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Horse profile

Verney Bird

Prince Of Birds (USA) × Verney Run (GB) (Deep Run (GB))
Sex
mare
Foaled
1997
Highest OR
121
Record (GB & IRE)
3 wins from 14 runs (21%)
Prize money (GB & IRE)
€52,438 IRE
Last official rating
120 (Jumps)
Last run (GB & IRE)
8 Oct 2004, Gowran Park (IRE) (9/20)
Last win (GB & IRE)
3 Apr 2002, Fairyhouse (IRE)
Recent form
73231221152759

Form

Race record

DateCoursePosSPBtnJockeyTrainerRaceClassTypeDistGoingWgtORWinner / 2ndWinner prizeDaysFuture form
8 Oct 04Gowran Park (IRE)9/2016/1distAdrian LaneM HalfordLangtons House Handicap HurdleListedHurdle3mYielding to Soft10-2120Whatareyouhaving (GB)€19,530152/18
23 Sep 04Listowel (IRE)5/119/117Adrian LaneM HalfordSmithwicks Beer Handicap HurdleListedHurdle2mHeavy10-10121The Screamer (IRE)€33,300180/9
5 Sep 04Galway (IRE)7/1816/112Mr John EnnisM HalfordCunningham Higgins Cars Handicap HurdleHandicap (unclassified)Hurdle2mGood11-1121Euracert (IRE)€13,6716371/16
8 Dec 02Punchestown (IRE)2/179/12Adrian LaneM HalfordTote Ireland Handicap HurdleHandicap (unclassified)Hurdle2m4fSoft to Heavy11-4120Aimees Mark (IRE)€19,5502291/15
23 Apr 02Punchestown (IRE)5/2512/15¾Adrian LaneM HalfordMurphy International Ltd Handicap HurdleHandicap (unclassified)Hurdle2m4fYielding10-7116Rapid Deployment (GB)€24,700203/21
3 Apr 02Fairyhouse (IRE)1/2010/1won 1½Adrian LaneM HalfordEBF Mares Novice Hurdle Championship FinalListedHurdle2m4fGood to Yielding10-11-Spirit Leader (IRE)€19,500182/17
16 Mar 02Limerick (IRE)1/136/1won 2½Adrian LaneM HalfordIrish Cement Mares Novice HurdleNon-handicap (unclassified)Hurdle2mSoft10-9-Sheer Frustration (IRE)€12,420132/12
3 Mar 02Thurles (IRE)2/104/7F12G CotterM HalfordThurles Maiden Hurdle (Div II)Non-handicap (unclassified)Hurdle2mSoft11-9-Canford (IRE)€6,210150/9
16 Feb 02Gowran Park (IRE)2/205/14G CotterM HalfordI.N.H. Stallion Owners European Breeders Fund Maiden Hurdle (Div II)Non-handicap (unclassified)Hurdle2mSoft11-9-Star Clipper (GB)€9,315940/19
14 Nov 01Tramore (IRE)1/157/4Fwon ¾Miss L BoswellM HalfordGain Horse Feeds Ladies (Mares) Flat RaceNon-handicap (unclassified)NH Flat2mYielding11-2-Megsie Here (IRE)€5,751240/13
21 Oct 01Naas (IRE)3/226/17½Philip DempseyM HalfordCoughlan (Pro-Am) I.N.H. Flat RaceNon-handicap (unclassified)NH Flat2mYielding to Soft11-4-Friend's Amigo (IRE)€7,520104/20
11 Oct 01Gowran Park (IRE)2/188/1¾Philip DempseyM HalfordDavid Flynn Construction INH Flat RaceNon-handicap (unclassified)NH Flat2mYielding to Soft11-4-Sally Webster (IRE)€7,0781460/17
18 May 01Cork (IRE)3/239/22Philip DempseyM HalfordE.B.F. Premier N.H. Fillies BumperNon-handicap (unclassified)NH Flat2mGood to Firm11-0-Sheer Frustration (IRE)€19,683243/17
24 Apr 01Fairyhouse (IRE)7/2412/19½Philip DempseyM HalfordBallybin I.N.H. Flat RaceNon-handicap (unclassified)NH Flat2mSoft11-2-Pizarro (IRE)€10,617-4/21
  • 9/208 Oct 04 · Gowran Park (IRE)16/1

