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Horse profile
Western Ability
- TrainerD M Christie
- OwnerD M Christie
- Sex
- gelding
- Foaled
- 2019
- Colour
- bay
- Highest OR
- 98
- Record (GB & IRE)
- 0 wins from 7 runs (0%)
- Prize money (GB & IRE)
- €1,540 IRE
- Last official rating
- 98 (Jumps)
- Last run (GB & IRE)
- 15 Jul 2025, Downpatrick (IRE) (RR/4)
- Last win (GB & IRE)
- Never won
Recent form
835479RR
Western Ability has no declared runs or entries in Britain or Ireland at the moment.
Form
Race record
| Date | Course | Pos | SP | Btn | Jockey | Trainer | Race | Class | Type | Dist | Going | Wgt | OR | Headgear | Winner / 2nd | Winner prize | Days | Future form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Jul 25 | Downpatrick (IRE) | RR/4 | 5/1 | - | Ben Harvey | D M Christie | Join Racing TV Now With A Free Trial Rated Novice Hurdle | Non-handicap (unclassified) | Hurdle | 2m6f | Good | 10-13 | 98 | p | Kamikaz Du Plessis (FR) | €8,555 | 2 | 1/3 |
| 13 Jul 25 | Sligo (IRE) | 9/11 | 16/1 | 8¼ | Ben Harvey | D M Christie | Sligo Park Hotel Handicap Hurdle | Handicap (unclassified) | Hurdle | 3m1½f | Good | 11-0 | 98 | p | Evans Secret (GB) | €6,785 | 48 | 0/7 |
| 26 May 25 | Ballinrobe (IRE) | 7/15 | 18/1 | dist | Darragh O'Keeffe | D M Christie | McHale Fusion 4 Range Maiden Hurdle | Non-handicap (unclassified) | Hurdle | 2m6½f | Good | 11-4 | - | p | Winning Smut (IRE) | €5,900 | 276 | 1/10 |
| 23 Aug 24 | Kilbeggan (IRE) | 4/15 | 28/1 | 16¾ | Alex Harvey | D M Christie | New Forest Estate & Golf Club Maiden Hurdle | Non-handicap (unclassified) | Hurdle | 3m1f | Good to Yielding | 10-13 | - | p | Native Speaker (IRE) | €6,490 | 12 | 1/11 |
| 11 Aug 24 | Downpatrick (IRE) | 5/11 | 11/1 | 18 | Darragh O'Keeffe | D M Christie | Randox Maiden Hurdle | Non-handicap (unclassified) | Hurdle | 2m6f | Good | 11-4 | - | - | Step Out (IRE) | €5,900 | 27 | 1/9 |
| 15 Jul 24 | Downpatrick (IRE) | 3/10 | 66/1 | 7¾ | Darragh O'Keeffe | D M Christie | Plus 2 Print Remembering Tony Oakes MBE Maiden Hurdle | Non-handicap (unclassified) | Hurdle | 2m6f | Good | 11-4 | - | - | Ollie La Ba Ba (IRE) | €5,900 | 52 | 1/7 |
| 24 May 24 | Downpatrick (IRE) | 8/15 | 66/1 | dist | Darragh O'Keeffe | D M Christie | Download The New Tote App Maiden Hurdle | Non-handicap (unclassified) | Hurdle | 2m3f | Good | 11-4 | - | - | Big Stage (IRE) | €5,900 | - | 2/13 |
Join Racing TV Now With A Free Trial Rated Novice Hurdle
Non-handicap (unclassified)2m6fGood
All fields
- Date
- 15 Jul 25
- Course
- Downpatrick (IRE)
- Pos
- RR/4
- SP
- 5/1
- Btn
- -
- Jockey
- Ben Harvey
- Trainer
- D M Christie
- Race
- Join Racing TV Now With A Free Trial Rated Novice Hurdle
- Class
- Non-handicap (unclassified)
- Type
- Hurdle
- Dist
- 2m6f
- Going
- Good
- Wgt
- 10-13
- OR
- 98
- Headgear
- p
- Winner / 2nd
- Kamikaz Du Plessis (FR)
- Winner prize
- €8,555
- Days
- 2
- Future form
- 1/3
Sligo Park Hotel Handicap Hurdle
Handicap (unclassified)3m1½fGood
All fields
- Date
- 13 Jul 25
- Course
- Sligo (IRE)
- Pos
- 9/11
- SP
- 16/1
- Btn
- 8¼
- Jockey
- Ben Harvey
- Trainer
- D M Christie
- Race
- Sligo Park Hotel Handicap Hurdle
- Class
- Handicap (unclassified)
- Type
- Hurdle
- Dist
- 3m1½f
- Going
- Good
- Wgt
- 11-0
- OR
- 98
- Headgear
- p
- Winner / 2nd
- Evans Secret (GB)
- Winner prize
- €6,785
- Days
- 48
- Future form
- 0/7
McHale Fusion 4 Range Maiden Hurdle
Non-handicap (unclassified)2m6½fGood
All fields
- Date
- 26 May 25
- Course
- Ballinrobe (IRE)
- Pos
- 7/15
- SP
- 18/1
- Btn
- dist
- Jockey
- Darragh O'Keeffe
- Trainer
- D M Christie
- Race
- McHale Fusion 4 Range Maiden Hurdle
