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Highly Motivated

Midyan (USA) × Spin Dry (GB) (High Top (GB))
Sex
filly
Foaled
1993
Record (GB & IRE)
2 wins from 15 runs (13%)
Prize money (GB & IRE)
£0
Last run (GB & IRE)
16 Feb 1997, Punchestown (IRE) (6/8)
Last win (GB & IRE)
17 Nov 1996, Navan (IRE)
Recent form
416559105412BD7116

Form

Race record

DateCoursePosSPBtnJockeyTrainerRaceClassTypeDistGoingWgtHeadgearWinner / 2ndDaysFuture form
16 Feb 97Punchestown (IRE)6/814/125Charlie SwanAidan O'BrienJuvenile HurdleGrade 3Hurdle2mSoft10-9-Commanche Court (IRE)143/7
2 Feb 97Leopardstown (IRE)11/138/114Charlie SwanAidan O'BrienSpring Juvenile HurdleGrade 3Hurdle2mGood to Yielding10-6-Commanche Court (IRE)143/12
19 Jan 97Leopardstown (IRE)7/13100/309¼Charlie SwanAidan O'BrienWaterford Crystal HurdleNon-handicap (unclassified)Hurdle2mGood to Yielding10-8-Dr Bones (IRE)241/12
26 Dec 96Leopardstown (IRE)BD/169/4F-Charlie SwanAidan O'BrienDenny Juvenile HurdleGrade 2Hurdle2mYielding10-4-Grimes (GB)261/15
30 Nov 96Fairyhouse (IRE)2/164/11½J ButlerAidan O'BrienJuvenile HurdleGrade 3Hurdle2mYielding10-2-Spirit Dancer (IRE)133/14
17 Nov 96Navan (IRE)1/257/4FdhtCharlie SwanAidan O'BrienTara 3-Y-O Maiden HurdleNon-handicap (unclassified)Hurdle2mYielding10-9-Miss Pennyhill (IRE)70/22
10 Nov 96Leopardstown (IRE)4/1414/115J ButlerAidan O'BrienSandyford HurdleNon-handicap (unclassified)Hurdle2mYielding9-13-Choosey's Treasure (IRE)131/13
28 Oct 96Leopardstown (IRE)5/1012/18Willie SuppleAidan O'BrienMilltown Gas Silver Jubilee HandicapHandicap (unclassified)Flat Turf1m2fYielding9-6bRossmore Girl (IRE)151/7
13 Oct 96Naas (IRE)10/1814/15½Seamie HeffernanAidan O'BrienNaas Autumn European Breeders Fund HandicapHandicap (unclassified)Flat Turf1m3fGood8-1-By Charlie Allen (IRE)221/15
21 Sep 96Curragh (IRE)9/925/13½Seamie HeffernanAidan O'BrienMacdonagh & Boland StakesListedFlat Turf7fGood8-8-Wandering Thoughts (IRE)350/7
17 Aug 96Curragh (IRE)5/810/113¼C RocheAidan O'BrienBorris RaceNon-handicap (unclassified)Flat Turf1m3fGood to Firm8-11-Basanta (IRE)1191/7
20 Apr 96Leopardstown (IRE)5/714/119Seamie HeffernanAidan O'BrienLeopardstown 1,000 Guineas Trial StakesListedFlat Turf7fSoft8-10-Sheraka (IRE)70/5
13 Apr 96Curragh (IRE)6/95/2F2C RocheAidan O'BrienEuropean Breeders Fund Apr. Fillies RaceNon-handicap (unclassified)Flat Turf1mSoft9-1-Tout A Coup (IRE)1712/8
25 Oct 95Gowran Park (IRE)1/147/4dhtC RocheAidan O'BrienWaterford European Breeders Fund Fillies MaidenNon-handicap (unclassified)Flat Turf7fSoft8-11-Sun Ballet (IRE)390/12
16 Sep 95Curragh (IRE)4/2310/12½C RocheAidan O'BrienSmurfit European Open EBF MaidenNon-handicap (unclassified)Flat Turf7fGood8-11-Mitch (USA)-3/21
  • 6/816 Feb 97 · Punchestown (IRE)14/1