    Langtons House Handicap Hurdle

    Listed3mYielding to Soft

    All fields
    Date
    8 Oct 04
    Pos
    9/20
    SP
    16/1
    Btn
    dist
    Trainer
    M Halford
    Race
    Langtons House Handicap Hurdle
    Class
    Listed
    Type
    Hurdle
    Dist
    3m
    Going
    Yielding to Soft
    Wgt
    10-2
    OR
    120
    Winner prize
    €19,530
    Days
    15
    Future form
    2/18
  • 5/1123 Sep 04 · Listowel (IRE)9/1

    Smithwicks Beer Handicap Hurdle

    Listed2mHeavy

    All fields
    Date
    23 Sep 04
    Pos
    5/11
    SP
    9/1
    Btn
    17
    Trainer
    M Halford
    Race
    Smithwicks Beer Handicap Hurdle
    Class
    Listed
    Type
    Hurdle
    Dist
    2m
    Going
    Heavy
    Wgt
    10-10
    OR
    121
    Winner / 2nd
    The Screamer (IRE)
    Winner prize
    €33,300
    Days
    18
    Future form
    0/9
  • 7/185 Sep 04 · Galway (IRE)16/1

    Cunningham Higgins Cars Handicap Hurdle

    Handicap (unclassified)2mGood

    All fields
    Date
    5 Sep 04
    Pos
    7/18
    SP
    16/1
    Btn
    12
    Trainer
    M Halford
    Race
    Cunningham Higgins Cars Handicap Hurdle
    Class
    Handicap (unclassified)
    Type
    Hurdle
    Dist
    2m
    Going
    Good
    Wgt
    11-1
    OR
    121
    Winner / 2nd
    Euracert (IRE)
    Winner prize
    €13,671
    Days
    637
    Future form
    1/16
  • 2/178 Dec 02 · Punchestown (IRE)9/1

    Tote Ireland Handicap Hurdle

    Handicap (unclassified)2m4fSoft to Heavy

    All fields
    Date
    8 Dec 02
    Pos
    2/17
    SP
    9/1
    Btn
    2
    Trainer
    M Halford
    Race
    Tote Ireland Handicap Hurdle
    Class
    Handicap (unclassified)
    Type
    Hurdle
    Dist
    2m4f
    Going
    Soft to Heavy
    Wgt
    11-4
    OR
    120
    Winner / 2nd
    Aimees Mark (IRE)
    Winner prize
    €19,550
    Days
    229
    Future form
    1/15
  • 5/2523 Apr 02 · Punchestown (IRE)12/1

    Murphy International Ltd Handicap Hurdle

    Handicap (unclassified)2m4fYielding

    All fields
    Date
    23 Apr 02
    Pos
    5/25
    SP
    12/1
    Btn
    5¾
    Trainer
    M Halford
    Race
    Murphy International Ltd Handicap Hurdle
    Class
    Handicap (unclassified)
    Type
    Hurdle
    Dist
    2m4f
    Going
    Yielding
    Wgt
    10-7
    OR
    116
    Winner prize
    €24,700
    Days
    20
    Future form
    3/21
  • 1/203 Apr 02 · Fairyhouse (IRE)10/1

    EBF Mares Novice Hurdle Championship Final

    Listed2m4fGood to Yielding

    All fields
    Date
    3 Apr 02
    Pos
    1/20
    SP
    10/1
    Btn
    won 1½
    Trainer
    M Halford
    Race
    EBF Mares Novice Hurdle Championship Final
    Class
    Listed
    Type
    Hurdle
    Dist
    2m4f
    Going
    Good to Yielding
    Wgt
    10-11
    OR
    -
    Winner prize
    €19,500
    Days
    18
    Future form
    2/17
  • 1/1316 Mar 02 · Limerick (IRE)6/1

    Irish Cement Mares Novice Hurdle

    Non-handicap (unclassified)2mSoft

    All fields
    Date
    16 Mar 02
    Pos
    1/13
    SP
    6/1
    Btn
    won 2½
    Trainer
    M Halford
    Race
    Irish Cement Mares Novice Hurdle
    Class
    Non-handicap (unclassified)
    Type
    Hurdle
    Dist
    2m
    Going
    Soft
    Wgt
    10-9
    OR
    -
    Winner prize
    €12,420
    Days
    13
    Future form
    2/12
  • 2/103 Mar 02 · Thurles (IRE)4/7F

