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Horse profile

Dark Shell

Darshaan (GB) × Grecian Urn (GB) (Ela-Mana-Mou (IRE))
Sex
gelding
Foaled
1995
Highest OR
133
Record (GB & IRE)
3 wins from 13 runs (23%)
Prize money (GB & IRE)
£34,116 GB
Last official rating
129 (Jumps)
Last run (GB & IRE)
23 Apr 2002, Punchestown (IRE) (10/25)
Last win (GB & IRE)
14 Mar 2001, Huntingdon
Recent form
1642431211012410

Form

Race record

DateCoursePosSPBtnJockeyTrainerRaceClassTypeDistGoingWgtORWinner / 2ndWinner prizeDaysFuture form
23 Apr 02Punchestown (IRE)10/2514/126½Barry GeraghtyNicky HendersonMurphy International Ltd Handicap HurdleHandicap (unclassified)Hurdle2m4fYielding12-0129Rapid Deployment (GB)€24,700173/22
6 Apr 02Aintree4/178/120½Mick FitzgeraldNicky HendersonCordon Bleu Handicap HurdleListedHurdle2m½fGood10-12131Intersky Falcon (GB)£23,200235/16
14 Mar 02Cheltenham12/219/122½Mick FitzgeraldNicky HendersonVincent O'Brien County Handicap Hurdle Grade 3Class 1Hurdle2m1fGood10-4133Rooster Booster (GB)£33,0003432/20
5 Apr 01Aintree10/155/2FdistMick FitzgeraldNicky HendersonBarton And Guestier Top Novices' Hurdle Grade 2Class 1Hurdle2m½fSoft11-0-Ilico II (FR)£29,000221/14
14 Mar 01Huntingdon1/184/7Fwon 12Mick FitzgeraldNicky HendersonSouthern Counties Finance & Leasing Ltd Maiden Hurdle (Div II)Class 4Hurdle2mSoft11-5-Mardani (IRE)£2,723201/15
22 Feb 01Wincanton2/1711/8F2½Mick FitzgeraldNicky HendersonMere Maiden Hurdle Class DClass 3Hurdle1m7½fGood11-5-Swan Knight (USA)£3,9696492/16
15 May 99Newbury1/611/4won 7Olivier PeslierSir Michael StouteAston Park StakesListedFlat Turf1m5½fSoft8-12107Kadaka (IRE)£13,810210/5
24 Apr 99Sandown3/97/11½Jimmy FortuneSir Michael StouteMarriott Hotels StakesGroup 3Flat Turf1m2fSoft8-10107Generous Rosi (GB)£19,2002191/8
17 Sep 98Newbury4/711/22¼Frankie DettoriSir Michael StouteDoubleprint Arc TrialListedFlat Turf1m3fGood8-9105Scorned (GER)£30,63560/4
11 Sep 98Doncaster2/57/22Mick KinaneSir Michael StouteRJB Mining Conditions Stakes Class BClass 2Flat Turf1m2fGood8-11105Marcus Maximus (USA)£9,600450/4
28 Jul 98Goodwood4/625/15¾W R SwinburnSir Michael StoutePeugeot Gordon StakesGroup 3Flat Turf1m4fGood to Firm8-10-Rabah (GB)£17,600241/3
4 Jul 98Haydock6/87/15½Darryll HollandSir Michael StouteLeith's July Trophy StakesListedFlat Turf1m4fGood to Firm8-10-Rabah (GB)£11,048224/7
12 Jun 98Sandown1/1510/1won 2T QuinnSir Michael StouteSun Bank Maiden Stakes Class DClass 4Flat Turf1m2fGood to Soft9-0-King Tango (USA)£3,778-2/13
  • 10/2523 Apr 02 · Punchestown (IRE)14/1

    Murphy International Ltd Handicap Hurdle

    Handicap (unclassified)2m4fYielding

    All fields
    Date
    23 Apr 02
    Pos
    10/25
    SP
    14/1
    Btn
    26½
    Race
    Murphy International Ltd Handicap Hurdle
    Class
    Handicap (unclassified)
    Type
    Hurdle
    Dist
    2m4f
    Going
    Yielding
    Wgt
    12-0
    OR
    129
    Winner prize
    €24,700
    Days
    17
    Future form
    3/22
  • 4/176 Apr 02 · Aintree8/1

    Cordon Bleu Handicap Hurdle

    Listed2m½fGood

    All fields
    Date
    6 Apr 02
    Course
    Aintree
    Pos
    4/17
    SP
    8/1
    Btn
    20½
    Race
    Cordon Bleu Handicap Hurdle
    Class
    Listed
    Type
    Hurdle
    Dist
    2m½f
    Going
    Good
    Wgt
    10-12
    OR
    131
    Winner prize
    £23,200
    Days
    23
    Future form
    5/16
  • 12/2114 Mar 02 · Cheltenham9/1

    Vincent O'Brien County Handicap Hurdle Grade 3

    Class 12m1fGood

    All fields
    Date
    14 Mar 02
    Pos
    12/21
    SP
    9/1
    Btn
    22½
    Race
    Vincent O'Brien County Handicap Hurdle Grade 3
    Class
    Class 1
    Type
    Hurdle
    Dist
    2m1f
    Going
    Good
    Wgt
    10-4
    OR
    133
    Winner prize
    £33,000
    Days
    343
    Future form
    2/20
  • 10/155 Apr 01 · Aintree5/2F

    Barton And Guestier Top Novices' Hurdle Grade 2

    Class 12m½fSoft

    All fields
    Date
    5 Apr 01
    Course
    Aintree
    Pos
    10/15
    SP
    5/2F
    Btn
    dist
    Race
    Barton And Guestier Top Novices' Hurdle Grade 2
    Class
    Class 1
    Type
    Hurdle
    Dist
    2m½f
    Going
    Soft
    Wgt
    11-0
    OR
    -
    Winner / 2nd
    Ilico II (FR)
    Winner prize
    £29,000
    Days
    22
    Future form
    1/14
  • 1/1814 Mar 01 · Huntingdon4/7F

    Southern Counties Finance & Leasing Ltd Maiden Hurdle (Div II)