    Juvenile Hurdle

    Grade 32mSoft

    All fields
    Date
    16 Feb 97
    Pos
    6/8
    SP
    14/1
    Btn
    25
    Race
    Juvenile Hurdle
    Class
    Grade 3
    Type
    Hurdle
    Dist
    2m
    Going
    Soft
    Wgt
    10-9
    Headgear
    -
    Days
    14
    Future form
    3/7
  • 11/132 Feb 97 · Leopardstown (IRE)8/1

    Spring Juvenile Hurdle

    Grade 32mGood to Yielding

    All fields
    Date
    2 Feb 97
    Pos
    11/13
    SP
    8/1
    Btn
    14
    Race
    Spring Juvenile Hurdle
    Class
    Grade 3
    Type
    Hurdle
    Dist
    2m
    Going
    Good to Yielding
    Wgt
    10-6
    Headgear
    -
    Days
    14
    Future form
    3/12
  • 7/1319 Jan 97 · Leopardstown (IRE)100/30

    Waterford Crystal Hurdle

    Non-handicap (unclassified)2mGood to Yielding

    All fields
    Date
    19 Jan 97
    Pos
    7/13
    SP
    100/30
    Btn
    9¼
    Race
    Waterford Crystal Hurdle
    Class
    Non-handicap (unclassified)
    Type
    Hurdle
    Dist
    2m
    Going
    Good to Yielding
    Wgt
    10-8
    Headgear
    -
    Winner / 2nd
    Dr Bones (IRE)
    Days
    24
    Future form
    1/12
  • BD/1626 Dec 96 · Leopardstown (IRE)9/4F

    Denny Juvenile Hurdle

    Grade 22mYielding

    All fields
    Date
    26 Dec 96
    Pos
    BD/16
    SP
    9/4F
    Btn
    -
    Race
    Denny Juvenile Hurdle
    Class
    Grade 2
    Type
    Hurdle
    Dist
    2m
    Going
    Yielding
    Wgt
    10-4
    Headgear
    -
    Winner / 2nd
    Grimes (GB)
    Days
    26
    Future form
    1/15
  • 2/1630 Nov 96 · Fairyhouse (IRE)4/1

    Juvenile Hurdle

    Grade 32mYielding

    All fields
    Date
    30 Nov 96
    Pos
    2/16
    SP
    4/1
    Btn
    1½
    Jockey
    J Butler
    Race
    Juvenile Hurdle
    Class
    Grade 3
    Type
    Hurdle
    Dist
    2m
    Going
    Yielding
    Wgt
    10-2
    Headgear
    -
    Days
    13
    Future form
    3/14
  • 1/2517 Nov 96 · Navan (IRE)7/4F

    Tara 3-Y-O Maiden Hurdle

    Non-handicap (unclassified)2mYielding

    All fields
    Date
    17 Nov 96
    Pos
    1/25
    SP
    7/4F
    Btn
    dht
    Race
    Tara 3-Y-O Maiden Hurdle
    Class
    Non-handicap (unclassified)
    Type
    Hurdle
    Dist
    2m
    Going
    Yielding
    Wgt
    10-9
    Headgear
    -
    Days
    7
    Future form
    0/22
  • 4/1410 Nov 96 · Leopardstown (IRE)14/1

    Sandyford Hurdle

    Non-handicap (unclassified)2mYielding

    All fields
    Date
    10 Nov 96
    Pos
    4/14
    SP
    14/1
    Btn
    15
    Jockey
    J Butler
    Race
    Sandyford Hurdle
    Class
    Non-handicap (unclassified)
    Type
    Hurdle
    Dist
    2m
    Going
    Yielding
    Wgt
    9-13
    Headgear
    -
    Days
    13
    Future form
    1/13
  • 5/1028 Oct 96 · Leopardstown (IRE)12/1

