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Horse profile
Light Argument
- TrainerMichael Hourigan
- OwnerS P Moran
- FamilyFair Argument
- Sex
- mare
- Foaled
- 1989
- Record (GB & IRE)
- 3 wins from 9 runs (33%)
- Prize money (GB & IRE)
- £0
- Last run (GB & IRE)
- 1 Apr 1997, Fairyhouse (IRE) (PU/9)
- Last win (GB & IRE)
- 29 May 1995, Kilbeggan (IRE)
Recent form
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Form
Race record
| Date | Course | Pos | SP | Btn | Jockey | Trainer | Race | Class | Type | Dist | Going | Wgt | Headgear | Winner / 2nd | Days | Future form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Apr 97 | Fairyhouse (IRE) | PU/9 | 7/1 | - | Mr J T McNamara | Michael Hourigan | Ladbroke-Tote Arena J.R.O'Reilly Mem.Cup | Non-handicap (unclassified) | Chase | 3m1f | Good to Firm | 11-11 | - | Stay In Touch I (IRE) | 662 | 0/8 |
| 9 Jun 95 | Dundalk (IRE) | 7/13 | 8/1 | 22 | M P Hourigan | Michael Hourigan | Fane Hurdle | Non-handicap (unclassified) | Hurdle | 2m½f | Firm | 11-3 | - | Cullenstown Lady (IRE) | 11 | 2/10 |
| 29 May 95 | Kilbeggan (IRE) | 1/16 | 7/4F | dht | Timmy Murphy | Michael Hourigan | Tullaghansleek Stud Hunters Chase | Non-handicap (unclassified) | Chase | 3m1f | Good | 11-6 | - | Fays Folly (IRE) | 19 | 0/12 |
| 10 May 95 | Killarney (IRE) | 1/8 | 9/2 | won 13 | Timmy Murphy | Michael Hourigan | Laurels Hunters Chase | Non-handicap (unclassified) | Chase | 3m | Good | 11-4 | - | Bucksfern (GB) | 7 | 0/7 |
| 3 May 95 | Tramore (IRE) | 1/14 | 5/1 | won 2½ | Timmy Murphy | Michael Hourigan | Tramore Hunters Chase | Non-handicap (unclassified) | Chase | 2m6f | Good | 11-4 | - | Sandy Shack (IRE) | 296 | 0/10 |
| 11 Jul 94 | Killarney (IRE) | PU/15 | 20/1 | - | T Grantham | Thomas S Costello | E.S.B. Mares Novice Chase | Non-handicap (unclassified) | Chase | 2m6f | Yielding | 10-13 | b | Mrs Pegasus (GB) | 14 | 1/11 |
| 27 Jun 94 | Limerick (IRE) | 11/19 | 20/1 | 3¼ | T Grantham | Thomas S Costello | Kevin McManus Bookmaker Maiden Hurdle | Non-handicap (unclassified) | Hurdle | 2m2f | Good to Firm | 10-7 | b | The Bridge Tavern (IRE) | 25 | 0/12 |
| 2 Jun 94 | Ballinrobe (IRE) | 7/10 | 13/2 | 23 | Conor O'Dwyer | Thomas S Costello | Harp Lager Novice Chase | Non-handicap (unclassified) | Chase | 2m4f | Good | 10-8 | b | Ballyfin Boy (GB) | 22 | 0/8 |
| 11 May 94 | Killarney (IRE) | PU/14 | 16/1 | - | Mr M Phillips | Thomas S Costello | Laurels Hunter Chase | Non-handicap (unclassified) | Chase | 3m | Heavy | 10-6 | b | Native Venture (IRE) | - | 1/12 |
Ladbroke-Tote Arena J.R.O'Reilly Mem.Cup
Non-handicap (unclassified)3m1fGood to Firm
All fields
- Date
- 1 Apr 97
- Course
- Fairyhouse (IRE)
- Pos
- PU/9
- SP
- 7/1
- Btn
- -
- Jockey
- Mr J T McNamara
- Trainer
- Michael Hourigan
- Race
- Ladbroke-Tote Arena J.R.O'Reilly Mem.Cup
- Class
- Non-handicap (unclassified)
- Type
- Chase
- Dist
- 3m1f
- Going
- Good to Firm
- Wgt
- 11-11
- Headgear
- -
- Winner / 2nd
- Stay In Touch I (IRE)
- Days
- 662
- Future form
- 0/8
Fane Hurdle
Non-handicap (unclassified)2m½fFirm
All fields
- Date
- 9 Jun 95
- Course
- Dundalk (IRE)
- Pos
- 7/13
- SP
- 8/1
- Btn
- 22
- Jockey
- M P Hourigan
- Trainer
- Michael Hourigan
- Race
- Fane Hurdle