- Class
- Non-handicap (unclassified)
- Type
- Hurdle
- Dist
- 2m6½f
- Going
- Good
- Wgt
- 11-4
- OR
- -
- Headgear
- p
- Winner / 2nd
- Winning Smut (IRE)
- Winner prize
- €5,900
- Days
- 276
- Future form
- 1/10
New Forest Estate & Golf Club Maiden Hurdle
Non-handicap (unclassified)3m1fGood to Yielding
All fields
- Date
- 23 Aug 24
- Course
- Kilbeggan (IRE)
- Pos
- 4/15
- SP
- 28/1
- Btn
- 16¾
- Jockey
- Alex Harvey
- Trainer
- D M Christie
- Race
- New Forest Estate & Golf Club Maiden Hurdle
- Class
- Non-handicap (unclassified)
- Type
- Hurdle
- Dist
- 3m1f
- Going
- Good to Yielding
- Wgt
- 10-13
- OR
- -
- Headgear
- p
- Winner / 2nd
- Native Speaker (IRE)
- Winner prize
- €6,490
- Days
- 12
- Future form
- 1/11
Randox Maiden Hurdle
Non-handicap (unclassified)2m6fGood
All fields
- Date
- 11 Aug 24
- Course
- Downpatrick (IRE)
- Pos
- 5/11
- SP
- 11/1
- Btn
- 18
- Jockey
- Darragh O'Keeffe
- Trainer
- D M Christie
- Race
- Randox Maiden Hurdle
- Class
- Non-handicap (unclassified)
- Type
- Hurdle
- Dist
- 2m6f
- Going
- Good
- Wgt
- 11-4
- OR
- -
- Headgear
- -
- Winner / 2nd
- Step Out (IRE)
- Winner prize
- €5,900
- Days
- 27
- Future form
- 1/9
Plus 2 Print Remembering Tony Oakes MBE Maiden Hurdle
Non-handicap (unclassified)2m6fGood
All fields
- Date
- 15 Jul 24
- Course
- Downpatrick (IRE)
- Pos
- 3/10
- SP
- 66/1
- Btn
- 7¾
- Jockey
- Darragh O'Keeffe
- Trainer
- D M Christie
- Race
- Plus 2 Print Remembering Tony Oakes MBE Maiden Hurdle
- Class
- Non-handicap (unclassified)
- Type
- Hurdle
- Dist
- 2m6f
- Going
- Good
- Wgt
- 11-4
- OR
- -
- Headgear
- -
- Winner / 2nd
- Ollie La Ba Ba (IRE)
- Winner prize
- €5,900
- Days
- 52
- Future form
- 1/7
Download The New Tote App Maiden Hurdle
Non-handicap (unclassified)2m3fGood
All fields
- Date
- 24 May 24
- Course
- Downpatrick (IRE)
- Pos
- 8/15
- SP
- 66/1
- Btn
- dist
- Jockey
- Darragh O'Keeffe
- Trainer
- D M Christie
- Race
- Download The New Tote App Maiden Hurdle
- Class
- Non-handicap (unclassified)
- Type
- Hurdle
- Dist
- 2m3f
- Going
- Good
- Wgt
- 11-4
- OR
- -
- Headgear
- -
- Winner / 2nd
- Big Stage (IRE)
- Winner prize
- €5,900
- Days
- -
- Future form
- 2/13
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
| Date | Course | Race | This horse | Winner next time | Their pos | Won on | At | Race won |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Jul 25 | Downpatrick (IRE) | Join Racing TV Now With A Free Trial Rated Novice Hurdle | RR/4 | Warriors Wood (GB) | 3 | 22 Jul 25 | Ballinrobe (IRE) | RBC Brewin Dolphin Rated Novice Hurdle |
| 26 May 25 | Ballinrobe (IRE) | McHale Fusion 4 Range Maiden Hurdle | 7/15 | Yoradreamer (GB) | 5 | 15 Jun 25 | Downpatrick (IRE) | Randox Maiden Hurdle |
| 23 Aug 24 | Kilbeggan (IRE) | New Forest Estate & Golf Club Maiden Hurdle | 4/15 | Uncle Pat (IRE) | 3 | 22 Sep 24 | Listowel (IRE) | Dairygold Maiden Hurdle |
| 11 Aug 24 | Downpatrick (IRE) | Randox Maiden Hurdle | 5/11 | Intense Approach (GB) | 2 | 26 Aug 24 | Downpatrick (IRE) | Randox Maiden Hurdle |
| 15 Jul 24 | Downpatrick (IRE) | Plus 2 Print Remembering Tony Oakes MBE Maiden Hurdle | 3/10 | Vaureal (FR) | 5 | 6 Aug 24 | Roscommon (IRE) | Railway Bar Maiden Hurdle |
| 24 May 24 | Downpatrick (IRE) | Download The New Tote App Maiden Hurdle | 8/15 | Kalsman (IRE) | 4 | 15 Jun 24 | Downpatrick (IRE) | Randox (Q.R.) Handicap Hurdle (Div II) |
| 24 May 24 | Downpatrick (IRE) | Download The New Tote App Maiden Hurdle | 8/15 | Shinnhill (IRE) | 7 | 15 Jul 24 | Downpatrick (IRE) | Cosy Roof (C & G) Maiden Hurdle |
- RR/415 Jul 25 · Downpatrick (IRE)
