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Horse profile

Need To Know

Definite Article (GB) × Desperado Queen (IRE) (Un Desperado (FR))
Sex
gelding
Foaled
2008
Colour
bay
Highest OR
131
Record (GB & IRE)
1 win from 19 runs (5%)
Prize money (GB & IRE)
€13,710 IRE
Last official rating
131 (Jumps)
Last run (GB & IRE)
17 Nov 2017, Cheltenham (PU/10)
Last win (GB & IRE)
29 Apr 2017, Punchestown (IRE)
Recent form
64PU433PU73PU320F4PUPU41PU

Form

Race record

DateCoursePosSPBtnJockeyTrainerRaceClassTypeDistGoingWgtORHeadgearWinner / 2ndWinner prizeDaysFuture form
17 Nov 17CheltenhamPU/1025/1-J J SlevinJohn Paul BrennanGlenfarclas Cross Country Handicap ChaseClass 2Chase3m6fGood9-13131-Kingswell Theatre (GB)£15,6402021/9
29 Apr 17Punchestown (IRE)1/68/1won 8Mr B O WalshJohn Paul BrennanDooley Insurances Cross Country ChaseNon-handicap (unclassified)Chase3mGood to Firm11-0--Love Rory (IRE)€9,24040/4
25 Apr 17Punchestown (IRE)4/109/212¾Mr B O'NeillJohn Paul BrennanKildare Hunt Club Fr Sean Breen Memorial Chase (For the Ladies Perpetual Cup)Non-handicap (unclassified)Chase3mGood to Firm11-7-tEnniskillen (IRE)€9,240301/7
26 Mar 17Downpatrick (IRE)PU/117/2-Mr D G LaveryJohn Paul BrennanBoardsmill Sires Maiden Hunters ChaseNon-handicap (unclassified)Chase2m6fGood11-11-tClondaw Frisby (IRE)€6,1602930/10
6 Jun 16Listowel (IRE)PU/1110/1-Mr H D DunneJohn Paul BrennanJoin The Listowel Races Supporters Club Hunters ChaseNon-handicap (unclassified)Chase3mGood11-0-tHard Station (IRE)€6,150410/7
26 Apr 16Punchestown (IRE)4/914/117¾Mr B O'NeillJohn Paul BrennanKildare Hunt Club Fr Sean Breen Memorial Chase for the Ladies Perpetual CupNon-handicap (unclassified)Chase3mGood to Firm11-4-tWish Ye Didnt (IRE)€7,380190/7
7 Apr 16AintreeF/22100/1-Mr B O'NeillJohn Paul BrennanCrabbie's Fox Hunters' ChaseClass 2Chase2m5fSoft12-0109tpOn The Fringe (IRE)£23,720204/19
18 Mar 16Cheltenham20/2440/1distMr Derek O'ConnorJohn Paul BrennanSt. James's Place Foxhunter Chase Challenge CupClass 2Chase3m2½fGood12-0121tOn The Fringe (IRE)£23,984992/21
10 Dec 15Punchestown (IRE)3/154/117¼Mr B O'NeillJohn Paul BrennanRacing Again At Punchestown On New Year's Eve Hunters ChaseNon-handicap (unclassified)Chase2m6fSoft to Heavy11-1-tNevskij (IRE)€5,5202230/12
1 May 15Punchestown (IRE)PU/925/1-Mr S ClementsJohn Paul BrennanRacing Post Champion Hunters ChaseNon-handicap (unclassified)Chase3m1fGood to Yielding11-9-tOn The Fringe (IRE)€14,300180/7
13 Apr 15Tramore (IRE)3/87/213Mr B O'NeillJohn Paul BrennanInternational Betting Available At thetote.com Hunters ChaseNon-handicap (unclassified)Chase2m6fGood11-4-tLord Fingal (IRE)€5,52071/6
6 Apr 15Cork (IRE)7/139/4F14Mr P D CollinsJohn Paul BrennanCoolmore N.H. Sires Leading Light & Ocovango Maiden Hunters ChaseNon-handicap (unclassified)Chase3mYielding11-7--Definite Surprise (IRE)€6,210240/10
13 Mar 15CheltenhamPU/2466/1-Mr B O'NeillJohn Paul BrennanSt. James's Place Foxhunter Chase Challenge CupClass 2Chase3m2½fSoft12-0129-On The Fringe (IRE)£23,984332/19
8 Feb 15Leopardstown (IRE)3/925/112¾Mr D G LaveryJohn Paul BrennanRaymond Smith Memorial Hunters SteeplechaseNon-handicap (unclassified)Chase3mYielding11-9-tPrince De Beauchene (FR)€10,3502472/8
6 Jun 14Downpatrick (IRE)3/139/117Mr B O'NeillJohn Paul BrennanCatch Me If You Can Hunters ChaseNon-handicap (unclassified)Chase2m5½fGood11-4-tRohan's Pride (IRE)€5,175221/7
15 May 14Tipperary (IRE)4/1510/14¾Mr B O'NeillJohn Paul BrennanGlenview And Rathbarry Stud Novice Hunters ChaseNon-handicap (unclassified)Chase2m7fYielding11-6-tAnseanachai Cliste (IRE)€5,520101/9
5 May 14Down Royal (IRE)PU/615/8F-Mr B O'NeillJohn Paul BrennanNewmac Contracts Ltd. Hunters ChaseNon-handicap (unclassified)Chase2m7fGood to Firm11-1-tCarmels Boy (IRE)€5,175140/3
21 Apr 14Cork (IRE)4/1610/13¾Mr B O'NeillJohn Paul BrennanCoolmore N.H. Sires Imperial Monarch & Recital Maiden Hunters ChaseNon-handicap (unclassified)Chase3mYielding11-11-tWinter Magic (IRE)€6,210150/11
6 Apr 14Fairyhouse (IRE)6/1210/119¼Jonathan BurkeJohn Paul BrennanJoseph R. O'Reilly Memorial Hunters ChaseNon-handicap (unclassified)Chase3m1fSoft10-13-tHix Fix (IRE)€5,520-1/10
  • PU/1017 Nov 17 · Cheltenham25/1