- Class
- Non-handicap (unclassified)
- Type
- Hurdle
- Dist
- 2m½f
- Going
- Firm
- Wgt
- 11-3
- Headgear
- -
- Winner / 2nd
- Cullenstown Lady (IRE)
- Days
- 11
- Future form
- 2/10
Tullaghansleek Stud Hunters Chase
Non-handicap (unclassified)3m1fGood
All fields
- Date
- 29 May 95
- Course
- Kilbeggan (IRE)
- Pos
- 1/16
- SP
- 7/4F
- Btn
- dht
- Jockey
- Timmy Murphy
- Trainer
- Michael Hourigan
- Race
- Tullaghansleek Stud Hunters Chase
- Class
- Non-handicap (unclassified)
- Type
- Chase
- Dist
- 3m1f
- Going
- Good
- Wgt
- 11-6
- Headgear
- -
- Winner / 2nd
- Fays Folly (IRE)
- Days
- 19
- Future form
- 0/12
Laurels Hunters Chase
Non-handicap (unclassified)3mGood
All fields
- Date
- 10 May 95
- Course
- Killarney (IRE)
- Pos
- 1/8
- SP
- 9/2
- Btn
- won 13
- Jockey
- Timmy Murphy
- Trainer
- Michael Hourigan
- Race
- Laurels Hunters Chase
- Class
- Non-handicap (unclassified)
- Type
- Chase
- Dist
- 3m
- Going
- Good
- Wgt
- 11-4
- Headgear
- -
- Winner / 2nd
- Bucksfern (GB)
- Days
- 7
- Future form
- 0/7
Tramore Hunters Chase
Non-handicap (unclassified)2m6fGood
All fields
- Date
- 3 May 95
- Course
- Tramore (IRE)
- Pos
- 1/14
- SP
- 5/1
- Btn
- won 2½
- Jockey
- Timmy Murphy
- Trainer
- Michael Hourigan
- Race
- Tramore Hunters Chase
- Class
- Non-handicap (unclassified)
- Type
- Chase
- Dist
- 2m6f
- Going
- Good
- Wgt
- 11-4
- Headgear
- -
- Winner / 2nd
- Sandy Shack (IRE)
- Days
- 296
- Future form
- 0/10
E.S.B. Mares Novice Chase
Non-handicap (unclassified)2m6fYielding
All fields
- Date
- 11 Jul 94
- Course
- Killarney (IRE)
- Pos
- PU/15
- SP
- 20/1
- Btn
- -
- Jockey
- T Grantham
- Trainer
- Thomas S Costello
- Race
- E.S.B. Mares Novice Chase
- Class
- Non-handicap (unclassified)
- Type
- Chase
- Dist
- 2m6f
- Going
- Yielding
- Wgt
- 10-13
- Headgear
- b
- Winner / 2nd
- Mrs Pegasus (GB)
- Days
- 14
- Future form
- 1/11
Kevin McManus Bookmaker Maiden Hurdle
Non-handicap (unclassified)2m2fGood to Firm
All fields
- Date
- 27 Jun 94
- Course
- Limerick (IRE)
- Pos
- 11/19
- SP
- 20/1
- Btn
- 3¼
- Jockey
- T Grantham
- Trainer
- Thomas S Costello
- Race
- Kevin McManus Bookmaker Maiden Hurdle
- Class
- Non-handicap (unclassified)
- Type
- Hurdle
- Dist
- 2m2f
- Going
- Good to Firm
- Wgt
- 10-7
- Headgear
- b
- Winner / 2nd
- The Bridge Tavern (IRE)
- Days
- 25
- Future form
- 0/12
Harp Lager Novice Chase
Non-handicap (unclassified)2m4fGood
All fields
- Date
- 2 Jun 94
- Course
- Ballinrobe (IRE)
- Pos
- 7/10
- SP
- 13/2
- Btn
- 23
- Jockey
- Conor O'Dwyer
- Trainer
- Thomas S Costello
- Race
- Harp Lager Novice Chase
- Class
- Non-handicap (unclassified)
- Type
- Chase
- Dist
- 2m4f
- Going
- Good
- Wgt
- 10-8
- Headgear
- b
- Winner / 2nd
- Ballyfin Boy (GB)
- Days
- 22
- Future form
- 0/8
Laurels Hunter Chase
Non-handicap (unclassified)3mHeavy
All fields
- Date
- 11 May 94
- Course
- Killarney (IRE)
- Pos
- PU/14
- SP
- 16/1
- Btn
- -
- Jockey
- Mr M Phillips
- Trainer
- Thomas S Costello
- Race
- Laurels Hunter Chase
- Class
- Non-handicap (unclassified)
- Type
- Chase
- Dist
- 3m
- Going
- Heavy
- Wgt
- 10-6
- Headgear
- b
- Winner / 2nd
- Native Venture (IRE)
- 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