    Thurles Maiden Hurdle (Div II)

    Non-handicap (unclassified)2mSoft

    All fields
    Date
    3 Mar 02
    Pos
    2/10
    SP
    4/7F
    Btn
    12
    Jockey
    G Cotter
    Trainer
    M Halford
    Race
    Thurles Maiden Hurdle (Div II)
    Class
    Non-handicap (unclassified)
    Type
    Hurdle
    Dist
    2m
    Going
    Soft
    Wgt
    11-9
    OR
    -
    Winner / 2nd
    Canford (IRE)
    Winner prize
    €6,210
    Days
    15
    Future form
    0/9
  • 2/2016 Feb 02 · Gowran Park (IRE)5/1

    I.N.H. Stallion Owners European Breeders Fund Maiden Hurdle (Div II)

    Non-handicap (unclassified)2mSoft

    All fields
    Date
    16 Feb 02
    Pos
    2/20
    SP
    5/1
    Btn
    4
    Jockey
    G Cotter
    Trainer
    M Halford
    Race
    I.N.H. Stallion Owners European Breeders Fund Maiden Hurdle (Div II)
    Class
    Non-handicap (unclassified)
    Type
    Hurdle
    Dist
    2m
    Going
    Soft
    Wgt
    11-9
    OR
    -
    Winner / 2nd
    Star Clipper (GB)
    Winner prize
    €9,315
    Days
    94
    Future form
    0/19
  • 1/1514 Nov 01 · Tramore (IRE)7/4F

    Gain Horse Feeds Ladies (Mares) Flat Race

    Non-handicap (unclassified)2mYielding

    All fields
    Date
    14 Nov 01
    Pos
    1/15
    SP
    7/4F
    Btn
    won ¾
    Trainer
    M Halford
    Race
    Gain Horse Feeds Ladies (Mares) Flat Race
    Class
    Non-handicap (unclassified)
    Type
    NH Flat
    Dist
    2m
    Going
    Yielding
    Wgt
    11-2
    OR
    -
    Winner / 2nd
    Megsie Here (IRE)
    Winner prize
    €5,751
    Days
    24
    Future form
    0/13
  • 3/2221 Oct 01 · Naas (IRE)6/1

    Coughlan (Pro-Am) I.N.H. Flat Race

    Non-handicap (unclassified)2mYielding to Soft

    All fields
    Date
    21 Oct 01
    Pos
    3/22
    SP
    6/1
    Btn
    7½
    Trainer
    M Halford
    Race
    Coughlan (Pro-Am) I.N.H. Flat Race
    Class
    Non-handicap (unclassified)
    Type
    NH Flat
    Dist
    2m
    Going
    Yielding to Soft
    Wgt
    11-4
    OR
    -
    Winner prize
    €7,520
    Days
    10
    Future form
    4/20
  • 2/1811 Oct 01 · Gowran Park (IRE)8/1

    David Flynn Construction INH Flat Race

    Non-handicap (unclassified)2mYielding to Soft

    All fields
    Date
    11 Oct 01
    Pos
    2/18
    SP
    8/1
    Btn
    ¾
    Trainer
    M Halford
    Race
    David Flynn Construction INH Flat Race
    Class
    Non-handicap (unclassified)
    Type
    NH Flat
    Dist
    2m
    Going
    Yielding to Soft
    Wgt
    11-4
    OR
    -
    Winner prize
    €7,078
    Days
    146
    Future form
    0/17
  • 3/2318 May 01 · Cork (IRE)9/2

    E.B.F. Premier N.H. Fillies Bumper

    Non-handicap (unclassified)2mGood to Firm

    All fields
    Date
    18 May 01
    Pos
    3/23
    SP
    9/2
    Btn
    2
    Trainer
    M Halford
    Race
    E.B.F. Premier N.H. Fillies Bumper
    Class
    Non-handicap (unclassified)
    Type
    NH Flat
    Dist
    2m
    Going
    Good to Firm
    Wgt
    11-0
    OR
    -
    Winner prize
    €19,683
    Days
    24
    Future form
    3/17
  • 7/2424 Apr 01 · Fairyhouse (IRE)12/1

