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Mel In Blue (FR) silks

Horse profile

Mel In Blue

Pistolet Bleu (IRE) × Calligraphie (FR) (R B Chesne (GB))
Sex
gelding
Foaled
1998
Highest OR
120
Record (GB & IRE)
5 wins from 18 runs (28%)
Prize money (GB & IRE)
£23,321 GB
Last official rating
103 (Jumps)
Last run (GB & IRE)
2 Apr 2009, Aintree (F/29)
Last win (GB & IRE)
22 Apr 2007, Stratford
Recent form
152751145316514PUPUF

Form

Race record

DateCoursePosSPBtnJockeyTrainerRaceClassTypeDistGoingWgtORWinner / 2ndWinner prizeDaysFuture form
2 Apr 09AintreeF/29200/1-Mr N SuttonMrs Kim SmylyJohn Smith's Fox Hunters' ChaseClass 2Chase2m5fGood12-0103Trust Fund (IRE)£24,0083473/23
20 Apr 08StratfordPU/915/8-Mr Sam Waley-CohenRobert Waley-CohenJohn And Nigel Thorne Memorial Cup Hunters' ChaseClass 5Chase2m6½fSoft11-12110You Do The Math (IRE)£2,498370/5
14 Mar 08CheltenhamPU/2350/1-Mr Sam Waley-CohenRobert Waley-CohenChristie's Foxhunter Chase Challenge CupClass 2Chase3m2½fGood to Soft12-0118Amicelli (GER)£24,008274/21
16 Feb 08Haydock4/69/224¼Mr Sam Waley-CohenRobert Waley-CohenSporting Index Walrus Hunters' ChaseClass 3Chase2m7fGood to Soft11-13118Christy Beamish (IRE)£7,8083001/5
22 Apr 07Stratford1/1413/8Fwon 10Mr Sam Waley-CohenRobert Waley-CohenBarbara Barker Hunters' Chase (For the John And Nigel Thorne Memorial Cup)Class 5Chase2m6½fGood11-7118Saint Romble (FR)£2,498420/10
11 Mar 07Warwick5/125/118Mr Sam Waley-CohenRobert Waley-CohenNo Smoking Day Handicap HurdleClass 4Hurdle2m5fSoft11-5110Scarlet Mix (FR)£3,253240/11
15 Feb 07Kelso6/126/127¾Mr Sam Waley-CohenRobert Waley-CohenPersimmon Homes Handicap Chase (Amateur Riders)Class 3Chase2m6½fSoft10-13120Whereareyounow (IRE)£8,7444380/10
4 Dec 05Kelso1/85/1won 2½Mr Sam Waley-CohenRobert Waley-CohenParis Pike Novices' Chase Class CClass 3Chase2m6½fSoft10-7-South Bronx (IRE)£7,508330/7
1 Nov 05Worcester3/149/210Mr Sam Waley-CohenRobert Waley-CohenFred Rimell Memorial Beginners' Chase Class DClass 3Chase2m7½fGood10-7-Idle Talk (IRE)£5,608244/10
8 Oct 05Chepstow5/186/17¼Mr Sam Waley-CohenRobert Waley-Cohenbetfairgames.com Handicap Hurdle Class DClass 3Hurdle2m3½fGood10-13114Mouseski (GB)£6,2521882/15
3 Apr 05Market Rasen4/144/1J3¼Mr Sam Waley-CohenRobert Waley-CohenHorserace Betting Levy Board Handicap Hurdle Class DClass 3Hurdle2m6fGood11-3113Hopbine (GB)£5,018213/12
13 Mar 05Warwick1/1013/8Fwon 3½Mr Sam Waley-CohenRobert Waley-CohenNo Smoking Day Handicap Hurdle Class EClass 4Hurdle2m5fGood to Soft11-5106Gamma-Delta (IRE)£3,54291/7
4 Mar 05Newbury1/97/2Fwon 3John PritchardRobert Waley-CohenSecuron Jubilee "Hands And Heels" Conditional Jockeys' Novices' Handicap Hurd…Class 4Hurdle2m3fGood to Soft11-4100Alagon (IRE)£3,794462/8
17 Jan 05Doncaster5/1516/120¼Christian WilliamsRobert Waley-CohenCivil Marriage Ceremony Venue Novices' Hurdle Class EClass 4Hurdle2m3½fGood11-5-Reveillez (GB)£3,757402/14
8 Dec 04Newbury7/1816/115Christian WilliamsRobert Waley-CohenEuropean Breeders Fund "National Hunt" Novices' Hurdle Class DClass 3Hurdle2m3fGood11-0-Regents Walk (IRE)£5,642190/17
19 Nov 04Windsor2/911/4F9Mr Sam Waley-CohenRobert Waley-CohenAnaglypta Novices' Hurdle Class EClass 4Hurdle2m4fGood to Soft10-5-Maximinus (GB)£3,650230/8
27 Oct 04Cheltenham5/2025/122¼Mr Sam Waley-CohenRobert Waley-CohenWeatherbys Bank Standard Open National Hunt Flat Race Class HClass 6NH Flat2m½fGood11-0-The Mick Weston (GB)£3,8359700/18
2 Mar 02Newbury1/239/1won nkMick FitzgeraldNicky HendersonSix TV The Oxford Channel Standard Open National Hunt Flat Race Class HClass 6NH Flat2m½fGood to Soft10-8-Kyper Disco (FR)£2,772-1/21
  • F/292 Apr 09 · Aintree200/1

    John Smith's Fox Hunters' Chase

    Class 22m5fGood

    All fields
    Date
    2 Apr 09
    Course
    Aintree
    Pos
    F/29
    SP
    200/1
    Btn
    -
    Race
    John Smith's Fox Hunters' Chase
    Class
    Class 2
    Type
    Chase
    Dist
    2m5f
    Going
    Good
    Wgt
    12-0
    OR
    103
    Winner / 2nd
    Trust Fund (IRE)
    Winner prize
    £24,008
    Days
    347
    Future form
    3/23
  • PU/920 Apr 08 · Stratford15/8

    John And Nigel Thorne Memorial Cup Hunters' Chase

    Class 52m6½fSoft

    All fields
    Date
    20 Apr 08
    Course
    Stratford
    Pos
    PU/9
    SP
    15/8
    Btn
    -
    Race
    John And Nigel Thorne Memorial Cup Hunters' Chase
    Class
    Class 5
    Type
    Chase
    Dist
    2m6½f
    Going
    Soft
    Wgt
    11-12
    OR
    110
    Winner prize
    £2,498
    Days
    37
    Future form
    0/5
  • PU/2314 Mar 08 · Cheltenham50/1