    Milltown Gas Silver Jubilee Handicap

    Handicap (unclassified)1m2fYielding

    All fields
    Date
    28 Oct 96
    Pos
    5/10
    SP
    12/1
    Btn
    8
    Race
    Milltown Gas Silver Jubilee Handicap
    Class
    Handicap (unclassified)
    Type
    Flat Turf
    Dist
    1m2f
    Going
    Yielding
    Wgt
    9-6
    Headgear
    b
    Days
    15
    Future form
    1/7
  • 10/1813 Oct 96 · Naas (IRE)14/1

    Naas Autumn European Breeders Fund Handicap

    Handicap (unclassified)1m3fGood

    All fields
    Date
    13 Oct 96
    Pos
    10/18
    SP
    14/1
    Btn
    5½
    Race
    Naas Autumn European Breeders Fund Handicap
    Class
    Handicap (unclassified)
    Type
    Flat Turf
    Dist
    1m3f
    Going
    Good
    Wgt
    8-1
    Headgear
    -
    Days
    22
    Future form
    1/15
  • 9/921 Sep 96 · Curragh (IRE)25/1

    Macdonagh & Boland Stakes

    Listed7fGood

    All fields
    Date
    21 Sep 96
    Course
    Curragh (IRE)
    Pos
    9/9
    SP
    25/1
    Btn
    3½
    Race
    Macdonagh & Boland Stakes
    Class
    Listed
    Type
    Flat Turf
    Dist
    7f
    Going
    Good
    Wgt
    8-8
    Headgear
    -
    Days
    35
    Future form
    0/7
  • 5/817 Aug 96 · Curragh (IRE)10/1

    Borris Race

    Non-handicap (unclassified)1m3fGood to Firm

    All fields
    Date
    17 Aug 96
    Course
    Curragh (IRE)
    Pos
    5/8
    SP
    10/1
    Btn
    13¼
    Jockey
    C Roche
    Race
    Borris Race
    Class
    Non-handicap (unclassified)
    Type
    Flat Turf
    Dist
    1m3f
    Going
    Good to Firm
    Wgt
    8-11
    Headgear
    -
    Winner / 2nd
    Basanta (IRE)
    Days
    119
    Future form
    1/7
  • 5/720 Apr 96 · Leopardstown (IRE)14/1

    Leopardstown 1,000 Guineas Trial Stakes

    Listed7fSoft

    All fields
    Date
    20 Apr 96
    Pos
    5/7
    SP
    14/1
    Btn
    19
    Race
    Leopardstown 1,000 Guineas Trial Stakes
    Class
    Listed
    Type
    Flat Turf
    Dist
    7f
    Going
    Soft
    Wgt
    8-10
    Headgear
    -
    Winner / 2nd
    Sheraka (IRE)
    Days
    7
    Future form
    0/5
  • 6/913 Apr 96 · Curragh (IRE)5/2F

    European Breeders Fund Apr. Fillies Race

    Non-handicap (unclassified)1mSoft

    All fields
    Date
    13 Apr 96
    Course
    Curragh (IRE)
    Pos
    6/9
    SP
    5/2F
    Btn
    2
    Jockey
    C Roche
    Race
    European Breeders Fund Apr. Fillies Race
    Class
    Non-handicap (unclassified)
    Type
    Flat Turf
    Dist
    1m
    Going
    Soft
    Wgt
    9-1
    Headgear
    -
    Winner / 2nd
    Tout A Coup (IRE)
    Days
    171
    Future form
    2/8
  • 1/1425 Oct 95 · Gowran Park (IRE)7/4

    Waterford European Breeders Fund Fillies Maiden

    Non-handicap (unclassified)7fSoft

    All fields
    Date
    25 Oct 95
    Pos
    1/14
    SP
    7/4
    Btn
    dht
    Jockey
    C Roche
    Race
    Waterford European Breeders Fund Fillies Maiden
    Class
    Non-handicap (unclassified)
    Type
    Flat Turf
    Dist
    7f
    Going
    Soft
    Wgt
    8-11
    Headgear
    -
    Winner / 2nd
    Sun Ballet (IRE)
    Days
    39
    Future form
    0/12
  • 4/2316 Sep 95 · Curragh (IRE)10/1