    Class 42mSoft

    All fields
    Date
    14 Mar 01
    Pos
    1/18
    SP
    4/7F
    Btn
    won 12
    Race
    Southern Counties Finance & Leasing Ltd Maiden Hurdle (Div II)
    Class
    Class 4
    Type
    Hurdle
    Dist
    2m
    Going
    Soft
    Wgt
    11-5
    OR
    -
    Winner / 2nd
    Mardani (IRE)
    Winner prize
    £2,723
    Days
    20
    Future form
    1/15
  • 2/1722 Feb 01 · Wincanton11/8F

    Mere Maiden Hurdle Class D

    Class 31m7½fGood

    All fields
    Date
    22 Feb 01
    Course
    Wincanton
    Pos
    2/17
    SP
    11/8F
    Btn
    2½
    Race
    Mere Maiden Hurdle Class D
    Class
    Class 3
    Type
    Hurdle
    Dist
    1m7½f
    Going
    Good
    Wgt
    11-5
    OR
    -
    Winner / 2nd
    Swan Knight (USA)
    Winner prize
    £3,969
    Days
    649
    Future form
    2/16
  • 1/615 May 99 · Newbury11/4

    Aston Park Stakes

    Listed1m5½fSoft

    All fields
    Date
    15 May 99
    Course
    Newbury
    Pos
    1/6
    SP
    11/4
    Btn
    won 7
    Race
    Aston Park Stakes
    Class
    Listed
    Type
    Flat Turf
    Dist
    1m5½f
    Going
    Soft
    Wgt
    8-12
    OR
    107
    Winner / 2nd
    Kadaka (IRE)
    Winner prize
    £13,810
    Days
    21
    Future form
    0/5
  • 3/924 Apr 99 · Sandown7/1

    Marriott Hotels Stakes

    Group 31m2fSoft

    All fields
    Date
    24 Apr 99
    Course
    Sandown
    Pos
    3/9
    SP
    7/1
    Btn
    1½
    Race
    Marriott Hotels Stakes
    Class
    Group 3
    Type
    Flat Turf
    Dist
    1m2f
    Going
    Soft
    Wgt
    8-10
    OR
    107
    Winner / 2nd
    Generous Rosi (GB)
    Winner prize
    £19,200
    Days
    219
    Future form
    1/8
  • 4/717 Sep 98 · Newbury11/2

    Doubleprint Arc Trial

    Listed1m3fGood

    All fields
    Date
    17 Sep 98
    Course
    Newbury
    Pos
    4/7
    SP
    11/2
    Btn
    2¼
    Race
    Doubleprint Arc Trial
    Class
    Listed
    Type
    Flat Turf
    Dist
    1m3f
    Going
    Good
    Wgt
    8-9
    OR
    105
    Winner / 2nd
    Scorned (GER)
    Winner prize
    £30,635
    Days
    6
    Future form
    0/4
  • 2/511 Sep 98 · Doncaster7/2

    RJB Mining Conditions Stakes Class B

    Class 21m2fGood

    All fields
    Date
    11 Sep 98
    Course
    Doncaster
    Pos
    2/5
    SP
    7/2
    Btn
    2
    Race
    RJB Mining Conditions Stakes Class B
    Class
    Class 2
    Type
    Flat Turf
    Dist
    1m2f
    Going
    Good
    Wgt
    8-11
    OR
    105
    Winner prize
    £9,600
    Days
    45
    Future form
    0/4
  • 4/628 Jul 98 · Goodwood25/1

    Peugeot Gordon Stakes

    Group 31m4fGood to Firm

    All fields
    Date
    28 Jul 98
    Course
    Goodwood
    Pos
    4/6
    SP
    25/1
    Btn
    5¾
    Race
    Peugeot Gordon Stakes
    Class
    Group 3
    Type
    Flat Turf
    Dist
    1m4f
    Going
    Good to Firm
    Wgt
    8-10
    OR
    -
    Winner / 2nd
    Rabah (GB)
    Winner prize
    £17,600
    Days
    24
    Future form
    1/3
  • 6/84 Jul 98 · Haydock7/1

    Leith's July Trophy Stakes

    Listed1m4fGood to Firm

    All fields
    Date
    4 Jul 98
    Course
    Haydock
    Pos
    6/8
    SP
    7/1
    Btn
    5½
    Race
    Leith's July Trophy Stakes
    Class
    Listed
    Type
    Flat Turf
    Dist
    1m4f
    Going
    Good to Firm
    Wgt
    8-10
    OR
    -
    Winner / 2nd
    Rabah (GB)
    Winner prize
    £11,048
    Days
    22
    Future form
    4/7
  • 1/1512 Jun 98 · Sandown10/1

    Sun Bank Maiden Stakes Class D

    Class 41m2fGood to Soft

    All fields
    Date
    12 Jun 98
    Course
    Sandown
    Pos
    1/15
    SP
    10/1
    Btn
    won 2
    Jockey
    T Quinn
    Race
    Sun Bank Maiden Stakes Class D
    Class
    Class 4
    Type
    Flat Turf
    Dist
    1m2f
    Going
    Good to Soft
    Wgt
    9-0
    OR
    -
    Winner / 2nd
    King Tango (USA)
    Winner prize
    £3,778
    Days
    -
    Future form
    2/13

