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Recite A Prayer (IRE) silks

Horse profile

Recite A Prayer

Recital (FR) × Old Madam (IRE) (Old Vic (GB))
Sex
gelding
Foaled
2015
Colour
bay
Highest OR
144
Record (GB & IRE)
3 wins from 18 runs (17%)
Prize money (GB & IRE)
€103,635 IRE
Last official rating
143 (Jumps)
Last run (GB & IRE)
15 Apr 2023, Aintree (UR/39)
Last win (GB & IRE)
16 May 2022, Killarney (IRE)
Recent form
782341PU7212111231220UR

Form

Race record

DateCoursePosSPBtnJockeyTrainerRaceClassTypeDistGoingWgtORHeadgearWinner / 2ndWinner prizeDaysFuture form
15 Apr 23AintreeUR/3980/1-Jack FoleyWillie MullinsRandox Grand National Handicap ChaseClass 1Chase4m2½fGood to Soft10-2143tCorach Rambler (IRE)£500,0001090/33
27 Dec 22Leopardstown (IRE)20/2833/1distDanny MullinsWillie MullinsPaddy Power Chase (Extended Handicap Chase)Grade BChase3mYielding11-5142tReal Steel (FR)€110,000242/27
3 Dec 22Aintree12/2220/1distBrian HayesWillie MullinsBoyleSports Becher Handicap ChaseClass 1Chase3m2fGood to Soft11-11144tAshtown Lad (IRE)£84,195270/20
6 Nov 22Cork (IRE)3/1711/2F7¼Danny MullinsWillie MullinsPaddy Power Cork Grand National Handicap ChaseGrade BChase3m4fSoft to Heavy11-5141tCaptain Kangaroo (IRE)€26,550460/13
21 Sep 22Listowel (IRE)2/1628/12¾Danny MullinsWillie MullinsGuinness Kerry National Handicap ChaseGrade AChase3mGood10-2139tBusselton (FR)€118,000751/14
8 Jul 22Kilbeggan (IRE)11/1413/2distDanny MullinsWillie MullinsAXA Farm Insurance Midlands National Handicap ChaseGrade BChase3m1fGood10-13139tHurricane Georgie (IRE)€59,000530/13
16 May 22Killarney (IRE)1/1011/2won 2½Danny MullinsWillie MullinsTote Killarney National Handicap ChaseHandicap (unclassified)Chase3m2fGood11-6132tDarrens Hope (IRE)€29,500161/8
30 Apr 22Punchestown (IRE)2/1412/11½Danny MullinsWillie MullinsPalmerstown House Pat Taaffe Handicap ChaseGrade BChase3mYielding10-11129tDonkey Years (IRE)€29,500290/12
1 Apr 22Wexford (IRE)1/611/4won ½Danny MullinsWillie MullinsDownload The BoyleSports App Novice Handicap ChaseHandicap (unclassified)Chase2m4fGood11-7125tRailway Hurricane (IRE)€9,735340/5
26 Feb 22Fairyhouse (IRE)2/88/11¼Danny MullinsWillie MullinsVote For Nina Text 53125 Rated Novice ChaseNon-handicap (unclassified)Chase3m1½fSoft11-5121tRegina Dracones (IRE)€9,440170/5
9 Feb 22Fairyhouse (IRE)7/1512/111¼Paul TownendWillie MullinsDiscover Meath Handicap ChaseHandicap (unclassified)Chase2m5fSoft11-6121tGevrey (FR)€9,440660/14
5 Dec 21Punchestown (IRE)PU/188/1-Danny MullinsWillie MullinsHanlon Concrete Handicap ChaseHandicap (unclassified)Chase3m1½fYielding to Soft11-10123tGlenquin Castle (IRE)€8,555521/17
14 Oct 21Tramore (IRE)1/57/2won 4½Danny MullinsWillie MullinsWaterford Greenway Beginners ChaseNon-handicap (unclassified)Chase2m5½fGood12-0-tChampagne Sparkles (FR)€6,49061/4
8 Oct 21Downpatrick (IRE)4/611/212¾Danny MullinsWillie MullinsI.N.H. Stallion Owners EBF Maiden HurdleNon-handicap (unclassified)Hurdle2m5½fSoft11-6-tKingston Retreat (GB)€7,670610/5
8 Aug 21Downpatrick (IRE)3/9EvensF5¾Paul TownendWillie MullinsJoe Rea Memorial Maiden HurdleNon-handicap (unclassified)Hurdle2m6fYielding11-6--Ruler Of Dubai (IRE)€5,900751/6
25 May 21Tipperary (IRE)2/116/5F6½Brian HayesWillie MullinsThank You To All The Frontline Workers Maiden Hurdle (Div II)Non-handicap (unclassified)Hurdle3mHeavy11-6--Queensteel (IRE)€5,9001160/7
29 Jan 21Navan (IRE)8/1314/1distRichard DeeganPaul HennessySlane (Pro/Am) INH Flat RaceNon-handicap (unclassified)NH Flat2mHeavy11-11--Three Stripe Life (IRE)€5,900521/10
8 Dec 20Punchestown (IRE)7/105/2J8Mr P W MullinsPaul HennessyIrish Stallion Farms EBF Auction Flat RaceNon-handicap (unclassified)NH Flat2m½fHeavy12-0--Eurotiep (FR)€8,850-0/9
  • UR/3915 Apr 23 · Aintree80/1

