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Better Days Ahead (IRE) silks

Horse profile

Better Days Ahead

Milan (GB) × Bonnie And Bright (IRE) (Topanoora (IRE))
Sex
gelding
Foaled
2018
Colour
bay
Highest OR
154
Record (GB & IRE)
5 wins from 17 runs (29%)
Prize money (GB & IRE)
£60,463 GB · €107,090 IRE
Official rating
154 (Jumps)
Last run (GB & IRE)
6 Apr 2026, Fairyhouse (IRE) (6/30)
Last win (GB & IRE)
9 Feb 2025, Navan (IRE)
Recent form
2116F1421312136226

Better Days Ahead has no declared runs or entries in Britain or Ireland at the moment.

Form

Race record

DateCoursePosSPBtnJockeyTrainerRaceClassTypeDistGoingWgtORHeadgearWinner / 2ndWinner prizeDaysFuture form
6 Apr 26Fairyhouse (IRE)6/3011/1distMr R JamesGordon ElliottBOYLE Sports Irish Grand National Chase (Extended Handicap Chase)Grade 3Chase3m5fYielding to Soft11-5154tSoldier In Milan (IRE)€269,500370/10
28 Feb 26Navan (IRE)2/45/12¼Sam EwingGordon ElliottBOYLE Sports Webster Cup ChaseGrade 2Chase2m4½fHeavy11-8152tJames Du Berlais (FR)€26,550200/2
8 Feb 26Navan (IRE)2/6100/302½Danny GilliganGordon ElliottWilliam Hill Boyne HurdleGrade 2Hurdle2m6fHeavy11-3145tStaffordshire Knot (IRE)€26,5502930/4
21 Apr 25Fairyhouse (IRE)6/3016/127¼Mr R JamesGordon ElliottBoyleSports Irish Grand National Chase (Extended Handicap Chase)Grade 3Chase3m5fSoft to Heavy11-5154tHaiti Couleurs (FR)€270,000401/27
12 Mar 25Cheltenham3/713/24¼Jack KennedyGordon ElliottBrown Advisory Novices' ChaseGrade 1Chase3m½fGood to Soft11-7152tLecky Watson (IRE)£112,760310/6
9 Feb 25Navan (IRE)1/51/2Fwon nkSam EwingGordon ElliottWilliam Hill Best Odds Guaranteed Novice ChaseGrade 2Chase3mSoft to Heavy11-3152tStellar Story (IRE)€22,125450/4
26 Dec 24Leopardstown (IRE)2/410/11FhdDanny GilliganGordon ElliottRacing Post Long Distance Novice ChaseGrade 1Chase3m½fGood to Yielding11-10-tCroke Park (IRE)€59,000390/3
17 Nov 24Navan (IRE)1/42/1won 4Jack KennedyGordon ElliottRace And Stay Irish EBF Beginners ChaseNon-handicap (unclassified)Chase2m4½fYielding11-12-tSlade Steel (IRE)€9,1452000/3
1 May 24Punchestown (IRE)3/79/24¾Danny GilliganGordon ElliottChannor Real Estate Group Novice HurdleGrade 1Hurdle3mGood to Yielding11-10145tDancing City (FR)€73,750473/6
15 Mar 24Cheltenham1/215/1won 1½Danny GilliganGordon ElliottMartin Pipe Conditional Jockeys' Handicap HurdleClass 2Hurdle2m4½fHeavy11-7140tWaterford Whispers (IRE)£39,023553/19
20 Jan 24Navan (IRE)2/53/110Jack KennedyGordon ElliottRace Displays Rated Novice HurdleNon-handicap (unclassified)Hurdle2mSoft to Heavy11-13134tAsian Master (IRE)€9,735420/4
9 Dec 23Navan (IRE)4/55/15½Jordan GainfordGordon ElliottTote Navan Novice HurdleGrade 2Hurdle2m4fHeavy11-3-tSlade Steel (IRE)€21,535150/4
24 Nov 23Fairyhouse (IRE)1/72/9Fwon 11Jack KennedyGordon ElliottSign Up To GavinLynchRacing.com Maiden HurdleNon-handicap (unclassified)Hurdle2m7½fSoft to Heavy11-12-tMetalor (IRE)€6,195141/6
10 Nov 23Down Royal (IRE)F/158/15F-Jack KennedyGordon ElliottIrish Stallion Farms EBF Maiden HurdleNon-handicap (unclassified)Hurdle2m6½fSoft11-12-tZefiro Dodville (FR)€7,6702400/12
15 Mar 23Cheltenham16/2110/123¾Mr J J CoddGordon ElliottWeatherbys Champion BumperGrade 1NH Flat2m½fSoft11-7123-A Dream To Share (IRE)£45,5601018/20
4 Dec 22Fairyhouse (IRE)1/515/8won 3¼Mr J J CoddGordon ElliottBar One Racing Giving Cash Back Daily (Pro/Am) Flat RaceNon-handicap (unclassified)NH Flat2mSoft11-7--Chapeau De Soleil (IRE)€5,900300/4
4 Nov 22Down Royal (IRE)2/31/3F1¼Mr J J CoddGordon ElliottWorkPal INH Flat RaceNon-handicap (unclassified)NH Flat2m1fYielding to Soft11-7--Carnfunnock (IRE)€7,080-1/2
  • 6/306 Apr 26 · Fairyhouse (IRE)11/1

    BOYLE Sports Irish Grand National Chase (Extended Handicap Chase)

    Grade 33m5fYielding to Soft

    All fields
    Date
    6 Apr 26
    Pos
    6/30
    SP
    11/1
    Btn
    dist
    Race
    BOYLE Sports Irish Grand National Chase (Extended Handicap Chase)
    Class
    Grade 3
    Type
    Chase
    Dist
    3m5f
    Going
    Yielding to Soft
    Wgt
    11-5
    OR
    154
    Headgear
    t
    Winner prize
    €269,500
    Days
    37
    Future form
    0/10
  • 2/428 Feb 26 · Navan (IRE)5/1

