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Horse profile
Beggars Belief
- TrainerJohn Dunlop
- OwnerClive Washbourn
- FamilyPerfect Alibi I
- Sex
- filly
- Foaled
- 1996
- Highest OR
- 77
- Record (GB & IRE)
- 2 wins from 9 runs (22%)
- Prize money (GB & IRE)
- £8,096 GB
- Last official rating
- 77 (Flat)
- Last run (GB & IRE)
- 4 Nov 1999, Windsor (17/20)
- Last win (GB & IRE)
- 11 Oct 1999, Leicester
Recent form
1033312101117
Form
Race record
| Date | Course | Pos | SP | Btn | Jockey | Trainer | Race | Class | Type | Dist | Going | Wgt | OR | Winner / 2nd | Winner prize | Days | Future form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Nov 99 | Windsor | 17/20 | 7/2F | 19¼ | Pat Eddery | John Dunlop | Tote Ten To Follow Stakes Showcase Handicap Class D | Class 4 | Flat Turf | 1m2f | Good to Soft | 9-6 | 77 | Philatelic Lady (IRE) | £7,620 | 24 | 0/14 |
| 11 Oct 99 | Leicester | 1/19 | 6/1F | won 2½ | T Quinn | John Dunlop | Shelduck Fillies' Handicap Class E | Class 5 | Flat Turf | 1m | Good to Soft | 10-0 | 70 | Signs And Wonders (GB) | £3,372 | 20 | 0/15 |
| 21 Sep 99 | Warwick | 1/14 | 7/2F | won nk | T Quinn | John Dunlop | 'Nattrass Giles' Median Auction Maiden Stakes Class F | Class 6 | Flat Turf | 7½f | Soft | 8-9 | 70 | Epernay I (GB) | £2,616 | 38 | 0/12 |
| 14 Aug 99 | Ripon | 10/11 | 9/1 | dist | Willie Supple | John Dunlop | European Breeders Fund Fillies' Handicap Class D | Class 4 | Flat Turf | 1m2f | Good | 9-0 | 74 | Mindanao (GB) | £7,393 | 17 | 1/8 |
| 28 Jul 99 | Goodwood | 12/13 | 16/1 | 17¾ | Dane O'Neill | John Dunlop | Weatherbys Bank Fillies' Stakes (Handicap) Class C | Class 3 | Flat Turf | 1m1f | Good to Firm | 8-10 | 76 | Untold Riches (USA) | £11,925 | 54 | 2/12 |
| 4 Jun 99 | Goodwood | 3/7 | 7/2 | 2¾ | T Quinn | John Dunlop | Fox Hall Stakes (Handicap) Class D | Class 4 | Flat Turf | 1m2f | Good to Soft | 9-4 | 77 | Quedex (GB) | £4,018 | 14 | 2/6 |
| 21 May 99 | Bath | 3/14 | 15/2 | 1¼ | T Quinn | John Dunlop | European Breeders Fund Hamswell Maiden Fillies' Stakes Class D | Class 4 | Flat Turf | 1m | Good | 8-11 | - | Dahshah (GB) | £7,198 | 18 | 0/13 |
| 3 May 99 | Warwick | 3/14 | 16/1 | 1 | Dane O'Neill | John Dunlop | 'Come Jumping At Warwick On 8th May' Maiden Fillies' Stakes (Div II) | Class 4 | Flat Turf | 1m | Good | 8-8 | - | Greenstone (IRE) | £3,199 | 17 | 1/13 |
| 16 Apr 99 | Newbury | 10/10 | 12/1 | 14¼ | T Quinn | John Dunlop | Bridget Maiden Fillies' Stakes Class D | Class 4 | Flat Turf | 7f | Good to Firm | 8-11 | - | Presumed (USA) | £4,695 | - | 2/9 |
Tote Ten To Follow Stakes Showcase Handicap Class D
Class 41m2fGood to Soft
All fields
- Date
- 4 Nov 99
- Course
- Windsor
- Pos
- 17/20
- SP
- 7/2F
- Btn
- 19¼
- Jockey
- Pat Eddery
- Trainer
- John Dunlop
- Race
- Tote Ten To Follow Stakes Showcase Handicap Class D
- Class
- Class 4
- Type
- Flat Turf
- Dist
- 1m2f
- Going
- Good to Soft
- Wgt
- 9-6
- OR
- 77
- Winner / 2nd
- Philatelic Lady (IRE)
- Winner prize
- £7,620
- Days
- 24
- Future form
- 0/14
Shelduck Fillies' Handicap Class E
Class 51mGood to Soft
All fields
- Date
- 11 Oct 99
- Course
- Leicester
- Pos
- 1/19
- SP
- 6/1F
- Btn
- won 2½
- Jockey
- T Quinn
- Trainer
- John Dunlop
- Race
- Shelduck Fillies' Handicap Class E
- Class
- Class 5
- Type
- Flat Turf
- Dist
- 1m
- Going
- Good to Soft
- Wgt
- 10-0
- OR
- 70
- Winner / 2nd
- Signs And Wonders (GB)
- Winner prize
- £3,372
- Days
- 20
- Future form
- 0/15
'Nattrass Giles' Median Auction Maiden Stakes Class F
Class 67½fSoft
All fields
- Date
- 21 Sep 99
- Course
- Warwick
- Pos
- 1/14
- SP
