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Horse profile

Castle Chief

Roselier (FR) × Polyxena (FR) (Pretendre)
Sex
gelding
Foaled
1989
Highest OR
102
Record (GB & IRE)
0 wins from 8 runs (0%)
Prize money (GB & IRE)
£2,089 GB
Last run (GB & IRE)
6 Nov 1996, Kempton (2/5)
Last win (GB & IRE)
Never won
Recent form
42444PU42

Form

Race record

DateCoursePosSPBtnJockeyTrainerRaceClassTypeDistGoingWgtORWinner / 2ndWinner prizeDaysFuture form
6 Nov 96Kempton2/54/17Philip HideJ T GiffordJohnsons International Novices' Chase Class DClass 3Chase3mGood11-0-Baronet (IRE)£3,518101/4
27 Oct 96Huntingdon4/85/2F27Philip HideJ T GiffordJaguar Novices' Handicap Chase Class FClass 4Chase2m4fGood11-995Mill O'The Rags (IRE)£2,9415900/7
17 Mar 95CheltenhamPU/2525/1-Philip HideJ T GiffordEuropean Breeders Fund 'national Hunt' Novices' Handicap Hurdle FinalGrade 3Class 1Hurdle2m4½fSoft10-8102Bear Claw (GB)£22,665636/22
13 Jan 95Ascot4/1925/113½Philip HideJ T GiffordEBF 'national Hunt' Novices' Hurdle Qualifier Class CClass 3Hurdle2m4fGood11-0-King Lucifer (IRE)£3,956553/17
19 Nov 94Towcester4/134/119Philip HideJ T GiffordDodford Novices' HurdleNon-handicap (unclassified)Hurdle2m5fGood to Soft10-9-Ballymac Girl (GB)£2,105182/12
1 Nov 94Exeter4/15100/3027E MurphyJ T GiffordNormans Retail Novices' Hurdle (Div I)Non-handicap (unclassified)Hurdle2m2fGood11-0-Encore Un Peu (FR)£1,9602342/13
12 Mar 94Sandown2/2211/21½Philip HideJ T Gifford'au Revoir' National Hunt FlatNon-handicap (unclassified)NH Flat2mGood to Soft11-5-Falmouth Bay (IRE)£1,954220/21
18 Feb 94Sandown4/2212/115¾D MurphyJ T GiffordSandown Open National Hunt FlatNon-handicap (unclassified)NH Flat2mGood to Soft11-3-Go Ballistic (GB)£1,926-3/20
  • 2/56 Nov 96 · Kempton4/1

    Johnsons International Novices' Chase Class D

    Class 33mGood

    All fields
    Date
    6 Nov 96
    Course
    Kempton
    Pos
    2/5
    SP
    4/1
    Btn
    7
    Race
    Johnsons International Novices' Chase Class D
    Class
    Class 3
    Type
    Chase
    Dist
    3m
    Going
    Good
    Wgt
    11-0
    OR
    -
    Winner / 2nd
    Baronet (IRE)
    Winner prize
    £3,518
    Days
    10
    Future form
    1/4
  • 4/827 Oct 96 · Huntingdon5/2F

    Jaguar Novices' Handicap Chase Class F

    Class 42m4fGood

    All fields
    Date
    27 Oct 96
    Pos
    4/8
    SP
    5/2F
    Btn
    27
    Race
    Jaguar Novices' Handicap Chase Class F
    Class
    Class 4
    Type
    Chase
    Dist
    2m4f
    Going
    Good
    Wgt
    11-9
    OR
    95
    Winner prize
    £2,941
    Days
    590
    Future form
    0/7
  • PU/2517 Mar 95 · Cheltenham25/1

    European Breeders Fund 'national Hunt' Novices' Handicap Hurdle FinalGrade 3

    Class 12m4½fSoft

    All fields
    Date
    17 Mar 95
    Pos
    PU/25
    SP
    25/1
    Btn
    -
    Race
    European Breeders Fund 'national Hunt' Novices' Handicap Hurdle FinalGrade 3
    Class
    Class 1
    Type
    Hurdle
    Dist
    2m4½f
    Going
    Soft
    Wgt
    10-8
    OR
    102
    Winner / 2nd
    Bear Claw (GB)
    Winner prize
    £22,665
    Days
    63
    Future form
    6/22
  • 4/1913 Jan 95 · Ascot25/1

