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Halibut (FR) silks

Horse profile

Halibut

Sex
gelding
Foaled
2017
Colour
black
Record (GB & IRE)
1 win from 4 runs (25%)
Prize money (GB & IRE)
€11,285 IRE
Last run (GB & IRE)
19 Nov 2022, Punchestown (IRE) (2/6)
Last win (GB & IRE)
27 Oct 2022, Clonmel (IRE)
Recent form
3312

Form

Race record

DateCoursePosSPBtnJockeyTrainerRaceClassTypeDistGoingWgtWinner / 2ndWinner prizeDaysFuture form
19 Nov 22Punchestown (IRE)2/69/44¼Donagh MeylerEmmet MullinsSebden Steel Rated Novice HurdleNon-handicap (unclassified)Hurdle2mYielding12-0The Model Kingdom (IRE)€9,735230/5
27 Oct 22Clonmel (IRE)1/132/5Fwon 7½Keith DonoghueEmmet MullinsCashel Maiden HurdleNon-handicap (unclassified)Hurdle2m½fSoft to Heavy11-12Cillians Charm (IRE)€5,9001520/10
28 May 22Punchestown (IRE)3/15100/306½Ben HarveyEmmet MullinsLadbrokes Best Odds Guaranteed On Racing (Pro/Am) INH Flat RaceNon-handicap (unclassified)NH Flat2mGood11-7Marine Nationale (IRE)€5,900284/14
30 Apr 22Punchestown (IRE)3/236/11¾Conor ClarkeEmmet MullinsBuggyman (Pro/Am) Flat RaceNon-handicap (unclassified)NH Flat2mYielding to Soft11-7Path d'Oroux (FR)€8,850-4/22
  • 2/619 Nov 22 · Punchestown (IRE)9/4

    Sebden Steel Rated Novice Hurdle

    Non-handicap (unclassified)2mYielding

    All fields
    Date
    19 Nov 22
    Pos
    2/6
    SP
    9/4
    Btn
    4¼
    Race
    Sebden Steel Rated Novice Hurdle
    Class
    Non-handicap (unclassified)
    Type
    Hurdle
    Dist
    2m
    Going
    Yielding
    Wgt
    12-0
    Winner prize
    €9,735
    Days
    23
    Future form
    0/5
  • 1/1327 Oct 22 · Clonmel (IRE)2/5F

    Cashel Maiden Hurdle

    Non-handicap (unclassified)2m½fSoft to Heavy

    All fields
    Date
    27 Oct 22
    Pos
    1/13
    SP
    2/5F
    Btn
    won 7½
    Race
    Cashel Maiden Hurdle
    Class
    Non-handicap (unclassified)
    Type
    Hurdle
    Dist
    2m½f
    Going
    Soft to Heavy
    Wgt
    11-12
    Winner prize
    €5,900
    Days
    152
    Future form
    0/10
  • 3/1528 May 22 · Punchestown (IRE)100/30

    Ladbrokes Best Odds Guaranteed On Racing (Pro/Am) INH Flat Race

    Non-handicap (unclassified)2mGood

    All fields
    Date
    28 May 22
    Pos
    3/15
    SP
    100/30
    Btn
    6½
    Race
    Ladbrokes Best Odds Guaranteed On Racing (Pro/Am) INH Flat Race
    Class
    Non-handicap (unclassified)
    Type
    NH Flat
    Dist
    2m
    Going
    Good
    Wgt
    11-7
    Winner prize
    €5,900
    Days
    28
    Future form
    4/14
  • 3/2330 Apr 22 · Punchestown (IRE)6/1

    Buggyman (Pro/Am) Flat Race

    Non-handicap (unclassified)2mYielding to Soft

    All fields
    Date
    30 Apr 22
    Pos
    3/23
    SP
    6/1
    Btn
    1¾
    Race
    Buggyman (Pro/Am) Flat Race
    Class
    Non-handicap (unclassified)
    Type
    NH Flat
    Dist
    2m
    Going
    Yielding to Soft
    Wgt
    11-7
    Winner / 2nd
    Path d'Oroux (FR)
    Winner prize
    €8,850
    Days
    -
    Future form
    4/22