    Smurfit European Open EBF Maiden

    Non-handicap (unclassified)7fGood

    All fields
    Date
    16 Sep 95
    Course
    Curragh (IRE)
    Pos
    4/23
    SP
    10/1
    Btn
    2½
    Jockey
    C Roche
    Race
    Smurfit European Open EBF Maiden
    Class
    Non-handicap (unclassified)
    Type
    Flat Turf
    Dist
    7f
    Going
    Good
    Wgt
    8-11
    Headgear
    -
    Winner / 2nd
    Mitch (USA)
    Days
    -
    Future form
    3/21

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
16 Feb 97Punchestown (IRE)Juvenile Hurdle6/8Commanche Court (IRE)113 Mar 97CheltenhamElite Racing Club Triumph Hurdle Grade 1
16 Feb 97Punchestown (IRE)Juvenile Hurdle6/8Grimes (GB)224 Apr 97Punchestown (IRE)Murphys Irish Stout Champion 4-y-o Hurdle
16 Feb 97Punchestown (IRE)Juvenile Hurdle6/8Dr Bones (IRE)816 Mar 97Limerick (IRE)Birdhill Hurdle
2 Feb 97Leopardstown (IRE)Spring Juvenile Hurdle11/13Commanche Court (IRE)116 Feb 97Punchestown (IRE)Juvenile Hurdle
2 Feb 97Leopardstown (IRE)Spring Juvenile Hurdle11/13Marlonette (IRE)413 Feb 97Thurles (IRE)Golden Hurdle
2 Feb 97Leopardstown (IRE)Spring Juvenile Hurdle11/13Keal Ryan (IRE)615 Feb 97Gowran Park (IRE)Red Mills Premier Maiden Hurdle
19 Jan 97Leopardstown (IRE)Waterford Crystal Hurdle7/13Afarka (IRE)217 Mar 97Limerick (IRE)Shannon Maiden Hurdle
26 Dec 96Leopardstown (IRE)Denny Juvenile HurdleBD/16Miss Pennyhill (IRE)56 Jan 97Thurles (IRE)Killinan Hurdle
30 Nov 96Fairyhouse (IRE)Juvenile Hurdle2/16Tax Reform (USA)87 Dec 96Punchestown (IRE)MMI Stockbrokers Hurdle
30 Nov 96Fairyhouse (IRE)Juvenile Hurdle2/16Dr Bones (IRE)1219 Jan 97Leopardstown (IRE)Waterford Crystal Hurdle
30 Nov 96Fairyhouse (IRE)Juvenile Hurdle2/16Grimes (GB)1526 Dec 96Leopardstown (IRE)Denny Juvenile Hurdle
10 Nov 96Leopardstown (IRE)Sandyford Hurdle4/14Greenhue (IRE)220 Nov 96Fairyhouse (IRE)Ward 3-Y-O Maiden Hurdle
28 Oct 96Leopardstown (IRE)Milltown Gas Silver Jubilee Handicap5/10Choosey's Treasure (IRE)32 Nov 96Navan (IRE)Navan Golf Course Maiden Hurdle
13 Oct 96Naas (IRE)Naas Autumn European Breeders Fund Handicap10/18Rescue Time (IRE)326 Oct 96Down Royal (IRE)Her Majesty's Plate
17 Aug 96Curragh (IRE)Borris Race5/8Gates (USA)324 Aug 96Leopardstown (IRE)Strathmore Handicap
13 Apr 96Curragh (IRE)European Breeders Fund Apr. Fillies Race6/9Tout A Coup (IRE)18 May 96ChesterShadwell Stud Cheshire Oaks (Listed Race)
13 Apr 96Curragh (IRE)European Breeders Fund Apr. Fillies Race6/9Parade Sauvage (FR)-1 Jun 96Naas (IRE)Go Racing In Kildare Maiden
16 Sep 95Curragh (IRE)Smurfit European Open EBF Maiden4/23Identify (IRE)21 Oct 95Tipperary (IRE)Nenagh European Breeders Fund Maiden
16 Sep 95Curragh (IRE)Smurfit European Open EBF Maiden4/23Vincitore (IRE)57 Oct 95Down Royal (IRE)Crossgar European Breeders Fund Maiden
16 Sep 95Curragh (IRE)Smurfit European Open EBF Maiden4/23Kuwait Bay (IRE)627 Jun 96Tipperary (IRE)Glen Maiden

