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Horse profile

Pleasant Surprise (GB)

Cadeaux Genereux (GB) × Quiet Week-End I (GB) (Town And Country (GB))
Sex
gelding
Foaled
1993

See also: Pleasant Surprise (IRE) · Luca Cumani · 8 runs · 2 wins, Pleasant Surprise (FR) · M C Pipe · 8 runs · 0 wins

Highest OR
96
Record (GB & IRE)
2 wins from 12 runs (17%)
Prize money (GB & IRE)
£18,250 GB
Last official rating
94 (Flat)
Last run (GB & IRE)
13 Sep 1996, Doncaster (12/13)
Last win (GB & IRE)
8 Jun 1996, Haydock
Recent form
622117241417912

Form

Race record

DateCoursePosSPBtnJockeyTrainerRaceClassTypeDistGoingWgtORHeadgearWinner / 2ndWinner prizeDaysFuture form
13 Sep 96Doncaster12/1314/1distBrett DoyleMark JohnstonJoy U.K. Stakes Handicap Class CClass 3Flat Turf1m4fGood to Firm9-394-Spillo (GB)£5,12081/10
5 Sep 96York9/1111/122¾Michael HillsMark JohnstonSun Life Of Canada Garrowby Rated HandicapClass 2Flat Turf1m4fGood8-1094-Arabian Story (GB)£13,140621/8
5 Jul 96Sandown17/2020/118½J WeaverMark JohnstonHong Kong Jockey Club Trophy Handicap Class BClass 2Flat Turf1m2fGood8-796-Sheer Danzig (IRE)£51,750153/19
20 Jun 96Ascot4/2020/15J WeaverMark JohnstonKing George V Handicap Class BClass 2Flat Turf1m4fGood to Firm9-596-Samraan (USA)£26,215122/19
8 Jun 96Haydock1/119/2won hdJ WeaverMark JohnstonDouglas Rated HandicapClass 3Flat Turf1m2½fGood to Soft9-391bExalted I (IRE)£6,304250/10
14 May 96York4/79/23½Kevin DarleyMark JohnstonShepherd Trophy Rated HandicapClass 2Flat Turf1m2½fGood to Firm9-389-Dombey (GB)£12,88560/6
8 May 96Chester2/1316/1nkJ WeaverMark JohnstonCheshire Regiment Handicap Class CClass 3Flat Turf1m4½fGood9-789-Backdrop I (IRE)£8,9682252/12
26 Sep 95Newmarket17/3025/112W R SwinburnMark JohnstonTattersalls Houghton Sales Conditions Stakes Class BClass 2Flat Turf7fGood9-0--Rio Duvida (GB)£13,012483/26
9 Aug 95Beverley1/136/5Fwon 1¼Darryll HollandMark JohnstonJournal Maiden Stakes Class DClass 4Flat Turf7½fGood to Firm9-0--Belana (GB)£4,159151/12
25 Jul 95Beverley2/97/1½T WilliamsMark JohnstonEuropean Breeders Fund Minster Moorgate Maiden Stakes Class DClass 4Flat Turf7½fGood to Firm9-0--Modern Day I (USA)£3,97781/8
17 Jul 95Beverley2/83/12½Darryll HollandMark JohnstonHull Maiden Stakes Class DClass 4Flat Turf7½fGood9-0--Inchrory (GB)£3,678601/7
18 May 95York6/128/18¾W R SwinburnMark JohnstonEuropean Breeders Fund Yorkshire Maiden Stakes Class DClass 4Flat Turf6fGood9-0--Allied Forces (USA)£5,952-3/11
  • 12/1313 Sep 96 · Doncaster14/1

    Joy U.K. Stakes Handicap Class C

    Class 31m4fGood to Firm

    All fields
    Date
    13 Sep 96
    Course
    Doncaster
    Pos
    12/13
    SP
    14/1
    Btn
    dist
    Race
    Joy U.K. Stakes Handicap Class C
    Class
    Class 3
    Type
    Flat Turf
    Dist
    1m4f
    Going
    Good to Firm
    Wgt
    9-3
    OR
    94
    Headgear
    -
    Winner / 2nd
    Spillo (GB)
    Winner prize
    £5,120
    Days
    8
    Future form
    1/10
  • 9/115 Sep 96 · York11/1

    Sun Life Of Canada Garrowby Rated Handicap

    Class 21m4fGood

    All fields
    Date
    5 Sep 96
    Course
    York
    Pos
    9/11
    SP
    11/1
    Btn
    22¾
    Race
    Sun Life Of Canada Garrowby Rated Handicap
    Class
    Class 2
    Type
    Flat Turf
    Dist
    1m4f
    Going
    Good
    Wgt
    8-10
    OR
    94
    Headgear
    -
    Winner / 2nd
    Arabian Story (GB)
    Winner prize
    £13,140
    Days
    62
    Future form
    1/8
  • 17/205 Jul 96 · Sandown20/1

