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Starlight Cato (IRE) silks

Horse profile

Starlight Cato

Notnowcato (GB) × Lady Benmear (IRE) (Beneficial (GB))
Sex
gelding
Foaled
2017
Colour
chestnut
Highest OR
88
Record (GB & IRE)
0 wins from 11 runs (0%)
Prize money (GB & IRE)
€2,870 IRE
Last official rating
79 (Jumps)
Last run (GB & IRE)
18 Jan 2025, Navan (IRE) (8/10)
Last win (GB & IRE)
Never won
Recent form
F71042679478

Starlight Cato has no declared runs or entries in Britain or Ireland at the moment.

Form

Race record

DateCoursePosSPBtnJockeyTrainerRaceClassTypeDistGoingWgtORHeadgearWinner / 2ndWinner prizeDaysFuture form
18 Jan 25Navan (IRE)8/1015/2distDaniel KingDaniel John HowardGormanlough Handicap ChaseHandicap (unclassified)Chase3mSoft10-1079bOne Horse Army (IRE)€5,900203/8
29 Dec 24Limerick (IRE)7/126/1distDaniel KingDaniel John HowardLimerick Racecourse Vets Novice Handicap ChaseHandicap (unclassified)Chase2m6½fYielding to Soft10-281-Whateys Quest (IRE)€6,785330/10
26 Nov 24Tramore (IRE)4/1314/119¼Daniel KingDaniel John HowardLadies Cove Handicap ChaseHandicap (unclassified)Chase2m5½fSoft to Heavy11-182-Portarlington (IRE)€5,900302/10
27 Oct 24Galway (IRE)9/1616/1distSean O'KeeffeDaniel John HowardCOLM QUINN BMW Handicap ChaseHandicap (unclassified)Chase2m6½fSoft10-1184-Doonbeg Don (IRE)€6,1951870/15
23 Apr 24Tipperary (IRE)7/1211/2distDanny GilliganDaniel John HowardTipperary Handicap ChaseHandicap (unclassified)Chase2m7½fYielding to Soft10-285-Lady Kate (IRE)€6,490301/11
24 Mar 24Limerick (IRE)6/817/2distDaniel KingDaniel John HowardStudent Raceday 11th April 2024 @ Limerick Races Handicap ChaseHandicap (unclassified)Chase3m½fHeavy10-088-He Fitz In (IRE)€6,490640/7
20 Jan 24Navan (IRE)2/1320/13Daniel KingDaniel John HowardGormanlough Handicap ChaseHandicap (unclassified)Chase3mSoft to Heavy10-683-St Denis's Well (IRE)€5,900221/10
29 Dec 23Limerick (IRE)4/1128/124¼Daniel KingDaniel John HowardLimerick Racecourse Vets Novice Handicap ChaseHandicap (unclassified)Chase2m6½fHeavy10-084-Bushmans Pass (IRE)€6,785363/9
23 Nov 23Thurles (IRE)10/11200/1distPhillip EnrightDaniel John HowardDownload The BetVictor App Irish EBF Beginners ChaseNon-handicap (unclassified)Chase2m6fYielding11-12--Klassical Dream (FR)€8,2602030/8
4 May 23Tipperary (IRE)7/1050/1distMr E P O'BrienDaniel John HowardGlenview And Rathbarry Stud Novice Hunters ChaseNon-handicap (unclassified)Chase3mGood to Yielding11-4--Shantou Show (IRE)€6,195242/9
10 Apr 23Cork (IRE)F/818/1-Mr E MahonDaniel John HowardJohn Thomas McNamara Series Maiden Hunters ChaseNon-handicap (unclassified)Chase3mYielding12-0--Dundaniel (IRE)€6,490-0/6
  • 8/1018 Jan 25 · Navan (IRE)15/2

