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The Fingersmith (IRE) silks

Horse profile

The Fingersmith

Safety Catch (USA) × Dalus Rose (IRE) (Mandalus (IRE))
Sex
gelding
Foaled
1999
Highest OR
107
Record (GB & IRE)
3 wins from 9 runs (33%)
Prize money (GB & IRE)
€34,395 IRE
Last run (GB & IRE)
9 May 2006, Killarney (IRE) (3/15)
Last win (GB & IRE)
23 Apr 2006, Sligo (IRE)
Recent form
171012101313

Form

Race record

DateCoursePosSPBtnJockeyTrainerRaceClassTypeDistGoingWgtORHeadgearWinner / 2ndWinner prizeDaysFuture form
9 May 06Killarney (IRE)3/157/12Andrew J McNamaraA J McNamaraSeamus Weldon Beginners ChaseNon-handicap (unclassified)Chase2m6fGood to Yielding11-12-tOodachee (GB)€7,601161/14
23 Apr 06Sligo (IRE)1/145/2Jwon 8Andrew J McNamaraA J McNamaraIrish Stallion Farms European Breeders Fund Novice HurdleNon-handicap (unclassified)Hurdle2mSoft to Heavy11-12107tDark Vocation (IRE)€11,056641/12
18 Feb 06Gowran Park (IRE)13/172/1FdistAndrew J McNamaraA J McNamaraThomas M. Byrne & Sons Auctioneers (Carlow) Handicap HurdleHandicap (unclassified)Hurdle2m4fSoft10-11107-Sir Frederick (IRE)€13,020340/15
15 Jan 06Leopardstown (IRE)10/2714/127P W FloodA J McNamaraPierse Hurdle (Extended Handicap)Grade BHurdle2mHeavy9-10107-Studmaster (GB)€78,650203/26
26 Dec 05Limerick (IRE)2/183/1J3Andrew J McNamaraA J McNamaraPark Hotel Charleville Handicap HurdleHandicap (unclassified)Hurdle2m5fHeavy11-10105-Good Thyne Jack (IRE)€9,329361/16
20 Nov 05Cork (IRE)1/198/1won 2D J CaseyA J McNamaraI.N.H. Stallion Owners European Breeders Fund Maiden HurdleNon-handicap (unclassified)Hurdle2mHeavy11-12--Wheresben (IRE)€11,056323/17
19 Oct 05Punchestown (IRE)10/227/1distA P McCoyA J McNamaraPunchestown 2006 Annual Membership Maiden HurdleNon-handicap (unclassified)Hurdle2m4fGood to Yielding11-12--The Looney Bishop (GB)€8,2922480/21
13 Feb 05Navan (IRE)7/114/1distMr K E PowerA J McNamaraCamlin (Pro-Am) INH Flat RaceNon-handicap (unclassified)NH Flat2mHeavy11-11--Travino (IRE)€8,6381111/10
25 Oct 04Galway (IRE)1/2025/1won 2Mr K E PowerA J McNamaraFlaherty Markets Ltd I.N.H. Flat RaceNon-handicap (unclassified)NH Flat2mHeavy11-2--Grattan Square (IRE)€9,329-4/18
  • 3/159 May 06 · Killarney (IRE)7/1

    Seamus Weldon Beginners Chase

    Non-handicap (unclassified)2m6fGood to Yielding

    All fields
    Date
    9 May 06
    Pos
    3/15
    SP
    7/1
    Btn
    2
    Race
    Seamus Weldon Beginners Chase
    Class
    Non-handicap (unclassified)
    Type
    Chase
    Dist
    2m6f
    Going
    Good to Yielding
    Wgt
    11-12
    OR
    -
    Headgear
    t
    Winner / 2nd
    Oodachee (GB)
    Winner prize
    €7,601
    Days
    16
    Future form
    1/14
  • 1/1423 Apr 06 · Sligo (IRE)5/2J

    Irish Stallion Farms European Breeders Fund Novice Hurdle

    Non-handicap (unclassified)2mSoft to Heavy

    All fields
    Date
    23 Apr 06
    Pos
    1/14
    SP
    5/2J
    Btn
    won 8
    Race
    Irish Stallion Farms European Breeders Fund Novice Hurdle
    Class
    Non-handicap (unclassified)
    Type
    Hurdle
    Dist
    2m
    Going
    Soft to Heavy
    Wgt
    11-12
    OR
    107
    Headgear
    t
    Winner prize
    €11,056
    Days
    64
    Future form
    1/12
  • 13/1718 Feb 06 · Gowran Park (IRE)2/1F

