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Horse profile
Strange But True
- TrainerAidan O'Brien
- OwnerMrs A M O'Brien
- FamilyPottlerath
- Sex
- mare
- Foaled
- 1992
- Record (GB & IRE)
- 1 win from 8 runs (13%)
- Prize money (GB & IRE)
- £0
- Last run (GB & IRE)
- 26 Mar 1998, Wexford (RH) (IRE) (8/14)
- Last win (GB & IRE)
- 9 Nov 1997, Limerick (IRE)
Form
Race record
| Date | Course | Pos | SP | Btn | Jockey | Trainer | Race | Class | Type | Dist | Going | Wgt | Winner / 2nd | Days | Future form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Mar 98 | Wexford (RH) (IRE) | 8/14 | 12/1 | dist | Neil Mulholland | Aidan O'Brien | Rosslare Novice Hurdle | Non-handicap (unclassified) | Hurdle | 3m | Soft to Heavy | 10-10 | The Grey Mare (IRE) | 4 | 0/11 |
| 22 Mar 98 | Limerick (IRE) | 10/20 | 16/1 | dist | A T Kelly | Aidan O'Brien | Greenmount Maiden Hurdle | Non-handicap (unclassified) | Hurdle | 3m | Yielding | 11-2 | Iona Flyer (IRE) | 8 | 1/16 |
| 14 Mar 98 | Navan (IRE) | 14/29 | 12/1 | dist | Charlie Swan | Aidan O'Brien | Ballivor Maiden Hurdle | Non-handicap (unclassified) | Hurdle | 2m4f | Yielding to Soft | 11-9 | Oriental Sunset (IRE) | 23 | 0/24 |
| 19 Feb 98 | Clonmel (IRE) | 10/14 | 10/1 | dist | A T Kelly | Aidan O'Brien | Templemore Maiden Hurdle (Div 2) | Non-handicap (unclassified) | Hurdle | 3m | Yielding to Soft | 11-2 | Bally Treble (IRE) | 74 | 0/12 |
| 7 Dec 97 | Fairyhouse (IRE) | 13/29 | 12/1 | 25½ | J Butler | Aidan O'Brien | Naas Maiden Hurdle | Non-handicap (unclassified) | Hurdle | 2m4f | Good | 11-6 | Valentine Gale (IRE) | 28 | 1/26 |
| 9 Nov 97 | Limerick (IRE) | 1/20 | 10/1 | won shd | Mr P J Colville | Aidan O'Brien | Shannon Mares I.N.H. Flat Race | Non-handicap (unclassified) | NH Flat | 2m4f | Heavy | 11-4 | Lady Moskva (IRE) | 14 | 0/18 |
| 26 Oct 97 | Wexford (RH) (IRE) | 6/13 | 10/1 | 12 | Mr C A Murphy | Aidan O'Brien | People Newspapers (Pro-Am) INH Flat Race | Non-handicap (unclassified) | NH Flat | 2m | Good to Firm | 11-2 | Loudy Rowdy (IRE) | 100 | 0/12 |
| 18 Jul 97 | Kilbeggan (IRE) | 7/14 | 8/1 | 10 | Mr P J Colville | Aidan O'Brien | Medipad I.N.H. Flat Race | Non-handicap (unclassified) | NH Flat | 2m3f | Good | 11-1 | King Of Glen (IRE) | - | 1/11 |
- 8/1426 Mar 98 · Wexford (RH) (IRE)12/1
Rosslare Novice Hurdle
Non-handicap (unclassified)3mSoft to Heavy
All fields
- Date
- 26 Mar 98
- Course
- Wexford (RH) (IRE)
- Pos
- 8/14
- SP
- 12/1
- Btn
- dist
- Jockey
- Neil Mulholland
- Trainer
- Aidan O'Brien
- Race
- Rosslare Novice Hurdle
- Class
- Non-handicap (unclassified)
- Type
- Hurdle
- Dist
- 3m
- Going
- Soft to Heavy
- Wgt
- 10-10
- Winner / 2nd
- The Grey Mare (IRE)
- Days
- 4
- Future form
- 0/11
Greenmount Maiden Hurdle
Non-handicap (unclassified)3mYielding
All fields
- Date
- 22 Mar 98
- Course
- Limerick (IRE)
- Pos
- 10/20
- SP
- 16/1
- Btn
- dist
- Jockey
- A T Kelly
- Trainer
- Aidan O'Brien
- Race
