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Horse profile
Nuala's Joy
- TrainerMichael Hourigan
- OwnerJames Grace
- FamilyAvatea
- Sex
- mare
- Foaled
- 2003
- Record (GB & IRE)
- 0 wins from 3 runs (0%)
- Prize money (GB & IRE)
- £0
- Last run (GB & IRE)
- 15 Jan 2009, Thurles (IRE) (13/15)
- Last win (GB & IRE)
- Never won
Form
Race record
| Date | Course | Pos | SP | Btn | Jockey | Trainer | Race | Class | Type | Dist | Going | Wgt | Winner / 2nd | Winner prize | Days | Future form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Jan 09 | Thurles (IRE) | 13/15 | 50/1 | dist | Tom Doyle | Michael Hourigan | Ballynonty Maiden Hurdle (Div I) | Non-handicap (unclassified) | Hurdle | 2m | Heavy | 10-13 | Ballysassian (IRE) | €4,408 | 26 | 0/11 |
| 20 Dec 08 | Navan (IRE) | 22/30 | 50/1 | dist | Tom Doyle | Michael Hourigan | 2009 Navan Membership Maiden Hurdle | Non-handicap (unclassified) | Hurdle | 2m | Heavy | 11-7 | Kimberlite King (IRE) | €8,292 | 17 | 0/25 |
| 3 Dec 08 | Fairyhouse (IRE) | 12/14 | 33/1 | dist | Tom Doyle | Michael Hourigan | Fairyhouse Membership 2009 Maiden Hurdle (Div I) | Non-handicap (unclassified) | Hurdle | 2m2f | Soft to Heavy | 10-13 | Kennel Bridge (GB) | €5,874 | - | 1/11 |
Ballynonty Maiden Hurdle (Div I)
Non-handicap (unclassified)2mHeavy
All fields
- Date
- 15 Jan 09
- Course
- Thurles (IRE)
- Pos
- 13/15
- SP
- 50/1
- Btn
- dist
- Jockey
- Tom Doyle
- Trainer
- Michael Hourigan
- Race
- Ballynonty Maiden Hurdle (Div I)
- Class
- Non-handicap (unclassified)
- Type
- Hurdle
- Dist
- 2m
- Going
- Heavy
- Wgt
- 10-13
- Winner / 2nd
- Ballysassian (IRE)
- Winner prize
- €4,408
- Days
- 26
- Future form
- 0/11
2009 Navan Membership Maiden Hurdle
Non-handicap (unclassified)2mHeavy
All fields
- Date
- 20 Dec 08
- Course
- Navan (IRE)
- Pos
- 22/30
- SP
- 50/1
- Btn
- dist
- Jockey
- Tom Doyle
- Trainer
- Michael Hourigan
- Race
- 2009 Navan Membership Maiden Hurdle
- Class
- Non-handicap (unclassified)
- Type
- Hurdle
- Dist
- 2m
- Going
- Heavy
- Wgt
- 11-7
- Winner / 2nd
- Kimberlite King (IRE)
- Winner prize
- €8,292
- Days
- 17
- Future form
- 0/25
Fairyhouse Membership 2009 Maiden Hurdle (Div I)
Non-handicap (unclassified)2m2fSoft to Heavy
All fields
- Date
- 3 Dec 08
- Course
- Fairyhouse (IRE)
- Pos
- 12/14
- SP
- 33/1
- Btn
- dist
- Jockey
- Tom Doyle
- Trainer
- Michael Hourigan
- Race
- Fairyhouse Membership 2009 Maiden Hurdle (Div I)
- Class
- Non-handicap (unclassified)
- Type
- Hurdle
- Dist
- 2m2f
- Going
- Soft to Heavy
- Wgt
- 10-13
- Winner / 2nd
- Kennel Bridge (GB)
- Winner prize
- €5,874
- Days
- -
- Future form
- 1/11
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Dec 08 | Fairyhouse (IRE) | Fairyhouse Membership 2009 Maiden Hurdle (Div I) | 12/14 | Kennel Bridge (GB) | 1 | 31 Dec 08 | Punchestown (IRE) | Buy Your Tickets On Line Handicap Hurdle |
- 12/143 Dec 08 · Fairyhouse (IRE)
Fairyhouse Membership 2009 Maiden Hurdle (Div I)
All fields
- Date
- 3 Dec 08
- Course
- Fairyhouse (IRE)
- Race
- Fairyhouse Membership 2009 Maiden Hurdle (Div I)
- This horse
- 12/14
- Winner next time
- Kennel Bridge (GB)
- Their pos
- 1
- Won on
- 31 Dec 08
- Race won
- Buy Your Tickets On Line 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
| Trainer | First run | Last run | First run for yard | Runs | Wins | 2nd | 3rd | Win % | Place % | Prize GB (£) | Prize IRE (€) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Hourigan | 3 Dec 08 | 15 Jan 09 | 12/14 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | £0 | €0 |
Michael Hourigan
- Trainer
- Michael Hourigan
- First run
- 3 Dec 08
- Last run
- 15 Jan 09
- First run for yard
- 12/14
- Runs
- 3
- Wins
- 0
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £0
- Prize IRE (€)
- €0
Trained by one trainer throughout its British and Irish career.