    Hong Kong Jockey Club Trophy Handicap Class B

    Class 21m2fGood

    All fields
    Date
    5 Jul 96
    Course
    Sandown
    Pos
    17/20
    SP
    20/1
    Btn
    18½
    Jockey
    J Weaver
    Race
    Hong Kong Jockey Club Trophy Handicap Class B
    Class
    Class 2
    Type
    Flat Turf
    Dist
    1m2f
    Going
    Good
    Wgt
    8-7
    OR
    96
    Headgear
    -
    Winner / 2nd
    Sheer Danzig (IRE)
    Winner prize
    £51,750
    Days
    15
    Future form
    3/19
  • 4/2020 Jun 96 · Ascot20/1

    King George V Handicap Class B

    Class 21m4fGood to Firm

    All fields
    Date
    20 Jun 96
    Course
    Ascot
    Pos
    4/20
    SP
    20/1
    Btn
    5
    Jockey
    J Weaver
    Race
    King George V Handicap Class B
    Class
    Class 2
    Type
    Flat Turf
    Dist
    1m4f
    Going
    Good to Firm
    Wgt
    9-5
    OR
    96
    Headgear
    -
    Winner / 2nd
    Samraan (USA)
    Winner prize
    £26,215
    Days
    12
    Future form
    2/19
  • 1/118 Jun 96 · Haydock9/2

    Douglas Rated Handicap

    Class 31m2½fGood to Soft

    All fields
    Date
    8 Jun 96
    Course
    Haydock
    Pos
    1/11
    SP
    9/2
    Btn
    won hd
    Jockey
    J Weaver
    Race
    Douglas Rated Handicap
    Class
    Class 3
    Type
    Flat Turf
    Dist
    1m2½f
    Going
    Good to Soft
    Wgt
    9-3
    OR
    91
    Headgear
    b
    Winner / 2nd
    Exalted I (IRE)
    Winner prize
    £6,304
    Days
    25
    Future form
    0/10
  • 4/714 May 96 · York9/2

    Shepherd Trophy Rated Handicap

    Class 21m2½fGood to Firm

    All fields
    Date
    14 May 96
    Course
    York
    Pos
    4/7
    SP
    9/2
    Btn
    3½
    Race
    Shepherd Trophy Rated Handicap
    Class
    Class 2
    Type
    Flat Turf
    Dist
    1m2½f
    Going
    Good to Firm
    Wgt
    9-3
    OR
    89
    Headgear
    -
    Winner / 2nd
    Dombey (GB)
    Winner prize
    £12,885
    Days
    6
    Future form
    0/6
  • 2/138 May 96 · Chester16/1

    Cheshire Regiment Handicap Class C

    Class 31m4½fGood

    All fields
    Date
    8 May 96
    Course
    Chester
    Pos
    2/13
    SP
    16/1
    Btn
    nk
    Jockey
    J Weaver
    Race
    Cheshire Regiment Handicap Class C
    Class
    Class 3
    Type
    Flat Turf
    Dist
    1m4½f
    Going
    Good
    Wgt
    9-7
    OR
    89
    Headgear
    -
    Winner / 2nd
    Backdrop I (IRE)
    Winner prize
    £8,968
    Days
    225
    Future form
    2/12
  • 17/3026 Sep 95 · Newmarket25/1

    Tattersalls Houghton Sales Conditions Stakes Class B

    Class 27fGood

    All fields
    Date
    26 Sep 95
    Course
    Newmarket
    Pos
    17/30
    SP
    25/1
    Btn
    12
    Race
    Tattersalls Houghton Sales Conditions Stakes Class B
    Class
    Class 2
    Type
    Flat Turf
    Dist
    7f
    Going
    Good
    Wgt
    9-0
    OR
    -
    Headgear
    -
    Winner / 2nd
    Rio Duvida (GB)
    Winner prize
    £13,012
    Days
    48
    Future form
    3/26
  • 1/139 Aug 95 · Beverley6/5F

    Journal Maiden Stakes Class D

    Class 47½fGood to Firm

    All fields
    Date
    9 Aug 95
    Course
    Beverley
    Pos
    1/13
    SP
    6/5F
    Btn
    won 1¼
    Race
    Journal Maiden Stakes Class D
    Class
    Class 4
    Type
    Flat Turf
    Dist
    7½f
    Going
    Good to Firm
    Wgt
    9-0
    OR
    -
    Headgear
    -
    Winner / 2nd
    Belana (GB)
    Winner prize
    £4,159
    Days
    15
    Future form
    1/12
  • 2/925 Jul 95 · Beverley7/1

    European Breeders Fund Minster Moorgate Maiden Stakes Class D

    Class 47½fGood to Firm

    All fields
    Date
    25 Jul 95
    Course
    Beverley
    Pos
    2/9
    SP
    7/1
    Btn
    ½
    Race
    European Breeders Fund Minster Moorgate Maiden Stakes Class D
    Class
    Class 4
    Type
    Flat Turf
    Dist
    7½f
    Going
    Good to Firm
    Wgt
    9-0
    OR
    -
    Headgear
    -
    Winner / 2nd
    Modern Day I (USA)
    Winner prize
    £3,977
    Days
    8
    Future form
    1/8
  • 2/817 Jul 95 · Beverley3/1

