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Horse profile
Chasing The Blues
- TrainerGeorge Stewart
- OwnerBasil Blackshaw
- FamilyBreak The BankI
- Sex
- mare
- Foaled
- 1996
- Highest OR
- 72
- Record (GB & IRE)
- 0 wins from 4 runs (0%)
- Prize money (GB & IRE)
- €360 IRE
- Last official rating
- 72 (Jumps)
- Last run (GB & IRE)
- 16 Jan 2002, Down Royal (IRE) (4/20)
- Last win (GB & IRE)
- Never won
Recent form
81194
Form
Race record
| Date | Course | Pos | SP | Btn | Jockey | Trainer | Race | Class | Type | Dist | Going | Wgt | OR | Winner / 2nd | Winner prize | Days | Future form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Jan 02 | Down Royal (IRE) | 4/20 | 20/1 | dist | J J Mansell | George Stewart | Moira Handicap Hurdle | Handicap (unclassified) | Hurdle | 2m | Soft | 10-3 | 72 | Emotional Moment (IRE) | €6,210 | 98 | 3/16 |
| 10 Oct 01 | Downpatrick (IRE) | 9/15 | 25/1 | dist | J R Barry | George Stewart | Dale Farm Maiden Hurdle | Non-handicap (unclassified) | Hurdle | 2m2f | Good to Yielding | 11-1 | - | Learntosayno (IRE) | €5,528 | 242 | 3/12 |
| 10 Feb 01 | Fairyhouse (IRE) | 11/28 | 50/1 | dist | J R Barry | George Stewart | Ashbourne Maiden Hurdle (Div II) | Non-handicap (unclassified) | Hurdle | 2m | Heavy | 11-6 | - | Badger's Wood (IRE) | €7,963 | 14 | 1/24 |
| 27 Jan 01 | Naas (IRE) | 8/12 | 66/1 | dist | J R Barry | George Stewart | European Breeders Fund Irish Racing Writers Novice Hurdle | Non-handicap (unclassified) | Hurdle | 2m | Soft | 10-5 | - | Glens Music (IRE) | €12,502 | - | 0/9 |
Moira Handicap Hurdle
Handicap (unclassified)2mSoft
All fields
- Date
- 16 Jan 02
- Course
- Down Royal (IRE)
- Pos
- 4/20
- SP
- 20/1
- Btn
- dist
- Jockey
- J J Mansell
- Trainer
- George Stewart
- Race
- Moira Handicap Hurdle
- Class
- Handicap (unclassified)
- Type
- Hurdle
- Dist
- 2m
- Going
- Soft
- Wgt
- 10-3
- OR
- 72
- Winner / 2nd
- Emotional Moment (IRE)
- Winner prize
- €6,210
- Days
- 98
- Future form
- 3/16
Dale Farm Maiden Hurdle
Non-handicap (unclassified)2m2fGood to Yielding
All fields
- Date
- 10 Oct 01
- Course
- Downpatrick (IRE)
- Pos
- 9/15
- SP
- 25/1
- Btn
- dist
- Jockey
- J R Barry
- Trainer
- George Stewart
- Race
- Dale Farm Maiden Hurdle
- Class
- Non-handicap (unclassified)
- Type
- Hurdle
- Dist
- 2m2f
- Going
- Good to Yielding
- Wgt
- 11-1
- OR
- -
- Winner / 2nd
- Learntosayno (IRE)
- Winner prize
- €5,528
- Days
- 242
- Future form
- 3/12
Ashbourne Maiden Hurdle (Div II)
Non-handicap (unclassified)2mHeavy
All fields
- Date
- 10 Feb 01
- Course
- Fairyhouse (IRE)
- Pos
- 11/28
- SP
- 50/1
- Btn
- dist
- Jockey
- J R Barry
- Trainer
- George Stewart
- Race
- Ashbourne Maiden Hurdle (Div II)
- Class
- Non-handicap (unclassified)
- Type
- Hurdle
- Dist
- 2m
- Going
- Heavy
- Wgt
- 11-6
- OR
- -
- Winner / 2nd
- Badger's Wood (IRE)
- Winner prize
- €7,963
- Days
- 14
- Future form
- 1/24
European Breeders Fund Irish Racing Writers Novice Hurdle
Non-handicap (unclassified)2mSoft
All fields
- Date
- 27 Jan 01
- Course
- Naas (IRE)
- Pos
- 8/12
- SP
- 66/1
- Btn
- dist
- Jockey
- J R Barry
- Trainer
- George Stewart
- Race
- European Breeders Fund Irish Racing Writers Novice Hurdle
- Class
- Non-handicap (unclassified)
- Type
- Hurdle
- Dist
- 2m
- Going
- Soft
- Wgt
- 10-5
- OR
- -
- Winner / 2nd
- Glens Music (IRE)
- Winner prize
- €12,502
- Days
- -
- Future form
- 0/9
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Jan 02 | Down Royal (IRE) | Moira Handicap Hurdle | 4/20 | Emotional Moment (IRE) | 1 | 24 Jan 02 | Gowran Park (IRE) | Power Seeds Handicap Hurdle |