    Gormanlough Handicap Chase

    Handicap (unclassified)3mSoft

    All fields
    Date
    18 Jan 25
    Pos
    8/10
    SP
    15/2
    Btn
    dist
    Race
    Gormanlough Handicap Chase
    Class
    Handicap (unclassified)
    Type
    Chase
    Dist
    3m
    Going
    Soft
    Wgt
    10-10
    OR
    79
    Headgear
    b
    Winner prize
    €5,900
    Days
    20
    Future form
    3/8
  • 7/1229 Dec 24 · Limerick (IRE)6/1

    Limerick Racecourse Vets Novice Handicap Chase

    Handicap (unclassified)2m6½fYielding to Soft

    All fields
    Date
    29 Dec 24
    Pos
    7/12
    SP
    6/1
    Btn
    dist
    Race
    Limerick Racecourse Vets Novice Handicap Chase
    Class
    Handicap (unclassified)
    Type
    Chase
    Dist
    2m6½f
    Going
    Yielding to Soft
    Wgt
    10-2
    OR
    81
    Headgear
    -
    Winner prize
    €6,785
    Days
    33
    Future form
    0/10
  • 4/1326 Nov 24 · Tramore (IRE)14/1

    Ladies Cove Handicap Chase

    Handicap (unclassified)2m5½fSoft to Heavy

    All fields
    Date
    26 Nov 24
    Pos
    4/13
    SP
    14/1
    Btn
    19¼
    Race
    Ladies Cove Handicap Chase
    Class
    Handicap (unclassified)
    Type
    Chase
    Dist
    2m5½f
    Going
    Soft to Heavy
    Wgt
    11-1
    OR
    82
    Headgear
    -
    Winner prize
    €5,900
    Days
    30
    Future form
    2/10
  • 9/1627 Oct 24 · Galway (IRE)16/1

    COLM QUINN BMW Handicap Chase

    Handicap (unclassified)2m6½fSoft

    All fields
    Date
    27 Oct 24
    Pos
    9/16
    SP
    16/1
    Btn
    dist
    Race
    COLM QUINN BMW Handicap Chase
    Class
    Handicap (unclassified)
    Type
    Chase
    Dist
    2m6½f
    Going
    Soft
    Wgt
    10-11
    OR
    84
    Headgear
    -
    Winner / 2nd
    Doonbeg Don (IRE)
    Winner prize
    €6,195
    Days
    187
    Future form
    0/15
  • 7/1223 Apr 24 · Tipperary (IRE)11/2

    Tipperary Handicap Chase

    Handicap (unclassified)2m7½fYielding to Soft

    All fields
    Date
    23 Apr 24
    Pos
    7/12
    SP
    11/2
    Btn
    dist
    Race
    Tipperary Handicap Chase
    Class
    Handicap (unclassified)
    Type
    Chase
    Dist
    2m7½f
    Going
    Yielding to Soft
    Wgt
    10-2
    OR
    85
    Headgear
    -
    Winner / 2nd
    Lady Kate (IRE)
    Winner prize
    €6,490
    Days
    30
    Future form
    1/11
  • 6/824 Mar 24 · Limerick (IRE)17/2

    Student Raceday 11th April 2024 @ Limerick Races Handicap Chase

    Handicap (unclassified)3m½fHeavy

    All fields
    Date
    24 Mar 24
    Pos
    6/8
    SP
    17/2
    Btn
    dist
    Race
    Student Raceday 11th April 2024 @ Limerick Races Handicap Chase
    Class
    Handicap (unclassified)
    Type
    Chase
    Dist
    3m½f
    Going
    Heavy
    Wgt
    10-0
    OR
    88
    Headgear
    -
    Winner / 2nd
    He Fitz In (IRE)
    Winner prize
    €6,490
    Days
    64
    Future form
    0/7
  • 2/1320 Jan 24 · Navan (IRE)20/1