    Hull Maiden Stakes Class D

    Class 47½fGood

    All fields
    Date
    17 Jul 95
    Course
    Beverley
    Pos
    2/8
    SP
    3/1
    Btn
    2½
    Race
    Hull Maiden Stakes Class D
    Class
    Class 4
    Type
    Flat Turf
    Dist
    7½f
    Going
    Good
    Wgt
    9-0
    OR
    -
    Headgear
    -
    Winner / 2nd
    Inchrory (GB)
    Winner prize
    £3,678
    Days
    60
    Future form
    1/7
  • 6/1218 May 95 · York8/1

    European Breeders Fund Yorkshire Maiden Stakes Class D

    Class 46fGood

    All fields
    Date
    18 May 95
    Course
    York
    Pos
    6/12
    SP
    8/1
    Btn
    8¾
    Race
    European Breeders Fund Yorkshire Maiden Stakes Class D
    Class
    Class 4
    Type
    Flat Turf
    Dist
    6f
    Going
    Good
    Wgt
    9-0
    OR
    -
    Headgear
    -
    Winner prize
    £5,952
    Days
    -
    Future form
    3/11

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

DateCourseRaceThis horseWinner next timeTheir posWon onAtRace won
13 Sep 96DoncasterJoy U.K. Stakes Handicap Class C12/13Manful (GB)830 Sep 96HamiltonShawfield Claiming Stakes Class E
5 Sep 96YorkSun Life Of Canada Garrowby Rated Handicap9/11Dear Life (USA)311 Sep 96EpsomSouthern Mobile Handicap Class D
5 Jul 96SandownHong Kong Jockey Club Trophy Handicap Class B17/20Wilcuma (GB)513 Jul 96York37th John Smith's Magnet Cup Handicap Class B
5 Jul 96SandownHong Kong Jockey Club Trophy Handicap Class B17/20MissileI (GB)820 Jul 96Newmarket (July)Food Brokers Animal Health Trust Trophy Rated Stakes Handicap
5 Jul 96SandownHong Kong Jockey Club Trophy Handicap Class B17/20Yeast (GB)1027 Jul 96AscotCrocker Bulteel Handicap (straight course)
20 Jun 96AscotKing George V Handicap Class B4/20Nador (GB)511 Jul 96ChepstowRegal Rated Handicap
20 Jun 96AscotKing George V Handicap Class B4/20Traceability (GB)2023 Aug 96SandownHinchley Wood Limited Stakes Class D
8 May 96ChesterCheshire Regiment Handicap Class C2/13Bellator (GB)424 May 96HaydockCoal Products Group Rated Handicap
8 May 96ChesterCheshire Regiment Handicap Class C2/13Deadline Time (IRE)1122 May 96SalisburySt. Edmund Of Abingdon Limited Stakes Class D
26 Sep 95NewmarketTattersalls Houghton Sales Conditions Stakes Class B17/30Singing Patriarch (IRE)913 Oct 95CatterickEuropean Breeders Fund Ripley Maiden Stakes Class D
26 Sep 95NewmarketTattersalls Houghton Sales Conditions Stakes Class B17/30Flying Green (FR)158 Jul 96BathLimpley Stoke Maiden Stakes Class D
26 Sep 95NewmarketTattersalls Houghton Sales Conditions Stakes Class B17/30Sarah's Guest (IRE)204 Oct 95Dundalk (IRE)Annagassan Nursery
9 Aug 95BeverleyJournal Maiden Stakes Class D1/13Belana (GB)224 Aug 95BeverleyManor Road Maiden Stakes Class D
25 Jul 95BeverleyEuropean Breeders Fund Minster Moorgate Maiden Stakes Class D2/9Nabhaan (IRE)42 Sep 95ThirskEuropean Breeders Fund Underwood Maiden Stakes Class D
17 Jul 95BeverleyHull Maiden Stakes Class D2/8Westcourt Magic (GB)722 Jul 95NewcastleSeahouses Selling Stakes Class F
18 May 95YorkEuropean Breeders Fund Yorkshire Maiden Stakes Class D6/12Bahamian Knight (CAN)227 May 95LingfieldEuropean Breeders Fund Lingfield Maiden Stakes Class D
18 May 95YorkEuropean Breeders Fund Yorkshire Maiden Stakes Class D6/12Take A Left (GB)831 May 95RiponLishman Sidwell Campbell And Price Maiden Stakes Class D
18 May 95YorkEuropean Breeders Fund Yorkshire Maiden Stakes Class D6/12Mybotye (GB)1112 Jun 95PontefractJune Maiden Auction Stakes (Div I)
  • 12/1313 Sep 96 · Doncaster

    Joy U.K. Stakes Handicap Class C

    All fields
    Date
    13 Sep 96
    Course
    Doncaster
    Race
    Joy U.K. Stakes Handicap Class C
    This horse
    12/13
    Winner next time
    Manful (GB)
    Their pos
    8
    Won on
    30 Sep 96
    Race won
    Shawfield Claiming Stakes Class E
  • 9/115 Sep 96 · York

    Sun Life Of Canada Garrowby Rated Handicap

    All fields
    Date
    5 Sep 96
    Course
    York
    Race
    Sun Life Of Canada Garrowby Rated Handicap
    This horse
    9/11
    Winner next time
    Dear Life (USA)
    Their pos
    3
    Won on
    11 Sep 96
    Race won
    Southern Mobile Handicap Class D
  • 17/205 Jul 96 · Sandown