| 16 Jan 02 | Down Royal (IRE) | Moira Handicap Hurdle | 4/20 | Ahead Of The Posse I (IRE) | 3 | 28 Feb 02 | Thurles (IRE) | Cahir Handicap Hurdle (Div II) |
| 16 Jan 02 | Down Royal (IRE) | Moira Handicap Hurdle | 4/20 | Diorama (GER) | 17 | 4 Nov 02 | Plumpton | Celebrating The Success Of Spice Contracting Ltd Conditional Jockeys' Handica… |
| 10 Oct 01 | Downpatrick (IRE) | Dale Farm Maiden Hurdle | 9/15 | Up The Mountain (IRE) | 2 | 20 Oct 01 | Downpatrick (IRE) | Downpatrick Race Supporters Club Maiden Hurdle (Div II) |
| 10 Oct 01 | Downpatrick (IRE) | Dale Farm Maiden Hurdle | 9/15 | Lisa's Dream I (IRE) | 3 | 20 Oct 01 | Downpatrick (IRE) | Downpatrick Race Supporters Club Maiden Hurdle (Div I) |
| 10 Oct 01 | Downpatrick (IRE) | Dale Farm Maiden Hurdle | 9/15 | Sea Hymn (GB) | 4 | 20 Oct 01 | Downpatrick (IRE) | Morning Star Belfast (Lady Riders) Handicap Hurdle |
| 10 Feb 01 | Fairyhouse (IRE) | Ashbourne Maiden Hurdle (Div II) | 11/28 | Prince Minata (IRE) | - | 10 Mar 01 | Wolverhampton (AW) | Feast of Anna Perenna Maiden Stakes (Div II) |
- 4/2016 Jan 02 · Down Royal (IRE)
Moira Handicap Hurdle
All fields
- Date
- 16 Jan 02
- Course
- Down Royal (IRE)
- Race
- Moira Handicap Hurdle
- This horse
- 4/20
- Winner next time
- Emotional Moment (IRE)
- Their pos
- 1
- Won on
- 24 Jan 02
- Race won
- Power Seeds Handicap Hurdle
- 4/2016 Jan 02 · Down Royal (IRE)
Moira Handicap Hurdle
All fields
- Date
- 16 Jan 02
- Course
- Down Royal (IRE)
- Race
- Moira Handicap Hurdle
- This horse
- 4/20
- Winner next time
- Ahead Of The Posse I (IRE)
- Their pos
- 3
- Won on
- 28 Feb 02
- Race won
- Cahir Handicap Hurdle (Div II)
- 4/2016 Jan 02 · Down Royal (IRE)
Moira Handicap Hurdle
All fields
- Date
- 16 Jan 02
- Course
- Down Royal (IRE)
- Race
- Moira Handicap Hurdle
- This horse
- 4/20
- Winner next time
- Diorama (GER)
- Their pos
- 17
- Won on
- 4 Nov 02
- At
- Plumpton
- Race won
- Celebrating The Success Of Spice Contracting Ltd Conditional Jockeys' Handica…
- 9/1510 Oct 01 · Downpatrick (IRE)
Dale Farm Maiden Hurdle
All fields
- Date
- 10 Oct 01
- Course
- Downpatrick (IRE)
- Race
- Dale Farm Maiden Hurdle
- This horse
- 9/15
- Winner next time
- Up The Mountain (IRE)
- Their pos
- 2
- Won on
- 20 Oct 01
- Race won
- Downpatrick Race Supporters Club Maiden Hurdle (Div II)
- 9/1510 Oct 01 · Downpatrick (IRE)
Dale Farm Maiden Hurdle
All fields
- Date
- 10 Oct 01
- Course
- Downpatrick (IRE)
- Race
- Dale Farm Maiden Hurdle
- This horse
- 9/15
- Winner next time
- Lisa's Dream I (IRE)
- Their pos
- 3
- Won on
- 20 Oct 01
- Race won
- Downpatrick Race Supporters Club Maiden Hurdle (Div I)
- 9/1510 Oct 01 · Downpatrick (IRE)
Dale Farm Maiden Hurdle
All fields
- Date
- 10 Oct 01
- Course
- Downpatrick (IRE)
- Race
- Dale Farm Maiden Hurdle
- This horse
- 9/15
- Winner next time
- Sea Hymn (GB)
- Their pos
- 4
- Won on
- 20 Oct 01
- Race won
- Morning Star Belfast (Lady Riders) Handicap Hurdle
- 11/2810 Feb 01 · Fairyhouse (IRE)
Ashbourne Maiden Hurdle (Div II)
All fields
- Date
- 10 Feb 01
- Course
- Fairyhouse (IRE)
- Race
- Ashbourne Maiden Hurdle (Div II)
- This horse
- 11/28
- Winner next time
- Prince Minata (IRE)
- Their pos
- -
- Won on
- 10 Mar 01
- At
- Wolverhampton (AW)
- Race won
- Feast of Anna Perenna Maiden Stakes (Div II)
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 (€) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| George Stewart | 27 Jan 01 | 16 Jan 02 | 8/12 | 72 | 72 | 72 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | £0 | €360 |
George Stewart
- Trainer
- George Stewart
- First run
- 27 Jan 01
- Last run
- 16 Jan 02
- First run for yard
- 8/12
- OR first run
- 72
- OR last run
