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Groovy Blue (GB) silks

Horse profile

Groovy Blue

Blue Bresil (FR) × Miss Izzy (IRE) (Old Vic (GB))
Sex
gelding
Foaled
2019
Colour
bay
Highest OR
112
Record (GB & IRE)
2 wins from 9 runs (22%)
Prize money (GB & IRE)
£10,652 GB
Official rating
112 (Jumps)
Last run (GB & IRE)
14 Dec 2025, Southwell (PU/7)
Last win (GB & IRE)
16 Mar 2025, Market Rasen
Recent form
816PU3153PU

Groovy Blue has no declared runs or entries in Britain or Ireland at the moment.

Form

Race record

DateCoursePosSPBtnJockeyTrainerRaceClassTypeDistGoingWgtORWinner / 2ndWinner prizeDaysFuture form
14 Dec 25SouthwellPU/72/1F-Ben JonesBen PaulingBetwright Bangers N'Cash Handicap ChaseClass 4Chase2m4½fGood to Soft11-6112Charles Ritz (GB)£4,970381/5
6 Nov 25Sedgefield3/77/13Sean QuinlanBen PaulingMichael & Olivia Watson Novices' Handicap ChaseClass 4Chase2m3½fGood11-12108Fat Harry (GB)£4,7001842/5
6 May 25Worcester5/149/16½Ben JonesBen PaulingRhys Parrys Big 60th Handicap HurdleClass 4Hurdle2m4fGood11-4109Kado De Joie (FR)£4,066513/12
16 Mar 25Market Rasen1/85/4Fwon 2¼Ben JonesBen PaulingWatch On Racing TV Maiden HurdleClass 4Hurdle2m4½fGood11-7109Joining Force (IRE)£3,812291/7
15 Feb 25Ascot3/412/114Ben JonesBen PaulingBetfair Racing Podcasts Novices' HurdleClass 2Hurdle2m3½fGood11-2-First Confession (IRE)£13,008482/3
29 Dec 24DoncasterPU/513/2-Ben JonesBen PaulingSky Sports Racing Sky 415 British EBF 'National Hunt' Novices' HurdleClass 4Hurdle2m3½fGood to Soft11-0-Jus De Citron (FR)£4,355341/4
25 Nov 24Kempton6/1115/228¾Ben JonesBen PaulingEBF Stallions "National Hunt" Novices' HurdleClass 4Hurdle2mGood to Soft11-0-Miami Magic (IRE)£4,9011931/10
16 May 24Fontwell1/129/1won 2½Ben JonesBen PaulingWatch Live Racing At starsports.bet Open National Hunt Flat RaceClass 5NH Flat2m1½fGood to Soft11-2-Jubilant (FR)£2,5351890/8
9 Nov 23Newbury8/1311/1distJoe AndersonEmma LavelleBritish Horse Society Open National Hunt Flat Race (Div II)Class 4NH Flat2m½fGood to Soft10-11-Navajo Indy (GB)£3,812-1/12
  • PU/714 Dec 25 · Southwell2/1F

    Betwright Bangers N'Cash Handicap Chase

    Class 42m4½fGood to Soft

    All fields
    Date
    14 Dec 25
    Course
    Southwell
    Pos
    PU/7
    SP
    2/1F
    Btn
    -
    Jockey
    Ben Jones
    Race
    Betwright Bangers N'Cash Handicap Chase
    Class
    Class 4
    Type
    Chase
    Dist
    2m4½f
    Going
    Good to Soft
    Wgt
    11-6
    OR
    112
    Winner / 2nd
    Charles Ritz (GB)
    Winner prize
    £4,970
    Days
    38
    Future form
    1/5
  • 3/76 Nov 25 · Sedgefield7/1

    Michael & Olivia Watson Novices' Handicap Chase

    Class 42m3½fGood

    All fields
    Date
    6 Nov 25
    Pos
    3/7
    SP
    7/1
    Btn
    3
    Race
    Michael & Olivia Watson Novices' Handicap Chase
    Class
    Class 4
    Type
    Chase
    Dist
    2m3½f
    Going
    Good
    Wgt
    11-12
    OR
    108
    Winner / 2nd
    Fat Harry (GB)
    Winner prize
    £4,700
    Days
    184
    Future form
    2/5
  • 5/146 May 25 · Worcester9/1

