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Defan (GB) silks

Horse profile

Defan

Kayf Tara (GB) × Flushtown Vale (IRE) (Saddlers' Hall (IRE))
Sex
gelding
Foaled
2016
Colour
bay
Highest OR
134
Record (GB & IRE)
3 wins from 17 runs (18%)
Prize money (GB & IRE)
£730 GB · €31,525 IRE
Last official rating
117 (Jumps)
Last run (GB & IRE)
19 Jun 2024, Worcester (PU/13)
Last win (GB & IRE)
3 May 2022, Ballinrobe (IRE)
Recent form
F1211011319F16610574PU

Form

Race record

DateCoursePosSPBtnJockeyTrainerRaceClassTypeDistGoingWgtORHeadgearWinner / 2ndWinner prizeDaysFuture form
19 Jun 24WorcesterPU/13150/1-Nick ScholfieldAlexandra DunnRory Daly Handicap ChaseClass 4Chase2m4fGood11-13117-Bob Bob Ricard (IRE)£4,7002562/12
7 Oct 23Fontwell4/433/1distNick ScholfieldAlexandra DunnNational Hunt Appreciation Handicap ChaseClass 3Chase2m2fGood11-12125-Guy (IRE)£6,337430/3
25 Aug 23Killarney (IRE)7/813/2distRachael BlackmoreHenry de BromheadBunkers Bar & Restaurant Killorglin Handicap ChaseHandicap (unclassified)Chase2m1fSoft11-10126pGood As Hell (IRE)€9,735670/6
19 Jun 23Kilbeggan (IRE)5/618/115½Conor BrassilHenry de BromheadGalway Races Galway Plate Trial Handicap ChaseHandicap (unclassified)Chase2m3½fGood10-12128-Pakens Rock (IRE)€12,390671/4
13 Apr 23Aintree10/1340/1distDarragh O'KeeffeHenry de BromheadClose Brothers Red Rum Handicap ChaseClass 1Chase2mGood to Soft11-0134-Dancing On My Own (IRE)£56,270180/12
26 Mar 23Limerick (IRE)6/714/113¾Rachael BlackmoreHenry de BromheadFollow Limerick Racecourse On Social Media Handicap ChaseHandicap (unclassified)Chase2m3½fSoft11-11129-Happy Dreams (FR)€9,7352540/6
15 Jul 22Killarney (IRE)6/73/1distDarragh O'KeeffeHenry de BromheadBoyleSports Handicap ChaseGrade BChase2m1fGood10-13129-The Dara Man (IRE)€26,550731/6
3 May 22Ballinrobe (IRE)1/117/1won 9Derek Thomas McGrathHenry de BromheadKPMG Handicap ChaseHandicap (unclassified)Chase2m1fGood10-8119-Nelly's Money (IRE)€9,7351281/10
26 Dec 21Leopardstown (IRE)F/146/1-Dylan RobinsonHenry de BromheadBet Through The Free Racing Post App Handicap ChaseHandicap (unclassified)Chase2m1fSoft10-3119-Grange Walk (IRE)€17,700520/13
4 Nov 21Thurles (IRE)9/134/113Darragh O'KeeffeHenry de BromheadLittleton Handicap ChaseHandicap (unclassified)Chase2m2fYielding11-7119-All The Chimneys (IRE)€8,555400/12
25 Sep 21Listowel (IRE)1/913/2won 1Darragh O'KeeffeHenry de BromheadCharlie Chute Memorial Handicap ChaseHandicap (unclassified)Chase2m1fGood to Yielding10-0111-Zarkareva (FR)€12,390440/7
12 Aug 21Tramore (IRE)3/640/12¼Hugh MorganHenry de BromheadThree Ireland Rated Novice ChaseNon-handicap (unclassified)Chase1m7fGood11-0--Downthecellar (IRE)€6,490330/5
10 Jul 21Limerick (IRE)11/1620/1distDylan RobinsonHenry de BromheadAdare Beginners ChaseNon-handicap (unclassified)Chase2m2fGood11-11--Grange Walk (IRE)€7,3751962/14
26 Dec 20Leopardstown (IRE)10/2033/1distRachael BlackmoreHenry de BromheadHolden Plant Rentals Novice Handicap HurdleHandicap (unclassified)Hurdle2mSoft10-10112-Dysart Diamond (IRE)€8,555393/19
17 Nov 20Limerick (IRE)1/1318/1won 2¾Daniel HoldenHenry de BromheadAdare Manor Opportunity Maiden Hurdle (Div II)Non-handicap (unclassified)Hurdle2mHeavy11-2--Drop Him In (IRE)€7,375240/12
24 Oct 20Galway (IRE)12/1314/1distRachael BlackmoreHenry de BromheadConnolly's RED MILLS Irish EBF Auction Maiden HurdleNon-handicap (unclassified)Hurdle2m½fSoft11-10--Belfast Banter (IRE)€11,800331/12
21 Sep 20Listowel (IRE)F/97/4F-Rachael BlackmoreHenry de BromheadConnolly's RED MILLS Irish EBF Auction Maiden HurdleNon-handicap (unclassified)Hurdle2mGood11-10--Le Figaro Faoudel (FR)€11,800-0/8
  • PU/1319 Jun 24 · Worcester150/1