| Date | Course | Race | This horse | Winner next time | Their pos | Won on | At | Race won |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Jun 95 | Dundalk (IRE) | Fane Hurdle | 7/13 | Cullenstown Lady (IRE) | 1 | 4 Jul 95 | Bellewstown (IRE) | Michael Moore Car Sales Hurdle |
| 9 Jun 95 | Dundalk (IRE) | Fane Hurdle | 7/13 | Mobile Miss (IRE) | - | 21 Jun 95 | Wexford (RH) (IRE) | Kilmore Maiden Hurdle |
| 11 Jul 94 | Killarney (IRE) | E.S.B. Mares Novice Chase | PU/15 | Loshian (IRE) | 2 | 28 Jul 94 | Galway (IRE) | Guinness Chase |
| 11 May 94 | Killarney (IRE) | Laurels Hunter Chase | PU/14 | Handyfellow (GB) | - | 25 Apr 95 | Punchestown (IRE) | Brown Thomas Chase For The Ladies Cup (Cross-Country) |
- 7/139 Jun 95 · Dundalk (IRE)
Fane Hurdle
All fields
- Date
- 9 Jun 95
- Course
- Dundalk (IRE)
- Race
- Fane Hurdle
- This horse
- 7/13
- Winner next time
- Cullenstown Lady (IRE)
- Their pos
- 1
- Won on
- 4 Jul 95
- Race won
- Michael Moore Car Sales Hurdle
- 7/139 Jun 95 · Dundalk (IRE)
Fane Hurdle
All fields
- Date
- 9 Jun 95
- Course
- Dundalk (IRE)
- Race
- Fane Hurdle
- This horse
- 7/13
- Winner next time
- Mobile Miss (IRE)
- Their pos
- -
- Won on
- 21 Jun 95
- At
- Wexford (RH) (IRE)
- Race won
- Kilmore Maiden Hurdle
- PU/1511 Jul 94 · Killarney (IRE)
E.S.B. Mares Novice Chase
All fields
- Date
- 11 Jul 94
- Course
- Killarney (IRE)
- Race
- E.S.B. Mares Novice Chase
- This horse
- PU/15
- Winner next time
- Loshian (IRE)
- Their pos
- 2
- Won on
- 28 Jul 94
- Race won
- Guinness Chase
- PU/1411 May 94 · Killarney (IRE)
Laurels Hunter Chase
All fields
- Date
- 11 May 94
- Course
- Killarney (IRE)
- Race
- Laurels Hunter Chase
- This horse
- PU/14
- Winner next time
- Handyfellow (GB)
- Their pos
- -
- Won on
- 25 Apr 95
- Race won
- Brown Thomas Chase For The Ladies Cup (Cross-Country)
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
| Trainer | Moved from | First run | Last run | First run for yard | Runs | Wins | 2nd | 3rd | Win % | Place % | Prize GB (£) | Prize IRE (€) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Hourigan | Thomas S Costello | 3 May 95 | 1 Apr 97 | 1/14 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 0 | - | - | ||
| Thomas S Costello | - | 11 May 94 | 11 Jul 94 | PU/14 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | £0 | €0 |
Michael Hourigan
- Trainer
- Michael Hourigan
- Moved from
- Thomas S Costello
- First run
- 3 May 95
- Last run
- 1 Apr 97
- First run for yard
- 1/14
- Runs
- 5
- Wins
- 3
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
Thomas S Costello
- Trainer
- Thomas S Costello
- First run
- 11 May 94
- Last run
- 11 Jul 94
- First run for yard
- PU/14
- Runs
- 4
- Wins
- 0
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
- 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)
| Code | Runs | Wins | 2nd | 3rd | Win % | Place % | Prize GB (£) | Prize IRE (€) | First run | Last run |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| National Hunt | 9 | 3 | 0 | 0 | - | - | 11 May 94 | 1 Apr 97 |
National Hunt
- Code
- National Hunt
- Runs
- 9
- Wins
- 3
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
- First run
- 11 May 94
- Last run
- 1 Apr 97
Placed = 1st in 2-4 runners, 1st-2nd in 5-7, 1st-3rd in 8+.