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
23 Apr 02Punchestown (IRE)Murphy International Ltd Handicap Hurdle10/25The Culdee (IRE)328 Apr 02Clonmel (IRE)Cashel Handicap
23 Apr 02Punchestown (IRE)Murphy International Ltd Handicap Hurdle10/25Caesar's Palace (GER)98 May 02ChepstowWendy Fair Market At Chepstow Racecourse Amateur Riders' Handicap Hurdle Class E
23 Apr 02Punchestown (IRE)Murphy International Ltd Handicap Hurdle10/25Moonlake I (IRE)1514 Sep 03HexhamPrince's Trust Beginners' Chase Class E
6 Apr 02AintreeCordon Bleu Handicap Hurdle (Listed Race)4/17Milligan (FR)320 Apr 02AyrSamsung Electronics Scottish Champion Hurdle (Limited Handicap)Grade 2
6 Apr 02AintreeCordon Bleu Handicap Hurdle (Listed Race)4/17Bow Strada (GB)823 Apr 02ExeterSouth West Renault Dealer Group Handicap Hurdle Class D
6 Apr 02AintreeCordon Bleu Handicap Hurdle (Listed Race)4/17Never (FR)1130 Nov 02NewburyStan James Intermediate Hurdle (Limited H'cap) (Listed Race)
6 Apr 02AintreeCordon Bleu Handicap Hurdle (Listed Race)4/17Monkerhostin (FR)1220 Apr 02StratfordJenkinsons Caterers Handicap Hurdle Class D
6 Apr 02AintreeCordon Bleu Handicap Hurdle (Listed Race)4/17Tysou (FR)169 Nov 02SandownDiscover Racing Blind Date Novices' Chase Class D
14 Mar 02CheltenhamVincent O'Brien County Handicap Hurdle Grade 312/21Patsy Veale (IRE)612 May 02Killarney (IRE)Murphys Irish Stout Handicap Hurdle
14 Mar 02CheltenhamVincent O'Brien County Handicap Hurdle Grade 312/21Idaho D'Ox (FR)101 Apr 02WincantonNine Hole 'National Hunt' Novices' Hurdle Class E
5 Apr 01AintreeBarton And Guestier Top Novices' Hurdle Grade 210/15Tidour (FR)319 Dec 03UttoxeterSt Modwen Properties Beginners' Chase Class E
14 Mar 01HuntingdonSouthern Counties Finance & Leasing Ltd Maiden Hurdle (Div II)1/18Stamparland Hill (GB)518 Sep 01SedgefieldOakley For Mitsubishi Novices' Hurdle (Div I)
22 Feb 01WincantonMere Maiden Hurdle Class D2/17Marble Arch (GB)431 Mar 01AscotBrunswick Novices' Handicap Hurdle Class D
22 Feb 01WincantonMere Maiden Hurdle Class D2/17Il Capitano (GB)518 Oct 01TauntonVivien Howard Memorial Novices' Hurdle Class E
24 Apr 99SandownMarriott Hotels Stakes (Group 3)3/9Zomaradah (GB)827 Jun 99Doncaster'Young Generation' Conditions Stakes Class C
28 Jul 98GoodwoodPeugeot Gordon Stakes (Group 3)4/6Nedawi (GB)112 Sep 98DoncasterPertemps St Leger Stakes (Group 1)
4 Jul 98HaydockLeith's July Trophy Stakes (Listed Race)6/8Rabah (GB)128 Jul 98GoodwoodPeugeot Gordon Stakes (Group 3)
4 Jul 98HaydockLeith's July Trophy Stakes (Listed Race)6/8Nedawi (GB)328 Jul 98GoodwoodPeugeot Gordon Stakes (Group 3)
4 Jul 98HaydockLeith's July Trophy Stakes (Listed Race)6/8Scorned (GER)417 Sep 98NewburyDoubleprint Arc Trial (Listed Race)
4 Jul 98HaydockLeith's July Trophy Stakes (Listed Race)6/8Seignorial (USA)728 Jul 98GoodwoodGrosvenor Casinos Cup Handicap Class B
12 Jun 98SandownSun Bank Maiden Stakes Class D1/15Rakeeb (USA)320 Jul 98AyrHighland Mary Maiden Stakes Class D
12 Jun 98SandownSun Bank Maiden Stakes Class D1/15Edwardian (GB)512 Sep 98GoodwoodCity of Portsmouth Maiden Stakes Class D
  • 10/2523 Apr 02 · Punchestown (IRE)

    Murphy International Ltd Handicap Hurdle

    All fields
    Date
    23 Apr 02
    Race
    Murphy International Ltd Handicap Hurdle
    This horse
    10/25
    Winner next time
    The Culdee (IRE)
    Their pos
    3
    Won on
    28 Apr 02
    Race won
    Cashel Handicap
  • 10/2523 Apr 02 · Punchestown (IRE)

    Murphy International Ltd Handicap Hurdle

    All fields
    Date
    23 Apr 02
    Race
    Murphy International Ltd Handicap Hurdle
    This horse
    10/25
    Winner next time
    Caesar's Palace (GER)
    Their pos
    9
    Won on
    8 May 02
    Race won
    Wendy Fair Market At Chepstow Racecourse Amateur Riders' Handicap Hurdle Class E
  • 10/2523 Apr 02 · Punchestown (IRE)

    Murphy International Ltd Handicap Hurdle

    All fields
    Date
    23 Apr 02
    Race
    Murphy International Ltd Handicap Hurdle
    This horse
    10/25
    Winner next time
    Moonlake I (IRE)
    Their pos
    15
    Won on
    14 Sep 03
    Race won
    Prince's Trust Beginners' Chase Class E
  • 4/176 Apr 02 · Aintree

    Cordon Bleu Handicap Hurdle (Listed Race)

    All fields
    Date
    6 Apr 02
    Course
    Aintree
    Race
    Cordon Bleu Handicap Hurdle (Listed Race)
    This horse
    4/17
    Winner next time
    Milligan (FR)
    Their pos
    3
    Won on
    20 Apr 02
    At
    Ayr
    Race won
    Samsung Electronics Scottish Champion Hurdle (Limited Handicap)Grade 2
  • 4/176 Apr 02 · Aintree

    Cordon Bleu Handicap Hurdle (Listed Race)

    All fields
    Date
    6 Apr 02
    Course
    Aintree
    Race
    Cordon Bleu Handicap Hurdle (Listed Race)
    This horse
    4/17
    Winner next time
    Bow Strada (GB)
    Their pos
    8
    Won on
    23 Apr 02
    Race won
    South West Renault Dealer Group Handicap Hurdle Class D
  • 4/176 Apr 02 · Aintree

    Cordon Bleu Handicap Hurdle (Listed Race)

    All fields
    Date
    6 Apr 02
    Course
    Aintree
    Race
    Cordon Bleu Handicap Hurdle (Listed Race)
    This horse
    4/17
    Winner next time
    Never (FR)
    Their pos
    11
    Won on
    30 Nov 02
    Race won
    Stan James Intermediate Hurdle (Limited H'cap) (Listed Race)
  • 4/176 Apr 02 · Aintree

    Cordon Bleu Handicap Hurdle (Listed Race)