    BOYLE Sports Webster Cup Chase

    Grade 22m4½fHeavy

    All fields
    Date
    28 Feb 26
    Pos
    2/4
    SP
    5/1
    Btn
    2¼
    Jockey
    Sam Ewing
    Race
    BOYLE Sports Webster Cup Chase
    Class
    Grade 2
    Type
    Chase
    Dist
    2m4½f
    Going
    Heavy
    Wgt
    11-8
    OR
    152
    Headgear
    t
    Winner prize
    €26,550
    Days
    20
    Future form
    0/2
  • 2/68 Feb 26 · Navan (IRE)100/30

    William Hill Boyne Hurdle

    Grade 22m6fHeavy

    All fields
    Date
    8 Feb 26
    Pos
    2/6
    SP
    100/30
    Btn
    2½
    Race
    William Hill Boyne Hurdle
    Class
    Grade 2
    Type
    Hurdle
    Dist
    2m6f
    Going
    Heavy
    Wgt
    11-3
    OR
    145
    Headgear
    t
    Winner prize
    €26,550
    Days
    293
    Future form
    0/4
  • 6/3021 Apr 25 · Fairyhouse (IRE)16/1

    BoyleSports Irish Grand National Chase (Extended Handicap Chase)

    Grade 33m5fSoft to Heavy

    All fields
    Date
    21 Apr 25
    Pos
    6/30
    SP
    16/1
    Btn
    27¼
    Race
    BoyleSports Irish Grand National Chase (Extended Handicap Chase)
    Class
    Grade 3
    Type
    Chase
    Dist
    3m5f
    Going
    Soft to Heavy
    Wgt
    11-5
    OR
    154
    Headgear
    t
    Winner prize
    €270,000
    Days
    40
    Future form
    1/27
  • 3/712 Mar 25 · Cheltenham13/2

    Brown Advisory Novices' Chase

    Grade 13m½fGood to Soft

    All fields
    Date
    12 Mar 25
    Pos
    3/7
    SP
    13/2
    Btn
    4¼
    Race
    Brown Advisory Novices' Chase
    Class
    Grade 1
    Type
    Chase
    Dist
    3m½f
    Going
    Good to Soft
    Wgt
    11-7
    OR
    152
    Headgear
    t
    Winner / 2nd
    Lecky Watson (IRE)
    Winner prize
    £112,760
    Days
    31
    Future form
    0/6
  • 1/59 Feb 25 · Navan (IRE)1/2F

    William Hill Best Odds Guaranteed Novice Chase

    Grade 23mSoft to Heavy

    All fields
    Date
    9 Feb 25
    Pos
    1/5
    SP
    1/2F
    Btn
    won nk
    Jockey
    Sam Ewing
    Race
    William Hill Best Odds Guaranteed Novice Chase
    Class
    Grade 2
    Type
    Chase
    Dist
    3m
    Going
    Soft to Heavy
    Wgt
    11-3
    OR
    152
    Headgear
    t
    Winner prize
    €22,125
    Days
    45
    Future form
    0/4
  • 2/426 Dec 24 · Leopardstown (IRE)10/11F

    Racing Post Long Distance Novice Chase

    Grade 13m½fGood to Yielding

    All fields
    Date
    26 Dec 24
    Pos
    2/4
    SP
    10/11F
    Btn
    hd
    Race
    Racing Post Long Distance Novice Chase
    Class
    Grade 1
    Type
    Chase
    Dist
    3m½f
    Going
    Good to Yielding
    Wgt
    11-10
    OR
    -
    Headgear
    t
    Winner / 2nd
    Croke Park (IRE)
    Winner prize
    €59,000
    Days
    39
    Future form
    0/3
  • 1/417 Nov 24 · Navan (IRE)2/1

    Race And Stay Irish EBF Beginners Chase

    Non-handicap (unclassified)2m4½fYielding

    All fields
    Date
    17 Nov 24
    Pos
    1/4
    SP
    2/1
    Btn
    won 4
    Race
    Race And Stay Irish EBF Beginners Chase
    Class
    Non-handicap (unclassified)
    Type
    Chase
    Dist
    2m4½f
    Going
    Yielding
    Wgt
    11-12
    OR
    -
    Headgear
    t
    Winner / 2nd
    Slade Steel (IRE)
    Winner prize
    €9,145
    Days
    200
    Future form
    0/3
  • 3/71 May 24 · Punchestown (IRE)9/2

    Channor Real Estate Group Novice Hurdle

    Grade 13mGood to Yielding

    All fields
    Date
    1 May 24
    Pos
    3/7
    SP
    9/2
    Btn
    4¾
    Race
    Channor Real Estate Group Novice Hurdle
    Class
    Grade 1
    Type
    Hurdle
    Dist
    3m
    Going
    Good to Yielding
    Wgt
    11-10
    OR
    145
    Headgear
    t
    Winner / 2nd
    Dancing City (FR)
    Winner prize
    €73,750
    Days
    47
    Future form
    3/6
  • 1/2115 Mar 24 · Cheltenham5/1

    Martin Pipe Conditional Jockeys' Handicap Hurdle

    Class 22m4½fHeavy

    All fields
    Date
    15 Mar 24
    Pos
    1/21
    SP
    5/1
    Btn
    won 1½
    Race
    Martin Pipe Conditional Jockeys' Handicap Hurdle
    Class
    Class 2
    Type
    Hurdle
    Dist
    2m4½f
    Going
    Heavy
    Wgt
    11-7
    OR
    140
    Headgear
    t
    Winner prize
    £39,023
    Days
    55
    Future form
    3/19
  • 2/520 Jan 24 · Navan (IRE)3/1

    Race Displays Rated Novice Hurdle

    Non-handicap (unclassified)2mSoft to Heavy

    All fields
    Date
    20 Jan 24
    Pos
    2/5
    SP
    3/1
    Btn
    10
    Race
    Race Displays Rated Novice Hurdle
    Class
    Non-handicap (unclassified)
    Type
    Hurdle
    Dist
    2m
    Going
    Soft to Heavy
    Wgt
    11-13
    OR
    134
    Headgear
    t
    Winner / 2nd
    Asian Master (IRE)
    Winner prize
    €9,735
    Days
    42
    Future form
    0/4
  • 4/59 Dec 23 · Navan (IRE)5/1