Join Racing TV Now With A Free Trial Rated Novice Hurdle
All fields
- Date
- 15 Jul 25
- Course
- Downpatrick (IRE)
- Race
- Join Racing TV Now With A Free Trial Rated Novice Hurdle
- This horse
- RR/4
- Winner next time
- Warriors Wood (GB)
- Their pos
- 3
- Won on
- 22 Jul 25
- Race won
- RBC Brewin Dolphin Rated Novice Hurdle
- 7/1526 May 25 · Ballinrobe (IRE)
McHale Fusion 4 Range Maiden Hurdle
All fields
- Date
- 26 May 25
- Course
- Ballinrobe (IRE)
- Race
- McHale Fusion 4 Range Maiden Hurdle
- This horse
- 7/15
- Winner next time
- Yoradreamer (GB)
- Their pos
- 5
- Won on
- 15 Jun 25
- Race won
- Randox Maiden Hurdle
- 4/1523 Aug 24 · Kilbeggan (IRE)
New Forest Estate & Golf Club Maiden Hurdle
All fields
- Date
- 23 Aug 24
- Course
- Kilbeggan (IRE)
- Race
- New Forest Estate & Golf Club Maiden Hurdle
- This horse
- 4/15
- Winner next time
- Uncle Pat (IRE)
- Their pos
- 3
- Won on
- 22 Sep 24
- Race won
- Dairygold Maiden Hurdle
- 5/1111 Aug 24 · Downpatrick (IRE)
Randox Maiden Hurdle
All fields
- Date
- 11 Aug 24
- Course
- Downpatrick (IRE)
- Race
- Randox Maiden Hurdle
- This horse
- 5/11
- Winner next time
- Intense Approach (GB)
- Their pos
- 2
- Won on
- 26 Aug 24
- Race won
- Randox Maiden Hurdle
- 3/1015 Jul 24 · Downpatrick (IRE)
Plus 2 Print Remembering Tony Oakes MBE Maiden Hurdle
All fields
- Date
- 15 Jul 24
- Course
- Downpatrick (IRE)
- Race
- Plus 2 Print Remembering Tony Oakes MBE Maiden Hurdle
- This horse
- 3/10
- Winner next time
- Vaureal (FR)
- Their pos
- 5
- Won on
- 6 Aug 24
- Race won
- Railway Bar Maiden Hurdle
- 8/1524 May 24 · Downpatrick (IRE)
Download The New Tote App Maiden Hurdle
All fields
- Date
- 24 May 24
- Course
- Downpatrick (IRE)
- Race
- Download The New Tote App Maiden Hurdle
- This horse
- 8/15
- Winner next time
- Kalsman (IRE)
- Their pos
- 4
- Won on
- 15 Jun 24
- Race won
- Randox (Q.R.) Handicap Hurdle (Div II)
- 8/1524 May 24 · Downpatrick (IRE)
Download The New Tote App Maiden Hurdle
All fields
- Date
- 24 May 24
- Course
- Downpatrick (IRE)
- Race
- Download The New Tote App Maiden Hurdle
- This horse
- 8/15
- Winner next time
- Shinnhill (IRE)
- Their pos
- 7
- Won on
- 15 Jul 24
- Race won
- Cosy Roof (C & G) 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 | OR first run | OR last run | Best OR | Runs | Wins | 2nd | 3rd | Win % | Place % | Prize GB (£) | Prize IRE (€) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D M Christie | 24 May 24 | 15 Jul 25 | 8/15 | 98 | 98 | 98 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 1 | £0 | €1,540 |
D M Christie
- Trainer
- D M Christie
- First run
- 24 May 24
- Last run
- 15 Jul 25
- First run for yard
- 8/15
- OR first run
- 98
- OR last run
- 98
- Best OR
- 98
- Runs
- 7
- Wins
- 0
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 1
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £0
- Prize IRE (€)
- €1,540
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 (€) | Best OR | First run | Last run |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| National Hunt | 7 | 0 | 0 | 1 | £0 | €1,540 | 98 | 24 May 24 | 15 Jul 25 |
National Hunt
- Code
- National Hunt
- Runs
- 7
- Wins
- 0
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 1
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £0
- Prize IRE (€)
- €1,540
- Best OR
- 98
- First run
- 24 May 24
- Last run
- 15 Jul 25
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 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 1 | £0 | €1,540 |
Hurdle
- Race type
- Hurdle
- Runs
- 7
- Wins
- 0
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 1
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £0