    All fields
    Date
    6 Apr 02
    Course
    Aintree
    Race
    Cordon Bleu Handicap Hurdle (Listed Race)
    This horse
    4/17
    Winner next time
    Monkerhostin (FR)
    Their pos
    12
    Won on
    20 Apr 02
    Race won
    Jenkinsons Caterers Handicap Hurdle Class D
  • 4/176 Apr 02 · Aintree

    Cordon Bleu Handicap Hurdle (Listed Race)

    All fields
    Date
    6 Apr 02
    Course
    Aintree
    Race
    Cordon Bleu Handicap Hurdle (Listed Race)
    This horse
    4/17
    Winner next time
    Tysou (FR)
    Their pos
    16
    Won on
    9 Nov 02
    Race won
    Discover Racing Blind Date Novices' Chase Class D
  • 12/2114 Mar 02 · Cheltenham

    Vincent O'Brien County Handicap Hurdle Grade 3

    All fields
    Date
    14 Mar 02
    Race
    Vincent O'Brien County Handicap Hurdle Grade 3
    This horse
    12/21
    Winner next time
    Patsy Veale (IRE)
    Their pos
    6
    Won on
    12 May 02
    Race won
    Murphys Irish Stout Handicap Hurdle
  • 12/2114 Mar 02 · Cheltenham

    Vincent O'Brien County Handicap Hurdle Grade 3

    All fields
    Date
    14 Mar 02
    Race
    Vincent O'Brien County Handicap Hurdle Grade 3
    This horse
    12/21
    Winner next time
    Idaho D'Ox (FR)
    Their pos
    10
    Won on
    1 Apr 02
    Race won
    Nine Hole 'National Hunt' Novices' Hurdle Class E
  • 10/155 Apr 01 · Aintree

    Barton And Guestier Top Novices' Hurdle Grade 2

    All fields
    Date
    5 Apr 01
    Course
    Aintree
    Race
    Barton And Guestier Top Novices' Hurdle Grade 2
    This horse
    10/15
    Winner next time
    Tidour (FR)
    Their pos
    3
    Won on
    19 Dec 03
    Race won
    St Modwen Properties Beginners' Chase Class E
  • 1/1814 Mar 01 · Huntingdon

    Southern Counties Finance & Leasing Ltd Maiden Hurdle (Div II)

    All fields
    Date
    14 Mar 01
    Race
    Southern Counties Finance & Leasing Ltd Maiden Hurdle (Div II)
    This horse
    1/18
    Winner next time
    Stamparland Hill (GB)
    Their pos
    5
    Won on
    18 Sep 01
    Race won
    Oakley For Mitsubishi Novices' Hurdle (Div I)
  • 2/1722 Feb 01 · Wincanton

    Mere Maiden Hurdle Class D

    All fields
    Date
    22 Feb 01
    Course
    Wincanton
    Race
    Mere Maiden Hurdle Class D
    This horse
    2/17
    Winner next time
    Marble Arch (GB)
    Their pos
    4
    Won on
    31 Mar 01
    Race won
    Brunswick Novices' Handicap Hurdle Class D
  • 2/1722 Feb 01 · Wincanton

    Mere Maiden Hurdle Class D

    All fields
    Date
    22 Feb 01
    Course
    Wincanton
    Race
    Mere Maiden Hurdle Class D
    This horse
    2/17
    Winner next time
    Il Capitano (GB)
    Their pos
    5
    Won on
    18 Oct 01
    Race won
    Vivien Howard Memorial Novices' Hurdle Class E
  • 3/924 Apr 99 · Sandown

    Marriott Hotels Stakes (Group 3)

    All fields
    Date
    24 Apr 99
    Course
    Sandown
    Race
    Marriott Hotels Stakes (Group 3)
    This horse
    3/9
    Winner next time
    Zomaradah (GB)
    Their pos
    8
    Won on
    27 Jun 99
    Race won
    'Young Generation' Conditions Stakes Class C
  • 4/628 Jul 98 · Goodwood

    Peugeot Gordon Stakes (Group 3)

    All fields
    Date
    28 Jul 98
    Course
    Goodwood
    Race
    Peugeot Gordon Stakes (Group 3)
    This horse
    4/6
    Winner next time
    Nedawi (GB)
    Their pos
    1
    Won on
    12 Sep 98
    Race won
    Pertemps St Leger Stakes (Group 1)
  • 6/84 Jul 98 · Haydock

    Leith's July Trophy Stakes (Listed Race)

    All fields
    Date
    4 Jul 98
    Course
    Haydock
    Race
    Leith's July Trophy Stakes (Listed Race)
    This horse
    6/8
    Winner next time
    Rabah (GB)
    Their pos
    1
    Won on
    28 Jul 98
    Race won
    Peugeot Gordon Stakes (Group 3)
  • 6/84 Jul 98 · Haydock

    Leith's July Trophy Stakes (Listed Race)

    All fields
    Date
    4 Jul 98
    Course
    Haydock
    Race
    Leith's July Trophy Stakes (Listed Race)
    This horse
    6/8
    Winner next time
    Nedawi (GB)
    Their pos
    3
    Won on
    28 Jul 98
    Race won
    Peugeot Gordon Stakes (Group 3)
  • 6/84 Jul 98 · Haydock

    Leith's July Trophy Stakes (Listed Race)

    All fields
    Date
    4 Jul 98
    Course
    Haydock
    Race
    Leith's July Trophy Stakes (Listed Race)
    This horse
    6/8
    Winner next time
    Scorned (GER)
    Their pos
    4
    Won on
    17 Sep 98
    Race won
    Doubleprint Arc Trial (Listed Race)
  • 6/84 Jul 98 · Haydock

    Leith's July Trophy Stakes (Listed Race)

    All fields
    Date
    4 Jul 98
    Course
    Haydock
    Race
    Leith's July Trophy Stakes (Listed Race)
    This horse
    6/8
    Winner next time
    Seignorial (USA)
    Their pos
    7
    Won on
    28 Jul 98
    Race won
    Grosvenor Casinos Cup Handicap Class B
  • 1/1512 Jun 98 · Sandown

    Sun Bank Maiden Stakes Class D

    All fields
    Date
    12 Jun 98
    Course
    Sandown
    Race
    Sun Bank Maiden Stakes Class D
    This horse
    1/15
    Winner next time
    Rakeeb (USA)
    Their pos
    3
    Won on
    20 Jul 98
    At
    Ayr
    Race won
    Highland Mary Maiden Stakes Class D
  • 1/1512 Jun 98 · Sandown