    Randox Grand National Handicap Chase

    Class 14m2½fGood to Soft

    All fields
    Date
    15 Apr 23
    Course
    Aintree
    Pos
    UR/39
    SP
    80/1
    Btn
    -
    Race
    Randox Grand National Handicap Chase
    Class
    Class 1
    Type
    Chase
    Dist
    4m2½f
    Going
    Good to Soft
    Wgt
    10-2
    OR
    143
    Headgear
    t
    Winner prize
    £500,000
    Days
    109
    Future form
    0/33
  • 20/2827 Dec 22 · Leopardstown (IRE)33/1

    Paddy Power Chase (Extended Handicap Chase)

    Grade B3mYielding

    All fields
    Date
    27 Dec 22
    Pos
    20/28
    SP
    33/1
    Btn
    dist
    Race
    Paddy Power Chase (Extended Handicap Chase)
    Class
    Grade B
    Type
    Chase
    Dist
    3m
    Going
    Yielding
    Wgt
    11-5
    OR
    142
    Headgear
    t
    Winner / 2nd
    Real Steel (FR)
    Winner prize
    €110,000
    Days
    24
    Future form
    2/27
  • 12/223 Dec 22 · Aintree20/1

    BoyleSports Becher Handicap Chase

    Class 13m2fGood to Soft

    All fields
    Date
    3 Dec 22
    Course
    Aintree
    Pos
    12/22
    SP
    20/1
    Btn
    dist
    Race
    BoyleSports Becher Handicap Chase
    Class
    Class 1
    Type
    Chase
    Dist
    3m2f
    Going
    Good to Soft
    Wgt
    11-11
    OR
    144
    Headgear
    t
    Winner / 2nd
    Ashtown Lad (IRE)
    Winner prize
    £84,195
    Days
    27
    Future form
    0/20
  • 3/176 Nov 22 · Cork (IRE)11/2F

    Paddy Power Cork Grand National Handicap Chase

    Grade B3m4fSoft to Heavy

    All fields
    Date
    6 Nov 22
    Pos
    3/17
    SP
    11/2F
    Btn
    7¼
    Race
    Paddy Power Cork Grand National Handicap Chase
    Class
    Grade B
    Type
    Chase
    Dist
    3m4f
    Going
    Soft to Heavy
    Wgt
    11-5
    OR
    141
    Headgear
    t
    Winner prize
    €26,550
    Days
    46
    Future form
    0/13
  • 2/1621 Sep 22 · Listowel (IRE)28/1

    Guinness Kerry National Handicap Chase

    Grade A3mGood

    All fields
    Date
    21 Sep 22
    Pos
    2/16
    SP
    28/1
    Btn
    2¾
    Race
    Guinness Kerry National Handicap Chase
    Class
    Grade A
    Type
    Chase
    Dist
    3m
    Going
    Good
    Wgt
    10-2
    OR
    139
    Headgear
    t
    Winner / 2nd
    Busselton (FR)
    Winner prize
    €118,000
    Days
    75
    Future form
    1/14
  • 11/148 Jul 22 · Kilbeggan (IRE)13/2

    AXA Farm Insurance Midlands National Handicap Chase

    Grade B3m1fGood

    All fields
    Date
    8 Jul 22
    Pos
    11/14
    SP
    13/2
    Btn
    dist
    Race
    AXA Farm Insurance Midlands National Handicap Chase
    Class
    Grade B
    Type
    Chase
    Dist
    3m1f
    Going
    Good
    Wgt
    10-13
    OR
    139
    Headgear
    t
    Winner prize
    €59,000
    Days
    53
    Future form
    0/13
  • 1/1016 May 22 · Killarney (IRE)11/2