- 7/2F
- Btn
- won nk
- Jockey
- T Quinn
- Trainer
- John Dunlop
- Race
- 'Nattrass Giles' Median Auction Maiden Stakes Class F
- Class
- Class 6
- Type
- Flat Turf
- Dist
- 7½f
- Going
- Soft
- Wgt
- 8-9
- OR
- 70
- Winner / 2nd
- Epernay I (GB)
- Winner prize
- £2,616
- Days
- 38
- Future form
- 0/12
European Breeders Fund Fillies' Handicap Class D
Class 41m2fGood
All fields
- Date
- 14 Aug 99
- Course
- Ripon
- Pos
- 10/11
- SP
- 9/1
- Btn
- dist
- Jockey
- Willie Supple
- Trainer
- John Dunlop
- Race
- European Breeders Fund Fillies' Handicap Class D
- Class
- Class 4
- Type
- Flat Turf
- Dist
- 1m2f
- Going
- Good
- Wgt
- 9-0
- OR
- 74
- Winner / 2nd
- Mindanao (GB)
- Winner prize
- £7,393
- Days
- 17
- Future form
- 1/8
Weatherbys Bank Fillies' Stakes (Handicap) Class C
Class 31m1fGood to Firm
All fields
- Date
- 28 Jul 99
- Course
- Goodwood
- Pos
- 12/13
- SP
- 16/1
- Btn
- 17¾
- Jockey
- Dane O'Neill
- Trainer
- John Dunlop
- Race
- Weatherbys Bank Fillies' Stakes (Handicap) Class C
- Class
- Class 3
- Type
- Flat Turf
- Dist
- 1m1f
- Going
- Good to Firm
- Wgt
- 8-10
- OR
- 76
- Winner / 2nd
- Untold Riches (USA)
- Winner prize
- £11,925
- Days
- 54
- Future form
- 2/12
Fox Hall Stakes (Handicap) Class D
Class 41m2fGood to Soft
All fields
- Date
- 4 Jun 99
- Course
- Goodwood
- Pos
- 3/7
- SP
- 7/2
- Btn
- 2¾
- Jockey
- T Quinn
- Trainer
- John Dunlop
- Race
- Fox Hall Stakes (Handicap) Class D
- Class
- Class 4
- Type
- Flat Turf
- Dist
- 1m2f
- Going
- Good to Soft
- Wgt
- 9-4
- OR
- 77
- Winner / 2nd
- Quedex (GB)
- Winner prize
- £4,018
- Days
- 14
- Future form
- 2/6
European Breeders Fund Hamswell Maiden Fillies' Stakes Class D
Class 41mGood
All fields
- Date
- 21 May 99
- Course
- Bath
- Pos
- 3/14
- SP
- 15/2
- Btn
- 1¼
- Jockey
- T Quinn
- Trainer
- John Dunlop
- Race
- European Breeders Fund Hamswell Maiden Fillies' Stakes Class D
- Class
- Class 4
- Type
- Flat Turf
- Dist
- 1m
- Going
- Good
- Wgt
- 8-11
- OR
- -
- Winner / 2nd
- Dahshah (GB)
- Winner prize
- £7,198
- Days
- 18
- Future form
- 0/13
'Come Jumping At Warwick On 8th May' Maiden Fillies' Stakes (Div II)
Class 41mGood
All fields
- Date
- 3 May 99
- Course
- Warwick
- Pos
- 3/14
- SP
- 16/1
- Btn
- 1
- Jockey
- Dane O'Neill
- Trainer
- John Dunlop
- Race
- 'Come Jumping At Warwick On 8th May' Maiden Fillies' Stakes (Div II)
- Class
- Class 4
- Type
- Flat Turf
- Dist
- 1m
- Going
- Good
- Wgt
- 8-8
- OR
- -
- Winner / 2nd
- Greenstone (IRE)
- Winner prize
- £3,199
- Days
- 17
- Future form
- 1/13
Bridget Maiden Fillies' Stakes Class D
Class 47fGood to Firm
All fields
- Date
- 16 Apr 99
- Course
- Newbury
- Pos
- 10/10
- SP
- 12/1
- Btn
- 14¼
- Jockey
- T Quinn
- Trainer
- John Dunlop
- Race
- Bridget Maiden Fillies' Stakes Class D
- Class
- Class 4
- Type
- Flat Turf
- Dist
- 7f
- Going
- Good to Firm
- Wgt
- 8-11
- OR
- -
- Winner / 2nd
- Presumed (USA)
- Winner prize
- £4,695
- Days
- -
- Future form
- 2/9
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
| Date | Course | Race | This horse | Winner next time | Their pos | Won on | At | Race won |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Aug 99 | Ripon | European Breeders Fund Fillies' Handicap Class D | 10/11 | Cashmere Lady (GB) | 6 | 3 Sep 99 | Haydock | Bollinger Champagne Challenge Series (Handicap) (For Gentleman Amateur Riders) |
| 28 Jul 99 | Goodwood | Weatherbys Bank Fillies' Stakes (Handicap) Class C | 12/13 | Gino's Spirits (GB) | 9 | 14 Aug 99 | Lingfield | Connex South Central Handicap Class D |