- 72
- Best OR
- 72
- Runs
- 4
- Wins
- 0
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £0
- Prize IRE (€)
- €360
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| National Hunt | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | £0 | €360 | 72 | 27 Jan 01 | 16 Jan 02 |
National Hunt
- Code
- National Hunt
- Runs
- 4
- Wins
- 0
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £0
- Prize IRE (€)
- €360
- Best OR
- 72
- First run
- 27 Jan 01
- Last run
- 16 Jan 02
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 (€) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hurdle | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | £0 | €360 |
Hurdle
- Race type
- Hurdle
- Runs
- 4
- Wins
- 0
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £0
- Prize IRE (€)
- €360
By going
| Going | Runs | Wins | 2nd | 3rd | Win % | Place % | Prize GB (£) | Prize IRE (€) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Good to Yielding | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | £0 | €0 | ||
| Soft | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | £0 | €360 | ||
| Heavy | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | £0 | €0 |
Good to Yielding
- Going
- Good to Yielding
- Runs
- 1
- Wins
- 0
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £0
- Prize IRE (€)
- €0
Soft
- Going
- Soft
- Runs
- 2
- Wins
- 0
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £0
- Prize IRE (€)
- €360
Heavy
- Going
- Heavy
- Runs
- 1
- Wins
- 0
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £0
- Prize IRE (€)
- €0
By distance
| Distance | Runs | Wins | 2nd | 3rd | Win % | Place % | Prize GB (£) | Prize IRE (€) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2m to 2m1f | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | £0 | €360 | ||
| 2m2f to 2m5f | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | £0 | €0 |
2m to 2m1f
- Distance
- 2m to 2m1f
- Runs
- 3
- Wins
- 0
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £0
- Prize IRE (€)
- €360
2m2f to 2m5f
- Distance
- 2m2f to 2m5f
- Runs
- 1
- Wins
- 0
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £0
- 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 (€) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Down Royal (IRE) | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | £0 | €360 | ||
| Downpatrick (IRE) | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | £0 | €0 | ||
| Fairyhouse (IRE) | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | £0 | €0 | ||
| Naas (IRE) | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | £0 | €0 |
Down Royal (IRE)
- Course
- Down Royal (IRE)
- Runs
- 1
- Wins
- 0
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £0
- Prize IRE (€)
- €360
Downpatrick (IRE)
- Course
- Downpatrick (IRE)
- Runs
- 1
- Wins
- 0
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £0
- Prize IRE (€)
- €0
Fairyhouse (IRE)
- Course
- Fairyhouse (IRE)
- Runs
- 1
- Wins
- 0
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £0
- Prize IRE (€)
- €0
Naas (IRE)
- Course
- Naas (IRE)
- 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 (€) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Non-handicap (unclassified) | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | £0 | €0 | ||
| Handicap (unclassified) | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | £0 | €360 |
Non-handicap (unclassified)
- Class
- Non-handicap (unclassified)
- Runs
- 3
- Wins
- 0
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £0
- Prize IRE (€)
- €0
Handicap (unclassified)
- Class
- Handicap (unclassified)
- Runs
- 1
- Wins
- 0