    Tote Killarney National Handicap Chase

    Handicap (unclassified)3m2fGood

    All fields
    Date
    16 May 22
    Pos
    1/10
    SP
    11/2
    Btn
    won 2½
    Race
    Tote Killarney National Handicap Chase
    Class
    Handicap (unclassified)
    Type
    Chase
    Dist
    3m2f
    Going
    Good
    Wgt
    11-6
    OR
    132
    Headgear
    t
    Winner / 2nd
    Darrens Hope (IRE)
    Winner prize
    €29,500
    Days
    16
    Future form
    1/8
  • 2/1430 Apr 22 · Punchestown (IRE)12/1

    Palmerstown House Pat Taaffe Handicap Chase

    Grade B3mYielding

    All fields
    Date
    30 Apr 22
    Pos
    2/14
    SP
    12/1
    Btn
    1½
    Race
    Palmerstown House Pat Taaffe Handicap Chase
    Class
    Grade B
    Type
    Chase
    Dist
    3m
    Going
    Yielding
    Wgt
    10-11
    OR
    129
    Headgear
    t
    Winner / 2nd
    Donkey Years (IRE)
    Winner prize
    €29,500
    Days
    29
    Future form
    0/12
  • 1/61 Apr 22 · Wexford (IRE)11/4

    Download The BoyleSports App Novice Handicap Chase

    Handicap (unclassified)2m4fGood

    All fields
    Date
    1 Apr 22
    Pos
    1/6
    SP
    11/4
    Btn
    won ½
    Race
    Download The BoyleSports App Novice Handicap Chase
    Class
    Handicap (unclassified)
    Type
    Chase
    Dist
    2m4f
    Going
    Good
    Wgt
    11-7
    OR
    125
    Headgear
    t
    Winner prize
    €9,735
    Days
    34
    Future form
    0/5
  • 2/826 Feb 22 · Fairyhouse (IRE)8/1

    Vote For Nina Text 53125 Rated Novice Chase

    Non-handicap (unclassified)3m1½fSoft

    All fields
    Date
    26 Feb 22
    Pos
    2/8
    SP
    8/1
    Btn
    1¼
    Race
    Vote For Nina Text 53125 Rated Novice Chase
    Class
    Non-handicap (unclassified)
    Type
    Chase
    Dist
    3m1½f
    Going
    Soft
    Wgt
    11-5
    OR
    121
    Headgear
    t
    Winner prize
    €9,440
    Days
    17
    Future form
    0/5
  • 7/159 Feb 22 · Fairyhouse (IRE)12/1

    Discover Meath Handicap Chase

    Handicap (unclassified)2m5fSoft

    All fields
    Date
    9 Feb 22
    Pos
    7/15
    SP
    12/1
    Btn
    11¼
    Race
    Discover Meath Handicap Chase
    Class
    Handicap (unclassified)
    Type
    Chase
    Dist
    2m5f
    Going
    Soft
    Wgt
    11-6
    OR
    121
    Headgear
    t
    Winner / 2nd
    Gevrey (FR)
    Winner prize
    €9,440
    Days
    66
    Future form
    0/14
  • PU/185 Dec 21 · Punchestown (IRE)8/1

    Hanlon Concrete Handicap Chase

    Handicap (unclassified)3m1½fYielding to Soft

    All fields
    Date
    5 Dec 21
    Pos
    PU/18
    SP
    8/1
    Btn
    -
    Race
    Hanlon Concrete Handicap Chase
    Class
    Handicap (unclassified)
    Type
    Chase
    Dist
    3m1½f
    Going
    Yielding to Soft
    Wgt
    11-10
    OR
    123
    Headgear
    t
    Winner prize
    €8,555
    Days
    52
    Future form
    1/17
  • 1/514 Oct 21 · Tramore (IRE)7/2

    Waterford Greenway Beginners Chase

    Non-handicap (unclassified)2m5½fGood

    All fields
    Date
    14 Oct 21
    Pos
    1/5
    SP
    7/2
    Btn
    won 4½
    Race
    Waterford Greenway Beginners Chase
    Class
    Non-handicap (unclassified)
    Type
    Chase
    Dist
    2m5½f
    Going
    Good
    Wgt
    12-0
    OR
    -
    Headgear
    t
    Winner prize
    €6,490
    Days
    6
    Future form
    1/4
  • 4/68 Oct 21 · Downpatrick (IRE)11/2

    I.N.H. Stallion Owners EBF Maiden Hurdle

    Non-handicap (unclassified)2m5½fSoft

    All fields
    Date
    8 Oct 21
    Pos
    4/6
    SP
    11/2
    Btn
    12¾
    Race
    I.N.H. Stallion Owners EBF Maiden Hurdle
    Class
    Non-handicap (unclassified)
    Type
    Hurdle
    Dist
    2m5½f
    Going
    Soft
    Wgt
    11-6
    OR
    -
    Headgear
    t
    Winner prize
    €7,670
    Days
    61
    Future form
    0/5
  • 3/98 Aug 21 · Downpatrick (IRE)EvensF