    Thomas M. Byrne & Sons Auctioneers (Carlow) Handicap Hurdle

    Handicap (unclassified)2m4fSoft

    All fields
    Date
    18 Feb 06
    Pos
    13/17
    SP
    2/1F
    Btn
    dist
    Race
    Thomas M. Byrne & Sons Auctioneers (Carlow) Handicap Hurdle
    Class
    Handicap (unclassified)
    Type
    Hurdle
    Dist
    2m4f
    Going
    Soft
    Wgt
    10-11
    OR
    107
    Headgear
    -
    Winner prize
    €13,020
    Days
    34
    Future form
    0/15
  • 10/2715 Jan 06 · Leopardstown (IRE)14/1

    Pierse Hurdle (Extended Handicap)

    Grade B2mHeavy

    All fields
    Date
    15 Jan 06
    Pos
    10/27
    SP
    14/1
    Btn
    27
    Jockey
    P W Flood
    Race
    Pierse Hurdle (Extended Handicap)
    Class
    Grade B
    Type
    Hurdle
    Dist
    2m
    Going
    Heavy
    Wgt
    9-10
    OR
    107
    Headgear
    -
    Winner / 2nd
    Studmaster (GB)
    Winner prize
    €78,650
    Days
    20
    Future form
    3/26
  • 2/1826 Dec 05 · Limerick (IRE)3/1J

    Park Hotel Charleville Handicap Hurdle

    Handicap (unclassified)2m5fHeavy

    All fields
    Date
    26 Dec 05
    Pos
    2/18
    SP
    3/1J
    Btn
    3
    Race
    Park Hotel Charleville Handicap Hurdle
    Class
    Handicap (unclassified)
    Type
    Hurdle
    Dist
    2m5f
    Going
    Heavy
    Wgt
    11-10
    OR
    105
    Headgear
    -
    Winner prize
    €9,329
    Days
    36
    Future form
    1/16
  • 1/1920 Nov 05 · Cork (IRE)8/1

    I.N.H. Stallion Owners European Breeders Fund Maiden Hurdle

    Non-handicap (unclassified)2mHeavy

    All fields
    Date
    20 Nov 05
    Pos
    1/19
    SP
    8/1
    Btn
    won 2
    Jockey
    D J Casey
    Race
    I.N.H. Stallion Owners European Breeders Fund Maiden Hurdle
    Class
    Non-handicap (unclassified)
    Type
    Hurdle
    Dist
    2m
    Going
    Heavy
    Wgt
    11-12
    OR
    -
    Headgear
    -
    Winner / 2nd
    Wheresben (IRE)
    Winner prize
    €11,056
    Days
    32
    Future form
    3/17
  • 10/2219 Oct 05 · Punchestown (IRE)7/1

    Punchestown 2006 Annual Membership Maiden Hurdle

    Non-handicap (unclassified)2m4fGood to Yielding

    All fields
    Date
    19 Oct 05
    Pos
    10/22
    SP
    7/1
    Btn
    dist
    Jockey
    A P McCoy
    Race
    Punchestown 2006 Annual Membership Maiden Hurdle
    Class
    Non-handicap (unclassified)
    Type
    Hurdle
    Dist
    2m4f
    Going
    Good to Yielding
    Wgt
    11-12
    OR
    -
    Headgear
    -
    Winner prize
    €8,292
    Days
    248
    Future form
    0/21
  • 7/1113 Feb 05 · Navan (IRE)4/1

    Camlin (Pro-Am) INH Flat Race

    Non-handicap (unclassified)2mHeavy

    All fields
    Date
    13 Feb 05
    Pos
    7/11
    SP
    4/1
    Btn
    dist
    Race
    Camlin (Pro-Am) INH Flat Race
    Class
    Non-handicap (unclassified)
    Type
    NH Flat
    Dist
    2m
    Going
    Heavy
    Wgt
    11-11
    OR
    -
    Headgear
    -
    Winner / 2nd
    Travino (IRE)
    Winner prize
    €8,638
    Days
    111
    Future form
    1/10
  • 1/2025 Oct 04 · Galway (IRE)25/1

