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Horse profile
Lightning Affair
- TrainerMark Johnston
- OwnerC M B J R F Batterham II
- Sex
- colt
- Foaled
- 2003
- Record (GB & IRE)
- 1 win from 3 runs (33%)
- Prize money (GB & IRE)
- £7,028 GB
- Last run (GB & IRE)
- 29 Aug 2005, Newcastle (1/8)
Form
Race record
| Date | Course | Pos | SP | Btn | Jockey | Trainer | Race | Class | Type | Dist | Going | Wgt | Winner / 2nd | Winner prize | Days | Future form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Aug 05 | Newcastle | 1/8 | EvensF | won shd | Kevin Darley | Mark Johnston | EBF Saltwell Signs Maiden Stakes | Class 5 | Flat Turf | 7f | Good to Firm | 9-0 | Military Cross (GB) | £3,936 | 19 | 1/7 |
| 10 Aug 05 | Beverley | 2/6 | 10/11F | 1¾ | Kevin Darley | Mark Johnston | European Breeders Fund Journal Maiden Stakes | Class 4 | Flat Turf | 7½f | Good | 9-0 | The Visualiser (USA) | £6,487 | 8 | 0/5 |
| 2 Aug 05 | Catterick | 2/13 | 10/1 | nk | Joe Fanning | Mark Johnston | Eat Sleep At The Nag's Head Pickhill Maiden Stakes | Class 5 | Flat Turf | 7f | Good to Firm | 9-0 | High Command (GB) | £3,562 | - | 2/12 |
EBF Saltwell Signs Maiden Stakes
Class 57fGood to Firm
All fields
- Date
- 29 Aug 05
- Course
- Newcastle
- Pos
- 1/8
- SP
- EvensF
- Btn
- won shd
- Jockey
- Kevin Darley
- Trainer
- Mark Johnston
- Race
- EBF Saltwell Signs Maiden Stakes
- Class
- Class 5
- Type
- Flat Turf
- Dist
- 7f
- Going
- Good to Firm
- Wgt
- 9-0
- Winner / 2nd
- Military Cross (GB)
- Winner prize
- £3,936
- Days
- 19
- Future form
- 1/7
European Breeders Fund Journal Maiden Stakes
Class 47½fGood
All fields
- Date
- 10 Aug 05
- Course
- Beverley
- Pos
- 2/6
- SP
- 10/11F
- Btn
- 1¾
- Jockey
- Kevin Darley
- Trainer
- Mark Johnston
- Race
- European Breeders Fund Journal Maiden Stakes
- Class
- Class 4
- Type
- Flat Turf
- Dist
- 7½f
- Going
- Good
- Wgt
- 9-0
- Winner / 2nd
- The Visualiser (USA)
- Winner prize
- £6,487
- Days
- 8
- Future form
- 0/5
Eat Sleep At The Nag's Head Pickhill Maiden Stakes
Class 57fGood to Firm
All fields
- Date
- 2 Aug 05
- Course
- Catterick
- Pos
- 2/13
- SP
- 10/1
- Btn
- nk
- Jockey
- Joe Fanning
- Trainer
- Mark Johnston
- Race
- Eat Sleep At The Nag's Head Pickhill Maiden Stakes
- Class
- Class 5
- Type
- Flat Turf
- Dist
- 7f
- Going
- Good to Firm
- Wgt
- 9-0
- Winner / 2nd
- High Command (GB)
- Winner prize
- £3,562
- Days
- -
- Future form
- 2/12
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Aug 05 | Newcastle | EBF Saltwell Signs Maiden Stakes | 1/8 | Military Cross (GB) | 2 | 17 Sep 05 | Warwick | Dodie Receives Her Government Inheritance Maiden Stakes (Div I) (Colts & Geld… |
| 2 Aug 05 | Catterick | Eat Sleep At The Nag's Head Pickhill Maiden Stakes | 2/13 | High Command (GB) | 1 | 6 Apr 06 | Leicester | ladbrokes.com Kibworth Handicap |
| 2 Aug 05 | Catterick | Eat Sleep At The Nag's Head Pickhill Maiden Stakes | 2/13 | Mystified (IRE) | 5 | 25 Aug 05 | Musselburgh | Quick Address Selling Stakes |
- 1/829 Aug 05 · Newcastle
EBF Saltwell Signs Maiden Stakes
All fields
- Date
- 29 Aug 05
- Course
- Newcastle
- Race
- EBF Saltwell Signs Maiden Stakes
- This horse
- 1/8
- Winner next time
- Military Cross (GB)
- Their pos
- 2
- Won on
- 17 Sep 05
- At
- Warwick
- Race won
- Dodie Receives Her Government Inheritance Maiden Stakes (Div I) (Colts & Geld…
- 2/132 Aug 05 · Catterick
Eat Sleep At The Nag's Head Pickhill Maiden Stakes
