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Melvin The Grate

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Danehill Dancer (IRE) × Hawala (IRE) (Warning (GB))

Sex: gelding
Foaled: 2010

Highest OR: 96
Record (GB & IRE): 5 wins from 31 runs (16%)
Prize money (GB & IRE): £66,629 GB · €600 IRE
Last official rating: 92 (Flat)
Last run (GB & IRE): 2 Jul 2016, Sandown (4/15)
Last win (GB & IRE): 28 Dec 2014, Lingfield (AW)

Recent form

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Form

Race record

Date	Course	Pos	SP	Btn	Jockey	Trainer	Race	Class	Type	Dist	Going	Wgt	OR	Headgear	Winner / 2nd	Winner prize	Days	Future form
2 Jul 16	Sandown	4/15	14/1	2¼	Oisin Murphy	Andrew Balding	Coral Challenge (Handicap)	Class 2	Flat Turf	1m	Soft	8-6	92	-	Secret Art (IRE)	£43,113	29	0/13
3 Jun 16	Epsom	9/12	10/1	5¾	David Probert	Andrew Balding	Investec Mile (Handicap)	Class 2	Flat Turf	1m½f	Good to Soft	9-0	92	-	Examiner (IRE)	£24,900	139	0/11
16 Jan 16	Lingfield (AW)	4/8	7/4F	1	Adam Kirby	Andrew Balding	Ladbrokes Handicap	Class 2	Flat AW	1m	Standard	9-2	92	-	Forceful Appeal (USA)	£11,972	19	0/7
28 Dec 15	Lingfield (AW)	3/8	6/1	4¼	Oisin Murphy	Andrew Balding	Ladbrokes Handicap	Class 2	Flat AW	1m	Standard	9-6	93	-	Mulzamm (IRE)	£11,972	35	0/7
23 Nov 15	Chelmsford (AW)	8/12	9/1	7½	Oisin Murphy	Andrew Balding	Bet totequadpot Handicap	Class 2	Flat AW	1m	Standard	8-11	95	-	Mindurownbusiness (IRE)	£29,111	48	1/11
6 Oct 15	Leicester	4/5	6/4F	10¾	David Probert	Andrew Balding	Squirrel Handicap	Class 2	Flat Turf	1m	Soft	9-2	96	-	Beach Bar (IRE)	£15,753	17	0/3
19 Sep 15	Ayr	2/11	5/1	hd	David Probert	Andrew Balding	William Hill Ayrshire Handicap	Class 2	Flat Turf	1m	Good	9-2	94	-	Mutasayyid (GB)	£15,563	30	0/9
20 Aug 15	York	4/18	16/1	3¼	David Probert	Andrew Balding	Clipper Logistics Stakes (Handicap)	Class 2	Flat Turf	1m	Good to Soft	8-12	95	-	Chil The Kite (GB)	£52,913	47	3/17
4 Jul 15	Sandown	6/12	33/1	2¾	David Probert	Andrew Balding	Coral Challenge (Handicap)	Class 2	Flat Turf	1m	Good to Firm	8-12	95	-	Basem (GB)	£46,688	92	2/11
3 Apr 15	Lingfield (AW)	10/12	25/1	3¾	David Probert	Andrew Balding	Ladbrokes All-Weather Mile Championships Conditions Stakes	Class 2	Flat AW	1m	Standard	9-5	95	-	Grey Mirage (GB)	£93,375	27	1/11
7 Mar 15	Wolverhampton (AW)	10/10	5/1	8½	David Probert	Andrew Balding	Ladbrokes Lincoln Trial Handicap (Tapeta)	Class 2	Flat AW	1m½f	Standard	9-0	95	-	Mindurownbusiness (IRE)	£31,125	21	1/8
14 Feb 15	Lingfield (AW)	4/12	11/4F	2¾	David Probert	Andrew Balding	Ladbrokes Handicap	Class 2	Flat AW	1m	Standard	9-2	95	h	Mindurownbusiness (IRE)	£11,972	28	2/11
17 Jan 15	Lingfield (AW)	3/7	5/4F	2	David Probert	Andrew Balding	Ladbrokes Handicap	Class 2	Flat AW	1m	Standard	9-2	95	-	Lunar Deity (GB)	£11,972	20	1/6
28 Dec 14	Lingfield (AW)	1/9	9/4F	won 2	David Probert	Andrew Balding	Ladbrokes Handicap	Class 2	Flat AW	1m	Standard	8-9	88	-	Tigers Tale (IRE)	£11,972	29	0/8
29 Nov 14	Wolverhampton (AW)	1/9	11/2	won 2½	David Probert	Andrew Balding	Ladbrokes Handicap (Tapeta)	Class 2	Flat AW	1m½f	Standard	8-9	83	-	Flow (USA)	£11,828	21	1/8
8 Nov 14	Doncaster	12/21	4/1F	14¾	Kieran Shoemark	Andrew Balding	Betfred Bingo Apprentice Handicap	Class 3	Flat Turf	7f	Heavy	8-10	83	-	Mujazif (IRE)	£16,173	22	1/19
17 Oct 14	Haydock	1/13	7/2	won nk	David Probert	Andrew Balding	St Helens College Skills Show Experience Handicap	Class 3	Flat Turf	1m	Soft	8-7	80	-	Big Baz (IRE)	£8,086	11	1/12
6 Oct 14	Windsor	2/13	8/1	¾	Oisin Murphy	Andrew Balding	Get £10 Free At Unibet Poker Handicap	Class 4	Flat Turf	1m	Soft	9-5	78	-	Donncha (IRE)	£4,852	127	4/10
1 Jun 14	Listowel (IRE)	9/9	7/2J	18	Ross Coakley	Johnny Murtagh	Follow Listowel Races On Facebook Handicap	Handicap (unclassified)	Flat Turf	1m	Good	8-13	79	-	Talitha Kum (IRE)	€10,350	21	0/7
11 May 14	Leopardstown (IRE)	5/15	6/1	5	Richard Hughes	Johnny Murtagh	PFH Technology Group Handicap	Handicap (unclassified)	Flat Turf	7f	Yielding to Soft	9-8	79	-	Harley's Harley (IRE)	€7,245	13	1/14
28 Apr 14	Naas (IRE)	4/14	8/1	4	Ross Coakley	Johnny Murtagh	Tote Punchestown Preview At Naas Handicap	Handicap (unclassified)	Flat Turf	7f	Good	8-3	80	-	Intensical (IRE)	€13,000	24	1/13
4 Apr 14	Dundalk (AW) (IRE)	6/8	9/2	4½	N G McCullagh	Johnny Murtagh	iRadio Race Night D'Arcy Derby Rated Race	Non-handicap (unclassified)	Flat AW	1m	Standard	9-7	82	-	Our Manekineko (GB)	€6,900	161	0/6
25 Oct 13	Doncaster	3/10	7/2	6	Gary Halpin	Andrew Balding	European Association of Racing Schools Apprentice Handicap	Class 4	Flat Turf	1m	Soft	9-0	80	h	Hefner (IRE)	£6,469	18	0/8
7 Oct 13	Windsor	3/14	3/1F	¾	Oisin Murphy	Andrew Balding	Ladies Of Leasing Handicap	Class 4	Flat Turf	1m	Good	8-13	80	h	Investment Expert (IRE)	£4,690	8	2/12
29 Sep 13	Epsom	2/6	7/2	3½	David Probert	Andrew Balding	totequadpot Four Places In Four Races Handicap	Class 3	Flat Turf	1m½f	Good	9-0	80	h	Thouwra (IRE)	£9,338	59	1/5
1 Aug 13	Goodwood	6/16	25/1	6¼	David Probert	Andrew Balding	Tatler Stakes (Handicap)	Class 2	Flat Turf	7f	Good	8-5	82	h	Majestic Moon (IRE)	£15,563	72	2/15
21 May 13	Pontefract	5/5	11/2	dist	Richard Hughes	Andrew Balding	Tony Lewis & Our Best Pal Handicap	Class 4	Flat Turf	1m	Good	9-7	82	-	Stepping Ahead (FR)	£5,175	41	0/4
10 Apr 13	Lingfield (AW)	3/10	7/4F	1¼	Jimmy Fortune	Andrew Balding	Follow Us On Twitter @LingfieldPark Handicap	Class 4	Flat AW	7f	Standard	9-6	82	-	Intimidate (GB)	£4,690	21	0/8
20 Mar 13	Kempton (AW)	1/5	5/2	won ½	Jamie Spencer	Andrew Balding	Back And Lay At betdaq.com Handicap	Class 4	Flat AW	7f	Standard	9-5	79	-	Isis Blue (GB)	£4,690	126	1/3
14 Nov 12	Kempton (AW)	1/10	11/10F	won ½	Jamie Spencer	Andrew Balding	Betdaq Casino Games/British Stallion Studs E B F Maiden Stakes (Div I)	Class 5	Flat AW	7f	Standard	9-3	-	-	Short Squeeze (IRE)	£3,170	57	2/9
18 Sep 12	Folkestone	2/14	8/1	1½	Jamie Spencer	Andrew Balding	oldpotegatestation.co.uk Maiden Stakes	Class 5	Flat Turf	7f	Good to Firm	9-3	-	-	Banovallum (GB)	£2,386	-	1/12