    Rory Daly Handicap Chase

    Class 42m4fGood

    All fields
    Date
    19 Jun 24
    Course
    Worcester
    Pos
    PU/13
    SP
    150/1
    Btn
    -
    Race
    Rory Daly Handicap Chase
    Class
    Class 4
    Type
    Chase
    Dist
    2m4f
    Going
    Good
    Wgt
    11-13
    OR
    117
    Headgear
    -
    Winner prize
    £4,700
    Days
    256
    Future form
    2/12
  • 4/47 Oct 23 · Fontwell33/1

    National Hunt Appreciation Handicap Chase

    Class 32m2fGood

    All fields
    Date
    7 Oct 23
    Course
    Fontwell
    Pos
    4/4
    SP
    33/1
    Btn
    dist
    Race
    National Hunt Appreciation Handicap Chase
    Class
    Class 3
    Type
    Chase
    Dist
    2m2f
    Going
    Good
    Wgt
    11-12
    OR
    125
    Headgear
    -
    Winner / 2nd
    Guy (IRE)
    Winner prize
    £6,337
    Days
    43
    Future form
    0/3
  • 7/825 Aug 23 · Killarney (IRE)13/2

    Bunkers Bar & Restaurant Killorglin Handicap Chase

    Handicap (unclassified)2m1fSoft

    All fields
    Date
    25 Aug 23
    Pos
    7/8
    SP
    13/2
    Btn
    dist
    Race
    Bunkers Bar & Restaurant Killorglin Handicap Chase
    Class
    Handicap (unclassified)
    Type
    Chase
    Dist
    2m1f
    Going
    Soft
    Wgt
    11-10
    OR
    126
    Headgear
    p
    Winner / 2nd
    Good As Hell (IRE)
    Winner prize
    €9,735
    Days
    67
    Future form
    0/6
  • 5/619 Jun 23 · Kilbeggan (IRE)18/1

    Galway Races Galway Plate Trial Handicap Chase

    Handicap (unclassified)2m3½fGood

    All fields
    Date
    19 Jun 23
    Pos
    5/6
    SP
    18/1
    Btn
    15½
    Race
    Galway Races Galway Plate Trial Handicap Chase
    Class
    Handicap (unclassified)
    Type
    Chase
    Dist
    2m3½f
    Going
    Good
    Wgt
    10-12
    OR
    128
    Headgear
    -
    Winner / 2nd
    Pakens Rock (IRE)
    Winner prize
    €12,390
    Days
    67
    Future form
    1/4
  • 10/1313 Apr 23 · Aintree40/1

    Close Brothers Red Rum Handicap Chase

    Class 12mGood to Soft

    All fields
    Date
    13 Apr 23
    Course
    Aintree
    Pos
    10/13
    SP
    40/1
    Btn
    dist
    Race
    Close Brothers Red Rum Handicap Chase
    Class
    Class 1
    Type
    Chase
    Dist
    2m
    Going
    Good to Soft
    Wgt
    11-0
    OR
    134
    Headgear
    -
    Winner prize
    £56,270
    Days
    18
    Future form
    0/12
  • 6/726 Mar 23 · Limerick (IRE)14/1

    Follow Limerick Racecourse On Social Media Handicap Chase

    Handicap (unclassified)2m3½fSoft

    All fields
    Date
    26 Mar 23
    Pos
    6/7
    SP
    14/1
    Btn
    13¾
    Race
    Follow Limerick Racecourse On Social Media Handicap Chase
    Class
    Handicap (unclassified)
    Type
    Chase
    Dist
    2m3½f
    Going
    Soft
    Wgt
    11-11
    OR
    129
    Headgear
    -
    Winner / 2nd
    Happy Dreams (FR)
    Winner prize
    €9,735
    Days
    254
    Future form
    0/6
  • 6/715 Jul 22 · Killarney (IRE)3/1