- Greenmount Maiden Hurdle
- Class
- Non-handicap (unclassified)
- Type
- Hurdle
- Dist
- 3m
- Going
- Yielding
- Wgt
- 11-2
- Winner / 2nd
- Iona Flyer (IRE)
- Days
- 8
- Future form
- 1/16
Ballivor Maiden Hurdle
Non-handicap (unclassified)2m4fYielding to Soft
All fields
- Date
- 14 Mar 98
- Course
- Navan (IRE)
- Pos
- 14/29
- SP
- 12/1
- Btn
- dist
- Jockey
- Charlie Swan
- Trainer
- Aidan O'Brien
- Race
- Ballivor Maiden Hurdle
- Class
- Non-handicap (unclassified)
- Type
- Hurdle
- Dist
- 2m4f
- Going
- Yielding to Soft
- Wgt
- 11-9
- Winner / 2nd
- Oriental Sunset (IRE)
- Days
- 23
- Future form
- 0/24
Templemore Maiden Hurdle (Div 2)
Non-handicap (unclassified)3mYielding to Soft
All fields
- Date
- 19 Feb 98
- Course
- Clonmel (IRE)
- Pos
- 10/14
- SP
- 10/1
- Btn
- dist
- Jockey
- A T Kelly
- Trainer
- Aidan O'Brien
- Race
- Templemore Maiden Hurdle (Div 2)
- Class
- Non-handicap (unclassified)
- Type
- Hurdle
- Dist
- 3m
- Going
- Yielding to Soft
- Wgt
- 11-2
- Winner / 2nd
- Bally Treble (IRE)
- Days
- 74
- Future form
- 0/12
Naas Maiden Hurdle
Non-handicap (unclassified)2m4fGood
All fields
- Date
- 7 Dec 97
- Course
- Fairyhouse (IRE)
- Pos
- 13/29
- SP
- 12/1
- Btn
- 25½
- Jockey
- J Butler
- Trainer
- Aidan O'Brien
- Race
- Naas Maiden Hurdle
- Class
- Non-handicap (unclassified)
- Type
- Hurdle
- Dist
- 2m4f
- Going
- Good
- Wgt
- 11-6
- Winner / 2nd
- Valentine Gale (IRE)
- Days
- 28
- Future form
- 1/26
Shannon Mares I.N.H. Flat Race
Non-handicap (unclassified)2m4fHeavy
All fields
- Date
- 9 Nov 97
- Course
- Limerick (IRE)
- Pos
- 1/20
- SP
- 10/1
- Btn
- won shd
- Jockey
- Mr P J Colville
- Trainer
- Aidan O'Brien
- Race
- Shannon Mares I.N.H. Flat Race
- Class
- Non-handicap (unclassified)
- Type
- NH Flat
- Dist
- 2m4f
- Going
- Heavy
- Wgt
- 11-4
- Winner / 2nd
- Lady Moskva (IRE)
- Days
- 14
- Future form
- 0/18
- 6/1326 Oct 97 · Wexford (RH) (IRE)10/1
People Newspapers (Pro-Am) INH Flat Race
Non-handicap (unclassified)2mGood to Firm
All fields
- Date
- 26 Oct 97
- Course
- Wexford (RH) (IRE)
- Pos
- 6/13
- SP
- 10/1
- Btn
- 12
- Jockey
- Mr C A Murphy
- Trainer
- Aidan O'Brien
- Race
- People Newspapers (Pro-Am) INH Flat Race
- Class
- Non-handicap (unclassified)
- Type
- NH Flat
- Dist
- 2m
- Going
- Good to Firm
- Wgt
- 11-2
- Winner / 2nd
- Loudy Rowdy (IRE)
- Days
- 100
- Future form
- 0/12
Medipad I.N.H. Flat Race
Non-handicap (unclassified)2m3fGood
All fields
- Date
- 18 Jul 97
- Course
- Kilbeggan (IRE)
- Pos
- 7/14
- SP
- 8/1
- Btn
- 10
- Jockey
- Mr P J Colville
- Trainer
- Aidan O'Brien
- Race
- Medipad I.N.H. Flat Race
- Class
- Non-handicap (unclassified)
- Type
- NH Flat
- Dist
- 2m3f
- Going
- Good
- Wgt
- 11-1
- Winner / 2nd
- King Of Glen (IRE)
- Days
- -
- Future form
- 1/11
Every British and Irish run since 1990, latest first. Btn is the overall distance beaten (lengths). Where the horse won, the runner-up and winning margin are shown.