    Gormanlough Handicap Chase

    Handicap (unclassified)3mSoft to Heavy

    All fields
    Date
    20 Jan 24
    Pos
    2/13
    SP
    20/1
    Btn
    3
    Race
    Gormanlough Handicap Chase
    Class
    Handicap (unclassified)
    Type
    Chase
    Dist
    3m
    Going
    Soft to Heavy
    Wgt
    10-6
    OR
    83
    Headgear
    -
    Winner prize
    €5,900
    Days
    22
    Future form
    1/10
  • 4/1129 Dec 23 · Limerick (IRE)28/1

    Limerick Racecourse Vets Novice Handicap Chase

    Handicap (unclassified)2m6½fHeavy

    All fields
    Date
    29 Dec 23
    Pos
    4/11
    SP
    28/1
    Btn
    24¼
    Race
    Limerick Racecourse Vets Novice Handicap Chase
    Class
    Handicap (unclassified)
    Type
    Chase
    Dist
    2m6½f
    Going
    Heavy
    Wgt
    10-0
    OR
    84
    Headgear
    -
    Winner prize
    €6,785
    Days
    36
    Future form
    3/9
  • 10/1123 Nov 23 · Thurles (IRE)200/1

    Download The BetVictor App Irish EBF Beginners Chase

    Non-handicap (unclassified)2m6fYielding

    All fields
    Date
    23 Nov 23
    Pos
    10/11
    SP
    200/1
    Btn
    dist
    Race
    Download The BetVictor App Irish EBF Beginners Chase
    Class
    Non-handicap (unclassified)
    Type
    Chase
    Dist
    2m6f
    Going
    Yielding
    Wgt
    11-12
    OR
    -
    Headgear
    -
    Winner prize
    €8,260
    Days
    203
    Future form
    0/8
  • 7/104 May 23 · Tipperary (IRE)50/1

    Glenview And Rathbarry Stud Novice Hunters Chase

    Non-handicap (unclassified)3mGood to Yielding

    All fields
    Date
    4 May 23
    Pos
    7/10
    SP
    50/1
    Btn
    dist
    Race
    Glenview And Rathbarry Stud Novice Hunters Chase
    Class
    Non-handicap (unclassified)
    Type
    Chase
    Dist
    3m
    Going
    Good to Yielding
    Wgt
    11-4
    OR
    -
    Headgear
    -
    Winner / 2nd
    Shantou Show (IRE)
    Winner prize
    €6,195
    Days
    24
    Future form
    2/9
  • F/810 Apr 23 · Cork (IRE)18/1

    John Thomas McNamara Series Maiden Hunters Chase

    Non-handicap (unclassified)3mYielding

    All fields
    Date
    10 Apr 23
    Pos
    F/8
    SP
    18/1
    Btn
    -
    Race
    John Thomas McNamara Series Maiden Hunters Chase
    Class
    Non-handicap (unclassified)
    Type
    Chase
    Dist
    3m
    Going
    Yielding
    Wgt
    12-0
    OR
    -
    Headgear
    -
    Winner / 2nd
    Dundaniel (IRE)
    Winner prize
    €6,490
    Days
    -
    Future form
    0/6