    Rhys Parrys Big 60th Handicap Hurdle

    Class 42m4fGood

    All fields
    Date
    6 May 25
    Course
    Worcester
    Pos
    5/14
    SP
    9/1
    Btn
    6½
    Jockey
    Ben Jones
    Race
    Rhys Parrys Big 60th Handicap Hurdle
    Class
    Class 4
    Type
    Hurdle
    Dist
    2m4f
    Going
    Good
    Wgt
    11-4
    OR
    109
    Winner / 2nd
    Kado De Joie (FR)
    Winner prize
    £4,066
    Days
    51
    Future form
    3/12
  • 1/816 Mar 25 · Market Rasen5/4F

    Watch On Racing TV Maiden Hurdle

    Class 42m4½fGood

    All fields
    Date
    16 Mar 25
    Pos
    1/8
    SP
    5/4F
    Btn
    won 2¼
    Jockey
    Ben Jones
    Race
    Watch On Racing TV Maiden Hurdle
    Class
    Class 4
    Type
    Hurdle
    Dist
    2m4½f
    Going
    Good
    Wgt
    11-7
    OR
    109
    Winner prize
    £3,812
    Days
    29
    Future form
    1/7
  • 3/415 Feb 25 · Ascot12/1

    Betfair Racing Podcasts Novices' Hurdle

    Class 22m3½fGood

    All fields
    Date
    15 Feb 25
    Course
    Ascot
    Pos
    3/4
    SP
    12/1
    Btn
    14
    Jockey
    Ben Jones
    Race
    Betfair Racing Podcasts Novices' Hurdle
    Class
    Class 2
    Type
    Hurdle
    Dist
    2m3½f
    Going
    Good
    Wgt
    11-2
    OR
    -
    Winner prize
    £13,008
    Days
    48
    Future form
    2/3
  • PU/529 Dec 24 · Doncaster13/2

    Sky Sports Racing Sky 415 British EBF 'National Hunt' Novices' Hurdle

    Class 42m3½fGood to Soft

    All fields
    Date
    29 Dec 24
    Course
    Doncaster
    Pos
    PU/5
    SP
    13/2
    Btn
    -
    Jockey
    Ben Jones
    Race
    Sky Sports Racing Sky 415 British EBF 'National Hunt' Novices' Hurdle
    Class
    Class 4
    Type
    Hurdle
    Dist
    2m3½f
    Going
    Good to Soft
    Wgt
    11-0
    OR
    -
    Winner / 2nd
    Jus De Citron (FR)
    Winner prize
    £4,355
    Days
    34
    Future form
    1/4
  • 6/1125 Nov 24 · Kempton15/2

    EBF Stallions "National Hunt" Novices' Hurdle

    Class 42mGood to Soft

    All fields
    Date
    25 Nov 24
    Course
    Kempton
    Pos
    6/11
    SP
    15/2
    Btn
    28¾
    Jockey
    Ben Jones
    Race
    EBF Stallions "National Hunt" Novices' Hurdle
    Class
    Class 4
    Type
    Hurdle
    Dist
    2m
    Going
    Good to Soft
    Wgt
    11-0
    OR
    -
    Winner / 2nd
    Miami Magic (IRE)
    Winner prize
    £4,901
    Days
    193
    Future form
    1/10
  • 1/1216 May 24 · Fontwell9/1

    Watch Live Racing At starsports.bet Open National Hunt Flat Race

    Class 52m1½fGood to Soft

    All fields
    Date
    16 May 24
    Course
    Fontwell
    Pos
    1/12
    SP
    9/1
    Btn
    won 2½
    Jockey
    Ben Jones
    Race
    Watch Live Racing At starsports.bet Open National Hunt Flat Race
    Class
    Class 5
    Type
    NH Flat
    Dist
    2m1½f
    Going
    Good to Soft
    Wgt
    11-2
    OR
    -
    Winner / 2nd
    Jubilant (FR)
    Winner prize
    £2,535
    Days
    189
    Future form
    0/8
  • 8/139 Nov 23 · Newbury11/1