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 (€)
Aidan O'Brien16 Sep 9516 Feb 974/231521013.3%20.0%--
Aidan O'Brien
First run
16 Sep 95
Last run
16 Feb 97
First run for yard
4/23
Runs
15
Wins
2
2nd
1
3rd
0
Win %
13.3%
Place %
20.0%

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
Flat810012.5%12.5%--16 Sep 9528 Oct 96
National Hunt711014.3%28.6%--10 Nov 9616 Feb 97
All runs1521013.3%20.0%--16 Sep 9516 Feb 97
Flat
Code
Flat
Runs
8
Wins
1
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
12.5%
Place %
12.5%
First run
16 Sep 95
Last run
28 Oct 96
National Hunt
Code
National Hunt
Runs
7
Wins
1
2nd
1
3rd
0
Win %
14.3%
Place %
28.6%
First run
10 Nov 96
Last run
16 Feb 97
All runs
Code
All runs
Runs
15
Wins
2
2nd
1
3rd
0
Win %
13.3%
Place %
20.0%
First run
16 Sep 95
Last run
16 Feb 97

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

By race type

Race typeRunsWins2nd3rdWin %Place %Prize GB (£)Prize IRE (€)
Flat Turf810012.5%12.5%--
Hurdle711014.3%28.6%--
Flat Turf
Race type
Flat Turf
Runs
8
Wins
1
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
12.5%
Place %
12.5%
Hurdle
Race type
Hurdle
Runs
7
Wins
1
2nd
1
3rd
0
Win %
14.3%
Place %
28.6%

By going

GoingRunsWins2nd3rdWin %Place %Prize GB (£)Prize IRE (€)
Good to Firm10000.0%0.0%£0€0
Good30000.0%0.0%£0€0
Good to Yielding20000.0%0.0%£0€0
Yielding511020.0%40.0%--
Soft410025.0%25.0%--
Good to Firm
Going
Good to Firm
Runs
1
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€0
Good
Going
Good
Runs
3
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€0
Good to Yielding
Going
Good to Yielding
Runs
2
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€0
Yielding
Going
Yielding
Runs
5
Wins
1
2nd
1
3rd
0
Win %
20.0%
Place %
40.0%
Soft
Going
Soft
Runs
4
Wins
1
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
25.0%
Place %
25.0%

By distance

DistanceRunsWins2nd3rdWin %Place %Prize GB (£)Prize IRE (€)
7f to 1m510020.0%20.0%--
9f to 11f30000.0%0.0%£0€0
2m to 2m1f711014.3%28.6%--
7f to 1m
Distance
7f to 1m
Runs
5
Wins
1
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
20.0%
Place %
20.0%
9f to 11f
Distance
9f to 11f
Runs
3
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€0
2m to 2m1f
Distance
2m to 2m1f
Runs
7
Wins
1
2nd
1
3rd
0
Win %
14.3%
Place %
28.6%

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 (€)
Leopardstown (IRE)60000.0%0.0%£0€0
Curragh (IRE)40000.0%0.0%£0€0
Gowran Park (IRE)1100100.0%100.0%--
Navan (IRE)1100100.0%100.0%--
Fairyhouse (IRE)10100.0%100.0%£0€0
Naas (IRE)10000.0%0.0%£0€0
Punchestown (IRE)10000.0%0.0%£0€0
Leopardstown (IRE)
Runs
6
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€0
Curragh (IRE)
Course
Curragh (IRE)
Runs
4
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€0
Gowran Park (IRE)
Runs
1
Wins
1
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
100.0%
Place %
100.0%
Navan (IRE)
Runs
1
Wins
1
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
100.0%
Place %
100.0%
Fairyhouse (IRE)
Runs
1
Wins
0
2nd
1
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
100.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€0
Naas (IRE)
Runs
1
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€0
Punchestown (IRE)
Runs
1
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€0

