37.5%--
Listed
Class
Listed
Runs
2
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€0
Handicap (unclassified)
Class
Handicap (unclassified)
Runs
12
Wins
6
2nd
1
3rd
1
Win %
50.0%
Place %
66.7%
Non-handicap (unclassified)
Class
Non-handicap (unclassified)
Runs
8
Wins
1
2nd
2
3rd
0
Win %
12.5%
Place %
37.5%

Pattern (Group/Grade/Listed) shown ahead of class. Irish races carry no class, so they are grouped as handicap or non-handicap.

By field size

RunnersRunsWins2nd3rdWin %Place %Prize GB (£)Prize IRE (€)
2 to 5 runners2200100.0%100.0%--
6 to 8 runners10000.0%0.0%£0€0
9 to 12 runners622033.3%66.7%--
13 to 16 runners620033.3%33.3%--
17+ runners711114.3%42.9%--
2 to 5 runners
Runners
2 to 5 runners
Runs
2
Wins
2
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
100.0%
Place %
100.0%
6 to 8 runners
Runners
6 to 8 runners
Runs
1
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€0
9 to 12 runners
Runners
9 to 12 runners
Runs
6
Wins
2
2nd
2
3rd
0
Win %
33.3%
Place %
66.7%
13 to 16 runners
Runners
13 to 16 runners
Runs
6
Wins
2
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
33.3%
Place %
33.3%
17+ runners
Runners
17+ runners
Runs
7
Wins
1
2nd
1
3rd
1
Win %
14.3%
Place %
42.9%

By month

MonthRunsWins2nd3rdWin %Place %Prize GB (£)Prize IRE (€)
March1100100.0%100.0%--
April20000.0%0.0%£0€0
June2200100.0%100.0%--
July521040.0%60.0%--
August310033.3%33.3%--
September20000.0%0.0%£0€0
October10000.0%0.0%£0€0
November30110.0%66.7%£0€0
December311033.3%66.7%--
March
Month
March
Runs
1
Wins
1
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
100.0%
Place %
100.0%
April
Month
April
Runs
2
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€0
June
Month
June
Runs
2
Wins
2
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
100.0%
Place %
100.0%
July
Month
July
Runs
5
Wins
2
2nd
1
3rd
0
Win %
40.0%
Place %
60.0%
August
Month
August
Runs
3
Wins
1
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
33.3%
Place %
33.3%
September
Month
September
Runs
2
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€0
October
Month
October
Runs
1
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€0
November
Month
November
Runs
3
Wins
0
2nd
1
3rd
1
Win %
0.0%
Place %
66.7%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€0
December
Month
December
Runs
3
Wins
1
2nd
1
3rd
0
Win %
33.3%
Place %
66.7%

By jockey

JockeyRunsWins2nd3rdWin %Place %Prize GB (£)Prize IRE (€)
Mick Kinane630050.0%50.0%--
Brendan Sheridan621033.3%50.0%--
R Carroll40000.0%0.0%£0€0
Wayne Smith311133.3%100.0%--
P Shanahan1100100.0%100.0%--
Charlie Swan10100.0%100.0%£0€0
K F O'Brien10000.0%0.0%£0€0
Mick Kinane
Runs
6
Wins
3
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
50.0%
Place %
50.0%
Brendan Sheridan
Runs
6
Wins
2
2nd
1
3rd
0
Win %
33.3%
Place %
50.0%
R Carroll
Jockey
R Carroll
Runs
4
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€0
Wayne Smith
Runs
3
Wins
1
2nd
1
3rd
1
Win %
33.3%
Place %
100.0%
P Shanahan
Runs
1
Wins
1
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
100.0%
Place %
100.0%
Charlie Swan
Runs
1
Wins
0
2nd
1
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
100.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€0
K F O'Brien
Runs
1
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€0

By trainer

TrainerRunsWins2nd3rdWin %Place %Prize GB (£)Prize IRE (€)
D K Weld2273131.8%50.0%--
D K Weld
Trainer
D K Weld
Runs
22
Wins
7
2nd
3
3rd
1
Win %
31.8%
Place %
50.0%

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By headgear

HeadgearRunsWins2nd3rdWin %Place %Prize GB (£)Prize IRE (€)
No headgear2273131.8%50.0%--
No headgear
Headgear
No headgear
Runs
22
Wins
7
2nd
3
3rd
1
Win %
31.8%
Place %
50.0%

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Headgear codes as declared: b blinkers, v visor, p cheekpieces, t tongue strap, h hood, e/s eyeshield.