    Flaherty Markets Ltd I.N.H. Flat Race

    Non-handicap (unclassified)2mHeavy

    All fields
    Date
    25 Oct 04
    Pos
    1/20
    SP
    25/1
    Btn
    won 2
    Race
    Flaherty Markets Ltd I.N.H. Flat Race
    Class
    Non-handicap (unclassified)
    Type
    NH Flat
    Dist
    2m
    Going
    Heavy
    Wgt
    11-2
    OR
    -
    Headgear
    -
    Winner prize
    €9,329
    Days
    -
    Future form
    4/18

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
9 May 06Killarney (IRE)Seamus Weldon Beginners Chase3/15Oodachee (GB)114 May 06Limerick (IRE)Hugh McMahon Memorial Chase
23 Apr 06Sligo (IRE)Irish Stallion Farms European Breeders Fund Novice Hurdle1/14Jazz Dance (IRE)1212 May 06Downpatrick (IRE)Fosters Lager Maiden Hurdle
15 Jan 06Leopardstown (IRE)Pierse Hurdle (Extended Handicap)10/27Studmaster (GB)112 Feb 06Leopardstown (IRE)T. C. Matthews Carpets Handicap Hurdle
15 Jan 06Leopardstown (IRE)Pierse Hurdle (Extended Handicap)10/27Rocket Ship (IRE)126 Jul 07Bellewstown (IRE)C & M Construction (Q.R.) Race
15 Jan 06Leopardstown (IRE)Pierse Hurdle (Extended Handicap)10/27Victram (IRE)-11 Mar 06SandownSunderlands Imperial Cup Handicap Hurdle
26 Dec 05Limerick (IRE)Park Hotel Charleville Handicap Hurdle2/18Good Thyne Jack (IRE)129 Dec 05Limerick (IRE)Russell's Bar Leading Trainer Award Handicap Hurdle
20 Nov 05Cork (IRE)I.N.H. Stallion Owners European Breeders Fund Maiden Hurdle1/19Wheresben (IRE)211 Mar 06Navan (IRE)N.I. Childrens' Hospice Maiden Hurdle (Div I)
20 Nov 05Cork (IRE)I.N.H. Stallion Owners European Breeders Fund Maiden Hurdle1/19Knight Legend (IRE)321 Jan 06Naas (IRE)I.N.H Stallion Owners European Breeders Fund Maiden Hurdle
20 Nov 05Cork (IRE)I.N.H. Stallion Owners European Breeders Fund Maiden Hurdle1/19Danehill Diamond (IRE)515 Dec 05Gowran Park (IRE)Gowran Park Racing Club Novice Hurdle
13 Feb 05Navan (IRE)Camlin (Pro-Am) INH Flat Race7/11You Sir (IRE)520 Nov 05Cork (IRE)Killetra (Pro/Am) I.N.H Flat Race
25 Oct 04Galway (IRE)Flaherty Markets Ltd I.N.H. Flat Race1/20Grattan Square (IRE)213 Nov 04Punchestown (IRE)Stars Of Tomorrow (Pro-Am) INH Flat Race
25 Oct 04Galway (IRE)Flaherty Markets Ltd I.N.H. Flat Race1/20Russian Buck (IRE)512 Nov 04Wexford (RH) (IRE)Mount Leinster INH Flat Race
25 Oct 04Galway (IRE)Flaherty Markets Ltd I.N.H. Flat Race1/20Border Quaich (IRE)610 Nov 04Fairyhouse (IRE)Herbertstown Maiden Hurdle (Div II)
25 Oct 04Galway (IRE)Flaherty Markets Ltd I.N.H. Flat Race1/20Black Apalachi (IRE)1015 Dec 04Downpatrick (IRE)I.N.H. Stallion Farms European Breeders Fund Maiden Hurdle
  • 3/159 May 06 · Killarney (IRE)

    Seamus Weldon Beginners Chase

    All fields
    Date
    9 May 06
    Race
    Seamus Weldon Beginners Chase
    This horse
    3/15
    Winner next time
    Oodachee (GB)
    Their pos
    1
    Won on
    14 May 06
    Race won
    Hugh McMahon Memorial Chase
  • 1/1423 Apr 06 · Sligo (IRE)