    EBF 'national Hunt' Novices' Hurdle Qualifier Class C

    Class 32m4fGood

    All fields
    Date
    13 Jan 95
    Course
    Ascot
    Pos
    4/19
    SP
    25/1
    Btn
    13½
    Race
    EBF 'national Hunt' Novices' Hurdle Qualifier Class C
    Class
    Class 3
    Type
    Hurdle
    Dist
    2m4f
    Going
    Good
    Wgt
    11-0
    OR
    -
    Winner / 2nd
    King Lucifer (IRE)
    Winner prize
    £3,956
    Days
    55
    Future form
    3/17
  • 4/1319 Nov 94 · Towcester4/1

    Dodford Novices' Hurdle

    Non-handicap (unclassified)2m5fGood to Soft

    All fields
    Date
    19 Nov 94
    Course
    Towcester
    Pos
    4/13
    SP
    4/1
    Btn
    19
    Race
    Dodford Novices' Hurdle
    Class
    Non-handicap (unclassified)
    Type
    Hurdle
    Dist
    2m5f
    Going
    Good to Soft
    Wgt
    10-9
    OR
    -
    Winner / 2nd
    Ballymac Girl (GB)
    Winner prize
    £2,105
    Days
    18
    Future form
    2/12
  • 4/151 Nov 94 · Exeter100/30

    Normans Retail Novices' Hurdle (Div I)

    Non-handicap (unclassified)2m2fGood

    All fields
    Date
    1 Nov 94
    Course
    Exeter
    Pos
    4/15
    SP
    100/30
    Btn
    27
    Jockey
    E Murphy
    Race
    Normans Retail Novices' Hurdle (Div I)
    Class
    Non-handicap (unclassified)
    Type
    Hurdle
    Dist
    2m2f
    Going
    Good
    Wgt
    11-0
    OR
    -
    Winner / 2nd
    Encore Un Peu (FR)
    Winner prize
    £1,960
    Days
    234
    Future form
    2/13
  • 2/2212 Mar 94 · Sandown11/2

    'au Revoir' National Hunt Flat

    Non-handicap (unclassified)2mGood to Soft

    All fields
    Date
    12 Mar 94
    Course
    Sandown
    Pos
    2/22
    SP
    11/2
    Btn
    1½
    Race
    'au Revoir' National Hunt Flat
    Class
    Non-handicap (unclassified)
    Type
    NH Flat
    Dist
    2m
    Going
    Good to Soft
    Wgt
    11-5
    OR
    -
    Winner / 2nd
    Falmouth Bay (IRE)
    Winner prize
    £1,954
    Days
    22
    Future form
    0/21
  • 4/2218 Feb 94 · Sandown12/1

    Sandown Open National Hunt Flat

    Non-handicap (unclassified)2mGood to Soft

    All fields
    Date
    18 Feb 94
    Course
    Sandown
    Pos
    4/22
    SP
    12/1
    Btn
    15¾
    Jockey
    D Murphy
    Race
    Sandown Open National Hunt Flat
    Class
    Non-handicap (unclassified)
    Type
    NH Flat
    Dist
    2m
    Going
    Good to Soft
    Wgt
    11-3
    OR
    -
    Winner / 2nd
    Go Ballistic (GB)
    Winner prize
    £1,926
    Days
    -
    Future form
    3/20