Stats
Career summary by code (GB & IRE)
| Code | Runs | Wins | 2nd | 3rd | Win % | Place % | Prize GB (£) | Prize IRE (€) | First run | Last run |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| National Hunt | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | £0 | €0 | 3 Dec 08 | 15 Jan 09 |
National Hunt
- Code
- National Hunt
- Runs
- 3
- Wins
- 0
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £0
- Prize IRE (€)
- €0
- First run
- 3 Dec 08
- Last run
- 15 Jan 09
Placed = 1st in 2-4 runners, 1st-2nd in 5-7, 1st-3rd in 8+.
By race type
| Race type | Runs | Wins | 2nd | 3rd | Win % | Place % | Prize GB (£) | Prize IRE (€) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hurdle | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | £0 | €0 |
Hurdle
- Race type
- Hurdle
- Runs
- 3
- Wins
- 0
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £0
- Prize IRE (€)
- €0
By going
| Going | Runs | Wins | 2nd | 3rd | Win % | Place % | Prize GB (£) | Prize IRE (€) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Soft to Heavy | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | £0 | €0 | ||
| Heavy | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | £0 | €0 |
Soft to Heavy
- Going
- Soft to Heavy
- Runs
- 1
- Wins
- 0
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £0
- Prize IRE (€)
- €0
Heavy
- Going
- Heavy
- Runs
- 2
- Wins
- 0
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £0
- Prize IRE (€)
- €0
By distance
| Distance | Runs | Wins | 2nd | 3rd | Win % | Place % | Prize GB (£) | Prize IRE (€) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2m to 2m1f | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | £0 | €0 | ||
| 2m2f to 2m5f | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | £0 | €0 |
2m to 2m1f
- Distance
- 2m to 2m1f
- Runs
- 2
- Wins
- 0
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £0
- Prize IRE (€)
- €0
2m2f to 2m5f
- Distance
- 2m2f to 2m5f
- Runs
- 1
- Wins
- 0
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
- 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
| Course | Runs | Wins | 2nd | 3rd | Win % | Place % | Prize GB (£) | Prize IRE (€) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fairyhouse (IRE) | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | £0 | €0 | ||
| Navan (IRE) | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | £0 | €0 | ||
| Thurles (IRE) | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | £0 | €0 |
Fairyhouse (IRE)
- Course
- Fairyhouse (IRE)
- Runs
- 1
- Wins
- 0
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £0
- Prize IRE (€)
- €0
Navan (IRE)
- Course
- Navan (IRE)
- Runs
- 1
- Wins
- 0
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £0
- Prize IRE (€)
- €0
Thurles (IRE)
- Course
- Thurles (IRE)
- Runs
- 1
- Wins
- 0
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £0
- Prize IRE (€)
- €0
By class
| Class | Runs | Wins | 2nd | 3rd | Win % | Place % | Prize GB (£) | Prize IRE (€) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Non-handicap (unclassified) | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | £0 | €0 |
Non-handicap (unclassified)
- Class
- Non-handicap (unclassified)
- Runs
- 3
- Wins
- 0
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
- 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 (€) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 to 16 runners | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | £0 | €0 | ||
| 17+ runners | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | £0 | €0 |
13 to 16 runners
- Runners
- 13 to 16 runners
- Runs
- 2
- Wins
- 0
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £0
- Prize IRE (€)
- €0
17+ runners
- Runners
- 17+ runners
- Runs
- 1
- Wins
- 0
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £0
- Prize IRE (€)
- €0
By month
| Month | Runs | Wins | 2nd | 3rd | Win % | Place % | Prize GB (£) | Prize IRE (€) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | £0 | €0 | ||
