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What A Mistake

Duky (GB) × Mid Way Model (GB) (Royal Highway (IRE))
Sex
gelding
Foaled
1983
Record (GB & IRE)
1 win from 14 runs (7%)
Prize money (GB & IRE)
£0
Last run (GB & IRE)
23 Jan 1993, Naas (IRE) (4/10)
Last win (GB & IRE)
14 Feb 1991, Thurles (IRE)
Recent form
42313325775364

Form

Race record

DateCoursePosSPBtnJockeyTrainerRaceClassTypeDistGoingWgtWinner / 2ndDaysFuture form
23 Jan 93Naas (IRE)4/1012/11¼P McWilliamsAnthony DunphyCedar Building Handicap ChaseHandicap (unclassified)Chase3mHeavy9-7Qualified (GB)31/9
20 Jan 93Fairyhouse (IRE)6/1714/127½A J O'BrienAnthony DunphyEider Handicap ChaseHandicap (unclassified)Chase3m1fHeavy11-3Mr Myagi (GB)145/15
6 Jan 93Thurles (IRE)3/98/18P McWilliamsAnthony DunphyHorse And Jockey Handicap ChaseHandicap (unclassified)Chase3mSoft9-7Callmecha (GB)60/8
31 Dec 92Punchestown (IRE)5/820/118P McWilliamsAnthony DunphyTom Byrne Handicap ChaseHandicap (unclassified)Chase3m1fYielding9-7Crawford Says (GB)250/7
6 Dec 92Punchestown (IRE)7/1920/1distJ A FlynnAnthony DunphyConyngham CupNon-handicap (unclassified)Chase3m2fSoft10-4Chattering (GB)101/17
26 Nov 92Thurles (IRE)7/812/1distCharlie SwanAnthony DunphyMolony Cup Handicap ChaseHandicap (unclassified)Chase3mSoft9-7Holding Scent (GB)6031/7
3 Apr 91Fairyhouse (IRE)5/99/2distA J O'BrienAnthony DunphyDenis Bagallay Handicap ChaseHandicap (unclassified)Chase3m1fGood to Yielding9-11Golden See (GB)81/5
26 Mar 91Gowran Park (IRE)2/4100/306P McWilliamsAnthony DunphyBagenalstown Handicap ChaseHandicap (unclassified)Chase3mYielding to Soft9-7Ebony Jane (GB)170/3
9 Mar 91Navan (IRE)3/126/12A J O'BrienAnthony DunphyTrim Handicap ChaseHandicap (unclassified)Chase3mHeavy10-13Dysart Lady (IRE)140/10
23 Feb 91Punchestown (IRE)3/94/15¼P McWilliamsAnthony DunphyE. Brennan Ltd. National Trial Handicap ChaseListedChase3m2fHeavy9-7Newtown Gazette (GB)92/7
14 Feb 91Thurles (IRE)1/107/1won 4A J O'BrienAnthony DunphyHoly Cross Handicap ChaseHandicap (unclassified)Chase3mSoft10-0Whip Along (GB)211/8
24 Jan 91Tramore (IRE)3/144/1F9½A J O'BrienAnthony DunphyDungarvan Handicap ChaseHandicap (unclassified)Chase2m6fYielding10-13Kilcrea Rose (GB)210/12
3 Jan 91Thurles (IRE)2/74/13A J O'BrienAnthony DunphyHorse And Jockey Handicap ChaseHandicap (unclassified)Chase3mHeavy10-2Gerties Pride (GB)210/6
13 Dec 90Clonmel (IRE)4/814/17½A J O'BrienAnthony DunphyCashel Handicap ChaseHandicap (unclassified)Chase3mYielding10-6Propunt (GB)-1/7