By race type
| Race type | Runs | Wins | 2nd | 3rd | Win % | Place % | Prize GB (£) | Prize IRE (€) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hurdle | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | £0 | €0 | ||
| Chase | 7 | 3 | 0 | 0 | - | - |
Hurdle
- Race type
- Hurdle
- Runs
- 2
- Wins
- 0
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £0
- Prize IRE (€)
- €0
Chase
- Race type
- Chase
- Runs
- 7
- Wins
- 3
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
By going
| Going | Runs | Wins | 2nd | 3rd | Win % | Place % | Prize GB (£) | Prize IRE (€) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Firm | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | £0 | €0 | ||
| Good to Firm | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | £0 | €0 | ||
| Good | 4 | 3 | 0 | 0 | - | - | ||
| Yielding | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | £0 | €0 | ||
| Heavy | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | £0 | €0 |
Firm
- Going
- Firm
- Runs
- 1
- Wins
- 0
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £0
- Prize IRE (€)
- €0
Good to Firm
- Going
- Good to Firm
- Runs
- 2
- Wins
- 0
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £0
- Prize IRE (€)
- €0
Good
- Going
- Good
- Runs
- 4
- Wins
- 3
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
Yielding
- Going
- Yielding
- Runs
- 1
- Wins
- 0
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £0
- Prize IRE (€)
- €0
Heavy
- Going
- Heavy
- Runs
- 1
- Wins
- 0
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £0
- Prize IRE (€)
- €0
By distance
| Distance | Runs | Wins | 2nd | 3rd | Win % | Place % | Prize GB (£) | Prize IRE (€) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2m to 2m1f | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | £0 | €0 | ||
| 2m2f to 2m5f | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | £0 | €0 | ||
| 2m6f to 3m1f | 6 | 3 | 0 | 0 | - | - |
2m to 2m1f
- Distance
- 2m to 2m1f
- Runs
- 1
- Wins
- 0
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £0
- Prize IRE (€)
- €0
2m2f to 2m5f
- Distance
- 2m2f to 2m5f
- Runs
- 2
- Wins
- 0
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £0
- Prize IRE (€)
- €0
2m6f to 3m1f
- Distance
- 2m6f to 3m1f
- Runs
- 6
- Wins
- 3
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
Flat bands: 5f-6f, 7f-1m, 9f-11f, 12f-13f, 14f+. NH bands: 2m-2m1f, 2m2f-2m5f, 2m6f-3m1f, 3m2f+.
