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Velvet Skies
Profile overview with recent form, pace, and pedigree anchors for smarter selections.
Total races
47
Win rate
6.4%
Place rate
31.9%
Sex: gelding Age: 4 Colour: Chestnut Born 17/04/2021
Snapshot Best speed: 89 @ 6f Avg position (last 3): 3.3 Average class: N/A
Performance Pulse Win and place momentum
Form tunedWins
3
Places (1-3)
15
Win rate
6.4%
Place rate
31.9%
Best speed
89 @ 6f
Avg pos last 3
3.3
Class & pace Average class: N/A Place pace: 31.9% Win conversion: 6.4%
Pedigree Breeding anchors
Sire
Buratino
Dam
Gasta
Damsire
Vocalised
Breeder: Michael Lyons & Michael McGlynn
Profile Details
Region Unknown
Foaled 17/04/2021
Colour Chestnut
Age 4
Distance Expertise Pace by distance
Distance Expertise
Moderate (51/100) Best: 5-7f (Sprint)
Race Distribution by Distance
5-7f Sprint
42 races (93.3%) • Avg pos: 6.0
7-9f Short Mile
3 races (6.7%) • Avg pos: 5.3
5-7f (Sprint)
StrongestRaces: 42
Avg Position: 6.0
Win Rate: 7.1%
Place Rate: 33.3%
Best Finish: 🏆 1
7-9f (Short Mile)
Races: 3
Avg Position: 5.3
Win Rate: 0%
Place Rate: 33.3%
Best Finish: 3
| Distance Range | Races | Avg Position | Win Rate | Place Rate | Best Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5-7f (Sprint) Strongest | 42 | 6.0 | 7.1% | 33.3% | 🏆 1 |
| 7-9f (Short Mile) | 3 | 5.3 | 0% | 33.3% | 3 |
Analysis: Velvet Skies has raced across 2 different distance ranges, showing moderate versatility but with clear preferences. Best performance comes at 5-7f (sprint) with a 7.1% win rate from 42 races.
Upcoming Races Next opportunities
Past Performances Recent race log
Dundalk (AW)
7f
Surface: AW
Going: Standard
Class:
Result: Raced wide - prominent - pressed leader over 3f out - weakened inside final furlong (jockey said gelding leaned right)(op 4/1 tchd 11/4)
1:28.92
SP: 3/1
Trainer:
Speed: 82
Dundalk (AW)
8f
Surface: AW
Going: Standard
Class:
Result: In touch with leaders - headway when towards near side 2f out - went third final 110yds - joined for 3rd(tchd 10/1)
1:38.98
SP: 9/1
Trainer:
Speed: 86
Dundalk (AW)
7f
Surface: AW
Going: Standard
Class:
Result: Took keen hold - prominent - disputed lead 3f out - lost position 1f out - kept on(op 15/2)
1:25.65
SP: 9/2
Trainer:
Speed: 87
Dundalk (AW)
7f
Surface: AW
Going: Standard
Class:
Result: In touch with leaders
1:26.96
SP: 13/2
Trainer:
Speed: 86
Dundalk (AW)
8f
Surface: AW
Going: Standard
Class:
Result: Raced wide early - prominent - pressed leader after 1f - prominent after 3f - pressed leader over 2f out - no extra towards finish(op 20/1 tchd 25/1)
1:40.66
SP: 22/1
Trainer:
Speed: 84
Dundalk (AW)
6f
Surface: AW
Going: Standard
Class:
Result: In touch with leaders - brief headway over 2f out - no extra inside final furlong
1:14.25
SP: 100/30J
Trainer:
Speed: 86
Navan
6f
Surface: Turf
Going: Soft
Class:
Result: Midfield - steady headway over 3f out - ridden when pressed leader over 1f out - led inside final 110yds - kept on(op 4/1)
1:14.62
SP: 7/2F
Trainer:
Speed: 87
Dundalk (AW)
7f
Surface: AW
Going: Standard
Class:
Result: Midfield - headway over 1f out - kept on inside final furlong(op 15/2)
1:25.88
SP: 11/2
Trainer:
Speed: 88
Fairyhouse
6f
Surface: Turf
Going: Yielding
Class:
Result: Midfield - weakening when short of room inside final furlong(op 14/1)
1:16.53
SP: 16/1
Trainer:
Speed: 84
Laytown
6f
Surface: AW
Going: Standard
Class:
Result: In rear throughout - stayed on final furlong - never dangerous(op 10/1 tchd 8/1)
1:12.52
SP: 9/1
Trainer:
Speed: 89
Bellewstown
5f
Surface: Turf
Going: Good To Yielding
Class:
Result: In rear - ran on inside final furlong - nearest finish(op 11/1)
0:59.62
SP: 10/1
