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Pony Express (GB) × La Merlette (GB) (Balidar (GB))
Sex
gelding
Foaled
1982
Record (GB & IRE)
1 win from 8 runs (13%)
Prize money (GB & IRE)
£3,498 GB
Last run (GB & IRE)
1 May 1991, Cheltenham (PU/8)
Last win (GB & IRE)
6 Apr 1991, Hereford
Recent form
F24251URPU

Form

Race record

DateCoursePosSPBtnJockeyTrainerRaceClassTypeDistGoingWgtWinner / 2ndWinner prizeDaysFuture form
1 May 91CheltenhamPU/88/1-Mr N RidoutDavid KenchUnited Hunts' Challenge Cup Hunter ChaseNon-handicap (unclassified)Chase3m1fSoft11-10Matsix (GB)£2,280111/5
20 Apr 91StratfordUR/1316/1-Mr N RidoutDavid KenchBaulking Green Trophy Hunter ChaseNon-handicap (unclassified)Chase2m6fGood12-0Rain Mark (GB)£1,980141/8
6 Apr 91Hereford1/152/1Fwon 1½Mr N RidoutDavid KenchBass Special Novices' Hunters ChaseNon-handicap (unclassified)Chase2m3fGood to Soft11-7Paddy's Pond (GB)£2,348110/12
26 Mar 91Sandown5/1412/127¼Mr N RidoutDavid KenchRmc Group 'ubique' Hunters ChaseNon-handicap (unclassified)Chase2m4½fGood11-1The Argonaut (NZ)£2,145260/10
28 Feb 91Ludlow2/99/28Mr N RidoutDavid KenchAldon Novices' Hunters Chase (Div II)Non-handicap (unclassified)Chase2m4fGood to Firm11-7Surf Board (GB)£1,82880/5
20 Feb 91Warwick4/933/1distMr N RidoutDavid KenchTown Of Warwick Foxhunters' Trophy Chase (Div II)Non-handicap (unclassified)Chase3m1fGood to Soft11-2Teaplanter (GB)£1,7632943/6
2 May 90Cheltenham2/1210/115Mr J Trice-RolphDavid KenchBelstaff Novices' Hunters' ChaseNon-handicap (unclassified)Chase2m4fGood to Firm11-7Rectory Boy (GB)£2,023720/7
19 Feb 90WolverhamptonF/1033/1-Mr J Trice-RolphDavid KenchChillington Hunters' Chase (Div I)Non-handicap (unclassified)Chase3m1fGood to Soft11-7Rodden Brook (GB)£1,618-0/6
  • PU/81 May 91 · Cheltenham8/1

    United Hunts' Challenge Cup Hunter Chase

    Non-handicap (unclassified)3m1fSoft

    All fields
    Date
    1 May 91
    Pos
    PU/8
    SP
    8/1
    Btn
    -
    Race
    United Hunts' Challenge Cup Hunter Chase
    Class
    Non-handicap (unclassified)
    Type
    Chase
    Dist
    3m1f
    Going
    Soft
    Wgt
    11-10
    Winner / 2nd
    Matsix (GB)
    Winner prize
    £2,280
    Days
    11
    Future form
    1/5
  • UR/1320 Apr 91 · Stratford16/1

    Baulking Green Trophy Hunter Chase

    Non-handicap (unclassified)2m6fGood

    All fields
    Date
    20 Apr 91
    Course
    Stratford
    Pos
    UR/13
    SP
    16/1
    Btn
    -
    Race
    Baulking Green Trophy Hunter Chase
    Class
    Non-handicap (unclassified)
    Type
    Chase
    Dist
    2m6f
    Going
    Good
    Wgt
    12-0
    Winner / 2nd
    Rain Mark (GB)
    Winner prize
    £1,980
    Days
    14
    Future form
    1/8
  • 1/156 Apr 91 · Hereford2/1F

    Bass Special Novices' Hunters Chase

    Non-handicap (unclassified)2m3fGood to Soft

    All fields
    Date
    6 Apr 91
    Course
    Hereford
    Pos
    1/15
    SP
    2/1F
    Btn
    won 1½
    Race
    Bass Special Novices' Hunters Chase
    Class
    Non-handicap (unclassified)
    Type
    Chase
    Dist
    2m3f
    Going
    Good to Soft
    Wgt
    11-7
    Winner / 2nd
    Paddy's Pond (GB)
    Winner prize
    £2,348
    Days
    11
    Future form
    0/12
  • 5/1426 Mar 91 · Sandown12/1