    Hong Kong Jockey Club Trophy Handicap Class B

    All fields
    Date
    5 Jul 96
    Course
    Sandown
    Race
    Hong Kong Jockey Club Trophy Handicap Class B
    This horse
    17/20
    Winner next time
    Wilcuma (GB)
    Their pos
    5
    Won on
    13 Jul 96
    Race won
    37th John Smith's Magnet Cup Handicap Class B
  • 17/205 Jul 96 · Sandown

    Hong Kong Jockey Club Trophy Handicap Class B

    All fields
    Date
    5 Jul 96
    Course
    Sandown
    Race
    Hong Kong Jockey Club Trophy Handicap Class B
    This horse
    17/20
    Winner next time
    MissileI (GB)
    Their pos
    8
    Won on
    20 Jul 96
    At
    Newmarket (July)
    Race won
    Food Brokers Animal Health Trust Trophy Rated Stakes Handicap
  • 17/205 Jul 96 · Sandown

    Hong Kong Jockey Club Trophy Handicap Class B

    All fields
    Date
    5 Jul 96
    Course
    Sandown
    Race
    Hong Kong Jockey Club Trophy Handicap Class B
    This horse
    17/20
    Winner next time
    Yeast (GB)
    Their pos
    10
    Won on
    27 Jul 96
    Race won
    Crocker Bulteel Handicap (straight course)
  • 4/2020 Jun 96 · Ascot

    King George V Handicap Class B

    All fields
    Date
    20 Jun 96
    Course
    Ascot
    Race
    King George V Handicap Class B
    This horse
    4/20
    Winner next time
    Nador (GB)
    Their pos
    5
    Won on
    11 Jul 96
    Race won
    Regal Rated Handicap
  • 4/2020 Jun 96 · Ascot

    King George V Handicap Class B

    All fields
    Date
    20 Jun 96
    Course
    Ascot
    Race
    King George V Handicap Class B
    This horse
    4/20
    Winner next time
    Traceability (GB)
    Their pos
    20
    Won on
    23 Aug 96
    Race won
    Hinchley Wood Limited Stakes Class D
  • 2/138 May 96 · Chester

    Cheshire Regiment Handicap Class C

    All fields
    Date
    8 May 96
    Course
    Chester
    Race
    Cheshire Regiment Handicap Class C
    This horse
    2/13
    Winner next time
    Bellator (GB)
    Their pos
    4
    Won on
    24 May 96
    Race won
    Coal Products Group Rated Handicap
  • 2/138 May 96 · Chester

    Cheshire Regiment Handicap Class C

    All fields
    Date
    8 May 96
    Course
    Chester
    Race
    Cheshire Regiment Handicap Class C
    This horse
    2/13
    Winner next time
    Deadline Time (IRE)
    Their pos
    11
    Won on
    22 May 96
    Race won
    St. Edmund Of Abingdon Limited Stakes Class D
  • 17/3026 Sep 95 · Newmarket

    Tattersalls Houghton Sales Conditions Stakes Class B

    All fields
    Date
    26 Sep 95
    Course
    Newmarket
    Race
    Tattersalls Houghton Sales Conditions Stakes Class B
    This horse
    17/30
    Winner next time
    Singing Patriarch (IRE)
    Their pos
    9
    Won on
    13 Oct 95
    Race won
    European Breeders Fund Ripley Maiden Stakes Class D
  • 17/3026 Sep 95 · Newmarket

    Tattersalls Houghton Sales Conditions Stakes Class B

    All fields
    Date
    26 Sep 95
    Course
    Newmarket
    Race
    Tattersalls Houghton Sales Conditions Stakes Class B
    This horse
    17/30
    Winner next time
    Flying Green (FR)
    Their pos
    15
    Won on
    8 Jul 96
    Race won
    Limpley Stoke Maiden Stakes Class D
  • 17/3026 Sep 95 · Newmarket

    Tattersalls Houghton Sales Conditions Stakes Class B

    All fields
    Date
    26 Sep 95
    Course
    Newmarket
    Race
    Tattersalls Houghton Sales Conditions Stakes Class B
    This horse
    17/30
    Winner next time
    Sarah's Guest (IRE)
    Their pos
    20
    Won on
    4 Oct 95
    Race won
    Annagassan Nursery
  • 1/139 Aug 95 · Beverley

    Journal Maiden Stakes Class D

    All fields
    Date
    9 Aug 95
    Course
    Beverley
    Race
    Journal Maiden Stakes Class D
    This horse
    1/13
    Winner next time
    Belana (GB)
    Their pos
    2
    Won on
    24 Aug 95
    Race won
    Manor Road Maiden Stakes Class D
  • 2/925 Jul 95 · Beverley

    European Breeders Fund Minster Moorgate Maiden Stakes Class D

    All fields
    Date
    25 Jul 95
    Course
    Beverley
    Race
    European Breeders Fund Minster Moorgate Maiden Stakes Class D
    This horse
    2/9
    Winner next time
    Nabhaan (IRE)
    Their pos
    4
    Won on
    2 Sep 95
    Race won
    European Breeders Fund Underwood Maiden Stakes Class D
  • 2/817 Jul 95 · Beverley