| 28 Jul 99 | Goodwood | Weatherbys Bank Fillies' Stakes (Handicap) Class C | 12/13 | Natalie Jay (GB) | 10 | 12 Aug 99 | Salisbury | Laverstock Fillies' Handicap Class D |
| 4 Jun 99 | Goodwood | Fox Hall Stakes (Handicap) Class D | 3/7 | Quedex (GB) | 1 | 12 Jun 99 | Bath | Bedminster Classified Stakes Class E |
| 4 Jun 99 | Goodwood | Fox Hall Stakes (Handicap) Class D | 3/7 | Kiss Me Kate (GB) | 2 | 17 Jun 99 | Ripon | Masham Median Auction Maiden Stakes Class E |
| 3 May 99 | Warwick | 'Come Jumping At Warwick On 8th May' Maiden Fillies' Stakes (Div II) | 3/14 | Reservation (IRE) | 5 | 12 Jun 99 | Sandown | Leicester Square Maiden Stakes Class D |
| 16 Apr 99 | Newbury | Bridget Maiden Fillies' Stakes Class D | 10/10 | Presumed (USA) | 1 | 8 May 99 | Lingfield | Mer Car Polish Chartwell Fillies' Stakes (Listed Race) |
| 16 Apr 99 | Newbury | Bridget Maiden Fillies' Stakes Class D | 10/10 | Apple Of Kent (USA) | 2 | 15 May 99 | Newmarket (July) | Persimmon Homes Maiden Stakes Class D |
- 10/1114 Aug 99 · Ripon
European Breeders Fund Fillies' Handicap Class D
All fields
- Date
- 14 Aug 99
- Course
- Ripon
- Race
- European Breeders Fund Fillies' Handicap Class D
- This horse
- 10/11
- Winner next time
- Cashmere Lady (GB)
- Their pos
- 6
- Won on
- 3 Sep 99
- At
- Haydock
- Race won
- Bollinger Champagne Challenge Series (Handicap) (For Gentleman Amateur Riders)
- 12/1328 Jul 99 · Goodwood
Weatherbys Bank Fillies' Stakes (Handicap) Class C
All fields
- Date
- 28 Jul 99
- Course
- Goodwood
- Race
- Weatherbys Bank Fillies' Stakes (Handicap) Class C
- This horse
- 12/13
- Winner next time
- Gino's Spirits (GB)
- Their pos
- 9
- Won on
- 14 Aug 99
- Race won
- Connex South Central Handicap Class D
- 12/1328 Jul 99 · Goodwood
Weatherbys Bank Fillies' Stakes (Handicap) Class C
All fields
- Date
- 28 Jul 99
- Course
- Goodwood
- Race
- Weatherbys Bank Fillies' Stakes (Handicap) Class C
- This horse
- 12/13
- Winner next time
- Natalie Jay (GB)
- Their pos
- 10
- Won on
- 12 Aug 99
- Race won
- Laverstock Fillies' Handicap Class D
- 3/74 Jun 99 · Goodwood
Fox Hall Stakes (Handicap) Class D
All fields
- Date
- 4 Jun 99
- Course
- Goodwood
- Race
- Fox Hall Stakes (Handicap) Class D
- This horse
- 3/7
- Winner next time
- Quedex (GB)
- Their pos
- 1
- Won on
- 12 Jun 99
- At
- Bath
- Race won
- Bedminster Classified Stakes Class E
- 3/74 Jun 99 · Goodwood
Fox Hall Stakes (Handicap) Class D
All fields
- Date
- 4 Jun 99
- Course
- Goodwood
- Race
- Fox Hall Stakes (Handicap) Class D
- This horse
- 3/7
- Winner next time
- Kiss Me Kate (GB)
- Their pos
- 2
- Won on
- 17 Jun 99
- At
- Ripon
- Race won
- Masham Median Auction Maiden Stakes Class E
- 3/143 May 99 · Warwick
'Come Jumping At Warwick On 8th May' Maiden Fillies' Stakes (Div II)
All fields
- Date
- 3 May 99
- Course
- Warwick
- Race
- 'Come Jumping At Warwick On 8th May' Maiden Fillies' Stakes (Div II)
- This horse
- 3/14
- Winner next time
- Reservation (IRE)
- Their pos
- 5
- Won on
- 12 Jun 99
- At
- Sandown
- Race won
- Leicester Square Maiden Stakes Class D
- 10/1016 Apr 99 · Newbury
Bridget Maiden Fillies' Stakes Class D
All fields
- Date
- 16 Apr 99
- Course
- Newbury
- Race
- Bridget Maiden Fillies' Stakes Class D
- This horse
- 10/10
- Winner next time
- Presumed (USA)
- Their pos
- 1
- Won on
- 8 May 99
- Race won
- Mer Car Polish Chartwell Fillies' Stakes (Listed Race)
- 10/1016 Apr 99 · Newbury
Bridget Maiden Fillies' Stakes Class D
All fields
- Date
- 16 Apr 99
- Course
- Newbury
- Race
- Bridget Maiden Fillies' Stakes Class D
- This horse
- 10/10
- Winner next time
- Apple Of Kent (USA)
- Their pos
- 2
- Won on
- 15 May 99
- At