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
6 Nov 96KemptonJohnsons International Novices' Chase Class D2/5Baronet (IRE)122 Nov 96AintreeLiverpool Novices' Chase Class D
17 Mar 95CheltenhamEuropean Breeders Fund 'national Hunt' Novices' Handicap Hurdle FinalGrade 3PU/25So Hopeful (NZ)322 Apr 95StratfordJenkinsons Novices' Hurdle Class E
17 Mar 95CheltenhamEuropean Breeders Fund 'national Hunt' Novices' Handicap Hurdle FinalGrade 3PU/25Buckhouse Boy (GB)77 Oct 95Bangor-on-DeeOvrevoll Novices' Handicap Hurdle Class F
17 Mar 95CheltenhamEuropean Breeders Fund 'national Hunt' Novices' Handicap Hurdle FinalGrade 3PU/25Lightening Lad (GB)124 Nov 95ChepstowNimble Handicap Hurdle Class D
17 Mar 95CheltenhamEuropean Breeders Fund 'national Hunt' Novices' Handicap Hurdle FinalGrade 3PU/25Falmouth Bay (IRE)-23 Nov 95TauntonOrchard FM Winning Radio Station Novices' Chase Class C
17 Mar 95CheltenhamEuropean Breeders Fund 'national Hunt' Novices' Handicap Hurdle FinalGrade 3PU/25Lien De Famille (IRE)-19 Apr 95SouthwellBlack And Tan 'national Hunt' Novices' Hurdle Class E
17 Mar 95CheltenhamEuropean Breeders Fund 'national Hunt' Novices' Handicap Hurdle FinalGrade 3PU/25Cheryl's Lad (IRE)-21 Nov 95HuntingdonStrutt & Parker Handicap Hurdle Class C
13 Jan 95AscotEBF 'national Hunt' Novices' Hurdle Qualifier Class C4/19Copper Boy (GB)518 Feb 95WindsorKing John Novices' Hurdle Class D
13 Jan 95AscotEBF 'national Hunt' Novices' Hurdle Qualifier Class C4/19Darren The Brave (GB)1021 Mar 95StratfordRichardsons Property Maiden Chase Class F
13 Jan 95AscotEBF 'national Hunt' Novices' Hurdle Qualifier Class C4/19Ivy Edith (GB)1113 Mar 95PlumptonPershing Securities Novices' Hurdle Class E
19 Nov 94TowcesterDodford Novices' Hurdle4/13Ballymac Girl (GB)13 Dec 94TowcesterCaradon Bathrooms Novices' Hurdle
19 Nov 94TowcesterDodford Novices' Hurdle4/13Country Store (GB)-30 Dec 94FolkestoneSissinghurst Novices' Hurdle
1 Nov 94ExeterNormans Retail Novices' Hurdle (Div I)4/15Auto Pilot (NZ)92 Mar 95LeicesterRutland Water Novices' Chase Class D
1 Nov 94ExeterNormans Retail Novices' Hurdle (Div I)4/15Universal Magic (IRE)-25 Feb 95MusselburghEuropean Breeders Fund 'national Hunt' Novices' Hurdle Qualifier Class D
18 Feb 94SandownSandown Open National Hunt Flat4/22Huge Mistake (GB)621 Sep 94PerthGrunwick Stakes National Hunt Flat
18 Feb 94SandownSandown Open National Hunt Flat4/22Blue Doctor (GB)1028 Mar 94Newton AbbotRed Devils Open National Hunt Flat (Div II)
18 Feb 94SandownSandown Open National Hunt Flat4/22Lightening Lad (GB)1213 Apr 94WorcesterOpen National Hunt Flat (Div I)
  • 2/56 Nov 96 · Kempton

    Johnsons International Novices' Chase Class D

    All fields
    Date
    6 Nov 96
    Course
    Kempton
    Race
    Johnsons International Novices' Chase Class D
    This horse
    2/5
    Winner next time
    Baronet (IRE)
    Their pos
    1
    Won on
    22 Nov 96
    Race won
    Liverpool Novices' Chase Class D
  • PU/2517 Mar 95 · Cheltenham

    European Breeders Fund 'national Hunt' Novices' Handicap Hurdle FinalGrade 3

    All fields
    Date
    17 Mar 95
    Race
    European Breeders Fund 'national Hunt' Novices' Handicap Hurdle FinalGrade 3
    This horse
    PU/25
    Winner next time
    So Hopeful (NZ)
    Their pos
    3
    Won on
    22 Apr 95
    Race won
    Jenkinsons Novices' Hurdle Class E
  • PU/2517 Mar 95 · Cheltenham