Future form: next-time-out winners from this horse's races
| Date | Course | Race | This horse | Winner next time | Their pos | Won on | At | Race won |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Mar 98 | Limerick (IRE) | Greenmount Maiden Hurdle | 10/20 | Mulligan's Boy (IRE) | 9 | 3 Jul 98 | Bellewstown (IRE) | Tipperary Natural Mineral Water Maiden Hurdle |
| 7 Dec 97 | Fairyhouse (IRE) | Naas Maiden Hurdle | 13/29 | Moondigua (IRE) | - | 29 Dec 97 | Leopardstown (IRE) | Madigans I.N.H. Flat Race |
| 18 Jul 97 | Kilbeggan (IRE) | Medipad I.N.H. Flat Race | 7/14 | Grey Venture (IRE) | 6 | 14 Aug 97 | Tramore (IRE) | Grand Hotel Q.R. Maiden Hurdle |
- 10/2022 Mar 98 · Limerick (IRE)
Greenmount Maiden Hurdle
All fields
- Date
- 22 Mar 98
- Course
- Limerick (IRE)
- Race
- Greenmount Maiden Hurdle
- This horse
- 10/20
- Winner next time
- Mulligan's Boy (IRE)
- Their pos
- 9
- Won on
- 3 Jul 98
- Race won
- Tipperary Natural Mineral Water Maiden Hurdle
- 13/297 Dec 97 · Fairyhouse (IRE)
Naas Maiden Hurdle
All fields
- Date
- 7 Dec 97
- Course
- Fairyhouse (IRE)
- Race
- Naas Maiden Hurdle
- This horse
- 13/29
- Winner next time
- Moondigua (IRE)
- Their pos
- -
- Won on
- 29 Dec 97
- Race won
- Madigans I.N.H. Flat Race
- 7/1418 Jul 97 · Kilbeggan (IRE)
Medipad I.N.H. Flat Race
All fields
- Date
- 18 Jul 97
- Course
- Kilbeggan (IRE)
- Race
- Medipad I.N.H. Flat Race
- This horse
- 7/14
- Winner next time
- Grey Venture (IRE)
- Their pos
- 6
- Won on
- 14 Aug 97
- Race won
- Grand Hotel Q.R. Maiden Hurdle
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 | First run | Last run | First run for yard | Runs | Wins | 2nd | 3rd | Win % | Place % | Prize GB (£) | Prize IRE (€) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aidan O'Brien | 18 Jul 97 | 26 Mar 98 | 7/14 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 0 | - | - |
Aidan O'Brien
- Trainer
- Aidan O'Brien
- First run
- 18 Jul 97
- Last run
- 26 Mar 98
- First run for yard
- 7/14
- Runs
- 8
- Wins
- 1
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
Trained by one trainer throughout its British and Irish career.