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
28 May 22Punchestown (IRE)Ladbrokes Best Odds Guaranteed On Racing (Pro/Am) INH Flat Race3/15Marine Nationale (IRE)120 Aug 22Killarney (IRE)Jim Ryan Race Services (Pro/Am) Flat Race
28 May 22Punchestown (IRE)Ladbrokes Best Odds Guaranteed On Racing (Pro/Am) INH Flat Race3/15Demandrivingdouvan (IRE)23 Nov 22Thurles (IRE)Irish Stallion Farms EBF Auction Flat Race
28 May 22Punchestown (IRE)Ladbrokes Best Odds Guaranteed On Racing (Pro/Am) INH Flat Race3/15Spread Boss Ted (GB)48 Jul 22Kilbeggan (IRE)Follow Kilbeggan On Facebook INH Flat Race
28 May 22Punchestown (IRE)Ladbrokes Best Odds Guaranteed On Racing (Pro/Am) INH Flat Race3/15Kiki Badger (IRE)83 Oct 22Tipperary (IRE)Season Finale (Ladies Pro/Am) INH Flat Race
30 Apr 22Punchestown (IRE)Buggyman (Pro/Am) Flat Race3/23Path D'oroux (FR)129 Oct 22Galway (IRE)Corrib Oil Maiden Hurdle
30 Apr 22Punchestown (IRE)Buggyman (Pro/Am) Flat Race3/23Jessqueen (IRE)62 Oct 22Tipperary (IRE)Peppermill Restaurant Nenagh Fillies INH Flat Race
30 Apr 22Punchestown (IRE)Buggyman (Pro/Am) Flat Race3/23Spirit Of Legend (FR)813 Nov 22Navan (IRE)Kilberry Pub & Kitchen Maiden Hurdle
30 Apr 22Punchestown (IRE)Buggyman (Pro/Am) Flat Race3/23Follow The Brave (FR)1019 Jul 22Ballinrobe (IRE)On-Course Bookmakers INH 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

TrainerFirst runLast runFirst run for yardRunsWins2nd3rdWin %Place %Prize GB (£)Prize IRE (€)
Emmet Mullins30 Apr 2219 Nov 223/23411225.0%100.0%£0€11,285
Emmet Mullins
First run
30 Apr 22
Last run
19 Nov 22
First run for yard
3/23
Runs
4
Wins
1
2nd
1
3rd
2
Win %
25.0%
Place %
100.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€11,285

Trained by one trainer throughout its British and Irish career.

Stats

Career summary by code (GB & IRE)

CodeRunsWins2nd3rdWin %Place %Prize GB (£)Prize IRE (€)First runLast run
National Hunt411225.0%100.0%£0€11,28530 Apr 2219 Nov 22
National Hunt
Code
National Hunt
Runs
4
Wins
1
2nd
1
3rd
2
Win %
25.0%
Place %
100.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€11,285
First run
30 Apr 22
Last run
19 Nov 22

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 (€)
Hurdle211050.0%100.0%£0€9,035
NH Flat20020.0%100.0%£0€2,250
Hurdle
Race type
Hurdle
Runs
2
Wins
1
2nd
1
3rd
0
Win %
50.0%
Place %
100.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€9,035
NH Flat
Race type
NH Flat
Runs
2
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
2
Win %
0.0%
Place %
100.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€2,250

By going

GoingRunsWins2nd3rdWin %Place %Prize GB (£)Prize IRE (€)
Good10010.0%100.0%£0€900
Yielding10100.0%100.0%£0€3,135
Yielding to Soft10010.0%100.0%£0€1,350
Soft to Heavy1100100.0%100.0%£0€5,900
Good
Going
Good
Runs
1
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
1
Win %
0.0%
Place %
100.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€900
Yielding
Going
Yielding
Runs
1
Wins
0
2nd
1
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
100.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€3,135
Yielding to Soft
Going
Yielding to Soft
Runs
1
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
1
Win %
0.0%
Place %
100.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€1,350
Soft to Heavy
Going
Soft to Heavy
Runs
1
Wins
1
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
100.0%
Place %
100.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€5,900

By distance

DistanceRunsWins2nd3rdWin %Place %Prize GB (£)Prize IRE (€)
2m to 2m1f411225.0%100.0%£0€11,285
2m to 2m1f
Distance
2m to 2m1f
Runs
4
Wins
1
2nd
1
3rd
2
Win %
25.0%
Place %
100.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€11,285