    European Breeders Fund 'national Hunt' Novices' Handicap Hurdle FinalGrade 3

    All fields
    Date
    17 Mar 95
    Race
    European Breeders Fund 'national Hunt' Novices' Handicap Hurdle FinalGrade 3
    This horse
    PU/25
    Winner next time
    Buckhouse Boy (GB)
    Their pos
    7
    Won on
    7 Oct 95
    Race won
    Ovrevoll Novices' Handicap Hurdle Class F
  • PU/2517 Mar 95 · Cheltenham

    European Breeders Fund 'national Hunt' Novices' Handicap Hurdle FinalGrade 3

    All fields
    Date
    17 Mar 95
    Race
    European Breeders Fund 'national Hunt' Novices' Handicap Hurdle FinalGrade 3
    This horse
    PU/25
    Winner next time
    Lightening Lad (GB)
    Their pos
    12
    Won on
    4 Nov 95
    Race won
    Nimble Handicap Hurdle Class D
  • PU/2517 Mar 95 · Cheltenham

    European Breeders Fund 'national Hunt' Novices' Handicap Hurdle FinalGrade 3

    All fields
    Date
    17 Mar 95
    Race
    European Breeders Fund 'national Hunt' Novices' Handicap Hurdle FinalGrade 3
    This horse
    PU/25
    Winner next time
    Falmouth Bay (IRE)
    Their pos
    -
    Won on
    23 Nov 95
    Race won
    Orchard FM Winning Radio Station Novices' Chase Class C
  • PU/2517 Mar 95 · Cheltenham

    European Breeders Fund 'national Hunt' Novices' Handicap Hurdle FinalGrade 3

    All fields
    Date
    17 Mar 95
    Race
    European Breeders Fund 'national Hunt' Novices' Handicap Hurdle FinalGrade 3
    This horse
    PU/25
    Winner next time
    Lien De Famille (IRE)
    Their pos
    -
    Won on
    19 Apr 95
    Race won
    Black And Tan 'national Hunt' Novices' Hurdle Class E
  • PU/2517 Mar 95 · Cheltenham

    European Breeders Fund 'national Hunt' Novices' Handicap Hurdle FinalGrade 3

    All fields
    Date
    17 Mar 95
    Race
    European Breeders Fund 'national Hunt' Novices' Handicap Hurdle FinalGrade 3
    This horse
    PU/25
    Winner next time
    Cheryl's Lad (IRE)
    Their pos
    -
    Won on
    21 Nov 95
    Race won
    Strutt & Parker Handicap Hurdle Class C
  • 4/1913 Jan 95 · Ascot

    EBF 'national Hunt' Novices' Hurdle Qualifier Class C

    All fields
    Date
    13 Jan 95
    Course
    Ascot
    Race
    EBF 'national Hunt' Novices' Hurdle Qualifier Class C
    This horse
    4/19
    Winner next time
    Copper Boy (GB)
    Their pos
    5
    Won on
    18 Feb 95
    Race won
    King John Novices' Hurdle Class D
  • 4/1913 Jan 95 · Ascot

    EBF 'national Hunt' Novices' Hurdle Qualifier Class C

    All fields
    Date
    13 Jan 95
    Course
    Ascot
    Race
    EBF 'national Hunt' Novices' Hurdle Qualifier Class C
    This horse
    4/19
    Winner next time
    Darren The Brave (GB)
    Their pos
    10
    Won on
    21 Mar 95
    Race won
    Richardsons Property Maiden Chase Class F
  • 4/1913 Jan 95 · Ascot

    EBF 'national Hunt' Novices' Hurdle Qualifier Class C

    All fields
    Date
    13 Jan 95
    Course
    Ascot
    Race
    EBF 'national Hunt' Novices' Hurdle Qualifier Class C
    This horse
    4/19
    Winner next time
    Ivy Edith (GB)
    Their pos
    11
    Won on
    13 Mar 95
    Race won
    Pershing Securities Novices' Hurdle Class E
  • 4/1319 Nov 94 · Towcester