    BoyleSports Handicap Chase

    Grade B2m1fGood

    All fields
    Date
    15 Jul 22
    Pos
    6/7
    SP
    3/1
    Btn
    dist
    Race
    BoyleSports Handicap Chase
    Class
    Grade B
    Type
    Chase
    Dist
    2m1f
    Going
    Good
    Wgt
    10-13
    OR
    129
    Headgear
    -
    Winner / 2nd
    The Dara Man (IRE)
    Winner prize
    €26,550
    Days
    73
    Future form
    1/6
  • 1/113 May 22 · Ballinrobe (IRE)7/1

    KPMG Handicap Chase

    Handicap (unclassified)2m1fGood

    All fields
    Date
    3 May 22
    Pos
    1/11
    SP
    7/1
    Btn
    won 9
    Race
    KPMG Handicap Chase
    Class
    Handicap (unclassified)
    Type
    Chase
    Dist
    2m1f
    Going
    Good
    Wgt
    10-8
    OR
    119
    Headgear
    -
    Winner prize
    €9,735
    Days
    128
    Future form
    1/10
  • F/1426 Dec 21 · Leopardstown (IRE)6/1

    Bet Through The Free Racing Post App Handicap Chase

    Handicap (unclassified)2m1fSoft

    All fields
    Date
    26 Dec 21
    Pos
    F/14
    SP
    6/1
    Btn
    -
    Race
    Bet Through The Free Racing Post App Handicap Chase
    Class
    Handicap (unclassified)
    Type
    Chase
    Dist
    2m1f
    Going
    Soft
    Wgt
    10-3
    OR
    119
    Headgear
    -
    Winner / 2nd
    Grange Walk (IRE)
    Winner prize
    €17,700
    Days
    52
    Future form
    0/13
  • 9/134 Nov 21 · Thurles (IRE)4/1

    Littleton Handicap Chase

    Handicap (unclassified)2m2fYielding

    All fields
    Date
    4 Nov 21
    Pos
    9/13
    SP
    4/1
    Btn
    13
    Race
    Littleton Handicap Chase
    Class
    Handicap (unclassified)
    Type
    Chase
    Dist
    2m2f
    Going
    Yielding
    Wgt
    11-7
    OR
    119
    Headgear
    -
    Winner prize
    €8,555
    Days
    40
    Future form
    0/12
  • 1/925 Sep 21 · Listowel (IRE)13/2

    Charlie Chute Memorial Handicap Chase

    Handicap (unclassified)2m1fGood to Yielding

    All fields
    Date
    25 Sep 21
    Pos
    1/9
    SP
    13/2
    Btn
    won 1
    Race
    Charlie Chute Memorial Handicap Chase
    Class
    Handicap (unclassified)
    Type
    Chase
    Dist
    2m1f
    Going
    Good to Yielding
    Wgt
    10-0
    OR
    111
    Headgear
    -
    Winner / 2nd
    Zarkareva (FR)
    Winner prize
    €12,390
    Days
    44
    Future form
    0/7
  • 3/612 Aug 21 · Tramore (IRE)40/1

    Three Ireland Rated Novice Chase

    Non-handicap (unclassified)1m7fGood

    All fields
    Date
    12 Aug 21
    Pos
    3/6
    SP
    40/1
    Btn
    2¼
    Race
    Three Ireland Rated Novice Chase
    Class
    Non-handicap (unclassified)
    Type
    Chase
    Dist
    1m7f
    Going
    Good
    Wgt
    11-0
    OR
    -
    Headgear
    -
    Winner prize
    €6,490
    Days
    33
    Future form
    0/5
  • 11/1610 Jul 21 · Limerick (IRE)20/1

    Adare Beginners Chase

    Non-handicap (unclassified)2m2fGood

    All fields
    Date
    10 Jul 21
    Pos
    11/16
    SP
    20/1
    Btn
    dist
    Race
    Adare Beginners Chase
    Class
    Non-handicap (unclassified)
    Type
    Chase
    Dist
    2m2f
    Going
    Good
    Wgt
    11-11
    OR
    -
    Headgear
    -
    Winner / 2nd
    Grange Walk (IRE)
    Winner prize
    €7,375
    Days
    196
    Future form
    2/14
  • 10/2026 Dec 20 · Leopardstown (IRE)33/1

    Holden Plant Rentals Novice Handicap Hurdle

    Handicap (unclassified)2mSoft

    All fields
    Date
    26 Dec 20
    Pos
    10/20
    SP
    33/1
    Btn
    dist
    Race
    Holden Plant Rentals Novice Handicap Hurdle
    Class
    Handicap (unclassified)
    Type
    Hurdle
    Dist
    2m
    Going
    Soft
    Wgt
    10-10
    OR
    112
    Headgear
    -
    Winner prize
    €8,555
    Days
    39
    Future form
    3/19
  • 1/1317 Nov 20 · Limerick (IRE)18/1