    Joe Rea Memorial Maiden Hurdle

    Non-handicap (unclassified)2m6fYielding

    All fields
    Date
    8 Aug 21
    Pos
    3/9
    SP
    EvensF
    Btn
    5¾
    Race
    Joe Rea Memorial Maiden Hurdle
    Class
    Non-handicap (unclassified)
    Type
    Hurdle
    Dist
    2m6f
    Going
    Yielding
    Wgt
    11-6
    OR
    -
    Headgear
    -
    Winner prize
    €5,900
    Days
    75
    Future form
    1/6
  • 2/1125 May 21 · Tipperary (IRE)6/5F

    Thank You To All The Frontline Workers Maiden Hurdle (Div II)

    Non-handicap (unclassified)3mHeavy

    All fields
    Date
    25 May 21
    Pos
    2/11
    SP
    6/5F
    Btn
    6½
    Race
    Thank You To All The Frontline Workers Maiden Hurdle (Div II)
    Class
    Non-handicap (unclassified)
    Type
    Hurdle
    Dist
    3m
    Going
    Heavy
    Wgt
    11-6
    OR
    -
    Headgear
    -
    Winner / 2nd
    Queensteel (IRE)
    Winner prize
    €5,900
    Days
    116
    Future form
    0/7
  • 8/1329 Jan 21 · Navan (IRE)14/1

    Slane (Pro/Am) INH Flat Race

    Non-handicap (unclassified)2mHeavy

    All fields
    Date
    29 Jan 21
    Pos
    8/13
    SP
    14/1
    Btn
    dist
    Race
    Slane (Pro/Am) INH Flat Race
    Class
    Non-handicap (unclassified)
    Type
    NH Flat
    Dist
    2m
    Going
    Heavy
    Wgt
    11-11
    OR
    -
    Headgear
    -
    Winner prize
    €5,900
    Days
    52
    Future form
    1/10
  • 7/108 Dec 20 · Punchestown (IRE)5/2J

    Irish Stallion Farms EBF Auction Flat Race

    Non-handicap (unclassified)2m½fHeavy

    All fields
    Date
    8 Dec 20
    Pos
    7/10
    SP
    5/2J
    Btn
    8
    Race
    Irish Stallion Farms EBF Auction Flat Race
    Class
    Non-handicap (unclassified)
    Type
    NH Flat
    Dist
    2m½f
    Going
    Heavy
    Wgt
    12-0
    OR
    -
    Headgear
    -
    Winner / 2nd
    Eurotiep (FR)
    Winner prize
    €8,850
    Days
    -
    Future form
    0/9

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
27 Dec 22Leopardstown (IRE)Paddy Power Chase (Extended Handicap Chase)20/28Ain't That A Shame (IRE)411 Mar 23Gowran Park (IRE)Holden Fleet Management Beginners Chase
27 Dec 22Leopardstown (IRE)Paddy Power Chase (Extended Handicap Chase)20/28Carefully Selected (IRE)1126 Jan 23Gowran Park (IRE)Goffs Thyestes Handicap Chase
21 Sep 22Listowel (IRE)Guinness Kerry National Handicap Chase2/16El Barra (FR)-6 Nov 22Cork (IRE)Paddy Power Feel Like A Favourite EBF Novice Chase
16 May 22Killarney (IRE)Tote Killarney National Handicap Chase1/10Waitnsee (IRE)68 Jul 22Kilbeggan (IRE)Writech Handicap Hurdle
5 Dec 21Punchestown (IRE)Hanlon Concrete Handicap ChasePU/18Wishmoor (IRE)-29 Dec 21Limerick (IRE)Ryans Cleaning Event Specialists Veterans Handicap Chase
14 Oct 21Tramore (IRE)Waterford Greenway Beginners Chase1/5Optional Mix (IRE)328 Oct 21Clonmel (IRE)Irish Stallion Farms EBF Mares Maiden Hurdle
8 Aug 21Downpatrick (IRE)Joe Rea Memorial Maiden Hurdle3/9Mr Jackman (IRE)69 Oct 21HexhamCampbell & Rowley Event Management Maiden Hurdle
29 Jan 21Navan (IRE)Slane (Pro/Am) INH Flat Race8/13Outlaw Peter (IRE)27 Oct 21WorcesterRichard Hitchings Memorial Open Maiden National Hunt Flat Race