By course
| Course | Runs | Wins | 2nd | 3rd | Win % | Place % | Prize GB (£) | Prize IRE (€) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Killarney (IRE) | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | - | - | ||
| Kilbeggan (IRE) | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | - | - | ||
| Tramore (IRE) | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | - | - | ||
| Ballinrobe (IRE) | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | £0 | €0 | ||
| Dundalk (IRE) | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | £0 | €0 | ||
| Fairyhouse (IRE) | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | £0 | €0 | ||
| Limerick (IRE) | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | £0 | €0 |
Killarney (IRE)
- Course
- Killarney (IRE)
- Runs
- 3
- Wins
- 1
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
Kilbeggan (IRE)
- Course
- Kilbeggan (IRE)
- Runs
- 1
- Wins
- 1
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
Tramore (IRE)
- Course
- Tramore (IRE)
- Runs
- 1
- Wins
- 1
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
Ballinrobe (IRE)
- Course
- Ballinrobe (IRE)
- Runs
- 1
- Wins
- 0
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £0
- Prize IRE (€)
- €0
Dundalk (IRE)
- Course
- Dundalk (IRE)
- Runs
- 1
- Wins
- 0
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £0
- Prize IRE (€)
- €0
Fairyhouse (IRE)
- Course
- Fairyhouse (IRE)
- Runs
- 1
- Wins
- 0
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £0
- Prize IRE (€)
- €0
Limerick (IRE)
- Course
- Limerick (IRE)
- Runs
- 1
- Wins
- 0
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £0
- Prize IRE (€)
- €0
By class
| Class | Runs | Wins | 2nd | 3rd | Win % | Place % | Prize GB (£) | Prize IRE (€) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Non-handicap (unclassified) | 9 | 3 | 0 | 0 | - | - |
Non-handicap (unclassified)
- Class
- Non-handicap (unclassified)
- Runs
- 9
- Wins
- 3
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
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
| Runners | Runs | Wins | 2nd | 3rd | Win % | Place % | Prize GB (£) | Prize IRE (€) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 to 12 runners | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | £0 | €0 | ||
| 6 to 8 runners | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | - | - | ||
| 13 to 16 runners | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 | - | - | ||
| 17+ runners | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | £0 | €0 |
9 to 12 runners
- Runners
- 9 to 12 runners
- Runs
- 2
- Wins
- 0
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £0
- Prize IRE (€)
- €0
6 to 8 runners
- Runners
- 6 to 8 runners
- Runs
- 1
- Wins
- 1
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
13 to 16 runners
- Runners
- 13 to 16 runners
- Runs
- 5
- Wins
- 2
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
17+ runners
- Runners
- 17+ runners
- Runs
- 1
- Wins
- 0
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £0
- Prize IRE (€)
- €0
By month
| Month | Runs | Wins | 2nd | 3rd | Win % | Place % | Prize GB (£) | Prize IRE (€) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| April | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | £0 | €0 | ||
| May | 4 | 3 | 0 | 0 | - | - | ||
| June | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | £0 | €0 | ||
| July | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | £0 | €0 |
April
- Month
- April
- Runs
- 1
- Wins
- 0
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £0
- Prize IRE (€)
- €0
May
- Month
- May
- Runs
- 4
- Wins
- 3
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
June
- Month
- June
- Runs
- 3
- Wins
- 0
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £0
- Prize IRE (€)
- €0
July
- Month
- July
- Runs
- 1
- Wins
- 0
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £0
- Prize IRE (€)
- €0
By jockey
| Jockey | Runs | Wins | 2nd | 3rd | Win % | Place % | Prize GB (£) | Prize IRE (€) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Timmy Murphy | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | - | - | ||
| T Grantham | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | £0 | €0 | ||
| Conor O'Dwyer | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | £0 | €0 | ||
| M P Hourigan | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | £0 | €0 | ||
| Mr J T McNamara | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | £0 | €0 | ||
| Mr M Phillips | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | £0 | €0 |
Timmy Murphy
- Jockey
- Timmy Murphy
- Runs
- 3
- Wins
- 3
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
T Grantham
- Jockey
- T Grantham
- Runs
- 2
- Wins
- 0
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £0
- Prize IRE (€)
- €0
Conor O'Dwyer
- Jockey
- Conor O'Dwyer
- Runs
- 1
- Wins
- 0
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £0
- Prize IRE (€)
- €0
M P Hourigan
- Jockey
- M P Hourigan
- Runs
- 1
- Wins
- 0
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £0
- Prize IRE (€)
- €0
Mr J T McNamara
- Jockey
- Mr J T McNamara
- Runs
- 1
- Wins
- 0
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £0
- Prize IRE (€)
- €0
Mr M Phillips
- Jockey
- Mr M Phillips
- Runs
- 1
- Wins
- 0
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £0
- Prize IRE (€)
- €0
By trainer
| Trainer | Runs | Wins | 2nd | 3rd | Win % | Place % | Prize GB (£) | Prize IRE (€) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Hourigan | 5 | 3 | 0 | 0 | - | - | ||
| Thomas S Costello | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | £0 | €0 |
Michael Hourigan
- Trainer
- Michael Hourigan