- Newmarket (July)
- Race won
- Persimmon Homes Maiden Stakes Class D
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
| Trainer | First run | Last run | First run for yard | OR first run | OR last run | Best OR | Runs | Wins | 2nd | 3rd | Win % | Place % | Prize GB (£) | Prize IRE (€) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Dunlop | 16 Apr 99 | 4 Nov 99 | 10/10 | 77 | 77 | 77 | 9 | 2 | 0 | 3 | £8,096 | €0 |
John Dunlop
- Trainer
- John Dunlop
- First run
- 16 Apr 99
- Last run
- 4 Nov 99
- First run for yard
- 10/10
- OR first run
- 77
- OR last run
- 77
- Best OR
- 77
- Runs
- 9
- Wins
- 2
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 3
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £8,096
- Prize IRE (€)
- €0
Trained by one trainer throughout its British and Irish career.
Stats
Career summary by code (GB & IRE)
| Code | Runs | Wins | 2nd | 3rd | Win % | Place % | Prize GB (£) | Prize IRE (€) | Best OR | First run | Last run |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flat | 9 | 2 | 0 | 3 | £8,096 | €0 | 77 | 16 Apr 99 | 4 Nov 99 |
Flat
- Code
- Flat
- Runs
- 9
- Wins
- 2
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 3
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £8,096
- Prize IRE (€)
- €0
- Best OR
- 77
- First run
- 16 Apr 99
- Last run
- 4 Nov 99
Placed = 1st in 2-4 runners, 1st-2nd in 5-7, 1st-3rd in 8+.
By race type
| Race type | Runs | Wins | 2nd | 3rd | Win % | Place % | Prize GB (£) | Prize IRE (€) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flat Turf | 9 | 2 | 0 | 3 | £8,096 | €0 |
Flat Turf
- Race type
- Flat Turf
- Runs
- 9
- Wins
- 2
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 3
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £8,096
- Prize IRE (€)
- €0
By going
| Going | Runs | Wins | 2nd | 3rd | Win % | Place % | Prize GB (£) | Prize IRE (€) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Good to Firm | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | £0 | €0 | ||
| Good | 3 | 0 | 0 | 2 | £1,519 | €0 | ||
| Good to Soft | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | £3,961 | €0 | ||
| Soft | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | £2,616 | €0 |
Good to Firm
- Going
- Good to Firm
- Runs
- 2
- Wins
- 0
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £0
- Prize IRE (€)
- €0
Good
- Going
- Good
- Runs
- 3
- Wins
- 0
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 2
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £1,519
- Prize IRE (€)
- €0
Good to Soft
- Going
- Good to Soft
- Runs
- 3
- Wins
- 1
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 1
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £3,961
- Prize IRE (€)
- €0
Soft
- Going
- Soft
- Runs
- 1
- Wins
- 1
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £2,616
- Prize IRE (€)
- €0
By distance
| Distance | Runs | Wins | 2nd | 3rd | Win % | Place % | Prize GB (£) | Prize IRE (€) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7f to 1m | 5 | 2 | 0 | 2 | £7,507 | €0 | ||
| 9f to 11f | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | £589 | €0 |
7f to 1m
- Distance
- 7f to 1m
- Runs
- 5
- Wins
- 2
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 2
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £7,507
- Prize IRE (€)
- €0
9f to 11f
- Distance
- 9f to 11f
- Runs
- 4
- Wins
- 0
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 1
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £589
- Prize IRE (€)
- €0
Flat bands: 5f-6f, 7f-1m, 9f-11f, 12f-13f, 14f+. NH bands: 2m-2m1f, 2m2f-2m5f, 2m6f-3m1f, 3m2f+.