    Glenfarclas Cross Country Handicap Chase

    Class 23m6fGood

    All fields
    Date
    17 Nov 17
    Pos
    PU/10
    SP
    25/1
    Btn
    -
    Race
    Glenfarclas Cross Country Handicap Chase
    Class
    Class 2
    Type
    Chase
    Dist
    3m6f
    Going
    Good
    Wgt
    9-13
    OR
    131
    Headgear
    -
    Winner prize
    £15,640
    Days
    202
    Future form
    1/9
  • 1/629 Apr 17 · Punchestown (IRE)8/1

    Dooley Insurances Cross Country Chase

    Non-handicap (unclassified)3mGood to Firm

    All fields
    Date
    29 Apr 17
    Pos
    1/6
    SP
    8/1
    Btn
    won 8
    Race
    Dooley Insurances Cross Country Chase
    Class
    Non-handicap (unclassified)
    Type
    Chase
    Dist
    3m
    Going
    Good to Firm
    Wgt
    11-0
    OR
    -
    Headgear
    -
    Winner / 2nd
    Love Rory (IRE)
    Winner prize
    €9,240
    Days
    4
    Future form
    0/4
  • 4/1025 Apr 17 · Punchestown (IRE)9/2

    Kildare Hunt Club Fr Sean Breen Memorial Chase (For the Ladies Perpetual Cup)

    Non-handicap (unclassified)3mGood to Firm

    All fields
    Date
    25 Apr 17
    Pos
    4/10
    SP
    9/2
    Btn
    12¾
    Race
    Kildare Hunt Club Fr Sean Breen Memorial Chase (For the Ladies Perpetual Cup)
    Class
    Non-handicap (unclassified)
    Type
    Chase
    Dist
    3m
    Going
    Good to Firm
    Wgt
    11-7
    OR
    -
    Headgear
    t
    Winner / 2nd
    Enniskillen (IRE)
    Winner prize
    €9,240
    Days
    30
    Future form
    1/7
  • PU/1126 Mar 17 · Downpatrick (IRE)7/2

    Boardsmill Sires Maiden Hunters Chase

    Non-handicap (unclassified)2m6fGood

    All fields
    Date
    26 Mar 17
    Pos
    PU/11
    SP
    7/2
    Btn
    -
    Race
    Boardsmill Sires Maiden Hunters Chase
    Class
    Non-handicap (unclassified)
    Type
    Chase
    Dist
    2m6f
    Going
    Good
    Wgt
    11-11
    OR
    -
    Headgear
    t
    Winner prize
    €6,160
    Days
    293
    Future form
    0/10
  • PU/116 Jun 16 · Listowel (IRE)10/1

    Join The Listowel Races Supporters Club Hunters Chase

    Non-handicap (unclassified)3mGood

    All fields
    Date
    6 Jun 16
    Pos
    PU/11
    SP
    10/1
    Btn
    -
    Race
    Join The Listowel Races Supporters Club Hunters Chase
    Class
    Non-handicap (unclassified)
    Type
    Chase
    Dist
    3m
    Going
    Good
    Wgt
    11-0
    OR
    -
    Headgear
    t
    Winner / 2nd
    Hard Station (IRE)
    Winner prize
    €6,150
    Days
    41
    Future form
    0/7
  • 4/926 Apr 16 · Punchestown (IRE)14/1

    Kildare Hunt Club Fr Sean Breen Memorial Chase for the Ladies Perpetual Cup

    Non-handicap (unclassified)3mGood to Firm

    All fields
    Date
    26 Apr 16
    Pos
    4/9
    SP
    14/1
    Btn
    17¾
    Race
    Kildare Hunt Club Fr Sean Breen Memorial Chase for the Ladies Perpetual Cup
    Class
    Non-handicap (unclassified)
    Type
    Chase
    Dist
    3m
    Going
    Good to Firm
    Wgt
    11-4
    OR
    -
    Headgear
    t
    Winner prize
    €7,380
    Days
    19
    Future form
    0/7
  • F/227 Apr 16 · Aintree100/1

    Crabbie's Fox Hunters' Chase

    Class 22m5fSoft

    All fields
    Date
    7 Apr 16
    Course
    Aintree
    Pos
    F/22
    SP
    100/1
    Btn
    -
    Race
    Crabbie's Fox Hunters' Chase
    Class
    Class 2
    Type
    Chase
    Dist
    2m5f
    Going
    Soft
    Wgt
    12-0
    OR
    109
    Headgear
    tp
    Winner prize
    £23,720
    Days
    20
    Future form
    4/19
  • 20/2418 Mar 16 · Cheltenham40/1

    St. James's Place Foxhunter Chase Challenge Cup

    Class 23m2½fGood

    All fields
    Date
    18 Mar 16
    Pos
    20/24
    SP
    40/1
    Btn
    dist
    Race
    St. James's Place Foxhunter Chase Challenge Cup
    Class
    Class 2
    Type
    Chase
    Dist
    3m2½f
    Going
    Good
    Wgt
    12-0
    OR
    121
    Headgear
    t
    Winner prize
    £23,984
    Days
    99
    Future form
    2/21
  • 3/1510 Dec 15 · Punchestown (IRE)4/1

    Racing Again At Punchestown On New Year's Eve Hunters Chase

    Non-handicap (unclassified)2m6fSoft to Heavy

    All fields
    Date
    10 Dec 15
    Pos
    3/15
    SP
    4/1
    Btn
    17¼
    Race
    Racing Again At Punchestown On New Year's Eve Hunters Chase
    Class
    Non-handicap (unclassified)
    Type
    Chase
    Dist
    2m6f
    Going
    Soft to Heavy
    Wgt
    11-1
    OR
    -
    Headgear
    t
    Winner / 2nd
    Nevskij (IRE)
    Winner prize
    €5,520
    Days
    223
    Future form
    0/12
  • PU/91 May 15 · Punchestown (IRE)25/1