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £0
- Prize IRE (€)
- €360
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 (€) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 to 16 runners | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | £0 | €0 | ||
| 9 to 12 runners | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | £0 | €0 | ||
| 17+ runners | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | £0 | €360 |
13 to 16 runners
- Runners
- 13 to 16 runners
- Runs
- 1
- Wins
- 0
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £0
- Prize IRE (€)
- €0
9 to 12 runners
- Runners
- 9 to 12 runners
- Runs
- 1
- Wins
- 0
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £0
- Prize IRE (€)
- €0
17+ runners
- Runners
- 17+ runners
- Runs
- 2
- Wins
- 0
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £0
- Prize IRE (€)
- €360
By month
| Month | Runs | Wins | 2nd | 3rd | Win % | Place % | Prize GB (£) | Prize IRE (€) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | £0 | €360 | ||
| February | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | £0 | €0 | ||
| October | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | £0 | €0 |
January
- Month
- January
- Runs
- 2
- Wins
- 0
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £0
- Prize IRE (€)
- €360
February
- Month
- February
- Runs
- 1
- Wins
- 0
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £0
- Prize IRE (€)
- €0
October
- Month
- October
- 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 (€) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| J R Barry | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | £0 | €0 | ||
| J J Mansell | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | £0 | €360 |
J R Barry
- Jockey
- J R Barry
- Runs
- 3
- Wins
- 0
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £0
- Prize IRE (€)
- €0
J J Mansell
- Jockey
- J J Mansell
- Runs
- 1
- Wins
- 0
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £0
- Prize IRE (€)
- €360
By trainer
| Trainer | Runs | Wins | 2nd | 3rd | Win % | Place % | Prize GB (£) | Prize IRE (€) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| George Stewart | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | £0 | €360 |
George Stewart
- Trainer
- George Stewart
- Runs
- 4
- Wins
- 0
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £0
- Prize IRE (€)
- €360
By headgear
| Headgear | Runs | Wins | 2nd | 3rd | Win % | Place % | Prize GB (£) | Prize IRE (€) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No headgear | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | £0 | €360 |
No headgear
- Headgear
- No headgear
- Runs
- 4
- Wins
- 0
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £0
- Prize IRE (€)
- €360
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 | 0 | £0 | €0 | ||
| 61 to 120 days | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | £0 | €360 | ||
| 121 to 365 days | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | £0 | €0 |
Debut / no previous run
- Days since last run
- Debut / no previous run
- Runs
- 1
- Wins
- 0
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- 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
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £0
- Prize IRE (€)
- €0
61 to 120 days
- Days since last run
- 61 to 120 days
- Runs
- 1
- Wins
- 0
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £0
- Prize IRE (€)
- €360
121 to 365 days
- Days since last run
- 121 to 365 days
- Runs
- 1
- Wins
- 0
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £0
- Prize IRE (€)
- €0
Counted from the previous run in Britain or Ireland; runs abroad are not seen.