    Adare Manor Opportunity Maiden Hurdle (Div II)

    Non-handicap (unclassified)2mHeavy

    All fields
    Date
    17 Nov 20
    Pos
    1/13
    SP
    18/1
    Btn
    won 2¾
    Race
    Adare Manor Opportunity Maiden Hurdle (Div II)
    Class
    Non-handicap (unclassified)
    Type
    Hurdle
    Dist
    2m
    Going
    Heavy
    Wgt
    11-2
    OR
    -
    Headgear
    -
    Winner / 2nd
    Drop Him In (IRE)
    Winner prize
    €7,375
    Days
    24
    Future form
    0/12
  • 12/1324 Oct 20 · Galway (IRE)14/1

    Connolly's RED MILLS Irish EBF Auction Maiden Hurdle

    Non-handicap (unclassified)2m½fSoft

    All fields
    Date
    24 Oct 20
    Pos
    12/13
    SP
    14/1
    Btn
    dist
    Race
    Connolly's RED MILLS Irish EBF Auction Maiden Hurdle
    Class
    Non-handicap (unclassified)
    Type
    Hurdle
    Dist
    2m½f
    Going
    Soft
    Wgt
    11-10
    OR
    -
    Headgear
    -
    Winner prize
    €11,800
    Days
    33
    Future form
    1/12
  • F/921 Sep 20 · Listowel (IRE)7/4F

    Connolly's RED MILLS Irish EBF Auction Maiden Hurdle

    Non-handicap (unclassified)2mGood

    All fields
    Date
    21 Sep 20
    Pos
    F/9
    SP
    7/4F
    Btn
    -
    Race
    Connolly's RED MILLS Irish EBF Auction Maiden Hurdle
    Class
    Non-handicap (unclassified)
    Type
    Hurdle
    Dist
    2m
    Going
    Good
    Wgt
    11-10
    OR
    -
    Headgear
    -
    Winner prize
    €11,800
    Days
    -
    Future form
    0/8

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
19 Jun 24WorcesterRory Daly Handicap ChasePU/13Chess Player (IRE)42 Jul 24StratfordVisit racingtv.com Handicap Chase
19 Jun 24WorcesterRory Daly Handicap ChasePU/13Judge Earle (IRE)88 Jul 24WorcesterAK Bets Home Of Free Bets Handicap Chase
19 Jun 23Kilbeggan (IRE)Galway Races Galway Plate Trial Handicap Chase5/6Pakens Rock (IRE)121 Jul 23Kilbeggan (IRE)Jim Ryan Racecourse Services Handicap Chase
15 Jul 22Killarney (IRE)BoyleSports Handicap Chase6/7Vado Forte (FR)531 Jul 22Galway (IRE)Lord Hemphill Memorial Handicap Chase
3 May 22Ballinrobe (IRE)KPMG Handicap Chase1/11Nelly's Money (IRE)215 Jun 22Wexford (IRE)Adare Manor Opportunity Handicap Chase
10 Jul 21Limerick (IRE)Adare Beginners Chase11/16Eagle Moon (FR)26 Aug 21Wexford (IRE)Racing Again September 4th Handicap Chase
10 Jul 21Limerick (IRE)Adare Beginners Chase11/16Thisonesforollie (IRE)818 Jul 21Tipperary (IRE)Racing Again August 6th Beginners Chase
26 Dec 20Leopardstown (IRE)Holden Plant Rentals Novice Handicap Hurdle10/20Guiri (GER)428 Apr 21Punchestown (IRE)Adare Manor Opportunity Series Final Handicap Hurdle
26 Dec 20Leopardstown (IRE)Holden Plant Rentals Novice Handicap Hurdle10/20Capilano Bridge (IRE)631 Jan 21Naas (IRE)Celebrating The 2020 ITBA Award Winners Handicap Hurdle
26 Dec 20Leopardstown (IRE)Holden Plant Rentals Novice Handicap Hurdle10/20Rebel Gold (IRE)828 Jan 21Gowran Park (IRE)Daly Farrell Chartered Accountants Beginners Chase
24 Oct 20Galway (IRE)Connolly's RED MILLS Irish EBF Auction Maiden Hurdle12/13Gevrey (FR)217 Nov 20Limerick (IRE)Adare Manor Opportunity Maiden Hurdle (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

