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Soughaan (USA) × Frivolity I (GB) (Varano (GB))
Sex
gelding
Foaled
1991
Record (GB & IRE)
1 win from 20 runs (5%)
Prize money (GB & IRE)
£0
Last run (GB & IRE)
19 May 1997, Roscommon (IRE) (8/8)
Last win (GB & IRE)
6 Jul 1995, Bellewstown (IRE)
Recent form
149720714117134781235146108

Form

Race record

DateCoursePosSPBtnJockeyTrainerRaceClassTypeDistGoingWgtHeadgearWinner / 2ndDaysFuture form
19 May 97Roscommon (IRE)8/825/112½D T EvansMichael FlynnFrank Hannon Memorial ChaseNon-handicap (unclassified)Chase2m5fYielding11-6-Padashpan (USA)92/7
10 May 97Killarney (IRE)10/1120/19¾G D PowerMichael FlynnKillarney Vintners MaidenNon-handicap (unclassified)Flat Turf1m3fYielding to Soft8-6-DromineerI (IRE)6172/10
1 Sep 95Tralee (IRE)6/98/119¼D T EvansMichael FlynnBank Of Ireland Handicap HurdleHandicap (unclassified)Hurdle2mGood to Firm10-8-Crossfarnogue (IRE)432/6
20 Jul 95Killarney (IRE)4/88/18D T EvansMichael FlynnEast Avenue/Munster Joinery HurdleNon-handicap (unclassified)Hurdle2m1fGood10-13-Parskint (IRE)141/7
6 Jul 95Bellewstown (IRE)1/108/1won 6D T EvansMichael FlynnSam Denigan & Co. Maiden HurdleNon-handicap (unclassified)Hurdle2m1fGood to Firm10-13-Garaiyba (IRE)170/7
19 Jun 95Kilbeggan (IRE)5/108/123½Brendan SheridanMichael FlynnBank Of Ireland Maiden HurdleNon-handicap (unclassified)Hurdle2m3fGood11-1-Kentucky Baby (IRE)111/9
8 Jun 95Tipperary (IRE)3/2016/114D T EvansMichael FlynnGrange Stud Maiden HurdleNon-handicap (unclassified)Hurdle2mYielding to Soft10-12-Making The Point (IRE)60/19
2 Jun 95Down Royal (IRE)12/1420/13¼D ManningMichael FlynnSubaru HandicapHandicap (unclassified)Flat Turf7fGood to Firm9-8-Gerrydardis (IRE)642/12
30 Mar 95Clonmel (IRE)8/1812/124D T EvansMichael FlynnCashel Maiden HurdleNon-handicap (unclassified)Hurdle2mYielding to Soft10-10-Bobstar Dancer (IRE)682/15
21 Jan 95Punchestown (IRE)7/118/123Brendan SheridanMichael FlynnDunshane Maiden HurdleNon-handicap (unclassified)Hurdle2mHeavy11-3bNoble Choice (GB)140/8
7 Jan 95Naas (IRE)4/1825/115Brendan SheridanMichael FlynnBarrow Maiden HurdleNon-handicap (unclassified)Hurdle2mSoft10-9-Gloriette (GB)340/16
4 Dec 94Fairyhouse (IRE)13/2420/110¼K F O'BrienMichael FlynnAshbourne Maiden HurdleNon-handicap (unclassified)Hurdle2mYielding to Soft11-0-Rupert Belle (IRE)392/22
26 Oct 94Navan (IRE)7/2014/114¾K F O'BrienMichael FlynnJuvenile HurdleNon-handicap (unclassified)Hurdle2mYielding11-0-Dr Leunt (IRE)251/18
1 Oct 94Fairyhouse (IRE)11/2320/18½D T EvansMichael FlynnBirch Maiden HurdleNon-handicap (unclassified)Hurdle2mSoft10-7-Nun's Island (IRE)310/20
31 Aug 94Ballinrobe (IRE)14/1720/111½K F O'BrienMichael FlynnBallinrobe Maiden HurdleNon-handicap (unclassified)Hurdle2mYielding10-10-Mr Respectfull (GB)161/13
15 Aug 94Dundalk (IRE)7/712/12¼D ManningMichael FlynnOmeath HandicapHandicap (unclassified)Flat Turf1m1fGood to Firm9-5bFinal Contract (IRE)260/5
20 Jul 94Naas (IRE)20/2125/12½K A KellyMichael FlynnAthgoe Apprentice RaceNon-handicap (unclassified)Flat Turf1mGood to Firm8-2-Noble Choice (GB)200/16
30 Jun 94Tipperary (IRE)7/825/18D ManningMichael FlynnLimerick Junction MaidenNon-handicap (unclassified)Flat Turf1m1fGood to Firm9-0-Magic Rimsh (GB)142/7
16 Jun 94Naas (IRE)9/1020/16¼D ManningMichael FlynnKilcullen EBF MaidenNon-handicap (unclassified)Flat Turf1mFirm9-0-Katiniyd (IRE)460/9
1 May 94Gowran Park (IRE)14/1433/12¾D ManningMichael FlynnCopper Beech EBF Maiden (Div 2)Non-handicap (unclassified)Flat Turf7fSoft8-10-Heart Lake (GB)-0/13
  • 8/819 May 97 · Roscommon (IRE)25/1

