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Horse profile
Spin A Yarn (IRE)
- TrainerWarren Greatrex
- OwnerMrs J Miss C Shipp
- FamilyKeeps Sake
- Sex
- gelding
- Foaled
- 2013
- Colour
- bay
See also: Spin A Yarn (GB) · James Given · 16 runs · 1 win
- Highest OR
- 118
- Record (GB & IRE)
- 1 win from 6 runs (17%)
- Prize money (GB & IRE)
- £1,652 GB · €10,423 IRE
- Last official rating
- 118 (Jumps)
- Last run (GB & IRE)
- 23 Sep 2018, Uttoxeter (5/11)
- Last win (GB & IRE)
- 25 Jul 2017, Ballinrobe (IRE)
Recent form
1031225
Form
Race record
| Date | Course | Pos | SP | Btn | Jockey | Trainer | Race | Class | Type | Dist | Going | Wgt | OR | Headgear | Winner / 2nd | Winner prize | Days | Future form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Sep 18 | Uttoxeter | 5/11 | 9/2 | 26½ | Gavin Sheehan | Warren Greatrex | Sentinel Way We Were Handicap Hurdle | Class 4 | Hurdle | 2m4f | Good | 11-10 | 118 | - | Equus Millar (IRE) | £6,758 | 139 | 2/9 |
| 7 May 18 | Kempton | 2/9 | 4/1C | 1½ | Richard Johnson | Warren Greatrex | Matchbook Betting Podcast Handicap Hurdle | Class 4 | Hurdle | 2m5f | Good | 11-7 | 115 | - | Faint Hope (GB) | £4,094 | 263 | 1/8 |
| 17 Aug 17 | Tramore (IRE) | 2/7 | 3/1F | ½ | J J Slevin | Joseph Patrick O'Brien | Waterford & Tramore Racecourse Supporters Club Rated Novice Hurdle | Non-handicap (unclassified) | Hurdle | 2m | Yielding | 10-6 | - | t | Fridaynightlights (IRE) | €7,392 | 23 | 0/6 |
| 25 Jul 17 | Ballinrobe (IRE) | 1/9 | 7/4F | won 1½ | J J Slevin | Joseph Patrick O'Brien | Paddy Smyth Memorial Maiden Hurdle | Non-handicap (unclassified) | Hurdle | 2m1½f | Good | 10-10 | - | t | Skeaping (GB) | €7,084 | 42 | 0/7 |
| 13 Jun 17 | Roscommon (IRE) | 3/16 | 10/1 | 7½ | J J Slevin | Joseph Patrick O'Brien | Connaughton Auctioneer's 10th Anniversary Maiden Hurdle | Non-handicap (unclassified) | Hurdle | 2m½f | Yielding to Soft | 11-2 | - | t | Twobeelucky (GB) | €7,084 | 49 | 1/15 |
| 25 Apr 17 | Punchestown (IRE) | 10/16 | 25/1 | 12½ | Mr T Hamilton | Joseph Patrick O'Brien | Goffs Land Rover Bumper | Non-handicap (unclassified) | NH Flat | 2m | Good to Yielding | 10-13 | - | t | Vision Des Flos (FR) | €59,000 | - | 4/14 |
Sentinel Way We Were Handicap Hurdle
Class 42m4fGood
All fields
- Date
- 23 Sep 18
- Course
- Uttoxeter
- Pos
- 5/11
- SP
- 9/2
- Btn
- 26½
- Jockey
- Gavin Sheehan
- Trainer
- Warren Greatrex
- Race
- Sentinel Way We Were Handicap Hurdle
- Class
- Class 4
- Type
- Hurdle
- Dist
- 2m4f
- Going
- Good
- Wgt
- 11-10
- OR
- 118
- Headgear
- -
- Winner / 2nd
- Equus Millar (IRE)
- Winner prize
- £6,758
- Days
- 139
- Future form
- 2/9
Matchbook Betting Podcast Handicap Hurdle
Class 42m5fGood
All fields
- Date
- 7 May 18
- Course
- Kempton
- Pos
- 2/9
- SP
- 4/1C
- Btn
- 1½
- Jockey
- Richard Johnson
- Trainer
- Warren Greatrex
- Race
- Matchbook Betting Podcast Handicap Hurdle
- Class
- Class 4
- Type
- Hurdle
- Dist
- 2m5f
- Going
- Good
- Wgt
- 11-7
- OR
- 115
- Headgear
- -
- Winner / 2nd
- Faint Hope (GB)
- Winner prize
- £4,094
- Days
- 263
- Future form
- 1/8
Waterford & Tramore Racecourse Supporters Club Rated Novice Hurdle
Non-handicap (unclassified)2mYielding
All fields
- Date
- 17 Aug 17
- Course
- Tramore (IRE)
- Pos
- 2/7
- SP
- 3/1F
- Btn
- ½
- Jockey
- J J Slevin
- Trainer
- Joseph Patrick O'Brien
- Race
- Waterford & Tramore Racecourse Supporters Club Rated Novice Hurdle
- Class
- Non-handicap (unclassified)
- Type
- Hurdle
- Dist
- 2m
- Going
- Yielding
- Wgt
- 10-6
- OR
- -
- Headgear
- t
- Winner / 2nd
- Fridaynightlights (IRE)
- Winner prize
- €7,392
- Days
- 23
- Future form
- 0/6
Paddy Smyth Memorial Maiden Hurdle
Non-handicap (unclassified)2m1½fGood
All fields
- Date
- 25 Jul 17
- Course
- Ballinrobe (IRE)
- Pos
- 1/9
- SP
- 7/4F
- Btn
- won 1½
- Jockey
- J J Slevin
- Trainer
- Joseph Patrick O'Brien
- Race
- Paddy Smyth Memorial Maiden Hurdle
- Class
- Non-handicap (unclassified)
- Type
- Hurdle
- Dist
- 2m1½f
- Going
- Good
- Wgt
- 10-10
- OR
- -
- Headgear
- t
- Winner / 2nd
- Skeaping (GB)
- Winner prize
- €7,084
- Days
- 42
- Future form
- 0/7
