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Needed The Run (IRE) silks

Horse profile

Needed The Run

Blueprint (IRE) × Run For Cover I (IRE) (Lafontaine I (USA))
Sex
mare
Foaled
2008
Highest OR
88
Record (GB & IRE)
0 wins from 7 runs (0%)
Prize money (GB & IRE)
€400 IRE
Last official rating
88 (Jumps)
Last run (GB & IRE)
2 Jun 2014, Listowel (IRE) (13/18)
Last win (GB & IRE)
Never won
Recent form
810654713

Form

Race record

DateCoursePosSPBtnJockeyTrainerRaceClassTypeDistGoingWgtORWinner / 2ndWinner prizeDaysFuture form
2 Jun 14Listowel (IRE)13/1812/124¼Pierce GallagherMiss M HardingHarvest Festival 14th-20th September Handicap HurdleHandicap (unclassified)Hurdle2m4fGood11-088Fantastic Bob (IRE)€5,175152/16
18 May 14Limerick (IRE)7/1633/122Pierce GallagherMiss M HardingFollow Us On Twitter Mares Maiden HurdleNon-handicap (unclassified)Hurdle2m3fGood11-288Circe's Island (IRE)€6,9001401/13
29 Dec 13Limerick (IRE)4/1825/110¼Pierce GallagherMiss M HardingOnline Booking Mares Maiden HurdleNon-handicap (unclassified)Hurdle2m2fHeavy11-286Romantic Fashion (IRE)€6,900170/15
12 Dec 13Tramore (IRE)5/1233/117Pierce GallagherMiss M Hardingwww.tramore-racecourse.com Handicap HurdleHandicap (unclassified)Hurdle2mSoft10-1286Tidy Zag (IRE)€4,830141/9
28 Nov 13Thurles (IRE)6/7100/1distPierce GallagherMiss M HardingRock Of Cashel HurdleNon-handicap (unclassified)Hurdle2m6½fGood10-2-Foildubh (IRE)€6,900110/5
17 Nov 13Cork (IRE)10/1950/1distPierce GallagherMiss M HardingI.N.H. Stallion Owners European Breeders Fund Maiden HurdleNon-handicap (unclassified)Hurdle2mSoft to Heavy11-0-Real Steel (IRE)€8,97070/16
10 Nov 13Limerick (IRE)8/1433/1distPierce GallagherMiss M HardingMartinstown Opportunity Maiden HurdleNon-handicap (unclassified)Hurdle2mYielding11-3-Pumbaa (IRE)€6,900-1/12
  • 13/182 Jun 14 · Listowel (IRE)12/1

    Harvest Festival 14th-20th September Handicap Hurdle

    Handicap (unclassified)2m4fGood

    All fields
    Date
    2 Jun 14
    Pos
    13/18
    SP
    12/1
    Btn
    24¼
    Race
    Harvest Festival 14th-20th September Handicap Hurdle
    Class
    Handicap (unclassified)
    Type
    Hurdle
    Dist
    2m4f
    Going
    Good
    Wgt
    11-0
    OR
    88
    Winner prize
    €5,175
    Days
    15
    Future form
    2/16
  • 7/1618 May 14 · Limerick (IRE)33/1

    Follow Us On Twitter Mares Maiden Hurdle

    Non-handicap (unclassified)2m3fGood

    All fields
    Date
    18 May 14
    Pos
    7/16
    SP
    33/1
    Btn
    22
    Race
    Follow Us On Twitter Mares Maiden Hurdle
    Class
    Non-handicap (unclassified)
    Type
    Hurdle
    Dist
    2m3f
    Going
    Good
    Wgt
    11-2
    OR
    88
    Winner prize
    €6,900
    Days
    140
    Future form
    1/13
  • 4/1829 Dec 13 · Limerick (IRE)25/1