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

TrainerMoved fromFirst runLast runFirst run for yardOR first runOR last runBest ORRunsWins2nd3rdWin %Place %Prize GB (£)Prize IRE (€)
Willie MullinsPaul Hennessy25 May 2115 Apr 232/111231431441634218.8%56.3%£0€103,635
Paul Hennessy-8 Dec 2029 Jan 217/10---20000.0%0.0%£0€0
Willie Mullins
Moved from
Paul Hennessy
First run
25 May 21
Last run
15 Apr 23
First run for yard
2/11
OR first run
123
OR last run
143
Best OR
144
Runs
16
Wins
3
2nd
4
3rd
2
Win %
18.8%
Place %
56.3%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€103,635
Paul Hennessy
First run
8 Dec 20
Last run
29 Jan 21
First run for yard
7/10
Runs
2
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€0

Spells with each trainer in race order, latest first (a horse that returns to a trainer shows a new spell). From British and Irish runs since 1990.

Stats

Career summary by code (GB & IRE)

CodeRunsWins2nd3rdWin %Place %Prize GB (£)Prize IRE (€)Best ORFirst runLast run
National Hunt1834216.7%50.0%£0€103,6351448 Dec 2015 Apr 23
National Hunt
Code
National Hunt
Runs
18
Wins
3
2nd
4
3rd
2
Win %
16.7%
Place %
50.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€103,635
Best OR
144
First run
8 Dec 20
Last run
15 Apr 23

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 (€)
Hurdle30110.0%66.7%£0€3,320
Chase1333123.1%53.8%£0€100,315
NH Flat20000.0%0.0%£0€0
Hurdle
Race type
Hurdle
Runs
3
Wins
0
2nd
1
3rd
1
Win %
0.0%
Place %
66.7%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€3,320
Chase
Race type
Chase
Runs
13
Wins
3
2nd
3
3rd
1
Win %
23.1%
Place %
53.8%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€100,315
NH Flat
Race type
NH Flat
Runs
2
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€0

By going

GoingRunsWins2nd3rdWin %Place %Prize GB (£)Prize IRE (€)
Good531060.0%80.0%£0€83,725
Good to Soft20000.0%0.0%£0€0
Yielding30110.0%66.7%£0€10,400
Yielding to Soft10000.0%0.0%£0€0
Soft30100.0%33.3%£0€3,560
Soft to Heavy10010.0%100.0%£0€4,050
Heavy30100.0%33.3%£0€1,900
Good
Going
Good
Runs
5
Wins
3
2nd
1
3rd
0
Win %
60.0%
Place %
80.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€83,725
Good to Soft
Going
Good to Soft
Runs
2
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€0
Yielding
Going
Yielding
Runs
3
Wins
0
2nd
1
3rd
1
Win %
0.0%
Place %
66.7%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€10,400
Yielding to Soft
Going
Yielding to Soft
Runs
1
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€0
Soft
Going
Soft
Runs
3
Wins
0
2nd
1
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
33.3%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€3,560
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 (€)
€4,050
Heavy
Going
Heavy
Runs
3
Wins
0
2nd
1
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
33.3%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€1,900

By distance

DistanceRunsWins2nd3rdWin %Place %Prize GB (£)Prize IRE (€)
2m to 2m1f20000.0%0.0%£0€0
2m2f to 2m5f210050.0%50.0%£0€9,735
2m6f to 3m1f813112.5%62.5%£0€57,310
3m2f and over611116.7%50.0%£0€36,590
2m to 2m1f
Distance
2m to 2m1f
Runs
2
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
2
Wins
1
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
50.0%
Place %
50.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€9,735
2m6f to 3m1f
Distance
2m6f to 3m1f
Runs
8
Wins
1
2nd
3
3rd
1
Win %
12.5%
Place %
62.5%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€57,310
3m2f and over
Distance
3m2f and over
Runs
6
Wins
1
2nd
1
3rd
1
Win %
16.7%
Place %
50.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€36,590

