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Hard Iron (IRE) silks

Horse profile

Hard Iron

Milan (GB) × Novacella (FR) (Beyssac (FR))
Sex
gelding
Foaled
2016
Colour
bay
Highest OR
106
Record (GB & IRE)
3 wins from 9 runs (33%)
Prize money (GB & IRE)
£12,289 GB
Last official rating
106 (Jumps)
Last run (GB & IRE)
19 Feb 2023, Musselburgh (F/7)
Last win (GB & IRE)
3 Feb 2023, Catterick
Recent form
45766111F

Form

Race record

DateCoursePosSPBtnJockeyTrainerRaceClassTypeDistGoingWgtORWinner / 2ndWinner prizeDaysFuture form
19 Feb 23MusselburghF/72/1F-Brian HughesNicky RichardsForth One Supervan Winner Duncan Smith Handicap HurdleClass 4Hurdle3mSoft11-9106Lastofthecosmics (GB)£3,697160/6
3 Feb 23Catterick1/613/8Fwon 3½Brian HughesNicky RichardsRacing Again 13th February Handicap HurdleClass 4Hurdle3m1½fGood10-799Bollin Neil (GB)£4,568860/4
9 Nov 22Ayr1/105/6Fwon 1¾Callum BewleyNicky RichardsVirgin Bet Handicap HurdleClass 5Hurdle2m3½fSoft11-391Here Comes The Man (IRE)£3,703161/8
24 Oct 22Ayr1/1517/2won 4¼Callum BewleyNicky RichardsCoral Proud Supporter Of British Racing Novices' Handicap HurdleClass 5Hurdle2m3½fGood to Soft11-684Warriors Story (GB)£3,7031353/14
11 Jun 22Hexham6/1022/1distSean QuinlanNicky RichardsDownload The At The Races App Novices' HurdleClass 3Hurdle2mGood11-2-Onward Route (IRE)£6,753301/7
12 May 22Perth6/1266/1distCallum BewleyNicky RichardsEdinburgh Gin Orange And Basil Maiden HurdleClass 4Hurdle2mGood to Soft11-4-Cirque Royal (GB)£4,357121/7
30 Apr 22Hexham7/1216/1distCallum BewleyNicky RichardsBobby Roberts Memorial Novices' HurdleClass 4Hurdle2mGood11-1-Fringill Dike (IRE)£4,901511/10
10 Mar 22Carlisle5/88/19¼Sean QuinlanNicky RichardsCarlisle Racecourse Open National Hunt Flat RaceClass 4NH Flat2m1fGood to Soft11-3-Maximilian (GER)£2,723662/7
3 Jan 22Musselburgh4/115/17¾Sean QuinlanNicky RichardsBetway Casino Open National Hunt Flat RaceClass 4NH Flat1m7½fSoft11-0-Holmes St Georges (FR)£2,723-0/8
  • F/719 Feb 23 · Musselburgh2/1F

    Forth One Supervan Winner Duncan Smith Handicap Hurdle

    Class 43mSoft

    All fields
    Date
    19 Feb 23
    Pos
    F/7
    SP
    2/1F
    Btn
    -
    Race
    Forth One Supervan Winner Duncan Smith Handicap Hurdle
    Class
    Class 4
    Type
    Hurdle
    Dist
    3m
    Going
    Soft
    Wgt
    11-9
    OR
    106
    Winner prize
    £3,697
    Days
    16
    Future form
    0/6
  • 1/63 Feb 23 · Catterick13/8F

    Racing Again 13th February Handicap Hurdle

    Class 43m1½fGood

    All fields
    Date
    3 Feb 23
    Course
    Catterick
    Pos
    1/6
    SP
    13/8F
    Btn
    won 3½
    Race
    Racing Again 13th February Handicap Hurdle
    Class
    Class 4
    Type
    Hurdle
    Dist
    3m1½f
    Going
    Good
    Wgt
    10-7
    OR
    99
    Winner / 2nd
    Bollin Neil (GB)
    Winner prize
    £4,568
    Days
    86
    Future form
    0/4
  • 1/109 Nov 22 · Ayr5/6F