    Ballybin I.N.H. Flat Race

    Non-handicap (unclassified)2mSoft

    All fields
    Date
    24 Apr 01
    Pos
    7/24
    SP
    12/1
    Btn
    9½
    Trainer
    M Halford
    Race
    Ballybin I.N.H. Flat Race
    Class
    Non-handicap (unclassified)
    Type
    NH Flat
    Dist
    2m
    Going
    Soft
    Wgt
    11-2
    OR
    -
    Winner / 2nd
    Pizarro (IRE)
    Winner prize
    €10,617
    Days
    -
    Future form
    4/21

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
8 Oct 04Gowran Park (IRE)Langtons House Handicap Hurdle9/20Whatareyouhaving (GB)121 Nov 04Cork (IRE)Murphy's Handicap Hurdle
8 Oct 04Gowran Park (IRE)Langtons House Handicap Hurdle9/20Carneys Cross (IRE)730 Oct 04Naas (IRE)Helen Hannan Memorial Handicap Chase
5 Sep 04Galway (IRE)Cunningham Higgins Cars Handicap Hurdle7/18Native Stag (IRE)513 Sep 04Roscommon (IRE)Betfair Aertel Page 643 Maiden
8 Dec 02Punchestown (IRE)Tote Ireland Handicap Hurdle2/17Aimees Mark (IRE)131 Dec 02Punchestown (IRE)Kilteel Handicap Hurdle
23 Apr 02Punchestown (IRE)Murphy International Ltd Handicap Hurdle5/25The Culdee (IRE)328 Apr 02Clonmel (IRE)Cashel Handicap
23 Apr 02Punchestown (IRE)Murphy International Ltd Handicap Hurdle5/25Caesar's Palace (GER)98 May 02ChepstowWendy Fair Market At Chepstow Racecourse Amateur Riders' Handicap Hurdle Class E
23 Apr 02Punchestown (IRE)Murphy International Ltd Handicap Hurdle5/25Moonlake I (IRE)1514 Sep 03HexhamPrince's Trust Beginners' Chase Class E
3 Apr 02Fairyhouse (IRE)EBF Mares Novice Hurdle Championship Final1/20Clanwilliam Source (IRE)1527 May 02Kilbeggan (IRE)Belvedere House Gardens & Park Handicap Hurdle
3 Apr 02Fairyhouse (IRE)EBF Mares Novice Hurdle Championship Final1/20Torose (IRE)-18 Apr 02Clonmel (IRE)Slievenamon Maiden Hurdle
16 Mar 02Limerick (IRE)Irish Cement Mares Novice Hurdle1/13Jolly Moonbeam (IRE)317 Apr 02Fairyhouse (IRE)Ballybrack Mares (Ladies) INH Flat Race
16 Mar 02Limerick (IRE)Irish Cement Mares Novice Hurdle1/13Mona Day (IRE)927 Mar 02Downpatrick (IRE)Northern Stallions EBF Mares Novice Hurdle
21 Oct 01Naas (IRE)Coughlan (Pro-Am) I.N.H. Flat Race3/22Friend's Amigo (IRE)12 Nov 02Punchestown (IRE)Narraghmore Maiden Hurdle (Div II)
21 Oct 01Naas (IRE)Coughlan (Pro-Am) I.N.H. Flat Race3/22Schwartzhalle (IRE)49 Mar 02Navan (IRE)Wilkinstown Maiden Hurdle (Div II)
21 Oct 01Naas (IRE)Coughlan (Pro-Am) I.N.H. Flat Race3/22Coolnagorna (IRE)511 Nov 01Cork (IRE)City Life Asset Management INH Flat Race
21 Oct 01Naas (IRE)Coughlan (Pro-Am) I.N.H. Flat Race3/22Strong Native (IRE)710 Nov 01Down Royal (IRE)Hannan Meats I.N.H. Flat Race
18 May 01Cork (IRE)E.B.F. Premier N.H. Fillies Bumper3/23Ask Me What (IRE)42 Dec 02FolkestoneBiggin Hill Mares' Only Intermediate Open National Hunt Flat Race Class H
18 May 01Cork (IRE)E.B.F. Premier N.H. Fillies Bumper3/23Best Wait (IRE)67 Jul 01Cork (IRE)Goggin & Buckley Mares I.N.H. Flat Race
18 May 01Cork (IRE)E.B.F. Premier N.H. Fillies Bumper3/23Cut Lose (IRE)1117 Mar 03Wexford (RH) (IRE)Knockhouse Stud Maiden Hurdle
24 Apr 01Fairyhouse (IRE)Ballybin I.N.H. Flat Race7/24Pizarro (IRE)124 Feb 02Naas (IRE)Go Racing In Kildare I.N.H. Flat Race
24 Apr 01Fairyhouse (IRE)Ballybin I.N.H. Flat Race7/24Kildare (IRE)29 May 01Naas (IRE)Kilcullen I.N.H. Flat Race
24 Apr 01Fairyhouse (IRE)Ballybin I.N.H. Flat Race7/24Prince Of Tara (IRE)529 Apr 01Navan (IRE)Athboy I.N.H. Flat Race
24 Apr 01Fairyhouse (IRE)Ballybin I.N.H. Flat Race7/24Stashedaway (IRE)616 May 01Gowran Park (IRE)Barrowvale I.N.H. Flat Race (Div II)