    Frank Hannon Memorial Chase

    Non-handicap (unclassified)2m5fYielding

    All fields
    Date
    19 May 97
    Pos
    8/8
    SP
    25/1
    Btn
    12½
    Jockey
    D T Evans
    Race
    Frank Hannon Memorial Chase
    Class
    Non-handicap (unclassified)
    Type
    Chase
    Dist
    2m5f
    Going
    Yielding
    Wgt
    11-6
    Headgear
    -
    Winner / 2nd
    Padashpan (USA)
    Days
    9
    Future form
    2/7
  • 10/1110 May 97 · Killarney (IRE)20/1

    Killarney Vintners Maiden

    Non-handicap (unclassified)1m3fYielding to Soft

    All fields
    Date
    10 May 97
    Pos
    10/11
    SP
    20/1
    Btn
    9¾
    Jockey
    G D Power
    Race
    Killarney Vintners Maiden
    Class
    Non-handicap (unclassified)
    Type
    Flat Turf
    Dist
    1m3f
    Going
    Yielding to Soft
    Wgt
    8-6
    Headgear
    -
    Winner / 2nd
    DromineerI (IRE)
    Days
    617
    Future form
    2/10
  • 6/91 Sep 95 · Tralee (IRE)8/1

    Bank Of Ireland Handicap Hurdle

    Handicap (unclassified)2mGood to Firm

    All fields
    Date
    1 Sep 95
    Course
    Tralee (IRE)
    Pos
    6/9
    SP
    8/1
    Btn
    19¼
    Jockey
    D T Evans
    Race
    Bank Of Ireland Handicap Hurdle
    Class
    Handicap (unclassified)
    Type
    Hurdle
    Dist
    2m
    Going
    Good to Firm
    Wgt
    10-8
    Headgear
    -
    Days
    43
    Future form
    2/6
  • 4/820 Jul 95 · Killarney (IRE)8/1

    East Avenue/Munster Joinery Hurdle

    Non-handicap (unclassified)2m1fGood

    All fields
    Date
    20 Jul 95
    Pos
    4/8
    SP
    8/1
    Btn
    8
    Jockey
    D T Evans
    Race
    East Avenue/Munster Joinery Hurdle
    Class
    Non-handicap (unclassified)
    Type
    Hurdle
    Dist
    2m1f
    Going
    Good
    Wgt
    10-13
    Headgear
    -
    Winner / 2nd
    Parskint (IRE)
    Days
    14
    Future form
    1/7
  • 1/106 Jul 95 · Bellewstown (IRE)8/1

    Sam Denigan & Co. Maiden Hurdle

    Non-handicap (unclassified)2m1fGood to Firm

    All fields
    Date
    6 Jul 95
    Pos
    1/10
    SP
    8/1
    Btn
    won 6
    Jockey
    D T Evans
    Race
    Sam Denigan & Co. Maiden Hurdle
    Class
    Non-handicap (unclassified)
    Type
    Hurdle
    Dist
    2m1f
    Going
    Good to Firm
    Wgt
    10-13
    Headgear
    -
    Winner / 2nd
    Garaiyba (IRE)
    Days
    17
    Future form
    0/7
  • 5/1019 Jun 95 · Kilbeggan (IRE)8/1

    Bank Of Ireland Maiden Hurdle

    Non-handicap (unclassified)2m3fGood

    All fields
    Date
    19 Jun 95
    Pos
    5/10
    SP
    8/1
    Btn
    23½
    Race
    Bank Of Ireland Maiden Hurdle
    Class
    Non-handicap (unclassified)
    Type
    Hurdle
    Dist
    2m3f
    Going
    Good
    Wgt
    11-1
    Headgear
    -
    Days
    11
    Future form
    1/9
  • 3/208 Jun 95 · Tipperary (IRE)16/1