    Racing Post Champion Hunters Chase

    Non-handicap (unclassified)3m1fGood to Yielding

    All fields
    Date
    1 May 15
    Pos
    PU/9
    SP
    25/1
    Btn
    -
    Race
    Racing Post Champion Hunters Chase
    Class
    Non-handicap (unclassified)
    Type
    Chase
    Dist
    3m1f
    Going
    Good to Yielding
    Wgt
    11-9
    OR
    -
    Headgear
    t
    Winner prize
    €14,300
    Days
    18
    Future form
    0/7
  • 3/813 Apr 15 · Tramore (IRE)7/2

    International Betting Available At thetote.com Hunters Chase

    Non-handicap (unclassified)2m6fGood

    All fields
    Date
    13 Apr 15
    Pos
    3/8
    SP
    7/2
    Btn
    13
    Race
    International Betting Available At thetote.com Hunters Chase
    Class
    Non-handicap (unclassified)
    Type
    Chase
    Dist
    2m6f
    Going
    Good
    Wgt
    11-4
    OR
    -
    Headgear
    t
    Winner / 2nd
    Lord Fingal (IRE)
    Winner prize
    €5,520
    Days
    7
    Future form
    1/6
  • 7/136 Apr 15 · Cork (IRE)9/4F

    Coolmore N.H. Sires Leading Light & Ocovango Maiden Hunters Chase

    Non-handicap (unclassified)3mYielding

    All fields
    Date
    6 Apr 15
    Pos
    7/13
    SP
    9/4F
    Btn
    14
    Race
    Coolmore N.H. Sires Leading Light & Ocovango Maiden Hunters Chase
    Class
    Non-handicap (unclassified)
    Type
    Chase
    Dist
    3m
    Going
    Yielding
    Wgt
    11-7
    OR
    -
    Headgear
    -
    Winner prize
    €6,210
    Days
    24
    Future form
    0/10
  • PU/2413 Mar 15 · Cheltenham66/1

    St. James's Place Foxhunter Chase Challenge Cup

    Class 23m2½fSoft

    All fields
    Date
    13 Mar 15
    Pos
    PU/24
    SP
    66/1
    Btn
    -
    Race
    St. James's Place Foxhunter Chase Challenge Cup
    Class
    Class 2
    Type
    Chase
    Dist
    3m2½f
    Going
    Soft
    Wgt
    12-0
    OR
    129
    Headgear
    -
    Winner prize
    £23,984
    Days
    33
    Future form
    2/19
  • 3/98 Feb 15 · Leopardstown (IRE)25/1

    Raymond Smith Memorial Hunters Steeplechase

    Non-handicap (unclassified)3mYielding

    All fields
    Date
    8 Feb 15
    Pos
    3/9
    SP
    25/1
    Btn
    12¾
    Race
    Raymond Smith Memorial Hunters Steeplechase
    Class
    Non-handicap (unclassified)
    Type
    Chase
    Dist
    3m
    Going
    Yielding
    Wgt
    11-9
    OR
    -
    Headgear
    t
    Winner prize
    €10,350
    Days
    247
    Future form
    2/8
  • 3/136 Jun 14 · Downpatrick (IRE)9/1

    Catch Me If You Can Hunters Chase

    Non-handicap (unclassified)2m5½fGood

    All fields
    Date
    6 Jun 14
    Pos
    3/13
    SP
    9/1
    Btn
    17
    Race
    Catch Me If You Can Hunters Chase
    Class
    Non-handicap (unclassified)
    Type
    Chase
    Dist
    2m5½f
    Going
    Good
    Wgt
    11-4
    OR
    -
    Headgear
    t
    Winner prize
    €5,175
    Days
    22
    Future form
    1/7
  • 4/1515 May 14 · Tipperary (IRE)10/1

    Glenview And Rathbarry Stud Novice Hunters Chase

    Non-handicap (unclassified)2m7fYielding

    All fields
    Date
    15 May 14
    Pos
    4/15
    SP
    10/1
    Btn
    4¾
    Race
    Glenview And Rathbarry Stud Novice Hunters Chase
    Class
    Non-handicap (unclassified)
    Type
    Chase
    Dist
    2m7f
    Going
    Yielding
    Wgt
    11-6
    OR
    -
    Headgear
    t
    Winner prize
    €5,520
    Days
    10
    Future form
    1/9
  • PU/65 May 14 · Down Royal (IRE)15/8F

    Newmac Contracts Ltd. Hunters Chase

    Non-handicap (unclassified)2m7fGood to Firm

    All fields
    Date
    5 May 14
    Pos
    PU/6
    SP
    15/8F
    Btn
    -
    Race
    Newmac Contracts Ltd. Hunters Chase
    Class
    Non-handicap (unclassified)
    Type
    Chase
    Dist
    2m7f
    Going
    Good to Firm
    Wgt
    11-1
    OR
    -
    Headgear
    t
    Winner / 2nd
    Carmels Boy (IRE)
    Winner prize
    €5,175
    Days
    14
    Future form
    0/3
  • 4/1621 Apr 14 · Cork (IRE)10/1

    Coolmore N.H. Sires Imperial Monarch & Recital Maiden Hunters Chase

    Non-handicap (unclassified)3mYielding

    All fields
    Date
    21 Apr 14
    Pos
    4/16
    SP
    10/1
    Btn
    3¾
    Race
    Coolmore N.H. Sires Imperial Monarch & Recital Maiden Hunters Chase
    Class
    Non-handicap (unclassified)
    Type
    Chase
    Dist
    3m
    Going
    Yielding
    Wgt
    11-11
    OR
    -
    Headgear
    t
    Winner / 2nd
    Winter Magic (IRE)
    Winner prize
    €6,210
    Days
    15
    Future form
    0/11
  • 6/126 Apr 14 · Fairyhouse (IRE)10/1

    Joseph R. O'Reilly Memorial Hunters Chase

    Non-handicap (unclassified)3m1fSoft

    All fields
    Date
    6 Apr 14
    Pos
    6/12
    SP
    10/1
    Btn
    19¼
    Race
    Joseph R. O'Reilly Memorial Hunters Chase
    Class
    Non-handicap (unclassified)
    Type
    Chase
    Dist
    3m1f
    Going
    Soft
    Wgt
    10-13
    OR
    -
    Headgear
    t
    Winner / 2nd
    Hix Fix (IRE)
    Winner prize
    €5,520
    Days
    -
    Future form
    1/10