Pedigree
Pedigree
Sire branchBob Back (USA)
Parent · 1
- SireBob Back (USA)
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 branchThe Bluebell Polka (IRE)
Parent · 1
Grandparents · 2
- Dam's sireStrong Gale (IRE)
- Dam's damBreak The BankI (GB)
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
Not traced
Not traced
Break The BankI (GB)
Not traced
Not traced
Not traced
Not traced
Not traced
Not traced
Not traced
Not traced
Breeding card
HorseChasing The Blues (IRE)
Sexmare
Foaled1996
SireBob Back (USA)
DamThe Bluebell Polka (IRE)
DamsireStrong Gale (IRE)
2nd damBreak The BankI (GB)
Dam's produce1 winners from 2 runners
Notable siblingNews Item (IRE)
Female line
- The Bluebell Polka (IRE) · by Strong Gale (IRE) · 1 winners from 2 runners
- Break The BankI (GB) · 6 winners from 8 runners
Sire, dam and damsire
| Sire | Dam | Damsire | Sex | Sire's avg winning distance | Damsire's avg winning distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bob Back (USA) | The Bluebell Polka (IRE) | Strong Gale (IRE) | mare | Flat 11.7f · NH 2m3½f | Flat 8.7f · NH 2m4½f |
Bob Back (USA)
- Sire
- Bob Back (USA)
- Damsire
- Strong Gale (IRE)
- Sex
- mare
- Sire's avg winning distance
- Flat 11.7f · NH 2m3½f
- Damsire's avg winning distance
- Flat 8.7f · NH 2m4½f
Progeny of Bob Back (USA) in this horse's best conditions
| Condition | Runs | Wins | Placed | Win % | Place % | This horse runs | This horse wins |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All National Hunt runs | 7,162 | 822 | 2,123 | 4 | 0 | ||
| At 2m to 2m1f | 2,642 | 299 | 769 | 3 | 0 | ||
| On Soft going | 1,821 | 206 | 522 | 2 | 0 | ||
| At 2m to 2m1f on Soft going | 680 | 72 | 189 | 2 | 0 |
All National Hunt runs
- Condition
- All National Hunt runs
- Runs
- 7,162
- Wins
- 822
- Placed
- 2,123
- Win %
- Place %
- This horse runs
- 4
- This horse wins
- 0
At 2m to 2m1f
- Condition
- At 2m to 2m1f
- Runs
- 2,642
- Wins
- 299
- Placed
- 769
- Win %
- Place %
- This horse runs
- 3
- This horse wins
- 0
On Soft going
- Condition
- On Soft going
- Runs
- 1,821
- Wins
- 206
- Placed
- 522
- Win %
- Place %
- This horse runs
- 2
- This horse wins
- 0
At 2m to 2m1f on Soft going
- Condition
- At 2m to 2m1f on Soft going
- Runs
- 680
- Wins
- 72
- Placed
- 189
- Win %
- Place %
- This horse runs
- 2
- 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.