TrainerMoved fromFirst runLast runFirst run for yardOR first runOR last runBest ORRunsWins2nd3rdWin %Place %Prize GB (£)Prize IRE (€)
Alexandra DunnHenry De Bromhead7 Oct 2319 Jun 244/412511712520000.0%0.0%£730€0
Henry de Bromhead-21 Sep 2025 Aug 23F/91121261341530120.0%20.0%£0€31,525
Alexandra Dunn
First run
7 Oct 23
Last run
19 Jun 24
First run for yard
4/4
OR first run
125
OR last run
117
Best OR
125
Runs
2
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£730
Prize IRE (€)
€0
Henry de Bromhead
First run
21 Sep 20
Last run
25 Aug 23
First run for yard
F/9
OR first run
112
OR last run
126
Best OR
134
Runs
15
Wins
3
2nd
0
3rd
1
Win %
20.0%
Place %
20.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€31,525

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
National Hunt1730117.6%17.6%£730€31,52513421 Sep 2019 Jun 24
National Hunt
Code
National Hunt
Runs
17
Wins
3
2nd
0
3rd
1
Win %
17.6%
Place %
17.6%
Prize GB (£)
£730
Prize IRE (€)
€31,525
Best OR
134
First run
21 Sep 20
Last run
19 Jun 24

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 (€)
Hurdle410025.0%25.0%£0€7,375
Chase1320115.4%15.4%£730€24,150
Hurdle
Race type
Hurdle
Runs
4
Wins
1
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
25.0%
Place %
25.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€7,375
Chase
Race type
Chase
Runs
13
Wins
2
2nd
0
3rd
1
Win %
15.4%
Place %
15.4%
Prize GB (£)
£730
Prize IRE (€)
€24,150

By going

GoingRunsWins2nd3rdWin %Place %Prize GB (£)Prize IRE (€)
Good810112.5%12.5%£730€11,595
Good to Yielding1100100.0%100.0%£0€12,390
Good to Soft10000.0%0.0%£0€0
Yielding10000.0%0.0%£0€0
Soft50000.0%0.0%£0€165
Heavy1100100.0%100.0%£0€7,375
Good
Going
Good
Runs
8
Wins
1
2nd
0
3rd
1
Win %
12.5%
Place %
12.5%
Prize GB (£)
£730
Prize IRE (€)
€11,595
Good to Yielding
Going
Good to Yielding
Runs
1
Wins
1
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
100.0%
Place %
100.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€12,390
Good to Soft
Going
Good to Soft
Runs
1
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
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
5
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€165
Heavy
Going
Heavy
Runs
1
Wins
1
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
100.0%
Place %
100.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€7,375

By distance

DistanceRunsWins2nd3rdWin %Place %Prize GB (£)Prize IRE (€)
2m to 2m1f1130127.3%27.3%£0€30,940
2m2f to 2m5f60000.0%0.0%£730€585
2m to 2m1f
Distance
2m to 2m1f
Runs
11
Wins
3
2nd
0
3rd
1
Win %
27.3%
Place %
27.3%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€30,940
2m2f to 2m5f
Distance
2m2f to 2m5f
Runs
6
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£730
Prize IRE (€)
€585

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 (€)
Limerick (IRE)310033.3%33.3%£0€7,540
Listowel (IRE)210050.0%50.0%£0€12,390
Killarney (IRE)20000.0%0.0%£0€450
Leopardstown (IRE)20000.0%0.0%£0€0
Ballinrobe (IRE)1100100.0%100.0%£0€9,735
Aintree10000.0%0.0%£0€0
Fontwell10000.0%0.0%£730€0
Galway (IRE)10000.0%0.0%£0€0
Kilbeggan (IRE)10000.0%0.0%£0€420
Thurles (IRE)10000.0%0.0%£0€0
Tramore (IRE)10010.0%0.0%£0€990
Worcester10000.0%0.0%£0€0
Limerick (IRE)
Runs
3
Wins
1
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
33.3%
Place %
33.3%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€7,540
Listowel (IRE)
Runs
2
Wins
1
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
50.0%
Place %
50.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€12,390
Killarney (IRE)
Runs
2
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€450
Leopardstown (IRE)
Runs
2
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€0
Ballinrobe (IRE)
Runs
1
Wins
1
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
100.0%
Place %
100.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€9,735
Aintree
Course
Aintree
Runs
1
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€0
Fontwell
Course
Fontwell
Runs
1
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£730
Prize IRE (€)
€0
Galway (IRE)
Runs
1
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€0
Kilbeggan (IRE)
Runs
1
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€420
Thurles (IRE)
Runs
1
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€0
Tramore (IRE)
Runs
1
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
1
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€990
Worcester
Course
Worcester
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 310000.0%0.0%£730€0
Class 410000.0%0.0%£0€0
Handicap (unclassified)820025.0%25.0%£0€22,710
Non-handicap (unclassified)510120.0%20.0%£0€8,365
Grade B10000.0%0.0%£0€450
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
1
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£730
Prize IRE (€)
€0
Class 4
Class
Class 4
Runs
1
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€0
Handicap (unclassified)
Class
Handicap (unclassified)
Runs
8
Wins
2
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
25.0%
Place %
25.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€22,710
Non-handicap (unclassified)
Class
Non-handicap (unclassified)
Runs
5
Wins
1
2nd
0
3rd
1
Win %
20.0%
Place %
20.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€8,365
Grade B
Class
Grade B
Runs
1
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€450