4/152 Jul 16 · Sandown14/1
Coral Challenge (Handicap)
Class 21mSoft
All fields
Date
2 Jul 16
Course
Sandown
Pos
4/15
SP
14/1
Btn
2¼
Jockey
Oisin Murphy
Trainer
Andrew Balding
Race
Coral Challenge (Handicap)
Class
Class 2
Type
Flat Turf
Dist
1m
Going
Soft
Wgt
8-6
OR
92
Headgear
-
Winner / 2nd
Secret Art (IRE)
Winner prize
£43,113
Days
29
Future form
0/13
9/123 Jun 16 · Epsom10/1
Investec Mile (Handicap)
Class 21m½fGood to Soft
All fields
Date
3 Jun 16
Course
Epsom
Pos
9/12
SP
10/1
Btn
5¾
Jockey
David Probert
Trainer
Andrew Balding
Race
Investec Mile (Handicap)
Class
Class 2
Type
Flat Turf
Dist
1m½f
Going
Good to Soft
Wgt
9-0
OR
92
Headgear
-
Winner / 2nd
Examiner (IRE)
Winner prize
£24,900
Days
139
Future form
0/11
4/816 Jan 16 · Lingfield (AW)7/4F
Ladbrokes Handicap
Class 21mStandard
All fields
Date
16 Jan 16
Course
Lingfield (AW)
Pos
4/8
SP
7/4F
Btn
1
Jockey
Adam Kirby
Trainer
Andrew Balding
Race
Ladbrokes Handicap
Class
Class 2
Type
Flat AW
Dist
1m
Going
Standard
Wgt
9-2
OR
92
Headgear
-
Winner / 2nd
Forceful Appeal (USA)
Winner prize
£11,972
Days
19
Future form
0/7
3/828 Dec 15 · Lingfield (AW)6/1
Ladbrokes Handicap
Class 21mStandard
All fields
Date
28 Dec 15
Course
Lingfield (AW)
Pos
3/8
SP
6/1
Btn
4¼
Jockey
Oisin Murphy
Trainer
Andrew Balding
Race
Ladbrokes Handicap
Class
Class 2
Type
Flat AW
Dist
1m
Going
Standard
Wgt
9-6
OR
93
Headgear
-
Winner / 2nd
Mulzamm (IRE)
Winner prize
£11,972
Days
35
Future form
0/7
8/1223 Nov 15 · Chelmsford (AW)9/1
Bet totequadpot Handicap
Class 21mStandard
All fields
Date
23 Nov 15
Course
Chelmsford (AW)
Pos
8/12
SP
9/1
Btn
7½
Jockey
Oisin Murphy
Trainer
Andrew Balding
Race
Bet totequadpot Handicap
Class
Class 2
Type
Flat AW
Dist
1m
Going
Standard
Wgt
8-11
OR
95
Headgear
-
Winner / 2nd
Mindurownbusiness (IRE)
Winner prize
£29,111
Days
48
Future form
1/11
4/56 Oct 15 · Leicester6/4F
Squirrel Handicap
Class 21mSoft
All fields
Date
6 Oct 15
Course
Leicester
Pos
4/5
SP
6/4F
Btn
10¾
Jockey
David Probert
Trainer
Andrew Balding
Race
Squirrel Handicap
Class
Class 2
Type
Flat Turf
Dist
1m
Going
Soft
Wgt
9-2
OR
96
Headgear
-
Winner / 2nd
Beach Bar (IRE)
Winner prize
£15,753
Days
17
Future form
0/3
2/1119 Sep 15 · Ayr5/1
William Hill Ayrshire Handicap
Class 21mGood
All fields
Date
19 Sep 15
Course
Ayr
Pos
2/11
SP
5/1
Btn
hd
Jockey
David Probert
Trainer
Andrew Balding
Race
William Hill Ayrshire Handicap
Class
Class 2
Type
Flat Turf
Dist
1m
Going
Good
Wgt
9-2
OR
94
Headgear
-
Winner / 2nd
Mutasayyid (GB)
Winner prize
£15,563
Days
30
Future form
0/9
4/1820 Aug 15 · York16/1
Clipper Logistics Stakes (Handicap)
Class 21mGood to Soft
All fields
Date
20 Aug 15
Course
York
Pos
4/18
SP
16/1
Btn
3¼
Jockey
David Probert
Trainer
Andrew Balding
Race
Clipper Logistics Stakes (Handicap)
Class
Class 2
Type
Flat Turf
Dist
1m
Going
Good to Soft
Wgt
8-12
OR
95
Headgear
-
Winner / 2nd
Chil The Kite (GB)
Winner prize
£52,913
Days
47
Future form
3/17
6/124 Jul 15 · Sandown33/1
Coral Challenge (Handicap)
Class 21mGood to Firm
All fields
Date
4 Jul 15
Course
Sandown
Pos
6/12
SP
33/1
Btn
2¾
Jockey
David Probert
Trainer
Andrew Balding
Race
Coral Challenge (Handicap)
Class
Class 2
Type
Flat Turf
Dist
1m
Going
Good to Firm
Wgt
8-12
OR
95
Headgear
-
Winner / 2nd
Basem (GB)
Winner prize
£46,688
Days
92
Future form
2/11
10/123 Apr 15 · Lingfield (AW)25/1
Ladbrokes All-Weather Mile Championships Conditions Stakes
Class 21mStandard
All fields
Date
3 Apr 15
Course
Lingfield (AW)
Pos
10/12
SP
25/1
Btn
3¾
Jockey
David Probert
Trainer
Andrew Balding
Race
Ladbrokes All-Weather Mile Championships Conditions Stakes
Class
Class 2
Type
Flat AW
Dist
1m
Going
Standard
Wgt
9-5
OR
95
Headgear
-
Winner / 2nd
Grey Mirage (GB)
Winner prize
£93,375
Days
27
Future form
1/11
10/107 Mar 15 · Wolverhampton (AW)5/1
Ladbrokes Lincoln Trial Handicap (Tapeta)
Class 21m½fStandard
All fields
Date
7 Mar 15
Course
Wolverhampton (AW)
Pos
10/10
SP
5/1
Btn
8½
Jockey
David Probert
Trainer
Andrew Balding
Race
Ladbrokes Lincoln Trial Handicap (Tapeta)
Class
Class 2
Type
Flat AW
Dist
1m½f
Going
Standard
Wgt
9-0
OR
95
Headgear
-
Winner / 2nd
Mindurownbusiness (IRE)
Winner prize
£31,125
Days
21
Future form
1/8
4/1214 Feb 15 · Lingfield (AW)11/4F
Ladbrokes Handicap
Class 21mStandard
All fields
Date
14 Feb 15
Course
Lingfield (AW)
Pos
4/12
SP
11/4F
Btn
2¾
Jockey
David Probert
Trainer
Andrew Balding
Race
Ladbrokes Handicap
Class
Class 2
Type
Flat AW
Dist
1m
Going
Standard
Wgt
9-2
OR
95
Headgear
h
Winner / 2nd
Mindurownbusiness (IRE)
Winner prize
£11,972
Days
28
Future form
2/11
3/717 Jan 15 · Lingfield (AW)5/4F
Ladbrokes Handicap
Class 21mStandard
All fields
Date
17 Jan 15
Course
Lingfield (AW)
Pos
3/7
SP
5/4F
Btn
2
Jockey
David Probert
Trainer
Andrew Balding
Race
Ladbrokes Handicap
Class
Class 2
Type
Flat AW
Dist
1m
Going
Standard
Wgt
9-2
OR
95
Headgear
-
Winner / 2nd
Lunar Deity (GB)
Winner prize
£11,972
Days
20
Future form
1/6
1/928 Dec 14 · Lingfield (AW)9/4F
Ladbrokes Handicap
Class 21mStandard
All fields
Date
28 Dec 14
Course
Lingfield (AW)
Pos
1/9
SP
9/4F
Btn
won 2
Jockey
David Probert
Trainer
Andrew Balding
Race
Ladbrokes Handicap
Class
Class 2
Type
Flat AW
Dist
1m
Going
Standard
Wgt
8-9
OR
88
Headgear
-
Winner / 2nd
Tigers Tale (IRE)
Winner prize
£11,972
Days
29
Future form
0/8
1/929 Nov 14 · Wolverhampton (AW)11/2
Ladbrokes Handicap (Tapeta)
Class 21m½fStandard
All fields
Date
29 Nov 14
Course
Wolverhampton (AW)
Pos
1/9
SP
11/2
Btn
won 2½
Jockey
David Probert
Trainer
Andrew Balding
Race
Ladbrokes Handicap (Tapeta)
Class
Class 2
Type
Flat AW
Dist
1m½f
Going
Standard
Wgt
8-9
OR
83
Headgear
-
Winner / 2nd
Flow (USA)
Winner prize
£11,828
Days
21
Future form
1/8
12/218 Nov 14 · Doncaster4/1F
Betfred Bingo Apprentice Handicap
Class 37fHeavy
All fields
Date
8 Nov 14
Course
Doncaster
Pos
12/21
SP
4/1F
Btn
14¾
Jockey
Kieran Shoemark
Trainer
Andrew Balding
Race
Betfred Bingo Apprentice Handicap
Class
Class 3
Type
Flat Turf
Dist
7f
Going
Heavy
Wgt
8-10
OR
83
Headgear
-
Winner / 2nd
Mujazif (IRE)
Winner prize
£16,173
Days
22
Future form
1/19
1/1317 Oct 14 · Haydock7/2
St Helens College Skills Show Experience Handicap
Class 31mSoft
All fields
Date
17 Oct 14
Course
Haydock
Pos
1/13
SP
7/2
Btn
won nk
Jockey
David Probert
Trainer
Andrew Balding
Race
St Helens College Skills Show Experience Handicap
Class
Class 3
Type
Flat Turf
Dist
1m
Going
Soft
Wgt
8-7
OR
80
Headgear
-
Winner / 2nd
Big Baz (IRE)
Winner prize
£8,086
Days
11
Future form
1/12
2/136 Oct 14 · Windsor8/1
Get £10 Free At Unibet Poker Handicap
Class 41mSoft
All fields
Date
6 Oct 14
Course
Windsor
Pos
2/13
SP
8/1
Btn
¾
Jockey
Oisin Murphy
Trainer
Andrew Balding
Race
Get £10 Free At Unibet Poker Handicap
Class
Class 4
Type
Flat Turf
Dist
1m
Going
Soft
Wgt
9-5
OR
78
Headgear
-
Winner / 2nd
Donncha (IRE)
Winner prize
£4,852
Days
127
Future form
4/10
9/91 Jun 14 · Listowel (IRE)7/2J
Follow Listowel Races On Facebook Handicap
Handicap (unclassified)1mGood
All fields
Date
1 Jun 14
Course
Listowel (IRE)
Pos
9/9
SP
7/2J
Btn
18
Jockey
Ross Coakley
Trainer
Johnny Murtagh
Race
Follow Listowel Races On Facebook Handicap
Class
Handicap (unclassified)
Type
Flat Turf
Dist
1m
Going
Good
Wgt
8-13
OR
79
Headgear
-
Winner / 2nd
Talitha Kum (IRE)
Winner prize
€10,350
Days
21
Future form
0/7
5/1511 May 14 · Leopardstown (IRE)6/1
PFH Technology Group Handicap
Handicap (unclassified)7fYielding to Soft
All fields
Date
11 May 14
Course
Leopardstown (IRE)
Pos
5/15
SP
6/1
Btn
5
Jockey
Richard Hughes
Trainer
Johnny Murtagh
Race
PFH Technology Group Handicap
Class
Handicap (unclassified)
Type
Flat Turf
Dist
7f
Going
Yielding to Soft
Wgt
9-8
OR
79
Headgear
-
Winner / 2nd
Harley's Harley (IRE)
Winner prize
€7,245
Days
13
Future form
1/14
4/1428 Apr 14 · Naas (IRE)8/1
Tote Punchestown Preview At Naas Handicap
Handicap (unclassified)7fGood
All fields
Date
28 Apr 14
Course
Naas (IRE)
Pos
4/14
SP
8/1
Btn
4
Jockey
Ross Coakley
Trainer
Johnny Murtagh
Race
Tote Punchestown Preview At Naas Handicap
Class
Handicap (unclassified)
Type
Flat Turf
Dist
7f
Going
Good
Wgt
8-3
OR
80
Headgear
-
Winner / 2nd
Intensical (IRE)
Winner prize
€13,000
Days
24
Future form
1/13
6/84 Apr 14 · Dundalk (AW) (IRE)9/2