    British Horse Society Open National Hunt Flat Race (Div II)

    Class 42m½fGood to Soft

    All fields
    Date
    9 Nov 23
    Course
    Newbury
    Pos
    8/13
    SP
    11/1
    Btn
    dist
    Race
    British Horse Society Open National Hunt Flat Race (Div II)
    Class
    Class 4
    Type
    NH Flat
    Dist
    2m½f
    Going
    Good to Soft
    Wgt
    10-11
    OR
    -
    Winner / 2nd
    Navajo Indy (GB)
    Winner prize
    £3,812
    Days
    -
    Future form
    1/12

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
14 Dec 25SouthwellBetwright Bangers N'Cash Handicap ChasePU/7Kayce Dutton (IRE)316 Jan 26Market Rasen2026 Annual Badges On Sale Now Handicap Chase
6 Nov 25SedgefieldMichael & Olivia Watson Novices' Handicap Chase3/7Fat Harry (GB)114 Nov 25NewcastleGet Raceday Ready Novices' Handicap Chase
6 Nov 25SedgefieldMichael & Olivia Watson Novices' Handicap Chase3/7Fierce Warrior (IRE)229 Nov 25DoncasterAalberts IPS Pegler Valves Handicap Chase
6 May 25WorcesterRhys Parrys Big 60th Handicap Hurdle5/14Jackpot Cash (FR)213 May 25Sedgefieldbetvickers.com Handicap Chase
6 May 25WorcesterRhys Parrys Big 60th Handicap Hurdle5/14Windsurfer (GB)75 Jun 25UttoxeterGreenthumb Grass Is Greener Handicap Hurdle
6 May 25WorcesterRhys Parrys Big 60th Handicap Hurdle5/14Magical Arthur (IRE)1214 Jun 25UttoxeterEileen And Mary Birthday Celebration Handicap Hurdle
16 Mar 25Market RasenWatch On Racing TV Maiden Hurdle1/8Hung Jury (IRE)62 May 25CheltenhamBrooklands Watches Golden Miller Chronograph Open Hunters' Chase
15 Feb 25AscotBetfair Racing Podcasts Novices' Hurdle3/4Crest Of Fortune (GB)28 Mar 25AyrVirgin Bet Novices' Hurdle
15 Feb 25AscotBetfair Racing Podcasts Novices' Hurdle3/4Old Cowboy (GB)410 Mar 25PlumptonThank You Plumpton Members "National Hunt" Novices' Hurdle
29 Dec 24DoncasterSky Sports Racing Sky 415 British EBF 'National Hunt' Novices' HurdlePU/5Jordans Cross (IRE)226 Oct 25AintreeStream Champions:Full Gallop On ITVX Novices' Limited Handicap Chase
25 Nov 24KemptonEBF Stallions "National Hunt" Novices' Hurdle6/11Salt Rock (GB)321 Dec 24HerefordBook Your Fishing Trips With DragonBet Handicap Chase
9 Nov 23NewburyBritish Horse Society Open National Hunt Flat Race (Div II)8/13Guard The Moon (GB)62 Dec 23Bangor-on-DeeExcel Signs Open National Hunt Flat Race
  • PU/714 Dec 25 · Southwell

    Betwright Bangers N'Cash Handicap Chase

    All fields
    Date
    14 Dec 25
    Course
    Southwell
    Race
    Betwright Bangers N'Cash Handicap Chase
    This horse
    PU/7
    Winner next time
    Kayce Dutton (IRE)
    Their pos
    3
    Won on
    16 Jan 26
    Race won
    2026 Annual Badges On Sale Now Handicap Chase
  • 3/76 Nov 25 · Sedgefield

    Michael & Olivia Watson Novices' Handicap Chase

    All fields
    Date
    6 Nov 25
    Race
    Michael & Olivia Watson Novices' Handicap Chase
    This horse
    3/7
    Winner next time
    Fat Harry (GB)
    Their pos
    1
    Won on
    14 Nov 25
    Race won
    Get Raceday Ready Novices' Handicap Chase
  • 3/76 Nov 25 · Sedgefield