    Tote Navan Novice Hurdle

    Grade 22m4fHeavy

    All fields
    Date
    9 Dec 23
    Pos
    4/5
    SP
    5/1
    Btn
    5½
    Race
    Tote Navan Novice Hurdle
    Class
    Grade 2
    Type
    Hurdle
    Dist
    2m4f
    Going
    Heavy
    Wgt
    11-3
    OR
    -
    Headgear
    t
    Winner / 2nd
    Slade Steel (IRE)
    Winner prize
    €21,535
    Days
    15
    Future form
    0/4
  • 1/724 Nov 23 · Fairyhouse (IRE)2/9F

    Sign Up To GavinLynchRacing.com Maiden Hurdle

    Non-handicap (unclassified)2m7½fSoft to Heavy

    All fields
    Date
    24 Nov 23
    Pos
    1/7
    SP
    2/9F
    Btn
    won 11
    Race
    Sign Up To GavinLynchRacing.com Maiden Hurdle
    Class
    Non-handicap (unclassified)
    Type
    Hurdle
    Dist
    2m7½f
    Going
    Soft to Heavy
    Wgt
    11-12
    OR
    -
    Headgear
    t
    Winner / 2nd
    Metalor (IRE)
    Winner prize
    €6,195
    Days
    14
    Future form
    1/6
  • F/1510 Nov 23 · Down Royal (IRE)8/15F

    Irish Stallion Farms EBF Maiden Hurdle

    Non-handicap (unclassified)2m6½fSoft

    All fields
    Date
    10 Nov 23
    Pos
    F/15
    SP
    8/15F
    Btn
    -
    Race
    Irish Stallion Farms EBF Maiden Hurdle
    Class
    Non-handicap (unclassified)
    Type
    Hurdle
    Dist
    2m6½f
    Going
    Soft
    Wgt
    11-12
    OR
    -
    Headgear
    t
    Winner prize
    €7,670
    Days
    240
    Future form
    0/12
  • 16/2115 Mar 23 · Cheltenham10/1

    Weatherbys Champion Bumper

    Grade 12m½fSoft

    All fields
    Date
    15 Mar 23
    Pos
    16/21
    SP
    10/1
    Btn
    23¾
    Race
    Weatherbys Champion Bumper
    Class
    Grade 1
    Type
    NH Flat
    Dist
    2m½f
    Going
    Soft
    Wgt
    11-7
    OR
    123
    Headgear
    -
    Winner prize
    £45,560
    Days
    101
    Future form
    8/20
  • 1/54 Dec 22 · Fairyhouse (IRE)15/8

    Bar One Racing Giving Cash Back Daily (Pro/Am) Flat Race

    Non-handicap (unclassified)2mSoft

    All fields
    Date
    4 Dec 22
    Pos
    1/5
    SP
    15/8
    Btn
    won 3¼
    Race
    Bar One Racing Giving Cash Back Daily (Pro/Am) Flat Race
    Class
    Non-handicap (unclassified)
    Type
    NH Flat
    Dist
    2m
    Going
    Soft
    Wgt
    11-7
    OR
    -
    Headgear
    -
    Winner prize
    €5,900
    Days
    30
    Future form
    0/4
  • 2/34 Nov 22 · Down Royal (IRE)1/3F

    WorkPal INH Flat Race

    Non-handicap (unclassified)2m1fYielding to Soft

    All fields
    Date
    4 Nov 22
    Pos
    2/3
    SP
    1/3F
    Btn
    1¼
    Race
    WorkPal INH Flat Race
    Class
    Non-handicap (unclassified)
    Type
    NH Flat
    Dist
    2m1f
    Going
    Yielding to Soft
    Wgt
    11-7
    OR
    -
    Headgear
    -
    Winner / 2nd
    Carnfunnock (IRE)
    Winner prize
    €7,080
    Days
    -
    Future form
    1/2

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
21 Apr 25Fairyhouse (IRE)BoyleSports Irish Grand National Chase (Extended Handicap Chase)6/30Haiti Couleurs (FR)16 Nov 25NewburyPertemps Network Handicap Hurdle
1 May 24Punchestown (IRE)Channor Real Estate Group Novice Hurdle3/7Dancing City (FR)110 Dec 24Punchestown (IRE)Irish Stallion Farms EBF Beginners Chase
1 May 24Punchestown (IRE)Channor Real Estate Group Novice Hurdle3/7Stellar Story (IRE)423 Nov 24Punchestown (IRE)Boodles Florida Pearl Novice Chase
1 May 24Punchestown (IRE)Channor Real Estate Group Novice Hurdle3/7Lecky Watson (IRE)516 Dec 24Naas (IRE)Bar One Racing '100% Acca Boost On Self Service Terminals' Beginners Chase
15 Mar 24CheltenhamMartin Pipe Conditional Jockeys' Handicap Hurdle1/21Quai De Bourbon (FR)320 Apr 24AyrTennent's Novices' Hurdle
15 Mar 24CheltenhamMartin Pipe Conditional Jockeys' Handicap Hurdle1/21Magic Tricks (FR)-6 May 24Down Royal (IRE)Club Orange Beginners Chase
15 Mar 24CheltenhamMartin Pipe Conditional Jockeys' Handicap Hurdle1/21Angels Breath (IRE)-8 Jan 25TauntonGeoffrey Bosley 'Tally Ho' Open Hunters' Chase
24 Nov 23Fairyhouse (IRE)Sign Up To GavinLynchRacing.com Maiden Hurdle1/7Kalanisi Flash (IRE)410 May 24Downpatrick (IRE)Road Stud Installations Maiden Hurdle
15 Mar 23CheltenhamWeatherbys Champion Bumper16/21A Dream To Share (IRE)126 Apr 23Punchestown (IRE)Race & Stay At Punchestown Champion I.N.H. Flat Race
15 Mar 23CheltenhamWeatherbys Champion Bumper16/21Captain Teague (IRE)313 Oct 23ChepstowUnibet Persian War Novices' Hurdle
15 Mar 23CheltenhamWeatherbys Champion Bumper16/21Loughglynn (IRE)916 Nov 23Punchestown (IRE)Connolly's RED MILLS Irish EBF Auction Maiden Hurdle
15 Mar 23CheltenhamWeatherbys Champion Bumper16/21Chapeau De Soleil (IRE)107 Dec 23Clonmel (IRE)ClonmelRaces.ie (Q.R.) Maiden Hurdle
15 Mar 23CheltenhamWeatherbys Champion Bumper16/21Encanto Bruno (IRE)118 Jul 23Bellewstown (IRE)Bar One Racing Price Boosts All Channels Maiden Hurdle
15 Mar 23CheltenhamWeatherbys Champion Bumper16/21Queens Gamble (IRE)121 May 23Warwickeventmasters.co.uk Mares' Maiden Hurdle
15 Mar 23CheltenhamWeatherbys Champion Bumper16/21Favour And Fortune (IRE)1424 Oct 23HerefordVickers.Bet EBF "National Hunt" Novices' Hurdle
15 Mar 23CheltenhamWeatherbys Champion Bumper16/21Westport Cove (FR)2123 Nov 23Thurles (IRE)Start Christmas Here December 17th (Q.R.) Maiden Hurdle
4 Nov 22Down Royal (IRE)WorkPal INH Flat Race2/3Carnfunnock (IRE)129 Nov 22AyrVirgin Bet Novices' Hurdle
  • 6/3021 Apr 25 · Fairyhouse (IRE)