iRadio Race Night D'Arcy Derby Rated Race
Non-handicap (unclassified)1mStandard
All fields
Date
4 Apr 14
Course
Dundalk (AW) (IRE)
Pos
6/8
SP
9/2
Btn
4½
Jockey
N G McCullagh
Trainer
Johnny Murtagh
Race
iRadio Race Night D'Arcy Derby Rated Race
Class
Non-handicap (unclassified)
Type
Flat AW
Dist
1m
Going
Standard
Wgt
9-7
OR
82
Headgear
-
Winner / 2nd
Our Manekineko (GB)
Winner prize
€6,900
Days
161
Future form
0/6
3/1025 Oct 13 · Doncaster7/2
European Association of Racing Schools Apprentice Handicap
Class 41mSoft
All fields
Date
25 Oct 13
Course
Doncaster
Pos
3/10
SP
7/2
Btn
6
Jockey
Gary Halpin
Trainer
Andrew Balding
Race
European Association of Racing Schools Apprentice Handicap
Class
Class 4
Type
Flat Turf
Dist
1m
Going
Soft
Wgt
9-0
OR
80
Headgear
h
Winner / 2nd
Hefner (IRE)
Winner prize
£6,469
Days
18
Future form
0/8
3/147 Oct 13 · Windsor3/1F
Ladies Of Leasing Handicap
Class 41mGood
All fields
Date
7 Oct 13
Course
Windsor
Pos
3/14
SP
3/1F
Btn
¾
Jockey
Oisin Murphy
Trainer
Andrew Balding
Race
Ladies Of Leasing Handicap
Class
Class 4
Type
Flat Turf
Dist
1m
Going
Good
Wgt
8-13
OR
80
Headgear
h
Winner / 2nd
Investment Expert (IRE)
Winner prize
£4,690
Days
8
Future form
2/12
2/629 Sep 13 · Epsom7/2
totequadpot Four Places In Four Races Handicap
Class 31m½fGood
All fields
Date
29 Sep 13
Course
Epsom
Pos
2/6
SP
7/2
Btn
3½
Jockey
David Probert
Trainer
Andrew Balding
Race
totequadpot Four Places In Four Races Handicap
Class
Class 3
Type
Flat Turf
Dist
1m½f
Going
Good
Wgt
9-0
OR
80
Headgear
h
Winner / 2nd
Thouwra (IRE)
Winner prize
£9,338
Days
59
Future form
1/5
6/161 Aug 13 · Goodwood25/1
Tatler Stakes (Handicap)
Class 27fGood
All fields
Date
1 Aug 13
Course
Goodwood
Pos
6/16
SP
25/1
Btn
6¼
Jockey
David Probert
Trainer
Andrew Balding
Race
Tatler Stakes (Handicap)
Class
Class 2
Type
Flat Turf
Dist
7f
Going
Good
Wgt
8-5
OR
82
Headgear
h
Winner / 2nd
Majestic Moon (IRE)
Winner prize
£15,563
Days
72
Future form
2/15
5/521 May 13 · Pontefract11/2
Tony Lewis & Our Best Pal Handicap
Class 41mGood
All fields
Date
21 May 13
Course
Pontefract
Pos
5/5
SP
11/2
Btn
dist
Jockey
Richard Hughes
Trainer
Andrew Balding
Race
Tony Lewis & Our Best Pal Handicap
Class
Class 4
Type
Flat Turf
Dist
1m
Going
Good
Wgt
9-7
OR
82
Headgear
-
Winner / 2nd
Stepping Ahead (FR)
Winner prize
£5,175
Days
41
Future form
0/4
3/1010 Apr 13 · Lingfield (AW)7/4F
Follow Us On Twitter @LingfieldPark Handicap
Class 47fStandard
All fields
Date
10 Apr 13
Course
Lingfield (AW)
Pos
3/10
SP
7/4F
Btn
1¼
Jockey
Jimmy Fortune
Trainer
Andrew Balding
Race
Follow Us On Twitter @LingfieldPark Handicap
Class
Class 4
Type
Flat AW
Dist
7f
Going
Standard
Wgt
9-6
OR
82
Headgear
-
Winner / 2nd
Intimidate (GB)
Winner prize
£4,690
Days
21
Future form
0/8
1/520 Mar 13 · Kempton (AW)5/2
Back And Lay At betdaq.com Handicap
Class 47fStandard
All fields
Date
20 Mar 13
Course
Kempton (AW)
Pos
1/5
SP
5/2
Btn
won ½
Jockey
Jamie Spencer
Trainer
Andrew Balding
Race
Back And Lay At betdaq.com Handicap
Class
Class 4
Type
Flat AW
Dist
7f
Going
Standard
Wgt
9-5
OR
79
Headgear
-
Winner / 2nd
Isis Blue (GB)
Winner prize
£4,690
Days
126
Future form
1/3
1/1014 Nov 12 · Kempton (AW)11/10F
Betdaq Casino Games/British Stallion Studs E B F Maiden Stakes (Div I)
Class 57fStandard
All fields
Date
14 Nov 12
Course
Kempton (AW)
Pos
1/10
SP
11/10F
Btn
won ½
Jockey
Jamie Spencer
Trainer
Andrew Balding
Race
Betdaq Casino Games/British Stallion Studs E B F Maiden Stakes (Div I)
Class
Class 5
Type
Flat AW
Dist
7f
Going
Standard
Wgt
9-3
OR
-
Headgear
-
Winner / 2nd
Short Squeeze (IRE)
Winner prize
£3,170
Days
57
Future form
2/9
2/1418 Sep 12 · Folkestone8/1
oldpotegatestation.co.uk Maiden Stakes
Class 57fGood to Firm
All fields
Date
18 Sep 12
Course
Folkestone
Pos
2/14
SP
8/1
Btn
1½
Jockey
Jamie Spencer
Trainer
Andrew Balding
Race
oldpotegatestation.co.uk Maiden Stakes
Class
Class 5
Type
Flat Turf
Dist
7f
Going
Good to Firm
Wgt
9-3
OR
-
Headgear
-
Winner / 2nd
Banovallum (GB)
Winner prize
£2,386
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
23 Nov 15	Chelmsford (AW)	Bet totequadpot Handicap	8/12	Realize (GB)	6	10 Dec 15	Chelmsford (AW)	Scoop6Soccer Handicap
20 Aug 15	York	Clipper Logistics Stakes (Handicap)	4/18	Kelinni (IRE)	3	12 Sep 15	Leopardstown (IRE)	Irish Stallion Farms European Breeders Fund "Sovereign Path" Handicap
20 Aug 15	York	Clipper Logistics Stakes (Handicap)	4/18	You're Fired (IRE)	12	9 Oct 15	York	Stan James Bet On Your Mobile Stakes (Handicap)
20 Aug 15	York	Clipper Logistics Stakes (Handicap)	4/18	Bronze Angel (IRE)	15	12 Sep 15	Doncaster	Potter Logistics 50 Glorious Years Handicap
4 Jul 15	Sandown	Coral Challenge (Handicap)	6/12	Master Carpenter (IRE)	3	11 Jul 15	York	56th John Smith's Cup (Heritage Handicap)
4 Jul 15	Sandown	Coral Challenge (Handicap)	6/12	Halation (IRE)	4	8 Aug 15	Ascot	Dubai Duty Free Shergar Cup Mile (Handicap)
3 Apr 15	Lingfield (AW)	Ladbrokes All-Weather Mile Championships Conditions Stakes	10/12	Mindurownbusiness (IRE)	9	14 Nov 15	Lingfield (AW)	Ladbrokes Handicap
7 Mar 15	Wolverhampton (AW)	Ladbrokes Lincoln Trial Handicap (Tapeta)	10/10	Pearl Nation (USA)	7	25 Mar 15	Southwell (AW)	Ladbrokes Handicap
14 Feb 15	Lingfield (AW)	Ladbrokes Handicap	4/12	Mindurownbusiness (IRE)	1	7 Mar 15	Wolverhampton (AW)	Ladbrokes Lincoln Trial Handicap (Tapeta)
14 Feb 15	Lingfield (AW)	Ladbrokes Handicap	4/12	Halation (IRE)	7	28 Feb 15	Lingfield (AW)	Ladbrokes Handicap
17 Jan 15	Lingfield (AW)	Ladbrokes Handicap	3/7	Claim The Roses (USA)	7	10 Mar 15	Wolverhampton (AW)	Ladbrokes Handicap (Tapeta)
29 Nov 14	Wolverhampton (AW)	Ladbrokes Handicap (Tapeta)	1/9	Earth Drummer (IRE)	3	13 Dec 14	Wolverhampton (AW)	Coral Handicap
8 Nov 14	Doncaster	Betfred Bingo Apprentice Handicap	12/21	Personal Touch (GB)	9	28 Mar 15	Chelmsford (AW)	toteexacta Pick The 1 2 Handicap
17 Oct 14	Haydock	St Helens College Skills Show Experience Handicap	1/13	Big Baz (IRE)	2	15 Nov 14	Lingfield (AW)	Ladbrokes Handicap
6 Oct 14	Windsor	Get £10 Free At Unibet Poker Handicap	2/13	Unison (IRE)	5	31 Oct 14	Newmarket	George Rogers Mobile Catering Handicap
6 Oct 14	Windsor	Get £10 Free At Unibet Poker Handicap	2/13	Craftsmanship (FR)	6	28 Oct 14	Windsor	Happy 75th Birthday David Nicholson Handicap (Div II)
6 Oct 14	Windsor	Get £10 Free At Unibet Poker Handicap	2/13	Ice Slice (IRE)	7	24 Oct 14	Newbury	TKP Surfacing Handicap
6 Oct 14	Windsor	Get £10 Free At Unibet Poker Handicap	2/13	Set The Trend (GB)	8	22 Oct 14	Kempton (AW)	BetBright Live The Moment Handicap
11 May 14	Leopardstown (IRE)	PFH Technology Group Handicap	5/15	Kanes Pass (IRE)	14	7 Jul 14	Roscommon (IRE)	I.T.B.A. Western Region Fillies Handicap
28 Apr 14	Naas (IRE)	Tote Punchestown Preview At Naas Handicap	4/14	Lean And Keen (IRE)	2	23 May 14	Cork (IRE)	Cork Racecourse Handicap
7 Oct 13	Windsor	Ladies Of Leasing Handicap	3/14	First Post (IRE)	6	13 Oct 13	Goodwood	GWA Cars And Finance Stakes (Handicap)
7 Oct 13	Windsor	Ladies Of Leasing Handicap	3/14	Collodi (GER)	11	21 Oct 13	Windsor	Celebrating Gibbo's Stag Handicap (Div II)
29 Sep 13	Epsom	totequadpot Four Places In Four Races Handicap	2/6	Hartwright (GB)	6	22 Oct 13	Lingfield (AW)	P&M Electrical Selling Stakes
1 Aug 13	Goodwood	Tatler Stakes (Handicap)	6/16	Firmdecisions (IRE)	7	19 Dec 13	Kempton (AW)	BetVictor.com Non-Runner Free Bet Cheltenham 2014 Handicap
1 Aug 13	Goodwood	Tatler Stakes (Handicap)	6/16	Correspondent (GB)	13	17 Aug 13	Chester	Archery Handicap
20 Mar 13	Kempton (AW)	Back And Lay At betdaq.com Handicap	1/5	Flashlight (IRE)	4	2 Apr 13	Southwell (AW)	32Red Handicap
14 Nov 12	Kempton (AW)	Betdaq Casino Games/British Stallion Studs E B F Maiden Stakes (Div I)	1/10	Zeus Magic (GB)	5	28 Nov 12	Lingfield (AW)	British Stallion Studs Supporting British Racing E B F Maiden Stakes (Div II)
14 Nov 12	Kempton (AW)	Betdaq Casino Games/British Stallion Studs E B F Maiden Stakes (Div I)	1/10	Jakey (IRE)	7	29 Sep 13	Epsom	totepool Sir David Prosser Maiden Stakes
18 Sep 12	Folkestone	oldpotegatestation.co.uk Maiden Stakes	2/14	Country Western (GB)	6	30 Mar 13	Kempton (AW)	Mascot Grand National 06.05.13 Maiden Stakes