- Prize IRE (€)
- €1,540
By going
| Going | Runs | Wins | 2nd | 3rd | Win % | Place % | Prize GB (£) | Prize IRE (€) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Good | 6 | 0 | 0 | 1 | £0 | €1,100 | ||
| Good to Yielding | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | £0 | €440 |
Good
- Going
- Good
- Runs
- 6
- Wins
- 0
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 1
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £0
- Prize IRE (€)
- €1,100
Good to Yielding
- Going
- Good to Yielding
- Runs
- 1
- Wins
- 0
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £0
- Prize IRE (€)
- €440
By distance
| Distance | Runs | Wins | 2nd | 3rd | Win % | Place % | Prize GB (£) | Prize IRE (€) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2m2f to 2m5f | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | £0 | €0 | ||
| 2m6f to 3m1f | 5 | 0 | 0 | 1 | £0 | €1,540 | ||
| 3m2f and over | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | £0 | €0 |
2m2f to 2m5f
- Distance
- 2m2f to 2m5f
- Runs
- 1
- Wins
- 0
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £0
- Prize IRE (€)
- €0
2m6f to 3m1f
- Distance
- 2m6f to 3m1f
- Runs
- 5
- Wins
- 0
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 1
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £0
- Prize IRE (€)
- €1,540
3m2f and over
- Distance
- 3m2f and over
- Runs
- 1
- 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 (€) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Downpatrick (IRE) | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | £0 | €1,100 | ||
| Ballinrobe (IRE) | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | £0 | €0 | ||
| Kilbeggan (IRE) | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | £0 | €440 | ||
| Sligo (IRE) | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | £0 | €0 |
Downpatrick (IRE)
- Course
- Downpatrick (IRE)
- Runs
- 4
- Wins
- 0
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 1
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £0
- Prize IRE (€)
- €1,100
Ballinrobe (IRE)
- Course
- Ballinrobe (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 (€)
- €440
Sligo (IRE)
- Course
- Sligo (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) | 6 | 0 | 0 | 1 | £0 | €1,540 | ||
| Handicap (unclassified) | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | £0 | €0 |
Non-handicap (unclassified)
- Class
- Non-handicap (unclassified)
- Runs
- 6
- Wins
- 0
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 1
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £0
- Prize IRE (€)
- €1,540
Handicap (unclassified)
- Class
- Handicap (unclassified)
- Runs
- 1
- Wins
- 0
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
- 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
| Runners | Runs | Wins | 2nd | 3rd | Win % | Place % | Prize GB (£) | Prize IRE (€) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 to 5 runners | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | £0 | €0 | ||
| 9 to 12 runners | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | £0 | €1,100 | ||
| 13 to 16 runners | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | £0 | €440 |
2 to 5 runners
- Runners
- 2 to 5 runners
- Runs
- 1
- Wins
- 0
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £0
- Prize IRE (€)
- €0
9 to 12 runners
- Runners
- 9 to 12 runners
- Runs
- 3
- Wins
- 0
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 1
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £0
- Prize IRE (€)
- €1,100
13 to 16 runners
- Runners
- 13 to 16 runners
- Runs
- 3
- Wins
- 0
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £0