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 (€)
Punchestown (IRE)30120.0%100.0%£0€5,385
Clonmel (IRE)1100100.0%100.0%£0€5,900
Punchestown (IRE)
Runs
3
Wins
0
2nd
1
3rd
2
Win %
0.0%
Place %
100.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€5,385
Clonmel (IRE)
Runs
1
Wins
1
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
100.0%
Place %
100.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€5,900

By class

ClassRunsWins2nd3rdWin %Place %Prize GB (£)Prize IRE (€)
Non-handicap (unclassified)411225.0%100.0%£0€11,285
Non-handicap (unclassified)
Class
Non-handicap (unclassified)
Runs
4
Wins
1
2nd
1
3rd
2
Win %
25.0%
Place %
100.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€11,285

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 runners10100.0%100.0%£0€3,135
13 to 16 runners210150.0%100.0%£0€6,800
17+ runners10010.0%100.0%£0€1,350
6 to 8 runners
Runners
6 to 8 runners
Runs
1
Wins
0
2nd
1
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
100.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€3,135
13 to 16 runners
Runners
13 to 16 runners
Runs
2
Wins
1
2nd
0
3rd
1
Win %
50.0%
Place %
100.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€6,800
17+ runners
Runners
17+ runners
Runs
1
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
1
Win %
0.0%
Place %
100.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€1,350

By month

MonthRunsWins2nd3rdWin %Place %Prize GB (£)Prize IRE (€)
April10010.0%100.0%£0€1,350
May10010.0%100.0%£0€900
October1100100.0%100.0%£0€5,900
November10100.0%100.0%£0€3,135
April
Month
April
Runs
1
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
1
Win %
0.0%
Place %
100.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€1,350
May
Month
May
Runs
1
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
1
Win %
0.0%
Place %
100.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€900
October
Month
October
Runs
1
Wins
1
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
100.0%
Place %
100.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€5,900
November
Month
November
Runs
1
Wins
0
2nd
1
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
100.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€3,135

By jockey

JockeyRunsWins2nd3rdWin %Place %Prize GB (£)Prize IRE (€)
Keith Donoghue1100100.0%100.0%£0€5,900
Ben Harvey10010.0%100.0%£0€900
Conor Clarke10010.0%100.0%£0€1,350
Donagh Meyler10100.0%100.0%£0€3,135
Keith Donoghue
Runs
1
Wins
1
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
100.0%
Place %
100.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€5,900
Ben Harvey
Runs
1
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
1
Win %
0.0%
Place %
100.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€900
Conor Clarke
Runs
1
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
1
Win %
0.0%
Place %
100.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€1,350
Donagh Meyler
Runs
1
Wins
0
2nd
1
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
100.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€3,135

By trainer

TrainerRunsWins2nd3rdWin %Place %Prize GB (£)Prize IRE (€)
Emmet Mullins411225.0%100.0%£0€11,285
Emmet Mullins
Runs
4
Wins
1
2nd
1
3rd
2
Win %
25.0%
Place %
100.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€11,285

By headgear

HeadgearRunsWins2nd3rdWin %Place %Prize GB (£)Prize IRE (€)
No headgear411225.0%100.0%£0€11,285
No headgear
Headgear
No headgear
Runs
4
Wins
1
2nd
1
3rd
2
Win %
25.0%
Place %
100.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€11,285

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 run10010.0%100.0%£0€1,350
15 to 30 days20110.0%100.0%£0€4,035
121 to 365 days1100100.0%100.0%£0€5,900
Debut / no previous run
Days since last run
Debut / no previous run
Runs
1
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
1
Win %
0.0%
Place %
100.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€1,350
15 to 30 days
Days since last run
15 to 30 days
Runs
2
Wins
0
2nd
1
3rd
1
Win %
0.0%
Place %
100.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€4,035
121 to 365 days
Days since last run
121 to 365 days
Runs
1
Wins
1
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
100.0%
Place %
100.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€5,900

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

Pedigree

Pedigree

Sire branchBalko (FR)

Parent · 1

  1. SireBalko (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 branchA Merveille (FR)

Parent · 1

  1. DamA Merveille (FR)

Grandparents · 2

  1. Dam's sireNetwork (GER)
  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
Not traced
Not traced
Not traced
Not traced
Not traced
Not traced
Not traced
Not traced
Not traced
Not traced
Not traced