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
17 Nov 17CheltenhamGlenfarclas Cross Country Handicap ChasePU/10Auvergnat (FR)-11 Feb 18Punchestown (IRE)P.P. Hogan Memorial Cross Country Chase
25 Apr 17Punchestown (IRE)Kildare Hunt Club Fr Sean Breen Memorial Chase (For the Ladies Perpetual Cup)4/10Treo Eile (IRE)227 Apr 17Punchestown (IRE)Friends First Cross Country Chase for the La Touche Cup
7 Apr 16AintreeCrabbie's Fox Hunters' ChaseF/22On The Fringe (IRE)129 Apr 16Punchestown (IRE)Racing Post Champion Hunters Chase
7 Apr 16AintreeCrabbie's Fox Hunters' ChaseF/22Ockey De Neulliac (FR)818 Apr 16HexhamFollow Hexham On Facebook And Twitter Open Hunters' Chase
7 Apr 16AintreeCrabbie's Fox Hunters' ChaseF/22Night Alliance (IRE)-15 Apr 16Southwellnewarkfestival.co.uk Open Hunters' Chase
7 Apr 16AintreeCrabbie's Fox Hunters' ChaseF/22Sam Cavallaro (IRE)-27 Apr 16CheltenhamRacing UK Hunters' Chase
18 Mar 16CheltenhamSt. James's Place Foxhunter Chase Challenge Cup20/24On The Fringe (IRE)17 Apr 16AintreeCrabbie's Fox Hunters' Chase
18 Mar 16CheltenhamSt. James's Place Foxhunter Chase Challenge Cup20/24Impact Area (IRE)115 Apr 16Newton AbbotIndependent Racecourses Ltd IRL Open Hunters' Chase
13 Apr 15Tramore (IRE)International Betting Available At thetote.com Hunters Chase3/8Lord Fingal (IRE)14 May 15Down Royal (IRE)Newmac Contracts Ltd. Hunters Chase
13 Mar 15CheltenhamSt. James's Place Foxhunter Chase Challenge CupPU/24On The Fringe (IRE)19 Apr 15AintreeCrabbie's Fox Hunters' Chase
13 Mar 15CheltenhamSt. James's Place Foxhunter Chase Challenge CupPU/24Noble Prince (GER)86 Apr 15Cork (IRE)Jack Tyner Memorial Hunters Chase
8 Feb 15Leopardstown (IRE)Raymond Smith Memorial Hunters Steeplechase3/9Prince De Beauchene (FR)17 Mar 15Gowran Park (IRE)Best Of Luck To Ballyhale Shamrocks Tetratema Cup Hunters Chase
8 Feb 15Leopardstown (IRE)Raymond Smith Memorial Hunters Steeplechase3/9On The Fringe (IRE)213 Mar 15CheltenhamSt. James's Place Foxhunter Chase Challenge Cup
6 Jun 14Downpatrick (IRE)Catch Me If You Can Hunters Chase3/13Sizing Solution (IRE)217 Jul 14Killarney (IRE)Dawn Hi + Lo Milk Handicap Hurdle
15 May 14Tipperary (IRE)Glenview And Rathbarry Stud Novice Hunters Chase4/15Gentle Cloud (GB)-11 May 15Killarney (IRE)Dan Linehan's Bar And B&B Hunters Chase
6 Apr 14Fairyhouse (IRE)Joseph R. O'Reilly Memorial Hunters Chase6/12Be Positive I (IRE)929 Apr 14Punchestown (IRE)Kildare Hunt Club Fr Sean Breen Memorial Chase (Cross Country)
  • PU/1017 Nov 17 · Cheltenham

    Glenfarclas Cross Country Handicap Chase

    All fields
    Date
    17 Nov 17
    Race
    Glenfarclas Cross Country Handicap Chase
    This horse
    PU/10
    Winner next time
    Auvergnat (FR)
    Their pos
    -
    Won on
    11 Feb 18
    Race won
    P.P. Hogan Memorial Cross Country Chase
  • 4/1025 Apr 17 · Punchestown (IRE)

    Kildare Hunt Club Fr Sean Breen Memorial Chase (For the Ladies Perpetual Cup)

    All fields
    Date
    25 Apr 17
    Race
    Kildare Hunt Club Fr Sean Breen Memorial Chase (For the Ladies Perpetual Cup)
    This horse
    4/10
    Winner next time
    Treo Eile (IRE)
    Their pos
    2
    Won on
    27 Apr 17
    Race won
    Friends First Cross Country Chase for the La Touche Cup
  • F/227 Apr 16 · Aintree

    Crabbie's Fox Hunters' Chase

    All fields
    Date
    7 Apr 16
    Course
    Aintree
    Race
    Crabbie's Fox Hunters' Chase
    This horse
    F/22
    Winner next time
    On The Fringe (IRE)
    Their pos
    1
    Won on
    29 Apr 16
    Race won
    Racing Post Champion Hunters Chase
  • F/227 Apr 16 · Aintree

    Crabbie's Fox Hunters' Chase

    All fields
    Date
    7 Apr 16
    Course
    Aintree
    Race
    Crabbie's Fox Hunters' Chase
    This horse
    F/22
    Winner next time
    Ockey De Neulliac (FR)
    Their pos
    8
    Won on
    18 Apr 16
    Race won
    Follow Hexham On Facebook And Twitter Open Hunters' Chase
  • F/227 Apr 16 · Aintree

    Crabbie's Fox Hunters' Chase

    All fields
    Date
    7 Apr 16
    Course
    Aintree
    Race
    Crabbie's Fox Hunters' Chase
    This horse
    F/22
    Winner next time
    Night Alliance (IRE)
    Their pos
    -
    Won on
    15 Apr 16
    Race won
    newarkfestival.co.uk Open Hunters' Chase
  • F/227 Apr 16 · Aintree