    Sun Bank Maiden Stakes Class D

    All fields
    Date
    12 Jun 98
    Course
    Sandown
    Race
    Sun Bank Maiden Stakes Class D
    This horse
    1/15
    Winner next time
    Edwardian (GB)
    Their pos
    5
    Won on
    12 Sep 98
    Race won
    City of Portsmouth Maiden Stakes Class D

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

Trainer changes

TrainerMoved fromFirst runLast runFirst run for yardOR first runOR last runBest ORRunsWins2nd3rdWin %Place %Prize GB (£)Prize IRE (€)
Nicky HendersonSir Michael Stoute22 Feb 0123 Apr 022/17133129133611016.7%33.3%£5,857€0
Sir Michael Stoute-12 Jun 9815 May 991/15105107107721128.6%57.1%£28,259€0
Nicky Henderson
First run
22 Feb 01
Last run
23 Apr 02
First run for yard
2/17
OR first run
133
OR last run
129
Best OR
133
Runs
6
Wins
1
2nd
1
3rd
0
Win %
16.7%
Place %
33.3%
Prize GB (£)
£5,857
Prize IRE (€)
€0
Sir Michael Stoute
First run
12 Jun 98
Last run
15 May 99
First run for yard
1/15
OR first run
105
OR last run
107
Best OR
107
Runs
7
Wins
2
2nd
1
3rd
1
Win %
28.6%
Place %
57.1%
Prize GB (£)
£28,259
Prize IRE (€)
€0

Spells with each trainer in race order, latest first (a horse that returns to a trainer shows a new spell). From British and Irish runs since 1990.

Stats

Career summary by code (GB & IRE)

CodeRunsWins2nd3rdWin %Place %Prize GB (£)Prize IRE (€)Best ORFirst runLast run
Flat721128.6%57.1%£28,259€010712 Jun 9815 May 99
National Hunt611016.7%33.3%£5,857€013322 Feb 0123 Apr 02
All runs1332123.1%46.2%£34,116€013312 Jun 9823 Apr 02
Flat
Code
Flat
Runs
7
Wins
2
2nd
1
3rd
1
Win %
28.6%
Place %
57.1%
Prize GB (£)
£28,259
Prize IRE (€)
€0
Best OR
107
First run
12 Jun 98
Last run
15 May 99
National Hunt
Code
National Hunt
Runs
6
Wins
1
2nd
1
3rd
0
Win %
16.7%
Place %
33.3%
Prize GB (£)
£5,857
Prize IRE (€)
€0
Best OR
133
First run
22 Feb 01
Last run
23 Apr 02
All runs
Code
All runs
Runs
13
Wins
3
2nd
2
3rd
1
Win %
23.1%
Place %
46.2%
Prize GB (£)
£34,116
Prize IRE (€)
€0
Best OR
133
First run
12 Jun 98
Last run
23 Apr 02

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

By race type

Race typeRunsWins2nd3rdWin %Place %Prize GB (£)Prize IRE (€)
Flat Turf721128.6%57.1%£28,259€0
Hurdle611016.7%33.3%£5,857€0
Flat Turf
Race type
Flat Turf
Runs
7
Wins
2
2nd
1
3rd
1
Win %
28.6%
Place %
57.1%
Prize GB (£)
£28,259
Prize IRE (€)
€0
Hurdle
Race type
Hurdle
Runs
6
Wins
1
2nd
1
3rd
0
Win %
16.7%
Place %
33.3%
Prize GB (£)
£5,857
Prize IRE (€)
€0

By going

GoingRunsWins2nd3rdWin %Place %Prize GB (£)Prize IRE (€)
Good to Firm20000.0%0.0%£1,850€0
Good50200.0%40.0%£8,397€0
Good to Soft1100100.0%100.0%£3,778€0
Yielding10000.0%0.0%£0€0
Soft420150.0%75.0%£20,092€0
Good to Firm
Going
Good to Firm
Runs
2
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£1,850
Prize IRE (€)
€0
Good
Going
Good
Runs
5
Wins
0
2nd
2
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
40.0%
Prize GB (£)
£8,397
Prize IRE (€)
€0
Good to Soft
Going
Good to Soft
Runs
1
Wins
1
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
100.0%
Place %
100.0%
Prize GB (£)
£3,778
Prize IRE (€)
€0
Yielding
Going
Yielding
Runs
1
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€0
Soft
Going
Soft
Runs
4
Wins
2
2nd
0
3rd
1
Win %
50.0%
Place %
75.0%
Prize GB (£)
£20,092
Prize IRE (€)
€0

By distance

DistanceRunsWins2nd3rdWin %Place %Prize GB (£)Prize IRE (€)
9f to 11f411125.0%75.0%£12,599€0
12f to 13f310033.3%33.3%£15,660€0
2m to 2m1f511020.0%40.0%£5,857€0
2m2f to 2m5f10000.0%0.0%£0€0
9f to 11f
Distance
9f to 11f
Runs
4
Wins
1
2nd
1
3rd
1
Win %
25.0%
Place %
75.0%
Prize GB (£)
£12,599
Prize IRE (€)
€0
12f to 13f
Distance
12f to 13f
Runs
3
Wins
1
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
33.3%
Place %
33.3%
Prize GB (£)
£15,660
Prize IRE (€)
€0
2m to 2m1f
Distance
2m to 2m1f
Runs
5
Wins
1
2nd
1
3rd
0
Win %
20.0%
Place %
40.0%
Prize GB (£)
£5,857
Prize IRE (€)
€0
2m2f to 2m5f
Distance
2m2f to 2m5f
Runs
1
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
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