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 (€)
M Halford24 Apr 018 Oct 047/241161201211434221.4%64.3%£0€52,438
M Halford
Trainer
M Halford
First run
24 Apr 01
Last run
8 Oct 04
First run for yard
7/24
OR first run
116
OR last run
120
Best OR
121
Runs
14
Wins
3
2nd
4
3rd
2
Win %
21.4%
Place %
64.3%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€52,438

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 Hunt1434221.4%64.3%£0€52,43812124 Apr 018 Oct 04
National Hunt
Code
National Hunt
Runs
14
Wins
3
2nd
4
3rd
2
Win %
21.4%
Place %
64.3%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€52,438
Best OR
121
First run
24 Apr 01
Last run
8 Oct 04

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 (€)
Hurdle923022.2%55.6%£0€41,270
NH Flat511220.0%80.0%£0€11,168
Hurdle
Race type
Hurdle
Runs
9
Wins
2
2nd
3
3rd
0
Win %
22.2%
Place %
55.6%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€41,270
NH Flat
Race type
NH Flat
Runs
5
Wins
1
2nd
1
3rd
2
Win %
20.0%
Place %
80.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€11,168

By going

GoingRunsWins2nd3rdWin %Place %Prize GB (£)Prize IRE (€)
Good to Firm10010.0%100.0%£0€3,013
Good10000.0%0.0%£0€0
Good to Yielding1100100.0%100.0%£0€19,500
Yielding210050.0%50.0%£0€5,751
Yielding to Soft30110.0%66.7%£0€2,404
Soft412025.0%75.0%£0€16,020
Soft to Heavy10100.0%100.0%£0€5,750
Heavy10000.0%0.0%£0€0
Good to Firm
Going
Good to Firm
Runs
1
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
1
Win %
0.0%
Place %
100.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€3,013
Good
Going
Good
Runs
1
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€0
Good to Yielding
Going
Good to Yielding
Runs
1
Wins
1
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
100.0%
Place %
100.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€19,500
Yielding
Going
Yielding
Runs
2
Wins
1
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
50.0%
Place %
50.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€5,751
Yielding to Soft
Going
Yielding to Soft
Runs
3
Wins
0
2nd
1
3rd
1
Win %
0.0%
Place %
66.7%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€2,404
Soft
Going
Soft
Runs
4
Wins
1
2nd
2
3rd
0
Win %
25.0%
Place %
75.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€16,020
Soft to Heavy
Going
Soft to Heavy
Runs
1
Wins
0
2nd
1
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
100.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€5,750
Heavy
Going
Heavy
Runs
1
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€0

By distance

DistanceRunsWins2nd3rdWin %Place %Prize GB (£)Prize IRE (€)
2m to 2m1f1023220.0%70.0%£0€27,188
2m2f to 2m5f311033.3%66.7%£0€25,250
2m6f to 3m1f10000.0%0.0%£0€0
2m to 2m1f
Distance
2m to 2m1f
Runs
10
Wins
2
2nd
3
3rd
2
Win %
20.0%
Place %
70.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€27,188
2m2f to 2m5f
Distance
2m2f to 2m5f
Runs
3
Wins
1
2nd
1
3rd
0
Win %
33.3%
Place %
66.7%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€25,250
2m6f to 3m1f
Distance
2m6f to 3m1f
Runs
1
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
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