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 runners50010.0%0.0%£0€2,025
2 to 5 runners10000.0%0.0%£730€0
9 to 12 runners320066.7%66.7%£0€22,125
13 to 16 runners710014.3%14.3%£0€7,375
17+ runners10000.0%0.0%£0€0
6 to 8 runners
Runners
6 to 8 runners
Runs
5
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
1
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€2,025
2 to 5 runners
Runners
2 to 5 runners
Runs
1
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£730
Prize IRE (€)
€0
9 to 12 runners
Runners
9 to 12 runners
Runs
3
Wins
2
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
66.7%
Place %
66.7%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€22,125
13 to 16 runners
Runners
13 to 16 runners
Runs
7
Wins
1
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
14.3%
Place %
14.3%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€7,375
17+ runners
Runners
17+ runners
Runs
1
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€0

By month

MonthRunsWins2nd3rdWin %Place %Prize GB (£)Prize IRE (€)
March10000.0%0.0%£0€165
April10000.0%0.0%£0€0
May1100100.0%100.0%£0€9,735
June20000.0%0.0%£0€420
July20000.0%0.0%£0€450
August20010.0%0.0%£0€990
September210050.0%50.0%£0€12,390
October20000.0%0.0%£730€0
November210050.0%50.0%£0€7,375
December20000.0%0.0%£0€0
March
Month
March
Runs
1
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€165
April
Month
April
Runs
1
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€0
May
Month
May
Runs
1
Wins
1
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
100.0%
Place %
100.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€9,735
June
Month
June
Runs
2
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€420
July
Month
July
Runs
2
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€450
August
Month
August
Runs
2
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
1
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€990
September
Month
September
Runs
2
Wins
1
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
50.0%
Place %
50.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€12,390
October
Month
October
Runs
2
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£730
Prize IRE (€)
€0
November
Month
November
Runs
2
Wins
1
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
50.0%
Place %
50.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€7,375
December
Month
December
Runs
2
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€0

By jockey

JockeyRunsWins2nd3rdWin %Place %Prize GB (£)Prize IRE (€)
Rachael Blackmore50000.0%0.0%£0€165
Darragh O'Keeffe410025.0%25.0%£0€12,840
Dylan Robinson20000.0%0.0%£0€0
Nick Scholfield20000.0%0.0%£730€0
Daniel Holden1100100.0%100.0%£0€7,375
Derek Thomas McGrath1100100.0%100.0%£0€9,735
Conor Brassil10000.0%0.0%£0€420
Hugh Morgan10010.0%0.0%£0€990
Rachael Blackmore
Runs
5
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€165
Darragh O'Keeffe
Runs
4
Wins
1
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
25.0%
Place %
25.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€12,840
Dylan Robinson
Runs
2
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€0
Nick Scholfield
Runs
2
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£730
Prize IRE (€)
€0
Daniel Holden
Runs
1
Wins
1
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
100.0%
Place %
100.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€7,375
Derek Thomas McGrath
Runs
1
Wins
1
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
100.0%
Place %
100.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€9,735
Conor Brassil
Runs
1
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€420
Hugh Morgan
Runs
1
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
1
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€990

By trainer

TrainerRunsWins2nd3rdWin %Place %Prize GB (£)Prize IRE (€)
Henry de Bromhead1530120.0%20.0%£0€31,525
Alexandra Dunn20000.0%0.0%£730€0
Henry de Bromhead
Runs
15
Wins
3
2nd
0
3rd
1
Win %
20.0%
Place %
20.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€31,525
Alexandra Dunn
Runs
2
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£730
Prize IRE (€)
€0

By headgear

HeadgearRunsWins2nd3rdWin %Place %Prize GB (£)Prize IRE (€)
No headgear1630118.8%18.8%£730€31,525
p10000.0%0.0%£0€0
No headgear
Headgear
No headgear
Runs
16
Wins
3
2nd
0
3rd
1
Win %
18.8%
Place %
18.8%
Prize GB (£)
£730
Prize IRE (€)
€31,525
p
Headgear
p
Runs
1
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
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
15 to 30 days210050.0%50.0%£0€7,375
31 to 60 days710114.3%14.3%£730€13,380
61 to 120 days30000.0%0.0%£0€870
121 to 365 days410025.0%25.0%£0€9,900
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
15 to 30 days
Days since last run
15 to 30 days
Runs
2
Wins
1
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
50.0%
Place %
50.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€7,375
31 to 60 days
Days since last run
31 to 60 days
Runs
7
Wins
1
2nd
0
3rd
1
Win %
14.3%
Place %
14.3%
Prize GB (£)
£730
Prize IRE (€)
€13,380
61 to 120 days
Days since last run
61 to 120 days
Runs
3
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€870
121 to 365 days
Days since last run
121 to 365 days
Runs
4
Wins
1
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
25.0%
Place %
25.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€9,900