    Hull Maiden Stakes Class D

    All fields
    Date
    17 Jul 95
    Course
    Beverley
    Race
    Hull Maiden Stakes Class D
    This horse
    2/8
    Winner next time
    Westcourt Magic (GB)
    Their pos
    7
    Won on
    22 Jul 95
    Race won
    Seahouses Selling Stakes Class F
  • 6/1218 May 95 · York

    European Breeders Fund Yorkshire Maiden Stakes Class D

    All fields
    Date
    18 May 95
    Course
    York
    Race
    European Breeders Fund Yorkshire Maiden Stakes Class D
    This horse
    6/12
    Winner next time
    Bahamian Knight (CAN)
    Their pos
    2
    Won on
    27 May 95
    Race won
    European Breeders Fund Lingfield Maiden Stakes Class D
  • 6/1218 May 95 · York

    European Breeders Fund Yorkshire Maiden Stakes Class D

    All fields
    Date
    18 May 95
    Course
    York
    Race
    European Breeders Fund Yorkshire Maiden Stakes Class D
    This horse
    6/12
    Winner next time
    Take A Left (GB)
    Their pos
    8
    Won on
    31 May 95
    Race won
    Lishman Sidwell Campbell And Price Maiden Stakes Class D
  • 6/1218 May 95 · York

    European Breeders Fund Yorkshire Maiden Stakes Class D

    All fields
    Date
    18 May 95
    Course
    York
    Race
    European Breeders Fund Yorkshire Maiden Stakes Class D
    This horse
    6/12
    Winner next time
    Mybotye (GB)
    Their pos
    11
    Won on
    12 Jun 95
    Race won
    June Maiden Auction Stakes (Div I)

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 (€)
Mark Johnston18 May 9513 Sep 966/128994961223016.7%41.7%£18,250€0
Mark Johnston
First run
18 May 95
Last run
13 Sep 96
First run for yard
6/12
OR first run
89
OR last run
94
Best OR
96
Runs
12
Wins
2
2nd
3
3rd
0
Win %
16.7%
Place %
41.7%
Prize GB (£)
£18,250
Prize IRE (€)
€0

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
Flat1223016.7%41.7%£18,250€09618 May 9513 Sep 96
Flat
Code
Flat
Runs
12
Wins
2
2nd
3
3rd
0
Win %
16.7%
Place %
41.7%
Prize GB (£)
£18,250
Prize IRE (€)
€0
Best OR
96
First run
18 May 95
Last run
13 Sep 96

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 (€)
Flat Turf1223016.7%41.7%£18,250€0
Flat Turf
Race type
Flat Turf
Runs
12
Wins
2
2nd
3
3rd
0
Win %
16.7%
Place %
41.7%
Prize GB (£)
£18,250
Prize IRE (€)
€0

By going

GoingRunsWins2nd3rdWin %Place %Prize GB (£)Prize IRE (€)
Good to Firm511020.0%40.0%£8,138€0
Good60200.0%33.3%£3,808€0
Good to Soft1100100.0%100.0%£6,304€0
Good to Firm
Going
Good to Firm
Runs
5
Wins
1
2nd
1
3rd
0
Win %
20.0%
Place %
40.0%
Prize GB (£)
£8,138
Prize IRE (€)
€0
Good
Going
Good
Runs
6
Wins
0
2nd
2
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
33.3%
Prize GB (£)
£3,808
Prize IRE (€)
€0
Good to Soft
Going
Good to Soft
Runs
1
Wins
1
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
100.0%
Place %
100.0%
Prize GB (£)
£6,304
Prize IRE (€)
€0