CourseRunsWins2nd3rdWin %Place %Prize GB (£)Prize IRE (€)
Gowran Park (IRE)30200.0%66.7%£0€3,801
Fairyhouse (IRE)210050.0%50.0%£0€19,500
Punchestown (IRE)20100.0%50.0%£0€5,750
Limerick (IRE)1100100.0%100.0%£0€12,420
Tramore (IRE)1100100.0%100.0%£0€5,751
Cork (IRE)10010.0%100.0%£0€3,013
Galway (IRE)10000.0%0.0%£0€0
Listowel (IRE)10000.0%0.0%£0€0
Naas (IRE)10010.0%100.0%£0€763
Thurles (IRE)10100.0%100.0%£0€1,440
Gowran Park (IRE)
Runs
3
Wins
0
2nd
2
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
66.7%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€3,801
Fairyhouse (IRE)
Runs
2
Wins
1
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
50.0%
Place %
50.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€19,500
Punchestown (IRE)
Runs
2
Wins
0
2nd
1
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
50.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€5,750
Limerick (IRE)
Runs
1
Wins
1
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
100.0%
Place %
100.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€12,420
Tramore (IRE)
Runs
1
Wins
1
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
100.0%
Place %
100.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€5,751
Cork (IRE)
Runs
1
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
1
Win %
0.0%
Place %
100.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€3,013
Galway (IRE)
Runs
1
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€0
Listowel (IRE)
Runs
1
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€0
Naas (IRE)
Runs
1
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
1
Win %
0.0%
Place %
100.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€763
Thurles (IRE)
Runs
1
Wins
0
2nd
1
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
100.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€1,440

By class

ClassRunsWins2nd3rdWin %Place %Prize GB (£)Prize IRE (€)
Listed310033.3%33.3%£0€19,500
Non-handicap (unclassified)823225.0%87.5%£0€27,188
Handicap (unclassified)30100.0%33.3%£0€5,750
Listed
Class
Listed
Runs
3
Wins
1
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
33.3%
Place %
33.3%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€19,500
Non-handicap (unclassified)
Class
Non-handicap (unclassified)
Runs
8
Wins
2
2nd
3
3rd
2
Win %
25.0%
Place %
87.5%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€27,188
Handicap (unclassified)
Class
Handicap (unclassified)
Runs
3
Wins
0
2nd
1
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
33.3%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€5,750

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 runners20100.0%50.0%£0€1,440
13 to 16 runners2200100.0%100.0%£0€18,171
17+ runners1013210.0%60.0%£0€32,828
9 to 12 runners
Runners
9 to 12 runners
Runs
2
Wins
0
2nd
1
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
50.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€1,440
13 to 16 runners
Runners
13 to 16 runners
Runs
2
Wins
2
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
100.0%
Place %
100.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€18,171
17+ runners
Runners
17+ runners
Runs
10
Wins
1
2nd
3
3rd
2
Win %
10.0%
Place %
60.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€32,828

By month

MonthRunsWins2nd3rdWin %Place %Prize GB (£)Prize IRE (€)
February10100.0%100.0%£0€2,160
March211050.0%100.0%£0€13,860
April310033.3%33.3%£0€19,500
May10010.0%100.0%£0€3,013
September20000.0%0.0%£0€0
October30110.0%66.7%£0€2,404
November1100100.0%100.0%£0€5,751
December10100.0%100.0%£0€5,750
February
Month
February
Runs
1
Wins
0
2nd
1
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
100.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€2,160
March
Month
March
Runs
2
Wins
1
2nd
1
3rd
0
Win %
50.0%
Place %
100.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€13,860
April
Month
April
Runs
3
Wins
1
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
33.3%
Place %
33.3%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€19,500
May
Month
May
Runs
1
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
1
Win %
0.0%
Place %
100.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€3,013
September
Month
September
Runs
2
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€0
October
Month
October
Runs
3
Wins
0
2nd
1
3rd
1
Win %
0.0%
Place %
66.7%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€2,404
November
Month
November
Runs
1
Wins
1
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
100.0%
Place %
100.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€5,751
December
Month
December
Runs
1
Wins
0
2nd
1
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
100.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€5,750