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

By first-time headgear

HeadgearRunsWins2nd3rdWin %Place %Prize GB (£)Prize IRE (€)
First time in any headgear10000.0%0.0%£0€0
First time cheekpieces10000.0%0.0%£0€0
No headgear1630118.8%18.8%£730€31,525
First time in any headgear
Headgear
First time in any headgear
Runs
1
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€0
First time cheekpieces
Headgear
First time cheekpieces
Runs
1
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€0
No headgear
Headgear
No headgear
Runs
16
Wins
3
2nd
0
3rd
1
Win %
18.8%
Place %
18.8%
Prize GB (£)
£730
Prize IRE (€)
€31,525

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

Pedigree

Pedigree

Sire branchKayf Tara (GB)

Parent · 1

  1. SireKayf Tara (GB)

Grandparents · 2

  1. Sire's sireSadler's Wells (USA)
  2. Sire's damColorspin (FR)

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 branchFlushtown Vale (IRE)

Parent · 1

  1. DamFlushtown Vale (IRE)

Grandparents · 2

  1. Dam's sireSaddlers' Hall (IRE)
  2. Dam's damBrackenvale (IRE)

Great-grandparents · 4

  1. Dam's sire's sireNot traced
  2. Dam's sire's damNot traced
  3. Dam's dam's sireStrong Gale (IRE)
  4. Dam's dam's damNot traced
Kayf Tara (GB)
Flushtown Vale (IRE)
Sadler's Wells (USA)
Colorspin (FR)
Saddlers' Hall (IRE)
Brackenvale (IRE)
Not traced
Not traced
Not traced
Not traced
Not traced
Not traced
Strong Gale (IRE)
Not traced

Breeding card

HorseDefan (GB)
Sexgelding
Foaled2016
SireKayf Tara (GB)
DamFlushtown Vale (IRE)
DamsireSaddlers' Hall (IRE)
Sire's sireSadler's Wells (USA)
Sire's damColorspin (FR)
2nd damBrackenvale (IRE)
2nd dam's sireStrong Gale (IRE)
Dam's produce2 winners from 4 runners
Notable siblingThe Bantown Lane (GB)

Female line

  1. Flushtown Vale (IRE) · by Saddlers' Hall (IRE) · 2 winners from 4 runners
  2. Brackenvale (IRE) · by Strong Gale (IRE) · 3 winners from 5 runners
  3. Matjup (GB) · 3 winners from 6 runners

Sire, dam and damsire

SireDamDamsireBreederFoaledColourSexSire's avg winning distanceDamsire's avg winning distance
Kayf Tara (GB)Flushtown Vale (IRE)Saddlers' Hall (IRE)Gingearmy31 May 16baygeldingFlat 13.4f · NH 2m3½fFlat 9.6f · NH 2m4f
Kayf Tara (GB)
Breeder
Gingearmy
Foaled
31 May 16
Colour
bay
Sex
gelding
Sire's avg winning distance
Flat 13.4f · NH 2m3½f
Damsire's avg winning distance
Flat 9.6f · NH 2m4f

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

ConditionRunsWinsPlacedWin %Place %This horse runsThis horse wins
All National Hunt runs13,8041,7444,35412.6%31.5%173
At 2m to 2m1f4,6916101,56013.0%33.3%113
On Good going4,8085541,44211.5%30.0%92
At 2m to 2m1f on Good going1,60318249111.4%30.6%52
All National Hunt runs
Condition
All National Hunt runs
Runs
13,804
Wins
1,744
Placed
4,354
Win %
12.6%
Place %
31.5%
This horse runs
17
This horse wins
3
At 2m to 2m1f
Condition
At 2m to 2m1f
Runs
4,691
Wins
610
Placed
1,560
Win %
13.0%
Place %
33.3%
This horse runs
11
This horse wins
3
On Good going
Condition
On Good going
Runs
4,808
Wins
554
Placed
1,442
Win %
11.5%
Place %
30.0%
This horse runs
9
This horse wins
2
At 2m to 2m1f on Good going
Condition
At 2m to 2m1f on Good going
Runs
1,603
Wins
182
Placed
491
Win %
11.4%
Place %
30.6%
This horse runs
5
This horse wins
2

Best distance band and going band are where this horse has most wins (then places, then runs) in its main code. Sire figures: all British and Irish runs by the sire's progeny since 1990.