Breeding card

HorseHalibut (FR)
Sexgelding
Foaled2017
SireBalko (FR)
DamA Merveille (FR)
DamsireNetwork (GER)
Dam's produce2 winners from 3 runners
Notable siblingJubilant (FR)

Female line

  1. A Merveille (FR) · 2 winners from 3 runners

Sire, dam and damsire

SireDamDamsireBreederFoaledColourSexSire's avg winning distanceDamsire's avg winning distance
Balko (FR)A Merveille (FR)Network (GER)M Francois-Marie Cottin6 Apr 17blackgeldingNH 2m4fNH 2m3½f
Balko (FR)
Breeder
M Francois-Marie Cottin
Foaled
6 Apr 17
Colour
black
Sex
gelding
Sire's avg winning distance
NH 2m4f
Damsire's avg winning distance
NH 2m3½f

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

ConditionRunsWinsPlacedWin %Place %This horse runsThis horse wins
All National Hunt runs1,58421350913.4%32.1%41
At 2m to 2m1f5596918412.3%32.9%41
On Soft going4706916314.7%34.7%11
At 2m to 2m1f on Soft going199246412.1%32.2%11
All National Hunt runs
Condition
All National Hunt runs
Runs
1,584
Wins
213
Placed
509
Win %
13.4%
Place %
32.1%
This horse runs
4
This horse wins
1
At 2m to 2m1f
Condition
At 2m to 2m1f
Runs
559
Wins
69
Placed
184
Win %
12.3%
Place %
32.9%
This horse runs
4
This horse wins
1
On Soft going
Condition
On Soft going
Runs
470
Wins
69
Placed
163
Win %
14.7%
Place %
34.7%
This horse runs
1
This horse wins
1
At 2m to 2m1f on Soft going
Condition
At 2m to 2m1f on Soft going
Runs
199
Wins
24
Placed
64
Win %
12.1%
Place %
32.2%
This horse runs
1
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.

Balko (FR) × Network (GER) mares (the cross)

CodeRunnersWinnersWinners %Black-type winnersRunsWins2nd/3rdWin %Prize GB (£)Prize IRE (€)
National Hunt11100.0%041325.0%£0€11,285
National Hunt
Code
National Hunt
Runners
1
Winners
1
Winners %
100.0%
Black-type winners
0
Runs
4
Wins
1
2nd/3rd
3
Win %
25.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€11,285

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

Best of the cross

HorseRunsWinsBlack-type winsPrize GB (£)Prize IRE (€)
Halibut (FR)410£0€11,285
Halibut (FR)
Runs
4
Wins
1
Black-type wins
0
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€11,285

Top 12 by best win level, then wins.

Family

Dam summary

A Merveille (FR)

G1 winners
0
Produce
2 winners from 3 runners

Full siblings

No other foal by Balko (FR) out of A Merveille (FR) has raced in Britain or Ireland.

Half siblings

By Doctor Dino (FR)

By Kapgarde

Female line

  1. 1A Merveille (FR)

Notable relatives

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

In brief

When was Halibut foaled?

Halibut (FR), a black racehorse, was foaled on 6 April 2017.

Who are the sire and dam of Halibut?

Halibut (FR) is by Balko (FR) out of A Merveille (FR), a daughter of Network (GER), and was bred by M Francois-Marie Cottin.

Who trained Halibut?

Halibut (FR) was trained by Emmet Mullins and owned by C Jones at the time of the last run in Britain or Ireland.

What is Halibut's race record?

In Britain and Ireland, Halibut (FR) won 1 of 4 races (25%).

What is Halibut's biggest win?

Halibut (FR)'s only win in Britain or Ireland came in the Cashel Maiden Hurdle at Clonmel (IRE) on 27 October 2022.

Has Halibut ever been beaten?

Halibut (FR) was beaten 3 times in 4 runs in Britain and Ireland, the first time on 30 April 2022 at Punchestown (IRE) (3rd of 23).

Is Halibut still racing?

Halibut (FR) last ran in Britain or Ireland on 19 November 2022 at Punchestown (IRE) in the Sebden Steel Rated Novice Hurdle, finishing 2nd of 6, and has not run there since.

What is Halibut's record at Punchestown (IRE)?

Halibut (FR) ran most often at Punchestown (IRE), with no wins from 3 runs there.

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