By jockey

JockeyRunsWins2nd3rdWin %Place %Prize GB (£)Prize IRE (€)
Adrian Lane621033.3%50.0%£0€37,670
Philip Dempsey40120.0%75.0%£0€5,418
G Cotter20200.0%100.0%£0€3,600
Miss L Boswell1100100.0%100.0%£0€5,751
Mr John Ennis10000.0%0.0%£0€0
Adrian Lane
Runs
6
Wins
2
2nd
1
3rd
0
Win %
33.3%
Place %
50.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€37,670
Philip Dempsey
Runs
4
Wins
0
2nd
1
3rd
2
Win %
0.0%
Place %
75.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€5,418
G Cotter
Jockey
G Cotter
Runs
2
Wins
0
2nd
2
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
100.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€3,600
Miss L Boswell
Runs
1
Wins
1
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
100.0%
Place %
100.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€5,751
Mr John Ennis
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 (€)
M Halford1434221.4%64.3%£0€52,438
M Halford
Trainer
M Halford
Runs
14
Wins
3
2nd
4
3rd
2
Win %
21.4%
Place %
64.3%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€52,438

By headgear

HeadgearRunsWins2nd3rdWin %Place %Prize GB (£)Prize IRE (€)
No headgear1434221.4%64.3%£0€52,438
No headgear
Headgear
No headgear
Runs
14
Wins
3
2nd
4
3rd
2
Win %
21.4%
Place %
64.3%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€52,438

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
8 to 14 days210150.0%100.0%£0€13,183
15 to 30 days721128.6%57.1%£0€29,704
61 to 120 days10100.0%100.0%£0€2,160
121 to 365 days20200.0%100.0%£0€7,391
Over a year10000.0%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
8 to 14 days
Days since last run
8 to 14 days
Runs
2
Wins
1
2nd
0
3rd
1
Win %
50.0%
Place %
100.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€13,183
15 to 30 days
Days since last run
15 to 30 days
Runs
7
Wins
2
2nd
1
3rd
1
Win %
28.6%
Place %
57.1%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€29,704
61 to 120 days
Days since last run
61 to 120 days
Runs
1
Wins
0
2nd
1
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
100.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€2,160
121 to 365 days
Days since last run
121 to 365 days
Runs
2
Wins
0
2nd
2
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
100.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€7,391
Over a year
Days since last run
Over a year
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.

Pedigree

Pedigree

Sire branchPrince Of Birds (USA)

Parent · 1

  1. SirePrince Of Birds (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 branchVerney Run (GB)

Parent · 1

  1. DamVerney Run (GB)

Grandparents · 2

  1. Dam's sireDeep Run (GB)
  2. Dam's damElands Kop (GB)

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
Prince Of Birds (USA)
Verney Run (GB)
Not traced
Not traced
Deep Run (GB)
Elands Kop (GB)
Not traced
Not traced
Not traced
Not traced
Not traced
Not traced
Not traced
Not traced

Breeding card

HorseVerney Bird (IRE)
Sexmare
Foaled1997
SirePrince Of Birds (USA)
DamVerney Run (GB)
DamsireDeep Run (GB)
2nd damElands Kop (GB)
Dam's produce1 winners from 2 runners
Notable siblingVictory Run (IRE)

Female line

  1. Verney Run (GB) · by Deep Run (GB) · 1 winners from 2 runners
  2. Elands Kop (GB) · 1 winners from 5 runners

Sire, dam and damsire

SireDamDamsireSexSire's avg winning distanceDamsire's avg winning distance
Prince Of Birds (USA)Verney Run (GB)Deep Run (GB)mareFlat 10.1f · NH 2m2½fFlat 12.5f · NH 2m3½f
Prince Of Birds (USA)
Sex
mare
Sire's avg winning distance
Flat 10.1f · NH 2m2½f
Damsire's avg winning distance
Flat 12.5f · NH 2m3½f

Progeny of Prince Of Birds (USA) in this horse's best conditions

ConditionRunsWinsPlacedWin %Place %This horse runsThis horse wins
All National Hunt runs3694310611.7%28.7%143
At 2m to 2m1f19219519.9%26.6%102
On Soft going108123511.1%32.4%51
At 2m to 2m1f on Soft going544147.4%25.9%41
All National Hunt runs
Condition
All National Hunt runs
Runs
369
Wins
43
Placed
106
Win %
11.7%
Place %
28.7%
This horse runs
14
This horse wins
3
At 2m to 2m1f
Condition
At 2m to 2m1f
Runs
192
Wins
19
Placed
51
Win %
9.9%
Place %
26.6%
This horse runs
10
This horse wins
2
On Soft going
Condition
On Soft going
Runs
108
Wins
12
Placed
35
Win %
11.1%
Place %
32.4%
This horse runs
5
This horse wins
1
At 2m to 2m1f on Soft going
Condition
At 2m to 2m1f on Soft going
Runs
54
Wins
4
Placed
14
Win %
7.4%
Place %
25.9%
This horse runs
4
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.