By class

ClassRunsWins2nd3rdWin %Place %Prize GB (£)Prize IRE (€)
Grade 210000.0%0.0%£0€0
Grade 330100.0%33.3%£0€0
Listed20000.0%0.0%£0€0
Non-handicap (unclassified)720028.6%28.6%--
Handicap (unclassified)20000.0%0.0%£0€0
Grade 2
Class
Grade 2
Runs
1
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€0
Grade 3
Class
Grade 3
Runs
3
Wins
0
2nd
1
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
33.3%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€0
Listed
Class
Listed
Runs
2
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€0
Non-handicap (unclassified)
Class
Non-handicap (unclassified)
Runs
7
Wins
2
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
28.6%
Place %
28.6%
Handicap (unclassified)
Class
Handicap (unclassified)
Runs
2
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€0

Pattern (Group/Grade/Listed) shown ahead of class. Irish races carry no class, so they are grouped as handicap or non-handicap.

By field size

RunnersRunsWins2nd3rdWin %Place %Prize GB (£)Prize IRE (€)
6 to 8 runners30000.0%0.0%£0€0
9 to 12 runners30000.0%0.0%£0€0
13 to 16 runners611016.7%33.3%--
17+ runners310033.3%33.3%--
6 to 8 runners
Runners
6 to 8 runners
Runs
3
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€0
9 to 12 runners
Runners
9 to 12 runners
Runs
3
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€0
13 to 16 runners
Runners
13 to 16 runners
Runs
6
Wins
1
2nd
1
3rd
0
Win %
16.7%
Place %
33.3%
17+ runners
Runners
17+ runners
Runs
3
Wins
1
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
33.3%
Place %
33.3%

By month

MonthRunsWins2nd3rdWin %Place %Prize GB (£)Prize IRE (€)
January10000.0%0.0%£0€0
February20000.0%0.0%£0€0
April20000.0%0.0%£0€0
August10000.0%0.0%£0€0
September20000.0%0.0%£0€0
October310033.3%33.3%--
November311033.3%66.7%--
December10000.0%0.0%£0€0
January
Month
January
Runs
1
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€0
February
Month
February
Runs
2
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€0
April
Month
April
Runs
2
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€0
August
Month
August
Runs
1
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€0
September
Month
September
Runs
2
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€0
October
Month
October
Runs
3
Wins
1
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
33.3%
Place %
33.3%
November
Month
November
Runs
3
Wins
1
2nd
1
3rd
0
Win %
33.3%
Place %
66.7%
December
Month
December
Runs
1
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 (€)
Charlie Swan510020.0%20.0%--
C Roche410025.0%25.0%--
Seamie Heffernan30000.0%0.0%£0€0
J Butler20100.0%50.0%£0€0
Willie Supple10000.0%0.0%£0€0
Charlie Swan
Runs
5
Wins
1
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
20.0%
Place %
20.0%
C Roche
Jockey
C Roche
Runs
4
Wins
1
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
25.0%
Place %
25.0%
Seamie Heffernan
Runs
3
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€0
J Butler
Jockey
J Butler
Runs
2
Wins
0
2nd
1
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
50.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€0
Willie Supple
Runs
1
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€0

By trainer

TrainerRunsWins2nd3rdWin %Place %Prize GB (£)Prize IRE (€)
Aidan O'Brien1521013.3%20.0%--
Aidan O'Brien
Runs
15
Wins
2
2nd
1
3rd
0
Win %
13.3%
Place %
20.0%