    Rmc Group 'ubique' Hunters Chase

    Non-handicap (unclassified)2m4½fGood

    All fields
    Date
    26 Mar 91
    Course
    Sandown
    Pos
    5/14
    SP
    12/1
    Btn
    27¼
    Race
    Rmc Group 'ubique' Hunters Chase
    Class
    Non-handicap (unclassified)
    Type
    Chase
    Dist
    2m4½f
    Going
    Good
    Wgt
    11-1
    Winner / 2nd
    The Argonaut (NZ)
    Winner prize
    £2,145
    Days
    26
    Future form
    0/10
  • 2/928 Feb 91 · Ludlow9/2

    Aldon Novices' Hunters Chase (Div II)

    Non-handicap (unclassified)2m4fGood to Firm

    All fields
    Date
    28 Feb 91
    Course
    Ludlow
    Pos
    2/9
    SP
    9/2
    Btn
    8
    Race
    Aldon Novices' Hunters Chase (Div II)
    Class
    Non-handicap (unclassified)
    Type
    Chase
    Dist
    2m4f
    Going
    Good to Firm
    Wgt
    11-7
    Winner / 2nd
    Surf Board (GB)
    Winner prize
    £1,828
    Days
    8
    Future form
    0/5
  • 4/920 Feb 91 · Warwick33/1

    Town Of Warwick Foxhunters' Trophy Chase (Div II)

    Non-handicap (unclassified)3m1fGood to Soft

    All fields
    Date
    20 Feb 91
    Course
    Warwick
    Pos
    4/9
    SP
    33/1
    Btn
    dist
    Race
    Town Of Warwick Foxhunters' Trophy Chase (Div II)
    Class
    Non-handicap (unclassified)
    Type
    Chase
    Dist
    3m1f
    Going
    Good to Soft
    Wgt
    11-2
    Winner / 2nd
    Teaplanter (GB)
    Winner prize
    £1,763
    Days
    294
    Future form
    3/6
  • 2/122 May 90 · Cheltenham10/1

    Belstaff Novices' Hunters' Chase

    Non-handicap (unclassified)2m4fGood to Firm

    All fields
    Date
    2 May 90
    Pos
    2/12
    SP
    10/1
    Btn
    15
    Race
    Belstaff Novices' Hunters' Chase
    Class
    Non-handicap (unclassified)
    Type
    Chase
    Dist
    2m4f
    Going
    Good to Firm
    Wgt
    11-7
    Winner / 2nd
    Rectory Boy (GB)
    Winner prize
    £2,023
    Days
    72
    Future form
    0/7
  • F/1019 Feb 90 · Wolverhampton33/1

    Chillington Hunters' Chase (Div I)

    Non-handicap (unclassified)3m1fGood to Soft

    All fields
    Date
    19 Feb 90
    Pos
    F/10
    SP
    33/1
    Btn
    -
    Race
    Chillington Hunters' Chase (Div I)
    Class
    Non-handicap (unclassified)
    Type
    Chase
    Dist
    3m1f
    Going
    Good to Soft
    Wgt
    11-7
    Winner / 2nd
    Rodden Brook (GB)
    Winner prize
    £1,618
    Days
    -
    Future form
    0/6

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
1 May 91CheltenhamUnited Hunts' Challenge Cup Hunter ChasePU/8Diamond Fort (GB)329 Apr 92CheltenhamColin Nash Memorial United Hunts' Challenge Cup Hunters' Chase
20 Apr 91StratfordBaulking Green Trophy Hunter ChaseUR/13Some Obligation (GB)416 May 91HuntingdonGeoffrey Lawfield Memorial Hunters' Chase
20 Feb 91WarwickTown Of Warwick Foxhunters' Trophy Chase (Div II)4/9Teaplanter (GB)11 Mar 91NewburySoapey Sponge Hunters Chase
20 Feb 91WarwickTown Of Warwick Foxhunters' Trophy Chase (Div II)4/9Martin Thomas (GB)-18 Mar 91WolverhamptonStretton Novices' Hunters' Chase (Div II)
20 Feb 91WarwickTown Of Warwick Foxhunters' Trophy Chase (Div II)4/9Konrad Wolf (FR)-28 Feb 91LudlowAldon Novices' Hunters Chase (Div I)
  • PU/81 May 91 · Cheltenham

    United Hunts' Challenge Cup Hunter Chase

    All fields
    Date
    1 May 91
    Race
    United Hunts' Challenge Cup Hunter Chase
    This horse
    PU/8
    Winner next time
    Diamond Fort (GB)
    Their pos
    3
    Won on
    29 Apr 92
    Race won
    Colin Nash Memorial United Hunts' Challenge Cup Hunters' Chase
  • UR/1320 Apr 91 · Stratford