    Michael & Olivia Watson Novices' Handicap Chase

    All fields
    Date
    6 Nov 25
    Race
    Michael & Olivia Watson Novices' Handicap Chase
    This horse
    3/7
    Winner next time
    Fierce Warrior (IRE)
    Their pos
    2
    Won on
    29 Nov 25
    Race won
    Aalberts IPS Pegler Valves Handicap Chase
  • 5/146 May 25 · Worcester

    Rhys Parrys Big 60th Handicap Hurdle

    All fields
    Date
    6 May 25
    Course
    Worcester
    Race
    Rhys Parrys Big 60th Handicap Hurdle
    This horse
    5/14
    Winner next time
    Jackpot Cash (FR)
    Their pos
    2
    Won on
    13 May 25
    Race won
    betvickers.com Handicap Chase
  • 5/146 May 25 · Worcester

    Rhys Parrys Big 60th Handicap Hurdle

    All fields
    Date
    6 May 25
    Course
    Worcester
    Race
    Rhys Parrys Big 60th Handicap Hurdle
    This horse
    5/14
    Winner next time
    Windsurfer (GB)
    Their pos
    7
    Won on
    5 Jun 25
    Race won
    Greenthumb Grass Is Greener Handicap Hurdle
  • 5/146 May 25 · Worcester

    Rhys Parrys Big 60th Handicap Hurdle

    All fields
    Date
    6 May 25
    Course
    Worcester
    Race
    Rhys Parrys Big 60th Handicap Hurdle
    This horse
    5/14
    Winner next time
    Magical Arthur (IRE)
    Their pos
    12
    Won on
    14 Jun 25
    Race won
    Eileen And Mary Birthday Celebration Handicap Hurdle
  • 1/816 Mar 25 · Market Rasen

    Watch On Racing TV Maiden Hurdle

    All fields
    Date
    16 Mar 25
    Race
    Watch On Racing TV Maiden Hurdle
    This horse
    1/8
    Winner next time
    Hung Jury (IRE)
    Their pos
    6
    Won on
    2 May 25
    Race won
    Brooklands Watches Golden Miller Chronograph Open Hunters' Chase
  • 3/415 Feb 25 · Ascot

    Betfair Racing Podcasts Novices' Hurdle

    All fields
    Date
    15 Feb 25
    Course
    Ascot
    Race
    Betfair Racing Podcasts Novices' Hurdle
    This horse
    3/4
    Winner next time
    Crest Of Fortune (GB)
    Their pos
    2
    Won on
    8 Mar 25
    At
    Ayr
    Race won
    Virgin Bet Novices' Hurdle
  • 3/415 Feb 25 · Ascot

    Betfair Racing Podcasts Novices' Hurdle

    All fields
    Date
    15 Feb 25
    Course
    Ascot
    Race
    Betfair Racing Podcasts Novices' Hurdle
    This horse
    3/4
    Winner next time
    Old Cowboy (GB)
    Their pos
    4
    Won on
    10 Mar 25
    Race won
    Thank You Plumpton Members "National Hunt" Novices' Hurdle
  • PU/529 Dec 24 · Doncaster

    Sky Sports Racing Sky 415 British EBF 'National Hunt' Novices' Hurdle

    All fields
    Date
    29 Dec 24
    Course
    Doncaster
    Race
    Sky Sports Racing Sky 415 British EBF 'National Hunt' Novices' Hurdle
    This horse
    PU/5
    Winner next time
    Jordans Cross (IRE)
    Their pos
    2
    Won on
    26 Oct 25
    Race won
    Stream Champions:Full Gallop On ITVX Novices' Limited Handicap Chase
  • 6/1125 Nov 24 · Kempton

    EBF Stallions "National Hunt" Novices' Hurdle

    All fields
    Date
    25 Nov 24
    Course
    Kempton
    Race
    EBF Stallions "National Hunt" Novices' Hurdle
    This horse
    6/11
    Winner next time
    Salt Rock (GB)
    Their pos
    3
    Won on
    21 Dec 24
    Race won
    Book Your Fishing Trips With DragonBet Handicap Chase
  • 8/139 Nov 23 · Newbury