Connaughton Auctioneer's 10th Anniversary Maiden Hurdle
Non-handicap (unclassified)2m½fYielding to Soft
All fields
- Date
- 13 Jun 17
- Course
- Roscommon (IRE)
- Pos
- 3/16
- SP
- 10/1
- Btn
- 7½
- Jockey
- J J Slevin
- Trainer
- Joseph Patrick O'Brien
- Race
- Connaughton Auctioneer's 10th Anniversary Maiden Hurdle
- Class
- Non-handicap (unclassified)
- Type
- Hurdle
- Dist
- 2m½f
- Going
- Yielding to Soft
- Wgt
- 11-2
- OR
- -
- Headgear
- t
- Winner / 2nd
- Twobeelucky (GB)
- Winner prize
- €7,084
- Days
- 49
- Future form
- 1/15
Goffs Land Rover Bumper
Non-handicap (unclassified)2mGood to Yielding
All fields
- Date
- 25 Apr 17
- Course
- Punchestown (IRE)
- Pos
- 10/16
- SP
- 25/1
- Btn
- 12½
- Jockey
- Mr T Hamilton
- Trainer
- Joseph Patrick O'Brien
- Race
- Goffs Land Rover Bumper
- Class
- Non-handicap (unclassified)
- Type
- NH Flat
- Dist
- 2m
- Going
- Good to Yielding
- Wgt
- 10-13
- OR
- -
- Headgear
- t
- Winner / 2nd
- Vision Des Flos (FR)
- Winner prize
- €59,000
- Days
- -
- Future form
- 4/14
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Sep 18 | Uttoxeter | Sentinel Way We Were Handicap Hurdle | 5/11 | Equus Millar (IRE) | 1 | 27 Sep 18 | Perth | Bet With The Dewhurst Bookmakers Jet Master Handicap Hurdle |
| 23 Sep 18 | Uttoxeter | Sentinel Way We Were Handicap Hurdle | 5/11 | Kingston (GER) | 3 | 18 Oct 18 | Uttoxeter | Brian Mellor Financial Services Celebrating 25 Years Handicap Hurdle |
| 7 May 18 | Kempton | Matchbook Betting Podcast Handicap Hurdle | 2/9 | Aviator (GER) | 7 | 22 May 18 | Huntingdon | Read Silvestre de Sousa At 188Bet Handicap Hurdle |
| 13 Jun 17 | Roscommon (IRE) | Connaughton Auctioneer's 10th Anniversary Maiden Hurdle | 3/16 | Twobeelucky (GB) | 1 | 6 Jul 17 | Bellewstown (IRE) | Irish Mirror Novice Hurdle |
| 25 Apr 17 | Punchestown (IRE) | Goffs Land Rover Bumper | 10/16 | Hollowgraphic (IRE) | 2 | 10 Dec 17 | Punchestown (IRE) | Old House Kill (Pro/Am) Flat Race |
| 25 Apr 17 | Punchestown (IRE) | Goffs Land Rover Bumper | 10/16 | Early Doors (FR) | 3 | 30 Oct 17 | Wexford (IRE) | Nick O'Donnell Memorial Maiden Hurdle |
| 25 Apr 17 | Punchestown (IRE) | Goffs Land Rover Bumper | 10/16 | Rapid Escape (IRE) | 5 | 4 Nov 17 | Down Royal (IRE) | Daily Mirror (Pro/Am) Flat Race |
| 25 Apr 17 | Punchestown (IRE) | Goffs Land Rover Bumper | 10/16 | Cask Mate (IRE) | 12 | 21 Sep 17 | Ballinrobe (IRE) | Connacht Tribune Flat Race |
- 5/1123 Sep 18 · Uttoxeter
Sentinel Way We Were Handicap Hurdle
All fields
- Date
- 23 Sep 18
- Course
- Uttoxeter
- Race
- Sentinel Way We Were Handicap Hurdle
- This horse
- 5/11
- Winner next time
- Equus Millar (IRE)
- Their pos
- 1
- Won on
- 27 Sep 18
- At
- Perth
- Race won
- Bet With The Dewhurst Bookmakers Jet Master Handicap Hurdle
- 5/1123 Sep 18 · Uttoxeter
Sentinel Way We Were Handicap Hurdle
All fields
- Date
- 23 Sep 18
- Course
- Uttoxeter
- Race
- Sentinel Way We Were Handicap Hurdle
- This horse
- 5/11
- Winner next time
- Kingston (GER)
- Their pos
- 3
- Won on
- 18 Oct 18
- Race won
- Brian Mellor Financial Services Celebrating 25 Years Handicap Hurdle
- 2/97 May 18 · Kempton
Matchbook Betting Podcast Handicap Hurdle
All fields
- Date
- 7 May 18
- Course
- Kempton
- Race
- Matchbook Betting Podcast Handicap Hurdle
- This horse
- 2/9
- Winner next time
- Aviator (GER)
- Their pos
- 7
- Won on
- 22 May 18
- Race won
- Read Silvestre de Sousa At 188Bet Handicap Hurdle
- 3/1613 Jun 17 · Roscommon (IRE)
Connaughton Auctioneer's 10th Anniversary Maiden Hurdle
All fields
- Date
- 13 Jun 17
- Course
- Roscommon (IRE)
- Race
- Connaughton Auctioneer's 10th Anniversary Maiden Hurdle
- This horse
- 3/16
- Winner next time
- Twobeelucky (GB)
- Their pos
- 1
- Won on
- 6 Jul 17
- Race won
- Irish Mirror Novice Hurdle
- 10/1625 Apr 17 · Punchestown (IRE)
Goffs Land Rover Bumper
All fields
- Date
- 25 Apr 17
- Course
- Punchestown (IRE)
- Race
- Goffs Land Rover Bumper
- This horse
- 10/16
- Winner next time
- Hollowgraphic (IRE)
- Their pos
- 2
- Won on
- 10 Dec 17
- Race won
- Old House Kill (Pro/Am) Flat Race
- 10/1625 Apr 17 · Punchestown (IRE)
Goffs Land Rover Bumper
All fields
- Date
- 25 Apr 17