Kayf Tara (GB) × Saddlers' Hall (IRE) mares (the cross)

CodeRunnersWinnersWinners %Black-type winnersRunsWins2nd/3rdWin %Prize GB (£)Prize IRE (€)
National Hunt11100.0%0173117.6%£730€31,525
National Hunt
Code
National Hunt
Runners
1
Winners
1
Winners %
100.0%
Black-type winners
0
Runs
17
Wins
3
2nd/3rd
1
Win %
17.6%
Prize GB (£)
£730
Prize IRE (€)
€31,525

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

Best of the cross

HorseRunsWinsBlack-type winsPrize GB (£)Prize IRE (€)
Defan (GB)1730£730€31,525
Defan (GB)
Runs
17
Wins
3
Black-type wins
0
Prize GB (£)
£730
Prize IRE (€)
€31,525

Top 12 by best win level, then wins.

Ratings

Official ratings

CodeCurrent ORHighest ORLowest ORLast winning ORLast winRated runs
National Hunt1171341111193 May 2212
National Hunt
Code
National Hunt
Current OR
117
Highest OR
134
Lowest OR
111
Last winning OR
119
Last win
3 May 22
Rated runs
12

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
19 Jun 24WorcesterNH117-8PU/13
7 Oct 23FontwellNH125-14/4
25 Aug 23Killarney (IRE)NH126-27/8
19 Jun 23Kilbeggan (IRE)NH128-65/6
13 Apr 23AintreeNH134510/13
26 Mar 23Limerick (IRE)NH12906/7
15 Jul 22Killarney (IRE)NH129106/7
3 May 22Ballinrobe (IRE)NH11901/11
26 Dec 21Leopardstown (IRE)NH1190F/14
4 Nov 21Thurles (IRE)NH11989/13
25 Sep 21Listowel (IRE)NH111-11/9
26 Dec 20Leopardstown (IRE)NH112-10/20

Current mark v winning marks

CodeCurrent OROR last runChangeLast winning ORLast winv last winningHighest winning ORv highest winningHighest ORv highest
National Hunt11711701193 May 22-2119-2134-17
National Hunt
Code
National Hunt
Current OR
117
OR last run
117
Change
0
Last winning OR
119
Last win
3 May 22
v last winning
-2
Highest winning OR
119
v highest winning
-2
Highest OR
134
v highest
-17

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

Flushtown Vale (IRE)

G1 winners
0
Produce
2 winners from 4 runners

Full siblings

No other foal by Kayf Tara (GB) out of Flushtown Vale (IRE) has raced in Britain or Ireland.

Half siblings

By Mahler (GB)

By Blue Bresil (FR)

By Yeats (IRE)

Female line

  1. 1Flushtown Vale (IRE) · by Saddlers' Hall (IRE)
  2. 2Brackenvale (IRE) · by Strong Gale (IRE)
  3. 3Matjup (GB)

Notable relatives

Uncle (out of 2nd dam)

View full Matjup family

In brief

How old is Defan?

Defan (GB), a bay racehorse, was foaled on 31 May 2016 and is 10 years old.

Who are the sire and dam of Defan?

Defan (GB) is by Kayf Tara (GB) out of Flushtown Vale (IRE), a daughter of Saddlers' Hall (IRE), and was bred by Gingearmy.

Who trained Defan?

Defan (GB) was trained by Alexandra Dunn and owned by West Buckland Bloodstock Ltd at the time of the last run in Britain or Ireland, having also run for Henry de Bromhead.

What is Defan's race record?

In Britain and Ireland, Defan (GB) won 3 of 17 races (18%). Runs abroad (for example in France, Dubai or the USA) are not included.

Has Defan ever been beaten?

Defan (GB) was beaten 14 times in 17 runs in Britain and Ireland, the first time on 21 September 2020 at Listowel (IRE) (fell, 9 ran).

What was Defan's official rating?

Defan (GB) was last officially rated 117 over jumps (career high 134).

Is Defan still racing?

Defan (GB) last ran in Britain or Ireland on 19 June 2024 at Worcester in the Rory Daly Handicap Chase (result: pulled up, 13 ran), and has not run there since.

Is Defan related to any top horses?

Defan (GB)'s black-type relatives in Britain and Ireland include Long House Hall (IRE) (uncle, Listed winner), from the Matjup (GB) family.

What is Defan's record at Limerick (IRE)?

Defan (GB) ran most often at Limerick (IRE), with 1 win from 3 runs there.

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