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Romantic Notion (IRE) silks

Horse profile

Romantic Notion

Mujadil (USA) × Via Splendida (IRE) (Project Manager (GB))
Sex
filly
Foaled
2003
Record (GB & IRE)
1 win from 3 runs (33%)
Prize money (GB & IRE)
€23,308 IRE
Last run (GB & IRE)
13 Jul 2005, Leopardstown (IRE) (2/8)
Last win (GB & IRE)
16 Apr 2005, Navan (IRE)
Recent form
212

Form

Race record

DateCoursePosSPBtnJockeyTrainerRaceClassTypeDistGoingWgtWinner / 2ndWinner prizeDaysFuture form
13 Jul 05Leopardstown (IRE)2/85/11Johnny MurtaghM HalfordYPO Silver Flash Stakes (Fillies)ListedFlat Turf6fGood to Firm8-11Abigail Pett (GB)€35,805883/7
16 Apr 05Navan (IRE)1/64/5Fwon hdRory ClearyM HalfordTattersalls (Ireland) Auction MaidenNon-handicap (unclassified)Flat Turf5fSoft to Heavy8-6Regaleya (IRE)€8,983132/5
3 Apr 05Curragh (IRE)2/99/4F2Johnny MurtaghM HalfordMichael Murphy & Co. Ltd. European Breeders Fund Median Auction Fillies MaidenNon-handicap (unclassified)Flat Turf5fHeavy9-0Waterways (IRE)€13,020-2/8
  • 2/813 Jul 05 · Leopardstown (IRE)5/1

    YPO Silver Flash Stakes (Fillies)

    Listed6fGood to Firm

    All fields
    Date
    13 Jul 05
    Pos
    2/8
    SP
    5/1
    Btn
    1
    Trainer
    M Halford
    Race
    YPO Silver Flash Stakes (Fillies)
    Class
    Listed
    Type
    Flat Turf
    Dist
    6f
    Going
    Good to Firm
    Wgt
    8-11
    Winner / 2nd
    Abigail Pett (GB)
    Winner prize
    €35,805
    Days
    88
    Future form
    3/7
  • 1/616 Apr 05 · Navan (IRE)4/5F

    Tattersalls (Ireland) Auction Maiden

    Non-handicap (unclassified)5fSoft to Heavy

    All fields
    Date
    16 Apr 05
    Pos
    1/6
    SP
    4/5F
    Btn
    won hd
    Trainer
    M Halford
    Race
    Tattersalls (Ireland) Auction Maiden
    Class
    Non-handicap (unclassified)
    Type
    Flat Turf
    Dist
    5f
    Going
    Soft to Heavy
    Wgt
    8-6
    Winner / 2nd
    Regaleya (IRE)
    Winner prize
    €8,983
    Days
    13
    Future form
    2/5
  • 2/93 Apr 05 · Curragh (IRE)9/4F

    Michael Murphy & Co. Ltd. European Breeders Fund Median Auction Fillies Maiden

    Non-handicap (unclassified)5fHeavy

    All fields
    Date
    3 Apr 05
    Course
    Curragh (IRE)
    Pos
    2/9
    SP
    9/4F
    Btn
    2
    Trainer
    M Halford
    Race
    Michael Murphy & Co. Ltd. European Breeders Fund Median Auction Fillies Maiden
    Class
    Non-handicap (unclassified)
    Type
    Flat Turf
    Dist
    5f
    Going
    Heavy
    Wgt
    9-0
    Winner / 2nd
    Waterways (IRE)
    Winner prize
    €13,020
    Days
    -
    Future form
    2/8