    Grange Stud Maiden Hurdle

    Non-handicap (unclassified)2mYielding to Soft

    All fields
    Date
    8 Jun 95
    Pos
    3/20
    SP
    16/1
    Btn
    14
    Jockey
    D T Evans
    Race
    Grange Stud Maiden Hurdle
    Class
    Non-handicap (unclassified)
    Type
    Hurdle
    Dist
    2m
    Going
    Yielding to Soft
    Wgt
    10-12
    Headgear
    -
    Days
    6
    Future form
    0/19
  • 12/142 Jun 95 · Down Royal (IRE)20/1

    Subaru Handicap

    Handicap (unclassified)7fGood to Firm

    All fields
    Date
    2 Jun 95
    Pos
    12/14
    SP
    20/1
    Btn
    3¼
    Jockey
    D Manning
    Race
    Subaru Handicap
    Class
    Handicap (unclassified)
    Type
    Flat Turf
    Dist
    7f
    Going
    Good to Firm
    Wgt
    9-8
    Headgear
    -
    Winner / 2nd
    Gerrydardis (IRE)
    Days
    64
    Future form
    2/12
  • 8/1830 Mar 95 · Clonmel (IRE)12/1

    Cashel Maiden Hurdle

    Non-handicap (unclassified)2mYielding to Soft

    All fields
    Date
    30 Mar 95
    Pos
    8/18
    SP
    12/1
    Btn
    24
    Jockey
    D T Evans
    Race
    Cashel Maiden Hurdle
    Class
    Non-handicap (unclassified)
    Type
    Hurdle
    Dist
    2m
    Going
    Yielding to Soft
    Wgt
    10-10
    Headgear
    -
    Days
    68
    Future form
    2/15
  • 7/1121 Jan 95 · Punchestown (IRE)8/1

    Dunshane Maiden Hurdle

    Non-handicap (unclassified)2mHeavy

    All fields
    Date
    21 Jan 95
    Pos
    7/11
    SP
    8/1
    Btn
    23
    Race
    Dunshane Maiden Hurdle
    Class
    Non-handicap (unclassified)
    Type
    Hurdle
    Dist
    2m
    Going
    Heavy
    Wgt
    11-3
    Headgear
    b
    Winner / 2nd
    Noble Choice (GB)
    Days
    14
    Future form
    0/8
  • 4/187 Jan 95 · Naas (IRE)25/1

    Barrow Maiden Hurdle

    Non-handicap (unclassified)2mSoft

    All fields
    Date
    7 Jan 95
    Pos
    4/18
    SP
    25/1
    Btn
    15
    Race
    Barrow Maiden Hurdle
    Class
    Non-handicap (unclassified)
    Type
    Hurdle
    Dist
    2m
    Going
    Soft
    Wgt
    10-9
    Headgear
    -
    Winner / 2nd
    Gloriette (GB)
    Days
    34
    Future form
    0/16
  • 13/244 Dec 94 · Fairyhouse (IRE)20/1

    Ashbourne Maiden Hurdle

    Non-handicap (unclassified)2mYielding to Soft

    All fields
    Date
    4 Dec 94
    Pos
    13/24
    SP
    20/1
    Btn
    10¼
    Race
    Ashbourne Maiden Hurdle
    Class
    Non-handicap (unclassified)
    Type
    Hurdle
    Dist
    2m
    Going
    Yielding to Soft
    Wgt
    11-0
    Headgear
    -
    Winner / 2nd
    Rupert Belle (IRE)
    Days
    39
    Future form
    2/22
  • 7/2026 Oct 94 · Navan (IRE)14/1

    Juvenile Hurdle

    Non-handicap (unclassified)2mYielding

    All fields
    Date
    26 Oct 94
    Pos
    7/20
    SP
    14/1
    Btn
    14¾
    Race
    Juvenile Hurdle
    Class
    Non-handicap (unclassified)
    Type
    Hurdle
    Dist
    2m
    Going
    Yielding
    Wgt
    11-0
    Headgear
    -
    Winner / 2nd
    Dr Leunt (IRE)
    Days
    25
    Future form
    1/18
  • 11/231 Oct 94 · Fairyhouse (IRE)20/1