By headgear

HeadgearRunsWins2nd3rdWin %Place %Prize GB (£)Prize IRE (€)
No headgear1421014.3%21.4%--
b10000.0%0.0%£0€0
No headgear
Headgear
No headgear
Runs
14
Wins
2
2nd
1
3rd
0
Win %
14.3%
Place %
21.4%
b
Headgear
b
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
1 to 7 days210050.0%50.0%--
8 to 14 days40100.0%25.0%£0€0
15 to 30 days40000.0%0.0%£0€0
31 to 60 days210050.0%50.0%--
61 to 120 days10000.0%0.0%£0€0
121 to 365 days10000.0%0.0%£0€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
1 to 7 days
Days since last run
1 to 7 days
Runs
2
Wins
1
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
50.0%
Place %
50.0%
8 to 14 days
Days since last run
8 to 14 days
Runs
4
Wins
0
2nd
1
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
25.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€0
15 to 30 days
Days since last run
15 to 30 days
Runs
4
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€0
31 to 60 days
Days since last run
31 to 60 days
Runs
2
Wins
1
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
50.0%
Place %
50.0%
61 to 120 days
Days since last run
61 to 120 days
Runs
1
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€0
121 to 365 days
Days since last run
121 to 365 days
Runs
1
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€0

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 blinkers10000.0%0.0%£0€0
No headgear1421014.3%21.4%--
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 blinkers
Headgear
First time blinkers
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
14
Wins
2
2nd
1
3rd
0
Win %
14.3%
Place %
21.4%

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 branchMidyan (USA)

Parent · 1

  1. SireMidyan (USA)

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 branchSpin Dry (GB)

Parent · 1

  1. DamSpin Dry (GB)

Grandparents · 2

  1. Dam's sireHigh Top (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
Midyan (USA)
Spin Dry (GB)
Not traced
Not traced
High Top (GB)
Not traced
Not traced
Not traced
Not traced
Not traced
Not traced
Not traced
Not traced
Not traced

Breeding card

HorseHighly Motivated (GB)
Sexfilly
Foaled1993
SireMidyan (USA)
DamSpin Dry (GB)
DamsireHigh Top (GB)
Dam's produce3 winners from 4 runners
Notable siblingLove Forty (GB)

Female line

  1. Spin Dry (GB) · 3 winners from 4 runners

Sire, dam and damsire

SireDamDamsireSexSire's avg winning distanceDamsire's avg winning distance
Midyan (USA)Spin Dry (GB)High Top (GB)fillyFlat 8.6f · NH 2m2½fFlat 9.9f · NH 2m2½f
Midyan (USA)
Sex
filly
Sire's avg winning distance
Flat 8.6f · NH 2m2½f
Damsire's avg winning distance
Flat 9.9f · NH 2m2½f

Progeny of Midyan (USA) in this horse's best conditions

ConditionRunsWinsPlacedWin %Place %This horse runsThis horse wins
All Flat runs2,6752456549.2%24.4%81
At 7f to 1m872761928.7%22.0%51
On Soft going20116558.0%27.4%31
At 7f to 1m on Soft going675177.5%25.4%31
All Flat runs
Condition
All Flat runs
Runs
2,675
Wins
245
Placed
654
Win %
9.2%
Place %
24.4%
This horse runs
8
This horse wins
1
At 7f to 1m
Condition
At 7f to 1m
Runs
872
Wins
76
Placed
192
Win %
8.7%
Place %
22.0%
This horse runs
5
This horse wins
1
On Soft going
Condition
On Soft going
Runs
201
Wins
16
Placed
55
Win %
8.0%
Place %
27.4%
This horse runs
3
This horse wins
1
At 7f to 1m on Soft going
Condition
At 7f to 1m on Soft going
Runs
67
Wins
5
Placed
17
Win %
7.5%
Place %
25.4%
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.