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
23 Jan 93Naas (IRE)Cedar Building Handicap Chase4/10Inch Lady (GB)26 Feb 93Fairyhouse (IRE)Tom Dreaper Handicap Chase
20 Jan 93Fairyhouse (IRE)Eider Handicap Chase6/17Wintry Shower (GB)24 Feb 93Clonmel (IRE)Ballyvaughan Q.R. Handicap Chase
20 Jan 93Fairyhouse (IRE)Eider Handicap Chase6/17Wee Madge (GB)327 Jan 93Down Royal (IRE)Jameson Irish National Trial Handicap Chase
20 Jan 93Fairyhouse (IRE)Eider Handicap Chase6/17Boom Time (GB)56 Feb 93Fairyhouse (IRE)Impudent Barney Handicap Chase
20 Jan 93Fairyhouse (IRE)Eider Handicap Chase6/17Qualified (GB)-23 Jan 93Naas (IRE)Cedar Building Handicap Chase
20 Jan 93Fairyhouse (IRE)Eider Handicap Chase6/17Pargale (GB)-2 May 93Gowran Park (IRE)Silver Birch Novice Chase
6 Dec 92Punchestown (IRE)Conyngham Cup7/19Ted Said (GB)826 Dec 92Limerick (IRE)Holmes O'Malley & Sexton Hcap Chase
26 Nov 92Thurles (IRE)Molony Cup Handicap Chase7/8Fissure Seal (GB)48 Dec 92Clonmel (IRE)Morris Oil Chase
3 Apr 91Fairyhouse (IRE)Denis Bagallay Handicap Chase5/9Strong Suspicion (GB)223 Apr 91Punchestown (IRE)Murphy & Gunn Handicap Chase
23 Feb 91Punchestown (IRE)E. Brennan Ltd. National Trial Handicap Chase3/9Newtown Gazette (GB)13 Mar 91Fairyhouse (IRE)Tom Dreaper Extended Handicap Chase
23 Feb 91Punchestown (IRE)E. Brennan Ltd. National Trial Handicap Chase3/9Cloney Grange (GB)518 Mar 91Leopardstown (IRE)Castrol R X Super Extended Handicap Chase
14 Feb 91Thurles (IRE)Holy Cross Handicap Chase1/10Branded Down (GB)628 Feb 91Tipperary (IRE)February Handicap Chase
13 Dec 90Clonmel (IRE)Cashel Handicap Chase4/8Kilcrea Rose (GB)724 Jan 91Tramore (IRE)Dungarvan Handicap Chase

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 (€)
Anthony Dunphy13 Dec 9023 Jan 934/8141247.1%42.9%--
Anthony Dunphy
First run
13 Dec 90
Last run
23 Jan 93
First run for yard
4/8
Runs
14
Wins
1
2nd
2
3rd
4
Win %
7.1%
Place %
42.9%

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 Hunt141247.1%42.9%--13 Dec 9023 Jan 93
National Hunt
Code
National Hunt
Runs
14
Wins
1
2nd
2
3rd
4
Win %
7.1%
Place %
42.9%
First run
13 Dec 90
Last run
23 Jan 93

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 (€)
Chase141247.1%42.9%--
Chase
Race type
Chase
Runs
14
Wins
1
2nd
2
3rd
4
Win %
7.1%
Place %
42.9%

By going

GoingRunsWins2nd3rdWin %Place %Prize GB (£)Prize IRE (€)
Good to Yielding10000.0%0.0%£0€0
Yielding30010.0%33.3%£0€0
Yielding to Soft10100.0%0.0%£0€0
Soft410125.0%50.0%--
Heavy50120.0%60.0%£0€0
Good to Yielding
Going
Good to Yielding
Runs
1
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
1
Win %
0.0%
Place %
33.3%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€0
Yielding to Soft
Going
Yielding to Soft
Runs
1
Wins
0
2nd
1
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€0
Soft
Going
Soft
Runs
4
Wins
1
2nd
0
3rd
1
Win %
25.0%
Place %
50.0%
Heavy
Going
Heavy
Runs
5
Wins
0
2nd
1
3rd
2
Win %
0.0%
Place %
60.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€0

By distance

DistanceRunsWins2nd3rdWin %Place %Prize GB (£)Prize IRE (€)
2m6f to 3m1f121238.3%41.7%--
3m2f and over20010.0%50.0%£0€0
2m6f to 3m1f
Distance
2m6f to 3m1f
Runs
12
Wins
1
2nd
2
3rd
3
Win %
8.3%
Place %
41.7%
3m2f and over
Distance
3m2f and over
Runs
2
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
1
Win %
0.0%
Place %
50.0%
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 (€)
Thurles (IRE)411125.0%75.0%--
Punchestown (IRE)30010.0%33.3%£0€0
Fairyhouse (IRE)20000.0%0.0%£0€0
Clonmel (IRE)10000.0%0.0%£0€0
Gowran Park (IRE)10100.0%0.0%£0€0
Naas (IRE)10000.0%0.0%£0€0
Navan (IRE)10010.0%100.0%£0€0
Tramore (IRE)10010.0%100.0%£0€0
Thurles (IRE)
Runs
4
Wins
1
2nd
1
3rd
1
Win %
25.0%
Place %
75.0%
Punchestown (IRE)
Runs
3
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
1
Win %
0.0%
Place %
33.3%
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
Clonmel (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
1
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€0
Naas (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
1
Win %
0.0%
Place %
100.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€0
Tramore (IRE)
Runs
1
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
1
Win %
0.0%
Place %
100.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€0