    Birch Maiden Hurdle

    Non-handicap (unclassified)2mSoft

    All fields
    Date
    1 Oct 94
    Pos
    11/23
    SP
    20/1
    Btn
    8½
    Jockey
    D T Evans
    Race
    Birch Maiden Hurdle
    Class
    Non-handicap (unclassified)
    Type
    Hurdle
    Dist
    2m
    Going
    Soft
    Wgt
    10-7
    Headgear
    -
    Winner / 2nd
    Nun's Island (IRE)
    Days
    31
    Future form
    0/20
  • 14/1731 Aug 94 · Ballinrobe (IRE)20/1

    Ballinrobe Maiden Hurdle

    Non-handicap (unclassified)2mYielding

    All fields
    Date
    31 Aug 94
    Pos
    14/17
    SP
    20/1
    Btn
    11½
    Race
    Ballinrobe Maiden Hurdle
    Class
    Non-handicap (unclassified)
    Type
    Hurdle
    Dist
    2m
    Going
    Yielding
    Wgt
    10-10
    Headgear
    -
    Days
    16
    Future form
    1/13
  • 7/715 Aug 94 · Dundalk (IRE)12/1

    Omeath Handicap

    Handicap (unclassified)1m1fGood to Firm

    All fields
    Date
    15 Aug 94
    Pos
    7/7
    SP
    12/1
    Btn
    2¼
    Jockey
    D Manning
    Race
    Omeath Handicap
    Class
    Handicap (unclassified)
    Type
    Flat Turf
    Dist
    1m1f
    Going
    Good to Firm
    Wgt
    9-5
    Headgear
    b
    Days
    26
    Future form
    0/5
  • 20/2120 Jul 94 · Naas (IRE)25/1

    Athgoe Apprentice Race

    Non-handicap (unclassified)1mGood to Firm

    All fields
    Date
    20 Jul 94
    Pos
    20/21
    SP
    25/1
    Btn
    2½
    Jockey
    K A Kelly
    Race
    Athgoe Apprentice Race
    Class
    Non-handicap (unclassified)
    Type
    Flat Turf
    Dist
    1m
    Going
    Good to Firm
    Wgt
    8-2
    Headgear
    -
    Winner / 2nd
    Noble Choice (GB)
    Days
    20
    Future form
    0/16
  • 7/830 Jun 94 · Tipperary (IRE)25/1

    Limerick Junction Maiden

    Non-handicap (unclassified)1m1fGood to Firm

    All fields
    Date
    30 Jun 94
    Pos
    7/8
    SP
    25/1
    Btn
    8
    Jockey
    D Manning
    Race
    Limerick Junction Maiden
    Class
    Non-handicap (unclassified)
    Type
    Flat Turf
    Dist
    1m1f
    Going
    Good to Firm
    Wgt
    9-0
    Headgear
    -
    Winner / 2nd
    Magic Rimsh (GB)
    Days
    14
    Future form
    2/7
  • 9/1016 Jun 94 · Naas (IRE)20/1

    Kilcullen EBF Maiden

    Non-handicap (unclassified)1mFirm

    All fields
    Date
    16 Jun 94
    Pos
    9/10
    SP
    20/1
    Btn
    6¼
    Jockey
    D Manning
    Race
    Kilcullen EBF Maiden
    Class
    Non-handicap (unclassified)
    Type
    Flat Turf
    Dist
    1m
    Going
    Firm
    Wgt
    9-0
    Headgear
    -
    Winner / 2nd
    Katiniyd (IRE)
    Days
    46
    Future form
    0/9
  • 14/141 May 94 · Gowran Park (IRE)33/1

    Copper Beech EBF Maiden (Div 2)

    Non-handicap (unclassified)7fSoft

    All fields
    Date
    1 May 94
    Pos
    14/14
    SP
    33/1
    Btn
    2¾
    Jockey
    D Manning
    Race
    Copper Beech EBF Maiden (Div 2)
    Class
    Non-handicap (unclassified)
    Type
    Flat Turf
    Dist
    7f
    Going
    Soft
    Wgt
    8-10
    Headgear
    -
    Winner / 2nd
    Heart Lake (GB)
    Days
    -
    Future form
    0/13