All fields
- Date
- 2 Aug 05
- Course
- Catterick
- Race
- Eat Sleep At The Nag's Head Pickhill Maiden Stakes
- This horse
- 2/13
- Winner next time
- High Command (GB)
- Their pos
- 1
- Won on
- 6 Apr 06
- Race won
- ladbrokes.com Kibworth Handicap
- 2/132 Aug 05 · Catterick
Eat Sleep At The Nag's Head Pickhill Maiden Stakes
All fields
- Date
- 2 Aug 05
- Course
- Catterick
- Race
- Eat Sleep At The Nag's Head Pickhill Maiden Stakes
- This horse
- 2/13
- Winner next time
- Mystified (IRE)
- Their pos
- 5
- Won on
- 25 Aug 05
- Race won
- Quick Address Selling Stakes
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 | First run | Last run | First run for yard | Runs | Wins | 2nd | 3rd | Win % | Place % | Prize GB (£) | Prize IRE (€) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mark Johnston | 2 Aug 05 | 29 Aug 05 | 2/13 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | £7,028 | €0 |
Mark Johnston
- Trainer
- Mark Johnston
- First run
- 2 Aug 05
- Last run
- 29 Aug 05
- First run for yard
- 2/13
- Runs
- 3
- Wins
- 1
- 2nd
- 2
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £7,028
- Prize IRE (€)
- €0
Trained by one trainer throughout its British and Irish career.
Stats
Career summary by code (GB & IRE)
| Code | Runs | Wins | 2nd | 3rd | Win % | Place % | Prize GB (£) | Prize IRE (€) | First run | Last run |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flat | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | £7,028 | €0 | 2 Aug 05 | 29 Aug 05 |
Flat
- Code
- Flat
- Runs
- 3
- Wins
- 1
- 2nd
- 2
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £7,028
- Prize IRE (€)
- €0
- First run
- 2 Aug 05
- Last run
- 29 Aug 05
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 (€) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flat Turf | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | £7,028 | €0 |
Flat Turf
- Race type
- Flat Turf
- Runs
- 3
- Wins
- 1
- 2nd
- 2
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £7,028
- Prize IRE (€)
- €0
By going
| Going | Runs | Wins | 2nd | 3rd | Win % | Place % | Prize GB (£) | Prize IRE (€) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Good to Firm | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | £5,032 | €0 | ||
| Good | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | £1,996 | €0 |
Good to Firm
- Going
- Good to Firm
- Runs
- 2
- Wins
- 1
- 2nd
- 1
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £5,032
- Prize IRE (€)
- €0
Good
- Going
- Good
- Runs
- 1
- Wins
- 0
- 2nd
- 1
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £1,996
- Prize IRE (€)
- €0
By distance
| Distance | Runs | Wins | 2nd | 3rd | Win % | Place % | Prize GB (£) | Prize IRE (€) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7f to 1m | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | £7,028 | €0 |
7f to 1m
- Distance
- 7f to 1m
- Runs
- 3
- Wins
- 1
- 2nd
- 2
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £7,028
- 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
By class
| Class | Runs | Wins | 2nd | 3rd | Win % | Place % | Prize GB (£) | Prize IRE (€) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Class 4 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | £1,996 | €0 | ||
| Class 5 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | £5,032 | €0 |
Class 4
- Class
- Class 4
- Runs
- 1
- Wins
- 0
- 2nd
- 1