| December | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | £0 | €0 |
January
- Month
- January
- Runs
- 1
- Wins
- 0
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £0
- Prize IRE (€)
- €0
December
- Month
- December
- Runs
- 2
- Wins
- 0
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £0
- Prize IRE (€)
- €0
By jockey
| Jockey | Runs | Wins | 2nd | 3rd | Win % | Place % | Prize GB (£) | Prize IRE (€) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tom Doyle | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | £0 | €0 |
Tom Doyle
- Jockey
- Tom Doyle
- Runs
- 3
- Wins
- 0
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £0
- Prize IRE (€)
- €0
By trainer
| Trainer | Runs | Wins | 2nd | 3rd | Win % | Place % | Prize GB (£) | Prize IRE (€) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Hourigan | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | £0 | €0 |
Michael Hourigan
- Trainer
- Michael Hourigan
- Runs
- 3
- Wins
- 0
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £0
- Prize IRE (€)
- €0
By headgear
| Headgear | Runs | Wins | 2nd | 3rd | Win % | Place % | Prize GB (£) | Prize IRE (€) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No headgear | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | £0 | €0 |
No headgear
- Headgear
- No headgear
- Runs
- 3
- Wins
- 0
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
- 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 run | Runs | Wins | 2nd | 3rd | Win % | Place % | Prize GB (£) | Prize IRE (€) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Debut / no previous run | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | £0 | €0 | ||
| 15 to 30 days | 2 | 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 %
- Place %
- 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 %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £0
- Prize IRE (€)
- €0
Counted from the previous run in Britain or Ireland; runs abroad are not seen.
Pedigree
Pedigree
Sire branchRudimentary (USA)
Parent · 1
Grandparents · 2
- Sire's sireNureyev (USA)
- Sire's damDoubly Sure (GB)
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 branchNuala's Pet (IRE)
Parent · 1
Grandparents · 2
- Dam's sireBuckskin (FR)
- Dam's damAvatea (GB)
Great-grandparents · 4
- Dam's sire's sireNot traced
- Dam's sire's damNot traced
- Dam's dam's sireNot traced
- Dam's dam's damNot traced
Breeding card
Female line
- Nuala's Pet (IRE) · by Buckskin (FR) · 2 winners from 4 runners
- Avatea (GB) · 3 winners from 6 runners
Sire, dam and damsire
| Sire | Dam | Damsire | Sex | Sire's avg winning distance | Damsire's avg winning distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rudimentary (USA) | Nuala's Pet (IRE) | Buckskin (FR) | mare | Flat 8.7f · NH 2m3f | Flat 12.2f · NH 2m4f |
Rudimentary (USA)
- Damsire
- Buckskin (FR)
- Sex
- mare
- Sire's avg winning distance
- Flat 8.7f · NH 2m3f
- Damsire's avg winning distance
- Flat 12.2f · NH 2m4f
Progeny of Rudimentary (USA) in this horse's best conditions
| Condition | Runs | Wins | Placed | Win % | Place % | This horse runs | This horse wins |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All National Hunt runs | 3,231 | 289 | 765 | 3 | 0 | ||
| At 2m to 2m1f | 1,384 | 121 | 321 | 2 | 0 | ||
| On Heavy going | 459 | 35 | 93 | 2 | 0 | ||
| At 2m to 2m1f on Heavy going | 225 | 16 | 51 | 2 | 0 |
All National Hunt runs
- Condition
- All National Hunt runs
- Runs
- 3,231
- Wins
- 289
- Placed
- 765
- Win %
- Place %
- This horse runs
- 3
- This horse wins
- 0
At 2m to 2m1f
- Condition
- At 2m to 2m1f
- Runs
- 1,384
- Wins
- 121
- Placed
- 321
- Win %
- Place %
- This horse runs
- 2
- This horse wins
- 0
On Heavy going
- Condition
- On Heavy going
- Runs
- 459
- Wins
- 35
- Placed
- 93
- Win %
- Place %
- This horse runs
- 2
- This horse wins
- 0
At 2m to 2m1f on Heavy going
- Condition
- At 2m to 2m1f on Heavy going
- Runs
- 225
- Wins
- 16
- Placed
- 51
- Win %
- Place %
- This horse runs
- 2
- 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.