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
19 May 97Roscommon (IRE)Frank Hannon Memorial Chase8/8Conagher Boy (IRE)516 Jun 97Kilbeggan (IRE)J.A.Shaw Beginners Chase
19 May 97Roscommon (IRE)Frank Hannon Memorial Chase8/8Mubadir (USA)630 May 97Wexford (RH) (IRE)Mount Leinster Handicap Chase
10 May 97Killarney (IRE)Killarney Vintners Maiden10/11DromineerI (IRE)131 May 97Gowran Park (IRE)McEnery Cup Handicap
10 May 97Killarney (IRE)Killarney Vintners Maiden10/11Sarpadar (IRE)223 May 97Dundalk (IRE)Louth Vintners Association Maiden
1 Sep 95Tralee (IRE)Bank Of Ireland Handicap Hurdle6/9Crossfarnogue (IRE)121 Jul 96Tipperary (IRE)Aer Rianta Shannon Catering Handicap Hurdle
1 Sep 95Tralee (IRE)Bank Of Ireland Handicap Hurdle6/9Tiboulen (IRE)28 Sep 95Dundalk (IRE)Cooley Handicap Hurdle
20 Jul 95Killarney (IRE)East Avenue/Munster Joinery Hurdle4/8African Dante (IRE)711 Aug 95Kilbeggan (IRE)Dysart Maiden Hurdle
19 Jun 95Kilbeggan (IRE)Bank Of Ireland Maiden Hurdle5/10Rosdemon (IRE)214 Jul 95Down Royal (IRE)Martell Beginners Chase
2 Jun 95Down Royal (IRE)Subaru Handicap12/14Antiplano (IRE)34 Jun 95Tralee (IRE)Ballybeggan Racegoers Club Handicap
2 Jun 95Down Royal (IRE)Subaru Handicap12/14Master Work (GB)49 Jun 95Dundalk (IRE)Mountain Bay Apprentice Handicap
30 Mar 95Clonmel (IRE)Cashel Maiden Hurdle8/18Bobstar Dancer (IRE)117 Apr 95Fairyhouse (IRE)Sam Dennigan & Co. Hurdle
30 Mar 95Clonmel (IRE)Cashel Maiden Hurdle8/18Katies Holme (IRE)215 Apr 95Clonmel (IRE)Junction Maiden Hurdle
4 Dec 94Fairyhouse (IRE)Ashbourne Maiden Hurdle13/24Common Sound (IRE)210 Dec 94Punchestown (IRE)Cappagh Hurdle
4 Dec 94Fairyhouse (IRE)Ashbourne Maiden Hurdle13/24Bobstar Dancer (IRE)1830 Mar 95Clonmel (IRE)Cashel Maiden Hurdle
26 Oct 94Navan (IRE)Juvenile Hurdle7/20Metroella (IRE)330 Oct 94Galway (IRE)Bank Of Ireland Excel Juvenile Hurdle
31 Aug 94Ballinrobe (IRE)Ballinrobe Maiden Hurdle14/17Phardy (IRE)35 Sep 94Galway (IRE)Derrinstown Apprentice Handicap
30 Jun 94Tipperary (IRE)Limerick Junction Maiden7/8Magic Rimsh (GB)112 Jul 94Dundalk (IRE)Collon Race
30 Jun 94Tipperary (IRE)Limerick Junction Maiden7/8Weather Alert I (IRE)424 Sep 94Market RasenBBC Radio Lincolnshire Juvenile Novices' 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 yardRunsWins2nd3rdWin %Place %Prize GB (£)Prize IRE (€)
Michael Flynn1 May 9419 May 9714/14201015.0%10.0%--
Michael Flynn
First run
1 May 94
Last run
19 May 97
First run for yard
14/14
Runs
20
Wins
1
2nd
0
3rd
1
Win %
5.0%
Place %
10.0%

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Trained by one trainer throughout its British and Irish career.

Stats

Career summary by code (GB & IRE)

CodeRunsWins2nd3rdWin %Place %Prize GB (£)Prize IRE (€)First runLast run
National Hunt131017.7%15.4%--31 Aug 9419 May 97
Flat70000.0%0.0%£0€01 May 9410 May 97
All runs201015.0%10.0%--1 May 9419 May 97
National Hunt
Code
National Hunt
Runs
13
Wins
1
2nd
0
3rd
1
Win %
7.7%
Place %
15.4%
First run
31 Aug 94
Last run
19 May 97
Flat
Code
Flat
Runs
7
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€0
First run
1 May 94
Last run
10 May 97
All runs
Code
All runs
Runs
20
Wins
1
2nd
0
3rd
1
Win %
5.0%
Place %
10.0%
First run
1 May 94
Last run
19 May 97