    Irish Stallion Farms European Breeders Fund Novice Hurdle

    All fields
    Date
    23 Apr 06
    Race
    Irish Stallion Farms European Breeders Fund Novice Hurdle
    This horse
    1/14
    Winner next time
    Jazz Dance (IRE)
    Their pos
    12
    Won on
    12 May 06
    Race won
    Fosters Lager Maiden Hurdle
  • 10/2715 Jan 06 · Leopardstown (IRE)

    Pierse Hurdle (Extended Handicap)

    All fields
    Date
    15 Jan 06
    Race
    Pierse Hurdle (Extended Handicap)
    This horse
    10/27
    Winner next time
    Studmaster (GB)
    Their pos
    1
    Won on
    12 Feb 06
    Race won
    T. C. Matthews Carpets Handicap Hurdle
  • 10/2715 Jan 06 · Leopardstown (IRE)

    Pierse Hurdle (Extended Handicap)

    All fields
    Date
    15 Jan 06
    Race
    Pierse Hurdle (Extended Handicap)
    This horse
    10/27
    Winner next time
    Rocket Ship (IRE)
    Their pos
    12
    Won on
    6 Jul 07
    Race won
    C & M Construction (Q.R.) Race
  • 10/2715 Jan 06 · Leopardstown (IRE)

    Pierse Hurdle (Extended Handicap)

    All fields
    Date
    15 Jan 06
    Race
    Pierse Hurdle (Extended Handicap)
    This horse
    10/27
    Winner next time
    Victram (IRE)
    Their pos
    -
    Won on
    11 Mar 06
    Race won
    Sunderlands Imperial Cup Handicap Hurdle
  • 2/1826 Dec 05 · Limerick (IRE)

    Park Hotel Charleville Handicap Hurdle

    All fields
    Date
    26 Dec 05
    Race
    Park Hotel Charleville Handicap Hurdle
    This horse
    2/18
    Winner next time
    Good Thyne Jack (IRE)
    Their pos
    1
    Won on
    29 Dec 05
    Race won
    Russell's Bar Leading Trainer Award Handicap Hurdle
  • 1/1920 Nov 05 · Cork (IRE)

    I.N.H. Stallion Owners European Breeders Fund Maiden Hurdle

    All fields
    Date
    20 Nov 05
    Race
    I.N.H. Stallion Owners European Breeders Fund Maiden Hurdle
    This horse
    1/19
    Winner next time
    Wheresben (IRE)
    Their pos
    2
    Won on
    11 Mar 06
    Race won
    N.I. Childrens' Hospice Maiden Hurdle (Div I)
  • 1/1920 Nov 05 · Cork (IRE)

    I.N.H. Stallion Owners European Breeders Fund Maiden Hurdle

    All fields
    Date
    20 Nov 05
    Race
    I.N.H. Stallion Owners European Breeders Fund Maiden Hurdle
    This horse
    1/19
    Winner next time
    Knight Legend (IRE)
    Their pos
    3
    Won on
    21 Jan 06
    Race won
    I.N.H Stallion Owners European Breeders Fund Maiden Hurdle
  • 1/1920 Nov 05 · Cork (IRE)

    I.N.H. Stallion Owners European Breeders Fund Maiden Hurdle

    All fields
    Date
    20 Nov 05
    Race
    I.N.H. Stallion Owners European Breeders Fund Maiden Hurdle
    This horse
    1/19
    Winner next time
    Danehill Diamond (IRE)
    Their pos
    5
    Won on
    15 Dec 05
    Race won
    Gowran Park Racing Club Novice Hurdle
  • 7/1113 Feb 05 · Navan (IRE)

    Camlin (Pro-Am) INH Flat Race

    All fields
    Date
    13 Feb 05
    Race
    Camlin (Pro-Am) INH Flat Race
    This horse
    7/11
    Winner next time
    You Sir (IRE)
    Their pos
    5
    Won on
    20 Nov 05
    Race won
    Killetra (Pro/Am) I.N.H Flat Race
  • 1/2025 Oct 04 · Galway (IRE)

    Flaherty Markets Ltd I.N.H. Flat Race

    All fields
    Date
    25 Oct 04
    Race
    Flaherty Markets Ltd I.N.H. Flat Race
    This horse
    1/20
    Winner next time
    Grattan Square (IRE)
    Their pos
    2
    Won on
    13 Nov 04
    Race won
    Stars Of Tomorrow (Pro-Am) INH Flat Race
  • 1/2025 Oct 04 · Galway (IRE)