Trainer:
Speed: 89
Curragh
6.5f
Surface: Turf
Going: Good
Class:
Result: Towards rear - headway up the centre over 1f out - kept on - never on terms(tchd 5/1)
1:18.18
SP: 13/2
Trainer:
Speed: 89
Listowel
6.5f
Surface: Turf
Going: Good To Yielding
Class:
Result: Towards rear - headway towards far side 1f out - kept on - not reach leaders(op 15/2)
1:21.61
SP: 10/1
Trainer:
Speed: 83
Curragh
6f
Surface: Turf
Going: Good
Class:
Result: Raced near side - midfield - headway halfway - hung right but quickened and challenging up the centre over 1f out - drifted left and kept on inside final furlong(op 17/2 tchd 9/1)
1:13.31
SP: 7/1
Trainer:
Speed: 88
Navan
5f
Surface: Turf
Going: Soft
Class:
Result: Stumbled start - midfield - headway over 1f out - ran on well inside final furlong - went third final strides - nearest finish (jockey said gelding stumbled leaving the stalls)(op 9/1 tchd 10/1)
1:2.48
SP: 8/1
Trainer:
Speed: 86
Dundalk (AW)
6f
Surface: AW
Going: Standard
Class:
Result: In touch with leaders - weakened from 2f out(op 3/1)
1:13.65
SP: 9/4F
Trainer:
Speed: 86
Naas
6f
Surface: Turf
Going: Soft To Heavy
Class:
Result: Prominent - no extra inside final furlong(op 12/1 tchd 9/1)
1:19.77
SP: 10/1
Trainer:
Speed: 79
Dundalk (AW)
6f
Surface: AW
Going: Standard
Class:
Result: Soon pressed leader - disputed lead from over 2f out - soon ridden and ran on well - bumped inside final 110yds - led post (jockey said gelding received a slight bump 80yds out)(op 6/1)
1:12.21
SP: 9/2
Trainer:
Speed: 89
Dundalk (AW)
6f
Surface: AW
Going: Standard
Class:
Result: Held up in rear - headway towards far side 2f out - not reach leaders(op 15/2)
1:13.79
SP: 5/1
Trainer:
Speed: 86
Dundalk (AW)
6f
Surface: AW
Going: Standard
Class:
Result: Towards rear - headway from over 3f out - in touch with leaders when bit short of room under 2f out - went second and ran on inside final furlong - nearest finish(op 12/1 tchd 14/1)
1:13.73
SP: 17/2
Trainer:
Speed: 87
Dundalk (AW)
7f
Surface: AW
Going: Standard
Class:
Headgear:
Result: In touch with leaders - carried right after 2f - prominent over 3f out - weakening towards near side when bit short of room over 1f out(op 15/2 tchd 17/2)
1:28.54
SP: 13/2
Trainer:
Speed: 83
Dundalk (AW)
6f
Surface: AW
Going: Standard
Class:
Headgear:
Result: Midfield - in touch with leaders on inner 3f out - prominent when waiting for room from 2f out - lost position when switched right over 1f out - kept on final 110yds(tchd 5/1)
1:14.26
SP: 9/2J
Trainer:
Speed: 86
Dundalk (AW)
7f
Surface: AW
Going: Standard
Class:
Headgear:
Result: Prominent - briefly led from under 2f out - weakened final 110yds
1:28.09
SP: 4/1
Trainer:
Speed: 84
Dundalk (AW)
7f
Surface: AW
Going: Standard
Class:
Headgear:
Result: In touch with leaders - switched right over 2f out - brief headway when edged left over 1f out - no extra final 110yds(op 17/2)
1:27.50
SP: 8/1
Trainer:
Speed: 85
Dundalk (AW)
7f
Surface: AW
Going: Standard
Class:
Headgear:
Result: Midfield - switched right and headway against near rail from under 2f out - ran on inside final furlong - no match for winner(op 20/1)
1:27.16
SP: 28/1
Trainer:
Speed: 85
Dundalk (AW)
6f
Surface: AW
Going: Standard
Class:
Headgear:
Result: Towards rear - midfield halfway - no extra from 2f out(op 9/1)
1:13.99
SP: 11/1
Trainer:
Speed: 86
Navan
8f
Surface: Turf
Going: Good
Class:
Result: Prominent - weakened from under 2f out(tchd 50/1)
1:45.58
SP: 40/1
Trainer:
Speed: 77
Galway
7f
Surface: Turf
Going: Yielding
Class:
Result: Towards rear - no impression from 2f out(op 33/1 tchd 22/1)
1:33.89
SP: 25/1
Trainer:
Speed: 77
Leopardstown
7f
Surface: Turf
Going: Good