    Dodford Novices' Hurdle

    All fields
    Date
    19 Nov 94
    Course
    Towcester
    Race
    Dodford Novices' Hurdle
    This horse
    4/13
    Winner next time
    Ballymac Girl (GB)
    Their pos
    1
    Won on
    3 Dec 94
    At
    Towcester
    Race won
    Caradon Bathrooms Novices' Hurdle
  • 4/1319 Nov 94 · Towcester

    Dodford Novices' Hurdle

    All fields
    Date
    19 Nov 94
    Course
    Towcester
    Race
    Dodford Novices' Hurdle
    This horse
    4/13
    Winner next time
    Country Store (GB)
    Their pos
    -
    Won on
    30 Dec 94
    At
    Folkestone
    Race won
    Sissinghurst Novices' Hurdle
  • 4/151 Nov 94 · Exeter

    Normans Retail Novices' Hurdle (Div I)

    All fields
    Date
    1 Nov 94
    Course
    Exeter
    Race
    Normans Retail Novices' Hurdle (Div I)
    This horse
    4/15
    Winner next time
    Auto Pilot (NZ)
    Their pos
    9
    Won on
    2 Mar 95
    Race won
    Rutland Water Novices' Chase Class D
  • 4/151 Nov 94 · Exeter

    Normans Retail Novices' Hurdle (Div I)

    All fields
    Date
    1 Nov 94
    Course
    Exeter
    Race
    Normans Retail Novices' Hurdle (Div I)
    This horse
    4/15
    Winner next time
    Universal Magic (IRE)
    Their pos
    -
    Won on
    25 Feb 95
    Race won
    European Breeders Fund 'national Hunt' Novices' Hurdle Qualifier Class D
  • 4/2218 Feb 94 · Sandown

    Sandown Open National Hunt Flat

    All fields
    Date
    18 Feb 94
    Course
    Sandown
    Race
    Sandown Open National Hunt Flat
    This horse
    4/22
    Winner next time
    Huge Mistake (GB)
    Their pos
    6
    Won on
    21 Sep 94
    Race won
    Grunwick Stakes National Hunt Flat
  • 4/2218 Feb 94 · Sandown

    Sandown Open National Hunt Flat

    All fields
    Date
    18 Feb 94
    Course
    Sandown
    Race
    Sandown Open National Hunt Flat
    This horse
    4/22
    Winner next time
    Blue Doctor (GB)
    Their pos
    10
    Won on
    28 Mar 94
    Race won
    Red Devils Open National Hunt Flat (Div II)
  • 4/2218 Feb 94 · Sandown

    Sandown Open National Hunt Flat

    All fields
    Date
    18 Feb 94
    Course
    Sandown
    Race
    Sandown Open National Hunt Flat
    This horse
    4/22
    Winner next time
    Lightening Lad (GB)
    Their pos
    12
    Won on
    13 Apr 94
    Race won
    Open National Hunt Flat (Div I)

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 (€)
J T Gifford18 Feb 946 Nov 964/221029510280200.0%25.0%£2,089€0
J T Gifford
First run
18 Feb 94
Last run
6 Nov 96
First run for yard
4/22
OR first run
102
OR last run
95
Best OR
102
Runs
8
Wins
0
2nd
2
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
25.0%
Prize GB (£)
£2,089
Prize IRE (€)
€0

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 Hunt80200.0%25.0%£2,089€010218 Feb 946 Nov 96
National Hunt
Code
National Hunt
Runs
8
Wins
0
2nd
2
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
25.0%
Prize GB (£)
£2,089
Prize IRE (€)
€0
Best OR
102
First run
18 Feb 94
Last run
6 Nov 96