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
18 Jan 25Navan (IRE)Gormanlough Handicap Chase8/10One Horse Army (IRE)125 Jan 25Fairyhouse (IRE)Early Bird For Easter Festival @Fairyhouse Handicap Chase
18 Jan 25Navan (IRE)Gormanlough Handicap Chase8/10A Great Buzz (IRE)313 Nov 25PunchestownMatchbook Betting Exchange Handicap Chase (0-100)
18 Jan 25Navan (IRE)Gormanlough Handicap Chase8/10Rose Of Kalanisi (IRE)622 Apr 25KelsoVisit racingtv.com Mares' Novices' Limited Handicap Hurdle
26 Nov 24Tramore (IRE)Ladies Cove Handicap Chase4/13Portarlington (IRE)114 Dec 24Fairyhouse (IRE)Fairyhouse Racecourse Of The Year 2024 Handicap Hurdle (Div II)
26 Nov 24Tramore (IRE)Ladies Cove Handicap Chase4/13Bite That (IRE)217 Mar 25Wexford (IRE)Racing Again Friday 4th April Handicap Chase
23 Apr 24Tipperary (IRE)Tipperary Handicap Chase7/12Amenon (FR)-21 May 24HuntingdonMy Pension Expert Advisers Of Champions Novices' Hunters' Chase
20 Jan 24Navan (IRE)Gormanlough Handicap Chase2/13St Denis's Well (IRE)123 Jan 24Down Royal (IRE)Aspall Handicap Chase
29 Dec 23Limerick (IRE)Limerick Racecourse Vets Novice Handicap Chase4/11Bushmans Pass (IRE)124 Jan 24Fairyhouse (IRE)Follow Fairyhouse On Social Media Handicap Chase
29 Dec 23Limerick (IRE)Limerick Racecourse Vets Novice Handicap Chase4/11Lady Kate (IRE)-23 Apr 24Tipperary (IRE)Tipperary Handicap Chase
29 Dec 23Limerick (IRE)Limerick Racecourse Vets Novice Handicap Chase4/11Will It Be You (IRE)-28 May 24Ballinrobe (IRE)FBD Handicap Hurdle (Div I)
4 May 23Tipperary (IRE)Glenview And Rathbarry Stud Novice Hunters Chase7/10Asian Master (IRE)417 Dec 23Thurles (IRE)Thank You For Supporting Us In 2023 Maiden Hurdle
4 May 23Tipperary (IRE)Glenview And Rathbarry Stud Novice Hunters Chase7/10Grange Island (IRE)824 Nov 23Fairyhouse (IRE)INHSC Supporting Point-To-Points Hunters Chase

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 (€)
Daniel John Howard10 Apr 2318 Jan 25F/8847988110100.0%9.1%£0€2,870
Daniel John Howard
First run
10 Apr 23
Last run
18 Jan 25
First run for yard
F/8
OR first run
84
OR last run
79
Best OR
88
Runs
11
Wins
0
2nd
1
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
9.1%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€2,870

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
National Hunt110100.0%9.1%£0€2,8708810 Apr 2318 Jan 25
National Hunt
Code
National Hunt
Runs
11
Wins
0
2nd
1
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
9.1%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€2,870
Best OR
88
First run
10 Apr 23
Last run
18 Jan 25

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 (€)
Chase110100.0%9.1%£0€2,870
Chase
Race type
Chase
Runs
11
Wins
0
2nd
1
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
9.1%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€2,870

By going

GoingRunsWins2nd3rdWin %Place %Prize GB (£)Prize IRE (€)
Good to Yielding10000.0%0.0%£0€0
Yielding20000.0%0.0%£0€0
Yielding to Soft20000.0%0.0%£0€0
Soft20000.0%0.0%£0€0
Soft to Heavy20100.0%50.0%£0€2,300
Heavy20000.0%0.0%£0€570
Good to Yielding
Going
Good to Yielding
Runs
1
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€0
Yielding
Going
Yielding
Runs
2
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€0
Yielding to Soft
Going
Yielding to Soft
Runs
2
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€0
Soft
Going
Soft
Runs
2
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€0
Soft to Heavy
Going
Soft to Heavy
Runs
2
Wins
0
2nd
1
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
50.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€2,300
Heavy
Going
Heavy
Runs
2
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€570

By distance

DistanceRunsWins2nd3rdWin %Place %Prize GB (£)Prize IRE (€)
2m6f to 3m1f110100.0%9.1%£0€2,870
2m6f to 3m1f
Distance
2m6f to 3m1f
Runs
11
Wins
0
2nd
1
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
9.1%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€2,870