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 Jul 05Leopardstown (IRE)YPO Silver Flash Stakes (Fillies)2/8Abigail Pett (GB)14 Sep 05Curragh (IRE)Go And Go Round Tower Stakes
13 Jul 05Leopardstown (IRE)YPO Silver Flash Stakes (Fillies)2/8Beauty Bright (IRE)331 Jul 05Cork (IRE)Coolmore Stud Choisir European Breeders Fund Maiden
13 Jul 05Leopardstown (IRE)YPO Silver Flash Stakes (Fillies)2/8That's Hot (IRE)69 Jun 06Fairyhouse (IRE)Herbertstown Handicap
16 Apr 05Navan (IRE)Tattersalls (Ireland) Auction Maiden1/6Platinum Blonde (GB)35 May 05Tipperary (IRE)Election Maiden
16 Apr 05Navan (IRE)Tattersalls (Ireland) Auction Maiden1/6Ugo Fire (IRE)48 May 05Leopardstown (IRE)Irish Stallion Farms European Breeders Fund Auction Maiden
3 Apr 05Curragh (IRE)Michael Murphy & Co. Ltd. European Breeders Fund Median Auction Fillies Maiden2/9Sandie (IRE)324 Apr 05Leopardstown (IRE)Irish Stallion Farms European Breeders Fund Maiden
3 Apr 05Curragh (IRE)Michael Murphy & Co. Ltd. European Breeders Fund Median Auction Fillies Maiden2/9Mother's Day (GB)414 Apr 05Tipperary (IRE)Ardmayle Fillies Maiden
  • 2/813 Jul 05 · Leopardstown (IRE)

    YPO Silver Flash Stakes (Fillies)

    All fields
    Date
    13 Jul 05
    Race
    YPO Silver Flash Stakes (Fillies)
    This horse
    2/8
    Winner next time
    Abigail Pett (GB)
    Their pos
    1
    Won on
    4 Sep 05
    At
    Curragh (IRE)
    Race won
    Go And Go Round Tower Stakes
  • 2/813 Jul 05 · Leopardstown (IRE)

    YPO Silver Flash Stakes (Fillies)

    All fields
    Date
    13 Jul 05
    Race
    YPO Silver Flash Stakes (Fillies)
    This horse
    2/8
    Winner next time
    Beauty Bright (IRE)
    Their pos
    3
    Won on
    31 Jul 05
    Race won
    Coolmore Stud Choisir European Breeders Fund Maiden
  • 2/813 Jul 05 · Leopardstown (IRE)

    YPO Silver Flash Stakes (Fillies)

    All fields
    Date
    13 Jul 05
    Race
    YPO Silver Flash Stakes (Fillies)
    This horse
    2/8
    Winner next time
    That's Hot (IRE)
    Their pos
    6
    Won on
    9 Jun 06
    Race won
    Herbertstown Handicap
  • 1/616 Apr 05 · Navan (IRE)

    Tattersalls (Ireland) Auction Maiden

    All fields
    Date
    16 Apr 05
    Race
    Tattersalls (Ireland) Auction Maiden
    This horse
    1/6
    Winner next time
    Platinum Blonde (GB)
    Their pos
    3
    Won on
    5 May 05
    Race won
    Election Maiden
  • 1/616 Apr 05 · Navan (IRE)

    Tattersalls (Ireland) Auction Maiden

    All fields
    Date
    16 Apr 05
    Race
    Tattersalls (Ireland) Auction Maiden
    This horse
    1/6
    Winner next time
    Ugo Fire (IRE)
    Their pos
    4
    Won on
    8 May 05
    Race won
    Irish Stallion Farms European Breeders Fund Auction Maiden
  • 2/93 Apr 05 · Curragh (IRE)

    Michael Murphy & Co. Ltd. European Breeders Fund Median Auction Fillies Maiden

    All fields
    Date
    3 Apr 05
    Course
    Curragh (IRE)
    Race
    Michael Murphy & Co. Ltd. European Breeders Fund Median Auction Fillies Maiden
    This horse
    2/9
    Winner next time
    Sandie (IRE)
    Their pos
    3
    Won on
    24 Apr 05
    Race won
    Irish Stallion Farms European Breeders Fund Maiden
  • 2/93 Apr 05 · Curragh (IRE)

    Michael Murphy & Co. Ltd. European Breeders Fund Median Auction Fillies Maiden

    All fields
    Date
    3 Apr 05
    Course
    Curragh (IRE)
    Race
    Michael Murphy & Co. Ltd. European Breeders Fund Median Auction Fillies Maiden
    This horse
    2/9
    Winner next time
    Mother's Day (GB)
    Their pos
    4
    Won on
    14 Apr 05
    Race won
    Ardmayle Fillies Maiden