- Prize IRE (€)
- €440
By month
| Month | Runs | Wins | 2nd | 3rd | Win % | Place % | Prize GB (£) | Prize IRE (€) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | £0 | €0 | ||
| July | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | £0 | €900 | ||
| August | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | £0 | €640 |
May
- Month
- May
- Runs
- 2
- Wins
- 0
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £0
- Prize IRE (€)
- €0
July
- Month
- July
- Runs
- 3
- Wins
- 0
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 1
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £0
- Prize IRE (€)
- €900
August
- Month
- August
- Runs
- 2
- Wins
- 0
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £0
- Prize IRE (€)
- €640
By jockey
| Jockey | Runs | Wins | 2nd | 3rd | Win % | Place % | Prize GB (£) | Prize IRE (€) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Darragh O'Keeffe | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | £0 | €1,100 | ||
| Ben Harvey | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | £0 | €0 | ||
| Alex Harvey | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | £0 | €440 |
Darragh O'Keeffe
- Jockey
- Darragh O'Keeffe
- Runs
- 4
- Wins
- 0
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 1
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £0
- Prize IRE (€)
- €1,100
Ben Harvey
- Jockey
- Ben Harvey
- Runs
- 2
- Wins
- 0
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £0
- Prize IRE (€)
- €0
Alex Harvey
- Jockey
- Alex Harvey
- Runs
- 1
- Wins
- 0
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £0
- Prize IRE (€)
- €440
By trainer
| Trainer | Runs | Wins | 2nd | 3rd | Win % | Place % | Prize GB (£) | Prize IRE (€) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D M Christie | 7 | 0 | 0 | 1 | £0 | €1,540 |
D M Christie
- Trainer
- D M Christie
- Runs
- 7
- Wins
- 0
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 1
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £0
- Prize IRE (€)
- €1,540
By headgear
| Headgear | Runs | Wins | 2nd | 3rd | Win % | Place % | Prize GB (£) | Prize IRE (€) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No headgear | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | £0 | €1,100 | ||
| p | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | £0 | €440 |
No headgear
- Headgear
- No headgear
- Runs
- 3
- Wins
- 0
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 1
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £0
- Prize IRE (€)
- €1,100
p
- Headgear
- p
- Runs
- 4
- Wins
- 0
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £0
- Prize IRE (€)
- €440
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 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | £0 | €440 | ||
| 15 to 30 days | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | £0 | €200 | ||
| 31 to 60 days | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | £0 | €900 | ||
| 121 to 365 days | 1 | 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
- 1
- Wins
- 0
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £0
- Prize IRE (€)
- €440
15 to 30 days
- Days since last run
- 15 to 30 days
- Runs
- 1
- Wins
- 0
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £0
- Prize IRE (€)
- €200
31 to 60 days
- Days since last run
- 31 to 60 days
- Runs
- 2
- Wins
- 0
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 1
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £0
- Prize IRE (€)
- €900
121 to 365 days
- Days since last run
- 121 to 365 days
- Runs
- 1
- 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.