    Online Booking Mares Maiden Hurdle

    Non-handicap (unclassified)2m2fHeavy

    All fields
    Date
    29 Dec 13
    Pos
    4/18
    SP
    25/1
    Btn
    10¼
    Race
    Online Booking Mares Maiden Hurdle
    Class
    Non-handicap (unclassified)
    Type
    Hurdle
    Dist
    2m2f
    Going
    Heavy
    Wgt
    11-2
    OR
    86
    Winner prize
    €6,900
    Days
    17
    Future form
    0/15
  • 5/1212 Dec 13 · Tramore (IRE)33/1

    www.tramore-racecourse.com Handicap Hurdle

    Handicap (unclassified)2mSoft

    All fields
    Date
    12 Dec 13
    Pos
    5/12
    SP
    33/1
    Btn
    17
    Race
    www.tramore-racecourse.com Handicap Hurdle
    Class
    Handicap (unclassified)
    Type
    Hurdle
    Dist
    2m
    Going
    Soft
    Wgt
    10-12
    OR
    86
    Winner / 2nd
    Tidy Zag (IRE)
    Winner prize
    €4,830
    Days
    14
    Future form
    1/9
  • 6/728 Nov 13 · Thurles (IRE)100/1

    Rock Of Cashel Hurdle

    Non-handicap (unclassified)2m6½fGood

    All fields
    Date
    28 Nov 13
    Pos
    6/7
    SP
    100/1
    Btn
    dist
    Race
    Rock Of Cashel Hurdle
    Class
    Non-handicap (unclassified)
    Type
    Hurdle
    Dist
    2m6½f
    Going
    Good
    Wgt
    10-2
    OR
    -
    Winner / 2nd
    Foildubh (IRE)
    Winner prize
    €6,900
    Days
    11
    Future form
    0/5
  • 10/1917 Nov 13 · Cork (IRE)50/1

    I.N.H. Stallion Owners European Breeders Fund Maiden Hurdle

    Non-handicap (unclassified)2mSoft to Heavy

    All fields
    Date
    17 Nov 13
    Pos
    10/19
    SP
    50/1
    Btn
    dist
    Race
    I.N.H. Stallion Owners European Breeders Fund Maiden Hurdle
    Class
    Non-handicap (unclassified)
    Type
    Hurdle
    Dist
    2m
    Going
    Soft to Heavy
    Wgt
    11-0
    OR
    -
    Winner / 2nd
    Real Steel (IRE)
    Winner prize
    €8,970
    Days
    7
    Future form
    0/16
  • 8/1410 Nov 13 · Limerick (IRE)33/1

    Martinstown Opportunity Maiden Hurdle

    Non-handicap (unclassified)2mYielding

    All fields
    Date
    10 Nov 13
    Pos
    8/14
    SP
    33/1
    Btn
    dist
    Race
    Martinstown Opportunity Maiden Hurdle
    Class
    Non-handicap (unclassified)
    Type
    Hurdle
    Dist
    2m
    Going
    Yielding
    Wgt
    11-3
    OR
    -
    Winner / 2nd
    Pumbaa (IRE)
    Winner prize
    €6,900
    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

DateCourseRaceThis horseWinner next timeTheir posWon onAtRace won
2 Jun 14Listowel (IRE)Harvest Festival 14th-20th September Handicap Hurdle13/18Pierlow (IRE)713 Jun 14Clonmel (IRE)Go Racing In South East Voucher For Father's Day Handicap Hurdle (Div I)
2 Jun 14Listowel (IRE)Harvest Festival 14th-20th September Handicap Hurdle13/18Mr Shankly (IRE)1431 Jan 15Fairyhouse (IRE)Bobbyjo Bistro Great Food Great Deals Handicap Chase
18 May 14Limerick (IRE)Follow Us On Twitter Mares Maiden Hurdle7/16Triplets Joy (IRE)56 Jun 14Downpatrick (IRE)Bright Maiden Hurdle
12 Dec 13Tramore (IRE)www.tramore-racecourse.com Handicap Hurdle5/12Tidy Zag (IRE)119 Jan 14Fairyhouse (IRE)Fairyhouse For Fundraisers Handicap Hurdle
10 Nov 13Limerick (IRE)Martinstown Opportunity Maiden Hurdle8/14Pumbaa (IRE)127 Dec 13Limerick (IRE)Goggin Buckley Handicap Hurdle
  • 13/182 Jun 14 · Listowel (IRE)

    Harvest Festival 14th-20th September Handicap Hurdle

    All fields
    Date
    2 Jun 14
    Race
    Harvest Festival 14th-20th September Handicap Hurdle
    This horse
    13/18
    Winner next time
    Pierlow (IRE)
    Their pos
    7
    Won on
    13 Jun 14
    Race won
    Go Racing In South East Voucher For Father's Day Handicap Hurdle (Div I)
  • 13/182 Jun 14 · Listowel (IRE)