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)30100.0%33.3%£0€9,500
Aintree20000.0%0.0%£0€0
Downpatrick (IRE)20010.0%50.0%£0€1,420
Fairyhouse (IRE)20100.0%50.0%£0€3,040
Killarney (IRE)1100100.0%100.0%£0€29,500
Tramore (IRE)1100100.0%100.0%£0€6,490
Wexford (IRE)1100100.0%100.0%£0€9,735
Cork (IRE)10010.0%100.0%£0€4,050
Kilbeggan (IRE)10000.0%0.0%£0€0
Leopardstown (IRE)10000.0%0.0%£0€0
Listowel (IRE)10100.0%100.0%£0€38,000
Navan (IRE)10000.0%0.0%£0€0
Tipperary (IRE)10100.0%100.0%£0€1,900
Punchestown (IRE)
Runs
3
Wins
0
2nd
1
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
33.3%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€9,500
Aintree
Course
Aintree
Runs
2
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€0
Downpatrick (IRE)
Runs
2
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
1
Win %
0.0%
Place %
50.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€1,420
Fairyhouse (IRE)
Runs
2
Wins
0
2nd
1
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
50.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€3,040
Killarney (IRE)
Runs
1
Wins
1
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
100.0%
Place %
100.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€29,500
Tramore (IRE)
Runs
1
Wins
1
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
100.0%
Place %
100.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€6,490
Wexford (IRE)
Runs
1
Wins
1
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
100.0%
Place %
100.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€9,735
Cork (IRE)
Runs
1
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
1
Win %
0.0%
Place %
100.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€4,050
Kilbeggan (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
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€0
Listowel (IRE)
Runs
1
Wins
0
2nd
1
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
100.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€38,000
Navan (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
1
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
100.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€1,900

By class

ClassRunsWins2nd3rdWin %Place %Prize GB (£)Prize IRE (€)
Class 120000.0%0.0%£0€0
Non-handicap (unclassified)712114.3%57.1%£0€12,850
Handicap (unclassified)420050.0%50.0%£0€39,235
Grade B40110.0%50.0%£0€13,550
Grade A10100.0%100.0%£0€38,000
Class 1
Class
Class 1
Runs
2
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
7
Wins
1
2nd
2
3rd
1
Win %
14.3%
Place %
57.1%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€12,850
Handicap (unclassified)
Class
Handicap (unclassified)
Runs
4
Wins
2
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
50.0%
Place %
50.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€39,235
Grade B
Class
Grade B
Runs
4
Wins
0
2nd
1
3rd
1
Win %
0.0%
Place %
50.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€13,550
Grade A
Class
Grade A
Runs
1
Wins
0
2nd
1
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
100.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€38,000

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 runners311033.3%66.7%£0€13,295
2 to 5 runners1100100.0%100.0%£0€6,490
9 to 12 runners411125.0%75.0%£0€32,300
13 to 16 runners50200.0%40.0%£0€47,500
17+ runners50010.0%20.0%£0€4,050
6 to 8 runners
Runners
6 to 8 runners
Runs
3
Wins
1
2nd
1
3rd
0
Win %
33.3%
Place %
66.7%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€13,295
2 to 5 runners
Runners
2 to 5 runners
Runs
1
Wins
1
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
100.0%
Place %
100.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€6,490
9 to 12 runners
Runners
9 to 12 runners
Runs
4
Wins
1
2nd
1
3rd
1
Win %
25.0%
Place %
75.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€32,300
13 to 16 runners
Runners
13 to 16 runners
Runs
5
Wins
0
2nd
2
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
40.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€47,500
17+ runners
Runners
17+ runners
Runs
5
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
1
Win %
0.0%
Place %
20.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€4,050

By month

MonthRunsWins2nd3rdWin %Place %Prize GB (£)Prize IRE (€)
January10000.0%0.0%£0€0
February20100.0%50.0%£0€3,040
April311033.3%66.7%£0€19,235
May211050.0%100.0%£0€31,400
July10000.0%0.0%£0€0
August10010.0%100.0%£0€900
September10100.0%100.0%£0€38,000
October210050.0%50.0%£0€7,010
November10010.0%100.0%£0€4,050
December40000.0%0.0%£0€0
January
Month
January
Runs
1
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€0
February
Month
February
Runs
2
Wins
0
2nd
1
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
50.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€3,040
April
Month
April
Runs
3
Wins
1
2nd
1
3rd
0
Win %
33.3%
Place %
66.7%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€19,235
May
Month
May
Runs
2
Wins
1
2nd
1
3rd
0
Win %
50.0%
Place %
100.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€31,400
July
Month
July
Runs
1
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€0
August
Month
August
Runs
1
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
1
Win %
0.0%
Place %
100.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€900
September
Month
September
Runs
1
Wins
0
2nd
1
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
100.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€38,000
October
Month
October
Runs
2
Wins
1
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
50.0%
Place %
50.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€7,010
November
Month
November
Runs
1
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
1
Win %
0.0%
Place %
100.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€4,050
December
Month
December
Runs
4
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 (€)
Danny Mullins1133127.3%63.6%£0€100,835
Brian Hayes20100.0%50.0%£0€1,900
Paul Townend20010.0%50.0%£0€900
Jack Foley10000.0%0.0%£0€0
Mr P W Mullins10000.0%0.0%£0€0
Richard Deegan10000.0%0.0%£0€0
Danny Mullins
Runs
11
Wins
3
2nd
3
3rd
1
Win %
27.3%
Place %
63.6%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€100,835
Brian Hayes
Runs
2
Wins
0
2nd
1
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
50.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€1,900
Paul Townend
Runs
2
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
1
Win %
0.0%
Place %
50.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€900
Jack Foley
Runs
1
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€0
Mr P W Mullins
Runs
1
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€0
Richard Deegan
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 (€)
Willie Mullins1634218.8%56.3%£0€103,635
Paul Hennessy20000.0%0.0%£0€0
Willie Mullins
Runs
16
Wins
3
2nd
4
3rd
2
Win %
18.8%
Place %
56.3%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€103,635
Paul Hennessy
Runs
2
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€0