By distance

DistanceRunsWins2nd3rdWin %Place %Prize GB (£)Prize IRE (€)
5f to 6f10000.0%0.0%£0€0
7f to 1m412025.0%75.0%£6,459€0
9f to 11f310033.3%33.3%£7,232€0
12f to 13f40100.0%25.0%£4,559€0
5f to 6f
Distance
5f to 6f
Runs
1
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€0
7f to 1m
Distance
7f to 1m
Runs
4
Wins
1
2nd
2
3rd
0
Win %
25.0%
Place %
75.0%
Prize GB (£)
£6,459
Prize IRE (€)
€0
9f to 11f
Distance
9f to 11f
Runs
3
Wins
1
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
33.3%
Place %
33.3%
Prize GB (£)
£7,232
Prize IRE (€)
€0
12f to 13f
Distance
12f to 13f
Runs
4
Wins
0
2nd
1
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
25.0%
Prize GB (£)
£4,559
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 (€)
Beverley312033.3%100.0%£6,459€0
York30000.0%0.0%£928€0
Haydock1100100.0%100.0%£6,304€0
Ascot10000.0%0.0%£1,855€0
Chester10100.0%100.0%£2,704€0
Doncaster10000.0%0.0%£0€0
Newmarket10000.0%0.0%£0€0
Sandown10000.0%0.0%£0€0
Beverley
Course
Beverley
Runs
3
Wins
1
2nd
2
3rd
0
Win %
33.3%
Place %
100.0%
Prize GB (£)
£6,459
Prize IRE (€)
€0
York
Course
York
Runs
3
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£928
Prize IRE (€)
€0
Haydock
Course
Haydock
Runs
1
Wins
1
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
100.0%
Place %
100.0%
Prize GB (£)
£6,304
Prize IRE (€)
€0
Ascot
Course
Ascot
Runs
1
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£1,855
Prize IRE (€)
€0
Chester
Course
Chester
Runs
1
Wins
0
2nd
1
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
100.0%
Prize GB (£)
£2,704
Prize IRE (€)
€0
Doncaster
Course
Doncaster
Runs
1
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€0
Newmarket
Course
Newmarket
Runs
1
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€0
Sandown
Course
Sandown
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 (€)
Class 250000.0%0.0%£2,783€0
Class 3311033.3%66.7%£9,008€0
Class 4412025.0%75.0%£6,459€0
Class 2
Class
Class 2
Runs
5
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£2,783
Prize IRE (€)
€0
Class 3
Class
Class 3
Runs
3
Wins
1
2nd
1
3rd
0
Win %
33.3%
Place %
66.7%
Prize GB (£)
£9,008
Prize IRE (€)
€0
Class 4
Class
Class 4
Runs
4
Wins
1
2nd
2
3rd
0
Win %
25.0%
Place %
75.0%
Prize GB (£)
£6,459
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 runners20100.0%50.0%£2,032€0
9 to 12 runners411025.0%50.0%£7,500€0
13 to 16 runners311033.3%66.7%£6,863€0
17+ runners30000.0%0.0%£1,855€0
6 to 8 runners
Runners
6 to 8 runners
Runs
2
Wins
0
2nd
1
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
50.0%
Prize GB (£)
£2,032
Prize IRE (€)
€0
9 to 12 runners
Runners
9 to 12 runners
Runs
4
Wins
1
2nd
1
3rd
0
Win %
25.0%
Place %
50.0%
Prize GB (£)
£7,500
Prize IRE (€)
€0
13 to 16 runners
Runners
13 to 16 runners
Runs
3
Wins
1
2nd
1
3rd
0
Win %
33.3%
Place %
66.7%
Prize GB (£)
£6,863
Prize IRE (€)
€0
17+ runners
Runners
17+ runners
Runs
3
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£1,855
Prize IRE (€)
€0

By month

MonthRunsWins2nd3rdWin %Place %Prize GB (£)Prize IRE (€)
May30100.0%33.3%£3,632€0
June210050.0%50.0%£8,159€0
July30200.0%66.7%£2,300€0
August1100100.0%100.0%£4,159€0
September30000.0%0.0%£0€0
May
Month
May
Runs
3
Wins
0
2nd
1
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
33.3%
Prize GB (£)
£3,632
Prize IRE (€)
€0
June
Month
June
Runs
2
Wins
1
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
50.0%
Place %
50.0%
Prize GB (£)
£8,159
Prize IRE (€)
€0
July
Month
July
Runs
3
Wins
0
2nd
2
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
66.7%
Prize GB (£)
£2,300
Prize IRE (€)
€0
August
Month
August
Runs
1
Wins
1
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
100.0%
Place %
100.0%
Prize GB (£)
£4,159
Prize IRE (€)
€0
September
Month
September
Runs
3
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€0

By jockey

JockeyRunsWins2nd3rdWin %Place %Prize GB (£)Prize IRE (€)
J Weaver411025.0%50.0%£10,863€0
Darryll Holland211050.0%100.0%£5,263€0
W R Swinburn20000.0%0.0%£0€0
Brett Doyle10000.0%0.0%£0€0
Kevin Darley10000.0%0.0%£928€0
Michael Hills10000.0%0.0%£0€0
T Williams10100.0%100.0%£1,196€0
J Weaver
Jockey
J Weaver
Runs
4
Wins
1
2nd
1
3rd
0
Win %
25.0%
Place %
50.0%
Prize GB (£)
£10,863
Prize IRE (€)
€0
Darryll Holland
Runs
2
Wins
1
2nd
1
3rd
0
Win %
50.0%
Place %
100.0%
Prize GB (£)
£5,263
Prize IRE (€)
€0
W R Swinburn
Runs
2
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€0
Brett Doyle
Runs
1
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€0
Kevin Darley
Runs
1
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£928
Prize IRE (€)
€0
Michael Hills
Runs
1
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€0
T Williams
Runs
1
Wins
0
2nd
1
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
100.0%
Prize GB (£)
£1,196
Prize IRE (€)
€0

By trainer

TrainerRunsWins2nd3rdWin %Place %Prize GB (£)Prize IRE (€)
Mark Johnston1223016.7%41.7%£18,250€0
Mark Johnston
Runs
12
Wins
2
2nd
3
3rd
0
Win %
16.7%
Place %
41.7%
Prize GB (£)
£18,250
Prize IRE (€)
€0