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 (€)
Hurdle40000.0%0.0%£281€0
Chase20100.0%50.0%£1,264€0
NH Flat20100.0%50.0%£544€0
Hurdle
Race type
Hurdle
Runs
4
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£281
Prize IRE (€)
€0
Chase
Race type
Chase
Runs
2
Wins
0
2nd
1
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
50.0%
Prize GB (£)
£1,264
Prize IRE (€)
€0
NH Flat
Race type
NH Flat
Runs
2
Wins
0
2nd
1
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
50.0%
Prize GB (£)
£544
Prize IRE (€)
€0

By going

GoingRunsWins2nd3rdWin %Place %Prize GB (£)Prize IRE (€)
Good40100.0%25.0%£1,545€0
Good to Soft30100.0%33.3%£544€0
Soft10000.0%0.0%£0€0
Good
Going
Good
Runs
4
Wins
0
2nd
1
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
25.0%
Prize GB (£)
£1,545
Prize IRE (€)
€0
Good to Soft
Going
Good to Soft
Runs
3
Wins
0
2nd
1
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
33.3%
Prize GB (£)
£544
Prize IRE (€)
€0
Soft
Going
Soft
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 (€)
2m to 2m1f20100.0%50.0%£544€0
2m2f to 2m5f50000.0%0.0%£480€0
2m6f to 3m1f10100.0%100.0%£1,065€0
2m to 2m1f
Distance
2m to 2m1f
Runs
2
Wins
0
2nd
1
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
50.0%
Prize GB (£)
£544
Prize IRE (€)
€0
2m2f to 2m5f
Distance
2m2f to 2m5f
Runs
5
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£480
Prize IRE (€)
€0
2m6f to 3m1f
Distance
2m6f to 3m1f
Runs
1
Wins
0
2nd
1
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
100.0%
Prize GB (£)
£1,065
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

CourseRunsWins2nd3rdWin %Place %Prize GB (£)Prize IRE (€)
Sandown20100.0%50.0%£544€0
Ascot10000.0%0.0%£281€0
Cheltenham10000.0%0.0%£0€0
Exeter10000.0%0.0%£0€0
Huntingdon10000.0%0.0%£199€0
Kempton10100.0%100.0%£1,065€0
Towcester10000.0%0.0%£0€0
Sandown
Course
Sandown
Runs
2
Wins
0
2nd
1
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
50.0%
Prize GB (£)
£544
Prize IRE (€)
€0
Ascot
Course
Ascot
Runs
1
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£281
Prize IRE (€)
€0
Cheltenham
Runs
1
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€0
Exeter
Course
Exeter
Runs
1
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€0
Huntingdon
Runs
1
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£199
Prize IRE (€)
€0
Kempton
Course
Kempton
Runs
1
Wins
0
2nd
1
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
100.0%
Prize GB (£)
£1,065
Prize IRE (€)
€0
Towcester
Course
Towcester
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 (€)
Class 110000.0%0.0%£0€0
Class 320100.0%50.0%£1,346€0
Class 410000.0%0.0%£199€0
Non-handicap (unclassified)40100.0%25.0%£544€0
Class 1
Class
Class 1
Runs
1
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€0
Class 3
Class
Class 3
Runs
2
Wins
0
2nd
1
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
50.0%
Prize GB (£)
£1,346
Prize IRE (€)
€0
Class 4
Class
Class 4
Runs
1
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£199
Prize IRE (€)
€0
Non-handicap (unclassified)
Class
Non-handicap (unclassified)
Runs
4
Wins
0
2nd
1
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
25.0%
Prize GB (£)
£544
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

RunnersRunsWins2nd3rdWin %Place %Prize GB (£)Prize IRE (€)
2 to 5 runners10100.0%100.0%£1,065€0
6 to 8 runners10000.0%0.0%£199€0
13 to 16 runners20000.0%0.0%£0€0
17+ runners40100.0%25.0%£825€0
2 to 5 runners
Runners
2 to 5 runners
Runs
1
Wins
0
2nd
1
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
100.0%
Prize GB (£)
£1,065
Prize IRE (€)
€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 (£)
£199
Prize IRE (€)
€0
13 to 16 runners
Runners
13 to 16 runners
Runs
2
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
0
2nd
1
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
25.0%
Prize GB (£)
£825
Prize IRE (€)
€0