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 (€)
Limerick (IRE)30000.0%0.0%£0€570
Navan (IRE)20100.0%50.0%£0€1,900
Tipperary (IRE)20000.0%0.0%£0€0
Cork (IRE)10000.0%0.0%£0€0
Galway (IRE)10000.0%0.0%£0€0
Thurles (IRE)10000.0%0.0%£0€0
Tramore (IRE)10000.0%0.0%£0€400
Limerick (IRE)
Runs
3
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€570
Navan (IRE)
Runs
2
Wins
0
2nd
1
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
50.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€1,900
Tipperary (IRE)
Runs
2
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€0
Cork (IRE)
Runs
1
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€0
Galway (IRE)
Runs
1
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€0
Thurles (IRE)
Runs
1
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€0
Tramore (IRE)
Runs
1
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€400

By class

ClassRunsWins2nd3rdWin %Place %Prize GB (£)Prize IRE (€)
Handicap (unclassified)80100.0%12.5%£0€2,870
Non-handicap (unclassified)30000.0%0.0%£0€0
Handicap (unclassified)
Class
Handicap (unclassified)
Runs
8
Wins
0
2nd
1
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
12.5%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€2,870
Non-handicap (unclassified)
Class
Non-handicap (unclassified)
Runs
3
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€0

Pattern (Group/Grade/Listed) shown ahead of class. Irish races carry no class, so they are grouped as handicap or non-handicap.

By field size

RunnersRunsWins2nd3rdWin %Place %Prize GB (£)Prize IRE (€)
9 to 12 runners60000.0%0.0%£0€460
6 to 8 runners20000.0%0.0%£0€110
13 to 16 runners30100.0%33.3%£0€2,300
9 to 12 runners
Runners
9 to 12 runners
Runs
6
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€460
6 to 8 runners
Runners
6 to 8 runners
Runs
2
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€110
13 to 16 runners
Runners
13 to 16 runners
Runs
3
Wins
0
2nd
1
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
33.3%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€2,300

By month

MonthRunsWins2nd3rdWin %Place %Prize GB (£)Prize IRE (€)
January20100.0%50.0%£0€1,900
March10000.0%0.0%£0€110
April20000.0%0.0%£0€0
May10000.0%0.0%£0€0
October10000.0%0.0%£0€0
November20000.0%0.0%£0€400
December20000.0%0.0%£0€460
January
Month
January
Runs
2
Wins
0
2nd
1
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
50.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€1,900
March
Month
March
Runs
1
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€110
April
Month
April
Runs
2
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€0
May
Month
May
Runs
1
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€0
October
Month
October
Runs
1
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€0
November
Month
November
Runs
2
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€400
December
Month
December
Runs
2
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€460

By jockey

JockeyRunsWins2nd3rdWin %Place %Prize GB (£)Prize IRE (€)
Daniel King60100.0%16.7%£0€2,870
Danny Gilligan10000.0%0.0%£0€0
Mr E Mahon10000.0%0.0%£0€0
Mr E P O'Brien10000.0%0.0%£0€0
Phillip Enright10000.0%0.0%£0€0
Sean O'Keeffe10000.0%0.0%£0€0
Daniel King
Runs
6
Wins
0
2nd
1
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
16.7%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€2,870
Danny Gilligan
Runs
1
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€0
Mr E Mahon
Runs
1
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€0
Mr E P O'Brien
Runs
1
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€0
Phillip Enright
Runs
1
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€0
Sean O'Keeffe
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 (€)
Daniel John Howard110100.0%9.1%£0€2,870
Daniel John Howard
Runs
11
Wins
0
2nd
1
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
9.1%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€2,870

By headgear

HeadgearRunsWins2nd3rdWin %Place %Prize GB (£)Prize IRE (€)
No headgear100100.0%10.0%£0€2,870
b10000.0%0.0%£0€0
No headgear
Headgear
No headgear
Runs
10
Wins
0
2nd
1
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
10.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€2,870
b
Headgear
b
Runs
1
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€0

Headgear codes as declared: b blinkers, v visor, p cheekpieces, t tongue strap, h hood, e/s eyeshield.