    Harvest Festival 14th-20th September Handicap Hurdle

    All fields
    Date
    2 Jun 14
    Race
    Harvest Festival 14th-20th September Handicap Hurdle
    This horse
    13/18
    Winner next time
    Mr Shankly (IRE)
    Their pos
    14
    Won on
    31 Jan 15
    Race won
    Bobbyjo Bistro Great Food Great Deals Handicap Chase
  • 7/1618 May 14 · Limerick (IRE)

    Follow Us On Twitter Mares Maiden Hurdle

    All fields
    Date
    18 May 14
    Race
    Follow Us On Twitter Mares Maiden Hurdle
    This horse
    7/16
    Winner next time
    Triplets Joy (IRE)
    Their pos
    5
    Won on
    6 Jun 14
    Race won
    Bright Maiden Hurdle
  • 5/1212 Dec 13 · Tramore (IRE)

    www.tramore-racecourse.com Handicap Hurdle

    All fields
    Date
    12 Dec 13
    Race
    www.tramore-racecourse.com Handicap Hurdle
    This horse
    5/12
    Winner next time
    Tidy Zag (IRE)
    Their pos
    1
    Won on
    19 Jan 14
    Race won
    Fairyhouse For Fundraisers Handicap Hurdle
  • 8/1410 Nov 13 · Limerick (IRE)

    Martinstown Opportunity Maiden Hurdle

    All fields
    Date
    10 Nov 13
    Race
    Martinstown Opportunity Maiden Hurdle
    This horse
    8/14
    Winner next time
    Pumbaa (IRE)
    Their pos
    1
    Won on
    27 Dec 13
    Race won
    Goggin Buckley Handicap Hurdle

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 (€)
Miss M Harding10 Nov 132 Jun 148/1486888870000.0%0.0%£0€400
Miss M Harding
First run
10 Nov 13
Last run
2 Jun 14
First run for yard
8/14
OR first run
86
OR last run
88
Best OR
88
Runs
7
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€400

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 Hunt70000.0%0.0%£0€4008810 Nov 132 Jun 14
National Hunt
Code
National Hunt
Runs
7
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€400
Best OR
88
First run
10 Nov 13
Last run
2 Jun 14

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 (€)
Hurdle70000.0%0.0%£0€400
Hurdle
Race type
Hurdle
Runs
7
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€400

By going

GoingRunsWins2nd3rdWin %Place %Prize GB (£)Prize IRE (€)
Good30000.0%0.0%£0€0
Yielding10000.0%0.0%£0€0
Soft10000.0%0.0%£0€0
Soft to Heavy10000.0%0.0%£0€0
Heavy10000.0%0.0%£0€400
Good
Going
Good
Runs
3
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€0
Yielding
Going
Yielding
Runs
1
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€0
Soft
Going
Soft
Runs
1
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
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
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 (€)
€400

By distance

DistanceRunsWins2nd3rdWin %Place %Prize GB (£)Prize IRE (€)
2m to 2m1f30000.0%0.0%£0€0
2m2f to 2m5f30000.0%0.0%£0€400
2m6f to 3m1f10000.0%0.0%£0€0
2m to 2m1f
Distance
2m to 2m1f
Runs
3
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€0
2m2f to 2m5f
Distance
2m2f to 2m5f
Runs
3
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€400
2m6f to 3m1f
Distance
2m6f to 3m1f
Runs
1
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€0

Flat bands: 5f-6f, 7f-1m, 9f-11f, 12f-13f, 14f+. NH bands: 2m-2m1f, 2m2f-2m5f, 2m6f-3m1f, 3m2f+.

By course

CourseRunsWins2nd3rdWin %Place %Prize GB (£)Prize IRE (€)
Limerick (IRE)30000.0%0.0%£0€400
Cork (IRE)10000.0%0.0%£0€0
Listowel (IRE)10000.0%0.0%£0€0
Thurles (IRE)10000.0%0.0%£0€0
Tramore (IRE)10000.0%0.0%£0€0
Limerick (IRE)
Runs
3
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€400
Cork (IRE)
Runs
1
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€0
Listowel (IRE)
Runs
1
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€0
Thurles (IRE)
Runs
1
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€0
Tramore (IRE)
Runs
1
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€0