Stats
Career summary by code (GB & IRE)
| Code | Runs | Wins | 2nd | 3rd | Win % | Place % | Prize GB (£) | Prize IRE (€) | First run | Last run |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| National Hunt | 8 | 1 | 0 | 0 | - | - | 18 Jul 97 | 26 Mar 98 |
National Hunt
- Code
- National Hunt
- Runs
- 8
- Wins
- 1
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
- First run
- 18 Jul 97
- Last run
- 26 Mar 98
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 | 0 | 0 | 0 | £0 | €0 | ||
| NH Flat | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | - | - |
Hurdle
- Race type
- Hurdle
- Runs
- 5
- Wins
- 0
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £0
- Prize IRE (€)
- €0
NH Flat
- Race type
- NH Flat
- Runs
- 3
- Wins
- 1
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
By going
| Going | Runs | Wins | 2nd | 3rd | Win % | Place % | Prize GB (£) | Prize IRE (€) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Good to Firm | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | £0 | €0 | ||
| Good | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | £0 | €0 | ||
| Yielding | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | £0 | €0 | ||
| Yielding to Soft | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | £0 | €0 | ||
| Soft to Heavy | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | £0 | €0 | ||
| Heavy | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | - | - |
Good to Firm
- Going
- Good to Firm
- Runs
- 1
- Wins
- 0
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £0
- Prize IRE (€)
- €0
Good
- Going
- Good
- Runs
- 2
- Wins
- 0
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £0
- Prize IRE (€)
- €0
Yielding
- Going
- Yielding
- Runs
- 1
- Wins
- 0
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £0
- Prize IRE (€)
- €0
Yielding to Soft
- Going
- Yielding to Soft
- Runs
- 2
- Wins
- 0
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £0
- Prize IRE (€)
- €0
Soft to Heavy
- Going
- Soft to Heavy
- Runs
- 1
- Wins
- 0
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £0
- Prize IRE (€)
- €0
Heavy
- Going
- Heavy
- Runs
- 1
- Wins
- 1
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
By distance
| Distance | Runs | Wins | 2nd | 3rd | Win % | Place % | Prize GB (£) | Prize IRE (€) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2m to 2m1f | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | £0 | €0 | ||
| 2m2f to 2m5f | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | - | - | ||
| 2m6f to 3m1f | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | £0 | €0 |
2m to 2m1f
- Distance
- 2m to 2m1f
- Runs
- 1
- Wins
- 0
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £0
- Prize IRE (€)
- €0
2m2f to 2m5f
- Distance
- 2m2f to 2m5f
- Runs
- 4
- Wins
- 1
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
2m6f to 3m1f
- Distance
- 2m6f to 3m1f
- Runs
- 3
- Wins
- 0
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £0
- Prize IRE (€)
- €0
Flat bands: 5f-6f, 7f-1m, 9f-11f, 12f-13f, 14f+. NH bands: 2m-2m1f, 2m2f-2m5f, 2m6f-3m1f, 3m2f+.
By course
| Course | Runs | Wins | 2nd | 3rd | Win % | Place % | Prize GB (£) | Prize IRE (€) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Limerick (IRE) | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | - | - | ||
| Wexford (RH) (IRE) | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | £0 | €0 | ||
| Clonmel (IRE) | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | £0 | €0 | ||
| Fairyhouse (IRE) | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | £0 | €0 | ||
| Kilbeggan (IRE) | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | £0 | €0 | ||
| Navan (IRE) | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | £0 | €0 |
Limerick (IRE)
- Course
- Limerick (IRE)
- Runs
- 2
- Wins
- 1
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
Wexford (RH) (IRE)
- Course
- Wexford (RH) (IRE)
- Runs
- 2
- Wins
- 0
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £0
- Prize IRE (€)
- €0
Clonmel (IRE)
- Course
- Clonmel (IRE)
- Runs
- 1
- Wins
- 0
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £0
- Prize IRE (€)
- €0
Fairyhouse (IRE)
- Course
- Fairyhouse (IRE)
- Runs
- 1
- Wins
- 0
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £0
- Prize IRE (€)
- €0
Kilbeggan (IRE)
- Course
- Kilbeggan (IRE)
- Runs
- 1
- Wins
- 0
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £0
- Prize IRE (€)
- €0
Navan (IRE)
- Course
- Navan (IRE)
- Runs
- 1
- Wins
- 0
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £0
- Prize IRE (€)
- €0
By class
| Class | Runs | Wins | 2nd | 3rd | Win % | Place % | Prize GB (£) | Prize IRE (€) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Non-handicap (unclassified) | 8 | 1 | 0 | 0 | - | - |
Non-handicap (unclassified)
- Class
- Non-handicap (unclassified)
- Runs
- 8
- Wins
- 1
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