    Virgin Bet Handicap Hurdle

    Class 52m3½fSoft

    All fields
    Date
    9 Nov 22
    Course
    Ayr
    Pos
    1/10
    SP
    5/6F
    Btn
    won 1¾
    Race
    Virgin Bet Handicap Hurdle
    Class
    Class 5
    Type
    Hurdle
    Dist
    2m3½f
    Going
    Soft
    Wgt
    11-3
    OR
    91
    Winner prize
    £3,703
    Days
    16
    Future form
    1/8
  • 1/1524 Oct 22 · Ayr17/2

    Coral Proud Supporter Of British Racing Novices' Handicap Hurdle

    Class 52m3½fGood to Soft

    All fields
    Date
    24 Oct 22
    Course
    Ayr
    Pos
    1/15
    SP
    17/2
    Btn
    won 4¼
    Race
    Coral Proud Supporter Of British Racing Novices' Handicap Hurdle
    Class
    Class 5
    Type
    Hurdle
    Dist
    2m3½f
    Going
    Good to Soft
    Wgt
    11-6
    OR
    84
    Winner prize
    £3,703
    Days
    135
    Future form
    3/14
  • 6/1011 Jun 22 · Hexham22/1

    Download The At The Races App Novices' Hurdle

    Class 32mGood

    All fields
    Date
    11 Jun 22
    Course
    Hexham
    Pos
    6/10
    SP
    22/1
    Btn
    dist
    Race
    Download The At The Races App Novices' Hurdle
    Class
    Class 3
    Type
    Hurdle
    Dist
    2m
    Going
    Good
    Wgt
    11-2
    OR
    -
    Winner / 2nd
    Onward Route (IRE)
    Winner prize
    £6,753
    Days
    30
    Future form
    1/7
  • 6/1212 May 22 · Perth66/1

    Edinburgh Gin Orange And Basil Maiden Hurdle

    Class 42mGood to Soft

    All fields
    Date
    12 May 22
    Course
    Perth
    Pos
    6/12
    SP
    66/1
    Btn
    dist
    Race
    Edinburgh Gin Orange And Basil Maiden Hurdle
    Class
    Class 4
    Type
    Hurdle
    Dist
    2m
    Going
    Good to Soft
    Wgt
    11-4
    OR
    -
    Winner / 2nd
    Cirque Royal (GB)
    Winner prize
    £4,357
    Days
    12
    Future form
    1/7
  • 7/1230 Apr 22 · Hexham16/1

    Bobby Roberts Memorial Novices' Hurdle

    Class 42mGood

    All fields
    Date
    30 Apr 22
    Course
    Hexham
    Pos
    7/12
    SP
    16/1
    Btn
    dist
    Race
    Bobby Roberts Memorial Novices' Hurdle
    Class
    Class 4
    Type
    Hurdle
    Dist
    2m
    Going
    Good
    Wgt
    11-1
    OR
    -
    Winner prize
    £4,901
    Days
    51
    Future form
    1/10
  • 5/810 Mar 22 · Carlisle8/1

    Carlisle Racecourse Open National Hunt Flat Race

    Class 42m1fGood to Soft

    All fields
    Date
    10 Mar 22
    Course
    Carlisle
    Pos
    5/8
    SP
    8/1
    Btn
    9¼
    Race
    Carlisle Racecourse Open National Hunt Flat Race
    Class
    Class 4
    Type
    NH Flat
    Dist
    2m1f
    Going
    Good to Soft
    Wgt
    11-3
    OR
    -
    Winner / 2nd
    Maximilian (GER)
    Winner prize
    £2,723
    Days
    66
    Future form
    2/7
  • 4/113 Jan 22 · Musselburgh5/1