By course
| Course | Runs | Wins | 2nd | 3rd | Win % | Place % | Prize GB (£) | Prize IRE (€) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Warwick | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | £3,070 | €0 | ||
| Goodwood | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | £589 | €0 | ||
| Leicester | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | £3,372 | €0 | ||
| Bath | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | £1,065 | €0 | ||
| Newbury | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | £0 | €0 | ||
| Ripon | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | £0 | €0 | ||
| Windsor | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | £0 | €0 |
Warwick
- Course
- Warwick
- Runs
- 2
- Wins
- 1
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 1
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £3,070
- Prize IRE (€)
- €0
Goodwood
- Course
- Goodwood
- Runs
- 2
- Wins
- 0
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 1
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £589
- Prize IRE (€)
- €0
Leicester
- Course
- Leicester
- Runs
- 1
- Wins
- 1
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £3,372
- Prize IRE (€)
- €0
Bath
- Course
- Bath
- Runs
- 1
- Wins
- 0
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 1
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £1,065
- Prize IRE (€)
- €0
Newbury
- Course
- Newbury
- Runs
- 1
- Wins
- 0
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £0
- Prize IRE (€)
- €0
Ripon
- Course
- Ripon
- Runs
- 1
- Wins
- 0
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £0
- Prize IRE (€)
- €0
Windsor
- Course
- Windsor
- Runs
- 1
- Wins
- 0
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £0
- Prize IRE (€)
- €0
By class
| Class | Runs | Wins | 2nd | 3rd | Win % | Place % | Prize GB (£) | Prize IRE (€) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Class 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | £0 | €0 | ||
| Class 4 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 3 | £2,108 | €0 | ||
| Class 5 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | £3,372 | €0 | ||
| Class 6 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | £2,616 | €0 |
Class 3
- Class
- Class 3
- Runs
- 1
- Wins
- 0
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £0
- Prize IRE (€)
- €0
Class 4
- Class
- Class 4
- Runs
- 6
- Wins
- 0
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 3
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £2,108
- Prize IRE (€)
- €0
Class 5
- Class
- Class 5
- Runs
- 1
- Wins
- 1
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £3,372
- Prize IRE (€)
- €0
Class 6
- Class
- Class 6
- Runs
- 1
- Wins
- 1
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £2,616
- Prize IRE (€)
- €0
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
| Runners | Runs | Wins | 2nd | 3rd | Win % | Place % | Prize GB (£) | Prize IRE (€) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 to 8 runners | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | £589 | €0 | ||
| 9 to 12 runners | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | £0 | €0 | ||
| 13 to 16 runners | 4 | 1 | 0 | 2 | £4,135 | €0 | ||
| 17+ runners | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | £3,372 | €0 |
6 to 8 runners
- Runners
- 6 to 8 runners
- Runs
- 1
- Wins
- 0
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 1
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £589
- Prize IRE (€)
- €0
9 to 12 runners
- Runners
- 9 to 12 runners
- Runs
- 2
- Wins
- 0
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £0
- Prize IRE (€)
- €0
13 to 16 runners
- Runners
- 13 to 16 runners
- Runs
- 4
- Wins
- 1
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 2
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £4,135
- Prize IRE (€)
- €0
17+ runners
- Runners
- 17+ runners
- Runs
- 2
- Wins
- 1
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £3,372
- Prize IRE (€)
- €0
By month
| Month | Runs | Wins | 2nd | 3rd | Win % | Place % | Prize GB (£) | Prize IRE (€) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| April | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | £0 | €0 | ||
| May | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | £1,519 | €0 | ||
| June | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | £589 | €0 | ||
| July | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | £0 | €0 | ||
| August | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | £0 | €0 | ||
| September | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | £2,616 | €0 | ||
| October | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | £3,372 | €0 | ||
| November | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | £0 | €0 |
April
- Month
- April
- Runs
- 1
- Wins
- 0
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £0
- Prize IRE (€)
- €0
May
- Month
- May
- Runs
- 2
- Wins
- 0
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 2
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £1,519
- Prize IRE (€)
- €0
June
- Month
- June
- Runs
- 1
- Wins
- 0
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 1
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £589
- Prize IRE (€)
- €0
July
- Month
- July
- Runs
- 1
- Wins
- 0
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £0
- Prize IRE (€)
- €0
August
- Month
- August
- Runs
- 1
- Wins
- 0
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £0
- Prize IRE (€)
- €0
September
- Month
- September
- Runs
- 1
- Wins
- 1
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £2,616
- Prize IRE (€)
- €0
October
- Month
- October
- Runs
- 1
- Wins
- 1
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £3,372
- Prize IRE (€)
- €0
November
- Month