    Christie's Foxhunter Chase Challenge Cup

    Class 23m2½fGood to Soft

    All fields
    Date
    14 Mar 08
    Pos
    PU/23
    SP
    50/1
    Btn
    -
    Race
    Christie's Foxhunter Chase Challenge Cup
    Class
    Class 2
    Type
    Chase
    Dist
    3m2½f
    Going
    Good to Soft
    Wgt
    12-0
    OR
    118
    Winner / 2nd
    Amicelli (GER)
    Winner prize
    £24,008
    Days
    27
    Future form
    4/21
  • 4/616 Feb 08 · Haydock9/2

    Sporting Index Walrus Hunters' Chase

    Class 32m7fGood to Soft

    All fields
    Date
    16 Feb 08
    Course
    Haydock
    Pos
    4/6
    SP
    9/2
    Btn
    24¼
    Race
    Sporting Index Walrus Hunters' Chase
    Class
    Class 3
    Type
    Chase
    Dist
    2m7f
    Going
    Good to Soft
    Wgt
    11-13
    OR
    118
    Winner prize
    £7,808
    Days
    300
    Future form
    1/5
  • 1/1422 Apr 07 · Stratford13/8F

    Barbara Barker Hunters' Chase (For the John And Nigel Thorne Memorial Cup)

    Class 52m6½fGood

    All fields
    Date
    22 Apr 07
    Course
    Stratford
    Pos
    1/14
    SP
    13/8F
    Btn
    won 10
    Race
    Barbara Barker Hunters' Chase (For the John And Nigel Thorne Memorial Cup)
    Class
    Class 5
    Type
    Chase
    Dist
    2m6½f
    Going
    Good
    Wgt
    11-7
    OR
    118
    Winner / 2nd
    Saint Romble (FR)
    Winner prize
    £2,498
    Days
    42
    Future form
    0/10
  • 5/1211 Mar 07 · Warwick5/1

    No Smoking Day Handicap Hurdle

    Class 42m5fSoft

    All fields
    Date
    11 Mar 07
    Course
    Warwick
    Pos
    5/12
    SP
    5/1
    Btn
    18
    Race
    No Smoking Day Handicap Hurdle
    Class
    Class 4
    Type
    Hurdle
    Dist
    2m5f
    Going
    Soft
    Wgt
    11-5
    OR
    110
    Winner / 2nd
    Scarlet Mix (FR)
    Winner prize
    £3,253
    Days
    24
    Future form
    0/11
  • 6/1215 Feb 07 · Kelso6/1

    Persimmon Homes Handicap Chase (Amateur Riders)

    Class 32m6½fSoft

    All fields
    Date
    15 Feb 07
    Course
    Kelso
    Pos
    6/12
    SP
    6/1
    Btn
    27¾
    Race
    Persimmon Homes Handicap Chase (Amateur Riders)
    Class
    Class 3
    Type
    Chase
    Dist
    2m6½f
    Going
    Soft
    Wgt
    10-13
    OR
    120
    Winner prize
    £8,744
    Days
    438
    Future form
    0/10
  • 1/84 Dec 05 · Kelso5/1

    Paris Pike Novices' Chase Class C

    Class 32m6½fSoft

    All fields
    Date
    4 Dec 05
    Course
    Kelso
    Pos
    1/8
    SP
    5/1
    Btn
    won 2½
    Race
    Paris Pike Novices' Chase Class C
    Class
    Class 3
    Type
    Chase
    Dist
    2m6½f
    Going
    Soft
    Wgt
    10-7
    OR
    -
    Winner / 2nd
    South Bronx (IRE)
    Winner prize
    £7,508
    Days
    33
    Future form
    0/7
  • 3/141 Nov 05 · Worcester9/2

    Fred Rimell Memorial Beginners' Chase Class D

    Class 32m7½fGood

    All fields
    Date
    1 Nov 05
    Course
    Worcester
    Pos
    3/14
    SP
    9/2
    Btn
    10
    Race
    Fred Rimell Memorial Beginners' Chase Class D
    Class
    Class 3
    Type
    Chase
    Dist
    2m7½f
    Going
    Good
    Wgt
    10-7
    OR
    -
    Winner / 2nd
    Idle Talk (IRE)
    Winner prize
    £5,608
    Days
    24
    Future form
    4/10
  • 5/188 Oct 05 · Chepstow6/1

    betfairgames.com Handicap Hurdle Class D

    Class 32m3½fGood

    All fields
    Date
    8 Oct 05
    Course
    Chepstow
    Pos
    5/18
    SP
    6/1
    Btn
    7¼
    Race
    betfairgames.com Handicap Hurdle Class D
    Class
    Class 3
    Type
    Hurdle
    Dist
    2m3½f
    Going
    Good
    Wgt
    10-13
    OR
    114
    Winner / 2nd
    Mouseski (GB)
    Winner prize
    £6,252
    Days
    188
    Future form
    2/15
  • 4/143 Apr 05 · Market Rasen4/1J

    Horserace Betting Levy Board Handicap Hurdle Class D

    Class 32m6fGood

    All fields
    Date
    3 Apr 05
    Pos
    4/14
    SP
    4/1J
    Btn
    3¼
    Race
    Horserace Betting Levy Board Handicap Hurdle Class D
    Class
    Class 3
    Type
    Hurdle
    Dist
    2m6f
    Going
    Good
    Wgt
    11-3
    OR
    113
    Winner / 2nd
    Hopbine (GB)
    Winner prize
    £5,018
    Days
    21
    Future form
    3/12
  • 1/1013 Mar 05 · Warwick13/8F

    No Smoking Day Handicap Hurdle Class E

    Class 42m5fGood to Soft

    All fields
    Date
    13 Mar 05
    Course
    Warwick
    Pos
    1/10
    SP
    13/8F
    Btn
    won 3½
    Race
    No Smoking Day Handicap Hurdle Class E
    Class
    Class 4
    Type
    Hurdle
    Dist
    2m5f
    Going
    Good to Soft
    Wgt
    11-5
    OR
    106
    Winner / 2nd
    Gamma-Delta (IRE)
    Winner prize
    £3,542
    Days
    9
    Future form
    1/7
  • 1/94 Mar 05 · Newbury7/2F

    Securon Jubilee "Hands And Heels" Conditional Jockeys' Novices' Handicap Hurd…

    Class 42m3fGood to Soft

    All fields
    Date
    4 Mar 05
    Course
    Newbury
    Pos
    1/9
    SP
    7/2F
    Btn
    won 3
    Race
    Securon Jubilee "Hands And Heels" Conditional Jockeys' Novices' Handicap Hurd…
    Class
    Class 4
    Type
    Hurdle
    Dist
    2m3f
    Going
    Good to Soft
    Wgt
    11-4
    OR
    100
    Winner / 2nd
    Alagon (IRE)
    Winner prize
    £3,794
    Days
    46
    Future form
    2/8
  • 5/1517 Jan 05 · Doncaster16/1