By days since last run

Days since last runRunsWins2nd3rdWin %Place %Prize GB (£)Prize IRE (€)
Debut / no previous run10000.0%0.0%£0€0
1 to 7 days211050.0%100.0%--
8 to 14 days421150.0%100.0%--
15 to 30 days811012.5%25.0%--
31 to 60 days410025.0%25.0%--
61 to 120 days2200100.0%100.0%--
121 to 365 days10000.0%0.0%£0€0
Debut / no previous run
Days since last run
Debut / no previous run
Runs
1
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€0
1 to 7 days
Days since last run
1 to 7 days
Runs
2
Wins
1
2nd
1
3rd
0
Win %
50.0%
Place %
100.0%
8 to 14 days
Days since last run
8 to 14 days
Runs
4
Wins
2
2nd
1
3rd
1
Win %
50.0%
Place %
100.0%
15 to 30 days
Days since last run
15 to 30 days
Runs
8
Wins
1
2nd
1
3rd
0
Win %
12.5%
Place %
25.0%
31 to 60 days
Days since last run
31 to 60 days
Runs
4
Wins
1
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
25.0%
Place %
25.0%
61 to 120 days
Days since last run
61 to 120 days
Runs
2
Wins
2
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
100.0%
Place %
100.0%
121 to 365 days
Days since last run
121 to 365 days
Runs
1
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€0

Counted from the previous run in Britain or Ireland; runs abroad are not seen.

Pedigree

Pedigree

Sire branchBe My Guest (USA)

Parent · 1

  1. SireBe My Guest (USA)

Grandparents · 2

  1. Sire's sireNot traced
  2. Sire's damNot traced

Great-grandparents · 4

  1. Sire's sire's sireNot traced
  2. Sire's sire's damNot traced
  3. Sire's dam's sireNot traced
  4. Sire's dam's damNot traced
Dam branchTaken By Force (GB)

Parent · 1

  1. DamTaken By Force (GB)

Grandparents · 2

  1. Dam's sirePersian Bold (IRE)
  2. Dam's damNot traced

Great-grandparents · 4

  1. Dam's sire's sireNot traced
  2. Dam's sire's damNot traced
  3. Dam's dam's sireNot traced
  4. Dam's dam's damNot traced
Be My Guest (USA)
Taken By Force (GB)
Not traced
Not traced
Persian Bold (IRE)
Not traced
Not traced
Not traced
Not traced
Not traced
Not traced
Not traced
Not traced
Not traced

Breeding card

HorseBe My Hostage (IRE)
Sexgelding
Foaled1988
SireBe My Guest (USA)
DamTaken By Force (GB)
DamsirePersian Bold (IRE)
Dam's produce4 winners from 7 runners
Notable siblingHe's My Love (IRE)

Female line

  1. Taken By Force (GB) · 4 winners from 7 runners

Sire, dam and damsire

SireDamDamsireSexSire's avg winning distanceDamsire's avg winning distance
Be My Guest (USA)Taken By Force (GB)Persian Bold (IRE)geldingFlat 9.8f · NH 2m2½fFlat 8.8f · NH 2m2½f
Be My Guest (USA)
Sex
gelding
Sire's avg winning distance
Flat 9.8f · NH 2m2½f
Damsire's avg winning distance
Flat 8.8f · NH 2m2½f

Progeny of Be My Guest (USA) in this horse's best conditions

ConditionRunsWinsPlacedWin %Place %This horse runsThis horse wins
All Flat runs3,6393559699.8%26.6%145
At 9f to 11f1,02310929610.7%28.9%62
On Good going1,0721002759.3%25.7%53
At 9f to 11f on Good going29325788.5%26.6%10
All Flat runs
Condition
All Flat runs
Runs
3,639
Wins
355
Placed
969
Win %
9.8%
Place %
26.6%
This horse runs
14
This horse wins
5
At 9f to 11f
Condition
At 9f to 11f
Runs
1,023
Wins
109
Placed
296
Win %
10.7%
Place %
28.9%
This horse runs
6
This horse wins
2
On Good going
Condition
On Good going
Runs
1,072
Wins
100
Placed
275
Win %
9.3%
Place %
25.7%
This horse runs
5
This horse wins
3
At 9f to 11f on Good going
Condition
At 9f to 11f on Good going
Runs
293
Wins
25
Placed
78
Win %
8.5%
Place %
26.6%
This horse runs
1
This horse wins
0

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Best distance band and going band are where this horse has most wins (then places, then runs) in its main code. Sire figures: all British and Irish runs by the sire's progeny since 1990.