- Runs
- 5
- Wins
- 3
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
Thomas S Costello
- Trainer
- Thomas S Costello
- Runs
- 4
- Wins
- 0
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £0
- Prize IRE (€)
- €0
By headgear
| Headgear | Runs | Wins | 2nd | 3rd | Win % | Place % | Prize GB (£) | Prize IRE (€) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No headgear | 5 | 3 | 0 | 0 | - | - | ||
| b | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | £0 | €0 |
No headgear
- Headgear
- No headgear
- Runs
- 5
- Wins
- 3
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
b
- Headgear
- b
- Runs
- 4
- Wins
- 0
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
- 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 run | Runs | Wins | 2nd | 3rd | Win % | Place % | Prize GB (£) | Prize IRE (€) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Debut / no previous run | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | £0 | €0 | ||
| 1 to 7 days | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | - | - | ||
| 8 to 14 days | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | £0 | €0 | ||
| 15 to 30 days | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | - | - | ||
| 121 to 365 days | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | - | - | ||
| Over a year | 1 | 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 %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £0
- Prize IRE (€)
- €0
1 to 7 days
- Days since last run
- 1 to 7 days
- Runs
- 1
- Wins
- 1
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
8 to 14 days
- Days since last run
- 8 to 14 days
- Runs
- 2
- Wins
- 0
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
- 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 %
- Place %
121 to 365 days
- Days since last run
- 121 to 365 days
- Runs
- 1
- Wins
- 1
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
Over a year
- Days since last run
- Over a year
- Runs
- 1
- Wins
- 0
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £0
- Prize IRE (€)
- €0
Counted from the previous run in Britain or Ireland; runs abroad are not seen.
By first-time headgear
| Headgear | Runs | Wins | 2nd | 3rd | Win % | Place % | Prize GB (£) | Prize IRE (€) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| First time in any headgear | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | £0 | €0 | ||
| First time blinkers | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | £0 | €0 | ||
| Headgear, all items worn before | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | £0 | €0 | ||
| No headgear | 5 | 3 | 0 | 0 | - | - |
First time in any headgear
- Headgear
- First time in any headgear
- Runs
- 1
- Wins
- 0
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £0
- Prize IRE (€)
- €0
First time blinkers
- Headgear
- First time blinkers
- Runs
- 1
- Wins
- 0
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £0
- Prize IRE (€)
- €0
Headgear, all items worn before
- Headgear
- Headgear, all items worn before
- Runs
- 3
- Wins
- 0
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £0
- Prize IRE (€)
- €0
No headgear
- Headgear
- No headgear
- Runs
- 5
- Wins
- 3
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
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 branchTale Quale (GB)
Parent · 1
- SireTale Quale (GB)
Grandparents · 2
- Sire's sireNot traced
- Sire's damNot traced
Great-grandparents · 4
- Sire's sire's sireNot traced
- Sire's sire's damNot traced
- Sire's dam's sireNot traced
- Sire's dam's damNot traced
Dam branchFair Argument (GB)
Parent · 1
Grandparents · 2
- Dam's sireNo Arguement (GB)
- Dam's damNot traced
Great-grandparents · 4
- Dam's sire's sireNot traced
- Dam's sire's damNot traced
- Dam's dam's sireNot traced
- Dam's dam's damNot traced
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Breeding card
HorseLight Argument (IRE)
Sexmare
Foaled1989
SireTale Quale (GB)
DamFair Argument (GB)
DamsireNo Arguement (GB)
Dam's produce4 winners from 5 runners
Notable siblingVazon Bay (GB)
Female line
- Fair Argument (GB) · 4 winners from 5 runners
Sire, dam and damsire
| Sire | Dam | Damsire | Sex | Sire's avg winning distance | Damsire's avg winning distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tale Quale (GB) | Fair Argument (GB) | No Arguement (GB) | mare | Flat 12.0f · NH 2m4½f | Flat 9.3f · NH 2m4½f |
Tale Quale (GB)
- Sire
- Tale Quale (GB)
- Damsire
- No Arguement (GB)
- Sex
- mare
- Sire's avg winning distance
- Flat 12.0f · NH 2m4½f
- Damsire's avg winning distance
- Flat 9.3f · NH 2m4½f
Progeny of Tale Quale (GB) in this horse's best conditions
| Condition | Runs | Wins | Placed | Win % | Place % | This horse runs | This horse wins |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All National Hunt runs | 421 | 45 | 115 | 9 | 3 | ||
| At 2m6f to 3m1f | 111 | 13 | 24 | 6 | 3 | ||
| On Good going | 160 | 17 | 47 | 4 | 3 | ||
| At 2m6f to 3m1f on Good going | 38 | 5 | 10 | 3 | 3 |
All National Hunt runs
- Condition
- All National Hunt runs
- Runs
- 421
- Wins
- 45
- Placed
- 115
- Win %
- Place %
- This horse runs
- 9
- This horse wins
- 3
At 2m6f to 3m1f
- Condition
- At 2m6f to 3m1f
- Runs
- 111
- Wins
- 13
- Placed
- 24
- Win %
- Place %
- This horse runs
- 6
- This horse wins
- 3
On Good going
- Condition
- On Good going
- Runs
- 160
- Wins
- 17
- Placed
- 47
- Win %
- Place %
- This horse runs
- 4
- This horse wins
- 3
At 2m6f to 3m1f on Good going
- Condition
- At 2m6f to 3m1f on Good going
- Runs
- 38
- Wins
- 5
- Placed
- 10
- Win %
- Place %
- This horse runs
- 3
- This horse wins
- 3
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.