8/1223 Nov 15 · Chelmsford (AW)
Bet totequadpot Handicap
All fields
Date
23 Nov 15
Course
Chelmsford (AW)
Race
Bet totequadpot Handicap
This horse
8/12
Winner next time
Realize (GB)
Their pos
6
Won on
10 Dec 15
At
Chelmsford (AW)
Race won
Scoop6Soccer Handicap
4/1820 Aug 15 · York
Clipper Logistics Stakes (Handicap)
All fields
Date
20 Aug 15
Course
York
Race
Clipper Logistics Stakes (Handicap)
This horse
4/18
Winner next time
Kelinni (IRE)
Their pos
3
Won on
12 Sep 15
At
Leopardstown (IRE)
Race won
Irish Stallion Farms European Breeders Fund "Sovereign Path" Handicap
4/1820 Aug 15 · York
Clipper Logistics Stakes (Handicap)
All fields
Date
20 Aug 15
Course
York
Race
Clipper Logistics Stakes (Handicap)
This horse
4/18
Winner next time
You're Fired (IRE)
Their pos
12
Won on
9 Oct 15
At
York
Race won
Stan James Bet On Your Mobile Stakes (Handicap)
4/1820 Aug 15 · York
Clipper Logistics Stakes (Handicap)
All fields
Date
20 Aug 15
Course
York
Race
Clipper Logistics Stakes (Handicap)
This horse
4/18
Winner next time
Bronze Angel (IRE)
Their pos
15
Won on
12 Sep 15
At
Doncaster
Race won
Potter Logistics 50 Glorious Years Handicap
6/124 Jul 15 · Sandown
Coral Challenge (Handicap)
All fields
Date
4 Jul 15
Course
Sandown
Race
Coral Challenge (Handicap)
This horse
6/12
Winner next time
Master Carpenter (IRE)
Their pos
3
Won on
11 Jul 15
At
York
Race won
56th John Smith's Cup (Heritage Handicap)
6/124 Jul 15 · Sandown
Coral Challenge (Handicap)
All fields
Date
4 Jul 15
Course
Sandown
Race
Coral Challenge (Handicap)
This horse
6/12
Winner next time
Halation (IRE)
Their pos
4
Won on
8 Aug 15
At
Ascot
Race won
Dubai Duty Free Shergar Cup Mile (Handicap)
10/123 Apr 15 · Lingfield (AW)
Ladbrokes All-Weather Mile Championships Conditions Stakes
All fields
Date
3 Apr 15
Course
Lingfield (AW)
Race
Ladbrokes All-Weather Mile Championships Conditions Stakes
This horse
10/12
Winner next time
Mindurownbusiness (IRE)
Their pos
9
Won on
14 Nov 15
At
Lingfield (AW)
Race won
Ladbrokes Handicap
10/107 Mar 15 · Wolverhampton (AW)
Ladbrokes Lincoln Trial Handicap (Tapeta)
All fields
Date
7 Mar 15
Course
Wolverhampton (AW)
Race
Ladbrokes Lincoln Trial Handicap (Tapeta)
This horse
10/10
Winner next time
Pearl Nation (USA)
Their pos
7
Won on
25 Mar 15
At
Southwell (AW)
Race won
Ladbrokes Handicap
4/1214 Feb 15 · Lingfield (AW)
Ladbrokes Handicap
All fields
Date
14 Feb 15
Course
Lingfield (AW)
Race
Ladbrokes Handicap
This horse
4/12
Winner next time
Mindurownbusiness (IRE)
Their pos
1
Won on
7 Mar 15
At
Wolverhampton (AW)
Race won
Ladbrokes Lincoln Trial Handicap (Tapeta)
4/1214 Feb 15 · Lingfield (AW)
Ladbrokes Handicap
All fields
Date
14 Feb 15
Course
Lingfield (AW)
Race
Ladbrokes Handicap
This horse
4/12
Winner next time
Halation (IRE)
Their pos
7
Won on
28 Feb 15
At
Lingfield (AW)
Race won
Ladbrokes Handicap
3/717 Jan 15 · Lingfield (AW)
Ladbrokes Handicap
All fields
Date
17 Jan 15
Course
Lingfield (AW)
Race
Ladbrokes Handicap
This horse
3/7
Winner next time
Claim The Roses (USA)
Their pos
7
Won on
10 Mar 15
At
Wolverhampton (AW)
Race won
Ladbrokes Handicap (Tapeta)
1/929 Nov 14 · Wolverhampton (AW)
Ladbrokes Handicap (Tapeta)
All fields
Date
29 Nov 14
Course
Wolverhampton (AW)
Race
Ladbrokes Handicap (Tapeta)
This horse
1/9
Winner next time
Earth Drummer (IRE)
Their pos
3
Won on
13 Dec 14
At
Wolverhampton (AW)
Race won
Coral Handicap
12/218 Nov 14 · Doncaster
Betfred Bingo Apprentice Handicap
All fields
Date
8 Nov 14
Course
Doncaster
Race
Betfred Bingo Apprentice Handicap
This horse
12/21
Winner next time
Personal Touch (GB)
Their pos
9
Won on
28 Mar 15
At
Chelmsford (AW)
Race won
toteexacta Pick The 1 2 Handicap
1/1317 Oct 14 · Haydock
St Helens College Skills Show Experience Handicap
All fields
Date
17 Oct 14
Course
Haydock
Race
St Helens College Skills Show Experience Handicap
This horse
1/13
Winner next time
Big Baz (IRE)
Their pos
2
Won on
15 Nov 14
At
Lingfield (AW)
Race won
Ladbrokes Handicap
2/136 Oct 14 · Windsor
Get £10 Free At Unibet Poker Handicap
All fields
Date
6 Oct 14
Course
Windsor
Race
Get £10 Free At Unibet Poker Handicap
This horse
2/13
Winner next time
Unison (IRE)
Their pos
5
Won on
31 Oct 14
At
Newmarket
Race won
George Rogers Mobile Catering Handicap
2/136 Oct 14 · Windsor
Get £10 Free At Unibet Poker Handicap
All fields
Date
6 Oct 14
Course
Windsor
Race
Get £10 Free At Unibet Poker Handicap
This horse
2/13
Winner next time
Craftsmanship (FR)
Their pos
6
Won on
28 Oct 14
At
Windsor
Race won
Happy 75th Birthday David Nicholson Handicap (Div II)
2/136 Oct 14 · Windsor
Get £10 Free At Unibet Poker Handicap
All fields
Date
6 Oct 14
Course
Windsor
Race
Get £10 Free At Unibet Poker Handicap
This horse
2/13
Winner next time
Ice Slice (IRE)
Their pos
7
Won on
24 Oct 14
At
Newbury
Race won
TKP Surfacing Handicap
2/136 Oct 14 · Windsor
Get £10 Free At Unibet Poker Handicap
All fields
Date
6 Oct 14
Course
Windsor
Race
Get £10 Free At Unibet Poker Handicap
This horse
2/13
Winner next time
Set The Trend (GB)
Their pos
8
Won on
22 Oct 14
At
Kempton (AW)
Race won
BetBright Live The Moment Handicap
5/1511 May 14 · Leopardstown (IRE)
PFH Technology Group Handicap
All fields
Date
11 May 14
Course
Leopardstown (IRE)
Race
PFH Technology Group Handicap
This horse
5/15
Winner next time
Kanes Pass (IRE)
Their pos
14
Won on
7 Jul 14
At
Roscommon (IRE)
Race won
I.T.B.A. Western Region Fillies Handicap
4/1428 Apr 14 · Naas (IRE)
Tote Punchestown Preview At Naas Handicap
All fields
Date
28 Apr 14
Course
Naas (IRE)
Race
Tote Punchestown Preview At Naas Handicap
This horse
4/14
Winner next time
Lean And Keen (IRE)
Their pos
2
Won on
23 May 14
At
Cork (IRE)
Race won
Cork Racecourse Handicap
3/147 Oct 13 · Windsor
Ladies Of Leasing Handicap
All fields
Date
7 Oct 13
Course
Windsor
Race
Ladies Of Leasing Handicap
This horse
3/14
Winner next time
First Post (IRE)
Their pos
6
Won on
13 Oct 13
At
Goodwood
Race won
GWA Cars And Finance Stakes (Handicap)
3/147 Oct 13 · Windsor
Ladies Of Leasing Handicap
All fields
Date
7 Oct 13
Course
Windsor
Race
Ladies Of Leasing Handicap
This horse
3/14
Winner next time
Collodi (GER)
Their pos
11
Won on
21 Oct 13
At
Windsor
Race won
Celebrating Gibbo's Stag Handicap (Div II)
2/629 Sep 13 · Epsom
totequadpot Four Places In Four Races Handicap
All fields
Date
29 Sep 13
Course
Epsom
Race
totequadpot Four Places In Four Races Handicap
This horse
2/6
Winner next time
Hartwright (GB)
Their pos
6
Won on
22 Oct 13
At
Lingfield (AW)
Race won
P&M Electrical Selling Stakes
6/161 Aug 13 · Goodwood
Tatler Stakes (Handicap)
All fields
Date
1 Aug 13
Course
Goodwood
Race
Tatler Stakes (Handicap)
This horse
6/16
Winner next time
Firmdecisions (IRE)
Their pos
7
Won on
19 Dec 13
At
Kempton (AW)
Race won
BetVictor.com Non-Runner Free Bet Cheltenham 2014 Handicap
6/161 Aug 13 · Goodwood
Tatler Stakes (Handicap)
All fields
Date
1 Aug 13
Course
Goodwood
Race
Tatler Stakes (Handicap)
This horse
6/16
Winner next time
Correspondent (GB)
Their pos
13
Won on
17 Aug 13
At
Chester
Race won
Archery Handicap
1/520 Mar 13 · Kempton (AW)
Back And Lay At betdaq.com Handicap
All fields
Date
20 Mar 13
Course
Kempton (AW)
Race
Back And Lay At betdaq.com Handicap
This horse
1/5
Winner next time
Flashlight (IRE)
Their pos
4
Won on
2 Apr 13
At
Southwell (AW)
Race won
32Red Handicap
1/1014 Nov 12 · Kempton (AW)
Betdaq Casino Games/British Stallion Studs E B F Maiden Stakes (Div I)
All fields
Date
14 Nov 12
Course
Kempton (AW)
Race
Betdaq Casino Games/British Stallion Studs E B F Maiden Stakes (Div I)
This horse
1/10
Winner next time
Zeus Magic (GB)
Their pos
5
Won on
28 Nov 12
At
Lingfield (AW)
Race won
British Stallion Studs Supporting British Racing E B F Maiden Stakes (Div II)
1/1014 Nov 12 · Kempton (AW)
Betdaq Casino Games/British Stallion Studs E B F Maiden Stakes (Div I)
All fields
Date
14 Nov 12
Course
Kempton (AW)
Race
Betdaq Casino Games/British Stallion Studs E B F Maiden Stakes (Div I)
This horse
1/10
Winner next time
Jakey (IRE)
Their pos
7
Won on
29 Sep 13
At
Epsom
Race won
totepool Sir David Prosser Maiden Stakes
2/1418 Sep 12 · Folkestone
oldpotegatestation.co.uk Maiden Stakes
All fields
Date
18 Sep 12
Course
Folkestone
Race
oldpotegatestation.co.uk Maiden Stakes
This horse
2/14
Winner next time
Country Western (GB)
Their pos
6
Won on
30 Mar 13
At
Kempton (AW)
Race won
Mascot Grand National 06.05.13 Maiden 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	Moved from	First run	Last run	First run for yard	OR first run	OR last run	Best OR	Runs	Wins	2nd	3rd	Win %	Place %	Prize GB (£)	Prize IRE (€)
Andrew Balding	J P Murtagh	6 Oct 14	2 Jul 16	2/13	78	92	96	18	3	2	2	16.7%	33.3%	£52,619	€0
Johnny Murtagh	Andrew Balding	4 Apr 14	1 Jun 14	6/8	82	79	82	4	0	0	0	0.0%	0.0%	£0	€600
Andrew Balding	-	18 Sep 12	25 Oct 13	2/14	79	80	82	9	2	2	3	22.2%	77.8%	£14,010	€0