    Crabbie's Fox Hunters' Chase

    All fields
    Date
    7 Apr 16
    Course
    Aintree
    Race
    Crabbie's Fox Hunters' Chase
    This horse
    F/22
    Winner next time
    Sam Cavallaro (IRE)
    Their pos
    -
    Won on
    27 Apr 16
    Race won
    Racing UK Hunters' Chase
  • 20/2418 Mar 16 · Cheltenham

    St. James's Place Foxhunter Chase Challenge Cup

    All fields
    Date
    18 Mar 16
    Race
    St. James's Place Foxhunter Chase Challenge Cup
    This horse
    20/24
    Winner next time
    On The Fringe (IRE)
    Their pos
    1
    Won on
    7 Apr 16
    Race won
    Crabbie's Fox Hunters' Chase
  • 20/2418 Mar 16 · Cheltenham

    St. James's Place Foxhunter Chase Challenge Cup

    All fields
    Date
    18 Mar 16
    Race
    St. James's Place Foxhunter Chase Challenge Cup
    This horse
    20/24
    Winner next time
    Impact Area (IRE)
    Their pos
    11
    Won on
    5 Apr 16
    Race won
    Independent Racecourses Ltd IRL Open Hunters' Chase
  • 3/813 Apr 15 · Tramore (IRE)

    International Betting Available At thetote.com Hunters Chase

    All fields
    Date
    13 Apr 15
    Race
    International Betting Available At thetote.com Hunters Chase
    This horse
    3/8
    Winner next time
    Lord Fingal (IRE)
    Their pos
    1
    Won on
    4 May 15
    Race won
    Newmac Contracts Ltd. Hunters Chase
  • PU/2413 Mar 15 · Cheltenham

    St. James's Place Foxhunter Chase Challenge Cup

    All fields
    Date
    13 Mar 15
    Race
    St. James's Place Foxhunter Chase Challenge Cup
    This horse
    PU/24
    Winner next time
    On The Fringe (IRE)
    Their pos
    1
    Won on
    9 Apr 15
    Race won
    Crabbie's Fox Hunters' Chase
  • PU/2413 Mar 15 · Cheltenham

    St. James's Place Foxhunter Chase Challenge Cup

    All fields
    Date
    13 Mar 15
    Race
    St. James's Place Foxhunter Chase Challenge Cup
    This horse
    PU/24
    Winner next time
    Noble Prince (GER)
    Their pos
    8
    Won on
    6 Apr 15
    Race won
    Jack Tyner Memorial Hunters Chase
  • 3/98 Feb 15 · Leopardstown (IRE)

    Raymond Smith Memorial Hunters Steeplechase

    All fields
    Date
    8 Feb 15
    Race
    Raymond Smith Memorial Hunters Steeplechase
    This horse
    3/9
    Winner next time
    Prince De Beauchene (FR)
    Their pos
    1
    Won on
    7 Mar 15
    Race won
    Best Of Luck To Ballyhale Shamrocks Tetratema Cup Hunters Chase
  • 3/98 Feb 15 · Leopardstown (IRE)

    Raymond Smith Memorial Hunters Steeplechase

    All fields
    Date
    8 Feb 15
    Race
    Raymond Smith Memorial Hunters Steeplechase
    This horse
    3/9
    Winner next time
    On The Fringe (IRE)
    Their pos
    2
    Won on
    13 Mar 15
    Race won
    St. James's Place Foxhunter Chase Challenge Cup
  • 3/136 Jun 14 · Downpatrick (IRE)

    Catch Me If You Can Hunters Chase

    All fields
    Date
    6 Jun 14
    Race
    Catch Me If You Can Hunters Chase
    This horse
    3/13
    Winner next time
    Sizing Solution (IRE)
    Their pos
    2
    Won on
    17 Jul 14
    Race won
    Dawn Hi + Lo Milk Handicap Hurdle
  • 4/1515 May 14 · Tipperary (IRE)

    Glenview And Rathbarry Stud Novice Hunters Chase

    All fields
    Date
    15 May 14
    Race
    Glenview And Rathbarry Stud Novice Hunters Chase
    This horse
    4/15
    Winner next time
    Gentle Cloud (GB)
    Their pos
    -
    Won on
    11 May 15
    Race won
    Dan Linehan's Bar And B&B Hunters Chase
  • 6/126 Apr 14 · Fairyhouse (IRE)

    Joseph R. O'Reilly Memorial Hunters Chase

    All fields
    Date
    6 Apr 14
    Race
    Joseph R. O'Reilly Memorial Hunters Chase
    This horse
    6/12
    Winner next time
    Be Positive I (IRE)
    Their pos
    9
    Won on
    29 Apr 14
    Race won
    Kildare Hunt Club Fr Sean Breen Memorial Chase (Cross Country)

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

Trainer changes

TrainerFirst runLast runFirst run for yardOR first runOR last runBest ORRunsWins2nd3rdWin %Place %Prize GB (£)Prize IRE (€)
John Paul Brennan6 Apr 1417 Nov 176/12129131131191045.3%26.3%£0€13,710
John Paul Brennan
First run
6 Apr 14
Last run
17 Nov 17
First run for yard
6/12
OR first run
129
OR last run
131
Best OR
131
Runs
19
Wins
1
2nd
0
3rd
4
Win %
5.3%
Place %
26.3%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€13,710

Trained by one trainer throughout its British and Irish career.