- Course
- Punchestown (IRE)
- Race
- Goffs Land Rover Bumper
- This horse
- 10/16
- Winner next time
- Early Doors (FR)
- Their pos
- 3
- Won on
- 30 Oct 17
- Race won
- Nick O'Donnell Memorial Maiden Hurdle
- 10/1625 Apr 17 · Punchestown (IRE)
Goffs Land Rover Bumper
All fields
- Date
- 25 Apr 17
- Course
- Punchestown (IRE)
- Race
- Goffs Land Rover Bumper
- This horse
- 10/16
- Winner next time
- Rapid Escape (IRE)
- Their pos
- 5
- Won on
- 4 Nov 17
- Race won
- Daily Mirror (Pro/Am) Flat Race
- 10/1625 Apr 17 · Punchestown (IRE)
Goffs Land Rover Bumper
All fields
- Date
- 25 Apr 17
- Course
- Punchestown (IRE)
- Race
- Goffs Land Rover Bumper
- This horse
- 10/16
- Winner next time
- Cask Mate (IRE)
- Their pos
- 12
- Won on
- 21 Sep 17
- Race won
- Connacht Tribune 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
| Trainer | Moved from | First run | Last run | First run for yard | OR first run | OR last run | Best OR | Runs | Wins | 2nd | 3rd | Win % | Place % | Prize GB (£) | Prize IRE (€) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Warren Greatrex | Joseph Patrick O'Brien | 7 May 18 | 23 Sep 18 | 2/9 | 115 | 118 | 118 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | £1,652 | €0 | ||
| Joseph Patrick O'Brien | - | 25 Apr 17 | 17 Aug 17 | 10/16 | - | - | - | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | £0 | €10,423 |
Warren Greatrex
- Trainer
- Warren Greatrex
- Moved from
- Joseph Patrick O'Brien
- First run
- 7 May 18
- Last run
- 23 Sep 18
- First run for yard
- 2/9
- OR first run
- 115
- OR last run
- 118
- Best OR
- 118
- Runs
- 2
- Wins
- 0
- 2nd
- 1
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £1,652
- Prize IRE (€)
- €0
Joseph Patrick O'Brien
- Trainer
- Joseph Patrick O'Brien
- First run
- 25 Apr 17
- Last run
- 17 Aug 17
- First run for yard
- 10/16
- Runs
- 4
- Wins
- 1
- 2nd
- 1
- 3rd
- 1
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £0
- Prize IRE (€)
- €10,423
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)
| Code | Runs | Wins | 2nd | 3rd | Win % | Place % | Prize GB (£) | Prize IRE (€) | Best OR | First run | Last run |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| National Hunt | 6 | 1 | 2 | 1 | £1,652 | €10,423 | 118 | 25 Apr 17 | 23 Sep 18 |
National Hunt
- Code
- National Hunt
- Runs
- 6
- Wins
- 1
- 2nd
- 2
- 3rd
- 1
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £1,652
- Prize IRE (€)
- €10,423
- Best OR
- 118
- First run
- 25 Apr 17
- Last run
- 23 Sep 18
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 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 1 | £1,652 | €10,423 | ||
| NH Flat | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | £0 | €0 |
Hurdle
- Race type
- Hurdle
- Runs
- 5
- Wins
- 1
- 2nd
- 2
- 3rd
- 1
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £1,652
- Prize IRE (€)
- €10,423
NH Flat
- Race type
- NH Flat
- Runs
- 1
- 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 (€) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Good | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | £1,652 | €7,084 | ||
| Good to Yielding | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | £0 | €0 | ||
| Yielding | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | £0 | €2,292 | ||
| Yielding to Soft | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | £0 | €1,047 |
Good
- Going
- Good
- Runs
- 3
- Wins
- 1
- 2nd
- 1
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £1,652
- Prize IRE (€)
- €7,084
Good to Yielding
- Going
- Good to Yielding
- Runs
- 1
- Wins
- 0
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £0
- Prize IRE (€)
- €0
Yielding
- Going
- Yielding
- Runs
- 1
- Wins
- 0
- 2nd
- 1
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £0
- Prize IRE (€)
- €2,292
Yielding to Soft
- Going
- Yielding to Soft
- Runs
- 1
- Wins
- 0
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 1
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £0
- Prize IRE (€)
- €1,047
By distance
| Distance | Runs | Wins | 2nd | 3rd | Win % | Place % | Prize GB (£) | Prize IRE (€) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2m to 2m1f | 3 | 0 | 1 | 1 | £0 | €3,339 | ||