    Flaherty Markets Ltd I.N.H. Flat Race

    All fields
    Date
    25 Oct 04
    Race
    Flaherty Markets Ltd I.N.H. Flat Race
    This horse
    1/20
    Winner next time
    Russian Buck (IRE)
    Their pos
    5
    Won on
    12 Nov 04
    At
    Wexford (RH) (IRE)
    Race won
    Mount Leinster INH Flat Race
  • 1/2025 Oct 04 · Galway (IRE)

    Flaherty Markets Ltd I.N.H. Flat Race

    All fields
    Date
    25 Oct 04
    Race
    Flaherty Markets Ltd I.N.H. Flat Race
    This horse
    1/20
    Winner next time
    Border Quaich (IRE)
    Their pos
    6
    Won on
    10 Nov 04
    Race won
    Herbertstown Maiden Hurdle (Div II)
  • 1/2025 Oct 04 · Galway (IRE)

    Flaherty Markets Ltd I.N.H. Flat Race

    All fields
    Date
    25 Oct 04
    Race
    Flaherty Markets Ltd I.N.H. Flat Race
    This horse
    1/20
    Winner next time
    Black Apalachi (IRE)
    Their pos
    10
    Won on
    15 Dec 04
    Race won
    I.N.H. Stallion Farms European Breeders Fund 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

TrainerFirst runLast runFirst run for yardOR first runOR last runBest ORRunsWins2nd3rdWin %Place %Prize GB (£)Prize IRE (€)
A J McNamara25 Oct 049 May 061/20105107107931133.3%55.6%£0€34,395
A J McNamara
First run
25 Oct 04
Last run
9 May 06
First run for yard
1/20
OR first run
105
OR last run
107
Best OR
107
Runs
9
Wins
3
2nd
1
3rd
1
Win %
33.3%
Place %
55.6%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€34,395

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 Hunt931133.3%55.6%£0€34,39510725 Oct 049 May 06
National Hunt
Code
National Hunt
Runs
9
Wins
3
2nd
1
3rd
1
Win %
33.3%
Place %
55.6%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€34,395
Best OR
107
First run
25 Oct 04
Last run
9 May 06

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 (€)
Hurdle621033.3%50.0%£0€24,286
Chase10010.0%100.0%£0€781
NH Flat210050.0%50.0%£0€9,329
Hurdle
Race type
Hurdle
Runs
6
Wins
2
2nd
1
3rd
0
Win %
33.3%
Place %
50.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€24,286
Chase
Race type
Chase
Runs
1
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
1
Win %
0.0%
Place %
100.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€781
NH Flat
Race type
NH Flat
Runs
2
Wins
1
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
50.0%
Place %
50.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€9,329

By going

GoingRunsWins2nd3rdWin %Place %Prize GB (£)Prize IRE (€)
Good to Yielding20010.0%50.0%£0€781
Soft10000.0%0.0%£0€0
Soft to Heavy1100100.0%100.0%£0€11,056
Heavy521040.0%60.0%£0€22,558
Good to Yielding
Going
Good to Yielding
Runs
2
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
1
Win %
0.0%
Place %
50.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€781
Soft
Going
Soft
Runs
1
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
1
Wins
1
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
100.0%
Place %
100.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€11,056
Heavy
Going
Heavy
Runs
5
Wins
2
2nd
1
3rd
0
Win %
40.0%
Place %
60.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€22,558

By distance

DistanceRunsWins2nd3rdWin %Place %Prize GB (£)Prize IRE (€)
2m to 2m1f530060.0%60.0%£0€31,441
2m2f to 2m5f30100.0%33.3%£0€2,174
2m6f to 3m1f10010.0%100.0%£0€781
2m to 2m1f
Distance
2m to 2m1f
Runs
5
Wins
3
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
60.0%
Place %
60.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€31,441
2m2f to 2m5f
Distance
2m2f to 2m5f
Runs
3
Wins
0
2nd
1
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
33.3%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€2,174
2m6f to 3m1f
Distance
2m6f to 3m1f
Runs
1
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
1
Win %
0.0%
Place %
100.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€781