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 (€) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 to 16 runners | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | £0 | €0 | ||
| 17+ runners | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | - | - |
13 to 16 runners
- Runners
- 13 to 16 runners
- Runs
- 4
- Wins
- 0
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £0
- Prize IRE (€)
- €0
17+ runners
- Runners
- 17+ runners
- Runs
- 4
- Wins
- 1
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
By month
| Month | Runs | Wins | 2nd | 3rd | Win % | Place % | Prize GB (£) | Prize IRE (€) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| February | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | £0 | €0 | ||
| March | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | £0 | €0 | ||
| July | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | £0 | €0 | ||
| October | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | £0 | €0 | ||
| November | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | - | - | ||
| December | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | £0 | €0 |
February
- Month
- February
- Runs
- 1
- Wins
- 0
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £0
- Prize IRE (€)
- €0
March
- Month
- March
- Runs
- 3
- Wins
- 0
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £0
- Prize IRE (€)
- €0
July
- Month
- July
- Runs
- 1
- Wins
- 0
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £0
- Prize IRE (€)
- €0
October
- Month
- October
- Runs
- 1
- Wins
- 0
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £0
- Prize IRE (€)
- €0
November
- Month
- November
- Runs
- 1
- Wins
- 1
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
December
- Month
- December
- Runs
- 1
- Wins
- 0
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £0
- Prize IRE (€)
- €0
By jockey
| Jockey | Runs | Wins | 2nd | 3rd | Win % | Place % | Prize GB (£) | Prize IRE (€) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mr P J Colville | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | - | - | ||
| A T Kelly | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | £0 | €0 | ||
| Charlie Swan | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | £0 | €0 | ||
| J Butler | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | £0 | €0 | ||
| Mr C A Murphy | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | £0 | €0 | ||
| Neil Mulholland | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | £0 | €0 |
Mr P J Colville
- Jockey
- Mr P J Colville
- Runs
- 2
- Wins
- 1
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
A T Kelly
- Jockey
- A T Kelly
- Runs
- 2
- Wins
- 0
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £0
- Prize IRE (€)
- €0
Charlie Swan
- Jockey
- Charlie Swan
- Runs
- 1
- Wins
- 0
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £0
- Prize IRE (€)
- €0
J Butler
- Jockey
- J Butler
- Runs
- 1
- Wins
- 0
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £0
- Prize IRE (€)
- €0
Mr C A Murphy
- Jockey
- Mr C A Murphy
- Runs
- 1
- Wins
- 0
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £0
- Prize IRE (€)
- €0
Neil Mulholland
- Jockey
- Neil Mulholland
- Runs
- 1
- Wins
- 0
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £0
- Prize IRE (€)
- €0
By trainer
| Trainer | Runs | Wins | 2nd | 3rd | Win % | Place % | Prize GB (£) | Prize IRE (€) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aidan O'Brien | 8 | 1 | 0 | 0 | - | - |
Aidan O'Brien
- Trainer
- Aidan O'Brien
- Runs
- 8
- Wins
- 1
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
By headgear
| Headgear | Runs | Wins | 2nd | 3rd | Win % | Place % | Prize GB (£) | Prize IRE (€) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No headgear | 8 | 1 | 0 | 0 | - | - |
No headgear
- Headgear
- No headgear
- Runs
- 8
- Wins
- 1
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
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 | ||
| 1 to 7 days | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | £0 | €0 | ||
| 8 to 14 days | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | - | - | ||
| 15 to 30 days | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | £0 | €0 | ||
| 61 to 120 days | 2 | 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 %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £0
- Prize IRE (€)
- €0
1 to 7 days
- Days since last run
- 1 to 7 days
- Runs
- 1
- Wins
- 0
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £0
- Prize IRE (€)
- €0
8 to 14 days
- Days since last run
- 8 to 14 days
- Runs
- 2
- Wins
- 1
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
15 to 30 days
- Days since last run
- 15 to 30 days
- Runs
- 2
- Wins
- 0
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £0
- Prize IRE (€)
- €0
61 to 120 days
- Days since last run
- 61 to 120 days
- Runs
- 2
- Wins
- 0
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £0
- Prize IRE (€)
- €0
Counted from the previous run in Britain or Ireland; runs abroad are not seen.