| 2m2f to 2m5f | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | £1,652 | €7,084 |
2m to 2m1f
- Distance
- 2m to 2m1f
- Runs
- 3
- Wins
- 0
- 2nd
- 1
- 3rd
- 1
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £0
- Prize IRE (€)
- €3,339
2m2f to 2m5f
- Distance
- 2m2f to 2m5f
- Runs
- 3
- Wins
- 1
- 2nd
- 1
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £1,652
- Prize IRE (€)
- €7,084
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 (€) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ballinrobe (IRE) | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | £0 | €7,084 | ||
| Kempton | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | £1,202 | €0 | ||
| Punchestown (IRE) | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | £0 | €0 | ||
| Roscommon (IRE) | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | £0 | €1,047 | ||
| Tramore (IRE) | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | £0 | €2,292 | ||
| Uttoxeter | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | £450 | €0 |
Ballinrobe (IRE)
- Course
- Ballinrobe (IRE)
- Runs
- 1
- Wins
- 1
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £0
- Prize IRE (€)
- €7,084
Kempton
- Course
- Kempton
- Runs
- 1
- Wins
- 0
- 2nd
- 1
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £1,202
- Prize IRE (€)
- €0
Punchestown (IRE)
- Course
- Punchestown (IRE)
- Runs
- 1
- Wins
- 0
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £0
- Prize IRE (€)
- €0
Roscommon (IRE)
- Course
- Roscommon (IRE)
- Runs
- 1
- Wins
- 0
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 1
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £0
- Prize IRE (€)
- €1,047
Tramore (IRE)
- Course
- Tramore (IRE)
- Runs
- 1
- Wins
- 0
- 2nd
- 1
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £0
- Prize IRE (€)
- €2,292
Uttoxeter
- Course
- Uttoxeter
- Runs
- 1
- Wins
- 0
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £450
- Prize IRE (€)
- €0
By class
| Class | Runs | Wins | 2nd | 3rd | Win % | Place % | Prize GB (£) | Prize IRE (€) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Class 4 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | £1,652 | €0 | ||
| Non-handicap (unclassified) | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | £0 | €10,423 |
Class 4
- Class
- Class 4
- Runs
- 2
- Wins
- 0
- 2nd
- 1
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £1,652
- Prize IRE (€)
- €0
Non-handicap (unclassified)
- Class
- Non-handicap (unclassified)
- Runs
- 4
- Wins
- 1
- 2nd
- 1
- 3rd
- 1
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £0
- Prize IRE (€)
- €10,423
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 (€) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 to 8 runners | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | £0 | €2,292 | ||
| 9 to 12 runners | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | £1,652 | €7,084 | ||
| 13 to 16 runners | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | £0 | €1,047 |
6 to 8 runners
- Runners
- 6 to 8 runners
- Runs
- 1
- Wins
- 0
- 2nd
- 1
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £0
- Prize IRE (€)
- €2,292
9 to 12 runners
- Runners
- 9 to 12 runners
- Runs
- 3
- Wins
- 1
- 2nd
- 1
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £1,652
- Prize IRE (€)
- €7,084
13 to 16 runners
- Runners
- 13 to 16 runners
- Runs
- 2
- Wins
- 0
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 1
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £0
- Prize IRE (€)
- €1,047
By month
| Month | Runs | Wins | 2nd | 3rd | Win % | Place % | Prize GB (£) | Prize IRE (€) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| April | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | £0 | €0 | ||
| May | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | £1,202 | €0 | ||
| June | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | £0 | €1,047 | ||
| July | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | £0 | €7,084 | ||
| August | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | £0 | €2,292 | ||
| September | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | £450 | €0 |