    BoyleSports Irish Grand National Chase (Extended Handicap Chase)

    All fields
    Date
    21 Apr 25
    Race
    BoyleSports Irish Grand National Chase (Extended Handicap Chase)
    This horse
    6/30
    Winner next time
    Haiti Couleurs (FR)
    Their pos
    1
    Won on
    6 Nov 25
    Race won
    Pertemps Network Handicap Hurdle
  • 3/71 May 24 · Punchestown (IRE)

    Channor Real Estate Group Novice Hurdle

    All fields
    Date
    1 May 24
    Race
    Channor Real Estate Group Novice Hurdle
    This horse
    3/7
    Winner next time
    Dancing City (FR)
    Their pos
    1
    Won on
    10 Dec 24
    Race won
    Irish Stallion Farms EBF Beginners Chase
  • 3/71 May 24 · Punchestown (IRE)

    Channor Real Estate Group Novice Hurdle

    All fields
    Date
    1 May 24
    Race
    Channor Real Estate Group Novice Hurdle
    This horse
    3/7
    Winner next time
    Stellar Story (IRE)
    Their pos
    4
    Won on
    23 Nov 24
    Race won
    Boodles Florida Pearl Novice Chase
  • 3/71 May 24 · Punchestown (IRE)

    Channor Real Estate Group Novice Hurdle

    All fields
    Date
    1 May 24
    Race
    Channor Real Estate Group Novice Hurdle
    This horse
    3/7
    Winner next time
    Lecky Watson (IRE)
    Their pos
    5
    Won on
    16 Dec 24
    Race won
    Bar One Racing '100% Acca Boost On Self Service Terminals' Beginners Chase
  • 1/2115 Mar 24 · Cheltenham

    Martin Pipe Conditional Jockeys' Handicap Hurdle

    All fields
    Date
    15 Mar 24
    Race
    Martin Pipe Conditional Jockeys' Handicap Hurdle
    This horse
    1/21
    Winner next time
    Quai De Bourbon (FR)
    Their pos
    3
    Won on
    20 Apr 24
    At
    Ayr
    Race won
    Tennent's Novices' Hurdle
  • 1/2115 Mar 24 · Cheltenham

    Martin Pipe Conditional Jockeys' Handicap Hurdle

    All fields
    Date
    15 Mar 24
    Race
    Martin Pipe Conditional Jockeys' Handicap Hurdle
    This horse
    1/21
    Winner next time
    Magic Tricks (FR)
    Their pos
    -
    Won on
    6 May 24
    Race won
    Club Orange Beginners Chase
  • 1/2115 Mar 24 · Cheltenham

    Martin Pipe Conditional Jockeys' Handicap Hurdle

    All fields
    Date
    15 Mar 24
    Race
    Martin Pipe Conditional Jockeys' Handicap Hurdle
    This horse
    1/21
    Winner next time
    Angels Breath (IRE)
    Their pos
    -
    Won on
    8 Jan 25
    Race won
    Geoffrey Bosley 'Tally Ho' Open Hunters' Chase
  • 1/724 Nov 23 · Fairyhouse (IRE)

    Sign Up To GavinLynchRacing.com Maiden Hurdle

    All fields
    Date
    24 Nov 23
    Race
    Sign Up To GavinLynchRacing.com Maiden Hurdle
    This horse
    1/7
    Winner next time
    Kalanisi Flash (IRE)
    Their pos
    4
    Won on
    10 May 24
    Race won
    Road Stud Installations Maiden Hurdle
  • 16/2115 Mar 23 · Cheltenham

    Weatherbys Champion Bumper

    All fields
    Date
    15 Mar 23
    Race
    Weatherbys Champion Bumper
    This horse
    16/21
    Winner next time
    A Dream To Share (IRE)
    Their pos
    1
    Won on
    26 Apr 23
    Race won
    Race & Stay At Punchestown Champion I.N.H. Flat Race
  • 16/2115 Mar 23 · Cheltenham

    Weatherbys Champion Bumper

    All fields
    Date
    15 Mar 23
    Race
    Weatherbys Champion Bumper
    This horse
    16/21
    Winner next time
    Captain Teague (IRE)
    Their pos
    3
    Won on
    13 Oct 23
    Race won
    Unibet Persian War Novices' Hurdle
  • 16/2115 Mar 23 · Cheltenham

    Weatherbys Champion Bumper

    All fields
    Date
    15 Mar 23
    Race
    Weatherbys Champion Bumper
    This horse
    16/21
    Winner next time
    Loughglynn (IRE)
    Their pos
    9
    Won on
    16 Nov 23
    Race won
    Connolly's RED MILLS Irish EBF Auction Maiden Hurdle
  • 16/2115 Mar 23 · Cheltenham