    Betway Casino Open National Hunt Flat Race

    Class 41m7½fSoft

    All fields
    Date
    3 Jan 22
    Pos
    4/11
    SP
    5/1
    Btn
    7¾
    Race
    Betway Casino Open National Hunt Flat Race
    Class
    Class 4
    Type
    NH Flat
    Dist
    1m7½f
    Going
    Soft
    Wgt
    11-0
    OR
    -
    Winner prize
    £2,723
    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
9 Nov 22AyrVirgin Bet Handicap Hurdle1/10Here Comes The Man (IRE)215 Apr 23Newcastlequinnbet.com Handicap Chase
24 Oct 22AyrCoral Proud Supporter Of British Racing Novices' Handicap Hurdle1/15Future Benefits (IRE)717 Nov 22NewcastleQuinnBet Daily Free Bet Novices' Handicap Chase
24 Oct 22AyrCoral Proud Supporter Of British Racing Novices' Handicap Hurdle1/15Lewa House (GB)816 Nov 22HexhamSupport The Injured Jockeys Fund Today Handicap Hurdle
24 Oct 22AyrCoral Proud Supporter Of British Racing Novices' Handicap Hurdle1/15Faithfulflyer (IRE)921 Nov 22MusselburghSaltire.Scot Handicap Hurdle
11 Jun 22HexhamDownload The At The Races App Novices' Hurdle6/10Miss Amelia (GB)310 Jul 22PerthPerth Silver Cup Handicap Chase (For The Perth Silver Cup)
12 May 22PerthEdinburgh Gin Orange And Basil Maiden Hurdle6/12Cirque Royal (GB)129 May 22KelsoWilliam Hill Bookmakers Novices' Hurdle
30 Apr 22HexhamBobby Roberts Memorial Novices' Hurdle7/12Fringill Dike (IRE)130 Sep 22HexhamLangley Castle An Outstanding Small Hotel "National Hunt" Novices' Hurdle
10 Mar 22CarlisleCarlisle Racecourse Open National Hunt Flat Race5/8Maximilian (GER)120 Oct 22CarlisleEvery Race Live On Racing TV Novices' Hurdle
10 Mar 22CarlisleCarlisle Racecourse Open National Hunt Flat Race5/8Clear White Light (GB)411 Apr 22HexhamThornton Firkin "National Hunt" Novices' Hurdle
  • 1/109 Nov 22 · Ayr

    Virgin Bet Handicap Hurdle

    All fields
    Date
    9 Nov 22
    Course
    Ayr
    Race
    Virgin Bet Handicap Hurdle
    This horse
    1/10
    Winner next time
    Here Comes The Man (IRE)
    Their pos
    2
    Won on
    15 Apr 23
    Race won
    quinnbet.com Handicap Chase
  • 1/1524 Oct 22 · Ayr

    Coral Proud Supporter Of British Racing Novices' Handicap Hurdle

    All fields
    Date
    24 Oct 22
    Course
    Ayr
    Race
    Coral Proud Supporter Of British Racing Novices' Handicap Hurdle
    This horse
    1/15
    Winner next time
    Future Benefits (IRE)
    Their pos
    7
    Won on
    17 Nov 22
    Race won
    QuinnBet Daily Free Bet Novices' Handicap Chase
  • 1/1524 Oct 22 · Ayr

    Coral Proud Supporter Of British Racing Novices' Handicap Hurdle

    All fields
    Date
    24 Oct 22
    Course
    Ayr
    Race
    Coral Proud Supporter Of British Racing Novices' Handicap Hurdle
    This horse
    1/15
    Winner next time
    Lewa House (GB)
    Their pos
    8
    Won on
    16 Nov 22
    Race won
    Support The Injured Jockeys Fund Today Handicap Hurdle
  • 1/1524 Oct 22 · Ayr

    Coral Proud Supporter Of British Racing Novices' Handicap Hurdle

    All fields
    Date
    24 Oct 22
    Course
    Ayr
    Race
    Coral Proud Supporter Of British Racing Novices' Handicap Hurdle
    This horse
    1/15
    Winner next time
    Faithfulflyer (IRE)
    Their pos
    9
    Won on
    21 Nov 22
    Race won
    Saltire.Scot Handicap Hurdle
  • 6/1011 Jun 22 · Hexham

    Download The At The Races App Novices' Hurdle

    All fields
    Date
    11 Jun 22
    Course
    Hexham
    Race
    Download The At The Races App Novices' Hurdle
    This horse
    6/10
    Winner next time
    Miss Amelia (GB)
    Their pos
    3
    Won on
    10 Jul 22
    Race won
    Perth Silver Cup Handicap Chase (For The Perth Silver Cup)
  • 6/1212 May 22 · Perth

    Edinburgh Gin Orange And Basil Maiden Hurdle

    All fields
    Date
    12 May 22
    Course
    Perth
    Race
    Edinburgh Gin Orange And Basil Maiden Hurdle
    This horse
    6/12
    Winner next time
    Cirque Royal (GB)
    Their pos
    1
    Won on
    29 May 22
    Race won
    William Hill Bookmakers Novices' Hurdle
  • 7/1230 Apr 22 · Hexham