April
- Month
- April
- Runs
- 1
- Wins
- 0
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £0
- Prize IRE (€)
- €0
May
- Month
- May
- Runs
- 1
- Wins
- 0
- 2nd
- 1
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £1,202
- Prize IRE (€)
- €0
June
- Month
- June
- Runs
- 1
- Wins
- 0
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 1
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £0
- Prize IRE (€)
- €1,047
July
- Month
- July
- Runs
- 1
- Wins
- 1
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £0
- Prize IRE (€)
- €7,084
August
- Month
- August
- Runs
- 1
- Wins
- 0
- 2nd
- 1
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £0
- Prize IRE (€)
- €2,292
September
- Month
- September
- Runs
- 1
- Wins
- 0
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £450
- Prize IRE (€)
- €0
By jockey
| Jockey | Runs | Wins | 2nd | 3rd | Win % | Place % | Prize GB (£) | Prize IRE (€) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| J J Slevin | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | £0 | €10,423 | ||
| Gavin Sheehan | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | £450 | €0 | ||
| Mr T Hamilton | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | £0 | €0 | ||
| Richard Johnson | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | £1,202 | €0 |
J J Slevin
- Jockey
- J J Slevin
- Runs
- 3
- Wins
- 1
- 2nd
- 1
- 3rd
- 1
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £0
- Prize IRE (€)
- €10,423
Gavin Sheehan
- Jockey
- Gavin Sheehan
- Runs
- 1
- Wins
- 0
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £450
- Prize IRE (€)
- €0
Mr T Hamilton
- Jockey
- Mr T Hamilton
- Runs
- 1
- Wins
- 0
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £0
- Prize IRE (€)
- €0
Richard Johnson
- Jockey
- Richard Johnson
- Runs
- 1
- Wins
- 0
- 2nd
- 1
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £1,202
- Prize IRE (€)
- €0
By trainer
| Trainer | Runs | Wins | 2nd | 3rd | Win % | Place % | Prize GB (£) | Prize IRE (€) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joseph Patrick O'Brien | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | £0 | €10,423 | ||
| Warren Greatrex | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | £1,652 | €0 |
Joseph Patrick O'Brien
- Trainer
- Joseph Patrick O'Brien
- Runs
- 4
- Wins
- 1
- 2nd
- 1
- 3rd
- 1
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £0
- Prize IRE (€)
- €10,423
Warren Greatrex
- Trainer
- Warren Greatrex
- Runs
- 2
- Wins
- 0
- 2nd
- 1
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £1,652
- Prize IRE (€)
- €0
By headgear
| Headgear | Runs | Wins | 2nd | 3rd | Win % | Place % | Prize GB (£) | Prize IRE (€) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No headgear | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | £1,652 | €0 | ||
| t | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | £0 | €10,423 |
No headgear
- Headgear
- No headgear
- Runs
- 2
- Wins
- 0
- 2nd
- 1
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £1,652
- Prize IRE (€)
- €0
t
- Headgear
- t
- Runs
- 4
- Wins
- 1
- 2nd
- 1
- 3rd
- 1
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £0
- Prize IRE (€)
- €10,423
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 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | £0 | €2,292 | ||
| 31 to 60 days | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | £0 | €8,131 | ||
| 121 to 365 days | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | £1,652 | €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
- 1
- Wins
- 0
- 2nd
- 1
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £0
- Prize IRE (€)
- €2,292
31 to 60 days
- Days since last run
- 31 to 60 days
- Runs
- 2
- Wins
- 1
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 1
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £0
- Prize IRE (€)
- €8,131
121 to 365 days
- Days since last run
- 121 to 365 days
- Runs
- 2
- Wins
- 0
- 2nd
- 1
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £1,652
- Prize IRE (€)
- €0
Counted from the previous run in Britain or Ireland; runs abroad are not seen.