    Civil Marriage Ceremony Venue Novices' Hurdle Class E

    Class 42m3½fGood

    All fields
    Date
    17 Jan 05
    Course
    Doncaster
    Pos
    5/15
    SP
    16/1
    Btn
    20¼
    Race
    Civil Marriage Ceremony Venue Novices' Hurdle Class E
    Class
    Class 4
    Type
    Hurdle
    Dist
    2m3½f
    Going
    Good
    Wgt
    11-5
    OR
    -
    Winner / 2nd
    Reveillez (GB)
    Winner prize
    £3,757
    Days
    40
    Future form
    2/14
  • 7/188 Dec 04 · Newbury16/1

    European Breeders Fund "National Hunt" Novices' Hurdle Class D

    Class 32m3fGood

    All fields
    Date
    8 Dec 04
    Course
    Newbury
    Pos
    7/18
    SP
    16/1
    Btn
    15
    Race
    European Breeders Fund "National Hunt" Novices' Hurdle Class D
    Class
    Class 3
    Type
    Hurdle
    Dist
    2m3f
    Going
    Good
    Wgt
    11-0
    OR
    -
    Winner / 2nd
    Regents Walk (IRE)
    Winner prize
    £5,642
    Days
    19
    Future form
    0/17
  • 2/919 Nov 04 · Windsor11/4F

    Anaglypta Novices' Hurdle Class E

    Class 42m4fGood to Soft

    All fields
    Date
    19 Nov 04
    Course
    Windsor
    Pos
    2/9
    SP
    11/4F
    Btn
    9
    Race
    Anaglypta Novices' Hurdle Class E
    Class
    Class 4
    Type
    Hurdle
    Dist
    2m4f
    Going
    Good to Soft
    Wgt
    10-5
    OR
    -
    Winner / 2nd
    Maximinus (GB)
    Winner prize
    £3,650
    Days
    23
    Future form
    0/8
  • 5/2027 Oct 04 · Cheltenham25/1

    Weatherbys Bank Standard Open National Hunt Flat Race Class H

    Class 62m½fGood

    All fields
    Date
    27 Oct 04
    Pos
    5/20
    SP
    25/1
    Btn
    22¼
    Race
    Weatherbys Bank Standard Open National Hunt Flat Race Class H
    Class
    Class 6
    Type
    NH Flat
    Dist
    2m½f
    Going
    Good
    Wgt
    11-0
    OR
    -
    Winner prize
    £3,835
    Days
    970
    Future form
    0/18
  • 1/232 Mar 02 · Newbury9/1

    Six TV The Oxford Channel Standard Open National Hunt Flat Race Class H

    Class 62m½fGood to Soft

    All fields
    Date
    2 Mar 02
    Course
    Newbury
    Pos
    1/23
    SP
    9/1
    Btn
    won nk
    Race
    Six TV The Oxford Channel Standard Open National Hunt Flat Race Class H
    Class
    Class 6
    Type
    NH Flat
    Dist
    2m½f
    Going
    Good to Soft
    Wgt
    10-8
    OR
    -
    Winner / 2nd
    Kyper Disco (FR)
    Winner prize
    £2,772
    Days
    -
    Future form
    1/21

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
2 Apr 09AintreeJohn Smith's Fox Hunters' ChaseF/29Trust Fund (IRE)16 May 09CheltenhamCheltenham Champion Hunters' Chase (For The Harry Dowty Cup)
2 Apr 09AintreeJohn Smith's Fox Hunters' ChaseF/29Blu Teen (FR)1419 Feb 10SandownLifesaver Systems Hunters' Chase (For the "Ubique" Challenge Cup)
2 Apr 09AintreeJohn Smith's Fox Hunters' ChaseF/29Man From Highworth (GB)1921 Apr 09TowcesterAdvertise Your Company @ racesponsors.co.uk Novices' Chase
14 Mar 08CheltenhamChristie's Foxhunter Chase Challenge CupPU/23Drombeag (IRE)1015 Nov 08Punchestown (IRE)Event Power Risk Of Thunder Chase (Cross Country)
14 Mar 08CheltenhamChristie's Foxhunter Chase Challenge CupPU/23Christy Beamish (IRE)-3 Apr 08AintreeJohn Smith's Fox Hunters' Chase
14 Mar 08CheltenhamChristie's Foxhunter Chase Challenge CupPU/23Natiain (GB)-7 Apr 08KelsoFor Old Times Sake Hunters' Chase
14 Mar 08CheltenhamChristie's Foxhunter Chase Challenge CupPU/23Agus A Vic (IRE)-26 Apr 08Punchestown (IRE)Cox's Cash & Carry Champion Hunters Chase
16 Feb 08HaydockSporting Index Walrus Hunters' Chase4/6Royal Hector (GER)-29 Feb 08NewburyPaul Nicholls Racing Ltd Hunters' Chase
1 Nov 05WorcesterFred Rimell Memorial Beginners' Chase Class D3/14Idle Talk (IRE)12 Jan 06ExeterHatch Marquee Hire Novices' Chase
1 Nov 05WorcesterFred Rimell Memorial Beginners' Chase Class D3/14Lord Killeshanra (IRE)218 Nov 05ExeterSouth-West Racing Experience Novices' Chase Class C
1 Nov 05WorcesterFred Rimell Memorial Beginners' Chase Class D3/14Olney Lad (GB)423 Jan 06WetherbyRocom Samsung Beginners' Chase
1 Nov 05WorcesterFred Rimell Memorial Beginners' Chase Class D3/14Millenaire (FR)-14 Nov 05FolkestoneHSBC Novices' Chase Class D
8 Oct 05Chepstowbetfairgames.com Handicap Hurdle Class D5/18Cantgeton (IRE)326 Oct 05CheltenhamClub 16-24 Conditional Jockeys' Handicap Hurdle Class E
8 Oct 05Chepstowbetfairgames.com Handicap Hurdle Class D5/18Water King (USA)-11 Nov 05CheltenhamAbacus Global Conditional Jockeys' Handicap Hurdle Class E
3 Apr 05Market RasenHorserace Betting Levy Board Handicap Hurdle Class D4/14Cottam Grange (GB)223 Apr 05Market RasenJane Clugston Perpetual Handicap Hurdle Class F
3 Apr 05Market RasenHorserace Betting Levy Board Handicap Hurdle Class D4/14Muckle Flugga (IRE)822 Apr 05Perthtotesport 0800 221 221 Novices' Handicap Hurdle Class D
3 Apr 05Market RasenHorserace Betting Levy Board Handicap Hurdle Class D4/14Trisons Star (IRE)921 Apr 05PerthWeatherbys Bank E. B. F. Future Champions "National Hunt" Novices' Hurdle Cla…
13 Mar 05WarwickNo Smoking Day Handicap Hurdle Class E1/10La Marette (GB)316 Apr 05Bangor-on-DeeNSPCC Fullstop Handicap Hurdle Class F
4 Mar 05NewburySecuron Jubilee "Hands And Heels" Conditional Jockeys' Novices' Handicap Hurd…1/9Alagon (IRE)219 Mar 05Bangor-on-DeeCeltic Raceday Handicap Hurdle Class D
4 Mar 05NewburySecuron Jubilee "Hands And Heels" Conditional Jockeys' Novices' Handicap Hurd…1/9King Coal (IRE)918 Nov 05ExeterSouth-West Racing Experience Novices' Handicap Chase Class E
17 Jan 05DoncasterCivil Marriage Ceremony Venue Novices' Hurdle Class E5/15Pretty Star (GER)25 Feb 05SandownMick McCafferty 50th Birthday Novices' Handicap Hurdle Class D
17 Jan 05DoncasterCivil Marriage Ceremony Venue Novices' Hurdle Class E5/15Resplendent Star (IRE)426 May 05HuntingdonBioprogress Novices' Hurdle Class E
2 Mar 02NewburySix TV The Oxford Channel Standard Open National Hunt Flat Race Class H1/23Powder Creek (IRE)1422 May 02Worcesterworcester-racecourse.co.uk Standard Open National Hunt Flat Race Class H
  • F/292 Apr 09 · Aintree