By headgear

HeadgearRunsWins2nd3rdWin %Place %Prize GB (£)Prize IRE (€)
No headgear40110.0%50.0%£0€2,800
t1433121.4%50.0%£0€100,835
No headgear
Headgear
No headgear
Runs
4
Wins
0
2nd
1
3rd
1
Win %
0.0%
Place %
50.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€2,800
t
Headgear
t
Runs
14
Wins
3
2nd
3
3rd
1
Win %
21.4%
Place %
50.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€100,835

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 days1100100.0%100.0%£0€6,490
15 to 30 days512020.0%60.0%£0€42,040
31 to 60 days510120.0%40.0%£0€13,785
61 to 120 days60210.0%50.0%£0€41,320
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
1
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
100.0%
Place %
100.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€6,490
15 to 30 days
Days since last run
15 to 30 days
Runs
5
Wins
1
2nd
2
3rd
0
Win %
20.0%
Place %
60.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€42,040
31 to 60 days
Days since last run
31 to 60 days
Runs
5
Wins
1
2nd
0
3rd
1
Win %
20.0%
Place %
40.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€13,785
61 to 120 days
Days since last run
61 to 120 days
Runs
6
Wins
0
2nd
2
3rd
1
Win %
0.0%
Place %
50.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€41,320

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€520
First time tongue strap10000.0%0.0%£0€520
Headgear, all items worn before1333123.1%53.8%£0€100,315
No headgear40110.0%50.0%£0€2,800
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 (€)
€520
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 (€)
€520
Headgear, all items worn before
Headgear
Headgear, all items worn before
Runs
13
Wins
3
2nd
3
3rd
1
Win %
23.1%
Place %
53.8%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€100,315
No headgear
Headgear
No headgear
Runs
4
Wins
0
2nd
1
3rd
1
Win %
0.0%
Place %
50.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€2,800

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 branchRecital (FR)

Parent · 1

  1. SireRecital (FR)

Grandparents · 2

  1. Sire's sireMontjeu (IRE)
  2. Sire's damDibenoise (FR)

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 branchOld Madam (IRE)

Parent · 1

  1. DamOld Madam (IRE)

Grandparents · 2

  1. Dam's sireOld Vic (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
Recital (FR)
Old Madam (IRE)
Montjeu (IRE)
Dibenoise (FR)
Old Vic (GB)
Not traced
Not traced
Not traced
Not traced
Not traced
Not traced
Not traced
Not traced
Not traced

Breeding card

HorseRecite A Prayer (IRE)
Sexgelding
Foaled2015
SireRecital (FR)
DamOld Madam (IRE)
DamsireOld Vic (GB)
Sire's sireMontjeu (IRE)
Sire's damDibenoise (FR)
Dam's produce1 winners from 3 runners
Notable siblingCherokees Prayer (IRE)

Female line

  1. Old Madam (IRE) · 1 winners from 3 runners

Sire, dam and damsire

SireDamDamsireBreederFoaledColourSexSire's avg winning distanceDamsire's avg winning distance
Recital (FR)Old Madam (IRE)Old Vic (GB)M A Doyle20 May 15baygeldingNH 2m4½fFlat 11.3f · NH 2m4f
Recital (FR)
Breeder
M A Doyle
Foaled
20 May 15
Colour
bay
Sex
gelding
Sire's avg winning distance
NH 2m4½f
Damsire's avg winning distance
Flat 11.3f · NH 2m4f

Progeny of Recital (FR) in this horse's best conditions

ConditionRunsWinsPlacedWin %Place %This horse runsThis horse wins
All National Hunt runs18116428.8%23.2%183
At 2m6f to 3m1f424119.5%26.2%81
On Good going6591813.8%27.7%53
At 2m6f to 3m1f on Good going172611.8%35.3%31
All National Hunt runs
Condition
All National Hunt runs
Runs
181
Wins
16
Placed
42
Win %
8.8%
Place %
23.2%
This horse runs
18
This horse wins
3
At 2m6f to 3m1f
Condition
At 2m6f to 3m1f
Runs
42
Wins
4
Placed
11
Win %
9.5%
Place %
26.2%
This horse runs
8
This horse wins
1
On Good going
Condition
On Good going
Runs
65
Wins
9
Placed
18
Win %
13.8%
Place %
27.7%
This horse runs
5
This horse wins
3
At 2m6f to 3m1f on Good going
Condition
At 2m6f to 3m1f on Good going
Runs
17
Wins
2
Placed
6
Win %
11.8%
Place %
35.3%
This horse runs
3
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.