Midyan (USA) × High Top mares (the cross)

CodeRunnersWinnersWinners %Black-type winnersRunsWins2nd/3rdWin %Prize GB (£)Prize IRE (€)
Flat7228.6%145458.9%£33,632€0
National Hunt4250.0%0384610.5%£6,634€0
All runs7342.9%1838119.6%£40,266€0
Flat
Code
Flat
Runners
7
Winners
2
Winners %
28.6%
Black-type winners
1
Runs
45
Wins
4
2nd/3rd
5
Win %
8.9%
Prize GB (£)
£33,632
Prize IRE (€)
€0
National Hunt
Code
National Hunt
Runners
4
Winners
2
Winners %
50.0%
Black-type winners
0
Runs
38
Wins
4
2nd/3rd
6
Win %
10.5%
Prize GB (£)
£6,634
Prize IRE (€)
€0
All runs
Code
All runs
Runners
7
Winners
3
Winners %
42.9%
Black-type winners
1
Runs
83
Wins
8
2nd/3rd
11
Win %
9.6%
Prize GB (£)
£40,266
Prize IRE (€)
€0

All British and Irish runners by this sire out of mares by this damsire, since 1990 (includes this horse). Black type = Group/Grade 1-3 or Listed winner.

Best of the cross

HorseRunsWinsBlack-type winsBest winPrize GB (£)Prize IRE (€)
ForthwithI (GB)1331Listed£32,335€0
Cadbury Castle (GB)2630-£7,191€0
Highly Motivated (GB)1520---
United Colours (GB)100-£0€0
Deligan (GB)200-£322€0
Minneola (GB)800-£0€0
Montagne (GB)1800-£418€0
ForthwithI (GB)
Runs
13
Wins
3
Black-type wins
1
Best win
Listed
Prize GB (£)
£32,335
Prize IRE (€)
€0
Cadbury Castle (GB)
Runs
26
Wins
3
Black-type wins
0
Prize GB (£)
£7,191
Prize IRE (€)
€0
Highly Motivated (GB)
Runs
15
Wins
2
Black-type wins
0
United Colours (GB)
Runs
1
Wins
0
Black-type wins
0
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€0
Deligan (GB)
Runs
2
Wins
0
Black-type wins
0
Prize GB (£)
£322
Prize IRE (€)
€0
Minneola (GB)
Runs
8
Wins
0
Black-type wins
0
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€0
Montagne (GB)
Runs
18
Wins
0
Black-type wins
0
Prize GB (£)
£418
Prize IRE (€)
€0

Top 12 by best win level, then wins.

Family

Dam summary

Spin Dry (GB)

G1 winners
0
Produce
3 winners from 4 runners

Full siblings

No other foal by Midyan (USA) out of Spin Dry (GB) has raced in Britain or Ireland.

Half siblings

By Superlative (GB)

By Forzando (GB)

By Warning (GB)

Female line

  1. 1Spin Dry (GB)

Notable relatives

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

View full Spin Dry family

In brief

When was Highly Motivated foaled?

Highly Motivated (GB) was foaled in 1993.

Who are the sire and dam of Highly Motivated?

Highly Motivated (GB) is by Midyan (USA) out of Spin Dry (GB), a daughter of High Top (GB).

Who trained Highly Motivated?

Highly Motivated (GB) was trained by Aidan O'Brien and owned by G Phelan at the time of the last run in Britain or Ireland.

What is Highly Motivated's race record?

In Britain and Ireland, Highly Motivated (GB) won 2 of 15 races (13%): 1 of 8 on the Flat and 1 of 7 over jumps. Runs abroad (for example in France, Dubai or the USA) are not included.

Has Highly Motivated ever been beaten?

Highly Motivated (GB) was beaten 13 times in 15 runs in Britain and Ireland, the first time on 16 September 1995 at Curragh (IRE) (4th of 23).

Is Highly Motivated still racing?

Highly Motivated (GB) last ran in Britain or Ireland on 16 February 1997 at Punchestown (IRE) in the Juvenile Hurdle, finishing 6th of 8, and has not run there since.

What is Highly Motivated's record at Leopardstown (IRE)?

Highly Motivated (GB) ran most often at Leopardstown (IRE), with no wins from 6 runs there.

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