By days since last run

Days since last runRunsWins2nd3rdWin %Place %Prize GB (£)Prize IRE (€)
Debut / no previous run10000.0%0.0%£0€0
15 to 30 days50100.0%20.0%£0€2,300
31 to 60 days20000.0%0.0%£0€460
61 to 120 days10000.0%0.0%£0€110
121 to 365 days20000.0%0.0%£0€0
Debut / no previous run
Days since last run
Debut / no previous run
Runs
1
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€0
15 to 30 days
Days since last run
15 to 30 days
Runs
5
Wins
0
2nd
1
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
20.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€2,300
31 to 60 days
Days since last run
31 to 60 days
Runs
2
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€460
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 (€)
€110
121 to 365 days
Days since last run
121 to 365 days
Runs
2
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
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 headgear10000.0%0.0%£0€0
First time blinkers10000.0%0.0%£0€0
No headgear100100.0%10.0%£0€2,870
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 (€)
€0
First time blinkers
Headgear
First time blinkers
Runs
1
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€0
No headgear
Headgear
No headgear
Runs
10
Wins
0
2nd
1
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
10.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€2,870

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 branchNotnowcato (GB)

Parent · 1

  1. SireNotnowcato (GB)

Grandparents · 2

  1. Sire's sireInchinor (GB)
  2. Sire's damRambling Rose (GB)

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 branchLady Benmear (IRE)

Parent · 1

  1. DamLady Benmear (IRE)

Grandparents · 2

  1. Dam's sireBeneficial (GB)
  2. Dam's damLady Mearba (IRE)

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
Notnowcato (GB)
Lady Benmear (IRE)
Inchinor (GB)
Rambling Rose (GB)
Beneficial (GB)
Lady Mearba (IRE)
Not traced
Not traced
Not traced
Not traced
Not traced
Not traced
Not traced
Not traced

Breeding card

HorseStarlight Cato (IRE)
Sexgelding
Foaled2017
SireNotnowcato (GB)
DamLady Benmear (IRE)
DamsireBeneficial (GB)
Sire's sireInchinor (GB)
Sire's damRambling Rose (GB)
2nd damLady Mearba (IRE)
Dam's produce2 winners from 3 runners
Notable siblingTaita Hills (IRE)

Female line

  1. Lady Benmear (IRE) · by Beneficial (GB) · 2 winners from 3 runners
  2. Lady Mearba (IRE) · 1 winners from 2 runners

Sire, dam and damsire

SireDamDamsireBreederFoaledColourSexSire's avg winning distanceDamsire's avg winning distance
Notnowcato (GB)Lady Benmear (IRE)Beneficial (GB)Mrs Rose Byrne27 Jan 17chestnutgeldingFlat 9.2f · NH 2m3fFlat 14.6f · NH 2m4f
Notnowcato (GB)
Breeder
Mrs Rose Byrne
Foaled
27 Jan 17
Colour
chestnut
Sex
gelding
Sire's avg winning distance
Flat 9.2f · NH 2m3f
Damsire's avg winning distance
Flat 14.6f · NH 2m4f

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

ConditionRunsWinsPlacedWin %Place %This horse runsThis horse wins
All National Hunt runs1,08710926410.0%24.3%110
At 2m6f to 3m1f23117487.4%20.8%110
On Soft going24713545.3%21.9%40
At 2m6f to 3m1f on Soft going57263.5%10.5%40
All National Hunt runs
Condition
All National Hunt runs
Runs
1,087
Wins
109
Placed
264
Win %
10.0%
Place %
24.3%
This horse runs
11
This horse wins
0
At 2m6f to 3m1f
Condition
At 2m6f to 3m1f
Runs
231
Wins
17
Placed
48
Win %
7.4%
Place %
20.8%
This horse runs
11
This horse wins
0
On Soft going
Condition
On Soft going
Runs
247
Wins
13
Placed
54
Win %
5.3%
Place %
21.9%
This horse runs
4
This horse wins
0
At 2m6f to 3m1f on Soft going
Condition
At 2m6f to 3m1f on Soft going
Runs
57
Wins
2
Placed
6
Win %
3.5%
Place %
10.5%
This horse runs
4
This horse wins
0

Best distance band and going band are where this horse has most wins (then places, then runs) in its main code. Sire figures: all British and Irish runs by the sire's progeny since 1990.