CourseRunsWins2nd3rdWin %Place %Prize GB (£)Prize IRE (€)
Newbury210050.0%50.0%£16,223€0
Sandown210150.0%100.0%£7,336€0
Aintree20000.0%0.0%£2,000€0
Huntingdon1100100.0%100.0%£2,723€0
Cheltenham10000.0%0.0%£0€0
Doncaster10100.0%100.0%£2,850€0
Goodwood10000.0%0.0%£1,850€0
Haydock10000.0%0.0%£0€0
Punchestown (IRE)10000.0%0.0%£0€0
Wincanton10100.0%100.0%£1,134€0
Newbury
Course
Newbury
Runs
2
Wins
1
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
50.0%
Place %
50.0%
Prize GB (£)
£16,223
Prize IRE (€)
€0
Sandown
Course
Sandown
Runs
2
Wins
1
2nd
0
3rd
1
Win %
50.0%
Place %
100.0%
Prize GB (£)
£7,336
Prize IRE (€)
€0
Aintree
Course
Aintree
Runs
2
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£2,000
Prize IRE (€)
€0
Huntingdon
Runs
1
Wins
1
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
100.0%
Place %
100.0%
Prize GB (£)
£2,723
Prize IRE (€)
€0
Cheltenham
Runs
1
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€0
Doncaster
Course
Doncaster
Runs
1
Wins
0
2nd
1
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
100.0%
Prize GB (£)
£2,850
Prize IRE (€)
€0
Goodwood
Course
Goodwood
Runs
1
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£1,850
Prize IRE (€)
€0
Haydock
Course
Haydock
Runs
1
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€0
Punchestown (IRE)
Runs
1
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€0
Wincanton
Course
Wincanton
Runs
1
Wins
0
2nd
1
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
100.0%
Prize GB (£)
£1,134
Prize IRE (€)
€0

By class

ClassRunsWins2nd3rdWin %Place %Prize GB (£)Prize IRE (€)
Group 320010.0%50.0%£5,409€0
Listed410025.0%25.0%£18,223€0
Class 120000.0%0.0%£0€0
Class 210100.0%100.0%£2,850€0
Class 310100.0%100.0%£1,134€0
Class 42200100.0%100.0%£6,501€0
Handicap (unclassified)10000.0%0.0%£0€0
Group 3
Class
Group 3
Runs
2
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
1
Win %
0.0%
Place %
50.0%
Prize GB (£)
£5,409
Prize IRE (€)
€0
Listed
Class
Listed
Runs
4
Wins
1
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
25.0%
Place %
25.0%
Prize GB (£)
£18,223
Prize IRE (€)
€0
Class 1
Class
Class 1
Runs
2
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€0
Class 2
Class
Class 2
Runs
1
Wins
0
2nd
1
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
100.0%
Prize GB (£)
£2,850
Prize IRE (€)
€0
Class 3
Class
Class 3
Runs
1
Wins
0
2nd
1
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
100.0%
Prize GB (£)
£1,134
Prize IRE (€)
€0
Class 4
Class
Class 4
Runs
2
Wins
2
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
100.0%
Place %
100.0%
Prize GB (£)
£6,501
Prize IRE (€)
€0
Handicap (unclassified)
Class
Handicap (unclassified)
Runs
1
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
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 (€)
6 to 8 runners410025.0%25.0%£18,073€0
2 to 5 runners10100.0%100.0%£2,850€0
9 to 12 runners10010.0%100.0%£3,559€0
13 to 16 runners210050.0%50.0%£3,778€0
17+ runners511020.0%40.0%£5,857€0
6 to 8 runners
Runners
6 to 8 runners
Runs
4
Wins
1
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
25.0%
Place %
25.0%
Prize GB (£)
£18,073
Prize IRE (€)
€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 (£)
£2,850
Prize IRE (€)
€0
9 to 12 runners
Runners
9 to 12 runners
Runs
1
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
1
Win %
0.0%
Place %
100.0%
Prize GB (£)
£3,559
Prize IRE (€)
€0
13 to 16 runners
Runners
13 to 16 runners
Runs
2
Wins
1
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
50.0%
Place %
50.0%
Prize GB (£)
£3,778
Prize IRE (€)
€0
17+ runners
Runners
17+ runners
Runs
5
Wins
1
2nd
1
3rd
0
Win %
20.0%
Place %
40.0%
Prize GB (£)
£5,857
Prize IRE (€)
€0

By month

MonthRunsWins2nd3rdWin %Place %Prize GB (£)Prize IRE (€)
February10100.0%100.0%£1,134€0
March210050.0%50.0%£2,723€0
April40010.0%25.0%£5,559€0
May1100100.0%100.0%£13,810€0
June1100100.0%100.0%£3,778€0
July20000.0%0.0%£1,850€0
September20100.0%50.0%£5,263€0
February
Month
February
Runs
1
Wins
0
2nd
1
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
100.0%
Prize GB (£)
£1,134
Prize IRE (€)
€0
March
Month
March
Runs
2
Wins
1
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
50.0%
Place %
50.0%
Prize GB (£)
£2,723
Prize IRE (€)
€0
April
Month
April
Runs
4
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
1
Win %
0.0%
Place %
25.0%
Prize GB (£)
£5,559
Prize IRE (€)
€0
May
Month
May
Runs
1
Wins
1
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
100.0%
Place %
100.0%
Prize GB (£)
£13,810
Prize IRE (€)
€0
June
Month
June
Runs
1
Wins
1
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
100.0%
Place %
100.0%
Prize GB (£)
£3,778
Prize IRE (€)
€0
July
Month
July
Runs
2
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£1,850
Prize IRE (€)
€0
September
Month
September
Runs
2
Wins
0
2nd
1
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
50.0%
Prize GB (£)
£5,263
Prize IRE (€)
€0

By jockey

JockeyRunsWins2nd3rdWin %Place %Prize GB (£)Prize IRE (€)
Mick Fitzgerald511020.0%40.0%£5,857€0
Olivier Peslier1100100.0%100.0%£13,810€0
T Quinn1100100.0%100.0%£3,778€0
Barry Geraghty10000.0%0.0%£0€0
Darryll Holland10000.0%0.0%£0€0
Frankie Dettori10000.0%0.0%£2,413€0
Jimmy Fortune10010.0%100.0%£3,559€0
Mick Kinane10100.0%100.0%£2,850€0
W R Swinburn10000.0%0.0%£1,850€0
Mick Fitzgerald
Runs
5
Wins
1
2nd
1
3rd
0
Win %
20.0%
Place %
40.0%
Prize GB (£)
£5,857
Prize IRE (€)
€0
Olivier Peslier
Runs
1
Wins
1
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
100.0%
Place %
100.0%
Prize GB (£)
£13,810
Prize IRE (€)
€0
T Quinn
Jockey
T Quinn
Runs
1
Wins
1
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
100.0%
Place %
100.0%
Prize GB (£)
£3,778
Prize IRE (€)
€0
Barry Geraghty
Runs
1
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€0
Darryll Holland
Runs
1
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€0
Frankie Dettori
Runs
1
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£2,413
Prize IRE (€)
€0
Jimmy Fortune
Runs
1
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
1
Win %
0.0%
Place %
100.0%
Prize GB (£)
£3,559
Prize IRE (€)
€0
Mick Kinane
Runs
1
Wins
0
2nd
1
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
100.0%
Prize GB (£)
£2,850
Prize IRE (€)
€0
W R Swinburn
Runs
1
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£1,850
Prize IRE (€)
€0