- November
- Runs
- 1
- Wins
- 0
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £0
- Prize IRE (€)
- €0
By jockey
| Jockey | Runs | Wins | 2nd | 3rd | Win % | Place % | Prize GB (£) | Prize IRE (€) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T Quinn | 5 | 2 | 0 | 2 | £7,642 | €0 | ||
| Dane O'Neill | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | £454 | €0 | ||
| Pat Eddery | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | £0 | €0 | ||
| Willie Supple | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | £0 | €0 |
T Quinn
- Jockey
- T Quinn
- Runs
- 5
- Wins
- 2
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 2
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £7,642
- Prize IRE (€)
- €0
Dane O'Neill
- Jockey
- Dane O'Neill
- Runs
- 2
- Wins
- 0
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 1
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £454
- Prize IRE (€)
- €0
Pat Eddery
- Jockey
- Pat Eddery
- Runs
- 1
- Wins
- 0
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £0
- Prize IRE (€)
- €0
Willie Supple
- Jockey
- Willie Supple
- Runs
- 1
- Wins
- 0
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £0
- Prize IRE (€)
- €0
By trainer
| Trainer | Runs | Wins | 2nd | 3rd | Win % | Place % | Prize GB (£) | Prize IRE (€) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Dunlop | 9 | 2 | 0 | 3 | £8,096 | €0 |
John Dunlop
- Trainer
- John Dunlop
- Runs
- 9
- Wins
- 2
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 3
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £8,096
- Prize IRE (€)
- €0
By headgear
| Headgear | Runs | Wins | 2nd | 3rd | Win % | Place % | Prize GB (£) | Prize IRE (€) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No headgear | 9 | 2 | 0 | 3 | £8,096 | €0 |
No headgear
- Headgear
- No headgear
- Runs
- 9
- Wins
- 2
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 3
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £8,096
- Prize IRE (€)
- €0
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 run | Runs | Wins | 2nd | 3rd | Win % | Place % | Prize GB (£) | Prize IRE (€) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Debut / no previous run | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | £0 | €0 | ||
| 8 to 14 days | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | £589 | €0 | ||
| 15 to 30 days | 5 | 1 | 0 | 2 | £4,891 | €0 | ||
| 31 to 60 days | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | £2,616 | €0 |
Debut / no previous run
- Days since last run
- Debut / no previous run
- Runs
- 1
- Wins
- 0
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £0
- Prize IRE (€)
- €0
8 to 14 days
- Days since last run
- 8 to 14 days
- Runs
- 1
- Wins
- 0
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 1
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £589
- Prize IRE (€)
- €0
15 to 30 days
- Days since last run
- 15 to 30 days
- Runs
- 5
- Wins
- 1
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 2
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £4,891
- Prize IRE (€)
- €0
31 to 60 days
- Days since last run
- 31 to 60 days
- Runs
- 2
- Wins
- 1
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £2,616
- Prize IRE (€)
- €0
Counted from the previous run in Britain or Ireland; runs abroad are not seen.
Pedigree
Pedigree
Sire branchCommon Grounds (GB)
Parent · 1
Grandparents · 2
- Sire's sireNot traced
- Sire's damNot traced
Great-grandparents · 4
- Sire's sire's sireNot traced
- Sire's sire's damNot traced
- Sire's dam's sireNot traced
- Sire's dam's damNot traced
Dam branchPerfect Alibi I (GB)
Parent · 1
Grandparents · 2
- Dam's sireLaw Society (USA)
- Dam's damNot traced
Great-grandparents · 4
- Dam's sire's sireNot traced
- Dam's sire's damNot traced
- Dam's dam's sireNot traced
- Dam's dam's damNot traced
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Breeding card
HorseBeggars Belief (IRE)
Sexfilly
Foaled1996
SireCommon Grounds (GB)
DamPerfect Alibi I (GB)
DamsireLaw Society (USA)
Dam's produce5 winners from 8 runners
Notable siblingLikely Story (IRE)
Female line
- Perfect Alibi I (GB) · 5 winners from 8 runners
Sire, dam and damsire
| Sire | Dam | Damsire | Sex | Sire's avg winning distance | Damsire's avg winning distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common Grounds (GB) | Perfect Alibi I (GB) | Law Society (USA) | filly | Flat 7.4f · NH 2m1f | Flat 8.5f · NH 2m3½f |
Common Grounds (GB)
- Damsire
- Law Society (USA)
- Sex
- filly
- Sire's avg winning distance
- Flat 7.4f · NH 2m1f
- Damsire's avg winning distance
- Flat 8.5f · NH 2m3½f
Progeny of Common Grounds (GB) in this horse's best conditions
| Condition | Runs | Wins | Placed | Win % | Place % | This horse runs | This horse wins |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Flat runs | 4,979 | 432 | 1,227 | 9 | 2 | ||
| At 7f to 1m | 1,702 | 147 | 373 | 5 | 2 | ||
| On Good to soft or yielding going | 647 | 62 | 174 | 3 | 1 | ||
| At 7f to 1m on Good to soft or yielding going | 219 | 16 | 41 | 1 | 1 |
All Flat runs
- Condition
- All Flat runs
- Runs
- 4,979
- Wins
- 432
- Placed
- 1,227
- Win %
- Place %
- This horse runs
- 9
- This horse wins
- 2
At 7f to 1m
- Condition
- At 7f to 1m
- Runs
- 1,702
- Wins
- 147
- Placed
- 373
- Win %
- Place %
- This horse runs
- 5
- This horse wins
- 2
On Good to soft or yielding going
- Condition
- On Good to soft or yielding going
- Runs
- 647
- Wins
- 62
- Placed
- 174
- Win %
- Place %
- This horse runs
- 3
- This horse wins
- 1
At 7f to 1m on Good to soft or yielding going
- Condition
- At 7f to 1m on Good to soft or yielding going
- Runs
- 219
- Wins
- 16
- Placed
- 41
- Win %
- Place %
- This horse runs
- 1
- This horse wins
- 1
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.