    Baulking Green Trophy Hunter Chase

    All fields
    Date
    20 Apr 91
    Course
    Stratford
    Race
    Baulking Green Trophy Hunter Chase
    This horse
    UR/13
    Winner next time
    Some Obligation (GB)
    Their pos
    4
    Won on
    16 May 91
    Race won
    Geoffrey Lawfield Memorial Hunters' Chase
  • 4/920 Feb 91 · Warwick

    Town Of Warwick Foxhunters' Trophy Chase (Div II)

    All fields
    Date
    20 Feb 91
    Course
    Warwick
    Race
    Town Of Warwick Foxhunters' Trophy Chase (Div II)
    This horse
    4/9
    Winner next time
    Teaplanter (GB)
    Their pos
    1
    Won on
    1 Mar 91
    Race won
    Soapey Sponge Hunters Chase
  • 4/920 Feb 91 · Warwick

    Town Of Warwick Foxhunters' Trophy Chase (Div II)

    All fields
    Date
    20 Feb 91
    Course
    Warwick
    Race
    Town Of Warwick Foxhunters' Trophy Chase (Div II)
    This horse
    4/9
    Winner next time
    Martin Thomas (GB)
    Their pos
    -
    Won on
    18 Mar 91
    Race won
    Stretton Novices' Hunters' Chase (Div II)
  • 4/920 Feb 91 · Warwick

    Town Of Warwick Foxhunters' Trophy Chase (Div II)

    All fields
    Date
    20 Feb 91
    Course
    Warwick
    Race
    Town Of Warwick Foxhunters' Trophy Chase (Div II)
    This horse
    4/9
    Winner next time
    Konrad Wolf (FR)
    Their pos
    -
    Won on
    28 Feb 91
    Race won
    Aldon Novices' Hunters Chase (Div I)

Other runners from this horse's races (latest 20 races with a next-time-out winner, up to 40 rows) that won on their next start in Britain or Ireland. FF on the race record = next-time-out winners / runners that have run again (this horse excluded).

Trainer changes

TrainerFirst runLast runFirst run for yardRunsWins2nd3rdWin %Place %Prize GB (£)Prize IRE (€)
David Kench19 Feb 901 May 91F/10812012.5%37.5%£3,498€0
David Kench
First run
19 Feb 90
Last run
1 May 91
First run for yard
F/10
Runs
8
Wins
1
2nd
2
3rd
0
Win %
12.5%
Place %
37.5%
Prize GB (£)
£3,498
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 (€)First runLast run
National Hunt812012.5%37.5%£3,498€019 Feb 901 May 91
National Hunt
Code
National Hunt
Runs
8
Wins
1
2nd
2
3rd
0
Win %
12.5%
Place %
37.5%
Prize GB (£)
£3,498
Prize IRE (€)
€0
First run
19 Feb 90
Last run
1 May 91

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 (€)
Chase812012.5%37.5%£3,498€0
Chase
Race type
Chase
Runs
8
Wins
1
2nd
2
3rd
0
Win %
12.5%
Place %
37.5%
Prize GB (£)
£3,498
Prize IRE (€)
€0

By going

GoingRunsWins2nd3rdWin %Place %Prize GB (£)Prize IRE (€)
Good to Firm20200.0%100.0%£1,150€0
Good20000.0%0.0%£0€0
Good to Soft310033.3%33.3%£2,348€0
Soft10000.0%0.0%£0€0
Good to Firm
Going
Good to Firm
Runs
2
Wins
0
2nd
2
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
100.0%
Prize GB (£)
£1,150
Prize IRE (€)
€0
Good
Going
Good
Runs
2
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
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 (£)
£2,348
Prize IRE (€)
€0
Soft
Going
Soft
Runs
1
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€0