By trainer

TrainerRunsWins2nd3rdWin %Place %Prize GB (£)Prize IRE (€)
Sir Michael Stoute721128.6%57.1%£28,259€0
Nicky Henderson611016.7%33.3%£5,857€0
Sir Michael Stoute
Runs
7
Wins
2
2nd
1
3rd
1
Win %
28.6%
Place %
57.1%
Prize GB (£)
£28,259
Prize IRE (€)
€0
Nicky Henderson
Runs
6
Wins
1
2nd
1
3rd
0
Win %
16.7%
Place %
33.3%
Prize GB (£)
£5,857
Prize IRE (€)
€0

By headgear

HeadgearRunsWins2nd3rdWin %Place %Prize GB (£)Prize IRE (€)
No headgear1332123.1%46.2%£34,116€0
No headgear
Headgear
No headgear
Runs
13
Wins
3
2nd
2
3rd
1
Win %
23.1%
Place %
46.2%
Prize GB (£)
£34,116
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 run1100100.0%100.0%£3,778€0
1 to 7 days10000.0%0.0%£2,413€0
15 to 30 days720028.6%28.6%£20,383€0
31 to 60 days10100.0%100.0%£2,850€0
121 to 365 days20010.0%50.0%£3,559€0
Over a year10100.0%100.0%£1,134€0
Debut / no previous run
Days since last run
Debut / no previous run
Runs
1
Wins
1
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
100.0%
Place %
100.0%
Prize GB (£)
£3,778
Prize IRE (€)
€0
1 to 7 days
Days since last run
1 to 7 days
Runs
1
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£2,413
Prize IRE (€)
€0
15 to 30 days
Days since last run
15 to 30 days
Runs
7
Wins
2
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
28.6%
Place %
28.6%
Prize GB (£)
£20,383
Prize IRE (€)
€0
31 to 60 days
Days since last run
31 to 60 days
Runs
1
Wins
0
2nd
1
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
100.0%
Prize GB (£)
£2,850
Prize IRE (€)
€0
121 to 365 days
Days since last run
121 to 365 days
Runs
2
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
1
Win %
0.0%
Place %
50.0%
Prize GB (£)
£3,559
Prize IRE (€)
€0
Over a year
Days since last run
Over a year
Runs
1
Wins
0
2nd
1
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
100.0%
Prize GB (£)
£1,134
Prize IRE (€)
€0

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

Pedigree

Pedigree

Sire branchDarshaan (GB)

Parent · 1

  1. SireDarshaan (GB)

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 branchGrecian Urn (GB)

Parent · 1

  1. DamGrecian Urn (GB)

Grandparents · 2

  1. Dam's sireEla-Mana-Mou (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
Darshaan (GB)
Grecian Urn (GB)
Not traced
Not traced
Ela-Mana-Mou (IRE)
Not traced
Not traced
Not traced
Not traced
Not traced
Not traced
Not traced
Not traced
Not traced

Breeding card

HorseDark Shell (IRE)
Sexgelding
Foaled1995
SireDarshaan (GB)
DamGrecian Urn (GB)
DamsireEla-Mana-Mou (IRE)
Dam's produce6 winners from 6 runners
Notable siblingGrecian Dart (IRE)

Female line

  1. Grecian Urn (GB) · 6 winners from 6 runners

Sire, dam and damsire

SireDamDamsireSexSire's avg winning distanceDamsire's avg winning distance
Darshaan (GB)Grecian Urn (GB)Ela-Mana-Mou (IRE)geldingFlat 11.2f · NH 2m1½fFlat 9.7f · NH 2m3f
Darshaan (GB)
Sex
gelding
Sire's avg winning distance
Flat 11.2f · NH 2m1½f
Damsire's avg winning distance
Flat 9.7f · NH 2m3f

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

ConditionRunsWinsPlacedWin %Place %This horse runsThis horse wins
All Flat runs3,3374861,15814.6%34.7%72
At 9f to 11f84413930716.5%36.4%41
On Soft going3194010912.5%34.2%21
At 9f to 11f on Soft going79172921.5%36.7%10
All Flat runs
Condition
All Flat runs
Runs
3,337
Wins
486
Placed
1,158
Win %
14.6%
Place %
34.7%
This horse runs
7
This horse wins
2
At 9f to 11f
Condition
At 9f to 11f
Runs
844
Wins
139
Placed
307
Win %
16.5%
Place %
36.4%
This horse runs
4
This horse wins
1
On Soft going
Condition
On Soft going
Runs
319
Wins
40
Placed
109
Win %
12.5%
Place %
34.2%
This horse runs
2
This horse wins
1
At 9f to 11f on Soft going
Condition
At 9f to 11f on Soft going
Runs
79
Wins
17
Placed
29
Win %
21.5%
Place %
36.7%
This horse runs
1
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.