    John Smith's Fox Hunters' Chase

    All fields
    Date
    2 Apr 09
    Course
    Aintree
    Race
    John Smith's Fox Hunters' Chase
    This horse
    F/29
    Winner next time
    Trust Fund (IRE)
    Their pos
    1
    Won on
    6 May 09
    Race won
    Cheltenham Champion Hunters' Chase (For The Harry Dowty Cup)
  • F/292 Apr 09 · Aintree

    John Smith's Fox Hunters' Chase

    All fields
    Date
    2 Apr 09
    Course
    Aintree
    Race
    John Smith's Fox Hunters' Chase
    This horse
    F/29
    Winner next time
    Blu Teen (FR)
    Their pos
    14
    Won on
    19 Feb 10
    Race won
    Lifesaver Systems Hunters' Chase (For the "Ubique" Challenge Cup)
  • F/292 Apr 09 · Aintree

    John Smith's Fox Hunters' Chase

    All fields
    Date
    2 Apr 09
    Course
    Aintree
    Race
    John Smith's Fox Hunters' Chase
    This horse
    F/29
    Winner next time
    Man From Highworth (GB)
    Their pos
    19
    Won on
    21 Apr 09
    At
    Towcester
    Race won
    Advertise Your Company @ racesponsors.co.uk Novices' Chase
  • PU/2314 Mar 08 · Cheltenham

    Christie's Foxhunter Chase Challenge Cup

    All fields
    Date
    14 Mar 08
    Race
    Christie's Foxhunter Chase Challenge Cup
    This horse
    PU/23
    Winner next time
    Drombeag (IRE)
    Their pos
    10
    Won on
    15 Nov 08
    Race won
    Event Power Risk Of Thunder Chase (Cross Country)
  • PU/2314 Mar 08 · Cheltenham

    Christie's Foxhunter Chase Challenge Cup

    All fields
    Date
    14 Mar 08
    Race
    Christie's Foxhunter Chase Challenge Cup
    This horse
    PU/23
    Winner next time
    Christy Beamish (IRE)
    Their pos
    -
    Won on
    3 Apr 08
    Race won
    John Smith's Fox Hunters' Chase
  • PU/2314 Mar 08 · Cheltenham

    Christie's Foxhunter Chase Challenge Cup

    All fields
    Date
    14 Mar 08
    Race
    Christie's Foxhunter Chase Challenge Cup
    This horse
    PU/23
    Winner next time
    Natiain (GB)
    Their pos
    -
    Won on
    7 Apr 08
    Race won
    For Old Times Sake Hunters' Chase
  • PU/2314 Mar 08 · Cheltenham

    Christie's Foxhunter Chase Challenge Cup

    All fields
    Date
    14 Mar 08
    Race
    Christie's Foxhunter Chase Challenge Cup
    This horse
    PU/23
    Winner next time
    Agus A Vic (IRE)
    Their pos
    -
    Won on
    26 Apr 08
    Race won
    Cox's Cash & Carry Champion Hunters Chase
  • 4/616 Feb 08 · Haydock

    Sporting Index Walrus Hunters' Chase

    All fields
    Date
    16 Feb 08
    Course
    Haydock
    Race
    Sporting Index Walrus Hunters' Chase
    This horse
    4/6
    Winner next time
    Royal Hector (GER)
    Their pos
    -
    Won on
    29 Feb 08
    Race won
    Paul Nicholls Racing Ltd Hunters' Chase
  • 3/141 Nov 05 · Worcester

    Fred Rimell Memorial Beginners' Chase Class D

    All fields
    Date
    1 Nov 05
    Course
    Worcester
    Race
    Fred Rimell Memorial Beginners' Chase Class D
    This horse
    3/14
    Winner next time
    Idle Talk (IRE)
    Their pos
    1
    Won on
    2 Jan 06
    Race won
    Hatch Marquee Hire Novices' Chase
  • 3/141 Nov 05 · Worcester

    Fred Rimell Memorial Beginners' Chase Class D

    All fields
    Date
    1 Nov 05
    Course
    Worcester
    Race
    Fred Rimell Memorial Beginners' Chase Class D
    This horse
    3/14
    Winner next time
    Lord Killeshanra (IRE)
    Their pos
    2
    Won on
    18 Nov 05
    Race won
    South-West Racing Experience Novices' Chase Class C
  • 3/141 Nov 05 · Worcester

    Fred Rimell Memorial Beginners' Chase Class D

    All fields
    Date
    1 Nov 05
    Course
    Worcester
    Race
    Fred Rimell Memorial Beginners' Chase Class D
    This horse
    3/14
    Winner next time
    Olney Lad (GB)
    Their pos
    4
    Won on
    23 Jan 06
    Race won
    Rocom Samsung Beginners' Chase
  • 3/141 Nov 05 · Worcester