    Bobby Roberts Memorial Novices' Hurdle

    All fields
    Date
    30 Apr 22
    Course
    Hexham
    Race
    Bobby Roberts Memorial Novices' Hurdle
    This horse
    7/12
    Winner next time
    Fringill Dike (IRE)
    Their pos
    1
    Won on
    30 Sep 22
    Race won
    Langley Castle An Outstanding Small Hotel "National Hunt" Novices' Hurdle
  • 5/810 Mar 22 · Carlisle

    Carlisle Racecourse Open National Hunt Flat Race

    All fields
    Date
    10 Mar 22
    Course
    Carlisle
    Race
    Carlisle Racecourse Open National Hunt Flat Race
    This horse
    5/8
    Winner next time
    Maximilian (GER)
    Their pos
    1
    Won on
    20 Oct 22
    Race won
    Every Race Live On Racing TV Novices' Hurdle
  • 5/810 Mar 22 · Carlisle

    Carlisle Racecourse Open National Hunt Flat Race

    All fields
    Date
    10 Mar 22
    Course
    Carlisle
    Race
    Carlisle Racecourse Open National Hunt Flat Race
    This horse
    5/8
    Winner next time
    Clear White Light (GB)
    Their pos
    4
    Won on
    11 Apr 22
    Race won
    Thornton Firkin "National Hunt" Novices' Hurdle

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 yardOR first runOR last runBest ORRunsWins2nd3rdWin %Place %Prize GB (£)Prize IRE (€)
Nicky Richards3 Jan 2219 Feb 234/1184106106930033.3%33.3%£12,289€0
Nicky Richards
First run
3 Jan 22
Last run
19 Feb 23
First run for yard
4/11
OR first run
84
OR last run
106
Best OR
106
Runs
9
Wins
3
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
33.3%
Place %
33.3%
Prize GB (£)
£12,289
Prize IRE (€)
€0

Trained by one trainer throughout its British and Irish career.

Stats

Career summary by code (GB & IRE)

CodeRunsWins2nd3rdWin %Place %Prize GB (£)Prize IRE (€)Best ORFirst runLast run
National Hunt930033.3%33.3%£12,289€01063 Jan 2219 Feb 23
National Hunt
Code
National Hunt
Runs
9
Wins
3
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
33.3%
Place %
33.3%
Prize GB (£)
£12,289
Prize IRE (€)
€0
Best OR
106
First run
3 Jan 22
Last run
19 Feb 23

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 (€)
Hurdle730042.9%42.9%£11,975€0
NH Flat20000.0%0.0%£314€0
Hurdle
Race type
Hurdle
Runs
7
Wins
3
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
42.9%
Place %
42.9%
Prize GB (£)
£11,975
Prize IRE (€)
€0
NH Flat
Race type
NH Flat
Runs
2
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£314
Prize IRE (€)
€0

By going

GoingRunsWins2nd3rdWin %Place %Prize GB (£)Prize IRE (€)
Good310033.3%33.3%£4,568€0
Good to Soft310033.3%33.3%£3,703€0
Soft310033.3%33.3%£4,017€0
Good
Going
Good
Runs
3
Wins
1
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
33.3%
Place %
33.3%
Prize GB (£)
£4,568
Prize IRE (€)
€0
Good to Soft
Going
Good to Soft
Runs
3
Wins
1
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
33.3%
Place %
33.3%
Prize GB (£)
£3,703
Prize IRE (€)
€0
Soft
Going
Soft
Runs
3
Wins
1
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
33.3%
Place %
33.3%
Prize GB (£)
£4,017
Prize IRE (€)
€0