    Weatherbys Champion Bumper

    All fields
    Date
    15 Mar 23
    Race
    Weatherbys Champion Bumper
    This horse
    16/21
    Winner next time
    Chapeau De Soleil (IRE)
    Their pos
    10
    Won on
    7 Dec 23
    Race won
    ClonmelRaces.ie (Q.R.) Maiden Hurdle
  • 16/2115 Mar 23 · Cheltenham

    Weatherbys Champion Bumper

    All fields
    Date
    15 Mar 23
    Race
    Weatherbys Champion Bumper
    This horse
    16/21
    Winner next time
    Encanto Bruno (IRE)
    Their pos
    11
    Won on
    8 Jul 23
    Race won
    Bar One Racing Price Boosts All Channels Maiden Hurdle
  • 16/2115 Mar 23 · Cheltenham

    Weatherbys Champion Bumper

    All fields
    Date
    15 Mar 23
    Race
    Weatherbys Champion Bumper
    This horse
    16/21
    Winner next time
    Queens Gamble (IRE)
    Their pos
    12
    Won on
    1 May 23
    Race won
    eventmasters.co.uk Mares' Maiden Hurdle
  • 16/2115 Mar 23 · Cheltenham

    Weatherbys Champion Bumper

    All fields
    Date
    15 Mar 23
    Race
    Weatherbys Champion Bumper
    This horse
    16/21
    Winner next time
    Favour And Fortune (IRE)
    Their pos
    14
    Won on
    24 Oct 23
    Race won
    Vickers.Bet EBF "National Hunt" Novices' Hurdle
  • 16/2115 Mar 23 · Cheltenham

    Weatherbys Champion Bumper

    All fields
    Date
    15 Mar 23
    Race
    Weatherbys Champion Bumper
    This horse
    16/21
    Winner next time
    Westport Cove (FR)
    Their pos
    21
    Won on
    23 Nov 23
    Race won
    Start Christmas Here December 17th (Q.R.) Maiden Hurdle
  • 2/34 Nov 22 · Down Royal (IRE)

    WorkPal INH Flat Race

    All fields
    Date
    4 Nov 22
    Race
    WorkPal INH Flat Race
    This horse
    2/3
    Winner next time
    Carnfunnock (IRE)
    Their pos
    1
    Won on
    29 Nov 22
    At
    Ayr
    Race won
    Virgin Bet Novices' Hurdle

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 yardOR first runOR last runBest ORRunsWins2nd3rdWin %Place %Prize GB (£)Prize IRE (€)
Gordon Elliott4 Nov 226 Apr 262/31231541541755229.4%41.2%£60,463€107,090
Gordon Elliott
First run
4 Nov 22
Last run
6 Apr 26
First run for yard
2/3
OR first run
123
OR last run
154
Best OR
154
Runs
17
Wins
5
2nd
5
3rd
2
Win %
29.4%
Place %
41.2%
Prize GB (£)
£60,463
Prize IRE (€)
€107,090

Trained by one trainer throughout its British and Irish career.

Stats

Career summary by code (GB & IRE)

CodeRunsWins2nd3rdWin %Place %Prize GB (£)Prize IRE (€)Best ORFirst runLast run
National Hunt1755229.4%41.2%£60,463€107,0901544 Nov 226 Apr 26
National Hunt
Code
National Hunt
Runs
17
Wins
5
2nd
5
3rd
2
Win %
29.4%
Place %
41.2%
Prize GB (£)
£60,463
Prize IRE (€)
€107,090
Best OR
154
First run
4 Nov 22
Last run
6 Apr 26

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 (€)
Hurdle722128.6%57.1%£39,023€30,590
Chase722128.6%28.6%£21,440€68,320
NH Flat311033.3%33.3%£0€8,180
Hurdle
Race type
Hurdle
Runs
7
Wins
2
2nd
2
3rd
1
Win %
28.6%
Place %
57.1%
Prize GB (£)
£39,023
Prize IRE (€)
€30,590
Chase
Race type
Chase
Runs
7
Wins
2
2nd
2
3rd
1
Win %
28.6%
Place %
28.6%
Prize GB (£)
£21,440
Prize IRE (€)
€68,320
NH Flat
Race type
NH Flat
Runs
3
Wins
1
2nd
1
3rd
0
Win %
33.3%
Place %
33.3%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€8,180

By going

GoingRunsWins2nd3rdWin %Place %Prize GB (£)Prize IRE (€)
Good to Yielding20110.0%0.0%£0€30,250
Good to Soft10010.0%0.0%£21,440€0
Yielding1100100.0%100.0%£0€9,145
Yielding to Soft20100.0%0.0%£0€6,780
Soft310033.3%33.3%£0€5,900
Soft to Heavy421050.0%75.0%£0€36,455
Heavy412025.0%50.0%£39,023€18,560
Good to Yielding
Going
Good to Yielding
Runs
2
Wins
0
2nd
1
3rd
1
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€30,250
Good to Soft
Going
Good to Soft
Runs
1
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
1
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£21,440
Prize IRE (€)
€0
Yielding
Going
Yielding
Runs
1
Wins
1
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
100.0%
Place %
100.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€9,145
Yielding to Soft
Going
Yielding to Soft
Runs
2
Wins
0
2nd
1
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€6,780
Soft
Going
Soft
Runs
3
Wins
1
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
33.3%
Place %
33.3%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€5,900
Soft to Heavy
Going
Soft to Heavy
Runs
4
Wins
2
2nd
1
3rd
0
Win %
50.0%
Place %
75.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€36,455
Heavy
Going
Heavy
Runs
4
Wins
1
2nd
2
3rd
0
Win %
25.0%
Place %
50.0%
Prize GB (£)
£39,023
Prize IRE (€)
€18,560

By distance

DistanceRunsWins2nd3rdWin %Place %Prize GB (£)Prize IRE (€)
2m to 2m1f412025.0%50.0%£0€11,315
2m2f to 2m5f421050.0%50.0%£39,023€19,155
2m6f to 3m1f722228.6%42.9%£21,440€67,120
3m2f and over20000.0%0.0%£0€9,500
2m to 2m1f
Distance
2m to 2m1f
Runs
4
Wins
1
2nd
2
3rd
0
Win %
25.0%
Place %
50.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€11,315
2m2f to 2m5f
Distance
2m2f to 2m5f
Runs
4
Wins
2
2nd
1
3rd
0
Win %
50.0%
Place %
50.0%
Prize GB (£)
£39,023
Prize IRE (€)
€19,155
2m6f to 3m1f
Distance
2m6f to 3m1f
Runs
7
Wins
2
2nd
2
3rd
2
Win %
28.6%
Place %
42.9%
Prize GB (£)
£21,440
Prize IRE (€)
€67,120
3m2f and over
Distance
3m2f and over
Runs
2
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€9,500