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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 (€)
Flat Turf70000.0%0.0%£0€0
Hurdle121018.3%16.7%--
Chase10000.0%0.0%£0€0
Flat Turf
Race type
Flat Turf
Runs
7
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€0
Hurdle
Race type
Hurdle
Runs
12
Wins
1
2nd
0
3rd
1
Win %
8.3%
Place %
16.7%
Chase
Race type
Chase
Runs
1
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€0

By going

GoingRunsWins2nd3rdWin %Place %Prize GB (£)Prize IRE (€)
Firm10000.0%0.0%£0€0
Good to Firm610016.7%16.7%--
Good20000.0%0.0%£0€0
Yielding30000.0%0.0%£0€0
Yielding to Soft40010.0%25.0%£0€0
Soft30000.0%0.0%£0€0
Heavy10000.0%0.0%£0€0
Firm
Going
Firm
Runs
1
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€0
Good to Firm
Going
Good to Firm
Runs
6
Wins
1
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
16.7%
Place %
16.7%
Good
Going
Good
Runs
2
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€0
Yielding
Going
Yielding
Runs
3
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
4
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
1
Win %
0.0%
Place %
25.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€0
Soft
Going
Soft
Runs
3
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€0
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 (€)
7f to 1m40000.0%0.0%£0€0
9f to 11f30000.0%0.0%£0€0
2m to 2m1f111019.1%18.2%--
2m2f to 2m5f20000.0%0.0%£0€0
7f to 1m
Distance
7f to 1m
Runs
4
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€0
9f to 11f
Distance
9f to 11f
Runs
3
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€0
2m to 2m1f
Distance
2m to 2m1f
Runs
11
Wins
1
2nd
0
3rd
1
Win %
9.1%
Place %
18.2%
2m2f to 2m5f
Distance
2m2f to 2m5f
Runs
2
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 (€)
Naas (IRE)30000.0%0.0%£0€0
Fairyhouse (IRE)20000.0%0.0%£0€0
Killarney (IRE)20000.0%0.0%£0€0
Tipperary (IRE)20010.0%50.0%£0€0
Bellewstown (IRE)1100100.0%100.0%--
Ballinrobe (IRE)10000.0%0.0%£0€0
Clonmel (IRE)10000.0%0.0%£0€0
Down Royal (IRE)10000.0%0.0%£0€0
Dundalk (IRE)10000.0%0.0%£0€0
Gowran Park (IRE)10000.0%0.0%£0€0
Kilbeggan (IRE)10000.0%0.0%£0€0
Navan (IRE)10000.0%0.0%£0€0
Punchestown (IRE)10000.0%0.0%£0€0
Roscommon (IRE)10000.0%0.0%£0€0
Tralee (IRE)10000.0%0.0%£0€0
Naas (IRE)
Runs
3
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€0
Fairyhouse (IRE)
Runs
2
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€0
Killarney (IRE)
Runs
2
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€0
Tipperary (IRE)
Runs
2
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
1
Win %
0.0%
Place %
50.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€0
Bellewstown (IRE)
Runs
1
Wins
1
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
100.0%
Place %
100.0%
Ballinrobe (IRE)
Runs
1
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€0
Clonmel (IRE)
Runs
1
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€0
Down Royal (IRE)
Runs
1
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€0
Dundalk (IRE)
Runs
1
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€0
Gowran Park (IRE)
Runs
1
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€0
Kilbeggan (IRE)
Runs
1
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€0
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
Roscommon (IRE)
Runs
1
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€0
Tralee (IRE)
Course
Tralee (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)171015.9%11.8%--
Handicap (unclassified)30000.0%0.0%£0€0
Non-handicap (unclassified)
Class
Non-handicap (unclassified)
Runs
17
Wins
1
2nd
0
3rd
1
Win %
5.9%
Place %
11.8%
Handicap (unclassified)
Class
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 (€)
6 to 8 runners40000.0%0.0%£0€0
9 to 12 runners610016.7%16.7%--
13 to 16 runners20000.0%0.0%£0€0
17+ runners80010.0%12.5%£0€0
6 to 8 runners
Runners
6 to 8 runners
Runs
4
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€0
9 to 12 runners
Runners
9 to 12 runners
Runs
6
Wins
1
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
16.7%
Place %
16.7%
13 to 16 runners
Runners
13 to 16 runners
Runs
2
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€0
17+ runners
Runners
17+ runners
Runs
8
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
1
Win %
0.0%
Place %
12.5%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€0