Andrew Balding

Trainer: Andrew Balding
Moved from: J P Murtagh
First run: 6 Oct 14
Last run: 2 Jul 16
First run for yard: 2/13
OR first run: 78
OR last run: 92
Best OR: 96
Runs: 18
Wins: 3
2nd: 2
3rd: 2
Win %: 16.7%
Place %: 33.3%
Prize GB (£): £52,619
Prize IRE (€): €0

Johnny Murtagh

Trainer: Johnny Murtagh
Moved from: Andrew Balding
First run: 4 Apr 14
Last run: 1 Jun 14
First run for yard: 6/8
OR first run: 82
OR last run: 79
Best OR: 82
Runs: 4
Wins: 0
2nd: 0
3rd: 0
Win %: 0.0%
Place %: 0.0%
Prize GB (£): £0
Prize IRE (€): €600

Andrew Balding

Trainer: Andrew Balding
First run: 18 Sep 12
Last run: 25 Oct 13
First run for yard: 2/14
OR first run: 79
OR last run: 80
Best OR: 82
Runs: 9
Wins: 2
2nd: 2
3rd: 3
Win %: 22.2%
Place %: 77.8%
Prize GB (£): £14,010
Prize IRE (€): €0

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Career summary by code (GB & IRE)

Code	Runs	Wins	2nd	3rd	Win %	Place %	Prize GB (£)	Prize IRE (€)	Best OR	First run	Last run
Flat	31	5	4	5	16.1%	41.9%	£66,629	€600	96	18 Sep 12	2 Jul 16

Flat

Code: Flat
Runs: 31
Wins: 5
2nd: 4
3rd: 5
Win %: 16.1%
Place %: 41.9%
Prize GB (£): £66,629
Prize IRE (€): €600
Best OR: 96
First run: 18 Sep 12
Last run: 2 Jul 16

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By race type

Race type	Runs	Wins	2nd	3rd	Win %	Place %	Prize GB (£)	Prize IRE (€)
Flat Turf	18	1	4	2	5.6%	38.9%	£28,895	€600
Flat AW	13	4	0	3	30.8%	46.2%	£37,734	€0

Flat Turf

Race type: Flat Turf
Runs: 18
Wins: 1
2nd: 4
3rd: 2
Win %: 5.6%
Place %: 38.9%
Prize GB (£): £28,895
Prize IRE (€): €600

Flat AW

Race type: Flat AW
Runs: 13
Wins: 4
2nd: 0
3rd: 3
Win %: 30.8%
Place %: 46.2%
Prize GB (£): £37,734
Prize IRE (€): €0

By going

Going	Runs	Wins	2nd	3rd	Win %	Place %	Prize GB (£)	Prize IRE (€)
Good to Firm	2	0	1	0	0.0%	50.0%	£1,582	€0
Good	7	0	2	1	0.0%	42.9%	£8,446	€600
Good to Soft	2	0	0	0	0.0%	0.0%	£3,961	€0
Yielding to Soft	1	0	0	0	0.0%	0.0%	£0	€0
Soft	5	1	1	1	20.0%	60.0%	£14,906	€0
Heavy	1	0	0	0	0.0%	0.0%	£0	€0
Standard	13	4	0	3	30.8%	46.2%	£37,734	€0

Good to Firm

Going: Good to Firm
Runs: 2
Wins: 0
2nd: 1
3rd: 0
Win %: 0.0%
Place %: 50.0%
Prize GB (£): £1,582
Prize IRE (€): €0

Good

Going: Good
Runs: 7
Wins: 0
2nd: 2
3rd: 1
Win %: 0.0%
Place %: 42.9%
Prize GB (£): £8,446
Prize IRE (€): €600

Good to Soft

Going: Good to Soft
Runs: 2
Wins: 0
2nd: 0
3rd: 0
Win %: 0.0%
Place %: 0.0%
Prize GB (£): £3,961
Prize IRE (€): €0

Yielding to Soft

Going: Yielding to Soft
Runs: 1
Wins: 0
2nd: 0
3rd: 0
Win %: 0.0%
Place %: 0.0%
Prize GB (£): £0
Prize IRE (€): €0

Soft

Going: Soft
Runs: 5
Wins: 1
2nd: 1
3rd: 1
Win %: 20.0%
Place %: 60.0%
Prize GB (£): £14,906
Prize IRE (€): €0

Heavy

Going: Heavy
Runs: 1
Wins: 0
2nd: 0
3rd: 0
Win %: 0.0%
Place %: 0.0%
Prize GB (£): £0
Prize IRE (€): €0

Standard

Going: Standard
Runs: 13
Wins: 4
2nd: 0
3rd: 3
Win %: 30.8%
Place %: 46.2%
Prize GB (£): £37,734
Prize IRE (€): €0

By distance

Distance	Runs	Wins	2nd	3rd	Win %	Place %	Prize GB (£)	Prize IRE (€)
7f to 1m	27	4	3	5	14.8%	40.7%	£52,005	€600
9f to 11f	4	1	1	0	25.0%	50.0%	£14,624	€0

7f to 1m

Distance: 7f to 1m
Runs: 27
Wins: 4
2nd: 3
3rd: 5
Win %: 14.8%
Place %: 40.7%
Prize GB (£): £52,005
Prize IRE (€): €600

9f to 11f

Distance: 9f to 11f
Runs: 4
Wins: 1
2nd: 1
3rd: 0
Win %: 25.0%
Place %: 50.0%
Prize GB (£): £14,624
Prize IRE (€): €0

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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 (€)
Lingfield (AW)	7	1	0	3	14.3%	42.9%	£18,046	€0
Kempton (AW)	2	2	0	0	100.0%	100.0%	£7,860	€0
Wolverhampton (AW)	2	1	0	0	50.0%	50.0%	£11,828	€0
Doncaster	2	0	0	1	0.0%	50.0%	£962	€0
Epsom	2	0	1	0	0.0%	50.0%	£2,796	€0
Sandown	2	0	0	0	0.0%	0.0%	£4,112	€0
Windsor	2	0	1	1	0.0%	100.0%	£2,141	€0
Haydock	1	1	0	0	100.0%	100.0%	£8,086	€0
Ayr	1	0	1	0	0.0%	100.0%	£4,660	€0
Chelmsford (AW)	1	0	0	0	0.0%	0.0%	£0	€0
Dundalk (AW) (IRE)	1	0	0	0	0.0%	0.0%	£0	€0
Folkestone	1	0	1	0	0.0%	100.0%	£705	€0
Goodwood	1	0	0	0	0.0%	0.0%	£293	€0
Leicester	1	0	0	0	0.0%	0.0%	£1,180	€0
Leopardstown (IRE)	1	0	0	0	0.0%	0.0%	£0	€0
Listowel (IRE)	1	0	0	0	0.0%	0.0%	£0	€0
Naas (IRE)	1	0	0	0	0.0%	0.0%	£0	€600
Pontefract	1	0	0	0	0.0%	0.0%	£0	€0
York	1	0	0	0	0.0%	0.0%	£3,961	€0

Lingfield (AW)

Course: Lingfield (AW)
Runs: 7
Wins: 1
2nd: 0
3rd: 3
Win %: 14.3%
Place %: 42.9%
Prize GB (£): £18,046
Prize IRE (€): €0

Kempton (AW)

Course: Kempton (AW)
Runs: 2
Wins: 2
2nd: 0
3rd: 0
Win %: 100.0%
Place %: 100.0%
Prize GB (£): £7,860
Prize IRE (€): €0

Wolverhampton (AW)

Course: Wolverhampton (AW)
Runs: 2
Wins: 1
2nd: 0
3rd: 0
Win %: 50.0%
Place %: 50.0%
Prize GB (£): £11,828
Prize IRE (€): €0

Doncaster

Course: Doncaster
Runs: 2
Wins: 0
2nd: 0
3rd: 1
Win %: 0.0%
Place %: 50.0%
Prize GB (£): £962
Prize IRE (€): €0

Epsom

Course: Epsom
Runs: 2
Wins: 0
2nd: 1
3rd: 0
Win %: 0.0%
Place %: 50.0%
Prize GB (£): £2,796
Prize IRE (€): €0

Sandown

Course: Sandown
Runs: 2
Wins: 0
2nd: 0
3rd: 0
Win %: 0.0%
Place %: 0.0%
Prize GB (£): £4,112
Prize IRE (€): €0

Windsor

Course: Windsor
Runs: 2
Wins: 0
2nd: 1
3rd: 1
Win %: 0.0%
Place %: 100.0%
Prize GB (£): £2,141
Prize IRE (€): €0

Haydock

Course: Haydock
Runs: 1
Wins: 1
2nd: 0
3rd: 0
Win %: 100.0%
Place %: 100.0%
Prize GB (£): £8,086
Prize IRE (€): €0

Ayr

Course: Ayr
Runs: 1
Wins: 0
2nd: 1
3rd: 0
Win %: 0.0%
Place %: 100.0%
Prize GB (£): £4,660
Prize IRE (€): €0

Chelmsford (AW)

Course: Chelmsford (AW)
Runs: 1
Wins: 0
2nd: 0
3rd: 0
Win %: 0.0%
Place %: 0.0%
Prize GB (£): £0
Prize IRE (€): €0

Dundalk (AW) (IRE)

Course: Dundalk (AW) (IRE)
Runs: 1
Wins: 0
2nd: 0
3rd: 0
Win %: 0.0%
Place %: 0.0%
Prize GB (£): £0
Prize IRE (€): €0

Folkestone

Course: Folkestone
Runs: 1
Wins: 0
2nd: 1
3rd: 0
Win %: 0.0%
Place %: 100.0%
Prize GB (£): £705
Prize IRE (€): €0

Goodwood

Course: Goodwood
Runs: 1
Wins: 0
2nd: 0
3rd: 0
Win %: 0.0%
Place %: 0.0%
Prize GB (£): £293
Prize IRE (€): €0

Leicester

Course: Leicester
Runs: 1
Wins: 0
2nd: 0
3rd: 0
Win %: 0.0%
Place %: 0.0%
Prize GB (£): £1,180
Prize IRE (€): €0

Leopardstown (IRE)

Course: Leopardstown (IRE)
Runs: 1
Wins: 0
2nd: 0
3rd: 0
Win %: 0.0%
Place %: 0.0%
Prize GB (£): £0
Prize IRE (€): €0

Listowel (IRE)

Course: Listowel (IRE)
Runs: 1
Wins: 0
2nd: 0
3rd: 0
Win %: 0.0%
Place %: 0.0%
Prize GB (£): £0
Prize IRE (€): €0

Naas (IRE)

Course: Naas (IRE)
Runs: 1
Wins: 0
2nd: 0
3rd: 0
Win %: 0.0%
Place %: 0.0%
Prize GB (£): £0
Prize IRE (€): €600

Pontefract

Course: Pontefract
Runs: 1
Wins: 0
2nd: 0
3rd: 0
Win %: 0.0%
Place %: 0.0%
Prize GB (£): £0
Prize IRE (€): €0