By distance

DistanceRunsWins2nd3rdWin %Place %Prize GB (£)Prize IRE (€)
2m to 2m1f50000.0%0.0%£314€0
2m2f to 2m5f2200100.0%100.0%£7,407€0
2m6f to 3m1f10000.0%0.0%£0€0
3m2f and over1100100.0%100.0%£4,568€0
2m to 2m1f
Distance
2m to 2m1f
Runs
5
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£314
Prize IRE (€)
€0
2m2f to 2m5f
Distance
2m2f to 2m5f
Runs
2
Wins
2
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
100.0%
Place %
100.0%
Prize GB (£)
£7,407
Prize IRE (€)
€0
2m6f to 3m1f
Distance
2m6f to 3m1f
Runs
1
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€0
3m2f and over
Distance
3m2f and over
Runs
1
Wins
1
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
100.0%
Place %
100.0%
Prize GB (£)
£4,568
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 (€)
Ayr2200100.0%100.0%£7,407€0
Hexham20000.0%0.0%£0€0
Musselburgh20000.0%0.0%£314€0
Catterick1100100.0%100.0%£4,568€0
Carlisle10000.0%0.0%£0€0
Perth10000.0%0.0%£0€0
Ayr
Course
Ayr
Runs
2
Wins
2
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
100.0%
Place %
100.0%
Prize GB (£)
£7,407
Prize IRE (€)
€0
Hexham
Course
Hexham
Runs
2
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€0
Musselburgh
Runs
2
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£314
Prize IRE (€)
€0
Catterick
Course
Catterick
Runs
1
Wins
1
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
100.0%
Place %
100.0%
Prize GB (£)
£4,568
Prize IRE (€)
€0
Carlisle
Course
Carlisle
Runs
1
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€0
Perth
Course
Perth
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 310000.0%0.0%£0€0
Class 4610016.7%16.7%£4,882€0
Class 52200100.0%100.0%£7,407€0
Class 3
Class
Class 3
Runs
1
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€0
Class 4
Class
Class 4
Runs
6
Wins
1
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
16.7%
Place %
16.7%
Prize GB (£)
£4,882
Prize IRE (€)
€0
Class 5
Class
Class 5
Runs
2
Wins
2
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
100.0%
Place %
100.0%
Prize GB (£)
£7,407
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 runners310033.3%33.3%£4,568€0
9 to 12 runners510020.0%20.0%£4,017€0
13 to 16 runners1100100.0%100.0%£3,703€0
6 to 8 runners
Runners
6 to 8 runners
Runs
3
Wins
1
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
33.3%
Place %
33.3%
Prize GB (£)
£4,568
Prize IRE (€)
€0
9 to 12 runners
Runners
9 to 12 runners
Runs
5
Wins
1
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
20.0%
Place %
20.0%
Prize GB (£)
£4,017
Prize IRE (€)
€0
13 to 16 runners
Runners
13 to 16 runners
Runs
1
Wins
1
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
100.0%
Place %
100.0%
Prize GB (£)
£3,703
Prize IRE (€)
€0

By month

MonthRunsWins2nd3rdWin %Place %Prize GB (£)Prize IRE (€)
January10000.0%0.0%£314€0
February210050.0%50.0%£4,568€0
March10000.0%0.0%£0€0
April10000.0%0.0%£0€0
May10000.0%0.0%£0€0
June10000.0%0.0%£0€0
October1100100.0%100.0%£3,703€0
November1100100.0%100.0%£3,703€0
January
Month
January
Runs
1
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£314
Prize IRE (€)
€0
February
Month
February
Runs
2
Wins
1
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
50.0%
Place %
50.0%
Prize GB (£)
£4,568
Prize IRE (€)
€0
March
Month
March
Runs
1
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€0
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
0
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€0
June
Month
June
Runs
1
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€0
October
Month
October
Runs
1
Wins
1
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
100.0%
Place %
100.0%
Prize GB (£)
£3,703
Prize IRE (€)
€0
November
Month
November
Runs
1
Wins
1
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
100.0%
Place %
100.0%
Prize GB (£)
£3,703
Prize IRE (€)
€0

By jockey

JockeyRunsWins2nd3rdWin %Place %Prize GB (£)Prize IRE (€)
Callum Bewley420050.0%50.0%£7,407€0
Sean Quinlan30000.0%0.0%£314€0
Brian Hughes210050.0%50.0%£4,568€0
Callum Bewley
Runs
4
Wins
2
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
50.0%
Place %
50.0%
Prize GB (£)
£7,407
Prize IRE (€)
€0
Sean Quinlan
Runs
3
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£314
Prize IRE (€)
€0
Brian Hughes
Runs
2
Wins
1
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
50.0%
Place %
50.0%
Prize GB (£)
£4,568
Prize IRE (€)
€0

By trainer

TrainerRunsWins2nd3rdWin %Place %Prize GB (£)Prize IRE (€)
Nicky Richards930033.3%33.3%£12,289€0
Nicky Richards
Runs
9
Wins
3
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
33.3%
Place %
33.3%
Prize GB (£)
£12,289
Prize IRE (€)
€0