    British Horse Society Open National Hunt Flat Race (Div II)

    All fields
    Date
    9 Nov 23
    Course
    Newbury
    Race
    British Horse Society Open National Hunt Flat Race (Div II)
    This horse
    8/13
    Winner next time
    Guard The Moon (GB)
    Their pos
    6
    Won on
    2 Dec 23
    Race won
    Excel Signs Open National Hunt Flat Race

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 (€)
Ben PaulingEmma Lavelle16 May 2414 Dec 251/12109112112820225.0%25.0%£10,652€0
Emma Lavelle-9 Nov 239 Nov 238/13---10000.0%0.0%£0€0
Ben Pauling
Moved from
Emma Lavelle
First run
16 May 24
Last run
14 Dec 25
First run for yard
1/12
OR first run
109
OR last run
112
Best OR
112
Runs
8
Wins
2
2nd
0
3rd
2
Win %
25.0%
Place %
25.0%
Prize GB (£)
£10,652
Prize IRE (€)
€0
Emma Lavelle
First run
9 Nov 23
Last run
9 Nov 23
First run for yard
8/13
Runs
1
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
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
National Hunt920222.2%22.2%£10,652€01129 Nov 2314 Dec 25
National Hunt
Code
National Hunt
Runs
9
Wins
2
2nd
0
3rd
2
Win %
22.2%
Place %
22.2%
Prize GB (£)
£10,652
Prize IRE (€)
€0
Best OR
112
First run
9 Nov 23
Last run
14 Dec 25

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 (€)
Hurdle510120.0%20.0%£7,036€0
Chase20010.0%0.0%£1,081€0
NH Flat210050.0%50.0%£2,535€0
Hurdle
Race type
Hurdle
Runs
5
Wins
1
2nd
0
3rd
1
Win %
20.0%
Place %
20.0%
Prize GB (£)
£7,036
Prize IRE (€)
€0
Chase
Race type
Chase
Runs
2
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
1
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£1,081
Prize IRE (€)
€0
NH Flat
Race type
NH Flat
Runs
2
Wins
1
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
50.0%
Place %
50.0%
Prize GB (£)
£2,535
Prize IRE (€)
€0

By going

GoingRunsWins2nd3rdWin %Place %Prize GB (£)Prize IRE (€)
Good410225.0%25.0%£8,117€0
Good to Soft510020.0%20.0%£2,535€0
Good
Going
Good
Runs
4
Wins
1
2nd
0
3rd
2
Win %
25.0%
Place %
25.0%
Prize GB (£)
£8,117
Prize IRE (€)
€0
Good to Soft
Going
Good to Soft
Runs
5
Wins
1
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
20.0%
Place %
20.0%
Prize GB (£)
£2,535
Prize IRE (€)
€0

By distance

DistanceRunsWins2nd3rdWin %Place %Prize GB (£)Prize IRE (€)
2m to 2m1f20000.0%0.0%£0€0
2m2f to 2m5f720228.6%28.6%£10,652€0
2m to 2m1f
Distance
2m to 2m1f
Runs
2
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€0
2m2f to 2m5f
Distance
2m2f to 2m5f
Runs
7
Wins
2
2nd
0
3rd
2
Win %
28.6%
Place %
28.6%
Prize GB (£)
£10,652
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 (€)
Fontwell1100100.0%100.0%£2,535€0
Market Rasen1100100.0%100.0%£3,812€0
Ascot10010.0%0.0%£2,990€0
Doncaster10000.0%0.0%£0€0
Kempton10000.0%0.0%£0€0
Newbury10000.0%0.0%£0€0
Sedgefield10010.0%0.0%£1,081€0
Southwell10000.0%0.0%£0€0
Worcester10000.0%0.0%£233€0
Fontwell
Course
Fontwell
Runs
1
Wins
1
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
100.0%
Place %
100.0%
Prize GB (£)
£2,535
Prize IRE (€)
€0
Market Rasen
Runs
1
Wins
1
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
100.0%
Place %
100.0%
Prize GB (£)
£3,812
Prize IRE (€)
€0
Ascot
Course
Ascot
Runs
1
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
1
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£2,990
Prize IRE (€)
€0
Doncaster
Course
Doncaster
Runs
1
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€0
Kempton
Course
Kempton
Runs
1
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€0
Newbury
Course
Newbury
Runs
1
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€0
Sedgefield
Runs
1
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
1
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£1,081
Prize IRE (€)
€0
Southwell
Course
Southwell
Runs
1
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€0
Worcester
Course
Worcester
Runs
1
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£233
Prize IRE (€)
€0