Bob Back (USA) × Strong Gale mares (the cross)
| Code | Runners | Winners | Winners % | Black-type winners | Runs | Wins | 2nd/3rd | Win % | Prize GB (£) | Prize IRE (€) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| National Hunt | 41 | 15 | 1 | 413 | 34 | 66 | £207,724 | €347,866 | ||
| Flat | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | £0 | €8,983 | ||
| All runs | 41 | 15 | 1 | 414 | 35 | 66 | £207,724 | €356,849 |
National Hunt
- Code
- National Hunt
- Runners
- 41
- Winners
- 15
- Winners %
- Black-type winners
- 1
- Runs
- 413
- Wins
- 34
- 2nd/3rd
- 66
- Win %
- Prize GB (£)
- £207,724
- Prize IRE (€)
- €347,866
Flat
- Code
- Flat
- Runners
- 1
- Winners
- 1
- Winners %
- Black-type winners
- 0
- Runs
- 1
- Wins
- 1
- 2nd/3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Prize GB (£)
- £0
- Prize IRE (€)
- €8,983
All runs
- Code
- All runs
- Runners
- 41
- Winners
- 15
- Winners %
- Black-type winners
- 1
- Runs
- 414
- Wins
- 35
- 2nd/3rd
- 66
- Win %
- Prize GB (£)
- £207,724
- Prize IRE (€)
- €356,849
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 | Best win | Prize GB (£) | Prize IRE (€) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Back In Front (IRE) | 25 | 11 | 3 | Group/Grade 1 | £113,764 | €222,093 |
| Ballygalley Bob (IRE) | 25 | 4 | 0 | - | £24,279 | €0 |
| Dead Sound (IRE) | 20 | 3 | 0 | - | £0 | €41,900 |
| Larks Lad (IRE) | 28 | 3 | 0 | - | £23,356 | €0 |
| Solstice Knight (IRE) | 15 | 2 | 0 | - | £0 | €27,394 |
| The Vicar (IRE) | 22 | 2 | 0 | - | £21,704 | €0 |
| Streamtown (IRE) | 24 | 2 | 0 | - | £3,520 | €11,380 |
| Bob Le Gaoth (IRE) | 7 | 1 | 0 | - | £3,358 | €0 |
| Strawberry Bob (IRE) | 11 | 1 | 0 | - | £0 | €8,450 |
| Back To The Wind (IRE) | 11 | 1 | 0 | - | £4,879 | €0 |
| Back To Gales (IRE) | 14 | 1 | 0 | - | £0 | €10,195 |
| Shiminnie (IRE) | 14 | 1 | 0 | - | £0 | €13,372 |
Back In Front (IRE)
- Horse
- Back In Front (IRE)
- Runs
- 25
- Wins
- 11
- Black-type wins
- 3
- Best win
- Group/Grade 1
- Prize GB (£)
- £113,764
- Prize IRE (€)
- €222,093
Ballygalley Bob (IRE)
- Runs
- 25
- Wins
- 4
- Black-type wins
- 0
- Prize GB (£)
- £24,279
- Prize IRE (€)
- €0
Dead Sound (IRE)
- Horse
- Dead Sound (IRE)
- Runs
- 20
- Wins
- 3
- Black-type wins
- 0
- Prize GB (£)
- £0
- Prize IRE (€)
- €41,900
Larks Lad (IRE)
- Horse
- Larks Lad (IRE)
- Runs
- 28
- Wins
- 3
- Black-type wins
- 0
- Prize GB (£)
- £23,356
- Prize IRE (€)
- €0
Solstice Knight (IRE)
- Runs
- 15
- Wins
- 2
- Black-type wins
- 0
- Prize GB (£)
- £0
- Prize IRE (€)
- €27,394
The Vicar (IRE)
- Horse
- The Vicar (IRE)
- Runs
- 22
- Wins
- 2
- Black-type wins
- 0
- Prize GB (£)
- £21,704
- Prize IRE (€)
- €0
Streamtown (IRE)
- Horse
- Streamtown (IRE)
- Runs
- 24
- Wins
- 2
- Black-type wins
- 0
- Prize GB (£)
- £3,520
- Prize IRE (€)
- €11,380
Bob Le Gaoth (IRE)
- Horse
- Bob Le Gaoth (IRE)
- Runs
- 7
- Wins
- 1
- Black-type wins
- 0
- Prize GB (£)
- £3,358
- Prize IRE (€)
- €0
Strawberry Bob (IRE)
- Horse
- Strawberry Bob (IRE)
- Runs
- 11
- Wins
- 1
- Black-type wins
- 0
- Prize GB (£)
- £0
- Prize IRE (€)
- €8,450
Back To The Wind (IRE)
- Runs
- 11
- Wins
- 1
- Black-type wins
- 0
- Prize GB (£)
- £4,879
- Prize IRE (€)
- €0
Back To Gales (IRE)
- Horse
- Back To Gales (IRE)
- Runs
- 14
- Wins
- 1
- Black-type wins
- 0
- Prize GB (£)
- £0
- Prize IRE (€)
- €10,195
Shiminnie (IRE)
- Horse
- Shiminnie (IRE)
- Runs
- 14
- Wins
- 1
- Black-type wins
- 0
- Prize GB (£)
- £0
- Prize IRE (€)
- €13,372
Top 12 by best win level, then wins.