Stats

Career summary by code (GB & IRE)

CodeRunsWins2nd3rdWin %Place %Prize GB (£)Prize IRE (€)Best ORFirst runLast run
National Hunt191045.3%26.3%£0€13,7101316 Apr 1417 Nov 17
National Hunt
Code
National Hunt
Runs
19
Wins
1
2nd
0
3rd
4
Win %
5.3%
Place %
26.3%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€13,710
Best OR
131
First run
6 Apr 14
Last run
17 Nov 17

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 (€)
Chase191045.3%26.3%£0€13,710
Chase
Race type
Chase
Runs
19
Wins
1
2nd
0
3rd
4
Win %
5.3%
Place %
26.3%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€13,710

By going

GoingRunsWins2nd3rdWin %Place %Prize GB (£)Prize IRE (€)
Good to Firm410025.0%25.0%£0€10,335
Good60020.0%33.3%£0€1,085
Good to Yielding10000.0%0.0%£0€0
Yielding40010.0%25.0%£0€1,730
Soft30000.0%0.0%£0€0
Soft to Heavy10010.0%100.0%£0€560
Good to Firm
Going
Good to Firm
Runs
4
Wins
1
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
25.0%
Place %
25.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€10,335
Good
Going
Good
Runs
6
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
2
Win %
0.0%
Place %
33.3%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€1,085
Good to Yielding
Going
Good to Yielding
Runs
1
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€0
Yielding
Going
Yielding
Runs
4
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
1
Win %
0.0%
Place %
25.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€1,730
Soft
Going
Soft
Runs
3
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€0
Soft to Heavy
Going
Soft to Heavy
Runs
1
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
1
Win %
0.0%
Place %
100.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€560

By distance

DistanceRunsWins2nd3rdWin %Place %Prize GB (£)Prize IRE (€)
2m2f to 2m5f10000.0%0.0%£0€0
2m6f to 3m1f151046.7%33.3%£0€13,710
3m2f and over30000.0%0.0%£0€0
2m2f to 2m5f
Distance
2m2f to 2m5f
Runs
1
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€0
2m6f to 3m1f
Distance
2m6f to 3m1f
Runs
15
Wins
1
2nd
0
3rd
4
Win %
6.7%
Place %
33.3%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€13,710
3m2f and over
Distance
3m2f and over
Runs
3
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 (€)
Punchestown (IRE)510120.0%40.0%£0€10,895
Cheltenham30000.0%0.0%£0€0
Cork (IRE)20000.0%0.0%£0€360
Downpatrick (IRE)20010.0%50.0%£0€525
Aintree10000.0%0.0%£0€0
Down Royal (IRE)10000.0%0.0%£0€0
Fairyhouse (IRE)10000.0%0.0%£0€0
Leopardstown (IRE)10010.0%100.0%£0€1,050
Listowel (IRE)10000.0%0.0%£0€0
Tipperary (IRE)10000.0%0.0%£0€320
Tramore (IRE)10010.0%100.0%£0€560
Punchestown (IRE)
Runs
5
Wins
1
2nd
0
3rd
1
Win %
20.0%
Place %
40.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€10,895
Cheltenham
Runs
3
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€0
Cork (IRE)
Runs
2
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€360
Downpatrick (IRE)
Runs
2
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
1
Win %
0.0%
Place %
50.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€525
Aintree
Course
Aintree
Runs
1
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€0
Down Royal (IRE)
Runs
1
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€0
Fairyhouse (IRE)
Runs
1
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€0
Leopardstown (IRE)
Runs
1
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
1
Win %
0.0%
Place %
100.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€1,050
Listowel (IRE)
Runs
1
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€0
Tipperary (IRE)
Runs
1
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€320
Tramore (IRE)
Runs
1
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
1
Win %
0.0%
Place %
100.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€560

By class

ClassRunsWins2nd3rdWin %Place %Prize GB (£)Prize IRE (€)
Class 240000.0%0.0%£0€0
Non-handicap (unclassified)151046.7%33.3%£0€13,710
Class 2
Class
Class 2
Runs
4
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€0
Non-handicap (unclassified)
Class
Non-handicap (unclassified)
Runs
15
Wins
1
2nd
0
3rd
4
Win %
6.7%
Place %
33.3%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€13,710

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 runners310133.3%66.7%£0€9,800
9 to 12 runners80010.0%12.5%£0€2,145
13 to 16 runners50020.0%40.0%£0€1,765
17+ runners30000.0%0.0%£0€0
6 to 8 runners
Runners
6 to 8 runners
Runs
3
Wins
1
2nd
0
3rd
1
Win %
33.3%
Place %
66.7%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€9,800
9 to 12 runners
Runners
9 to 12 runners
Runs
8
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
1
Win %
0.0%
Place %
12.5%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€2,145
13 to 16 runners
Runners
13 to 16 runners
Runs
5
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
2
Win %
0.0%
Place %
40.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€1,765
17+ runners
Runners
17+ runners
Runs
3
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€0

By month

MonthRunsWins2nd3rdWin %Place %Prize GB (£)Prize IRE (€)
February10010.0%100.0%£0€1,050
March30000.0%0.0%£0€0
April810112.5%25.0%£0€11,255
May30000.0%0.0%£0€320
June20010.0%50.0%£0€525
November10000.0%0.0%£0€0
December10010.0%100.0%£0€560
February
Month
February
Runs
1
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
1
Win %
0.0%
Place %
100.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€1,050
March
Month
March
Runs
3
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€0
April
Month
April
Runs
8
Wins
1
2nd
0
3rd
1
Win %
12.5%
Place %
25.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€11,255
May
Month
May
Runs
3
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€320
June
Month
June
Runs
2
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
1
Win %
0.0%
Place %
50.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€525
November
Month
November
Runs
1
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€0
December
Month
December
Runs
1
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
1
Win %
0.0%
Place %
100.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€560

By jockey

JockeyRunsWins2nd3rdWin %Place %Prize GB (£)Prize IRE (€)
Mr B O'Neill100030.0%30.0%£0€3,420
Mr D G Lavery20010.0%50.0%£0€1,050
Mr B O Walsh1100100.0%100.0%£0€9,240
J J Slevin10000.0%0.0%£0€0
Jonathan Burke10000.0%0.0%£0€0
Mr Derek O'Connor10000.0%0.0%£0€0
Mr H D Dunne10000.0%0.0%£0€0
Mr P D Collins10000.0%0.0%£0€0
Mr S Clements10000.0%0.0%£0€0
Mr B O'Neill
Runs
10
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
3
Win %
0.0%
Place %
30.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€3,420
Mr D G Lavery
Runs
2
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
1
Win %
0.0%
Place %
50.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€1,050
Mr B O Walsh
Runs
1
Wins
1
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
100.0%
Place %
100.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€9,240
J J Slevin
Runs
1
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€0
Jonathan Burke
Runs
1
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€0
Mr Derek O'Connor
Runs
1
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€0
Mr H D Dunne
Runs
1
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€0
Mr P D Collins
Runs
1
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€0
Mr S Clements
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 (€)
John Paul Brennan191045.3%26.3%£0€13,710
John Paul Brennan
Runs
19
Wins
1
2nd
0
3rd
4
Win %
5.3%
Place %
26.3%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€13,710