Pedigree
Pedigree
Sire branchHeavenly Manna (GB)
Parent · 1
Grandparents · 2
- Sire's sireNot traced
- Sire's damNot traced
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 branchPottlerath (GB)
Parent · 1
Grandparents · 2
- Dam's sirePaddy's Stream (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
Breeding card
Female line
- Pottlerath (GB) · 2 winners from 3 runners
Sire, dam and damsire
| Sire | Dam | Damsire | Sex | Sire's avg winning distance | Damsire's avg winning distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heavenly Manna (GB) | Pottlerath (GB) | Paddy's Stream (GB) | mare | NH 2m3f | Flat 15.3f · NH 2m5f |
Heavenly Manna (GB)
- Damsire
- Paddy's Stream (GB)
- Sex
- mare
- Sire's avg winning distance
- NH 2m3f
- Damsire's avg winning distance
- Flat 15.3f · NH 2m5f
Progeny of Heavenly Manna (GB) in this horse's best conditions
| Condition | Runs | Wins | Placed | Win % | Place % | This horse runs | This horse wins |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All National Hunt runs | 75 | 5 | 19 | 8 | 1 | ||
| At 2m2f to 2m5f | 28 | 4 | 8 | 4 | 1 | ||
| On Heavy going | 11 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 1 | ||
| At 2m2f to 2m5f on Heavy going | 5 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
All National Hunt runs
- Condition
- All National Hunt runs
- Runs
- 75
- Wins
- 5
- Placed
- 19
- Win %
- Place %
- This horse runs
- 8
- This horse wins
- 1
At 2m2f to 2m5f
- Condition
- At 2m2f to 2m5f
- Runs
- 28
- Wins
- 4
- Placed
- 8
- Win %
- Place %
- This horse runs
- 4
- This horse wins
- 1
On Heavy going
- Condition
- On Heavy going
- Runs
- 11
- Wins
- 1
- Placed
- 5
- Win %
- Place %
- This horse runs
- 1
- This horse wins
- 1
At 2m2f to 2m5f on Heavy going
- Condition
- At 2m2f to 2m5f on Heavy going
- Runs
- 5
- Wins
- 1
- Placed
- 2
- Win %
- Place %
- 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.
Heavenly Manna (GB) × Paddy's Stream mares (the cross)
| Code | Runners | Winners | Winners % | Black-type winners | Runs | Wins | 2nd/3rd | Win % | Prize GB (£) | Prize IRE (€) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| National Hunt | 2 | 1 | 0 | 9 | 1 | 0 | - | - |
National Hunt
- Code
- National Hunt
- Runners
- 2
- Winners
- 1
- Winners %
- Black-type winners
- 0
- Runs
- 9
- Wins
- 1
- 2nd/3rd
- 0
- Win %
Small sample (under 5 runners): read with care. Includes this horse.
Best of the cross
| Horse | Runs | Wins | Black-type wins | Prize GB (£) | Prize IRE (€) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Strange But True (IRE) | 8 | 1 | 0 | - | - |
| Cantare (IRE) | 1 | 0 | 0 | £0 | €0 |
Strange But True (IRE)
- Runs
- 8
- Wins
- 1
- Black-type wins
- 0
Cantare (IRE)
- Horse
- Cantare (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
- G1 winners
- 0
- Produce
- 2 winners from 3 runners
Full siblings
No other foal by Heavenly Manna (GB) out of Pottlerath (GB) has raced in Britain or Ireland.
Half siblings
By Cardinal Flower (GB)
- Captain Greg (GB)0W · 2R
By Lord Americo (IRE)
- Lord Rullah (IRE)4W · 27R
Female line
- 1Pottlerath (GB)
Notable relatives
No black-type winners in this female family in GB or IRE since 1990.
In brief
When was Strange But True foaled?
Strange But True (IRE) was foaled in 1992.
Who are the sire and dam of Strange But True?
Strange But True (IRE) is by Heavenly Manna (GB) out of Pottlerath (GB), a daughter of Paddy's Stream (GB).
Who trained Strange But True?
Strange But True (IRE) was trained by Aidan O'Brien and owned by Mrs A M O'Brien at the time of the last run in Britain or Ireland.
What is Strange But True's race record?
In Britain and Ireland, Strange But True (IRE) won 1 of 8 races (13%).
What is Strange But True's biggest win?
Strange But True (IRE)'s only win in Britain or Ireland came in the Shannon Mares I.N.H. Flat Race at Limerick (IRE) on 9 November 1997.
Has Strange But True ever been beaten?
Strange But True (IRE) was beaten 7 times in 8 runs in Britain and Ireland, the first time on 18 July 1997 at Kilbeggan (IRE) (7th of 14).
Is Strange But True still racing?
Strange But True (IRE) last ran in Britain or Ireland on 26 March 1998 at Wexford (RH) (IRE) in the Rosslare Novice Hurdle, finishing 8th of 14, and has not run there since.
What is Strange But True's record at Limerick (IRE)?
Strange But True (IRE) ran most often at Limerick (IRE), with 1 win from 2 runs there.
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