Rudimentary (USA) × Buckskin mares (the cross)
| Code | Runners | Winners | Winners % | Black-type winners | Runs | Wins | 2nd/3rd | Win % | Prize GB (£) | Prize IRE (€) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| National Hunt | 3 | 0 | 0 | 22 | 0 | 1 | £0 | €1,008 |
National Hunt
- Code
- National Hunt
- Runners
- 3
- Winners
- 0
- Winners %
- Black-type winners
- 0
- Runs
- 22
- Wins
- 0
- 2nd/3rd
- 1
- Win %
- Prize GB (£)
- £0
- Prize IRE (€)
- €1,008
Small sample (under 5 runners): read with care. Includes this horse.
Best of the cross
| Horse | Runs | Wins | Black-type wins | Prize GB (£) | Prize IRE (€) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nuala's Joy (IRE) | 3 | 0 | 0 | £0 | €0 |
| Mighty Vexatious (IRE) | 6 | 0 | 0 | £0 | €639 |
| Dear Darla (IRE) | 13 | 0 | 0 | £0 | €369 |
Nuala's Joy (IRE)
- Horse
- Nuala's Joy (IRE)
- Runs
- 3
- Wins
- 0
- Black-type wins
- 0
- Prize GB (£)
- £0
- Prize IRE (€)
- €0
Mighty Vexatious (IRE)
- Runs
- 6
- Wins
- 0
- Black-type wins
- 0
- Prize GB (£)
- £0
- Prize IRE (€)
- €639
Dear Darla (IRE)
- Horse
- Dear Darla (IRE)
- Runs
- 13
- Wins
- 0
- Black-type wins
- 0
- Prize GB (£)
- £0
- Prize IRE (€)
- €369
Top 12 by best win level, then wins.
Family
Dam summary
- G1 winners
- 1
- Produce
- 2 winners from 4 runners
Full siblings
No other foal by Rudimentary (USA) out of Nuala's Pet (IRE) has raced in Britain or Ireland.
Half siblings
By Supreme Leader (GB)
- Mark The Man I (IRE)4W · 9R
- Anna Supreme (IRE)0W · 2R
By Saddlers' Hall (IRE)
- Mick The Man (IRE)4W · 25R · 1 G1
Female line
- 1Nuala's Pet (IRE) · by Buckskin (FR)
- 2Avatea (GB)
Notable relatives
Half-brother
- Mick The Man (IRE)4W · 25R · 1 G1
In brief
When was Nuala's Joy foaled?
Nuala's Joy (IRE) was foaled in 2003.
Who are the sire and dam of Nuala's Joy?
Nuala's Joy (IRE) is by Rudimentary (USA) out of Nuala's Pet (IRE), a daughter of Buckskin (FR).
Who trained Nuala's Joy?
Nuala's Joy (IRE) was trained by Michael Hourigan and owned by James Grace at the time of the last run in Britain or Ireland.
What is Nuala's Joy's race record?
In Britain and Ireland, Nuala's Joy (IRE) ran 3 times without winning.
Is Nuala's Joy still racing?
Nuala's Joy (IRE) last ran in Britain or Ireland on 15 January 2009 at Thurles (IRE) in the Ballynonty Maiden Hurdle, finishing 13th of 15, and has not run there since.
Is Nuala's Joy related to any top horses?
Nuala's Joy (IRE)'s black-type relatives in Britain and Ireland include Mick The Man (IRE) (half-brother, Grade 1 winner), from the Avatea (GB) family.
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