By first-time headgear
| Headgear | Runs | Wins | 2nd | 3rd | Win % | Place % | Prize GB (£) | Prize IRE (€) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| First time in any headgear | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | £0 | €0 | ||
| First time tongue strap | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | £0 | €0 | ||
| Headgear, all items worn before | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | £0 | €10,423 | ||
| No headgear | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | £1,652 | €0 |
First time in any headgear
- Headgear
- First time in any headgear
- Runs
- 1
- Wins
- 0
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £0
- Prize IRE (€)
- €0
First time tongue strap
- Headgear
- First time tongue strap
- Runs
- 1
- Wins
- 0
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £0
- Prize IRE (€)
- €0
Headgear, all items worn before
- Headgear
- Headgear, all items worn before
- Runs
- 3
- Wins
- 1
- 2nd
- 1
- 3rd
- 1
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £0
- Prize IRE (€)
- €10,423
No headgear
- Headgear
- No headgear
- Runs
- 2
- Wins
- 0
- 2nd
- 1
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £1,652
- 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 branchFlemensfirth (USA)
Parent · 1
Grandparents · 2
- Sire's sireAlleged (USA)
- Sire's damEtheldreda (USA)
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 branchKeeps Sake (IRE)
Parent · 1
Grandparents · 2
- Dam's sireOld Vic (GB)
- Dam's damNot traced
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
Not traced
Not traced
Not traced
Not traced
Not traced
Not traced
Not traced
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Breeding card
HorseSpin A Yarn (IRE)
Sexgelding
Foaled2013
SireFlemensfirth (USA)
DamKeeps Sake (IRE)
DamsireOld Vic (GB)
Sire's sireAlleged (USA)
Sire's damEtheldreda (USA)
Dam's produce3 winners from 6 runners
Notable siblingTasidana (IRE)
Female line
- Keeps Sake (IRE) · 3 winners from 6 runners
Sire, dam and damsire
| Sire | Dam | Damsire | Breeder | Foaled | Colour | Sex | Sire's avg winning distance | Damsire's avg winning distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flemensfirth (USA) | Keeps Sake (IRE) | Old Vic (GB) | Mrs D Cashman | 7 Mar 13 | bay | gelding | Flat 15.8f · NH 2m4f | Flat 11.3f · NH 2m4f |
Flemensfirth (USA)
- Damsire
- Old Vic (GB)
- Breeder
- Mrs D Cashman
- Foaled
- 7 Mar 13
- Colour
- bay
- Sex
- gelding
- Sire's avg winning distance
- Flat 15.8f · NH 2m4f
- Damsire's avg winning distance
- Flat 11.3f · NH 2m4f
Progeny of Flemensfirth (USA) in this horse's best conditions
| Condition | Runs | Wins | Placed | Win % | Place % | This horse runs | This horse wins |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All National Hunt runs | 18,771 | 2,194 | 5,527 | 6 | 1 | ||
| At 2m2f to 2m5f | 6,812 | 761 | 1,958 | 3 | 1 | ||
| On Good going | 4,959 | 536 | 1,330 | 4 | 1 | ||
| At 2m2f to 2m5f on Good going | 1,725 | 195 | 463 | 3 | 1 |
All National Hunt runs
- Condition
- All National Hunt runs
- Runs
- 18,771
- Wins
- 2,194
- Placed
- 5,527
- Win %
- Place %
- This horse runs
- 6
- This horse wins
- 1
At 2m2f to 2m5f
- Condition
- At 2m2f to 2m5f
- Runs
- 6,812
- Wins
- 761
- Placed
- 1,958
- Win %
- Place %
- This horse runs
- 3
- This horse wins
- 1
On Good going
- Condition
- On Good going
- Runs
- 4,959
- Wins
- 536
- Placed
- 1,330
- Win %
- Place %
- This horse runs
- 4
- This horse wins
- 1
At 2m2f to 2m5f on Good going
- Condition
- At 2m2f to 2m5f on Good going
- Runs
- 1,725
- Wins
- 195
- Placed
- 463
- Win %
- Place %
- 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.