By headgear

HeadgearRunsWins2nd3rdWin %Place %Prize GB (£)Prize IRE (€)
No headgear930033.3%33.3%£12,289€0
No headgear
Headgear
No headgear
Runs
9
Wins
3
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
33.3%
Place %
33.3%
Prize GB (£)
£12,289
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%£314€0
8 to 14 days10000.0%0.0%£0€0
15 to 30 days310033.3%33.3%£3,703€0
31 to 60 days10000.0%0.0%£0€0
61 to 120 days210050.0%50.0%£4,568€0
121 to 365 days1100100.0%100.0%£3,703€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 (£)
£314
Prize IRE (€)
€0
8 to 14 days
Days since last run
8 to 14 days
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
3
Wins
1
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
33.3%
Place %
33.3%
Prize GB (£)
£3,703
Prize IRE (€)
€0
31 to 60 days
Days since last run
31 to 60 days
Runs
1
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€0
61 to 120 days
Days since last run
61 to 120 days
Runs
2
Wins
1
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
50.0%
Place %
50.0%
Prize GB (£)
£4,568
Prize IRE (€)
€0
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 (£)
£3,703
Prize IRE (€)
€0

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

Pedigree

Pedigree

Sire branchMilan (GB)

Parent · 1

  1. SireMilan (GB)

Grandparents · 2

  1. Sire's sireSadler's Wells (USA)
  2. Sire's damKithanga (IRE)

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 branchNovacella (FR)

Parent · 1

  1. DamNovacella (FR)

Grandparents · 2

  1. Dam's sireBeyssac (FR)
  2. Dam's damUne Risette (FR)

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
Milan (GB)
Novacella (FR)
Sadler's Wells (USA)
Kithanga (IRE)
Beyssac (FR)
Une Risette (FR)
Not traced
Not traced
Not traced
Not traced
Not traced
Not traced
Not traced
Not traced

Breeding card

HorseHard Iron (IRE)
Sexgelding
Foaled2016
SireMilan (GB)
DamNovacella (FR)
DamsireBeyssac (FR)
Sire's sireSadler's Wells (USA)
Sire's damKithanga (IRE)
2nd damUne Risette (FR)
Dam's produce3 winners from 6 runners
Notable siblingRoyal Rendezvous (IRE)

Female line

  1. Novacella (FR) · by Beyssac (FR) · 3 winners from 6 runners
  2. Une Risette (FR) · 2 winners from 3 runners

Sire, dam and damsire

SireDamDamsireBreederFoaledColourSexSire's avg winning distanceDamsire's avg winning distance
Milan (GB)Novacella (FR)Beyssac (FR)Cleaboy Stud7 Mar 16baygeldingFlat 13.7f · NH 2m5fNH 2m3f
Milan (GB)
Breeder
Cleaboy Stud
Foaled
7 Mar 16
Colour
bay
Sex
gelding
Sire's avg winning distance
Flat 13.7f · NH 2m5f
Damsire's avg winning distance
NH 2m3f

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

ConditionRunsWinsPlacedWin %Place %This horse runsThis horse wins
All National Hunt runs16,6641,8874,77611.3%28.7%93
At 2m2f to 2m5f5,6846301,62411.1%28.6%22
On Good to soft or yielding going3,8313991,06310.4%27.7%31
At 2m2f to 2m5f on Good to soft or yielding going1,32014538411.0%29.1%11
All National Hunt runs
Condition
All National Hunt runs
Runs
16,664
Wins
1,887
Placed
4,776
Win %
11.3%
Place %
28.7%
This horse runs
9
This horse wins
3
At 2m2f to 2m5f
Condition
At 2m2f to 2m5f
Runs
5,684
Wins
630
Placed
1,624
Win %
11.1%
Place %
28.6%
This horse runs
2
This horse wins
2
On Good to soft or yielding going
Condition
On Good to soft or yielding going
Runs
3,831
Wins
399
Placed
1,063
Win %
10.4%
Place %
27.7%
This horse runs
3
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
1,320
Wins
145
Placed
384
Win %
11.0%
Place %
29.1%
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.

Milan (GB) × Beyssac (FR) mares (the cross)

CodeRunnersWinnersWinners %Black-type winnersRunsWins2nd/3rdWin %Prize GB (£)Prize IRE (€)
National Hunt11100.0%093033.3%£12,289€0
National Hunt
Code
National Hunt
Runners
1
Winners
1
Winners %
100.0%
Black-type winners
0
Runs
9
Wins
3
2nd/3rd
0
Win %
33.3%
Prize GB (£)
£12,289
Prize IRE (€)
€0

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

Best of the cross

HorseRunsWinsBlack-type winsPrize GB (£)Prize IRE (€)
Hard Iron (IRE)930£12,289€0
Hard Iron (IRE)
Runs
9
Wins
3
Black-type wins
0
Prize GB (£)
£12,289
Prize IRE (€)
€0

Top 12 by best win level, then wins.