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 yardRunsWins2nd3rdWin %Place %Prize GB (£)Prize IRE (€)
M Halford3 Apr 0513 Jul 052/9312033.3%100.0%£0€23,308
M Halford
Trainer
M Halford
First run
3 Apr 05
Last run
13 Jul 05
First run for yard
2/9
Runs
3
Wins
1
2nd
2
3rd
0
Win %
33.3%
Place %
100.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€23,308

Trained by one trainer throughout its British and Irish career.

Stats

Career summary by code (GB & IRE)

CodeRunsWins2nd3rdWin %Place %Prize GB (£)Prize IRE (€)First runLast run
Flat312033.3%100.0%£0€23,3083 Apr 0513 Jul 05
Flat
Code
Flat
Runs
3
Wins
1
2nd
2
3rd
0
Win %
33.3%
Place %
100.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€23,308
First run
3 Apr 05
Last run
13 Jul 05

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 Turf312033.3%100.0%£0€23,308
Flat Turf
Race type
Flat Turf
Runs
3
Wins
1
2nd
2
3rd
0
Win %
33.3%
Place %
100.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€23,308

By going

GoingRunsWins2nd3rdWin %Place %Prize GB (£)Prize IRE (€)
Good to Firm10100.0%100.0%£0€10,505
Soft to Heavy1100100.0%100.0%£0€8,983
Heavy10100.0%100.0%£0€3,820
Good to Firm
Going
Good to Firm
Runs
1
Wins
0
2nd
1
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
100.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€10,505
Soft to Heavy
Going
Soft to Heavy
Runs
1
Wins
1
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
100.0%
Place %
100.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€8,983
Heavy
Going
Heavy
Runs
1
Wins
0
2nd
1
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
100.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€3,820

By distance

DistanceRunsWins2nd3rdWin %Place %Prize GB (£)Prize IRE (€)
5f to 6f312033.3%100.0%£0€23,308
5f to 6f
Distance
5f to 6f
Runs
3
Wins
1
2nd
2
3rd
0
Win %
33.3%
Place %
100.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€23,308

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 (€)
Navan (IRE)1100100.0%100.0%£0€8,983
Curragh (IRE)10100.0%100.0%£0€3,820
Leopardstown (IRE)10100.0%100.0%£0€10,505
Navan (IRE)
Runs
1
Wins
1
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
100.0%
Place %
100.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€8,983
Curragh (IRE)
Course
Curragh (IRE)
Runs
1
Wins
0
2nd
1
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
100.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€3,820
Leopardstown (IRE)
Runs
1
Wins
0
2nd
1
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
100.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€10,505

By class

ClassRunsWins2nd3rdWin %Place %Prize GB (£)Prize IRE (€)
Listed10100.0%100.0%£0€10,505
Non-handicap (unclassified)211050.0%100.0%£0€12,803
Listed
Class
Listed
Runs
1
Wins
0
2nd
1
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
100.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€10,505
Non-handicap (unclassified)
Class
Non-handicap (unclassified)
Runs
2
Wins
1
2nd
1
3rd
0
Win %
50.0%
Place %
100.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€12,803

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 runners211050.0%100.0%£0€19,488
9 to 12 runners10100.0%100.0%£0€3,820
6 to 8 runners
Runners
6 to 8 runners
Runs
2
Wins
1
2nd
1
3rd
0
Win %
50.0%
Place %
100.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€19,488
9 to 12 runners
Runners
9 to 12 runners
Runs
1
Wins
0
2nd
1
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
100.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€3,820

By month

MonthRunsWins2nd3rdWin %Place %Prize GB (£)Prize IRE (€)
April211050.0%100.0%£0€12,803
July10100.0%100.0%£0€10,505
April
Month
April
Runs
2
Wins
1
2nd
1
3rd
0
Win %
50.0%
Place %
100.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€12,803
July
Month
July
Runs
1
Wins
0
2nd
1
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
100.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€10,505