By month

MonthRunsWins2nd3rdWin %Place %Prize GB (£)Prize IRE (€)
January10000.0%0.0%£281€0
February10000.0%0.0%£0€0
March20100.0%50.0%£544€0
October10000.0%0.0%£199€0
November30100.0%33.3%£1,065€0
January
Month
January
Runs
1
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£281
Prize IRE (€)
€0
February
Month
February
Runs
1
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€0
March
Month
March
Runs
2
Wins
0
2nd
1
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
50.0%
Prize GB (£)
£544
Prize IRE (€)
€0
October
Month
October
Runs
1
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£199
Prize IRE (€)
€0
November
Month
November
Runs
3
Wins
0
2nd
1
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
33.3%
Prize GB (£)
£1,065
Prize IRE (€)
€0

By jockey

JockeyRunsWins2nd3rdWin %Place %Prize GB (£)Prize IRE (€)
Philip Hide60200.0%33.3%£2,089€0
D Murphy10000.0%0.0%£0€0
E Murphy10000.0%0.0%£0€0
Philip Hide
Runs
6
Wins
0
2nd
2
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
33.3%
Prize GB (£)
£2,089
Prize IRE (€)
€0
D Murphy
Jockey
D Murphy
Runs
1
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€0
E Murphy
Jockey
E Murphy
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 (€)
J T Gifford80200.0%25.0%£2,089€0
J T Gifford
Runs
8
Wins
0
2nd
2
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
25.0%
Prize GB (£)
£2,089
Prize IRE (€)
€0

By headgear

HeadgearRunsWins2nd3rdWin %Place %Prize GB (£)Prize IRE (€)
No headgear80200.0%25.0%£2,089€0
No headgear
Headgear
No headgear
Runs
8
Wins
0
2nd
2
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
25.0%
Prize GB (£)
£2,089
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 runRunsWins2nd3rdWin %Place %Prize GB (£)Prize IRE (€)
Debut / no previous run10000.0%0.0%£0€0
8 to 14 days10100.0%100.0%£1,065€0
15 to 30 days20100.0%50.0%£544€0
31 to 60 days10000.0%0.0%£281€0
61 to 120 days10000.0%0.0%£0€0
121 to 365 days10000.0%0.0%£0€0
Over a year10000.0%0.0%£199€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
8 to 14 days
Days since last run
8 to 14 days
Runs
1
Wins
0
2nd
1
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
100.0%
Prize GB (£)
£1,065
Prize IRE (€)
€0
15 to 30 days
Days since last run
15 to 30 days
Runs
2
Wins
0
2nd
1
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
50.0%
Prize GB (£)
£544
Prize IRE (€)
€0
31 to 60 days
Days since last run
31 to 60 days
Runs
1
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£281
Prize IRE (€)
€0
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
1
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€0
Over a year
Days since last run
Over a year
Runs
1
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£199
Prize IRE (€)
€0

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

Pedigree

Pedigree

Sire branchRoselier (FR)

Parent · 1

  1. SireRoselier (FR)

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 branchPolyxena (FR)

Parent · 1

  1. DamPolyxena (FR)

Grandparents · 2

  1. Dam's sirePretendre
  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
Roselier (FR)
Polyxena (FR)
Not traced
Not traced
Pretendre
Not traced
Not traced
Not traced
Not traced
Not traced
Not traced
Not traced
Not traced
Not traced

Breeding card

HorseCastle Chief (IRE)
Sexgelding
Foaled1989
SireRoselier (FR)
DamPolyxena (FR)
DamsirePretendre
Dam's produce0 winners from 4 runners
Notable siblingAmari Prince (GB)

Female line

  1. Polyxena (FR) · 0 winners from 4 runners

Sire, dam and damsire

SireDamDamsireSexSire's avg winning distanceDamsire's avg winning distance
Roselier (FR)Polyxena (FR)PretendregeldingFlat 16.7f · NH 2m6fNH 2m6f
Roselier (FR)
Damsire
Pretendre
Sex
gelding
Sire's avg winning distance
Flat 16.7f · NH 2m6f
Damsire's avg winning distance
NH 2m6f