By headgear

HeadgearRunsWins2nd3rdWin %Place %Prize GB (£)Prize IRE (€)
No headgear410025.0%25.0%£0€9,240
t140040.0%28.6%£0€4,470
tp10000.0%0.0%£0€0
No headgear
Headgear
No headgear
Runs
4
Wins
1
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
25.0%
Place %
25.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€9,240
t
Headgear
t
Runs
14
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
4
Win %
0.0%
Place %
28.6%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€4,470
tp
Headgear
tp
Runs
1
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€0

Headgear codes as declared: b blinkers, v visor, p cheekpieces, t tongue strap, h hood, e/s eyeshield.

By days since last run

Days since last runRunsWins2nd3rdWin %Place %Prize GB (£)Prize IRE (€)
Debut / no previous run10000.0%0.0%£0€0
1 to 7 days210150.0%100.0%£0€9,800
8 to 14 days20000.0%0.0%£0€320
15 to 30 days70010.0%14.3%£0€1,980
31 to 60 days20000.0%0.0%£0€0
61 to 120 days10000.0%0.0%£0€0
121 to 365 days40020.0%50.0%£0€1,610
Debut / no previous run
Days since last run
Debut / no previous run
Runs
1
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€0
1 to 7 days
Days since last run
1 to 7 days
Runs
2
Wins
1
2nd
0
3rd
1
Win %
50.0%
Place %
100.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€9,800
8 to 14 days
Days since last run
8 to 14 days
Runs
2
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€320
15 to 30 days
Days since last run
15 to 30 days
Runs
7
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
1
Win %
0.0%
Place %
14.3%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€1,980
31 to 60 days
Days since last run
31 to 60 days
Runs
2
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€0
61 to 120 days
Days since last run
61 to 120 days
Runs
1
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€0
121 to 365 days
Days since last run
121 to 365 days
Runs
4
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
2
Win %
0.0%
Place %
50.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€1,610

Counted from the previous run in Britain or Ireland; runs abroad are not seen.

By first-time headgear

HeadgearRunsWins2nd3rdWin %Place %Prize GB (£)Prize IRE (€)
First time in any headgear10000.0%0.0%£0€0
First time cheekpieces10000.0%0.0%£0€0
First time tongue strap10000.0%0.0%£0€0
Headgear, all items worn before130040.0%30.8%£0€4,470
No headgear410025.0%25.0%£0€9,240
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 (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€0
First time cheekpieces
Headgear
First time cheekpieces
Runs
1
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€0
First time tongue strap
Headgear
First time tongue strap
Runs
1
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€0
Headgear, all items worn before
Headgear
Headgear, all items worn before
Runs
13
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
4
Win %
0.0%
Place %
30.8%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€4,470
No headgear
Headgear
No headgear
Runs
4
Wins
1
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
25.0%
Place %
25.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€9,240

A run can count in more than one "first time" row (e.g. first-time blinkers and first headgear of any kind). First time is judged against earlier British and Irish runs only.

Pedigree

Pedigree

Sire branchDefinite Article (GB)

Parent · 1

  1. SireDefinite Article (GB)

Grandparents · 2

  1. Sire's sireIndian Ridge (IRE)
  2. Sire's damSummer Fashion (GB)

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 branchDesperado Queen (IRE)

Parent · 1

  1. DamDesperado Queen (IRE)

Grandparents · 2

  1. Dam's sireUn Desperado (FR)
  2. Dam's damAuburn Queen (GB)

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
Definite Article (GB)
Desperado Queen (IRE)
Indian Ridge (IRE)
Summer Fashion (GB)
Un Desperado (FR)
Auburn Queen (GB)
Not traced
Not traced
Not traced
Not traced
Not traced
Not traced
Not traced
Not traced

Breeding card

HorseNeed To Know (IRE)
Sexgelding
Foaled2008
SireDefinite Article (GB)
DamDesperado Queen (IRE)
DamsireUn Desperado (FR)
Sire's sireIndian Ridge (IRE)
Sire's damSummer Fashion (GB)
2nd damAuburn Queen (GB)
Dam's own recordBlack-type placed
Dam's produce4 winners from 6 runners
Notable siblingMousey Brown (IRE)

Female line

  1. Desperado Queen (IRE) · by Un Desperado (FR) · 4 winners from 6 runners · Black-type placed
  2. Auburn Queen (GB) · 3 winners from 8 runners

Sire, dam and damsire

SireDamDamsireBreederFoaledColourSexSire's avg winning distanceDamsire's avg winning distance
Definite Article (GB)Desperado Queen (IRE)Un Desperado (FR)L W Doran16 Mar 08baygeldingFlat 10.8f · NH 2m3½fFlat 14.4f · NH 2m4f
Definite Article (GB)
Breeder
L W Doran
Foaled
16 Mar 08
Colour
bay
Sex
gelding
Sire's avg winning distance
Flat 10.8f · NH 2m3½f
Damsire's avg winning distance
Flat 14.4f · NH 2m4f

Progeny of Definite Article (GB) in this horse's best conditions

ConditionRunsWinsPlacedWin %Place %This horse runsThis horse wins
All National Hunt runs6,0896591,68810.8%27.7%191
At 2m6f to 3m1f1,29215135911.7%27.8%151
On Good to firm or firmer going6628720113.1%30.4%41
At 2m6f to 3m1f on Good to firm or firmer going122203516.4%28.7%41
All National Hunt runs
Condition
All National Hunt runs
Runs
6,089
Wins
659
Placed
1,688
Win %
10.8%
Place %
27.7%
This horse runs
19
This horse wins
1
At 2m6f to 3m1f
Condition
At 2m6f to 3m1f
Runs
1,292
Wins
151
Placed
359
Win %
11.7%
Place %
27.8%
This horse runs
15
This horse wins
1
On Good to firm or firmer going
Condition
On Good to firm or firmer going
Runs
662
Wins
87
Placed
201
Win %
13.1%
Place %
30.4%
This horse runs
4
This horse wins
1
At 2m6f to 3m1f on Good to firm or firmer going
Condition
At 2m6f to 3m1f on Good to firm or firmer going
Runs
122
Wins
20
Placed
35
Win %
16.4%
Place %
28.7%
This horse runs
4
This horse wins
1

Best distance band and going band are where this horse has most wins (then places, then runs) in its main code. Sire figures: all British and Irish runs by the sire's progeny since 1990.