    Fred Rimell Memorial Beginners' Chase Class D

    All fields
    Date
    1 Nov 05
    Course
    Worcester
    Race
    Fred Rimell Memorial Beginners' Chase Class D
    This horse
    3/14
    Winner next time
    Millenaire (FR)
    Their pos
    -
    Won on
    14 Nov 05
    At
    Folkestone
    Race won
    HSBC Novices' Chase Class D
  • 5/188 Oct 05 · Chepstow

    betfairgames.com Handicap Hurdle Class D

    All fields
    Date
    8 Oct 05
    Course
    Chepstow
    Race
    betfairgames.com Handicap Hurdle Class D
    This horse
    5/18
    Winner next time
    Cantgeton (IRE)
    Their pos
    3
    Won on
    26 Oct 05
    Race won
    Club 16-24 Conditional Jockeys' Handicap Hurdle Class E
  • 5/188 Oct 05 · Chepstow

    betfairgames.com Handicap Hurdle Class D

    All fields
    Date
    8 Oct 05
    Course
    Chepstow
    Race
    betfairgames.com Handicap Hurdle Class D
    This horse
    5/18
    Winner next time
    Water King (USA)
    Their pos
    -
    Won on
    11 Nov 05
    Race won
    Abacus Global Conditional Jockeys' Handicap Hurdle Class E
  • 4/143 Apr 05 · Market Rasen

    Horserace Betting Levy Board Handicap Hurdle Class D

    All fields
    Date
    3 Apr 05
    Race
    Horserace Betting Levy Board Handicap Hurdle Class D
    This horse
    4/14
    Winner next time
    Cottam Grange (GB)
    Their pos
    2
    Won on
    23 Apr 05
    Race won
    Jane Clugston Perpetual Handicap Hurdle Class F
  • 4/143 Apr 05 · Market Rasen

    Horserace Betting Levy Board Handicap Hurdle Class D

    All fields
    Date
    3 Apr 05
    Race
    Horserace Betting Levy Board Handicap Hurdle Class D
    This horse
    4/14
    Winner next time
    Muckle Flugga (IRE)
    Their pos
    8
    Won on
    22 Apr 05
    Race won
    totesport 0800 221 221 Novices' Handicap Hurdle Class D
  • 4/143 Apr 05 · Market Rasen

    Horserace Betting Levy Board Handicap Hurdle Class D

    All fields
    Date
    3 Apr 05
    Race
    Horserace Betting Levy Board Handicap Hurdle Class D
    This horse
    4/14
    Winner next time
    Trisons Star (IRE)
    Their pos
    9
    Won on
    21 Apr 05
    Race won
    Weatherbys Bank E. B. F. Future Champions "National Hunt" Novices' Hurdle Cla…
  • 1/1013 Mar 05 · Warwick

    No Smoking Day Handicap Hurdle Class E

    All fields
    Date
    13 Mar 05
    Course
    Warwick
    Race
    No Smoking Day Handicap Hurdle Class E
    This horse
    1/10
    Winner next time
    La Marette (GB)
    Their pos
    3
    Won on
    16 Apr 05
    Race won
    NSPCC Fullstop Handicap Hurdle Class F
  • 1/94 Mar 05 · Newbury

    Securon Jubilee "Hands And Heels" Conditional Jockeys' Novices' Handicap Hurd…

    All fields
    Date
    4 Mar 05
    Course
    Newbury
    Race
    Securon Jubilee "Hands And Heels" Conditional Jockeys' Novices' Handicap Hurd…
    This horse
    1/9
    Winner next time
    Alagon (IRE)
    Their pos
    2
    Won on
    19 Mar 05
    Race won
    Celtic Raceday Handicap Hurdle Class D
  • 1/94 Mar 05 · Newbury

    Securon Jubilee "Hands And Heels" Conditional Jockeys' Novices' Handicap Hurd…

    All fields
    Date
    4 Mar 05
    Course
    Newbury
    Race
    Securon Jubilee "Hands And Heels" Conditional Jockeys' Novices' Handicap Hurd…
    This horse
    1/9
    Winner next time
    King Coal (IRE)
    Their pos
    9
    Won on
    18 Nov 05
    Race won
    South-West Racing Experience Novices' Handicap Chase Class E
  • 5/1517 Jan 05 · Doncaster

    Civil Marriage Ceremony Venue Novices' Hurdle Class E

    All fields
    Date
    17 Jan 05
    Course
    Doncaster
    Race
    Civil Marriage Ceremony Venue Novices' Hurdle Class E
    This horse
    5/15
    Winner next time
    Pretty Star (GER)
    Their pos
    2
    Won on
    5 Feb 05
    Race won
    Mick McCafferty 50th Birthday Novices' Handicap Hurdle Class D
  • 5/1517 Jan 05 · Doncaster

    Civil Marriage Ceremony Venue Novices' Hurdle Class E

    All fields
    Date
    17 Jan 05
    Course
    Doncaster
    Race
    Civil Marriage Ceremony Venue Novices' Hurdle Class E
    This horse
    5/15
    Winner next time
    Resplendent Star (IRE)
    Their pos
    4
    Won on
    26 May 05
    Race won
    Bioprogress Novices' Hurdle Class E
  • 1/232 Mar 02 · Newbury

    Six TV The Oxford Channel Standard Open National Hunt Flat Race Class H

    All fields
    Date
    2 Mar 02
    Course
    Newbury
    Race
    Six TV The Oxford Channel Standard Open National Hunt Flat Race Class H
    This horse
    1/23
    Winner next time
    Powder Creek (IRE)
    Their pos
    14
    Won on
    22 May 02
    Race won
    worcester-racecourse.co.uk Standard Open National Hunt Flat Race Class H

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

TrainerMoved fromFirst runLast runFirst run for yardOR first runOR last runBest ORRunsWins2nd3rdWin %Place %Prize GB (£)Prize IRE (€)
Mrs Kim SmylyRobert Waley-Cohen2 Apr 092 Apr 09F/2910310310310000.0%0.0%£0€0
Robert Waley-CohenNicky Henderson27 Oct 0420 Apr 085/201001101201641125.0%37.5%£20,549€0
Nicky Henderson-2 Mar 022 Mar 021/23---1100100.0%100.0%£2,772€0
Mrs Kim Smyly
First run
2 Apr 09
Last run
2 Apr 09
First run for yard
F/29
OR first run
103
OR last run
103
Best OR
103
Runs
1
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€0
Robert Waley-Cohen
Moved from
Nicky Henderson
First run
27 Oct 04
Last run
20 Apr 08
First run for yard
5/20
OR first run
100
OR last run
110
Best OR
120
Runs
16
Wins
4
2nd
1
3rd
1
Win %
25.0%
Place %
37.5%
Prize GB (£)
£20,549
Prize IRE (€)
€0
Nicky Henderson
First run
2 Mar 02
Last run
2 Mar 02
First run for yard
1/23
Runs
1
Wins
1
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
100.0%
Place %
100.0%
Prize GB (£)
£2,772
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)

CodeRunsWins2nd3rdWin %Place %Prize GB (£)Prize IRE (€)Best ORFirst runLast run
National Hunt1851127.8%38.9%£23,321€01202 Mar 022 Apr 09
National Hunt
Code
National Hunt
Runs
18
Wins
5
2nd
1
3rd
1
Win %
27.8%
Place %
38.9%
Prize GB (£)
£23,321
Prize IRE (€)
€0
Best OR
120
First run
2 Mar 02
Last run
2 Apr 09