By class

ClassRunsWins2nd3rdWin %Place %Prize GB (£)Prize IRE (€)
Class 210010.0%0.0%£2,990€0
Class 4710114.3%14.3%£5,127€0
Class 51100100.0%100.0%£2,535€0
Class 2
Class
Class 2
Runs
1
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
1
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£2,990
Prize IRE (€)
€0
Class 4
Class
Class 4
Runs
7
Wins
1
2nd
0
3rd
1
Win %
14.3%
Place %
14.3%
Prize GB (£)
£5,127
Prize IRE (€)
€0
Class 5
Class
Class 5
Runs
1
Wins
1
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
100.0%
Place %
100.0%
Prize GB (£)
£2,535
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 runners310133.3%33.3%£4,894€0
2 to 5 runners20010.0%0.0%£2,990€0
9 to 12 runners210050.0%50.0%£2,535€0
13 to 16 runners20000.0%0.0%£233€0
6 to 8 runners
Runners
6 to 8 runners
Runs
3
Wins
1
2nd
0
3rd
1
Win %
33.3%
Place %
33.3%
Prize GB (£)
£4,894
Prize IRE (€)
€0
2 to 5 runners
Runners
2 to 5 runners
Runs
2
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
1
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£2,990
Prize IRE (€)
€0
9 to 12 runners
Runners
9 to 12 runners
Runs
2
Wins
1
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
50.0%
Place %
50.0%
Prize GB (£)
£2,535
Prize IRE (€)
€0
13 to 16 runners
Runners
13 to 16 runners
Runs
2
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£233
Prize IRE (€)
€0

By month

MonthRunsWins2nd3rdWin %Place %Prize GB (£)Prize IRE (€)
February10010.0%0.0%£2,990€0
March1100100.0%100.0%£3,812€0
May210050.0%50.0%£2,768€0
November30010.0%0.0%£1,081€0
December20000.0%0.0%£0€0
February
Month
February
Runs
1
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
1
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£2,990
Prize IRE (€)
€0
March
Month
March
Runs
1
Wins
1
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
100.0%
Place %
100.0%
Prize GB (£)
£3,812
Prize IRE (€)
€0
May
Month
May
Runs
2
Wins
1
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
50.0%
Place %
50.0%
Prize GB (£)
£2,768
Prize IRE (€)
€0
November
Month
November
Runs
3
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
1
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£1,081
Prize IRE (€)
€0
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 (€)
Ben Jones720128.6%28.6%£9,570€0
Joe Anderson10000.0%0.0%£0€0
Sean Quinlan10010.0%0.0%£1,081€0
Ben Jones
Jockey
Ben Jones
Runs
7
Wins
2
2nd
0
3rd
1
Win %
28.6%
Place %
28.6%
Prize GB (£)
£9,570
Prize IRE (€)
€0
Joe Anderson
Runs
1
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€0
Sean Quinlan
Runs
1
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
1
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£1,081
Prize IRE (€)
€0

By trainer

TrainerRunsWins2nd3rdWin %Place %Prize GB (£)Prize IRE (€)
Ben Pauling820225.0%25.0%£10,652€0
Emma Lavelle10000.0%0.0%£0€0
Ben Pauling
Runs
8
Wins
2
2nd
0
3rd
2
Win %
25.0%
Place %
25.0%
Prize GB (£)
£10,652
Prize IRE (€)
€0
Emma Lavelle
Runs
1
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€0