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 (€)
Cork (IRE)1100100.0%100.0%£0€11,056
Galway (IRE)1100100.0%100.0%£0€9,329
Sligo (IRE)1100100.0%100.0%£0€11,056
Gowran Park (IRE)10000.0%0.0%£0€0
Killarney (IRE)10010.0%100.0%£0€781
Leopardstown (IRE)10000.0%0.0%£0€0
Limerick (IRE)10100.0%100.0%£0€2,174
Navan (IRE)10000.0%0.0%£0€0
Punchestown (IRE)10000.0%0.0%£0€0
Cork (IRE)
Runs
1
Wins
1
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
100.0%
Place %
100.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€11,056
Galway (IRE)
Runs
1
Wins
1
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
100.0%
Place %
100.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€9,329
Sligo (IRE)
Runs
1
Wins
1
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
100.0%
Place %
100.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€11,056
Gowran Park (IRE)
Runs
1
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€0
Killarney (IRE)
Runs
1
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
1
Win %
0.0%
Place %
100.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€781
Leopardstown (IRE)
Runs
1
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€0
Limerick (IRE)
Runs
1
Wins
0
2nd
1
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
100.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€2,174
Navan (IRE)
Runs
1
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€0
Punchestown (IRE)
Runs
1
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€0

By class

ClassRunsWins2nd3rdWin %Place %Prize GB (£)Prize IRE (€)
Non-handicap (unclassified)630150.0%66.7%£0€32,222
Handicap (unclassified)20100.0%50.0%£0€2,174
Grade B10000.0%0.0%£0€0
Non-handicap (unclassified)
Class
Non-handicap (unclassified)
Runs
6
Wins
3
2nd
0
3rd
1
Win %
50.0%
Place %
66.7%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€32,222
Handicap (unclassified)
Class
Handicap (unclassified)
Runs
2
Wins
0
2nd
1
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
50.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€2,174
Grade B
Class
Grade B
Runs
1
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 runners10000.0%0.0%£0€0
13 to 16 runners210150.0%100.0%£0€11,837
17+ runners621033.3%50.0%£0€22,558
9 to 12 runners
Runners
9 to 12 runners
Runs
1
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€0
13 to 16 runners
Runners
13 to 16 runners
Runs
2
Wins
1
2nd
0
3rd
1
Win %
50.0%
Place %
100.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€11,837
17+ runners
Runners
17+ runners
Runs
6
Wins
2
2nd
1
3rd
0
Win %
33.3%
Place %
50.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€22,558

By month

MonthRunsWins2nd3rdWin %Place %Prize GB (£)Prize IRE (€)
January10000.0%0.0%£0€0
February20000.0%0.0%£0€0
April1100100.0%100.0%£0€11,056
May10010.0%100.0%£0€781
October210050.0%50.0%£0€9,329
November1100100.0%100.0%£0€11,056
December10100.0%100.0%£0€2,174
January
Month
January
Runs
1
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€0
February
Month
February
Runs
2
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€0
April
Month
April
Runs
1
Wins
1
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
100.0%
Place %
100.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€11,056
May
Month
May
Runs
1
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
1
Win %
0.0%
Place %
100.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€781
October
Month
October
Runs
2
Wins
1
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
50.0%
Place %
50.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€9,329
November
Month
November
Runs
1
Wins
1
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
100.0%
Place %
100.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€11,056
December
Month
December
Runs
1
Wins
0
2nd
1
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
100.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€2,174

By jockey

JockeyRunsWins2nd3rdWin %Place %Prize GB (£)Prize IRE (€)
Andrew J McNamara411125.0%75.0%£0€14,011
Mr K E Power210050.0%50.0%£0€9,329
D J Casey1100100.0%100.0%£0€11,056
A P McCoy10000.0%0.0%£0€0
P W Flood10000.0%0.0%£0€0
Andrew J McNamara
Runs
4
Wins
1
2nd
1
3rd
1
Win %
25.0%
Place %
75.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€14,011
Mr K E Power
Runs
2
Wins
1
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
50.0%
Place %
50.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€9,329
D J Casey
Jockey
D J Casey
Runs
1
Wins
1
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
100.0%
Place %
100.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€11,056
A P McCoy
Jockey
A P McCoy
Runs
1
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€0
P W Flood
Jockey
P W Flood
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 (€)
A J McNamara931133.3%55.6%£0€34,395
A J McNamara
Runs
9
Wins
3
2nd
1
3rd
1
Win %
33.3%
Place %
55.6%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€34,395