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 (€)
Hurdle821025.0%37.5%£9,115€0
Chase820125.0%37.5%£11,435€0
NH Flat210050.0%50.0%£2,772€0
Hurdle
Race type
Hurdle
Runs
8
Wins
2
2nd
1
3rd
0
Win %
25.0%
Place %
37.5%
Prize GB (£)
£9,115
Prize IRE (€)
€0
Chase
Race type
Chase
Runs
8
Wins
2
2nd
0
3rd
1
Win %
25.0%
Place %
37.5%
Prize GB (£)
£11,435
Prize IRE (€)
€0
NH Flat
Race type
NH Flat
Runs
2
Wins
1
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
50.0%
Place %
50.0%
Prize GB (£)
£2,772
Prize IRE (€)
€0

By going

GoingRunsWins2nd3rdWin %Place %Prize GB (£)Prize IRE (€)
Good810112.5%25.0%£3,977€0
Good to Soft631050.0%66.7%£11,836€0
Soft410025.0%25.0%£7,508€0
Good
Going
Good
Runs
8
Wins
1
2nd
0
3rd
1
Win %
12.5%
Place %
25.0%
Prize GB (£)
£3,977
Prize IRE (€)
€0
Good to Soft
Going
Good to Soft
Runs
6
Wins
3
2nd
1
3rd
0
Win %
50.0%
Place %
66.7%
Prize GB (£)
£11,836
Prize IRE (€)
€0
Soft
Going
Soft
Runs
4
Wins
1
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
25.0%
Place %
25.0%
Prize GB (£)
£7,508
Prize IRE (€)
€0

By distance

DistanceRunsWins2nd3rdWin %Place %Prize GB (£)Prize IRE (€)
2m to 2m1f210050.0%50.0%£2,772€0
2m2f to 2m5f821025.0%37.5%£8,729€0
2m6f to 3m1f720128.6%42.9%£11,821€0
3m2f and over10000.0%0.0%£0€0
2m to 2m1f
Distance
2m to 2m1f
Runs
2
Wins
1
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
50.0%
Place %
50.0%
Prize GB (£)
£2,772
Prize IRE (€)
€0
2m2f to 2m5f
Distance
2m2f to 2m5f
Runs
8
Wins
2
2nd
1
3rd
0
Win %
25.0%
Place %
37.5%
Prize GB (£)
£8,729
Prize IRE (€)
€0
2m6f to 3m1f
Distance
2m6f to 3m1f
Runs
7
Wins
2
2nd
0
3rd
1
Win %
28.6%
Place %
42.9%
Prize GB (£)
£11,821
Prize IRE (€)
€0
3m2f and over
Distance
3m2f and over
Runs
1
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 (€)
Newbury320066.7%66.7%£6,566€0
Kelso210050.0%50.0%£7,508€0
Stratford210050.0%50.0%£2,498€0
Warwick210050.0%50.0%£3,542€0
Cheltenham20000.0%0.0%£0€0
Aintree10000.0%0.0%£0€0
Chepstow10000.0%0.0%£270€0
Doncaster10000.0%0.0%£0€0
Haydock10000.0%0.0%£605€0
Market Rasen10000.0%0.0%£386€0
Windsor10100.0%100.0%£1,123€0
Worcester10010.0%100.0%£823€0
Newbury
Course
Newbury
Runs
3
Wins
2
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
66.7%
Place %
66.7%
Prize GB (£)
£6,566
Prize IRE (€)
€0
Kelso
Course
Kelso
Runs
2
Wins
1
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
50.0%
Place %
50.0%
Prize GB (£)
£7,508
Prize IRE (€)
€0
Stratford
Course
Stratford
Runs
2
Wins
1
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
50.0%
Place %
50.0%
Prize GB (£)
£2,498
Prize IRE (€)
€0
Warwick
Course
Warwick
Runs
2
Wins
1
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
50.0%
Place %
50.0%
Prize GB (£)
£3,542
Prize IRE (€)
€0
Cheltenham
Runs
2
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€0
Aintree
Course
Aintree
Runs
1
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€0
Chepstow
Course
Chepstow
Runs
1
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£270
Prize IRE (€)
€0
Doncaster
Course
Doncaster
Runs
1
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€0
Haydock
Course
Haydock
Runs
1
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£605
Prize IRE (€)
€0
Market Rasen
Runs
1
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£386
Prize IRE (€)
€0
Windsor
Course
Windsor
Runs
1
Wins
0
2nd
1
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
100.0%
Prize GB (£)
£1,123
Prize IRE (€)
€0
Worcester
Course
Worcester
Runs
1
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
1
Win %
0.0%
Place %
100.0%
Prize GB (£)
£823
Prize IRE (€)
€0

By class

ClassRunsWins2nd3rdWin %Place %Prize GB (£)Prize IRE (€)
Class 220000.0%0.0%£0€0
Class 3710114.3%28.6%£9,592€0
Class 4521040.0%60.0%£8,459€0
Class 5210050.0%50.0%£2,498€0
Class 6210050.0%50.0%£2,772€0
Class 2
Class
Class 2
Runs
2
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€0
Class 3
Class
Class 3
Runs
7
Wins
1
2nd
0
3rd
1
Win %
14.3%
Place %
28.6%
Prize GB (£)
£9,592
Prize IRE (€)
€0
Class 4
Class
Class 4
Runs
5
Wins
2
2nd
1
3rd
0
Win %
40.0%
Place %
60.0%
Prize GB (£)
£8,459
Prize IRE (€)
€0
Class 5
Class
Class 5
Runs
2
Wins
1
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
50.0%
Place %
50.0%
Prize GB (£)
£2,498
Prize IRE (€)
€0
Class 6
Class
Class 6
Runs
2
Wins
1
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
50.0%
Place %
50.0%
Prize GB (£)
£2,772
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 runners210050.0%50.0%£8,113€0
9 to 12 runners621033.3%50.0%£8,459€0
13 to 16 runners410125.0%50.0%£3,708€0
17+ runners610016.7%16.7%£3,042€0
6 to 8 runners
Runners
6 to 8 runners
Runs
2
Wins
1
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
50.0%
Place %
50.0%
Prize GB (£)
£8,113
Prize IRE (€)
€0
9 to 12 runners
Runners
9 to 12 runners
Runs
6
Wins
2
2nd
1
3rd
0
Win %
33.3%
Place %
50.0%
Prize GB (£)
£8,459
Prize IRE (€)
€0
13 to 16 runners
Runners
13 to 16 runners
Runs
4
Wins
1
2nd
0
3rd
1
Win %
25.0%
Place %
50.0%
Prize GB (£)
£3,708
Prize IRE (€)
€0
17+ runners
Runners
17+ runners
Runs
6
Wins
1
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
16.7%
Place %
16.7%
Prize GB (£)
£3,042
Prize IRE (€)
€0