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 (€)
Navan (IRE)623033.3%66.7%£0€52,965
Fairyhouse (IRE)420050.0%50.0%£0€21,595
Cheltenham310133.3%33.3%£60,463€0
Down Royal (IRE)20100.0%0.0%£0€2,280
Leopardstown (IRE)10100.0%0.0%£0€19,000
Punchestown (IRE)10010.0%0.0%£0€11,250
Navan (IRE)
Runs
6
Wins
2
2nd
3
3rd
0
Win %
33.3%
Place %
66.7%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€52,965
Fairyhouse (IRE)
Runs
4
Wins
2
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
50.0%
Place %
50.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€21,595
Cheltenham
Runs
3
Wins
1
2nd
0
3rd
1
Win %
33.3%
Place %
33.3%
Prize GB (£)
£60,463
Prize IRE (€)
€0
Down Royal (IRE)
Runs
2
Wins
0
2nd
1
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€2,280
Leopardstown (IRE)
Runs
1
Wins
0
2nd
1
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€19,000
Punchestown (IRE)
Runs
1
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
1
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€11,250

By class

ClassRunsWins2nd3rdWin %Place %Prize GB (£)Prize IRE (€)
Grade 140120.0%0.0%£21,440€30,250
Grade 2412025.0%50.0%£0€40,685
Grade 320000.0%0.0%£0€9,500
Class 21100100.0%100.0%£39,023€0
Non-handicap (unclassified)632050.0%66.7%£0€26,655
Grade 1
Class
Grade 1
Runs
4
Wins
0
2nd
1
3rd
2
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£21,440
Prize IRE (€)
€30,250
Grade 2
Class
Grade 2
Runs
4
Wins
1
2nd
2
3rd
0
Win %
25.0%
Place %
50.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€40,685
Grade 3
Class
Grade 3
Runs
2
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€9,500
Class 2
Class
Class 2
Runs
1
Wins
1
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
100.0%
Place %
100.0%
Prize GB (£)
£39,023
Prize IRE (€)
€0
Non-handicap (unclassified)
Class
Non-handicap (unclassified)
Runs
6
Wins
3
2nd
2
3rd
0
Win %
50.0%
Place %
66.7%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€26,655

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 runners834037.5%50.0%£0€71,595
6 to 8 runners411225.0%50.0%£21,440€25,995
13 to 16 runners10000.0%0.0%£0€0
17+ runners410025.0%25.0%£39,023€9,500
2 to 5 runners
Runners
2 to 5 runners
Runs
8
Wins
3
2nd
4
3rd
0
Win %
37.5%
Place %
50.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€71,595
6 to 8 runners
Runners
6 to 8 runners
Runs
4
Wins
1
2nd
1
3rd
2
Win %
25.0%
Place %
50.0%
Prize GB (£)
£21,440
Prize IRE (€)
€25,995
13 to 16 runners
Runners
13 to 16 runners
Runs
1
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€0
17+ runners
Runners
17+ runners
Runs
4
Wins
1
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
25.0%
Place %
25.0%
Prize GB (£)
£39,023
Prize IRE (€)
€9,500

By month

MonthRunsWins2nd3rdWin %Place %Prize GB (£)Prize IRE (€)
January10100.0%100.0%£0€3,135
February312033.3%66.7%£0€39,225
March310133.3%33.3%£60,463€0
April20000.0%0.0%£0€9,500
May10010.0%0.0%£0€11,250
November421050.0%50.0%£0€17,620
December311033.3%33.3%£0€26,360
January
Month
January
Runs
1
Wins
0
2nd
1
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
100.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€3,135
February
Month
February
Runs
3
Wins
1
2nd
2
3rd
0
Win %
33.3%
Place %
66.7%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€39,225
March
Month
March
Runs
3
Wins
1
2nd
0
3rd
1
Win %
33.3%
Place %
33.3%
Prize GB (£)
£60,463
Prize IRE (€)
€0
April
Month
April
Runs
2
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€9,500
May
Month
May
Runs
1
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
1
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€11,250
November
Month
November
Runs
4
Wins
2
2nd
1
3rd
0
Win %
50.0%
Place %
50.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€17,620
December
Month
December
Runs
3
Wins
1
2nd
1
3rd
0
Win %
33.3%
Place %
33.3%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€26,360

By jockey

JockeyRunsWins2nd3rdWin %Place %Prize GB (£)Prize IRE (€)
Jack Kennedy521140.0%60.0%£21,440€18,475
Danny Gilligan412125.0%50.0%£39,023€38,800
Mr J J Codd311033.3%33.3%£0€8,180
Sam Ewing211050.0%50.0%£0€30,675
Mr R James20000.0%0.0%£0€9,500
Jordan Gainford10000.0%0.0%£0€1,460
Jack Kennedy
Runs
5
Wins
2
2nd
1
3rd
1
Win %
40.0%
Place %
60.0%
Prize GB (£)
£21,440
Prize IRE (€)
€18,475
Danny Gilligan
Runs
4
Wins
1
2nd
2
3rd
1
Win %
25.0%
Place %
50.0%
Prize GB (£)
£39,023
Prize IRE (€)
€38,800
Mr J J Codd
Runs
3
Wins
1
2nd
1
3rd
0
Win %
33.3%
Place %
33.3%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€8,180
Sam Ewing
Jockey
Sam Ewing
Runs
2
Wins
1
2nd
1
3rd
0
Win %
50.0%
Place %
50.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€30,675
Mr R James
Runs
2
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€9,500
Jordan Gainford
Runs
1
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€1,460