By jockey

JockeyRunsWins2nd3rdWin %Place %Prize GB (£)Prize IRE (€)
Johnny Murtagh20200.0%100.0%£0€14,325
Rory Cleary1100100.0%100.0%£0€8,983
Johnny Murtagh
Runs
2
Wins
0
2nd
2
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
100.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€14,325
Rory Cleary
Runs
1
Wins
1
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
100.0%
Place %
100.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€8,983

By trainer

TrainerRunsWins2nd3rdWin %Place %Prize GB (£)Prize IRE (€)
M Halford312033.3%100.0%£0€23,308
M Halford
Trainer
M Halford
Runs
3
Wins
1
2nd
2
3rd
0
Win %
33.3%
Place %
100.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€23,308

By headgear

HeadgearRunsWins2nd3rdWin %Place %Prize GB (£)Prize IRE (€)
No headgear312033.3%100.0%£0€23,308
No headgear
Headgear
No headgear
Runs
3
Wins
1
2nd
2
3rd
0
Win %
33.3%
Place %
100.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€23,308

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 run10100.0%100.0%£0€3,820
8 to 14 days1100100.0%100.0%£0€8,983
61 to 120 days10100.0%100.0%£0€10,505
Debut / no previous run
Days since last run
Debut / no previous run
Runs
1
Wins
0
2nd
1
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
100.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€3,820
8 to 14 days
Days since last run
8 to 14 days
Runs
1
Wins
1
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
100.0%
Place %
100.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€8,983
61 to 120 days
Days since last run
61 to 120 days
Runs
1
Wins
0
2nd
1
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
100.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€10,505

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

Pedigree

Pedigree

Sire branchMujadil (USA)

Parent · 1

  1. SireMujadil (USA)

Grandparents · 2

  1. Sire's sireStorm Bird (CAN)
  2. Sire's damVallee Secrete (USA)

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 branchVia Splendida (IRE)

Parent · 1

  1. DamVia Splendida (IRE)

Grandparents · 2

  1. Dam's sireProject Manager (GB)
  2. Dam's damClosette (FR)

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
Mujadil (USA)
Via Splendida (IRE)
Storm Bird (CAN)
Vallee Secrete (USA)
Project Manager (GB)
Closette (FR)
Not traced
Not traced
Not traced
Not traced
Not traced
Not traced
Not traced
Not traced

Breeding card

HorseRomantic Notion (IRE)
Sexfilly
Foaled2003
SireMujadil (USA)
DamVia Splendida (IRE)
DamsireProject Manager (GB)
Sire's sireStorm Bird (CAN)
Sire's damVallee Secrete (USA)
2nd damClosette (FR)
Dam's produce3 winners from 5 runners
Notable siblingAlexander Diamond (IRE)

Female line

  1. Via Splendida (IRE) · by Project Manager (GB) · 3 winners from 5 runners
  2. Closette (FR) · 6 winners from 7 runners

Sire, dam and damsire

SireDamDamsireSexSire's avg winning distanceDamsire's avg winning distance
Mujadil (USA)Via Splendida (IRE)Project Manager (GB)fillyFlat 7.1f · NH 2m1½fFlat 7.6f · NH 2m4½f
Mujadil (USA)
Sex
filly
Sire's avg winning distance
Flat 7.1f · NH 2m1½f
Damsire's avg winning distance
Flat 7.6f · NH 2m4½f

Progeny of Mujadil (USA) in this horse's best conditions

ConditionRunsWinsPlacedWin %Place %This horse runsThis horse wins
All Flat runs8,1997161,9828.7%24.2%31
At 5f to 6f3,6903479389.4%25.4%31
On Soft going681511447.5%21.1%11
At 5f to 6f on Soft going30522697.2%22.6%11
All Flat runs
Condition
All Flat runs
Runs
8,199
Wins
716
Placed
1,982
Win %
8.7%
Place %
24.2%
This horse runs
3
This horse wins
1
At 5f to 6f
Condition
At 5f to 6f
Runs
3,690
Wins
347
Placed
938
Win %
9.4%
Place %
25.4%
This horse runs
3
This horse wins
1
On Soft going
Condition
On Soft going
Runs
681
Wins
51
Placed
144
Win %
7.5%
Place %
21.1%
This horse runs
1
This horse wins
1
At 5f to 6f on Soft going
Condition
At 5f to 6f on Soft going
Runs
305
Wins
22
Placed
69
Win %
7.2%
Place %
22.6%
This horse runs
1
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.