By headgear

HeadgearRunsWins2nd3rdWin %Place %Prize GB (£)Prize IRE (€)
No headgear920222.2%22.2%£10,652€0
No headgear
Headgear
No headgear
Runs
9
Wins
2
2nd
0
3rd
2
Win %
22.2%
Place %
22.2%
Prize GB (£)
£10,652
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 days1100100.0%100.0%£3,812€0
31 to 60 days40010.0%0.0%£3,223€0
121 to 365 days310133.3%33.3%£3,616€0
Debut / no previous run
Days since last run
Debut / no previous run
Runs
1
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€0
15 to 30 days
Days since last run
15 to 30 days
Runs
1
Wins
1
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
100.0%
Place %
100.0%
Prize GB (£)
£3,812
Prize IRE (€)
€0
31 to 60 days
Days since last run
31 to 60 days
Runs
4
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
1
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£3,223
Prize IRE (€)
€0
121 to 365 days
Days since last run
121 to 365 days
Runs
3
Wins
1
2nd
0
3rd
1
Win %
33.3%
Place %
33.3%
Prize GB (£)
£3,616
Prize IRE (€)
€0

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

Pedigree

Pedigree

Sire branchBlue Bresil (FR)

Parent · 1

  1. SireBlue Bresil (FR)

Grandparents · 2

  1. Sire's sireNot traced
  2. Sire's damNot traced

Great-grandparents · 4

  1. Sire's sire's sireNot traced
  2. Sire's sire's damNot traced
  3. Sire's dam's sireNot traced
  4. Sire's dam's damNot traced
Dam branchMiss Izzy (IRE)

Parent · 1

  1. DamMiss Izzy (IRE)

Grandparents · 2

  1. Dam's sireOld Vic (GB)
  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
Blue Bresil (FR)
Miss Izzy (IRE)
Not traced
Not traced
Old Vic (GB)
Not traced
Not traced
Not traced
Not traced
Not traced
Not traced
Not traced
Not traced
Not traced

Breeding card

HorseGroovy Blue (GB)
Sexgelding
Foaled2019
SireBlue Bresil (FR)
DamMiss Izzy (IRE)
DamsireOld Vic (GB)
Dam's produce1 winners from 3 runners
Notable siblingChat To Charlie (IRE)

Female line

  1. Miss Izzy (IRE) · 1 winners from 3 runners

Sire, dam and damsire

SireDamDamsireBreederFoaledColourSexSire's avg winning distanceDamsire's avg winning distance
Blue Bresil (FR)Miss Izzy (IRE)Old Vic (GB)Richard Egan10 Mar 19baygeldingFlat 12.0f · NH 2m2½fFlat 11.3f · NH 2m4f
Blue Bresil (FR)
Breeder
Richard Egan
Foaled
10 Mar 19
Colour
bay
Sex
gelding
Sire's avg winning distance
Flat 12.0f · NH 2m2½f
Damsire's avg winning distance
Flat 11.3f · NH 2m4f

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

ConditionRunsWinsPlacedWin %Place %This horse runsThis horse wins
All National Hunt runs2,79234781212.4%29.1%92
At 2m2f to 2m5f94111125611.8%27.2%72
On Good to soft or yielding going7518320211.1%26.9%51
At 2m2f to 2m5f on Good to soft or yielding going235306612.8%28.1%31
All National Hunt runs
Condition
All National Hunt runs
Runs
2,792
Wins
347
Placed
812
Win %
12.4%
Place %
29.1%
This horse runs
9
This horse wins
2
At 2m2f to 2m5f
Condition
At 2m2f to 2m5f
Runs
941
Wins
111
Placed
256
Win %
11.8%
Place %
27.2%
This horse runs
7
This horse wins
2
On Good to soft or yielding going
Condition
On Good to soft or yielding going
Runs
751
Wins
83
Placed
202
Win %
11.1%
Place %
26.9%
This horse runs
5
This horse wins
1
At 2m2f to 2m5f on Good to soft or yielding going
Condition
At 2m2f to 2m5f on Good to soft or yielding going
Runs
235
Wins
30
Placed
66
Win %
12.8%
Place %
28.1%
This horse runs
3
This horse wins
1

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.