By trainer

TrainerRunsWins2nd3rdWin %Place %Prize GB (£)Prize IRE (€)
Gordon Elliott1755229.4%41.2%£60,463€107,090
Gordon Elliott
Runs
17
Wins
5
2nd
5
3rd
2
Win %
29.4%
Place %
41.2%
Prize GB (£)
£60,463
Prize IRE (€)
€107,090

By headgear

HeadgearRunsWins2nd3rdWin %Place %Prize GB (£)Prize IRE (€)
No headgear311033.3%33.3%£0€8,180
t1444228.6%42.9%£60,463€98,910
No headgear
Headgear
No headgear
Runs
3
Wins
1
2nd
1
3rd
0
Win %
33.3%
Place %
33.3%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€8,180
t
Headgear
t
Runs
14
Wins
4
2nd
4
3rd
2
Win %
28.6%
Place %
42.9%
Prize GB (£)
£60,463
Prize IRE (€)
€98,910

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 run10100.0%0.0%£0€2,280
8 to 14 days1100100.0%100.0%£0€6,195
15 to 30 days311033.3%33.3%£0€15,910
31 to 60 days822225.0%37.5%£60,463€65,010
61 to 120 days10000.0%0.0%£0€0
121 to 365 days311033.3%66.7%£0€17,695
Debut / no previous run
Days since last run
Debut / no previous run
Runs
1
Wins
0
2nd
1
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€2,280
8 to 14 days
Days since last run
8 to 14 days
Runs
1
Wins
1
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
100.0%
Place %
100.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€6,195
15 to 30 days
Days since last run
15 to 30 days
Runs
3
Wins
1
2nd
1
3rd
0
Win %
33.3%
Place %
33.3%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€15,910
31 to 60 days
Days since last run
31 to 60 days
Runs
8
Wins
2
2nd
2
3rd
2
Win %
25.0%
Place %
37.5%
Prize GB (£)
£60,463
Prize IRE (€)
€65,010
61 to 120 days
Days since last run
61 to 120 days
Runs
1
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€0
121 to 365 days
Days since last run
121 to 365 days
Runs
3
Wins
1
2nd
1
3rd
0
Win %
33.3%
Place %
66.7%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€17,695

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

By first-time headgear

HeadgearRunsWins2nd3rdWin %Place %Prize GB (£)Prize IRE (€)
First time in any headgear10000.0%0.0%£0€0
First time tongue strap10000.0%0.0%£0€0
Headgear, all items worn before1344230.8%46.2%£60,463€98,910
No headgear311033.3%33.3%£0€8,180
First time in any headgear
Headgear
First time in any headgear
Runs
1
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€0
First time tongue strap
Headgear
First time tongue strap
Runs
1
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€0
Headgear, all items worn before
Headgear
Headgear, all items worn before
Runs
13
Wins
4
2nd
4
3rd
2
Win %
30.8%
Place %
46.2%
Prize GB (£)
£60,463
Prize IRE (€)
€98,910
No headgear
Headgear
No headgear
Runs
3
Wins
1
2nd
1
3rd
0
Win %
33.3%
Place %
33.3%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€8,180

A run can count in more than one "first time" row (e.g. first-time blinkers and first headgear of any kind). First time is judged against earlier British and Irish runs only.

Pedigree

Pedigree

Sire branchMilan (GB)

Parent · 1

  1. SireMilan (GB)

Grandparents · 2

  1. Sire's sireSadler's Wells (USA)
  2. Sire's damKithanga (IRE)

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 branchBonnie And Bright (IRE)

Parent · 1

  1. DamBonnie And Bright (IRE)

Grandparents · 2

  1. Dam's sireTopanoora (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
Milan (GB)
Bonnie And Bright (IRE)
Sadler's Wells (USA)
Kithanga (IRE)
Topanoora (IRE)
Not traced
Not traced
Not traced
Not traced
Not traced
Not traced
Not traced
Not traced
Not traced

Breeding card

HorseBetter Days Ahead (IRE)
Sexgelding
Foaled2018
SireMilan (GB)
DamBonnie And Bright (IRE)
DamsireTopanoora (IRE)
Sire's sireSadler's Wells (USA)
Sire's damKithanga (IRE)
Dam's produce4 winners from 11 runners
Notable siblingAcey (IRE)

Female line

  1. Bonnie And Bright (IRE) · 4 winners from 11 runners

Sire, dam and damsire

SireDamDamsireBreederFoaledColourSexSire's avg winning distanceDamsire's avg winning distance
Milan (GB)Bonnie And Bright (IRE)Topanoora (IRE)T J Nagle25 May 18baygeldingFlat 13.7f · NH 2m5fFlat 10.9f · NH 2m3½f
Milan (GB)
Breeder
T J Nagle
Foaled
25 May 18
Colour
bay
Sex
gelding
Sire's avg winning distance
Flat 13.7f · NH 2m5f
Damsire's avg winning distance
Flat 10.9f · NH 2m3½f

Progeny of Milan (GB) in this horse's best conditions

ConditionRunsWinsPlacedWin %Place %This horse runsThis horse wins
All National Hunt runs16,6661,8874,77611.3%28.7%175
At 2m6f to 3m1f5,5186691,63312.1%29.6%72
On Soft going4,3174601,20110.7%27.8%73
At 2m6f to 3m1f on Soft going1,33314839911.1%29.9%32
All National Hunt runs
Condition
All National Hunt runs
Runs
16,666
Wins
1,887
Placed
4,776
Win %
11.3%
Place %
28.7%
This horse runs
17
This horse wins
5
At 2m6f to 3m1f
Condition
At 2m6f to 3m1f
Runs
5,518
Wins
669
Placed
1,633
Win %
12.1%
Place %
29.6%
This horse runs
7
This horse wins
2
On Soft going
Condition
On Soft going
Runs
4,317
Wins
460
Placed
1,201
Win %
10.7%
Place %
27.8%
This horse runs
7
This horse wins
3
At 2m6f to 3m1f on Soft going
Condition
At 2m6f to 3m1f on Soft going
Runs
1,333
Wins
148
Placed
399
Win %
11.1%
Place %
29.9%
This horse runs
3
This horse wins
2

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.