By distance

DistanceRunsWins2nd3rdWin %Place %Prize GB (£)Prize IRE (€)
2m2f to 2m5f412025.0%75.0%£3,498€0
2m6f to 3m1f40000.0%0.0%£0€0
2m2f to 2m5f
Distance
2m2f to 2m5f
Runs
4
Wins
1
2nd
2
3rd
0
Win %
25.0%
Place %
75.0%
Prize GB (£)
£3,498
Prize IRE (€)
€0
2m6f to 3m1f
Distance
2m6f to 3m1f
Runs
4
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
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 (€)
Cheltenham20100.0%50.0%£605€0
Hereford1100100.0%100.0%£2,348€0
Ludlow10100.0%100.0%£545€0
Sandown10000.0%0.0%£0€0
Stratford10000.0%0.0%£0€0
Warwick10000.0%0.0%£0€0
Wolverhampton10000.0%0.0%£0€0
Cheltenham
Runs
2
Wins
0
2nd
1
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
50.0%
Prize GB (£)
£605
Prize IRE (€)
€0
Hereford
Course
Hereford
Runs
1
Wins
1
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
100.0%
Place %
100.0%
Prize GB (£)
£2,348
Prize IRE (€)
€0
Ludlow
Course
Ludlow
Runs
1
Wins
0
2nd
1
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
100.0%
Prize GB (£)
£545
Prize IRE (€)
€0
Sandown
Course
Sandown
Runs
1
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€0
Stratford
Course
Stratford
Runs
1
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€0
Warwick
Course
Warwick
Runs
1
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€0
Wolverhampton
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 (€)
Non-handicap (unclassified)812012.5%37.5%£3,498€0
Non-handicap (unclassified)
Class
Non-handicap (unclassified)
Runs
8
Wins
1
2nd
2
3rd
0
Win %
12.5%
Place %
37.5%
Prize GB (£)
£3,498
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 (€)
9 to 12 runners40200.0%50.0%£1,150€0
6 to 8 runners10000.0%0.0%£0€0
13 to 16 runners310033.3%33.3%£2,348€0
9 to 12 runners
Runners
9 to 12 runners
Runs
4
Wins
0
2nd
2
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
50.0%
Prize GB (£)
£1,150
Prize IRE (€)
€0
6 to 8 runners
Runners
6 to 8 runners
Runs
1
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
3
Wins
1
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
33.3%
Place %
33.3%
Prize GB (£)
£2,348
Prize IRE (€)
€0

By month

MonthRunsWins2nd3rdWin %Place %Prize GB (£)Prize IRE (€)
February30100.0%33.3%£545€0
March10000.0%0.0%£0€0
April210050.0%50.0%£2,348€0
May20100.0%50.0%£605€0
February
Month
February
Runs
3
Wins
0
2nd
1
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
33.3%
Prize GB (£)
£545
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
2
Wins
1
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
50.0%
Place %
50.0%
Prize GB (£)
£2,348
Prize IRE (€)
€0
May
Month
May
Runs
2
Wins
0
2nd
1
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
50.0%
Prize GB (£)
£605
Prize IRE (€)
€0

By jockey

JockeyRunsWins2nd3rdWin %Place %Prize GB (£)Prize IRE (€)
Mr N Ridout611016.7%33.3%£2,893€0
Mr J Trice-Rolph20100.0%50.0%£605€0
Mr N Ridout
Runs
6
Wins
1
2nd
1
3rd
0
Win %
16.7%
Place %
33.3%
Prize GB (£)
£2,893
Prize IRE (€)
€0
Mr J Trice-Rolph
Runs
2
Wins
0
2nd
1
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
50.0%
Prize GB (£)
£605
Prize IRE (€)
€0

By trainer

TrainerRunsWins2nd3rdWin %Place %Prize GB (£)Prize IRE (€)
David Kench812012.5%37.5%£3,498€0
David Kench
Runs
8
Wins
1
2nd
2
3rd
0
Win %
12.5%
Place %
37.5%
Prize GB (£)
£3,498
Prize IRE (€)
€0

By headgear

HeadgearRunsWins2nd3rdWin %Place %Prize GB (£)Prize IRE (€)
No headgear812012.5%37.5%£3,498€0
No headgear
Headgear
No headgear
Runs
8
Wins
1
2nd
2
3rd
0
Win %
12.5%
Place %
37.5%
Prize GB (£)
£3,498
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
8 to 14 days411025.0%50.0%£2,893€0
15 to 30 days10000.0%0.0%£0€0
61 to 120 days10100.0%100.0%£605€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
8 to 14 days
Days since last run
8 to 14 days
Runs
4
Wins
1
2nd
1
3rd
0
Win %
25.0%
Place %
50.0%
Prize GB (£)
£2,893
Prize IRE (€)
€0
15 to 30 days
Days since last run
15 to 30 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
1
Wins
0
2nd
1
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
100.0%
Prize GB (£)
£605
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.