York

Course: York
Runs: 1
Wins: 0
2nd: 0
3rd: 0
Win %: 0.0%
Place %: 0.0%
Prize GB (£): £3,961
Prize IRE (€): €0

By class

Class	Runs	Wins	2nd	3rd	Win %	Place %	Prize GB (£)	Prize IRE (€)
Class 2	16	2	1	2	12.5%	25.0%	£43,381	€0
Class 3	3	1	1	0	33.3%	66.7%	£10,882	€0
Class 4	6	1	1	3	16.7%	83.3%	£8,491	€0
Class 5	2	1	1	0	50.0%	100.0%	£3,874	€0
Handicap (unclassified)	3	0	0	0	0.0%	0.0%	£0	€600
Non-handicap (unclassified)	1	0	0	0	0.0%	0.0%	£0	€0

Class 2

Class: Class 2
Runs: 16
Wins: 2
2nd: 1
3rd: 2
Win %: 12.5%
Place %: 25.0%
Prize GB (£): £43,381
Prize IRE (€): €0

Class 3

Class: Class 3
Runs: 3
Wins: 1
2nd: 1
3rd: 0
Win %: 33.3%
Place %: 66.7%
Prize GB (£): £10,882
Prize IRE (€): €0

Class 4

Class: Class 4
Runs: 6
Wins: 1
2nd: 1
3rd: 3
Win %: 16.7%
Place %: 83.3%
Prize GB (£): £8,491
Prize IRE (€): €0

Class 5

Class: Class 5
Runs: 2
Wins: 1
2nd: 1
3rd: 0
Win %: 50.0%
Place %: 100.0%
Prize GB (£): £3,874
Prize IRE (€): €0

Handicap (unclassified)

Class: Handicap (unclassified)
Runs: 3
Wins: 0
2nd: 0
3rd: 0
Win %: 0.0%
Place %: 0.0%
Prize GB (£): £0
Prize IRE (€): €600

Non-handicap (unclassified)

Class: Non-handicap (unclassified)
Runs: 1
Wins: 0
2nd: 0
3rd: 0
Win %: 0.0%
Place %: 0.0%
Prize GB (£): £0
Prize IRE (€): €0

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

By field size

Runners	Runs	Wins	2nd	3rd	Win %	Place %	Prize GB (£)	Prize IRE (€)
6 to 8 runners	5	0	1	2	0.0%	40.0%	£7,276	€0
2 to 5 runners	3	1	0	0	33.3%	33.3%	£5,870	€0
9 to 12 runners	13	3	1	2	23.1%	46.2%	£35,063	€0
13 to 16 runners	8	1	2	1	12.5%	50.0%	£14,459	€600
17+ runners	2	0	0	0	0.0%	0.0%	£3,961	€0

6 to 8 runners

Runners: 6 to 8 runners
Runs: 5
Wins: 0
2nd: 1
3rd: 2
Win %: 0.0%
Place %: 40.0%
Prize GB (£): £7,276
Prize IRE (€): €0

2 to 5 runners

Runners: 2 to 5 runners
Runs: 3
Wins: 1
2nd: 0
3rd: 0
Win %: 33.3%
Place %: 33.3%
Prize GB (£): £5,870
Prize IRE (€): €0

9 to 12 runners

Runners: 9 to 12 runners
Runs: 13
Wins: 3
2nd: 1
3rd: 2
Win %: 23.1%
Place %: 46.2%
Prize GB (£): £35,063
Prize IRE (€): €0

13 to 16 runners

Runners: 13 to 16 runners
Runs: 8
Wins: 1
2nd: 2
3rd: 1
Win %: 12.5%
Place %: 50.0%
Prize GB (£): £14,459
Prize IRE (€): €600

17+ runners

Runners: 17+ runners
Runs: 2
Wins: 0
2nd: 0
3rd: 0
Win %: 0.0%
Place %: 0.0%
Prize GB (£): £3,961
Prize IRE (€): €0

By month

Month	Runs	Wins	2nd	3rd	Win %	Place %	Prize GB (£)	Prize IRE (€)
January	2	0	0	1	0.0%	0.0%	£2,689	€0
February	1	0	0	0	0.0%	0.0%	£897	€0
March	2	1	0	0	50.0%	50.0%	£4,690	€0
April	4	0	0	1	0.0%	25.0%	£697	€600
May	2	0	0	0	0.0%	0.0%	£0	€0
June	2	0	0	0	0.0%	0.0%	£0	€0
July	2	0	0	0	0.0%	0.0%	£4,112	€0
August	2	0	0	0	0.0%	0.0%	£4,254	€0
September	3	0	3	0	0.0%	100.0%	£8,161	€0
October	5	1	1	2	20.0%	80.0%	£12,369	€0
November	4	2	0	0	50.0%	50.0%	£14,997	€0
December	2	1	0	1	50.0%	100.0%	£13,764	€0

January

Month: January
Runs: 2
Wins: 0
2nd: 0
3rd: 1
Win %: 0.0%
Place %: 0.0%
Prize GB (£): £2,689
Prize IRE (€): €0

February

Month: February
Runs: 1
Wins: 0
2nd: 0
3rd: 0
Win %: 0.0%
Place %: 0.0%
Prize GB (£): £897
Prize IRE (€): €0

March

Month: March
Runs: 2
Wins: 1
2nd: 0
3rd: 0
Win %: 50.0%
Place %: 50.0%
Prize GB (£): £4,690
Prize IRE (€): €0

April

Month: April
Runs: 4
Wins: 0
2nd: 0
3rd: 1
Win %: 0.0%
Place %: 25.0%
Prize GB (£): £697
Prize IRE (€): €600

May

Month: May
Runs: 2
Wins: 0
2nd: 0
3rd: 0
Win %: 0.0%
Place %: 0.0%
Prize GB (£): £0
Prize IRE (€): €0

June

Month: June
Runs: 2
Wins: 0
2nd: 0
3rd: 0
Win %: 0.0%
Place %: 0.0%
Prize GB (£): £0
Prize IRE (€): €0

July

Month: July
Runs: 2
Wins: 0
2nd: 0
3rd: 0
Win %: 0.0%
Place %: 0.0%
Prize GB (£): £4,112
Prize IRE (€): €0

August

Month: August
Runs: 2
Wins: 0
2nd: 0
3rd: 0
Win %: 0.0%
Place %: 0.0%
Prize GB (£): £4,254
Prize IRE (€): €0

September

Month: September
Runs: 3
Wins: 0
2nd: 3
3rd: 0
Win %: 0.0%
Place %: 100.0%
Prize GB (£): £8,161
Prize IRE (€): €0

October

Month: October
Runs: 5
Wins: 1
2nd: 1
3rd: 2
Win %: 20.0%
Place %: 80.0%
Prize GB (£): £12,369
Prize IRE (€): €0

November

Month: November
Runs: 4
Wins: 2
2nd: 0
3rd: 0
Win %: 50.0%
Place %: 50.0%
Prize GB (£): £14,997
Prize IRE (€): €0

December

Month: December
Runs: 2
Wins: 1
2nd: 0
3rd: 1
Win %: 50.0%
Place %: 100.0%
Prize GB (£): £13,764
Prize IRE (€): €0

By jockey

Jockey	Runs	Wins	2nd	3rd	Win %	Place %	Prize GB (£)	Prize IRE (€)
David Probert	14	3	2	1	21.4%	35.7%	£48,341	€0
Oisin Murphy	5	0	1	2	0.0%	60.0%	£7,167	€0
Jamie Spencer	3	2	1	0	66.7%	100.0%	£8,564	€0
Richard Hughes	2	0	0	0	0.0%	0.0%	£0	€0
Ross Coakley	2	0	0	0	0.0%	0.0%	£0	€600
Adam Kirby	1	0	0	0	0.0%	0.0%	£897	€0
Gary Halpin	1	0	0	1	0.0%	100.0%	£962	€0
Jimmy Fortune	1	0	0	1	0.0%	100.0%	£697	€0
Kieran Shoemark	1	0	0	0	0.0%	0.0%	£0	€0
N G McCullagh	1	0	0	0	0.0%	0.0%	£0	€0

David Probert

Jockey: David Probert
Runs: 14
Wins: 3
2nd: 2
3rd: 1
Win %: 21.4%
Place %: 35.7%
Prize GB (£): £48,341
Prize IRE (€): €0

Oisin Murphy

Jockey: Oisin Murphy
Runs: 5
Wins: 0
2nd: 1
3rd: 2
Win %: 0.0%
Place %: 60.0%
Prize GB (£): £7,167
Prize IRE (€): €0

Jamie Spencer

Jockey: Jamie Spencer
Runs: 3
Wins: 2
2nd: 1
3rd: 0
Win %: 66.7%
Place %: 100.0%
Prize GB (£): £8,564
Prize IRE (€): €0

Richard Hughes

Jockey: Richard Hughes
Runs: 2
Wins: 0
2nd: 0
3rd: 0
Win %: 0.0%
Place %: 0.0%
Prize GB (£): £0
Prize IRE (€): €0

Ross Coakley

Jockey: Ross Coakley
Runs: 2
Wins: 0
2nd: 0
3rd: 0
Win %: 0.0%
Place %: 0.0%
Prize GB (£): £0
Prize IRE (€): €600

Adam Kirby

Jockey: Adam Kirby
Runs: 1
Wins: 0
2nd: 0
3rd: 0
Win %: 0.0%
Place %: 0.0%
Prize GB (£): £897
Prize IRE (€): €0

Gary Halpin

Jockey: Gary Halpin
Runs: 1
Wins: 0
2nd: 0
3rd: 1
Win %: 0.0%
Place %: 100.0%
Prize GB (£): £962
Prize IRE (€): €0

Jimmy Fortune

Jockey: Jimmy Fortune
Runs: 1
Wins: 0
2nd: 0
3rd: 1
Win %: 0.0%
Place %: 100.0%
Prize GB (£): £697
Prize IRE (€): €0

Kieran Shoemark

Jockey: Kieran Shoemark
Runs: 1
Wins: 0
2nd: 0
3rd: 0
Win %: 0.0%
Place %: 0.0%
Prize GB (£): £0
Prize IRE (€): €0

N G McCullagh

Jockey: N G McCullagh
Runs: 1
Wins: 0
2nd: 0
3rd: 0
Win %: 0.0%
Place %: 0.0%
Prize GB (£): £0
Prize IRE (€): €0

By trainer

Trainer	Runs	Wins	2nd	3rd	Win %	Place %	Prize GB (£)	Prize IRE (€)
Andrew Balding	27	5	4	5	18.5%	48.1%	£66,629	€0
Johnny Murtagh	4	0	0	0	0.0%	0.0%	£0	€600

Andrew Balding

Trainer: Andrew Balding
Runs: 27
Wins: 5
2nd: 4
3rd: 5
Win %: 18.5%
Place %: 48.1%
Prize GB (£): £66,629
Prize IRE (€): €0

Johnny Murtagh

Trainer: Johnny Murtagh
Runs: 4
Wins: 0
2nd: 0
3rd: 0
Win %: 0.0%
Place %: 0.0%
Prize GB (£): £0
Prize IRE (€): €600

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By headgear

Headgear	Runs	Wins	2nd	3rd	Win %	Place %	Prize GB (£)	Prize IRE (€)
No headgear	26	5	3	3	19.2%	38.5%	£60,984	€600
h	5	0	1	2	0.0%	60.0%	£5,645	€0