Prince Of Birds (USA) × Deep Run mares (the cross)

CodeRunnersWinnersWinners %Black-type winnersRunsWins2nd/3rdWin %Prize GB (£)Prize IRE (€)
National Hunt11100.0%1143621.4%£0€52,438
National Hunt
Code
National Hunt
Runners
1
Winners
1
Winners %
100.0%
Black-type winners
1
Runs
14
Wins
3
2nd/3rd
6
Win %
21.4%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€52,438

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

Best of the cross

HorseRunsWinsBlack-type winsBest winPrize GB (£)Prize IRE (€)
Verney Bird (IRE)1431Listed£0€52,438
Verney Bird (IRE)
Runs
14
Wins
3
Black-type wins
1
Best win
Listed
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€52,438

Top 12 by best win level, then wins.

Ratings

Official ratings

CodeCurrent ORHighest ORLowest ORRated runs
National Hunt1201211165
National Hunt
Code
National Hunt
Current OR
120
Highest OR
121
Lowest OR
116
Rated runs
5

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
8 Oct 04Gowran Park (IRE)NH120-19/20
23 Sep 04Listowel (IRE)NH12105/11
5 Sep 04Galway (IRE)NH12117/18
8 Dec 02Punchestown (IRE)NH12042/17
23 Apr 02Punchestown (IRE)NH116-5/25

Current mark v winning marks

CodeCurrent OROR last runChangeHighest ORv highest
National Hunt1201200121-1
National Hunt
Code
National Hunt
Current OR
120
OR last run
120
Change
0
Highest OR
121
v highest
-1

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

Verney Run (GB)

G1 winners
0
Produce
1 winners from 2 runners

Full siblings

No other foal by Prince Of Birds (USA) out of Verney Run (GB) has raced in Britain or Ireland.

Half siblings

By Old Vic (GB)

Female line

  1. 1Verney Run (GB) · by Deep Run (GB)
  2. 2Elands Kop (GB)

Notable relatives

Daughter

Grandson

Nephew (out of a sibling)

View full Elands Kop family

In brief

When was Verney Bird foaled?

Verney Bird (IRE) was foaled in 1997.

Who are the sire and dam of Verney Bird?

Verney Bird (IRE) is by Prince Of Birds (USA) out of Verney Run (GB), a daughter of Deep Run (GB).

Who trained Verney Bird?

Verney Bird (IRE) was trained by M Halford and owned by Fox Cover Racing Club at the time of the last run in Britain or Ireland.

What is Verney Bird's race record?

In Britain and Ireland, Verney Bird (IRE) won 3 of 14 races (21%). Runs abroad (for example in France, Dubai or the USA) are not included.

What is Verney Bird's biggest win?

Verney Bird (IRE)'s biggest win in Britain or Ireland came in the EBF Mares Novice Hurdle Championship Final (Listed) at Fairyhouse (IRE) on 3 April 2002.

Has Verney Bird ever been beaten?

Verney Bird (IRE) was beaten 11 times in 14 runs in Britain and Ireland, the first time on 24 April 2001 at Fairyhouse (IRE) (7th of 24).

What was Verney Bird's official rating?

Verney Bird (IRE) was last officially rated 120 over jumps (career high 121).

Is Verney Bird still racing?

Verney Bird (IRE) last ran in Britain or Ireland on 8 October 2004 at Gowran Park (IRE) in the Langtons House Handicap Hurdle, finishing 9th of 20, and has not run there since.

Is Verney Bird related to any top horses?

Verney Bird (IRE)'s black-type relatives in Britain and Ireland include Noras Fancy (IRE) (daughter, Grade 2 winner), Firefox (IRE) (grandson, Grade 2 winner) and Mr Antolini (IRE) (nephew, Grade 3 winner), from the Elands Kop (GB) family.

What is Verney Bird's record at Gowran Park (IRE)?

Verney Bird (IRE) ran most often at Gowran Park (IRE), with no wins from 3 runs there.

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