Class:
Result: Prominent on outer - weakened from over 2f out(op 13/2 tchd 8/1)
1:31.36
SP: 15/2
Trainer:
Speed: 78
Limerick
6.5f
Surface: Turf
Going: Good
Class:
Result: Midfield - headway over 1f out - ran on well inside final 110yds - nearest finish(tchd 11/2)
1:23.10
SP: 6/1
Trainer:
Speed: 80
Fairyhouse
7f
Surface: Turf
Going: Good
Class:
Result: Dwelt start - soon prominent - bit short of room when hampered under 2f out - weakening when hampered over 1f out - eased final 110yds(tchd 13/2)
1:34.38
SP: 7/1
Trainer:
Speed: 74
Navan
5f
Surface: Turf
Going: Yielding
Class:
Result: Prominent - pressed leaders over 2f out - outpaced over 1f out - weakened gradually final 110yds(tchd 10/3)
1:3.60
SP: 7/2
Trainer:
Speed: 85
Naas
6f
Surface: Turf
Going: Yielding
Class:
Result: In touch with leaders - outpaced 2f out - kept on from over 1f out - went second but no chance with winner inside final furlong(op 8/1 tchd 7/1 and 17/2)
1:17.70
SP: 15/2
Trainer:
Speed: 81
Dundalk (AW)
6f
Surface: AW
Going: Standard
Class:
Result: In touch with leaders - headway and prominent up the centre 2f out - kept on but no match for winner(op 15/2 tchd 7/1 and tchd 8/1)
1:15.29
SP: 7/1
Trainer:
Speed: 85
Dundalk (AW)
7f
Surface: AW
Going: Standard
Class:
Result: Took keen hold - prominent - ridden 2f out - went second inside final furlong - kept on(op 28/1 tchd 22/1)
1:28.63
SP: 33/1
Trainer:
Speed: 83
Naas
7f
Surface: Turf
Going: Soft
Class:
Result: Towards rear - some headway towards rear of midfield halfway - weakened from under 2f out(op 125/1)
1:34.74
SP: 200/1
Trainer:
Speed: 75
Cork
6f
Surface: Turf
Going: Soft
Class:
Result: Prominent early - outpaced under 2f out - soon weakened and dropped to rear(op 15/2)
1:17.81
SP: 6/1
Trainer:
Speed: 80
Fairyhouse
6f
Surface: Turf
Going: Yielding
Class:
Result: Took keen hold - in rear but in touch with leaders - switched left and short of room 2f out - went second final 110yds - kept on(tchd 2/1 and tchd 5/2)
1:19.08
SP: 9/4F
Trainer:
Speed: 78
Naas
6f
Surface: Turf
Going: Good To Yielding
Class:
Result: In rear - headway but still plenty to do over 1f out - ran on well towards near side and went fourth towards finish - not reach leaders(op 100/1)
1:13.47
SP: 80/1
Trainer:
Speed: 87
Down Royal
7f
Surface: Turf
Going: Good
Class:
Result: Prominent - headway on inner from 2f out - ridden to lead inside final furlong - ran on well(op 5/1 tchd 11/2)
1:29.19
SP: 5/1
Trainer:
Speed: 81
Curragh
6f
Surface: Turf
Going: Good
Class:
Result: Slowly into stride - towards rear - raced centre - outpaced over 2f out - rallied from 1f out - kept on final 110yds - nearest finish(op 25/1)
1:15.36
SP: 33/1
Trainer:
Speed: 82
Galway
7f
Surface: Turf
Going: Yielding To Soft
Class:
Result: Started quickly - led on inner - stumbled and jumped path after 2f - headed home turn - weakened inside final furlong(op 40/1)
1:35.06
SP: 28/1
Trainer:
Speed: 74
Leopardstown
7f
Surface: Turf
Going: Yielding To Soft
Class:
Result: Towards rear of midfield - towards rear under 2f out - detached over 1f out(op 66/1)
1:38.37
SP: 125/1
Trainer:
Speed: 70
Curragh
6f
Surface: Turf
Going: Good
Class:
Result: Midfield - hampered after 2f - soon shaken up and dropped to rear - pushed along and no impression from over 2f out(op 33/1 tchd 28/1)
1:16.66
SP: 40/1
Trainer:
Speed: 81
Tipperary
5f
Surface: Turf
Going: Yielding
Class:
Result: Prominent early - dropped to last when pushed along and outpaced before halfway - jockey dropped whip over 1f out - keeping on when switched right inside final furlong - ran on and went fourth towards finish - not pace to challenge(op 10/1)
1:3.94
SP: 9/1
Trainer:
Speed: 83