Milan (GB) × Topanoora (IRE) mares (the cross)

CodeRunnersWinnersWinners %Black-type winnersRunsWins2nd/3rdWin %Prize GB (£)Prize IRE (€)
National Hunt281242.9%2318376511.6%£184,563€277,882
National Hunt
Code
National Hunt
Runners
28
Winners
12
Winners %
42.9%
Black-type winners
2
Runs
318
Wins
37
2nd/3rd
65
Win %
11.6%
Prize GB (£)
£184,563
Prize IRE (€)
€277,882

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 (€)
Better Days Ahead (IRE)1751Group/Grade 2£60,463€107,090
Falcon Crest (IRE)721Group/Grade 2£0€36,240
Milan Bound (IRE)2260-£40,684€9,295
Who Owns Me (IRE)2750-£26,052€0
Nicole's Milan (IRE)4950-£0€50,509
Milosam (IRE)2240-£23,758€0
Milans Well (IRE)2130-£14,834€0
Acey (IRE)620-£0€14,599
Khalessi (IRE)1720-£0€23,647
Motown Girl (IRE)610-£0€12,917
Fly By Milan (IRE)710-£9,835€0
Getting Late (IRE)1110-£0€7,920
Better Days Ahead (IRE)
Runs
17
Wins
5
Black-type wins
1
Best win
Group/Grade 2
Prize GB (£)
£60,463
Prize IRE (€)
€107,090
Falcon Crest (IRE)
Runs
7
Wins
2
Black-type wins
1
Best win
Group/Grade 2
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€36,240
Milan Bound (IRE)
Runs
22
Wins
6
Black-type wins
0
Prize GB (£)
£40,684
Prize IRE (€)
€9,295
Who Owns Me (IRE)
Runs
27
Wins
5
Black-type wins
0
Prize GB (£)
£26,052
Prize IRE (€)
€0
Nicole's Milan (IRE)
Runs
49
Wins
5
Black-type wins
0
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€50,509
Milosam (IRE)
Runs
22
Wins
4
Black-type wins
0
Prize GB (£)
£23,758
Prize IRE (€)
€0
Milans Well (IRE)
Runs
21
Wins
3
Black-type wins
0
Prize GB (£)
£14,834
Prize IRE (€)
€0
Acey (IRE)
Runs
6
Wins
2
Black-type wins
0
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€14,599
Khalessi (IRE)
Runs
17
Wins
2
Black-type wins
0
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€23,647
Motown Girl (IRE)
Runs
6
Wins
1
Black-type wins
0
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€12,917
Fly By Milan (IRE)
Runs
7
Wins
1
Black-type wins
0
Prize GB (£)
£9,835
Prize IRE (€)
€0
Getting Late (IRE)
Runs
11
Wins
1
Black-type wins
0
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€7,920

Top 12 by best win level, then wins.

Ratings

Official ratings

CodeCurrent ORHighest ORLowest ORLast winning ORLast winRated runs
National Hunt1541541231529 Feb 2510
National Hunt
Code
National Hunt
Current OR
154
Highest OR
154
Lowest OR
123
Last winning OR
152
Last win
9 Feb 25
Rated runs
10

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

DateCourseCodeORChangePos
6 Apr 26Fairyhouse (IRE)NH15426/30
28 Feb 26Navan (IRE)NH15272/4
8 Feb 26Navan (IRE)NH145-92/6
21 Apr 25Fairyhouse (IRE)NH15426/30
12 Mar 25CheltenhamNH15203/7
9 Feb 25Navan (IRE)NH15271/5
1 May 24Punchestown (IRE)NH14553/7
15 Mar 24CheltenhamNH14061/21
20 Jan 24Navan (IRE)NH134112/5
15 Mar 23CheltenhamNH123-16/21

Current mark v winning marks

CodeCurrent OROR last runChangeLast winning ORLast winv last winningHighest winning ORv highest winningHighest ORv highest
National Hunt15415401529 Feb 25215221540
National Hunt
Code
National Hunt
Current OR
154
OR last run
154
Change
0
Last winning OR
152
Last win
9 Feb 25
v last winning
2
Highest winning OR
152
v highest winning
2
Highest OR
154
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

Bonnie And Bright (IRE)

G1 winners
0
Produce
4 winners from 11 runners

Full siblings

Half siblings

By Oscar (IRE)

By Golan (IRE)

By Getaway (GER)

By Fame And Glory (GB)

Female line

  1. 1Bonnie And Bright (IRE)

Notable relatives

Better Days Ahead is the only black-type winner in this female family in Britain or Ireland since 1990.

View full Bonnie And Bright family

In brief

How old is Better Days Ahead?

Better Days Ahead (IRE) is a 8-year-old bay gelding, foaled on 25 May 2018.

Who are the sire and dam of Better Days Ahead?

Better Days Ahead (IRE) is by Milan (GB) out of Bonnie And Bright (IRE), a daughter of Topanoora (IRE), and was bred by T J Nagle.

Who trains Better Days Ahead?

Better Days Ahead (IRE) is trained by Gordon Elliott and owned by Bective Stud, and has run for no other trainer in Britain or Ireland.

What is Better Days Ahead's race record?

In Britain and Ireland, Better Days Ahead (IRE) has won 5 of 17 races (29%). Runs abroad (for example in France, Dubai or the USA) are not included.

What is Better Days Ahead's biggest win?

Better Days Ahead (IRE)'s biggest win in Britain or Ireland came in the William Hill Best Odds Guaranteed Novice Chase (Grade 2) at Navan (IRE) on 9 February 2025.

Has Better Days Ahead ever been beaten?

Better Days Ahead (IRE) has been beaten 12 times in 17 runs in Britain and Ireland, the first time on 4 November 2022 at Down Royal (IRE) (2nd of 3).

What is Better Days Ahead's official rating?

Better Days Ahead (IRE) is officially rated 154 over jumps (also the career high).

When did Better Days Ahead last run?

Better Days Ahead (IRE) last ran in Britain or Ireland on 6 April 2026 at Fairyhouse (IRE) in the BOYLE Sports Irish Grand National Chase (Extended Handicap Chase), finishing 6th of 30.

What is Better Days Ahead's record at Navan (IRE)?

Better Days Ahead (IRE) has run most often at Navan (IRE), with 2 wins from 6 runs there.

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