Flemensfirth (USA) × Old Vic (GB) mares (the cross)
| Code | Runners | Winners | Winners % | Black-type winners | Runs | Wins | 2nd/3rd | Win % | Prize GB (£) | Prize IRE (€) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| National Hunt | 41 | 24 | 4 | 565 | 88 | 159 | £908,677 | €1,098,780 | ||
| Flat | 2 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | £1,076 | €0 | ||
| All runs | 41 | 24 | 4 | 570 | 88 | 159 | £909,753 | €1,098,780 |
National Hunt
- Code
- National Hunt
- Runners
- 41
- Winners
- 24
- Winners %
- Black-type winners
- 4
- Runs
- 565
- Wins
- 88
- 2nd/3rd
- 159
- Win %
- Prize GB (£)
- £908,677
- Prize IRE (€)
- €1,098,780
Flat
- Code
- Flat
- Runners
- 2
- Winners
- 0
- Winners %
- Black-type winners
- 0
- Runs
- 5
- Wins
- 0
- 2nd/3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Prize GB (£)
- £1,076
- Prize IRE (€)
- €0
All runs
- Code
- All runs
- Runners
- 41
- Winners
- 24
- Winners %
- Black-type winners
- 4
- Runs
- 570
- Wins
- 88
- 2nd/3rd
- 159
- Win %
- Prize GB (£)
- £909,753
- Prize IRE (€)
- €1,098,780
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
| Horse | Runs | Wins | Black-type wins | Best win | Prize GB (£) | Prize IRE (€) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ballyburn (IRE) | 15 | 8 | 4 | Group/Grade 1 | £167,913 | €345,825 |
| Minella Cocooner (IRE) | 19 | 5 | 1 | Group/Grade 1 | £145,302 | €193,865 |
| Queenohearts (IRE) | 10 | 5 | 3 | Group/Grade 2 | £67,688 | €0 |
| Shrapnel (IRE) | 36 | 5 | 1 | Group/Grade 3 | £688 | €66,920 |
| West To The Bridge (IRE) | 65 | 11 | 0 | - | £134,071 | €0 |
| Zhiguli (IRE) | 26 | 5 | 0 | - | £55,959 | €0 |
| Stand Up And Fight (IRE) | 26 | 5 | 0 | - | £1,277 | €60,853 |
| Noble Endeavor (IRE) | 28 | 5 | 0 | - | £20,775 | €168,375 |
| Minella Daddy (IRE) | 29 | 5 | 0 | - | £113,204 | €0 |
| Planet Nine (IRE) | 14 | 4 | 0 | - | £26,065 | €6,160 |
| Fortysecond Street (IRE) | 16 | 4 | 0 | - | £29,928 | €0 |
| Captain Quint (IRE) | 19 | 4 | 0 | - | £38,278 | €0 |
Ballyburn (IRE)
- Horse
- Ballyburn (IRE)
- Runs
- 15
- Wins
- 8
- Black-type wins
- 4
- Best win
- Group/Grade 1
- Prize GB (£)
- £167,913
- Prize IRE (€)
- €345,825
Minella Cocooner (IRE)
- Runs
- 19
- Wins
- 5
- Black-type wins
- 1
- Best win
- Group/Grade 1
- Prize GB (£)
- £145,302
- Prize IRE (€)
- €193,865
Queenohearts (IRE)
- Horse
- Queenohearts (IRE)
- Runs
- 10
- Wins
- 5
- Black-type wins
- 3
- Best win
- Group/Grade 2
- Prize GB (£)
- £67,688
- Prize IRE (€)
- €0
Shrapnel (IRE)
- Horse
- Shrapnel (IRE)
- Runs
- 36
- Wins
- 5
- Black-type wins
- 1
- Best win
- Group/Grade 3
- Prize GB (£)
- £688
- Prize IRE (€)
- €66,920
West To The Bridge (IRE)
- Runs
- 65
- Wins
- 11
- Black-type wins
- 0
- Prize GB (£)
- £134,071
- Prize IRE (€)
- €0
Zhiguli (IRE)
- Horse
- Zhiguli (IRE)
- Runs
- 26
- Wins
- 5
- Black-type wins
- 0
- Prize GB (£)
- £55,959
- Prize IRE (€)
- €0
Stand Up And Fight (IRE)
- Runs
- 26
- Wins
- 5
- Black-type wins
- 0
- Prize GB (£)
- £1,277
- Prize IRE (€)
- €60,853
Noble Endeavor (IRE)
- Horse
- Noble Endeavor (IRE)
- Runs
- 28
- Wins
- 5
- Black-type wins
- 0
- Prize GB (£)
- £20,775
- Prize IRE (€)
- €168,375
Minella Daddy (IRE)
- Horse