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £1,996
- Prize IRE (€)
- €0
Class 5
- Class
- Class 5
- Runs
- 2
- Wins
- 1
- 2nd
- 1
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £5,032
- 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
| Runners | Runs | Wins | 2nd | 3rd | Win % | Place % | Prize GB (£) | Prize IRE (€) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 to 8 runners | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | £5,932 | €0 | ||
| 13 to 16 runners | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | £1,096 | €0 |
6 to 8 runners
- Runners
- 6 to 8 runners
- Runs
- 2
- Wins
- 1
- 2nd
- 1
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £5,932
- Prize IRE (€)
- €0
13 to 16 runners
- Runners
- 13 to 16 runners
- Runs
- 1
- Wins
- 0
- 2nd
- 1
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £1,096
- Prize IRE (€)
- €0
By month
| Month | Runs | Wins | 2nd | 3rd | Win % | Place % | Prize GB (£) | Prize IRE (€) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| August | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | £7,028 | €0 |
August
- Month
- August
- Runs
- 3
- Wins
- 1
- 2nd
- 2
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £7,028
- Prize IRE (€)
- €0
By jockey
| Jockey | Runs | Wins | 2nd | 3rd | Win % | Place % | Prize GB (£) | Prize IRE (€) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Darley | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | £5,932 | €0 | ||
| Joe Fanning | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | £1,096 | €0 |
Kevin Darley
- Jockey
- Kevin Darley
- Runs
- 2
- Wins
- 1
- 2nd
- 1
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £5,932
- Prize IRE (€)
- €0
Joe Fanning
- Jockey
- Joe Fanning
- Runs
- 1
- Wins
- 0
- 2nd
- 1
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £1,096
- Prize IRE (€)
- €0
By trainer
| Trainer | Runs | Wins | 2nd | 3rd | Win % | Place % | Prize GB (£) | Prize IRE (€) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mark Johnston | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | £7,028 | €0 |
Mark Johnston
- Trainer
- Mark Johnston
- Runs
- 3
- Wins
- 1
- 2nd
- 2
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £7,028
- Prize IRE (€)
- €0
By headgear
| Headgear | Runs | Wins | 2nd | 3rd | Win % | Place % | Prize GB (£) | Prize IRE (€) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No headgear | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | £7,028 | €0 |
No headgear
- Headgear
- No headgear
- Runs
- 3
- Wins
- 1
- 2nd
- 2
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £7,028
- 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 | 1 | 0 | £1,096 | €0 | ||
| 8 to 14 days | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | £1,996 | €0 | ||
| 15 to 30 days | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | £3,936 | €0 |
Debut / no previous run
- Days since last run
- Debut / no previous run
- Runs
- 1
- Wins
- 0
- 2nd
- 1
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £1,096
- Prize IRE (€)
- €0
8 to 14 days
- Days since last run
- 8 to 14 days
- Runs
- 1
- Wins
- 0
- 2nd
- 1
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £1,996
- Prize IRE (€)
- €0
15 to 30 days
- Days since last run
- 15 to 30 days
- Runs
- 1
- Wins
- 1
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £3,936
- Prize IRE (€)
- €0
Counted from the previous run in Britain or Ireland; runs abroad are not seen.