Progeny of Roselier (FR) in this horse's best conditions

ConditionRunsWinsPlacedWin %Place %This horse runsThis horse wins
All National Hunt runs12,4381,3403,27610.8%26.3%80
At 2m to 2m1f2,5871975277.6%20.4%20
On Good going3,4683398599.8%24.8%40
At 2m to 2m1f on Good going691411335.9%19.2%00
All National Hunt runs
Condition
All National Hunt runs
Runs
12,438
Wins
1,340
Placed
3,276
Win %
10.8%
Place %
26.3%
This horse runs
8
This horse wins
0
At 2m to 2m1f
Condition
At 2m to 2m1f
Runs
2,587
Wins
197
Placed
527
Win %
7.6%
Place %
20.4%
This horse runs
2
This horse wins
0
On Good going
Condition
On Good going
Runs
3,468
Wins
339
Placed
859
Win %
9.8%
Place %
24.8%
This horse runs
4
This horse wins
0
At 2m to 2m1f on Good going
Condition
At 2m to 2m1f on Good going
Runs
691
Wins
41
Placed
133
Win %
5.9%
Place %
19.2%
This horse runs
0
This horse wins
0

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.

Roselier (FR) × Pretendre mares (the cross)

CodeRunnersWinnersWinners %Black-type winnersRunsWins2nd/3rdWin %Prize GB (£)Prize IRE (€)
National Hunt100.0%08020.0%£2,089€0
National Hunt
Code
National Hunt
Runners
1
Winners
0
Winners %
0.0%
Black-type winners
0
Runs
8
Wins
0
2nd/3rd
2
Win %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£2,089
Prize IRE (€)
€0

Small sample (under 5 runners): read with care. Includes this horse.

Best of the cross

HorseRunsWinsBlack-type winsPrize GB (£)Prize IRE (€)
Castle Chief (IRE)800£2,089€0
Castle Chief (IRE)
Runs
8
Wins
0
Black-type wins
0
Prize GB (£)
£2,089
Prize IRE (€)
€0

Top 12 by best win level, then wins.

Ratings

Official ratings

CodeCurrent ORHighest ORLowest ORRated runs
National Hunt95102952
National Hunt
Code
National Hunt
Current OR
95
Highest OR
102
Lowest OR
95
Rated runs
2

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
27 Oct 96HuntingdonNH95-74/8
17 Mar 95CheltenhamNH102-PU/25

Current mark v winning marks

CodeCurrent OROR last runChangeHighest ORv highest
National Hunt95950102-7
National Hunt
Code
National Hunt
Current OR
95
OR last run
95
Change
0
Highest OR
102
v highest
-7

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

Polyxena (FR)

G1 winners
0
Produce
0 winners from 4 runners

Full siblings

No other foal by Roselier (FR) out of Polyxena (FR) has raced in Britain or Ireland.

Half siblings

By Rarity (GB)

By Pollerton (IRE)

By Entitled (IRE)

Female line

  1. 1Polyxena (FR)

Notable relatives

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

In brief

When was Castle Chief foaled?

Castle Chief (IRE) was foaled in 1989.

Who are the sire and dam of Castle Chief?

Castle Chief (IRE) is by Roselier (FR) out of Polyxena (FR), a daughter of Pretendre.

Who trained Castle Chief?

Castle Chief (IRE) was trained by J T Gifford and owned by Julian Clopet at the time of the last run in Britain or Ireland.

What is Castle Chief's race record?

In Britain and Ireland, Castle Chief (IRE) ran 8 times without winning.

What was Castle Chief's official rating?

Castle Chief (IRE) was last officially rated 95 over jumps (career high 102).

Is Castle Chief still racing?

Castle Chief (IRE) last ran in Britain or Ireland on 6 November 1996 at Kempton in the Johnsons International Novices' Chase Class D, finishing 2nd of 5, and has not run there since.

What is Castle Chief's record at Sandown?

Castle Chief (IRE) ran most often at Sandown, with no wins from 2 runs there.

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