Be My Guest (USA) × Persian Bold mares (the cross)

CodeRunnersWinnersWinners %Black-type winnersRunsWins2nd/3rdWin %Prize GB (£)Prize IRE (€)
Flat4375.0%1418619.5%£30,988€0
National Hunt22100.0%0184522.2%£11,645€0
All runs4375.0%159121120.3%£42,633€0
Flat
Code
Flat
Runners
4
Winners
3
Winners %
75.0%
Black-type winners
1
Runs
41
Wins
8
2nd/3rd
6
Win %
19.5%
Prize GB (£)
£30,988
Prize IRE (€)
€0
National Hunt
Code
National Hunt
Runners
2
Winners
2
Winners %
100.0%
Black-type winners
0
Runs
18
Wins
4
2nd/3rd
5
Win %
22.2%
Prize GB (£)
£11,645
Prize IRE (€)
€0
All runs
Code
All runs
Runners
4
Winners
3
Winners %
75.0%
Black-type winners
1
Runs
59
Wins
12
2nd/3rd
11
Win %
20.3%
Prize GB (£)
£42,633
Prize IRE (€)
€0

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All British and Irish runners by this sire out of mares by this damsire, since 1990 (includes this horse). Black type = Group/Grade 1-3 or Listed winner.

Best of the cross

HorseRunsWinsBlack-type winsBest winPrize GB (£)Prize IRE (€)
Reunion (IRE)921Group/Grade 3£25,430€0
Be My Hostage (IRE)2270---
Pampered Guest (IRE)2430-£17,203€0
He's My Love (IRE)400-£0€0
Reunion (IRE)
Runs
9
Wins
2
Black-type wins
1
Best win
Group/Grade 3
Prize GB (£)
£25,430
Prize IRE (€)
€0
Be My Hostage (IRE)
Runs
22
Wins
7
Black-type wins
0
Pampered Guest (IRE)
Runs
24
Wins
3
Black-type wins
0
Prize GB (£)
£17,203
Prize IRE (€)
€0
He's My Love (IRE)
Runs
4
Wins
0
Black-type wins
0
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€0

Top 12 by best win level, then wins.

Family

Dam summary

Taken By Force (GB)

G1 winners
0
Produce
4 winners from 7 runners

Full siblings

Half siblings

By Habitat (USA)

By Glow (USA)

By Ela-Mana-Mou (IRE)

By Last Tycoon (IRE)

By Brief Truce (USA)

Female line

  1. 1Taken By Force (GB)

Notable relatives

No black-type winners in this female family in GB or IRE since 1990.

View full Taken By Force family

In brief

When was Be My Hostage foaled?

Be My Hostage (IRE) was foaled in 1988.

Who are the sire and dam of Be My Hostage?

Be My Hostage (IRE) is by Be My Guest (USA) out of Taken By Force (GB), a daughter of Persian Bold (IRE).

Who trained Be My Hostage?

Be My Hostage (IRE) was trained by D K Weld and owned by T Lucas at the time of the last run in Britain or Ireland.

What is Be My Hostage's race record?

In Britain and Ireland, Be My Hostage (IRE) won 7 of 22 races (32%): 5 of 14 on the Flat and 2 of 8 over jumps. Runs abroad (for example in France, Dubai or the USA) are not included.

Has Be My Hostage ever been beaten?

Be My Hostage (IRE) was beaten 15 times in 22 runs in Britain and Ireland, the first time on 21 July 1990 at Leopardstown (IRE) (6th of 9).

Is Be My Hostage still racing?

Be My Hostage (IRE) last ran in Britain or Ireland on 30 July 1992 at Galway (IRE) in the Guinness Galway Hurdle Handicap (result: pulled up, 23 ran), and has not run there since.

What is Be My Hostage's record at Leopardstown (IRE)?

Be My Hostage (IRE) ran most often at Leopardstown (IRE), with 1 win from 6 runs there.

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