Tale Quale (GB) × No Arguement mares (the cross)
| Code | Runners | Winners | Winners % | Black-type winners | Runs | Wins | 2nd/3rd | Win % | Prize GB (£) | Prize IRE (€) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| National Hunt | 1 | 1 | 0 | 9 | 3 | 0 | - | - |
National Hunt
- Code
- National Hunt
- Runners
- 1
- Winners
- 1
- Winners %
- Black-type winners
- 0
- Runs
- 9
- Wins
- 3
- 2nd/3rd
- 0
- Win %
Small sample (under 5 runners): read with care. Includes this horse.
Best of the cross
| Horse | Runs | Wins | Black-type wins | Prize GB (£) | Prize IRE (€) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Light Argument (IRE) | 9 | 3 | 0 | - | - |
Light Argument (IRE)
- Horse
- Light Argument (IRE)
- Runs
- 9
- Wins
- 3
- Black-type wins
- 0
Top 12 by best win level, then wins.
Family
Dam summary
- G1 winners
- 0
- Produce
- 4 winners from 5 runners
Full siblings
No other foal by Tale Quale (GB) out of Fair Argument (GB) has raced in Britain or Ireland.
Half siblings
By Miner's Lamp (GB)
- Knight Oil (GB)4W · 24R
By Deep Run (GB)
- Vazon Bay (GB)3W · 26R · 1 black-type
By Lord Americo (IRE)
- Konvekta Queen (IRE)2W · 8R
- Riposte (IRE)0W · 9R
Female line
- 1Fair Argument (GB)
Notable relatives
Half-brother
- Vazon Bay (GB)3W · 26R · 1 black-type
In brief
When was Light Argument foaled?
Light Argument (IRE) was foaled in 1989.
Who are the sire and dam of Light Argument?
Light Argument (IRE) is by Tale Quale (GB) out of Fair Argument (GB), a daughter of No Arguement (GB).
Who trained Light Argument?
Light Argument (IRE) was trained by Michael Hourigan and owned by S P Moran at the time of the last run in Britain or Ireland, having also run for Thomas S Costello.
What is Light Argument's race record?
In Britain and Ireland, Light Argument (IRE) won 3 of 9 races (33%).
Has Light Argument ever been beaten?
Light Argument (IRE) was beaten 6 times in 9 runs in Britain and Ireland, the first time on 11 May 1994 at Killarney (IRE) (pulled up, 14 ran).
Is Light Argument still racing?
Light Argument (IRE) last ran in Britain or Ireland on 1 April 1997 at Fairyhouse (IRE) in the Ladbroke-Tote Arena J.R.O'Reilly Mem.Cup (result: pulled up, 9 ran), and has not run there since.
Is Light Argument related to any top horses?
Light Argument (IRE)'s black-type relatives in Britain and Ireland include Vazon Bay (GB) (half-brother, Listed winner), from the Fair Argument (GB) family.
What is Light Argument's record at Killarney (IRE)?
Light Argument (IRE) ran most often at Killarney (IRE), with 1 win from 3 runs there.
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