Notnowcato (GB) × Beneficial (GB) mares (the cross)

CodeRunnersWinnersWinners %Black-type winnersRunsWins2nd/3rdWin %Prize GB (£)Prize IRE (€)
National Hunt400.0%047060.0%£0€16,795
National Hunt
Code
National Hunt
Runners
4
Winners
0
Winners %
0.0%
Black-type winners
0
Runs
47
Wins
0
2nd/3rd
6
Win %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€16,795

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

Best of the cross

HorseRunsWinsBlack-type winsPrize GB (£)Prize IRE (€)
Shining Silver (IRE)500£0€210
Starlight Cato (IRE)1100£0€2,870
Henry Star (IRE)1400£0€3,595
Sharetheknowledge (IRE)1700£0€10,120
Shining Silver (IRE)
Runs
5
Wins
0
Black-type wins
0
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€210
Starlight Cato (IRE)
Runs
11
Wins
0
Black-type wins
0
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€2,870
Henry Star (IRE)
Runs
14
Wins
0
Black-type wins
0
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€3,595
Sharetheknowledge (IRE)
Runs
17
Wins
0
Black-type wins
0
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€10,120

Top 12 by best win level, then wins.

Ratings

Official ratings

CodeCurrent ORHighest ORLowest ORRated runs
National Hunt7988798
National Hunt
Code
National Hunt
Current OR
79
Highest OR
88
Lowest OR
79
Rated runs
8

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
18 Jan 25Navan (IRE)NH79-28/10
29 Dec 24Limerick (IRE)NH81-17/12
26 Nov 24Tramore (IRE)NH82-24/13
27 Oct 24Galway (IRE)NH84-19/16
23 Apr 24Tipperary (IRE)NH85-37/12
24 Mar 24Limerick (IRE)NH8856/8
20 Jan 24Navan (IRE)NH83-12/13
29 Dec 23Limerick (IRE)NH84-4/11

Current mark v winning marks

CodeCurrent OROR last runChangeHighest ORv highest
National Hunt7979088-9
National Hunt
Code
National Hunt
Current OR
79
OR last run
79
Change
0
Highest OR
88
v highest
-9

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

Lady Benmear (IRE)

G1 winners
0
Produce
2 winners from 3 runners

Full siblings

No other foal by Notnowcato (GB) out of Lady Benmear (IRE) has raced in Britain or Ireland.

Half siblings

By Workforce (GB)

By Affinisea (IRE)

Female line

  1. 1Lady Benmear (IRE) · by Beneficial (GB)
  2. 2Lady Mearba (IRE)

Notable relatives

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

View full Lady Mearba family

In brief

How old is Starlight Cato?

Starlight Cato (IRE), a chestnut racehorse, was foaled on 27 January 2017 and is 9 years old.

Who are the sire and dam of Starlight Cato?

Starlight Cato (IRE) is by Notnowcato (GB) out of Lady Benmear (IRE), a daughter of Beneficial (GB), and was bred by Mrs Rose Byrne.

Who trained Starlight Cato?

Starlight Cato (IRE) was trained by Daniel John Howard and owned by Derek Logue at the time of the last run in Britain or Ireland.

What is Starlight Cato's race record?

In Britain and Ireland, Starlight Cato (IRE) ran 11 times without winning.

What was Starlight Cato's official rating?

Starlight Cato (IRE) was last officially rated 79 over jumps (career high 88).

Is Starlight Cato still racing?

Starlight Cato (IRE) last ran in Britain or Ireland on 18 January 2025 at Navan (IRE) in the Gormanlough Handicap Chase, finishing 8th of 10, and has not run there since.

What is Starlight Cato's record at Limerick (IRE)?

Starlight Cato (IRE) ran most often at Limerick (IRE), with no wins from 3 runs there.

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