Darshaan (GB) × Ela-Mana-Mou mares (the cross)

CodeRunnersWinnersWinners %Black-type winnersRunsWins2nd/3rdWin %Prize GB (£)Prize IRE (€)
Flat9444.4%2838249.6%£47,286€0
National Hunt7457.1%0736188.2%£42,349€0
All runs11763.6%215614429.0%£89,635€0
Flat
Code
Flat
Runners
9
Winners
4
Winners %
44.4%
Black-type winners
2
Runs
83
Wins
8
2nd/3rd
24
Win %
9.6%
Prize GB (£)
£47,286
Prize IRE (€)
€0
National Hunt
Code
National Hunt
Runners
7
Winners
4
Winners %
57.1%
Black-type winners
0
Runs
73
Wins
6
2nd/3rd
18
Win %
8.2%
Prize GB (£)
£42,349
Prize IRE (€)
€0
All runs
Code
All runs
Runners
11
Winners
7
Winners %
63.6%
Black-type winners
2
Runs
156
Wins
14
2nd/3rd
42
Win %
9.0%
Prize GB (£)
£89,635
Prize IRE (€)
€0

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 (€)
Ebaziya (IRE)943Listed--
Dark Shell (IRE)1331Listed£34,116€0
Grecian Dart (IRE)1030-£22,824€0
Ezanak I (IRE)1810-£3,746€0
King Kasyapa (IRE)2110-£7,389€0
Mac's Elan (GB)2810-£7,277€0
Hajeer I (IRE)2810-£9,326€0
Dark Sound (IRE)100-£0€0
Straw Boss (IRE)200-£302€0
Keetchy (IRE)1200-£3,049€0
Raider Of The East (IRE)1400-£1,606€0
Ebaziya (IRE)
Runs
9
Wins
4
Black-type wins
3
Best win
Listed
Dark Shell (IRE)
Runs
13
Wins
3
Black-type wins
1
Best win
Listed
Prize GB (£)
£34,116
Prize IRE (€)
€0
Grecian Dart (IRE)
Runs
10
Wins
3
Black-type wins
0
Prize GB (£)
£22,824
Prize IRE (€)
€0
Ezanak I (IRE)
Runs
18
Wins
1
Black-type wins
0
Prize GB (£)
£3,746
Prize IRE (€)
€0
King Kasyapa (IRE)
Runs
21
Wins
1
Black-type wins
0
Prize GB (£)
£7,389
Prize IRE (€)
€0
Mac's Elan (GB)
Runs
28
Wins
1
Black-type wins
0
Prize GB (£)
£7,277
Prize IRE (€)
€0
Hajeer I (IRE)
Runs
28
Wins
1
Black-type wins
0
Prize GB (£)
£9,326
Prize IRE (€)
€0
Dark Sound (IRE)
Runs
1
Wins
0
Black-type wins
0
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€0
Straw Boss (IRE)
Runs
2
Wins
0
Black-type wins
0
Prize GB (£)
£302
Prize IRE (€)
€0
Keetchy (IRE)
Runs
12
Wins
0
Black-type wins
0
Prize GB (£)
£3,049
Prize IRE (€)
€0
Raider Of The East (IRE)
Runs
14
Wins
0
Black-type wins
0
Prize GB (£)
£1,606
Prize IRE (€)
€0

Top 12 by best win level, then wins.

Ratings

Official ratings

CodeCurrent ORHighest ORLowest ORLast winning ORLast winRated runs
Flat10710710510715 May 994
National Hunt129133129--3
Flat
Code
Flat
Current OR
107
Highest OR
107
Lowest OR
105
Last winning OR
107
Last win
15 May 99
Rated runs
4
National Hunt
Code
National Hunt
Current OR
129
Highest OR
133
Lowest OR
129
Rated runs
3

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
23 Apr 02Punchestown (IRE)NH129-210/25
6 Apr 02AintreeNH131-24/17
14 Mar 02CheltenhamNH133-12/21
15 May 99NewburyFlat10701/6
24 Apr 99SandownFlat10723/9
17 Sep 98NewburyFlat10504/7
11 Sep 98DoncasterFlat105-2/5

Current mark v winning marks

CodeCurrent OROR last runChangeLast winning ORLast winv last winningHighest winning ORv highest winningHighest ORv highest
Flat107107010715 May 99010701070
National Hunt1291290-----133-4
Flat
Code
Flat
Current OR
107
OR last run
107
Change
0
Last winning OR
107
Last win
15 May 99
v last winning
0
Highest winning OR
107
v highest winning
0
Highest OR
107
v highest
0
National Hunt
Code
National Hunt
Current OR
129
OR last run
129
Change
0
Highest OR
133
v highest
-4

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

Grecian Urn (GB)

G1 winners
0
Produce
6 winners from 6 runners

Full siblings

Half siblings

By Rainbow Quest (USA)

By Green Desert (USA)

By Zafonic (USA)

By Selkirk (USA)

Female line

  1. 1Grecian Urn (GB)

Notable relatives

Dark Shell is the only black-type winner in this female family in Britain or Ireland since 1990.

View full Grecian Urn family

In brief

When was Dark Shell foaled?

Dark Shell (IRE) was foaled in 1995.

Who are the sire and dam of Dark Shell?

Dark Shell (IRE) is by Darshaan (GB) out of Grecian Urn (GB), a daughter of Ela-Mana-Mou (IRE).

Who trained Dark Shell?

Dark Shell (IRE) was trained by Nicky Henderson and owned by Mr Mrs John Poynton at the time of the last run in Britain or Ireland, having also run for Sir Michael Stoute.

What is Dark Shell's race record?

In Britain and Ireland, Dark Shell (IRE) won 3 of 13 races (23%): 2 of 7 on the Flat and 1 of 6 over jumps. Runs abroad (for example in France, Dubai or the USA) are not included.

What is Dark Shell's biggest win?

Dark Shell (IRE)'s biggest win in Britain or Ireland came in the Aston Park Stakes (Listed Race) at Newbury on 15 May 1999.

How much prize money has Dark Shell won?

Dark Shell (IRE) earned £34,116 in Britain in prize money.

Has Dark Shell ever been beaten?

Dark Shell (IRE) was beaten 10 times in 13 runs in Britain and Ireland, the first time on 4 July 1998 at Haydock (6th of 8).

What was Dark Shell's official rating?

Dark Shell (IRE) was last officially rated 129 over jumps (career high 133) and 107 on the Flat (also the career high).

Is Dark Shell still racing?

Dark Shell (IRE) last ran in Britain or Ireland on 23 April 2002 at Punchestown (IRE) in the Murphy International Ltd Handicap Hurdle, finishing 10th of 25, and has not run there since.

What is Dark Shell's record at Newbury?

Dark Shell (IRE) ran most often at Newbury, with 1 win from 2 runs there.

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