Ratings

Official ratings

CodeCurrent ORHighest ORLowest ORLast winning ORLast winRated runs
National Hunt10610684993 Feb 234
National Hunt
Code
National Hunt
Current OR
106
Highest OR
106
Lowest OR
84
Last winning OR
99
Last win
3 Feb 23
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
19 Feb 23MusselburghNH1067F/7
3 Feb 23CatterickNH9981/6
9 Nov 22AyrNH9171/10
24 Oct 22AyrNH84-1/15
  • F/719 Feb 23 · Musselburgh
    All fields
    Date
    19 Feb 23
    Code
    NH
    OR
    106
    Change
    7
    Pos
    F/7
  • 1/63 Feb 23 · Catterick
    All fields
    Date
    3 Feb 23
    Course
    Catterick
    Code
    NH
    OR
    99
    Change
    8
    Pos
    1/6
  • 1/109 Nov 22 · Ayr
    All fields
    Date
    9 Nov 22
    Course
    Ayr
    Code
    NH
    OR
    91
    Change
    7
    Pos
    1/10
  • 1/1524 Oct 22 · Ayr
    All fields
    Date
    24 Oct 22
    Course
    Ayr
    Code
    NH
    OR
    84
    Change
    -
    Pos
    1/15

Current mark v winning marks

CodeCurrent OROR last runChangeLast winning ORLast winv last winningHighest winning ORv highest winningHighest ORv highest
National Hunt1061060993 Feb 2379971060
National Hunt
Code
National Hunt
Current OR
106
OR last run
106
Change
0
Last winning OR
99
Last win
3 Feb 23
v last winning
7
Highest winning OR
99
v highest winning
7
Highest OR
106
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

Novacella (FR)

G1 winners
0
Produce
3 winners from 6 runners

Full siblings

No other foal by Milan (GB) out of Novacella (FR) has raced in Britain or Ireland.

Half siblings

By Heron Island (IRE)

By Kayf Tara (GB)

By King's Theatre (IRE)

By Vendangeur (IRE)

Female line

  1. 1Novacella (FR) · by Beyssac (FR)
  2. 2Une Risette (FR)

Notable relatives

Half-brother

Uncle (out of 2nd dam)

View full Une Risette family

In brief

When was Hard Iron foaled?

Hard Iron (IRE), a bay racehorse, was foaled on 7 March 2016.

Who are the sire and dam of Hard Iron?

Hard Iron (IRE) is by Milan (GB) out of Novacella (FR), a daughter of Beyssac (FR), and was bred by Cleaboy Stud.

Who trained Hard Iron?

Hard Iron (IRE) was trained by Nicky Richards and owned by A W Reay & Tarzan Bloodstock at the time of the last run in Britain or Ireland.

What is Hard Iron's race record?

In Britain and Ireland, Hard Iron (IRE) won 3 of 9 races (33%).

What is Hard Iron's biggest win?

Hard Iron (IRE)'s biggest win in Britain or Ireland came in the Racing Again 13th February Handicap Hurdle at Catterick on 3 February 2023.

Has Hard Iron ever been beaten?

Hard Iron (IRE) was beaten 6 times in 9 runs in Britain and Ireland, the first time on 3 January 2022 at Musselburgh (4th of 11).

What was Hard Iron's official rating?

Hard Iron (IRE) was last officially rated 106 over jumps (also the career high).

Is Hard Iron still racing?

Hard Iron (IRE) last ran in Britain or Ireland on 19 February 2023 at Musselburgh in the Forth One Supervan Winner Duncan Smith Handicap Hurdle (result: fell, 7 ran), and has not run there since.

Is Hard Iron related to any top horses?

Hard Iron (IRE)'s black-type relatives in Britain and Ireland include Royal Rendezvous (IRE) (half-brother, Grade 2 winner) and Marcel (FR) (uncle, Listed winner), from the Une Risette (FR) family.

What is Hard Iron's record at Ayr?

Hard Iron (IRE) ran most often at Ayr, with 2 wins from 2 runs there.

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