By headgear

HeadgearRunsWins2nd3rdWin %Place %Prize GB (£)Prize IRE (€)
No headgear111309.1%36.4%£11,946€0
b1100100.0%100.0%£6,304€0
No headgear
Headgear
No headgear
Runs
11
Wins
1
2nd
3
3rd
0
Win %
9.1%
Place %
36.4%
Prize GB (£)
£11,946
Prize IRE (€)
€0
b
Headgear
b
Runs
1
Wins
1
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
100.0%
Place %
100.0%
Prize GB (£)
£6,304
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 days10000.0%0.0%£928€0
8 to 14 days30100.0%33.3%£3,051€0
15 to 30 days320066.7%66.7%£10,463€0
31 to 60 days20100.0%50.0%£1,104€0
61 to 120 days10000.0%0.0%£0€0
121 to 365 days10100.0%100.0%£2,704€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 (£)
£928
Prize IRE (€)
€0
8 to 14 days
Days since last run
8 to 14 days
Runs
3
Wins
0
2nd
1
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
33.3%
Prize GB (£)
£3,051
Prize IRE (€)
€0
15 to 30 days
Days since last run
15 to 30 days
Runs
3
Wins
2
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
66.7%
Place %
66.7%
Prize GB (£)
£10,463
Prize IRE (€)
€0
31 to 60 days
Days since last run
31 to 60 days
Runs
2
Wins
0
2nd
1
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
50.0%
Prize GB (£)
£1,104
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
1
Wins
0
2nd
1
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
100.0%
Prize GB (£)
£2,704
Prize IRE (€)
€0

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 headgear1100100.0%100.0%£6,304€0
First time blinkers1100100.0%100.0%£6,304€0
No headgear111309.1%36.4%£11,946€0
First time in any headgear
Headgear
First time in any headgear
Runs
1
Wins
1
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
100.0%
Place %
100.0%
Prize GB (£)
£6,304
Prize IRE (€)
€0
First time blinkers
Headgear
First time blinkers
Runs
1
Wins
1
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
100.0%
Place %
100.0%
Prize GB (£)
£6,304
Prize IRE (€)
€0
No headgear
Headgear
No headgear
Runs
11
Wins
1
2nd
3
3rd
0
Win %
9.1%
Place %
36.4%
Prize GB (£)
£11,946
Prize IRE (€)
€0

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 branchCadeaux Genereux (GB)

Parent · 1

  1. SireCadeaux Genereux (GB)

Grandparents · 2

  1. Sire's sireNot traced
  2. Sire's damNot traced

Great-grandparents · 4

  1. Sire's sire's sireNot traced
  2. Sire's sire's damNot traced
  3. Sire's dam's sireNot traced
  4. Sire's dam's damNot traced
Dam branchQuiet Week-End I (GB)

Parent · 1

  1. DamQuiet Week-End I (GB)

Grandparents · 2

  1. Dam's sireTown And Country (GB)
  2. Dam's damNot traced

Great-grandparents · 4

  1. Dam's sire's sireNot traced
  2. Dam's sire's damNot traced
  3. Dam's dam's sireNot traced
  4. Dam's dam's damNot traced
Cadeaux Genereux (GB)
Quiet Week-End I (GB)
Not traced
Not traced
Town And Country (GB)
Not traced
Not traced
Not traced
Not traced
Not traced
Not traced
Not traced
Not traced
Not traced

Breeding card

HorsePleasant Surprise (GB)
Sexgelding
Foaled1993
SireCadeaux Genereux (GB)
DamQuiet Week-End I (GB)
DamsireTown And Country (GB)
Dam's produce4 winners from 4 runners
Notable siblingTranquillityI (GB)

Female line

  1. Quiet Week-End I (GB) · 4 winners from 4 runners

Sire, dam and damsire

SireDamDamsireSexSire's avg winning distanceDamsire's avg winning distance
Cadeaux Genereux (GB)Quiet Week-End I (GB)Town And Country (GB)geldingFlat 7.6f · NH 2m1½fFlat 8.2f · NH 2m4f
Cadeaux Genereux (GB)
Sex
gelding
Sire's avg winning distance
Flat 7.6f · NH 2m1½f
Damsire's avg winning distance
Flat 8.2f · NH 2m4f

Progeny of Cadeaux Genereux (GB) in this horse's best conditions

ConditionRunsWinsPlacedWin %Place %This horse runsThis horse wins
All Flat runs9,3151,0742,76611.5%29.7%122
At 7f to 1m3,6423981,04810.9%28.8%41
On Good to firm or firmer going2,79433982912.1%29.7%51
At 7f to 1m on Good to firm or firmer going1,14812632811.0%28.6%21
All Flat runs
Condition
All Flat runs
Runs
9,315
Wins
1,074
Placed
2,766
Win %
11.5%
Place %
29.7%
This horse runs
12
This horse wins
2
At 7f to 1m
Condition
At 7f to 1m
Runs
3,642
Wins
398
Placed
1,048
Win %
10.9%
Place %
28.8%
This horse runs
4
This horse wins
1
On Good to firm or firmer going
Condition
On Good to firm or firmer going
Runs
2,794
Wins
339
Placed
829
Win %
12.1%
Place %
29.7%
This horse runs
5
This horse wins
1
At 7f to 1m on Good to firm or firmer going
Condition
At 7f to 1m on Good to firm or firmer going
Runs
1,148
Wins
126
Placed
328
Win %
11.0%
Place %
28.6%
This horse runs
2
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.