- Minella Daddy (IRE)
- Runs
- 29
- Wins
- 5
- Black-type wins
- 0
- Prize GB (£)
- £113,204
- Prize IRE (€)
- €0
Planet Nine (IRE)
- Horse
- Planet Nine (IRE)
- Runs
- 14
- Wins
- 4
- Black-type wins
- 0
- Prize GB (£)
- £26,065
- Prize IRE (€)
- €6,160
Fortysecond Street (IRE)
- Runs
- 16
- Wins
- 4
- Black-type wins
- 0
- Prize GB (£)
- £29,928
- Prize IRE (€)
- €0
Captain Quint (IRE)
- Horse
- Captain Quint (IRE)
- Runs
- 19
- Wins
- 4
- Black-type wins
- 0
- Prize GB (£)
- £38,278
- Prize IRE (€)
- €0
Top 12 by best win level, then wins.
Ratings
Official ratings
| Code | Current OR | Highest OR | Lowest OR | Rated runs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| National Hunt | 118 | 118 | 115 | 2 |
National Hunt
- Code
- National Hunt
- Current OR
- 118
- Highest OR
- 118
- Lowest OR
- 115
- Rated runs
- 2
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
Current mark v winning marks
| Code | Current OR | OR last run | Change | Highest OR | v highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| National Hunt | 118 | 118 | 0 | 118 | 0 |
National Hunt
- Code
- National Hunt
- Current OR
- 118
- OR last run
- 118
- Change
- 0
- Highest OR
- 118
- v highest
- 0
Differences are current OR minus the mark shown (positive = higher now). Current OR in the main code uses a newer declared or published mark where one exists.
Family
Dam summary
- G1 winners
- 0
- Produce
- 3 winners from 6 runners
Full siblings
No other foal by Flemensfirth (USA) out of Keeps Sake (IRE) has raced in Britain or Ireland.
Half siblings
By Presenting (GB)
- Tasidana (IRE)0W · 5R
- Open For Business (IRE)0W · 1R
By Westerner (GB)
- Shoot First (IRE)3W · 15R
By Getaway (GER)
- Neon Dream (IRE)1W · 4R
By Kingston Hill (GB)
- Bunker Buster (IRE)0W · 3R
Female line
- 1Keeps Sake (IRE)
Notable relatives
No black-type winners in this female family in GB or IRE since 1990.
In brief
When was Spin A Yarn foaled?
Spin A Yarn (IRE), a bay racehorse, was foaled on 7 March 2013.
Who are the sire and dam of Spin A Yarn?
Spin A Yarn (IRE) is by Flemensfirth (USA) out of Keeps Sake (IRE), a daughter of Old Vic (GB), and was bred by Mrs D Cashman.
Who trained Spin A Yarn?
Spin A Yarn (IRE) was trained by Warren Greatrex and owned by Mrs J Miss C Shipp at the time of the last run in Britain or Ireland, having also run for Joseph Patrick O'Brien.
What is Spin A Yarn's race record?
In Britain and Ireland, Spin A Yarn (IRE) won 1 of 6 races (17%).
What is Spin A Yarn's biggest win?
Spin A Yarn (IRE)'s only win in Britain or Ireland came in the Paddy Smyth Memorial Maiden Hurdle at Ballinrobe (IRE) on 25 July 2017.
Has Spin A Yarn ever been beaten?
Spin A Yarn (IRE) was beaten 5 times in 6 runs in Britain and Ireland, the first time on 25 April 2017 at Punchestown (IRE) (10th of 16).
What was Spin A Yarn's official rating?
Spin A Yarn (IRE) was last officially rated 118 over jumps (also the career high).
Is Spin A Yarn still racing?
Spin A Yarn (IRE) last ran in Britain or Ireland on 23 September 2018 at Uttoxeter in the Sentinel Way We Were Handicap Hurdle, finishing 5th of 11, and has not run there since.
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