Recital (FR) × Old Vic (GB) mares (the cross)

CodeRunnersWinnersWinners %Black-type winnersRunsWins2nd/3rdWin %Prize GB (£)Prize IRE (€)
National Hunt11100.0%0183616.7%£0€103,635
National Hunt
Code
National Hunt
Runners
1
Winners
1
Winners %
100.0%
Black-type winners
0
Runs
18
Wins
3
2nd/3rd
6
Win %
16.7%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€103,635

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

Best of the cross

HorseRunsWinsBlack-type winsPrize GB (£)Prize IRE (€)
Recite A Prayer (IRE)1830£0€103,635
Recite A Prayer (IRE)
Runs
18
Wins
3
Black-type wins
0
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€103,635

Top 12 by best win level, then wins.

Ratings

Official ratings

CodeCurrent ORHighest ORLowest ORLast winning ORLast winRated runs
National Hunt14314412113216 May 2212
National Hunt
Code
National Hunt
Current OR
143
Highest OR
144
Lowest OR
121
Last winning OR
132
Last win
16 May 22
Rated runs
12

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
15 Apr 23AintreeNH1431UR/39
27 Dec 22Leopardstown (IRE)NH142-220/28
3 Dec 22AintreeNH144312/22
6 Nov 22Cork (IRE)NH14123/17
21 Sep 22Listowel (IRE)NH13902/16
8 Jul 22Kilbeggan (IRE)NH139711/14
16 May 22Killarney (IRE)NH13231/10
30 Apr 22Punchestown (IRE)NH12942/14
1 Apr 22Wexford (IRE)NH12541/6
26 Feb 22Fairyhouse (IRE)NH12102/8
9 Feb 22Fairyhouse (IRE)NH121-27/15
5 Dec 21Punchestown (IRE)NH123-PU/18

Current mark v winning marks

CodeCurrent OROR last runChangeLast winning ORLast winv last winningHighest winning ORv highest winningHighest ORv highest
National Hunt143143013216 May 221113211144-1
National Hunt
Code
National Hunt
Current OR
143
OR last run
143
Change
0
Last winning OR
132
Last win
16 May 22
v last winning
11
Highest winning OR
132
v highest winning
11
Highest OR
144
v highest
-1

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

Old Madam (IRE)

G1 winners
0
Produce
1 winners from 3 runners

Full siblings

No other foal by Recital (FR) out of Old Madam (IRE) has raced in Britain or Ireland.

Half siblings

By Hillstar (GB)

Female line

  1. 1Old Madam (IRE)

Notable relatives

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

In brief

When was Recite A Prayer foaled?

Recite A Prayer (IRE), a bay racehorse, was foaled on 20 May 2015.

Who are the sire and dam of Recite A Prayer?

Recite A Prayer (IRE) is by Recital (FR) out of Old Madam (IRE), a daughter of Old Vic (GB), and was bred by M A Doyle.

Who trained Recite A Prayer?

Recite A Prayer (IRE) was trained by Willie Mullins and owned by The Turner Family at the time of the last run in Britain or Ireland, having also run for Paul Hennessy.

What is Recite A Prayer's race record?

In Britain and Ireland, Recite A Prayer (IRE) won 3 of 18 races (17%). Runs abroad (for example in France, Dubai or the USA) are not included.

Has Recite A Prayer ever been beaten?

Recite A Prayer (IRE) was beaten 15 times in 18 runs in Britain and Ireland, the first time on 8 December 2020 at Punchestown (IRE) (7th of 10).

What was Recite A Prayer's official rating?

Recite A Prayer (IRE) was last officially rated 143 over jumps (career high 144).

Is Recite A Prayer still racing?

Recite A Prayer (IRE) last ran in Britain or Ireland on 15 April 2023 at Aintree in the Randox Grand National Handicap Chase (Premier Handicap) (result: unseated rider, 39 ran), and has not run there since.

What is Recite A Prayer's record at Punchestown (IRE)?

Recite A Prayer (IRE) ran most often at Punchestown (IRE), with no wins from 3 runs there.

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