By month

MonthRunsWins2nd3rdWin %Place %Prize GB (£)Prize IRE (€)
January20000.0%0.0%£0€0
March10000.0%0.0%£0€0
May30000.0%0.0%£0€0
June50010.0%20.0%£0€0
July310033.3%33.3%--
August20000.0%0.0%£0€0
September10000.0%0.0%£0€0
October20000.0%0.0%£0€0
December10000.0%0.0%£0€0
January
Month
January
Runs
2
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€0
March
Month
March
Runs
1
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€0
May
Month
May
Runs
3
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€0
June
Month
June
Runs
5
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
1
Win %
0.0%
Place %
20.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€0
July
Month
July
Runs
3
Wins
1
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
33.3%
Place %
33.3%
August
Month
August
Runs
2
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€0
September
Month
September
Runs
1
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€0
October
Month
October
Runs
2
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€0
December
Month
December
Runs
1
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€0

By jockey

JockeyRunsWins2nd3rdWin %Place %Prize GB (£)Prize IRE (€)
D T Evans710114.3%28.6%--
D Manning50000.0%0.0%£0€0
Brendan Sheridan30000.0%0.0%£0€0
K F O'Brien30000.0%0.0%£0€0
G D Power10000.0%0.0%£0€0
K A Kelly10000.0%0.0%£0€0
D T Evans
Jockey
D T Evans
Runs
7
Wins
1
2nd
0
3rd
1
Win %
14.3%
Place %
28.6%
D Manning
Jockey
D Manning
Runs
5
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€0
Brendan Sheridan
Runs
3
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€0
K F O'Brien
Runs
3
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€0
G D Power
Jockey
G D Power
Runs
1
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€0
K A Kelly
Jockey
K A Kelly
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 (€)
Michael Flynn201015.0%10.0%--
Michael Flynn
Runs
20
Wins
1
2nd
0
3rd
1
Win %
5.0%
Place %
10.0%

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By headgear

HeadgearRunsWins2nd3rdWin %Place %Prize GB (£)Prize IRE (€)
No headgear181015.6%11.1%--
b20000.0%0.0%£0€0
No headgear
Headgear
No headgear
Runs
18
Wins
1
2nd
0
3rd
1
Win %
5.6%
Place %
11.1%
b
Headgear
b
Runs
2
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
1 to 7 days10010.0%100.0%£0€0
8 to 14 days50000.0%0.0%£0€0
15 to 30 days510020.0%20.0%--
31 to 60 days50000.0%0.0%£0€0
61 to 120 days20000.0%0.0%£0€0
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
1 to 7 days
Days since last run
1 to 7 days
Runs
1
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
1
Win %
0.0%
Place %
100.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€0
8 to 14 days
Days since last run
8 to 14 days
Runs
5
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
1
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
20.0%
Place %
20.0%
31 to 60 days
Days since last run
31 to 60 days
Runs
5
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
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 %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€0
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.

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
Headgear, all items worn before10000.0%0.0%£0€0
No headgear181015.6%11.1%--
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
Headgear, all items worn before
Headgear
Headgear, all items worn before
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
18
Wins
1
2nd
0
3rd
1
Win %
5.6%
Place %
11.1%

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 branchSoughaan (USA)

Parent · 1

  1. SireSoughaan (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 branchFrivolity I (GB)

Parent · 1

  1. DamFrivolity I (GB)

Grandparents · 2

  1. Dam's sireVarano (GB)
  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
Soughaan (USA)
Frivolity I (GB)
Not traced
Not traced
Varano (GB)
Not traced
Not traced
Not traced
Not traced
Not traced
Not traced
Not traced
Not traced
Not traced

Breeding card

HorseWelcome Express (IRE)
Sexgelding
Foaled1991
SireSoughaan (USA)
DamFrivolity I (GB)
DamsireVarano (GB)
Dam's produce4 winners from 6 runners
Notable siblingGaelic Frolic (GB)

Female line

  1. Frivolity I (GB) · 4 winners from 6 runners

Sire, dam and damsire

SireDamDamsireSexSire's avg winning distanceDamsire's avg winning distance
Soughaan (USA)Frivolity I (GB)Varano (GB)geldingFlat 7.9f · NH 2m3fFlat 11.0f · NH 2m4½f
Soughaan (USA)
Sex
gelding
Sire's avg winning distance
Flat 7.9f · NH 2m3f
Damsire's avg winning distance
Flat 11.0f · NH 2m4½f