Common Grounds (GB) × Law Society mares (the cross)
| Code | Runners | Winners | Winners % | Black-type winners | Runs | Wins | 2nd/3rd | Win % | Prize GB (£) | Prize IRE (€) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flat | 4 | 3 | 0 | 40 | 8 | 9 | £89,450 | €4,550 | ||
| National Hunt | 2 | 1 | 0 | 17 | 2 | 2 | £2,651 | €22,940 | ||
| All runs | 5 | 3 | 0 | 57 | 10 | 11 | £92,101 | €27,490 |
Flat
- Code
- Flat
- Runners
- 4
- Winners
- 3
- Winners %
- Black-type winners
- 0
- Runs
- 40
- Wins
- 8
- 2nd/3rd
- 9
- Win %
- Prize GB (£)
- £89,450
- Prize IRE (€)
- €4,550
National Hunt
- Code
- National Hunt
- Runners
- 2
- Winners
- 1
- Winners %
- Black-type winners
- 0
- Runs
- 17
- Wins
- 2
- 2nd/3rd
- 2
- Win %
- Prize GB (£)
- £2,651
- Prize IRE (€)
- €22,940
All runs
- Code
- All runs
- Runners
- 5
- Winners
- 3
- Winners %
- Black-type winners
- 0
- Runs
- 57
- Wins
- 10
- 2nd/3rd
- 11
- Win %
- Prize GB (£)
- £92,101
- Prize IRE (€)
- €27,490
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
| Horse | Runs | Wins | Black-type wins | Prize GB (£) | Prize IRE (€) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dawn Invasion (IRE) | 16 | 6 | 0 | £74,476 | €27,490 |
| Beggars Belief (IRE) | 9 | 2 | 0 | £8,096 | €0 |
| Wildmoor (GB) | 19 | 2 | 0 | £6,878 | €0 |
| Magic Harp (IRE) | 2 | 0 | 0 | £0 | €0 |
| Epitre (FR) | 11 | 0 | 0 | £2,651 | €0 |
Dawn Invasion (IRE)
- Horse
- Dawn Invasion (IRE)
- Runs
- 16
- Wins
- 6
- Black-type wins
- 0
- Prize GB (£)
- £74,476
- Prize IRE (€)
- €27,490
Beggars Belief (IRE)
- Horse
- Beggars Belief (IRE)
- Runs
- 9
- Wins
- 2
- Black-type wins
- 0
- Prize GB (£)
- £8,096
- Prize IRE (€)
- €0
Wildmoor (GB)
- Horse
- Wildmoor (GB)
- Runs
- 19
- Wins
- 2
- Black-type wins
- 0
- Prize GB (£)
- £6,878
- Prize IRE (€)
- €0
Magic Harp (IRE)
- Horse
- Magic Harp (IRE)
- Runs
- 2
- Wins
- 0
- Black-type wins
- 0
- Prize GB (£)
- £0
- Prize IRE (€)
- €0
Epitre (FR)
- Horse
- Epitre (FR)
- Runs
- 11
- Wins
- 0
- Black-type wins
- 0
- Prize GB (£)
- £2,651
- Prize IRE (€)
- €0
Top 12 by best win level, then wins.
Ratings
Official ratings
| Code | Current OR | Highest OR | Lowest OR | Last winning OR | Last win | Rated runs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flat | 77 | 77 | 70 | 70 | 11 Oct 99 | 6 |
Flat
- Code
- Flat
- Current OR
- 77
- Highest OR
- 77
- Lowest OR
- 70
- Last winning OR
- 70
- Last win
- 11 Oct 99
- Rated runs
- 6
Current OR here is the mark carried on the latest run in each code; the page header uses a newer declared mark where one exists.