By class

ClassRunsWins2nd3rdWin %Place %Prize GB (£)Prize IRE (€)
Listed10010.0%100.0%£0€0
Handicap (unclassified)121238.3%41.7%--
Non-handicap (unclassified)10000.0%0.0%£0€0
Listed
Class
Listed
Runs
1
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
1
Win %
0.0%
Place %
100.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€0
Handicap (unclassified)
Class
Handicap (unclassified)
Runs
12
Wins
1
2nd
2
3rd
3
Win %
8.3%
Place %
41.7%
Non-handicap (unclassified)
Class
Non-handicap (unclassified)
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 (€)
6 to 8 runners40100.0%25.0%£0€0
2 to 5 runners10100.0%0.0%£0€0
9 to 12 runners610316.7%66.7%--
13 to 16 runners10010.0%100.0%£0€0
17+ runners20000.0%0.0%£0€0
6 to 8 runners
Runners
6 to 8 runners
Runs
4
Wins
0
2nd
1
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
25.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€0
2 to 5 runners
Runners
2 to 5 runners
Runs
1
Wins
0
2nd
1
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
3
Win %
16.7%
Place %
66.7%
13 to 16 runners
Runners
13 to 16 runners
Runs
1
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
1
Win %
0.0%
Place %
100.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€0
17+ runners
Runners
17+ runners
Runs
2
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€0

By month

MonthRunsWins2nd3rdWin %Place %Prize GB (£)Prize IRE (€)
January50120.0%60.0%£0€0
February210150.0%100.0%--
March20110.0%50.0%£0€0
April10000.0%0.0%£0€0
November10000.0%0.0%£0€0
December30000.0%0.0%£0€0
January
Month
January
Runs
5
Wins
0
2nd
1
3rd
2
Win %
0.0%
Place %
60.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€0
February
Month
February
Runs
2
Wins
1
2nd
0
3rd
1
Win %
50.0%
Place %
100.0%
March
Month
March
Runs
2
Wins
0
2nd
1
3rd
1
Win %
0.0%
Place %
50.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€0
April
Month
April
Runs
1
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€0
November
Month
November
Runs
1
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€0
December
Month
December
Runs
3
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 (€)
A J O'Brien711214.3%57.1%--
P McWilliams50120.0%40.0%£0€0
Charlie Swan10000.0%0.0%£0€0
J A Flynn10000.0%0.0%£0€0
A J O'Brien
Runs
7
Wins
1
2nd
1
3rd
2
Win %
14.3%
Place %
57.1%
P McWilliams
Runs
5
Wins
0
2nd
1
3rd
2
Win %
0.0%
Place %
40.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€0
Charlie Swan
Runs
1
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€0
J A Flynn
Jockey
J A Flynn
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 (€)
Anthony Dunphy141247.1%42.9%--
Anthony Dunphy
Runs
14
Wins
1
2nd
2
3rd
4
Win %
7.1%
Place %
42.9%

By headgear

HeadgearRunsWins2nd3rdWin %Place %Prize GB (£)Prize IRE (€)
No headgear141247.1%42.9%--
No headgear
Headgear
No headgear
Runs
14
Wins
1
2nd
2
3rd
4
Win %
7.1%
Place %
42.9%

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 days20010.0%50.0%£0€0
8 to 14 days50020.0%40.0%£0€0
15 to 30 days512120.0%60.0%--
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
2
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
1
Win %
0.0%
Place %
50.0%
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
2
Win %
0.0%
Place %
40.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€0
15 to 30 days
Days since last run
15 to 30 days
Runs
5
Wins
1
2nd
2
3rd
1
Win %
20.0%
Place %
60.0%
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.