By headgear

HeadgearRunsWins2nd3rdWin %Place %Prize GB (£)Prize IRE (€)
No headgear721028.6%42.9%£0€22,558
t210150.0%100.0%£0€11,837
No headgear
Headgear
No headgear
Runs
7
Wins
2
2nd
1
3rd
0
Win %
28.6%
Place %
42.9%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€22,558
t
Headgear
t
Runs
2
Wins
1
2nd
0
3rd
1
Win %
50.0%
Place %
100.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€11,837

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 run1100100.0%100.0%£0€9,329
15 to 30 days20010.0%50.0%£0€781
31 to 60 days311033.3%66.7%£0€13,230
61 to 120 days210050.0%50.0%£0€11,056
121 to 365 days10000.0%0.0%£0€0
Debut / no previous run
Days since last run
Debut / no previous run
Runs
1
Wins
1
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
100.0%
Place %
100.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€9,329
15 to 30 days
Days since last run
15 to 30 days
Runs
2
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
1
Win %
0.0%
Place %
50.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€781
31 to 60 days
Days since last run
31 to 60 days
Runs
3
Wins
1
2nd
1
3rd
0
Win %
33.3%
Place %
66.7%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€13,230
61 to 120 days
Days since last run
61 to 120 days
Runs
2
Wins
1
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
50.0%
Place %
50.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€11,056
121 to 365 days
Days since last run
121 to 365 days
Runs
1
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 headgear1100100.0%100.0%£0€11,056
First time tongue strap1100100.0%100.0%£0€11,056
Headgear, all items worn before10010.0%100.0%£0€781
No headgear721028.6%42.9%£0€22,558
First time in any headgear
Headgear
First time in any headgear
Runs
1
Wins
1
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
100.0%
Place %
100.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€11,056
First time tongue strap
Headgear
First time tongue strap
Runs
1
Wins
1
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
100.0%
Place %
100.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€11,056
Headgear, all items worn before
Headgear
Headgear, all items worn before
Runs
1
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
1
Win %
0.0%
Place %
100.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€781
No headgear
Headgear
No headgear
Runs
7
Wins
2
2nd
1
3rd
0
Win %
28.6%
Place %
42.9%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€22,558

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 branchSafety Catch (USA)

Parent · 1

  1. SireSafety Catch (USA)

Grandparents · 2

  1. Sire's sireNot traced
  2. Sire's damNot traced

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 branchDalus Rose (IRE)

Parent · 1

  1. DamDalus Rose (IRE)

Grandparents · 2

  1. Dam's sireMandalus (IRE)
  2. Dam's damNot traced

Great-grandparents · 4

  1. Dam's sire's sireNot traced
  2. Dam's sire's damNot traced
  3. Dam's dam's sireNot traced
  4. Dam's dam's damNot traced
Safety Catch (USA)
Dalus Rose (IRE)
Not traced
Not traced
Mandalus (IRE)
Not traced
Not traced
Not traced
Not traced
Not traced
Not traced
Not traced
Not traced
Not traced

Breeding card

HorseThe Fingersmith (IRE)
Sexgelding
Foaled1999
SireSafety Catch (USA)
DamDalus Rose (IRE)
DamsireMandalus (IRE)
Dam's produce1 winners from 4 runners
Notable siblingDiable Rouge (IRE)

Female line

  1. Dalus Rose (IRE) · 1 winners from 4 runners

Sire, dam and damsire

SireDamDamsireSexSire's avg winning distanceDamsire's avg winning distance
Safety Catch (USA)Dalus Rose (IRE)Mandalus (IRE)geldingNH 2m5fFlat 13.8f · NH 2m3½f
Safety Catch (USA)
Sex
gelding
Sire's avg winning distance
NH 2m5f
Damsire's avg winning distance
Flat 13.8f · NH 2m3½f

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

ConditionRunsWinsPlacedWin %Place %This horse runsThis horse wins
All National Hunt runs686661479.6%21.4%93
At 2m to 2m1f16614268.4%15.7%53
On Heavy going12912289.3%21.7%52
At 2m to 2m1f on Heavy going293510.3%17.2%42
All National Hunt runs
Condition
All National Hunt runs
Runs
686
Wins
66
Placed
147
Win %
9.6%
Place %
21.4%
This horse runs
9
This horse wins
3
At 2m to 2m1f
Condition
At 2m to 2m1f
Runs
166
Wins
14
Placed
26
Win %
8.4%
Place %
15.7%
This horse runs
5
This horse wins
3
On Heavy going
Condition
On Heavy going
Runs
129
Wins
12
Placed
28
Win %
9.3%
Place %
21.7%
This horse runs
5
This horse wins
2
At 2m to 2m1f on Heavy going
Condition
At 2m to 2m1f on Heavy going
Runs
29
Wins
3
Placed
5
Win %
10.3%
Place %
17.2%
This horse runs
4
This horse wins
2

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.