By month

MonthRunsWins2nd3rdWin %Place %Prize GB (£)Prize IRE (€)
January10000.0%0.0%£0€0
February20000.0%0.0%£605€0
March530060.0%60.0%£10,108€0
April410025.0%25.0%£2,884€0
October20000.0%0.0%£270€0
November20110.0%100.0%£1,946€0
December210050.0%50.0%£7,508€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 (£)
£605
Prize IRE (€)
€0
March
Month
March
Runs
5
Wins
3
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
60.0%
Place %
60.0%
Prize GB (£)
£10,108
Prize IRE (€)
€0
April
Month
April
Runs
4
Wins
1
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
25.0%
Place %
25.0%
Prize GB (£)
£2,884
Prize IRE (€)
€0
October
Month
October
Runs
2
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£270
Prize IRE (€)
€0
November
Month
November
Runs
2
Wins
0
2nd
1
3rd
1
Win %
0.0%
Place %
100.0%
Prize GB (£)
£1,946
Prize IRE (€)
€0
December
Month
December
Runs
2
Wins
1
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
50.0%
Place %
50.0%
Prize GB (£)
£7,508
Prize IRE (€)
€0

By jockey

JockeyRunsWins2nd3rdWin %Place %Prize GB (£)Prize IRE (€)
Mr Sam Waley-Cohen1331123.1%38.5%£16,755€0
Christian Williams20000.0%0.0%£0€0
John Pritchard1100100.0%100.0%£3,794€0
Mick Fitzgerald1100100.0%100.0%£2,772€0
Mr N Sutton10000.0%0.0%£0€0
Mr Sam Waley-Cohen
Runs
13
Wins
3
2nd
1
3rd
1
Win %
23.1%
Place %
38.5%
Prize GB (£)
£16,755
Prize IRE (€)
€0
Christian Williams
Runs
2
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€0
John Pritchard
Runs
1
Wins
1
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
100.0%
Place %
100.0%
Prize GB (£)
£3,794
Prize IRE (€)
€0
Mick Fitzgerald
Runs
1
Wins
1
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
100.0%
Place %
100.0%
Prize GB (£)
£2,772
Prize IRE (€)
€0
Mr N Sutton
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 (€)
Robert Waley-Cohen1641125.0%37.5%£20,549€0
Nicky Henderson1100100.0%100.0%£2,772€0
Mrs Kim Smyly10000.0%0.0%£0€0
Robert Waley-Cohen
Runs
16
Wins
4
2nd
1
3rd
1
Win %
25.0%
Place %
37.5%
Prize GB (£)
£20,549
Prize IRE (€)
€0
Nicky Henderson
Runs
1
Wins
1
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
100.0%
Place %
100.0%
Prize GB (£)
£2,772
Prize IRE (€)
€0
Mrs Kim Smyly
Runs
1
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€0

By headgear

HeadgearRunsWins2nd3rdWin %Place %Prize GB (£)Prize IRE (€)
No headgear1851127.8%38.9%£23,321€0
No headgear
Headgear
No headgear
Runs
18
Wins
5
2nd
1
3rd
1
Win %
27.8%
Place %
38.9%
Prize GB (£)
£23,321
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 run1100100.0%100.0%£2,772€0
8 to 14 days1100100.0%100.0%£3,542€0
15 to 30 days60110.0%33.3%£2,332€0
31 to 60 days530060.0%60.0%£13,800€0
121 to 365 days30000.0%0.0%£875€0
Over a year20000.0%0.0%£0€0
Debut / no previous run
Days since last run
Debut / no previous run
Runs
1
Wins
1
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
100.0%
Place %
100.0%
Prize GB (£)
£2,772
Prize IRE (€)
€0
8 to 14 days
Days since last run
8 to 14 days
Runs
1
Wins
1
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
100.0%
Place %
100.0%
Prize GB (£)
£3,542
Prize IRE (€)
€0
15 to 30 days
Days since last run
15 to 30 days
Runs
6
Wins
0
2nd
1
3rd
1
Win %
0.0%
Place %
33.3%
Prize GB (£)
£2,332
Prize IRE (€)
€0
31 to 60 days
Days since last run
31 to 60 days
Runs
5
Wins
3
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
60.0%
Place %
60.0%
Prize GB (£)
£13,800
Prize IRE (€)
€0
121 to 365 days
Days since last run
121 to 365 days
Runs
3
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£875
Prize IRE (€)
€0
Over a year
Days since last run
Over a year
Runs
2
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 branchPistolet Bleu (IRE)

Parent · 1

  1. SirePistolet Bleu (IRE)

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 branchCalligraphie (FR)

Parent · 1

  1. DamCalligraphie (FR)

Grandparents · 2

  1. Dam's sireR B Chesne (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
Pistolet Bleu (IRE)
Calligraphie (FR)
Not traced
Not traced
R B Chesne (GB)
Not traced
Not traced
Not traced
Not traced
Not traced
Not traced
Not traced
Not traced
Not traced

Breeding card

HorseMel In Blue (FR)
Sexgelding
Foaled1998
SirePistolet Bleu (IRE)
DamCalligraphie (FR)
DamsireR B Chesne (GB)
Dam's produce1 winners from 3 runners
Notable siblingOpal'Lou (FR)

Female line

  1. Calligraphie (FR) · 1 winners from 3 runners

Sire, dam and damsire

SireDamDamsireSexSire's avg winning distanceDamsire's avg winning distance
Pistolet Bleu (IRE)Calligraphie (FR)R B Chesne (GB)geldingFlat 10.7f · NH 2m3fNH 2m3½f
Pistolet Bleu (IRE)
Sex
gelding
Sire's avg winning distance
Flat 10.7f · NH 2m3f
Damsire's avg winning distance
NH 2m3½f

Progeny of Pistolet Bleu (IRE) in this horse's best conditions

ConditionRunsWinsPlacedWin %Place %This horse runsThis horse wins
All National Hunt runs2,22227161612.2%27.7%185
At 2m2f to 2m5f759751799.9%23.6%82
On Good to soft or yielding going4845313011.0%26.9%63
At 2m2f to 2m5f on Good to soft or yielding going15414399.1%25.3%32
All National Hunt runs
Condition
All National Hunt runs
Runs
2,222
Wins
271
Placed
616
Win %
12.2%
Place %
27.7%
This horse runs
18
This horse wins
5
At 2m2f to 2m5f
Condition
At 2m2f to 2m5f
Runs
759
Wins
75
Placed
179
Win %
9.9%
Place %
23.6%
This horse runs
8
This horse wins
2
On Good to soft or yielding going
Condition
On Good to soft or yielding going
Runs
484
Wins
53
Placed
130
Win %
11.0%
Place %
26.9%
This horse runs
6
This horse wins
3
At 2m2f to 2m5f on Good to soft or yielding going
Condition
At 2m2f to 2m5f on Good to soft or yielding going
Runs
154
Wins
14
Placed
39
Win %
9.1%
Place %
25.3%
This horse runs
3
This horse wins
2

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.