By first-time headgear
| Headgear | Runs | Wins | 2nd | 3rd | Win % | Place % | Prize GB (£) | Prize IRE (€) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| First time in any headgear | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | £0 | €440 | ||
| First time cheekpieces | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | £0 | €440 | ||
| Headgear, all items worn before | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | £0 | €0 | ||
| No headgear | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | £0 | €1,100 |
First time in any headgear
- Headgear
- First time in any headgear
- Runs
- 1
- Wins
- 0
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £0
- Prize IRE (€)
- €440
First time cheekpieces
- Headgear
- First time cheekpieces
- Runs
- 1
- Wins
- 0
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £0
- Prize IRE (€)
- €440
Headgear, all items worn before
- Headgear
- Headgear, all items worn before
- Runs
- 3
- Wins
- 0
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £0
- Prize IRE (€)
- €0
No headgear
- Headgear
- No headgear
- Runs
- 3
- Wins
- 0
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 1
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £0
- Prize IRE (€)
- €1,100
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 branchWesterner (GB)
Parent · 1
- SireWesterner (GB)
Grandparents · 2
- Sire's sireDanehill (USA)
- Sire's damWalensee (GB)
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 branchAbility To Burn (IRE)
Parent · 1
Grandparents · 2
- Dam's sirePresenting (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
Not traced
Not traced
Not traced
Not traced
Not traced
Not traced
Not traced
Not traced
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Breeding card
HorseWestern Ability (IRE)
Sexgelding
Foaled2019
SireWesterner (GB)
DamAbility To Burn (IRE)
DamsirePresenting (GB)
Sire's sireDanehill (USA)
Sire's damWalensee (GB)
Dam's produce0 winners from 1 runners
Female line
- Ability To Burn (IRE) · 0 winners from 1 runners
Sire, dam and damsire
| Sire | Dam | Damsire | Breeder | Foaled | Colour | Sex | Sire's avg winning distance | Damsire's avg winning distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Westerner (GB) | Ability To Burn (IRE) | Presenting (GB) | Michael & Patrick Goland | 6 May 19 | bay | gelding | Flat 11.4f · NH 2m4f | Flat 13.4f · NH 2m4f |
Westerner (GB)
- Sire
- Westerner (GB)
- Damsire
- Presenting (GB)
- Breeder
- Michael & Patrick Goland
- Foaled
- 6 May 19
- Colour
- bay
- Sex
- gelding
- Sire's avg winning distance
- Flat 11.4f · NH 2m4f
- Damsire's avg winning distance
- Flat 13.4f · NH 2m4f
Progeny of Westerner (GB) in this horse's best conditions
| Condition | Runs | Wins | Placed | Win % | Place % | This horse runs | This horse wins |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All National Hunt runs | 11,195 | 1,372 | 3,394 | 7 | 0 | ||
| At 2m6f to 3m1f | 2,715 | 340 | 858 | 5 | 0 | ||
| On Good going | 3,754 | 454 | 1,132 | 7 | 0 | ||
| At 2m6f to 3m1f on Good going | 939 | 115 | 282 | 5 | 0 |
All National Hunt runs
- Condition
- All National Hunt runs
- Runs
- 11,195
- Wins
- 1,372
- Placed
- 3,394
- Win %
- Place %
- This horse runs
- 7
- This horse wins
- 0
At 2m6f to 3m1f
- Condition
- At 2m6f to 3m1f
- Runs
- 2,715
- Wins
- 340
- Placed
- 858
- Win %
- Place %
- This horse runs
- 5
- This horse wins
- 0
On Good going
- Condition
- On Good going
- Runs
- 3,754
- Wins
- 454
- Placed
- 1,132
- Win %
- Place %
- This horse runs
- 7
- This horse wins
- 0
At 2m6f to 3m1f on Good going
- Condition
- At 2m6f to 3m1f on Good going
- Runs
- 939
- Wins
- 115
- Placed
- 282
- Win %
- Place %
- This horse runs
- 5
- This horse wins
- 0
Best distance band and going band are where this horse has most wins (then places, then runs) in its main code. Sire figures: all British and Irish runs by the sire's progeny since 1990.