Pedigree

Pedigree

Sire branchPony Express (GB)

Parent · 1

  1. SirePony Express (GB)

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 branchLa Merlette (GB)

Parent · 1

  1. DamLa Merlette (GB)

Grandparents · 2

  1. Dam's sireBalidar (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
Pony Express (GB)
La Merlette (GB)
Not traced
Not traced
Balidar (GB)
Not traced
Not traced
Not traced
Not traced
Not traced
Not traced
Not traced
Not traced
Not traced

Breeding card

HorseLate Delivery (GB)
Sexgelding
Foaled1982
SirePony Express (GB)
DamLa Merlette (GB)
DamsireBalidar (GB)
Dam's produce1 winners from 1 runners

Female line

  1. La Merlette (GB) · 1 winners from 1 runners

Sire, dam and damsire

SireDamDamsireSexSire's avg winning distanceDamsire's avg winning distance
Pony Express (GB)La Merlette (GB)Balidar (GB)geldingNH 2m5fFlat 7.4f · NH 2m1½f
Pony Express (GB)
Sex
gelding
Sire's avg winning distance
NH 2m5f
Damsire's avg winning distance
Flat 7.4f · NH 2m1½f

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

ConditionRunsWinsPlacedWin %Place %This horse runsThis horse wins
All National Hunt runs18318519.8%27.9%81
At 2m2f to 2m5f71133318.3%46.5%41
On Good to soft or yielding going314812.9%25.8%31
At 2m2f to 2m5f on Good to soft or yielding going132515.4%38.5%11
All National Hunt runs
Condition
All National Hunt runs
Runs
183
Wins
18
Placed
51
Win %
9.8%
Place %
27.9%
This horse runs
8
This horse wins
1
At 2m2f to 2m5f
Condition
At 2m2f to 2m5f
Runs
71
Wins
13
Placed
33
Win %
18.3%
Place %
46.5%
This horse runs
4
This horse wins
1
On Good to soft or yielding going
Condition
On Good to soft or yielding going
Runs
31
Wins
4
Placed
8
Win %
12.9%
Place %
25.8%
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
13
Wins
2
Placed
5
Win %
15.4%
Place %
38.5%
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.

Pony Express (GB) × Balidar mares (the cross)

CodeRunnersWinnersWinners %Black-type winnersRunsWins2nd/3rdWin %Prize GB (£)Prize IRE (€)
National Hunt11100.0%081212.5%£3,498€0
National Hunt
Code
National Hunt
Runners
1
Winners
1
Winners %
100.0%
Black-type winners
0
Runs
8
Wins
1
2nd/3rd
2
Win %
12.5%
Prize GB (£)
£3,498
Prize IRE (€)
€0

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

Best of the cross

HorseRunsWinsBlack-type winsPrize GB (£)Prize IRE (€)
Late Delivery (GB)810£3,498€0
Late Delivery (GB)
Runs
8
Wins
1
Black-type wins
0
Prize GB (£)
£3,498
Prize IRE (€)
€0

Top 12 by best win level, then wins.

Family

Dam summary

La Merlette (GB)

G1 winners
0
Produce
1 winners from 1 runners

Full siblings

Late Delivery is the only foal out of La Merlette (GB) to have raced in Britain or Ireland.

Half siblings

Late Delivery is the only foal out of La Merlette (GB) to have raced in Britain or Ireland.

Female line

  1. 1La Merlette (GB)

Notable relatives

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

In brief

When was Late Delivery foaled?

Late Delivery (GB) was foaled in 1982.

Who are the sire and dam of Late Delivery?

Late Delivery (GB) is by Pony Express (GB) out of La Merlette (GB), a daughter of Balidar (GB).

Who trained Late Delivery?

Late Delivery (GB) was trained by David Kench and owned by David Kench at the time of the last run in Britain or Ireland.

What is Late Delivery's race record?

In Britain and Ireland, Late Delivery (GB) won 1 of 8 races (13%).

What is Late Delivery's biggest win?

Late Delivery (GB)'s only win in Britain or Ireland came in the Bass Special Novices' Hunters Chase at Hereford on 6 April 1991.

Has Late Delivery ever been beaten?

Late Delivery (GB) was beaten 7 times in 8 runs in Britain and Ireland, the first time on 19 February 1990 at Wolverhampton (fell, 10 ran).

Is Late Delivery still racing?

Late Delivery (GB) last ran in Britain or Ireland on 1 May 1991 at Cheltenham in the United Hunts' Challenge Cup Hunter Chase (result: pulled up, 8 ran), and has not run there since.

What is Late Delivery's record at Cheltenham?

Late Delivery (GB) ran most often at Cheltenham, with no wins from 2 runs there.

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