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

ConditionRunsWinsPlacedWin %Place %This horse runsThis horse wins
All National Hunt runs295347411.5%25.1%131
At 2m to 2m1f14311327.7%22.4%111
On Good to firm or firmer going6372111.1%33.3%21
At 2m to 2m1f on Good to firm or firmer going23298.7%39.1%21
All National Hunt runs
Condition
All National Hunt runs
Runs
295
Wins
34
Placed
74
Win %
11.5%
Place %
25.1%
This horse runs
13
This horse wins
1
At 2m to 2m1f
Condition
At 2m to 2m1f
Runs
143
Wins
11
Placed
32
Win %
7.7%
Place %
22.4%
This horse runs
11
This horse wins
1
On Good to firm or firmer going
Condition
On Good to firm or firmer going
Runs
63
Wins
7
Placed
21
Win %
11.1%
Place %
33.3%
This horse runs
2
This horse wins
1
At 2m to 2m1f on Good to firm or firmer going
Condition
At 2m to 2m1f on Good to firm or firmer going
Runs
23
Wins
2
Placed
9
Win %
8.7%
Place %
39.1%
This horse runs
2
This horse wins
1

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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.

Soughaan (USA) × Varano mares (the cross)

CodeRunnersWinnersWinners %Black-type winnersRunsWins2nd/3rdWin %Prize GB (£)Prize IRE (€)
National Hunt11100.0%013117.7%--
Flat100.0%07000.0%£0€0
All runs11100.0%020115.0%--
National Hunt
Code
National Hunt
Runners
1
Winners
1
Winners %
100.0%
Black-type winners
0
Runs
13
Wins
1
2nd/3rd
1
Win %
7.7%
Flat
Code
Flat
Runners
1
Winners
0
Winners %
0.0%
Black-type winners
0
Runs
7
Wins
0
2nd/3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€0
All runs
Code
All runs
Runners
1
Winners
1
Winners %
100.0%
Black-type winners
0
Runs
20
Wins
1
2nd/3rd
1
Win %
5.0%

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All British and Irish runners by this sire out of mares by this damsire, since 1990 (includes this horse). Black type = Group/Grade 1-3 or Listed winner.

Best of the cross

HorseRunsWinsBlack-type winsPrize GB (£)Prize IRE (€)
Welcome Express (IRE)2010--
Welcome Express (IRE)
Runs
20
Wins
1
Black-type wins
0

Top 12 by best win level, then wins.

Family

Dam summary

Frivolity I (GB)

G1 winners
0
Produce
4 winners from 6 runners

Full siblings

No other foal by Soughaan (USA) out of Frivolity I (GB) has raced in Britain or Ireland.

Half siblings

By Connaught (GB)

By Hotfoot I (GB)

By Mandalus (IRE)

By Arcane (USA)

Female line

  1. 1Frivolity I (GB)

Notable relatives

Nephew (out of a sibling)

Great-great-nephew

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In brief

When was Welcome Express foaled?

Welcome Express (IRE) was foaled in 1991.

Who are the sire and dam of Welcome Express?

Welcome Express (IRE) is by Soughaan (USA) out of Frivolity I (GB), a daughter of Varano (GB).

Who trained Welcome Express?

Welcome Express (IRE) was trained by Michael Flynn and owned by T A D Enterprises Syndicate at the time of the last run in Britain or Ireland.

What is Welcome Express' race record?

In Britain and Ireland, Welcome Express (IRE) won 1 of 20 races (5%): 1 of 13 over jumps and 0 of 7 on the Flat.

What is Welcome Express' biggest win?

Welcome Express (IRE)'s only win in Britain or Ireland came in the Sam Denigan & Co. Maiden Hurdle at Bellewstown (IRE) on 6 July 1995.

Has Welcome Express ever been beaten?

Welcome Express (IRE) was beaten 19 times in 20 runs in Britain and Ireland, the first time on 1 May 1994 at Gowran Park (IRE) (14th of 14).

Is Welcome Express still racing?

Welcome Express (IRE) last ran in Britain or Ireland on 19 May 1997 at Roscommon (IRE) in the Frank Hannon Memorial Chase, finishing 8th of 8, and has not run there since.

Is Welcome Express related to any top horses?

Welcome Express (IRE)'s black-type relatives in Britain and Ireland include Prominent Profile (IRE) (nephew, Grade 2 winner) and Nowwhatdoyouthink (IRE) (great-great-nephew, Grade 3 winner), from the Frivolity I (GB) family.

What is Welcome Express' record at Naas (IRE)?

Welcome Express (IRE) ran most often at Naas (IRE), with no wins from 3 runs there.

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