Cadeaux Genereux (GB) × Town And Country mares (the cross)

CodeRunnersWinnersWinners %Black-type winnersRunsWins2nd/3rdWin %Prize GB (£)Prize IRE (€)
Flat2150.0%0162412.5%£18,895€0
Flat
Code
Flat
Runners
2
Winners
1
Winners %
50.0%
Black-type winners
0
Runs
16
Wins
2
2nd/3rd
4
Win %
12.5%
Prize GB (£)
£18,895
Prize IRE (€)
€0

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

Best of the cross

HorseRunsWinsBlack-type winsPrize GB (£)Prize IRE (€)
Pleasant Surprise (GB)1220£18,250€0
Hidden Meaning (GB)400£645€0
Pleasant Surprise (GB)
Runs
12
Wins
2
Black-type wins
0
Prize GB (£)
£18,250
Prize IRE (€)
€0
Hidden Meaning (GB)
Runs
4
Wins
0
Black-type wins
0
Prize GB (£)
£645
Prize IRE (€)
€0

Top 12 by best win level, then wins.

Ratings

Official ratings

CodeCurrent ORHighest ORLowest ORLast winning ORLast winRated runs
Flat949689918 Jun 967
Flat
Code
Flat
Current OR
94
Highest OR
96
Lowest OR
89
Last winning OR
91
Last win
8 Jun 96
Rated runs
7

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
13 Sep 96DoncasterFlat94012/13
5 Sep 96YorkFlat94-29/11
5 Jul 96SandownFlat96017/20
20 Jun 96AscotFlat9654/20
8 Jun 96HaydockFlat9121/11
14 May 96YorkFlat8904/7
8 May 96ChesterFlat89-2/13
  • 12/1313 Sep 96 · Doncaster
    All fields
    Date
    13 Sep 96
    Course
    Doncaster
    Code
    Flat
    OR
    94
    Change
    0
    Pos
    12/13
  • 9/115 Sep 96 · York
    All fields
    Date
    5 Sep 96
    Course
    York
    Code
    Flat
    OR
    94
    Change
    -2
    Pos
    9/11
  • 17/205 Jul 96 · Sandown
    All fields
    Date
    5 Jul 96
    Course
    Sandown
    Code
    Flat
    OR
    96
    Change
    0
    Pos
    17/20
  • 4/2020 Jun 96 · Ascot
    All fields
    Date
    20 Jun 96
    Course
    Ascot
    Code
    Flat
    OR
    96
    Change
    5
    Pos
    4/20
  • 1/118 Jun 96 · Haydock
    All fields
    Date
    8 Jun 96
    Course
    Haydock
    Code
    Flat
    OR
    91
    Change
    2
    Pos
    1/11
  • 4/714 May 96 · York
    All fields
    Date
    14 May 96
    Course
    York
    Code
    Flat
    OR
    89
    Change
    0
    Pos
    4/7
  • 2/138 May 96 · Chester
    All fields
    Date
    8 May 96
    Course
    Chester
    Code
    Flat
    OR
    89
    Change
    -
    Pos
    2/13

Current mark v winning marks

CodeCurrent OROR last runChangeLast winning ORLast winv last winningHighest winning ORv highest winningHighest ORv highest
Flat94940918 Jun 96391396-2
Flat
Code
Flat
Current OR
94
OR last run
94
Change
0
Last winning OR
91
Last win
8 Jun 96
v last winning
3
Highest winning OR
91
v highest winning
3
Highest OR
96
v highest
-2

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

Quiet Week-End I (GB)

G1 winners
0
Produce
4 winners from 4 runners

Full siblings

No other foal by Cadeaux Genereux (GB) out of Quiet Week-End I (GB) has raced in Britain or Ireland.

Half siblings

By Night Shift (USA)

By Groom Dancer (USA)

By Royal Academy (USA)

Female line

  1. 1Quiet Week-End I (GB)

Notable relatives

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

View full Quiet Week-End I family

In brief

When was Pleasant Surprise foaled?

Pleasant Surprise (GB) was foaled in 1993.

Who are the sire and dam of Pleasant Surprise?

Pleasant Surprise (GB) is by Cadeaux Genereux (GB) out of Quiet Week-End I (GB), a daughter of Town And Country (GB).

Who trained Pleasant Surprise?

Pleasant Surprise (GB) was trained by Mark Johnston and owned by Abdulla Buhaleeba at the time of the last run in Britain or Ireland.

What is Pleasant Surprise's race record?

In Britain and Ireland, Pleasant Surprise (GB) won 2 of 12 races (17%).

What is Pleasant Surprise's biggest win?

Pleasant Surprise (GB)'s biggest win in Britain or Ireland came in the Douglas Rated Handicap at Haydock on 8 June 1996.

Has Pleasant Surprise ever been beaten?

Pleasant Surprise (GB) was beaten 10 times in 12 runs in Britain and Ireland, the first time on 18 May 1995 at York (6th of 12).

What was Pleasant Surprise's official rating?

Pleasant Surprise (GB) was last officially rated 94 on the Flat (career high 96).

Is Pleasant Surprise still racing?

Pleasant Surprise (GB) last ran in Britain or Ireland on 13 September 1996 at Doncaster in the Joy U.K. Stakes Handicap Class C, finishing 12th of 13, and has not run there since.

What is Pleasant Surprise's record at Beverley?

Pleasant Surprise (GB) ran most often at Beverley, with 1 win from 3 runs there.

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