Pistolet Bleu (IRE) × R B Chesne mares (the cross)

CodeRunnersWinnersWinners %Black-type winnersRunsWins2nd/3rdWin %Prize GB (£)Prize IRE (€)
National Hunt11100.0%0185227.8%£23,321€0
National Hunt
Code
National Hunt
Runners
1
Winners
1
Winners %
100.0%
Black-type winners
0
Runs
18
Wins
5
2nd/3rd
2
Win %
27.8%
Prize GB (£)
£23,321
Prize IRE (€)
€0

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

Best of the cross

HorseRunsWinsBlack-type winsPrize GB (£)Prize IRE (€)
Mel In Blue (FR)1850£23,321€0
Mel In Blue (FR)
Runs
18
Wins
5
Black-type wins
0
Prize GB (£)
£23,321
Prize IRE (€)
€0

Top 12 by best win level, then wins.

Ratings

Official ratings

CodeCurrent ORHighest ORLowest ORLast winning ORLast winRated runs
National Hunt10312010011822 Apr 0711
National Hunt
Code
National Hunt
Current OR
103
Highest OR
120
Lowest OR
100
Last winning OR
118
Last win
22 Apr 07
Rated runs
11

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
2 Apr 09AintreeNH103-7F/29
20 Apr 08StratfordNH110-8PU/9
14 Mar 08CheltenhamNH1180PU/23
16 Feb 08HaydockNH11804/6
22 Apr 07StratfordNH11881/14
11 Mar 07WarwickNH110-105/12
15 Feb 07KelsoNH12066/12
8 Oct 05ChepstowNH11415/18
3 Apr 05Market RasenNH11374/14
13 Mar 05WarwickNH10661/10
4 Mar 05NewburyNH100-1/9
  • F/292 Apr 09 · Aintree
    All fields
    Date
    2 Apr 09
    Course
    Aintree
    Code
    NH
    OR
    103
    Change
    -7
    Pos
    F/29
  • PU/920 Apr 08 · Stratford
    All fields
    Date
    20 Apr 08
    Course
    Stratford
    Code
    NH
    OR
    110
    Change
    -8
    Pos
    PU/9
  • PU/2314 Mar 08 · Cheltenham
    All fields
    Date
    14 Mar 08
    Code
    NH
    OR
    118
    Change
    0
    Pos
    PU/23
  • 4/616 Feb 08 · Haydock
    All fields
    Date
    16 Feb 08
    Course
    Haydock
    Code
    NH
    OR
    118
    Change
    0
    Pos
    4/6
  • 1/1422 Apr 07 · Stratford
    All fields
    Date
    22 Apr 07
    Course
    Stratford
    Code
    NH
    OR
    118
    Change
    8
    Pos
    1/14
  • 5/1211 Mar 07 · Warwick
    All fields
    Date
    11 Mar 07
    Course
    Warwick
    Code
    NH
    OR
    110
    Change
    -10
    Pos
    5/12
  • 6/1215 Feb 07 · Kelso
    All fields
    Date
    15 Feb 07
    Course
    Kelso
    Code
    NH
    OR
    120
    Change
    6
    Pos
    6/12
  • 5/188 Oct 05 · Chepstow
    All fields
    Date
    8 Oct 05
    Course
    Chepstow
    Code
    NH
    OR
    114
    Change
    1
    Pos
    5/18
  • 4/143 Apr 05 · Market Rasen
    All fields
    Date
    3 Apr 05
    Code
    NH
    OR
    113
    Change
    7
    Pos
    4/14
  • 1/1013 Mar 05 · Warwick
    All fields
    Date
    13 Mar 05
    Course
    Warwick
    Code
    NH
    OR
    106
    Change
    6
    Pos
    1/10
  • 1/94 Mar 05 · Newbury
    All fields
    Date
    4 Mar 05
    Course
    Newbury
    Code
    NH
    OR
    100
    Change
    -
    Pos
    1/9

Current mark v winning marks

CodeCurrent OROR last runChangeLast winning ORLast winv last winningHighest winning ORv highest winningHighest ORv highest
National Hunt103103011822 Apr 07-15118-15120-17
National Hunt
Code
National Hunt
Current OR
103
OR last run
103
Change
0
Last winning OR
118
Last win
22 Apr 07
v last winning
-15
Highest winning OR
118
v highest winning
-15
Highest OR
120
v highest
-17

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

Calligraphie (FR)

G1 winners
0
Produce
1 winners from 3 runners

Full siblings

No other foal by Pistolet Bleu (IRE) out of Calligraphie (FR) has raced in Britain or Ireland.

Half siblings

By Garde Royale (IRE)

By Nikos (GB)

Female line

  1. 1Calligraphie (FR)

Notable relatives

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

View full Calligraphie family

In brief

When was Mel In Blue foaled?

Mel In Blue (FR) was foaled in 1998.

Who are the sire and dam of Mel In Blue?

Mel In Blue (FR) is by Pistolet Bleu (IRE) out of Calligraphie (FR), a daughter of R B Chesne (GB).

Who trained Mel In Blue?

Mel In Blue (FR) was trained by Mrs Kim Smyly and owned by N Sutton at the time of the last run in Britain or Ireland, having also run for 2 other trainers.

What is Mel In Blue's race record?

In Britain and Ireland, Mel In Blue (FR) won 5 of 18 races (28%).

What is Mel In Blue's biggest win?

Mel In Blue (FR)'s biggest win in Britain or Ireland came in the Paris Pike Novices' Chase Class C at Kelso on 4 December 2005.

Has Mel In Blue ever been beaten?

Mel In Blue (FR) was beaten 13 times in 18 runs in Britain and Ireland, the first time on 27 October 2004 at Cheltenham (5th of 20).

What was Mel In Blue's official rating?

Mel In Blue (FR) was last officially rated 103 over jumps (career high 120).

Is Mel In Blue still racing?

Mel In Blue (FR) last ran in Britain or Ireland on 2 April 2009 at Aintree in the John Smith's Fox Hunters' Chase (result: fell, 29 ran), and has not run there since.

What is Mel In Blue's record at Newbury?

Mel In Blue (FR) ran most often at Newbury, with 2 wins from 3 runs there.

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