Pedigree
Pedigree
Sire branchThunder Gulch (USA)
Parent · 1
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 branchLady Affirmed (USA)
Parent · 1
Grandparents · 2
- Dam's sireAffirmed (USA)
- 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
Breeding card
Female line
- Lady Affirmed (USA) · 2 winners from 2 runners
Sire, dam and damsire
| Sire | Dam | Damsire | Sex | Sire's avg winning distance | Damsire's avg winning distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thunder Gulch (USA) | Lady Affirmed (USA) | Affirmed (USA) | colt | Flat 8.5f · NH 2m3½f | Flat 9.4f · NH 2m2½f |
Thunder Gulch (USA)
- Damsire
- Affirmed (USA)
- Sex
- colt
- Sire's avg winning distance
- Flat 8.5f · NH 2m3½f
- Damsire's avg winning distance
- Flat 9.4f · NH 2m2½f
Progeny of Thunder Gulch (USA) in this horse's best conditions
| Condition | Runs | Wins | Placed | Win % | Place % | This horse runs | This horse wins |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Flat runs | 617 | 50 | 151 | 3 | 1 | ||
| At 7f to 1m | 211 | 15 | 56 | 3 | 1 | ||
| On Good to firm or firmer going | 176 | 18 | 39 | 2 | 1 | ||
| At 7f to 1m on Good to firm or firmer going | 61 | 6 | 17 | 2 | 1 |
All Flat runs
- Condition
- All Flat runs
- Runs
- 617
- Wins
- 50
- Placed
- 151
- Win %
- Place %
- This horse runs
- 3
- This horse wins
- 1
At 7f to 1m
- Condition
- At 7f to 1m
- Runs
- 211
- Wins
- 15
- Placed
- 56
- Win %
- Place %
- This horse runs
- 3
- This horse wins
- 1
On Good to firm or firmer going
- Condition
- On Good to firm or firmer going
- Runs
- 176
- Wins
- 18
- Placed
- 39
- Win %
- Place %
- This horse runs
- 2
- This horse wins
- 1
At 7f to 1m on Good to firm or firmer going
- Condition
- At 7f to 1m on Good to firm or firmer going
- Runs
- 61
- Wins
- 6
- Placed
- 17
- Win %
- Place %
- This horse runs
- 2
- 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.
Thunder Gulch (USA) × Affirmed mares (the cross)
| Code | Runners | Winners | Winners % | Black-type winners | Runs | Wins | 2nd/3rd | Win % | Prize GB (£) | Prize IRE (€) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flat | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 2 | £7,028 | €0 |
Flat
- Code
- Flat
- Runners
- 1
- Winners
- 1
- Winners %
- Black-type winners
- 0
- Runs
- 3
- Wins
- 1
- 2nd/3rd
- 2
- Win %
- Prize GB (£)
- £7,028
- Prize IRE (€)
- €0
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 (€) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lightning Affair (USA) | 3 | 1 | 0 | £7,028 | €0 |
Lightning Affair (USA)
- Runs
- 3
- Wins
- 1
- Black-type wins
- 0
- Prize GB (£)
- £7,028
- Prize IRE (€)
- €0
Top 12 by best win level, then wins.
Family
Dam summary
- G1 winners
- 0
- Produce
- 2 winners from 2 runners
Full siblings
No other foal by Thunder Gulch (USA) out of Lady Affirmed (USA) has raced in Britain or Ireland.
Half siblings
By Afternoon Deelites (USA)
- Takes Tutu (USA)10W · 101R
Female line
- 1Lady Affirmed (USA)
Notable relatives
No black-type winners in this female family in GB or IRE since 1990.
In brief
When was Lightning Affair foaled?
Lightning Affair (USA) was foaled in 2003.
Who are the sire and dam of Lightning Affair?
Lightning Affair (USA) is by Thunder Gulch (USA) out of Lady Affirmed (USA), a daughter of Affirmed (USA).
Who trained Lightning Affair?
Lightning Affair (USA) was trained by Mark Johnston and owned by C M B J R F Batterham II at the time of the last run in Britain or Ireland.
What is Lightning Affair's race record?
In Britain and Ireland, Lightning Affair (USA) won 1 of 3 races (33%).
What is Lightning Affair's biggest win?
Lightning Affair (USA)'s only win in Britain or Ireland came in the EBF Saltwell Signs Maiden Stakes at Newcastle on 29 August 2005.
Has Lightning Affair ever been beaten?
Lightning Affair (USA) was beaten twice in 3 runs in Britain and Ireland, the first time on 2 August 2005 at Catterick (2nd of 13).
Is Lightning Affair still racing?
Lightning Affair (USA) last ran in Britain or Ireland on 29 August 2005 at Newcastle in the EBF Saltwell Signs Maiden Stakes, finishing 1st of 8, and has not run there since.
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