No headgear

Headgear: No headgear
Runs: 26
Wins: 5
2nd: 3
3rd: 3
Win %: 19.2%
Place %: 38.5%
Prize GB (£): £60,984
Prize IRE (€): €600

Headgear: h
Runs: 5
Wins: 0
2nd: 1
3rd: 2
Win %: 0.0%
Place %: 60.0%
Prize GB (£): £5,645
Prize IRE (€): €0

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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	0.0%	100.0%	£705	€0
8 to 14 days	3	1	0	1	33.3%	66.7%	£8,784	€0
15 to 30 days	15	2	1	3	13.3%	33.3%	£38,118	€600
31 to 60 days	6	1	1	1	16.7%	50.0%	£11,719	€0
61 to 120 days	2	0	0	0	0.0%	0.0%	£1,170	€0
121 to 365 days	4	1	1	0	25.0%	50.0%	£6,134	€0

Debut / no previous run

Days since last run: Debut / no previous run
Runs: 1
Wins: 0
2nd: 1
3rd: 0
Win %: 0.0%
Place %: 100.0%
Prize GB (£): £705
Prize IRE (€): €0

8 to 14 days

Days since last run: 8 to 14 days
Runs: 3
Wins: 1
2nd: 0
3rd: 1
Win %: 33.3%
Place %: 66.7%
Prize GB (£): £8,784
Prize IRE (€): €0

15 to 30 days

Days since last run: 15 to 30 days
Runs: 15
Wins: 2
2nd: 1
3rd: 3
Win %: 13.3%
Place %: 33.3%
Prize GB (£): £38,118
Prize IRE (€): €600

31 to 60 days

Days since last run: 31 to 60 days
Runs: 6
Wins: 1
2nd: 1
3rd: 1
Win %: 16.7%
Place %: 50.0%
Prize GB (£): £11,719
Prize IRE (€): €0

61 to 120 days

Days since last run: 61 to 120 days
Runs: 2
Wins: 0
2nd: 0
3rd: 0
Win %: 0.0%
Place %: 0.0%
Prize GB (£): £1,170
Prize IRE (€): €0

121 to 365 days

Days since last run: 121 to 365 days
Runs: 4
Wins: 1
2nd: 1
3rd: 0
Win %: 25.0%
Place %: 50.0%
Prize GB (£): £6,134
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%	0.0%	£293	€0
First time hood	1	0	0	0	0.0%	0.0%	£293	€0
Headgear, all items worn before	4	0	1	2	0.0%	75.0%	£5,352	€0
No headgear	26	5	3	3	19.2%	38.5%	£60,984	€600

First time in any headgear

Headgear: First time in any headgear
Runs: 1
Wins: 0
2nd: 0
3rd: 0
Win %: 0.0%
Place %: 0.0%
Prize GB (£): £293
Prize IRE (€): €0

First time hood

Headgear: First time hood
Runs: 1
Wins: 0
2nd: 0
3rd: 0
Win %: 0.0%
Place %: 0.0%
Prize GB (£): £293
Prize IRE (€): €0

Headgear, all items worn before

Headgear: Headgear, all items worn before
Runs: 4
Wins: 0
2nd: 1
3rd: 2
Win %: 0.0%
Place %: 75.0%
Prize GB (£): £5,352
Prize IRE (€): €0

No headgear

Headgear: No headgear
Runs: 26
Wins: 5
2nd: 3
3rd: 3
Win %: 19.2%
Place %: 38.5%
Prize GB (£): £60,984
Prize IRE (€): €600

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Pedigree

Sire branchDanehill Dancer (IRE)

Parent · 1

SireDanehill Dancer (IRE)

Grandparents · 2

Sire's sireDanehill (USA)
Sire's damMira Adonde (USA)

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 branchHawala (IRE)

Parent · 1

DamHawala (IRE)

Grandparents · 2

Dam's sireWarning (GB)
Dam's damHalawa (IRE)

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

Danehill Dancer (IRE)

Hawala (IRE)

Danehill (USA)

Mira Adonde (USA)

Warning (GB)

Halawa (IRE)

Not traced

Breeding card

HorseMelvin The Grate (IRE)

Sexgelding

Foaled2010

SireDanehill Dancer (IRE)

DamHawala (IRE)

DamsireWarning (GB)

Sire's sireDanehill (USA)

Sire's damMira Adonde (USA)

2nd damHalawa (IRE)

Dam's produce11 winners from 12 runners

Notable siblingFlag Of Honour (IRE)

Female line

Hawala (IRE) · by Warning (GB) · 11 winners from 12 runners
Halawa (IRE) · 1 winners from 1 runners

Sire, dam and damsire

Sire	Dam	Damsire	Sex	Sire's avg winning distance	Damsire's avg winning distance
Danehill Dancer (IRE)	Hawala (IRE)	Warning (GB)	gelding	Flat 7.9f · NH 2m1f	Flat 7.9f · NH 2m1½f

Danehill Dancer (IRE)

Sire: Danehill Dancer (IRE)
Dam: Hawala (IRE)
Damsire: Warning (GB)
Sex: gelding
Sire's avg winning distance: Flat 7.9f · NH 2m1f
Damsire's avg winning distance: Flat 7.9f · NH 2m1½f

Progeny of Danehill Dancer (IRE) in this horse's best conditions

Condition	Runs	Wins	Placed	Win %	Place %	This horse runs	This horse wins
All Flat runs	12,043	1,305	3,526	10.8%	29.3%	31	5
At 7f to 1m	5,238	588	1,567	11.2%	29.9%	27	4
On AW going	2,738	257	747	9.4%	27.3%	13	4
At 7f to 1m on AW going	1,150	106	312	9.2%	27.1%	11	3

All Flat runs

Condition: All Flat runs
Runs: 12,043
Wins: 1,305
Placed: 3,526
Win %: 10.8%
Place %: 29.3%
This horse runs: 31
This horse wins: 5

At 7f to 1m

Condition: At 7f to 1m
Runs: 5,238
Wins: 588
Placed: 1,567
Win %: 11.2%
Place %: 29.9%
This horse runs: 27
This horse wins: 4

On AW going

Condition: On AW going
Runs: 2,738
Wins: 257
Placed: 747
Win %: 9.4%
Place %: 27.3%
This horse runs: 13
This horse wins: 4

At 7f to 1m on AW going

Condition: At 7f to 1m on AW going
Runs: 1,150
Wins: 106
Placed: 312
Win %: 9.2%
Place %: 27.1%
This horse runs: 11
This horse wins: 3

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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.

Danehill Dancer (IRE) × Warning mares (the cross)

Code	Runners	Winners	Winners %	Black-type winners	Runs	Wins	2nd/3rd	Win %	Prize GB (£)	Prize IRE (€)
Flat	11	11	100.0%	3	222	28	56	12.6%	£378,377	€273,500
National Hunt	2	1	50.0%	1	35	9	9	25.7%	£85,698	€0
All runs	11	11	100.0%	3	257	37	65	14.4%	£464,075	€273,500

Flat

Code: Flat
Runners: 11
Winners: 11
Winners %: 100.0%
Black-type winners: 3
Runs: 222
Wins: 28
2nd/3rd: 56
Win %: 12.6%
Prize GB (£): £378,377
Prize IRE (€): €273,500

National Hunt

Code: National Hunt
Runners: 2
Winners: 1
Winners %: 50.0%
Black-type winners: 1
Runs: 35
Wins: 9
2nd/3rd: 9
Win %: 25.7%
Prize GB (£): £85,698
Prize IRE (€): €0

All runs

Code: All runs
Runners: 11
Winners: 11
Winners %: 100.0%
Black-type winners: 3
Runs: 257
Wins: 37
2nd/3rd: 65
Win %: 14.4%
Prize GB (£): £464,075
Prize IRE (€): €273,500

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

Best of the cross

Horse	Runs	Wins	Black-type wins	Best win	Prize GB (£)	Prize IRE (€)
Air Chief Marshal (IRE)	20	3	1	Group/Grade 3	£0	€176,146
Degas Art (IRE)	44	11	2	Listed	£130,392	€0
Misu Bond (IRE)	10	3	2	Listed	£144,501	€6,300
Melvin The Grate (IRE)	31	5	0	-	£66,629	€600
Oh So Rosie (IRE)	51	5	0	-	£23,985	€19,500
Sir Northerndancer (IRE)	45	3	0	-	£25,892	€0
Dancing Rose (IRE)	9	2	0	-	£15,552	€0
Foxtrot Romeo (IRE)	30	2	0	-	£48,267	€57,000
Hunza Dancer (IRE)	4	1	0	-	£3,737	€0
Road To Justice (GB)	5	1	0	-	£5,120	€0
Ahoy (IRE)	8	1	0	-	£0	€13,954

Air Chief Marshal (IRE)

Horse: Air Chief Marshal (IRE)
Runs: 20
Wins: 3
Black-type wins: 1
Best win: Group/Grade 3
Prize GB (£): £0
Prize IRE (€): €176,146

Degas Art (IRE)

Horse: Degas Art (IRE)
Runs: 44
Wins: 11
Black-type wins: 2
Best win: Listed
Prize GB (£): £130,392
Prize IRE (€): €0

Misu Bond (IRE)

Horse: Misu Bond (IRE)
Runs: 10
Wins: 3
Black-type wins: 2
Best win: Listed
Prize GB (£): £144,501
Prize IRE (€): €6,300

Melvin The Grate (IRE)

Horse: Melvin The Grate (IRE)
Runs: 31
Wins: 5
Black-type wins: 0
Prize GB (£): £66,629
Prize IRE (€): €600

Oh So Rosie (IRE)

Horse: Oh So Rosie (IRE)
Runs: 51
Wins: 5
Black-type wins: 0
Prize GB (£): £23,985
Prize IRE (€): €19,500

Sir Northerndancer (IRE)

Horse: Sir Northerndancer (IRE)
Runs: 45
Wins: 3
Black-type wins: 0
Prize GB (£): £25,892
Prize IRE (€): €0

Dancing Rose (IRE)

Horse: Dancing Rose (IRE)
Runs: 9
Wins: 2
Black-type wins: 0
Prize GB (£): £15,552
Prize IRE (€): €0

Foxtrot Romeo (IRE)

Horse: Foxtrot Romeo (IRE)
Runs: 30
Wins: 2
Black-type wins: 0
Prize GB (£): £48,267
Prize IRE (€): €57,000

Hunza Dancer (IRE)

Horse: Hunza Dancer (IRE)
Runs: 4
Wins: 1
Black-type wins: 0
Prize GB (£): £3,737
Prize IRE (€): €0

Road To Justice (GB)

Horse: Road To Justice (GB)
Runs: 5
Wins: 1
Black-type wins: 0
Prize GB (£): £5,120
Prize IRE (€): €0

Ahoy (IRE)

Horse: Ahoy (IRE)
Runs: 8
Wins: 1
Black-type wins: 0
Prize GB (£): £0
Prize IRE (€): €13,954

Top 12 by best win level, then wins.