Mujadil (USA) × Project Manager mares (the cross)

CodeRunnersWinnersWinners %Black-type winnersRunsWins2nd/3rdWin %Prize GB (£)Prize IRE (€)
Flat11100.0%031233.3%£0€23,308
National Hunt100.0%01000.0%£0€0
All runs2150.0%041225.0%£0€23,308
Flat
Code
Flat
Runners
1
Winners
1
Winners %
100.0%
Black-type winners
0
Runs
3
Wins
1
2nd/3rd
2
Win %
33.3%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€23,308
National Hunt
Code
National Hunt
Runners
1
Winners
0
Winners %
0.0%
Black-type winners
0
Runs
1
Wins
0
2nd/3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€0
All runs
Code
All runs
Runners
2
Winners
1
Winners %
50.0%
Black-type winners
0
Runs
4
Wins
1
2nd/3rd
2
Win %
25.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€23,308

All British and Irish runners by this sire out of mares by this damsire, since 1990 (includes this horse). Black type = Group/Grade 1-3 or Listed winner.

Best of the cross

HorseRunsWinsBlack-type winsPrize GB (£)Prize IRE (€)
Romantic Notion (IRE)310£0€23,308
Private Party I (IRE)100£0€0
Romantic Notion (IRE)
Runs
3
Wins
1
Black-type wins
0
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€23,308
Private Party I (IRE)
Runs
1
Wins
0
Black-type wins
0
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€0

Top 12 by best win level, then wins.

Family

Dam summary

Via Splendida (IRE)

G1 winners
0
Produce
3 winners from 5 runners

Full siblings

No other foal by Mujadil (USA) out of Via Splendida (IRE) has raced in Britain or Ireland.

Half siblings

By Linamix (FR)

By Soviet Star (USA)

By Daylami (IRE)

By Traditionally (USA)

Female line

  1. 1Via Splendida (IRE) · by Project Manager (GB)
  2. 2Closette (FR)

Notable relatives

Uncle (out of 2nd dam)

View full Closette family

In brief

When was Romantic Notion foaled?

Romantic Notion (IRE) was foaled in 2003.

Who are the sire and dam of Romantic Notion?

Romantic Notion (IRE) is by Mujadil (USA) out of Via Splendida (IRE), a daughter of Project Manager (GB).

Who trained Romantic Notion?

Romantic Notion (IRE) was trained by M Halford and owned by Mrs A M Watson at the time of the last run in Britain or Ireland.

What is Romantic Notion's race record?

In Britain and Ireland, Romantic Notion (IRE) won 1 of 3 races (33%). Runs abroad (for example in France, Dubai or the USA) are not included.

What is Romantic Notion's biggest win?

Romantic Notion (IRE)'s only win in Britain or Ireland came in the Tattersalls (Ireland) Auction Maiden at Navan (IRE) on 16 April 2005.

Has Romantic Notion ever been beaten?

Romantic Notion (IRE) was beaten twice in 3 runs in Britain and Ireland, the first time on 3 April 2005 at Curragh (IRE) (2nd of 9).

Is Romantic Notion still racing?

Romantic Notion (IRE) last ran in Britain or Ireland on 13 July 2005 at Leopardstown (IRE) in the YPO Silver Flash Stakes, finishing 2nd of 8, and has not run there since.

Is Romantic Notion related to any top horses?

Romantic Notion (IRE)'s black-type relatives in Britain and Ireland include Via Lombardia (IRE) (uncle, Listed winner), from the Closette (FR) family.

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