By class

ClassRunsWins2nd3rdWin %Place %Prize GB (£)Prize IRE (€)
Non-handicap (unclassified)50000.0%0.0%£0€400
Handicap (unclassified)20000.0%0.0%£0€0
Non-handicap (unclassified)
Class
Non-handicap (unclassified)
Runs
5
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€400
Handicap (unclassified)
Class
Handicap (unclassified)
Runs
2
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

RunnersRunsWins2nd3rdWin %Place %Prize GB (£)Prize IRE (€)
6 to 8 runners10000.0%0.0%£0€0
13 to 16 runners20000.0%0.0%£0€0
9 to 12 runners10000.0%0.0%£0€0
17+ runners30000.0%0.0%£0€400
6 to 8 runners
Runners
6 to 8 runners
Runs
1
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€0
13 to 16 runners
Runners
13 to 16 runners
Runs
2
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€0
9 to 12 runners
Runners
9 to 12 runners
Runs
1
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€0
17+ runners
Runners
17+ runners
Runs
3
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€400

By month

MonthRunsWins2nd3rdWin %Place %Prize GB (£)Prize IRE (€)
May10000.0%0.0%£0€0
June10000.0%0.0%£0€0
November30000.0%0.0%£0€0
December20000.0%0.0%£0€400
May
Month
May
Runs
1
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€0
June
Month
June
Runs
1
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€0
November
Month
November
Runs
3
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€0
December
Month
December
Runs
2
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€400

By jockey

JockeyRunsWins2nd3rdWin %Place %Prize GB (£)Prize IRE (€)
Pierce Gallagher70000.0%0.0%£0€400
Pierce Gallagher
Runs
7
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€400

By trainer

TrainerRunsWins2nd3rdWin %Place %Prize GB (£)Prize IRE (€)
Miss M Harding70000.0%0.0%£0€400
Miss M Harding
Runs
7
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€400

By headgear

HeadgearRunsWins2nd3rdWin %Place %Prize GB (£)Prize IRE (€)
No headgear70000.0%0.0%£0€400
No headgear
Headgear
No headgear
Runs
7
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€400

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 days10000.0%0.0%£0€0
8 to 14 days20000.0%0.0%£0€0
15 to 30 days20000.0%0.0%£0€400
121 to 365 days10000.0%0.0%£0€0
Debut / no previous run
Days since last run
Debut / no previous run
Runs
1
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€0
1 to 7 days
Days since last run
1 to 7 days
Runs
1
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€0
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 (€)
€0
15 to 30 days
Days since last run
15 to 30 days
Runs
2
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€400
121 to 365 days
Days since last run
121 to 365 days
Runs
1
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€0

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

Pedigree

Pedigree

Sire branchBlueprint (IRE)

Parent · 1

  1. SireBlueprint (IRE)

Grandparents · 2

  1. Sire's sireGenerous (IRE)
  2. Sire's damHighbrow I (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 branchRun For Cover I (IRE)

Parent · 1

  1. DamRun For Cover I (IRE)

Grandparents · 2

  1. Dam's sireLafontaine I (USA)
  2. Dam's damRun For Shelter (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
Blueprint (IRE)
Run For Cover I (IRE)
Generous (IRE)
Highbrow I (GB)
Lafontaine I (USA)
Run For Shelter (GB)
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Breeding card

HorseNeeded The Run (IRE)
Sexmare
Foaled2008
SireBlueprint (IRE)
DamRun For Cover I (IRE)
DamsireLafontaine I (USA)
Sire's sireGenerous (IRE)
Sire's damHighbrow I (GB)
2nd damRun For Shelter (GB)
Dam's produce3 winners from 5 runners
Notable siblingCoole Cody (IRE)

Female line

  1. Run For Cover I (IRE) · by Lafontaine I (USA) · 3 winners from 5 runners
  2. Run For Shelter (GB) · 7 winners from 9 runners

Sire, dam and damsire

SireDamDamsireSexSire's avg winning distanceDamsire's avg winning distance
Blueprint (IRE)Run For Cover I (IRE)Lafontaine I (USA)mareNH 2m4½fFlat 9.3f · NH 2m3½f
Blueprint (IRE)
Sex
mare
Sire's avg winning distance
NH 2m4½f
Damsire's avg winning distance
Flat 9.3f · NH 2m3½f