Official rating by run
| Date | Course | Code | OR | Change | Pos |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Nov 99 | Windsor | Flat | 77 | 7 | 17/20 |
| 11 Oct 99 | Leicester | Flat | 70 | 0 | 1/19 |
| 21 Sep 99 | Warwick | Flat | 70 | -4 | 1/14 |
| 14 Aug 99 | Ripon | Flat | 74 | -2 | 10/11 |
| 28 Jul 99 | Goodwood | Flat | 76 | -1 | 12/13 |
| 4 Jun 99 | Goodwood | Flat | 77 | - | 3/7 |
- 17/204 Nov 99 · Windsor
All fields
- Date
- 4 Nov 99
- Course
- Windsor
- Code
- Flat
- OR
- 77
- Change
- 7
- Pos
- 17/20
- 1/1911 Oct 99 · Leicester
All fields
- Date
- 11 Oct 99
- Course
- Leicester
- Code
- Flat
- OR
- 70
- Change
- 0
- Pos
- 1/19
- 1/1421 Sep 99 · Warwick
All fields
- Date
- 21 Sep 99
- Course
- Warwick
- Code
- Flat
- OR
- 70
- Change
- -4
- Pos
- 1/14
- 10/1114 Aug 99 · Ripon
All fields
- Date
- 14 Aug 99
- Course
- Ripon
- Code
- Flat
- OR
- 74
- Change
- -2
- Pos
- 10/11
- 12/1328 Jul 99 · Goodwood
All fields
- Date
- 28 Jul 99
- Course
- Goodwood
- Code
- Flat
- OR
- 76
- Change
- -1
- Pos
- 12/13
- 3/74 Jun 99 · Goodwood
All fields
- Date
- 4 Jun 99
- Course
- Goodwood
- Code
- Flat
- OR
- 77
- Change
- -
- Pos
- 3/7
Current mark v winning marks
| Code | Current OR | OR last run | Change | Last winning OR | Last win | v last winning | Highest winning OR | v highest winning | Highest OR | v highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flat | 77 | 77 | 0 | 70 | 11 Oct 99 | 7 | 70 | 7 | 77 | 0 |
Flat
- Code
- Flat
- Current OR
- 77
- OR last run
- 77
- Change
- 0
- Last winning OR
- 70
- Last win
- 11 Oct 99
- v last winning
- 7
- Highest winning OR
- 70
- v highest winning
- 7
- Highest OR
- 77
- v highest
- 0
Differences are current OR minus the mark shown (positive = higher now). Current OR in the main code uses a newer declared or published mark where one exists.
Family
Dam summary
- G1 winners
- 0
- Produce
- 5 winners from 8 runners
Full siblings
No other foal by Common Grounds (GB) out of Perfect Alibi I (GB) has raced in Britain or Ireland.
Half siblings
By Danehill (USA)
- Acquittal (IRE)2W · 71R
By Last Tycoon (IRE)
- Final Trial (IRE)1W · 18R
By Night Shift (USA)
- Likely Story (IRE)2W · 10R · 1 black-type
By Marju (IRE)
- Saafend Boy (GB)1W · 9R
By Hector Protector (USA)
- Peter The Great (IRE)0W · 9R
By Zafonic (USA)
- Miss Trial (GB)0W · 7R
By Daylami (IRE)
- Magnushomesdotcom (IRE)0W · 7R
Female line
- 1Perfect Alibi I (GB)
Notable relatives
Half-sister
- Likely Story (IRE)2W · 10R · 1 black-type
Niece (out of a sibling)
- Squaw Dance (GB)2W · 12R · 1 black-type
In brief
When was Beggars Belief foaled?
Beggars Belief (IRE) was foaled in 1996.
Who are the sire and dam of Beggars Belief?
Beggars Belief (IRE) is by Common Grounds (GB) out of Perfect Alibi I (GB), a daughter of Law Society (USA).
Who trained Beggars Belief?
Beggars Belief (IRE) was trained by John Dunlop and owned by Clive Washbourn at the time of the last run in Britain or Ireland.
What is Beggars Belief's race record?
In Britain and Ireland, Beggars Belief (IRE) won 2 of 9 races (22%).
What is Beggars Belief's biggest win?
Beggars Belief (IRE)'s biggest win in Britain or Ireland came in the Shelduck Fillies' Handicap Class E at Leicester on 11 October 1999.
Has Beggars Belief ever been beaten?
Beggars Belief (IRE) was beaten 7 times in 9 runs in Britain and Ireland, the first time on 16 April 1999 at Newbury (10th of 10).
What was Beggars Belief's official rating?
Beggars Belief (IRE) was last officially rated 77 on the Flat (also the career high).
Is Beggars Belief still racing?
Beggars Belief (IRE) last ran in Britain or Ireland on 4 November 1999 at Windsor in the Tote Ten To Follow Stakes Showcase Handicap Class D, finishing 17th of 20, and has not run there since.
Is Beggars Belief related to any top horses?
Beggars Belief (IRE)'s black-type relatives in Britain and Ireland include Likely Story (IRE) (half-sister, Listed winner) and Squaw Dance (GB) (niece, Listed winner), from the Perfect Alibi I (GB) family.
What is Beggars Belief's record at Warwick?
Beggars Belief (IRE) ran most often at Warwick, with 1 win from 2 runs there.
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