Fine Distraction
Foaled 2018 · by Gutaifan out of Muzdaan (Exceed And Excel)
Form 07/70507317 (latest on the right) · Flat · ran 8 Jun 20 – 20 Aug 22, last for Liam McAteer · current OR 54
| Date | Course & race | Trip | Going | Pos | OR | Jockey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Aug 22 | CurraghAK Bets 'Compare Our Prices To Your Current Bookmaker' Handicap (47-70) · 5f · Good | 5f | Good | 7/21 | 54 | Jack Kearney |
| 22 Jul 22 | Down RoyalJoin Racing TV Now Handicap (47-65) · 5f · Good | 5f | Good | 1/12 | 49 | Colin Keane |
| 9 Jul 22 | NavanNavan Adventure Centre Handicap · 5f · Good To Firm | 5f | Good To Firm | 3/11 | 47 | Wesley Joyce |
| 2 Jul 22 | NaasLacey's Plumbing And Heating Supplies Apprentice Handicap (47-65) (Div 1) · 5f205y · Yielding To Soft | 5f205y | Yielding To Soft | 7/16 | 47 | Jack Kearney |
| 30 Jun 22 | BellewstownPeadar Kearney's Pub Handicap (47-65) (Div 2) · 7f198y · Yielding | 7f198y | Yielding | 10/15 | 47 | Colin Keane |
| 16 Jun 22 | LeopardstownLeopardstown Golf Course & Driving Range Handicap (47-70) · 7f · Good To Firm | 7f | Good To Firm | 5/10 | 45 | Wesley Joyce |
| 8 Jun 22 | CorkHot House Flowers Play July 8th Handicap (47-65) · 7f · Good | 7f | Good | 10/24 | 48 | Jack Kearney |
| 13 May 22 | LeopardstownSandyford Business District Handicap (50-70) · 1m · Good | 1m | Good | 7/18 | 50 | Sean Davis |
| 29 Oct 21 | Dundalk (AW)Extra Places Everyday At BetVictor Handicap (45-65) · 5f · Standard | 5f | Standard | 7/12 | 54 | Ben Coen |
| 6 Oct 21 | Navannavanadventurecentre.ie Apprentice Handicap (45-65) · 5f164y · Soft | 5f164y | Soft | 13/20 | 56 | Willie Byrne |
| 24 Sep 21 | Dundalk (AW)Donate To The Coast To Curragh Charity Cycle In Honour Of Pat Smullen Which Takes Place Tomorrow Handicap (45-65) · 5f · Standard | 5f | Standard | 6/14 | 58 | Mikey Sheehy |
| 20 Sep 21 | FairyhouseFlat Finale Handicap (45-65) · 6f · Good To Firm | 6f | Good To Firm | 9/15 | 58 | Chris Hayes |
Gutaifan as a stallion
In our records: 307 runners, 117 winners (38%), 4 black-type winners including 1 at the top level, 7 more placed in black type. Runners foaled 2017–2024.
On the track himself: 7 runs, 4 wins — Group 2 winner (Prix Robert Papin (2yo Colts & Fillies) (Turf)).
His best
Fev Rover Group 1 OR 108 · Popmaster Listed OR 109 · Big Gossey Listed OR 109 · Sardinia Sunset Listed OR 92 · Mountain Ridge bt OR 153 · Action Motion OR 125
The dam: Muzdaan by Exceed And Excel
She ran 2 times and won 0. Dam of 2 winners from 3 other runners.
The dam’s other foals
| Horse | Runs | Wins | Best |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barbara Hepworth (IRE) 2016 filly · by Dark Angel | 7 | 0 | OR 73 |
| Northern Angel (IRE) 2015 filly · by Dark Angel | 6 | 1 | OR 71 |
| Parys Mountain (IRE) 2014 gelding · by Dark Angel | 79 | 10 | OR 88 |
Fine Distraction in the sale ring
| Sale | Result | Bought by | Sold by |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 Tattersalls October, Book 3Lot 1599 · as a yearling | 18,000gnsDarren Bunyan Racing | Darren Bunyan Racing | Yeomanstown Stud, Ireland |
| 2020 Goffs Autumn HIT SaleLot 495 · as a in training | Not sold | – | Clifton Lodge Stables |
| 2021 Goffs Autumn HIT SaleLot 69 · as a in training | €4,000Woodtown House Stud | Woodtown House Stud | Blackmiller Stables |
The family at the sales — out of the same dam
| Foal | Sale | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Barbara Hepworth2016 filly by Dark Angel | 2018 Tattersalls Autumn HITLot 834 · in training | 1,500gnsDejan Vujicic |
| Northern Angel2015 filly by Dark Angel | 2018 Tattersalls JulyLot 51 · in training | 5,000gnsLinda Sadler Bloodstock |
| Barbara Hepworth2016 filly by Dark Angel | 2017 Goffs OrbyLot 86 · yearling | €115,000Richard Frisby Bloodstock |
| Parys Mountain2014 gelding by Dark Angel | 2017 Tattersalls Autumn HITLot 975 · in training | 13,000gnsTim Easterby |
| Northern Angel2015 filly by Dark Angel | 2016 Goffs OrbyLot 176 · yearling | €100,000Richard Knight / Sean Quinn |
| Parys Mountain2014 colt by Dark Angel | 2016 Tattersalls Autumn HITLot 527 · in training | 45,000gnsJC Fretwell Racing |
| Parys Mountain2014 colt by Dark Angel | 2015 Goffs OrbyLot 304 · yearling | €100,000BBA Ireland |
From our racing database: every British and Irish result since 2005, and every Goffs, Tattersalls, Tattersalls Ireland and Arqana sale 2005 – 2026. Linked by the seller — always check the passport matches.