Westerner (GB) × Presenting (GB) mares (the cross)
| Code | Runners | Winners | Winners % | Black-type winners | Runs | Wins | 2nd/3rd | Win % | Prize GB (£) | Prize IRE (€) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| National Hunt | 49 | 30 | 3 | 652 | 80 | 141 | £343,230 | €686,133 |
National Hunt
- Code
- National Hunt
- Runners
- 49
- Winners
- 30
- Winners %
- Black-type winners
- 3
- Runs
- 652
- Wins
- 80
- 2nd/3rd
- 141
- Win %
- Prize GB (£)
- £343,230
- Prize IRE (€)
- €686,133
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
| Horse | Runs | Wins | Black-type wins | Best win | Prize GB (£) | Prize IRE (€) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eachtotheirown (IRE) | 7 | 3 | 1 | Group/Grade 1 | £0 | €95,940 |
| Westerner Lady (IRE) | 17 | 10 | 3 | Group/Grade 2 | £0 | €192,008 |
| Washington (GB) | 25 | 7 | 1 | Listed | £69,673 | €59,000 |
| Mr Mercurial (IRE) | 25 | 9 | 0 | - | £35,021 | €0 |
| The Little Yank (IRE) | 111 | 8 | 0 | - | £0 | €168,914 |
| Black Narcissus (IRE) | 31 | 6 | 0 | - | £30,648 | €0 |
| Misty Mai (IRE) | 34 | 4 | 0 | - | £27,202 | €0 |
| Look To The West (IRE) | 9 | 3 | 0 | - | £0 | €36,119 |
| Top Target (IRE) | 9 | 2 | 0 | - | £18,187 | €0 |
| Polly's Pursuit (IRE) | 13 | 2 | 0 | - | £10,170 | €0 |
| Onewaywest (IRE) | 14 | 2 | 0 | - | £26,856 | €0 |
| Rock House (IRE) | 14 | 2 | 0 | - | £28,488 | €0 |
Eachtotheirown (IRE)
- Horse
- Eachtotheirown (IRE)
- Runs
- 7
- Wins
- 3
- Black-type wins
- 1
- Best win
- Group/Grade 1
- Prize GB (£)
- £0
- Prize IRE (€)
- €95,940
Westerner Lady (IRE)
- Horse
- Westerner Lady (IRE)
- Runs
- 17
- Wins
- 10
- Black-type wins
- 3
- Best win
- Group/Grade 2
- Prize GB (£)
- £0
- Prize IRE (€)
- €192,008
Washington (GB)
- Horse
- Washington (GB)
- Runs
- 25
- Wins
- 7
- Black-type wins
- 1
- Best win
- Listed
- Prize GB (£)
- £69,673
- Prize IRE (€)
- €59,000
Mr Mercurial (IRE)
- Horse
- Mr Mercurial (IRE)
- Runs
- 25
- Wins
- 9
- Black-type wins
- 0
- Prize GB (£)
- £35,021
- Prize IRE (€)
- €0
The Little Yank (IRE)
- Runs
- 111
- Wins
- 8
- Black-type wins
- 0
- Prize GB (£)
- £0
- Prize IRE (€)
- €168,914
Black Narcissus (IRE)
- Runs
- 31
- Wins
- 6
- Black-type wins
- 0
- Prize GB (£)
- £30,648
- Prize IRE (€)
- €0
Misty Mai (IRE)
- Horse
- Misty Mai (IRE)
- Runs
- 34
- Wins
- 4
- Black-type wins
- 0
- Prize GB (£)
- £27,202
- Prize IRE (€)
- €0
Look To The West (IRE)
- Runs
- 9
- Wins
- 3
- Black-type wins
- 0
- Prize GB (£)
- £0
- Prize IRE (€)
- €36,119
Top Target (IRE)
- Horse
- Top Target (IRE)
- Runs
- 9
- Wins
- 2
- Black-type wins
- 0
- Prize GB (£)
- £18,187
- Prize IRE (€)
- €0
Polly's Pursuit (IRE)
- Runs
- 13
- Wins
- 2
- Black-type wins
- 0
- Prize GB (£)
- £10,170
- Prize IRE (€)
- €0
Onewaywest (IRE)
- Horse
- Onewaywest (IRE)
- Runs
- 14
- Wins
- 2
- Black-type wins
- 0
- Prize GB (£)
- £26,856
- Prize IRE (€)
- €0