Ratings
Official ratings
| Code | Current OR | Highest OR | Lowest OR | Rated runs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| National Hunt | 72 | 72 | 72 | 1 |
National Hunt
- Code
- National Hunt
- Current OR
- 72
- Highest OR
- 72
- Lowest OR
- 72
- Rated runs
- 1
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 | Pos |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Jan 02 | Down Royal (IRE) | NH | 72 | 4/20 |
- 4/2016 Jan 02 · Down Royal (IRE)
All fields
- Date
- 16 Jan 02
- Course
- Down Royal (IRE)
- Code
- NH
- OR
- 72
- Pos
- 4/20
Current mark v winning marks
| Code | Current OR | OR last run | Change | Highest OR | v highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| National Hunt | 72 | 72 | 0 | 72 | 0 |
National Hunt
- Code
- National Hunt
- Current OR
- 72
- OR last run
- 72
- Change
- 0
- Highest OR
- 72
- 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
- 1 winners from 2 runners
Full siblings
No other foal by Bob Back (USA) out of The Bluebell Polka (IRE) has raced in Britain or Ireland.
Half siblings
By Old Vic (GB)
- News Item (IRE)3W · 25R
Female line
- 1The Bluebell Polka (IRE) · by Strong Gale (IRE)
- 2Break The BankI (GB)
Notable relatives
First cousin
- Chantry House (IRE)10W · 25R · 2 G1
- The Last Day (IRE)6W · 23R · 1 black-type
Aunt (out of 2nd dam)
- Nancy Myles (GB)15W · 38R · 3 black-type
In brief
When was Chasing The Blues foaled?
Chasing The Blues (IRE) was foaled in 1996.
Who are the sire and dam of Chasing The Blues?
Chasing The Blues (IRE) is by Bob Back (USA) out of The Bluebell Polka (IRE), a daughter of Strong Gale (IRE).
Who trained Chasing The Blues?
Chasing The Blues (IRE) was trained by George Stewart and owned by Basil Blackshaw at the time of the last run in Britain or Ireland.
What is Chasing The Blues' race record?
In Britain and Ireland, Chasing The Blues (IRE) ran 4 times without winning.
What was Chasing The Blues' official rating?
Chasing The Blues (IRE) was last officially rated 72 over jumps (also the career high).
Is Chasing The Blues still racing?
Chasing The Blues (IRE) last ran in Britain or Ireland on 16 January 2002 at Down Royal (IRE) in the Moira Handicap Hurdle, finishing 4th of 20, and has not run there since.
Is Chasing The Blues related to any top horses?
Chasing The Blues (IRE)'s black-type relatives in Britain and Ireland include Chantry House (IRE) (first cousin, Grade 1 winner), The Last Day (IRE) (first cousin, Grade 3 winner) and Nancy Myles (GB) (aunt, Listed winner), from the Break The BankI (GB) family.
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