Pedigree

Pedigree

Sire branchDuky (GB)

Parent · 1

  1. SireDuky (GB)

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 branchMid Way Model (GB)

Parent · 1

  1. DamMid Way Model (GB)

Grandparents · 2

  1. Dam's sireRoyal Highway (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
Duky (GB)
Mid Way Model (GB)
Not traced
Not traced
Royal Highway (IRE)
Not traced
Not traced
Not traced
Not traced
Not traced
Not traced
Not traced
Not traced
Not traced

Breeding card

HorseWhat A Mistake (GB)
Sexgelding
Foaled1983
SireDuky (GB)
DamMid Way Model (GB)
DamsireRoyal Highway (IRE)
Dam's produce2 winners from 5 runners
Notable siblingNo Mistake VI (IRE)

Female line

  1. Mid Way Model (GB) · 2 winners from 5 runners

Sire, dam and damsire

SireDamDamsireSexSire's avg winning distanceDamsire's avg winning distance
Duky (GB)Mid Way Model (GB)Royal Highway (IRE)geldingNH 2m5½fFlat 16.8f · NH 2m4½f
Duky (GB)
Sex
gelding
Sire's avg winning distance
NH 2m5½f
Damsire's avg winning distance
Flat 16.8f · NH 2m4½f

Progeny of Duky (GB) in this horse's best conditions

ConditionRunsWinsPlacedWin %Place %This horse runsThis horse wins
All National Hunt runs867802239.2%25.7%141
At 2m6f to 3m1f305318110.2%26.6%121
On Soft going18216498.8%26.9%41
At 2m6f to 3m1f on Soft going68101914.7%27.9%31
All National Hunt runs
Condition
All National Hunt runs
Runs
867
Wins
80
Placed
223
Win %
9.2%
Place %
25.7%
This horse runs
14
This horse wins
1
At 2m6f to 3m1f
Condition
At 2m6f to 3m1f
Runs
305
Wins
31
Placed
81
Win %
10.2%
Place %
26.6%
This horse runs
12
This horse wins
1
On Soft going
Condition
On Soft going
Runs
182
Wins
16
Placed
49
Win %
8.8%
Place %
26.9%
This horse runs
4
This horse wins
1
At 2m6f to 3m1f on Soft going
Condition
At 2m6f to 3m1f on Soft going
Runs
68
Wins
10
Placed
19
Win %
14.7%
Place %
27.9%
This horse runs
3
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.

Duky (GB) × Royal Highway mares (the cross)

CodeRunnersWinnersWinners %Black-type winnersRunsWins2nd/3rdWin %Prize GB (£)Prize IRE (€)
National Hunt22100.0%022299.1%--
National Hunt
Code
National Hunt
Runners
2
Winners
2
Winners %
100.0%
Black-type winners
0
Runs
22
Wins
2
2nd/3rd
9
Win %
9.1%

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

Best of the cross

HorseRunsWinsBlack-type winsPrize GB (£)Prize IRE (€)
No Mistake VI (IRE)810--
What A Mistake (GB)1410--
No Mistake VI (IRE)
Runs
8
Wins
1
Black-type wins
0
What A Mistake (GB)
Runs
14
Wins
1
Black-type wins
0

Top 12 by best win level, then wins.

Family

Dam summary

Mid Way Model (GB)

G1 winners
0
Produce
2 winners from 5 runners

Full siblings

Half siblings

By Pragmatic (GB)

By Long Pond (IRE)

Female line

  1. 1Mid Way Model (GB)

Notable relatives

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

In brief

When was What A Mistake foaled?

What A Mistake (GB) was foaled in 1983.

Who are the sire and dam of What A Mistake?

What A Mistake (GB) is by Duky (GB) out of Mid Way Model (GB), a daughter of Royal Highway (IRE).

Who trained What A Mistake?

What A Mistake (GB) was trained by Anthony Dunphy and owned by J C Dempsey at the time of the last run in Britain or Ireland.

What is What A Mistake's race record?

In Britain and Ireland, What A Mistake (GB) won 1 of 14 races (7%). Runs abroad (for example in France, Dubai or the USA) are not included.

What is What A Mistake's biggest win?

What A Mistake (GB)'s only win in Britain or Ireland came in the Holy Cross Handicap Chase at Thurles (IRE) on 14 February 1991.

Has What A Mistake ever been beaten?

What A Mistake (GB) was beaten 13 times in 14 runs in Britain and Ireland, the first time on 13 December 1990 at Clonmel (IRE) (4th of 8).

Is What A Mistake still racing?

What A Mistake (GB) last ran in Britain or Ireland on 23 January 1993 at Naas (IRE) in the Cedar Building Handicap Chase, finishing 4th of 10, and has not run there since.

What is What A Mistake's record at Thurles (IRE)?

What A Mistake (GB) ran most often at Thurles (IRE), with 1 win from 4 runs there.

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