Rock House (IRE)
- Horse
- Rock House (IRE)
- Runs
- 14
- Wins
- 2
- Black-type wins
- 0
- Prize GB (£)
- £28,488
- Prize IRE (€)
- €0
Top 12 by best win level, then wins.
Ratings
Official ratings
| Code | Current OR | Highest OR | Lowest OR | Rated runs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| National Hunt | 98 | 98 | 98 | 2 |
National Hunt
- Code
- National Hunt
- Current OR
- 98
- Highest OR
- 98
- Lowest OR
- 98
- Rated runs
- 2
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
| Date | Course | Code | OR | Change | Pos |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Jul 25 | Downpatrick (IRE) | NH | 98 | 0 | RR/4 |
| 13 Jul 25 | Sligo (IRE) | NH | 98 | - | 9/11 |
- RR/415 Jul 25 · Downpatrick (IRE)
All fields
- Date
- 15 Jul 25
- Course
- Downpatrick (IRE)
- Code
- NH
- OR
- 98
- Change
- 0
- Pos
- RR/4
- 9/1113 Jul 25 · Sligo (IRE)
All fields
- Date
- 13 Jul 25
- Course
- Sligo (IRE)
- Code
- NH
- OR
- 98
- Change
- -
- Pos
- 9/11
Current mark v winning marks
| Code | Current OR | OR last run | Change | Highest OR | v highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| National Hunt | 98 | 98 | 0 | 98 | 0 |
National Hunt
- Code
- National Hunt
- Current OR
- 98
- OR last run
- 98
- Change
- 0
- Highest OR
- 98
- 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
- G1 winners
- 0
- Produce
- 0 winners from 1 runners
Full siblings
Western Ability is the only foal out of Ability To Burn (IRE) to have raced in Britain or Ireland.
Half siblings
Western Ability is the only foal out of Ability To Burn (IRE) to have raced in Britain or Ireland.
Female line
- 1Ability To Burn (IRE)
Notable relatives
No black-type winners in this female family in GB or IRE since 1990.
In brief
How old is Western Ability?
Western Ability (IRE), a bay racehorse, was foaled on 6 May 2019 and is 7 years old.
Who are the sire and dam of Western Ability?
Western Ability (IRE) is by Westerner (GB) out of Ability To Burn (IRE), a daughter of Presenting (GB), and was bred by Michael & Patrick Goland.
Who trained Western Ability?
Western Ability (IRE) was trained by D M Christie and owned by D M Christie at the time of the last run in Britain or Ireland.
What is Western Ability's race record?
In Britain and Ireland, Western Ability (IRE) ran 7 times without winning.
What was Western Ability's official rating?
Western Ability (IRE) was last officially rated 98 over jumps (also the career high).
Is Western Ability still racing?
Western Ability (IRE) last ran in Britain or Ireland on 15 July 2025 at Downpatrick (IRE) in the Join Racing TV Now With A Free Trial Rated Novice Hurdle (result: refused to race, 4 ran), and has not run there since.
What is Western Ability's record at Downpatrick (IRE)?
Western Ability (IRE) ran most often at Downpatrick (IRE), with no wins from 4 runs there.
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