Safety Catch (USA) × Mandalus mares (the cross)

CodeRunnersWinnersWinners %Black-type winnersRunsWins2nd/3rdWin %Prize GB (£)Prize IRE (€)
National Hunt4125.0%0193715.8%£4,216€34,395
National Hunt
Code
National Hunt
Runners
4
Winners
1
Winners %
25.0%
Black-type winners
0
Runs
19
Wins
3
2nd/3rd
7
Win %
15.8%
Prize GB (£)
£4,216
Prize IRE (€)
€34,395

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

Best of the cross

HorseRunsWinsBlack-type winsPrize GB (£)Prize IRE (€)
The Fingersmith (IRE)930£0€34,395
Charley Wag (IRE)100£0€0
Diable Rouge (IRE)200£0€0
Catch The Stars (IRE)700£4,216€0
The Fingersmith (IRE)
Runs
9
Wins
3
Black-type wins
0
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€34,395
Charley Wag (IRE)
Runs
1
Wins
0
Black-type wins
0
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€0
Diable Rouge (IRE)
Runs
2
Wins
0
Black-type wins
0
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€0
Catch The Stars (IRE)
Runs
7
Wins
0
Black-type wins
0
Prize GB (£)
£4,216
Prize IRE (€)
€0

Top 12 by best win level, then wins.

Ratings

Official ratings

CodeCurrent ORHighest ORLowest ORLast winning ORLast winRated runs
National Hunt10710710510723 Apr 064
National Hunt
Code
National Hunt
Current OR
107
Highest OR
107
Lowest OR
105
Last winning OR
107
Last win
23 Apr 06
Rated runs
4

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
23 Apr 06Sligo (IRE)NH10701/14
18 Feb 06Gowran Park (IRE)NH107013/17
15 Jan 06Leopardstown (IRE)NH107210/27
26 Dec 05Limerick (IRE)NH105-2/18

Current mark v winning marks

CodeCurrent OROR last runChangeLast winning ORLast winv last winningHighest winning ORv highest winningHighest ORv highest
National Hunt107107010723 Apr 06010701070
National Hunt
Code
National Hunt
Current OR
107
OR last run
107
Change
0
Last winning OR
107
Last win
23 Apr 06
v last winning
0
Highest winning OR
107
v highest winning
0
Highest OR
107
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

Dalus Rose (IRE)

G1 winners
0
Produce
1 winners from 4 runners

Full siblings

Half siblings

By Needle Gun (IRE)

Female line

  1. 1Dalus Rose (IRE)

Notable relatives

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

View full Dalus Rose family

In brief

When was The Fingersmith foaled?

The Fingersmith (IRE) was foaled in 1999.

Who are the sire and dam of The Fingersmith?

The Fingersmith (IRE) is by Safety Catch (USA) out of Dalus Rose (IRE), a daughter of Mandalus (IRE).

Who trained The Fingersmith?

The Fingersmith (IRE) was trained by A J McNamara and owned by John P McManus at the time of the last run in Britain or Ireland.

What is The Fingersmith's race record?

In Britain and Ireland, The Fingersmith (IRE) won 3 of 9 races (33%). Runs abroad (for example in France, Dubai or the USA) are not included.

Has The Fingersmith ever been beaten?

The Fingersmith (IRE) was beaten 6 times in 9 runs in Britain and Ireland, the first time on 13 February 2005 at Navan (IRE) (7th of 11).

What was The Fingersmith's official rating?

The Fingersmith (IRE) was last officially rated 107 over jumps (also the career high).

Is The Fingersmith still racing?

The Fingersmith (IRE) last ran in Britain or Ireland on 9 May 2006 at Killarney (IRE) in the Seamus Weldon Beginners Chase, finishing 3rd of 15, and has not run there since.

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