Blue Bresil (FR) × Old Vic (GB) mares (the cross)

CodeRunnersWinnersWinners %Black-type winnersRunsWins2nd/3rdWin %Prize GB (£)Prize IRE (€)
National Hunt5360.0%0366816.7%£30,748€2,850
National Hunt
Code
National Hunt
Runners
5
Winners
3
Winners %
60.0%
Black-type winners
0
Runs
36
Wins
6
2nd/3rd
8
Win %
16.7%
Prize GB (£)
£30,748
Prize IRE (€)
€2,850

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 winsPrize GB (£)Prize IRE (€)
Willmount (GB)930£12,772€0
Groovy Blue (GB)920£10,652€0
Les's Destiny Star (IRE)1210£6,383€0
Alnitak (GB)200£941€0
Pen To Paper (GB)400£0€2,850
Willmount (GB)
Runs
9
Wins
3
Black-type wins
0
Prize GB (£)
£12,772
Prize IRE (€)
€0
Groovy Blue (GB)
Runs
9
Wins
2
Black-type wins
0
Prize GB (£)
£10,652
Prize IRE (€)
€0
Les's Destiny Star (IRE)
Runs
12
Wins
1
Black-type wins
0
Prize GB (£)
£6,383
Prize IRE (€)
€0
Alnitak (GB)
Runs
2
Wins
0
Black-type wins
0
Prize GB (£)
£941
Prize IRE (€)
€0
Pen To Paper (GB)
Runs
4
Wins
0
Black-type wins
0
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€2,850

Top 12 by best win level, then wins.

Ratings

Official ratings

CodeCurrent ORHighest ORLowest ORLast winning ORLast winRated runs
National Hunt11211210810916 Mar 254
National Hunt
Code
National Hunt
Current OR
112
Highest OR
112
Lowest OR
108
Last winning OR
109
Last win
16 Mar 25
Rated runs
4

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
14 Dec 25SouthwellNH1124PU/7
6 Nov 25SedgefieldNH108-13/7
6 May 25WorcesterNH10905/14
16 Mar 25Market RasenNH109-1/8

Current mark v winning marks

CodeCurrent OROR last runChangeLast winning ORLast winv last winningHighest winning ORv highest winningHighest ORv highest
National Hunt112112010916 Mar 25310931120
National Hunt
Code
National Hunt
Current OR
112
OR last run
112
Change
0
Last winning OR
109
Last win
16 Mar 25
v last winning
3
Highest winning OR
109
v highest winning
3
Highest OR
112
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

Miss Izzy (IRE)

G1 winners
0
Produce
1 winners from 3 runners

Full siblings

No other foal by Blue Bresil (FR) out of Miss Izzy (IRE) has raced in Britain or Ireland.

Half siblings

By Stowaway (GB)

By Shirocco (GER)

Female line

  1. 1Miss Izzy (IRE)

Notable relatives

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

In brief

How old is Groovy Blue?

Groovy Blue (GB) is a 7-year-old bay gelding, foaled on 10 March 2019.

Who are the sire and dam of Groovy Blue?

Groovy Blue (GB) is by Blue Bresil (FR) out of Miss Izzy (IRE), a daughter of Old Vic (GB), and was bred by Richard Egan.

Who trains Groovy Blue?

Groovy Blue (GB) is trained by Ben Pauling and owned by Dan Donoghue & Hilary Pridham, having previously run for Emma Lavelle in Britain or Ireland.

What is Groovy Blue's race record?

In Britain and Ireland, Groovy Blue (GB) has won 2 of 9 races (22%).

What is Groovy Blue's biggest win?

Groovy Blue (GB)'s biggest win in Britain or Ireland came in the Watch On Racing TV Maiden Hurdle at Market Rasen on 16 March 2025.

Has Groovy Blue ever been beaten?

Groovy Blue (GB) has been beaten 7 times in 9 runs in Britain and Ireland, the first time on 9 November 2023 at Newbury (8th of 13).

What is Groovy Blue's official rating?

Groovy Blue (GB) is officially rated 112 over jumps (also the career high).

When did Groovy Blue last run?

Groovy Blue (GB) last ran in Britain or Ireland on 14 December 2025 at Southwell in the Betwright Bangers N'Cash Handicap Chase (result: pulled up, 7 ran).

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