Ratings

Official ratings

Code	Current OR	Highest OR	Lowest OR	Last winning OR	Last win	Rated runs
Flat	92	96	78	88	28 Dec 14	29

Flat

Code: Flat
Current OR: 92
Highest OR: 96
Lowest OR: 78
Last winning OR: 88
Last win: 28 Dec 14
Rated runs: 29

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

Date	Course	Code	OR	Change	Pos
2 Jul 16	Sandown	Flat	92	0	4/15
3 Jun 16	Epsom	Flat	92	0	9/12
16 Jan 16	Lingfield (AW)	Flat	92	-1	4/8
28 Dec 15	Lingfield (AW)	Flat	93	-2	3/8
23 Nov 15	Chelmsford (AW)	Flat	95	-1	8/12
6 Oct 15	Leicester	Flat	96	2	4/5
19 Sep 15	Ayr	Flat	94	-1	2/11
20 Aug 15	York	Flat	95	0	4/18
4 Jul 15	Sandown	Flat	95	0	6/12
3 Apr 15	Lingfield (AW)	Flat	95	0	10/12
7 Mar 15	Wolverhampton (AW)	Flat	95	0	10/10
14 Feb 15	Lingfield (AW)	Flat	95	0	4/12
17 Jan 15	Lingfield (AW)	Flat	95	7	3/7
28 Dec 14	Lingfield (AW)	Flat	88	5	1/9
29 Nov 14	Wolverhampton (AW)	Flat	83	0	1/9
8 Nov 14	Doncaster	Flat	83	3	12/21
17 Oct 14	Haydock	Flat	80	2	1/13
6 Oct 14	Windsor	Flat	78	-1	2/13
1 Jun 14	Listowel (IRE)	Flat	79	0	9/9
11 May 14	Leopardstown (IRE)	Flat	79	-1	5/15
28 Apr 14	Naas (IRE)	Flat	80	-2	4/14
4 Apr 14	Dundalk (AW) (IRE)	Flat	82	2	6/8
25 Oct 13	Doncaster	Flat	80	0	3/10
7 Oct 13	Windsor	Flat	80	0	3/14
29 Sep 13	Epsom	Flat	80	-2	2/6
1 Aug 13	Goodwood	Flat	82	0	6/16
21 May 13	Pontefract	Flat	82	0	5/5
10 Apr 13	Lingfield (AW)	Flat	82	3	3/10
20 Mar 13	Kempton (AW)	Flat	79	-	1/5

4/152 Jul 16 · Sandown
All fields
Date
2 Jul 16
Course
Sandown
Code
Flat
OR
92
Change
0
Pos
4/15
9/123 Jun 16 · Epsom
All fields
Date
3 Jun 16
Course
Epsom
Code
Flat
OR
92
Change
0
Pos
9/12
4/816 Jan 16 · Lingfield (AW)
All fields
Date
16 Jan 16
Course
Lingfield (AW)
Code
Flat
OR
92
Change
-1
Pos
4/8
3/828 Dec 15 · Lingfield (AW)
All fields
Date
28 Dec 15
Course
Lingfield (AW)
Code
Flat
OR
93
Change
-2
Pos
3/8
8/1223 Nov 15 · Chelmsford (AW)
All fields
Date
23 Nov 15
Course
Chelmsford (AW)
Code
Flat
OR
95
Change
-1
Pos
8/12
4/56 Oct 15 · Leicester
All fields
Date
6 Oct 15
Course
Leicester
Code
Flat
OR
96
Change
2
Pos
4/5
2/1119 Sep 15 · Ayr
All fields
Date
19 Sep 15
Course
Ayr
Code
Flat
OR
94
Change
-1
Pos
2/11
4/1820 Aug 15 · York
All fields
Date
20 Aug 15
Course
York
Code
Flat
OR
95
Change
0
Pos
4/18
6/124 Jul 15 · Sandown
All fields
Date
4 Jul 15
Course
Sandown
Code
Flat
OR
95
Change
0
Pos
6/12
10/123 Apr 15 · Lingfield (AW)
All fields
Date
3 Apr 15
Course
Lingfield (AW)
Code
Flat
OR
95
Change
0
Pos
10/12
10/107 Mar 15 · Wolverhampton (AW)
All fields
Date
7 Mar 15
Course
Wolverhampton (AW)
Code
Flat
OR
95
Change
0
Pos
10/10
4/1214 Feb 15 · Lingfield (AW)
All fields
Date
14 Feb 15
Course
Lingfield (AW)
Code
Flat
OR
95
Change
0
Pos
4/12
3/717 Jan 15 · Lingfield (AW)
All fields
Date
17 Jan 15
Course
Lingfield (AW)
Code
Flat
OR
95
Change
7
Pos
3/7
1/928 Dec 14 · Lingfield (AW)
All fields
Date
28 Dec 14
Course
Lingfield (AW)
Code
Flat
OR
88
Change
5
Pos
1/9
1/929 Nov 14 · Wolverhampton (AW)
All fields
Date
29 Nov 14
Course
Wolverhampton (AW)
Code
Flat
OR
83
Change
0
Pos
1/9
12/218 Nov 14 · Doncaster
All fields
Date
8 Nov 14
Course
Doncaster
Code
Flat
OR
83
Change
3
Pos
12/21
1/1317 Oct 14 · Haydock
All fields
Date
17 Oct 14
Course
Haydock
Code
Flat
OR
80
Change
2
Pos
1/13
2/136 Oct 14 · Windsor
All fields
Date
6 Oct 14
Course
Windsor
Code
Flat
OR
78
Change
-1
Pos
2/13
9/91 Jun 14 · Listowel (IRE)
All fields
Date
1 Jun 14
Course
Listowel (IRE)
Code
Flat
OR
79
Change
0
Pos
9/9
5/1511 May 14 · Leopardstown (IRE)
All fields
Date
11 May 14
Course
Leopardstown (IRE)
Code
Flat
OR
79
Change
-1
Pos
5/15
4/1428 Apr 14 · Naas (IRE)
All fields
Date
28 Apr 14
Course
Naas (IRE)
Code
Flat
OR
80
Change
-2
Pos
4/14
6/84 Apr 14 · Dundalk (AW) (IRE)
All fields
Date
4 Apr 14
Course
Dundalk (AW) (IRE)
Code
Flat
OR
82
Change
2
Pos
6/8
3/1025 Oct 13 · Doncaster
All fields
Date
25 Oct 13
Course
Doncaster
Code
Flat
OR
80
Change
0
Pos
3/10
3/147 Oct 13 · Windsor
All fields
Date
7 Oct 13
Course
Windsor
Code
Flat
OR
80
Change
0
Pos
3/14
2/629 Sep 13 · Epsom
All fields
Date
29 Sep 13
Course
Epsom
Code
Flat
OR
80
Change
-2
Pos
2/6
6/161 Aug 13 · Goodwood
All fields
Date
1 Aug 13
Course
Goodwood
Code
Flat
OR
82
Change
0
Pos
6/16
5/521 May 13 · Pontefract
All fields
Date
21 May 13
Course
Pontefract
Code
Flat
OR
82
Change
0
Pos
5/5
3/1010 Apr 13 · Lingfield (AW)
All fields
Date
10 Apr 13
Course
Lingfield (AW)
Code
Flat
OR
82
Change
3
Pos
3/10
1/520 Mar 13 · Kempton (AW)
All fields
Date
20 Mar 13
Course
Kempton (AW)
Code
Flat
OR
79
Change
-
Pos
1/5

Current mark v winning marks

Code	Current OR	OR last run	Change	Last winning OR	Last win	v last winning	Highest winning OR	v highest winning	Highest OR	v highest
Flat	92	92	0	88	28 Dec 14	4	88	4	96	-4

Flat

Code: Flat
Current OR: 92
OR last run: 92
Change: 0
Last winning OR: 88
Last win: 28 Dec 14
v last winning: 4
Highest winning OR: 88
v highest winning: 4
Highest OR: 96
v highest: -4

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

Hawala (IRE)

G1 winners: 1
Produce: 11 winners from 12 runners

Full siblings

Misu Bond (IRE)3W · 10R · 2 black-type
Air Chief Marshal (IRE)3W · 20R · 1 black-type
Hunza Dancer (IRE)1W · 4R
Foxtrot Romeo (IRE)2W · 30R

Half siblings

By Celtic Swing (GB)

Slip Dance (IRE)5W · 21R · 2 black-type

By Galileo (IRE)

Female line

1Hawala (IRE) · by Warning (GB)
2Halawa (IRE)

Notable relatives

Half-brother

Flag Of Honour (IRE)5W · 13R · 1 G1

Full brother

Air Chief Marshal (IRE)3W · 20R · 1 black-type
Misu Bond (IRE)3W · 10R · 2 black-type

Great-great-niece

Lola De Valence (IRE)2W · 5R · 1 black-type

Half-sister

Slip Dance (IRE)5W · 21R · 2 black-type

Great-niece

Awesometank (GB)5W · 13R · 2 black-type

View full Halawa family

In brief

When was Melvin The Grate foaled?

Melvin The Grate (IRE) was foaled in 2010.

Who are the sire and dam of Melvin The Grate?

Melvin The Grate (IRE) is by Danehill Dancer (IRE) out of Hawala (IRE), a daughter of Warning (GB).

Who trained Melvin The Grate?

Melvin The Grate (IRE) was trained by Andrew Balding and owned by Fromthestablescom I A Balding at the time of the last run in Britain or Ireland, having also run for Johnny Murtagh.

What is Melvin The Grate's race record?

In Britain and Ireland, Melvin The Grate (IRE) won 5 of 31 races (16%).

What is Melvin The Grate's biggest win?

Melvin The Grate (IRE)'s biggest wins in Britain and Ireland were 2 Class 2 victories, most recently the Ladbrokes Handicap at Lingfield (AW) on 28 December 2014.

Has Melvin The Grate ever been beaten?

Melvin The Grate (IRE) was beaten 26 times in 31 runs in Britain and Ireland, the first time on 18 September 2012 at Folkestone (2nd of 14).

What was Melvin The Grate's official rating?

Melvin The Grate (IRE) was last officially rated 92 on the Flat (career high 96).

Is Melvin The Grate still racing?

Melvin The Grate (IRE) last ran in Britain or Ireland on 2 July 2016 at Sandown in the Coral Challenge (Handicap), finishing 4th of 15, and has not run there since.

Is Melvin The Grate related to any top horses?

Melvin The Grate (IRE)'s black-type relatives in Britain and Ireland include Flag Of Honour (IRE) (half-brother, Group 1 winner), Air Chief Marshal (IRE) (full brother, Group 3 winner) and Misu Bond (IRE) (full brother, Listed winner), from the Halawa (IRE) family.

What is Melvin The Grate's record at Lingfield (AW)?

Melvin The Grate (IRE) ran most often at Lingfield (AW), with 1 win from 7 runs there.

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Melvin The Grate

Form

Race record

Future form: next-time-out winners from this horse's races

Trainer changes

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Stats

Career summary by code (GB & IRE)

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By race type

By going

By distance

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By course

By class

By field size

By month

By jockey

By trainer

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By headgear

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By days since last run

By first-time headgear

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Pedigree

Pedigree

Parent · 1

Grandparents · 2

Great-grandparents · 4

Parent · 1

Grandparents · 2

Great-grandparents · 4

Breeding card

Female line

Sire, dam and damsire

Progeny of Danehill Dancer (IRE) in this horse's best conditions

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Danehill Dancer (IRE) × Warning mares (the cross)

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Best of the cross

Ratings

Official ratings

Official rating by run

Current mark v winning marks

Family

Dam summary

Full siblings

Half siblings

By Celtic Swing (GB)

By Fath (USA)

By Hawk Wing (USA)

By Fastnet Rock (AUS)

By Galileo (IRE)

Female line

Notable relatives

Half-brother

Full brother

Great-great-niece

Half-sister

Great-niece

In brief

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