Definite Article (GB) × Un Desperado (FR) mares (the cross)

CodeRunnersWinnersWinners %Black-type winnersRunsWins2nd/3rdWin %Prize GB (£)Prize IRE (€)
National Hunt6233.3%035245.7%£0€17,790
National Hunt
Code
National Hunt
Runners
6
Winners
2
Winners %
33.3%
Black-type winners
0
Runs
35
Wins
2
2nd/3rd
4
Win %
5.7%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€17,790

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

HorseRunsWinsBlack-type winsPrize GB (£)Prize IRE (€)
Marble Article (IRE)610£0€3,680
Need To Know (IRE)1910£0€13,710
Pearl Seeker (GB)200£0€0
Oriel Bank (IRE)200£0€0
Gaye Article (IRE)200£0€0
Dannicourtney (IRE)400£0€400
Marble Article (IRE)
Runs
6
Wins
1
Black-type wins
0
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€3,680
Need To Know (IRE)
Runs
19
Wins
1
Black-type wins
0
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€13,710
Pearl Seeker (GB)
Runs
2
Wins
0
Black-type wins
0
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€0
Oriel Bank (IRE)
Runs
2
Wins
0
Black-type wins
0
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€0
Gaye Article (IRE)
Runs
2
Wins
0
Black-type wins
0
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€0
Dannicourtney (IRE)
Runs
4
Wins
0
Black-type wins
0
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€400

Top 12 by best win level, then wins.

Ratings

Official ratings

CodeCurrent ORHighest ORLowest ORRated runs
National Hunt1311311094
National Hunt
Code
National Hunt
Current OR
131
Highest OR
131
Lowest OR
109
Rated runs
4

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
17 Nov 17CheltenhamNH13122PU/10
7 Apr 16AintreeNH109-12F/22
18 Mar 16CheltenhamNH121-820/24
13 Mar 15CheltenhamNH129-PU/24
  • PU/1017 Nov 17 · Cheltenham
    All fields
    Date
    17 Nov 17
    Code
    NH
    OR
    131
    Change
    22
    Pos
    PU/10
  • F/227 Apr 16 · Aintree
    All fields
    Date
    7 Apr 16
    Course
    Aintree
    Code
    NH
    OR
    109
    Change
    -12
    Pos
    F/22
  • 20/2418 Mar 16 · Cheltenham
    All fields
    Date
    18 Mar 16
    Code
    NH
    OR
    121
    Change
    -8
    Pos
    20/24
  • PU/2413 Mar 15 · Cheltenham
    All fields
    Date
    13 Mar 15
    Code
    NH
    OR
    129
    Change
    -
    Pos
    PU/24

Current mark v winning marks

CodeCurrent OROR last runChangeHighest ORv highest
National Hunt13113101310
National Hunt
Code
National Hunt
Current OR
131
OR last run
131
Change
0
Highest OR
131
v highest
0

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

Desperado Queen (IRE)

Record
Black-type placed
G1 winners
0
Produce
4 winners from 6 runners

Full siblings

No other foal by Definite Article (GB) out of Desperado Queen (IRE) has raced in Britain or Ireland.

Half siblings

By Robin Des Pres (FR)

By Kalanisi (IRE)

By Califet (FR)

By Conduit (IRE)

Female line

  1. 1Desperado Queen (IRE) · by Un Desperado (FR)
  2. 2Auburn Queen (GB)

Notable relatives

First cousin

Half-sister

View full Auburn Queen family

In brief

When was Need To Know foaled?

Need To Know (IRE), a bay racehorse, was foaled on 16 March 2008.

Who are the sire and dam of Need To Know?

Need To Know (IRE) is by Definite Article (GB) out of Desperado Queen (IRE), a daughter of Un Desperado (FR), and was bred by L W Doran.

Who trained Need To Know?

Need To Know (IRE) was trained by John Paul Brennan and owned by Mrs Marie Brennancolm Hearne at the time of the last run in Britain or Ireland.

What is Need To Know's race record?

In Britain and Ireland, Need To Know (IRE) won 1 of 19 races (5%).

What is Need To Know's biggest win?

Need To Know (IRE)'s only win in Britain or Ireland came in the Dooley Insurances Cross Country Chase at Punchestown (IRE) on 29 April 2017.

Has Need To Know ever been beaten?

Need To Know (IRE) was beaten 18 times in 19 runs in Britain and Ireland, the first time on 6 April 2014 at Fairyhouse (IRE) (6th of 12).

What was Need To Know's official rating?

Need To Know (IRE) was last officially rated 131 over jumps (also the career high).

Is Need To Know still racing?

Need To Know (IRE) last ran in Britain or Ireland on 17 November 2017 at Cheltenham in the Glenfarclas Cross Country Handicap Chase (result: pulled up, 10 ran), and has not run there since.

Is Need To Know related to any top horses?

Need To Know (IRE)'s black-type relatives in Britain and Ireland include Mousey Brown (IRE) (half-sister, Listed winner) and Let Yourself Go (IRE) (first cousin, Grade 3 winner), from the Auburn Queen (GB) family.

What is Need To Know's record at Punchestown (IRE)?

Need To Know (IRE) ran most often at Punchestown (IRE), with 1 win from 5 runs there.

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