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

ConditionRunsWinsPlacedWin %Place %This horse runsThis horse wins
All National Hunt runs1,6931674559.9%26.9%70
At 2m to 2m1f425401069.4%24.9%30
On Good going630611729.7%27.3%30
At 2m to 2m1f on Good going150164410.7%29.3%00
All National Hunt runs
Condition
All National Hunt runs
Runs
1,693
Wins
167
Placed
455
Win %
9.9%
Place %
26.9%
This horse runs
7
This horse wins
0
At 2m to 2m1f
Condition
At 2m to 2m1f
Runs
425
Wins
40
Placed
106
Win %
9.4%
Place %
24.9%
This horse runs
3
This horse wins
0
On Good going
Condition
On Good going
Runs
630
Wins
61
Placed
172
Win %
9.7%
Place %
27.3%
This horse runs
3
This horse wins
0
At 2m to 2m1f on Good going
Condition
At 2m to 2m1f on Good going
Runs
150
Wins
16
Placed
44
Win %
10.7%
Place %
29.3%
This horse runs
0
This horse wins
0

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.

Blueprint (IRE) × Lafontaine I mares (the cross)

CodeRunnersWinnersWinners %Black-type winnersRunsWins2nd/3rdWin %Prize GB (£)Prize IRE (€)
National Hunt3266.7%0295317.2%£9,530€18,694
National Hunt
Code
National Hunt
Runners
3
Winners
2
Winners %
66.7%
Black-type winners
0
Runs
29
Wins
5
2nd/3rd
3
Win %
17.2%
Prize GB (£)
£9,530
Prize IRE (€)
€18,694

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

Best of the cross

HorseRunsWinsBlack-type winsPrize GB (£)Prize IRE (€)
Chu Chu Thomas (IRE)630£0€18,294
True Blue (IRE)1620£9,530€0
Needed The Run (IRE)700£0€400
Chu Chu Thomas (IRE)
Runs
6
Wins
3
Black-type wins
0
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€18,294
True Blue (IRE)
Runs
16
Wins
2
Black-type wins
0
Prize GB (£)
£9,530
Prize IRE (€)
€0
Needed The Run (IRE)
Runs
7
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 Hunt8888864
National Hunt
Code
National Hunt
Current OR
88
Highest OR
88
Lowest OR
86
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
2 Jun 14Listowel (IRE)NH88013/18
18 May 14Limerick (IRE)NH8827/16
29 Dec 13Limerick (IRE)NH8604/18
12 Dec 13Tramore (IRE)NH86-5/12

Current mark v winning marks

CodeCurrent OROR last runChangeHighest ORv highest
National Hunt88880880
National Hunt
Code
National Hunt
Current OR
88
OR last run
88
Change
0
Highest OR
88
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

Run For Cover I (IRE)

G1 winners
0
Produce
3 winners from 5 runners

Full siblings

No other foal by Blueprint (IRE) out of Run For Cover I (IRE) has raced in Britain or Ireland.

Half siblings

By Presenting (GB)

By Dubai Destination (USA)

Female line

  1. 1Run For Cover I (IRE) · by Lafontaine I (USA)
  2. 2Run For Shelter (GB)

Notable relatives

Half-brother

View full Run For Shelter family

In brief

When was Needed The Run foaled?

Needed The Run (IRE) was foaled in 2008.

Who are the sire and dam of Needed The Run?

Needed The Run (IRE) is by Blueprint (IRE) out of Run For Cover I (IRE), a daughter of Lafontaine I (USA).

Who trained Needed The Run?

Needed The Run (IRE) was trained by Miss M Harding and owned by John J Harding at the time of the last run in Britain or Ireland.

What is Needed The Run's race record?

In Britain and Ireland, Needed The Run (IRE) ran 7 times without winning.

What was Needed The Run's official rating?

Needed The Run (IRE) was last officially rated 88 over jumps (also the career high).

Is Needed The Run still racing?

Needed The Run (IRE) last ran in Britain or Ireland on 2 June 2014 at Listowel (IRE) in the Harvest Festival 14th-20th September Handicap Hurdle, finishing 13th of 18, and has not run there since.

Is Needed The Run related to any top horses?

Needed The Run (IRE)'s black-type relatives in Britain and Ireland include Coole Cody (IRE) (half-brother, Grade 2 winner) and Fine Parchment (IRE) (half-brother, Grade 3 winner), from the Run For Shelter (GB) family.

What is Needed The Run's record at Limerick (IRE)?

Needed The Run (IRE) ran most often at Limerick (IRE), with no wins from 3 runs there.

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