Pray Tell
Foaled 2016 · by Ask out of Leading Rank (Supreme Leader)
Form U052/F064P0 (latest on the right) · Hurdle, Chase, NH Flat · ran 11 Mar 21 – 26 Sep 26, last for Desmond Kenneally · current OR 125
Grade 3 won the Singletons Supervalu Stayers Novice Hurdle (Grade 3) (2024)
| Date | Course & race | Trip | Going | Pos | OR | Jockey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Sep 26 | Listowel (IRE)Charlie Chute Memorial Handicap Steeplechase · 2m6f · Good | 2m6f | Good | 12/13 | 125 | James Smith |
| 17 Jul 26 | Killarney (IRE)Lee Strand Handicap Hurdle · 2m7f · Good | 2m7f | Good | PU/16 | 128 | Paddy Cleary |
| 15 May 26 | KilbegganShanette Superior Space Handicap Chase · 2m4f90y · Good | 2m4f90y | Good | 4/14 | 125 | John Shinnick |
| 24 Apr 26 | KilbegganWilliam Hill Each Way Extra Challenge Series Beginners Chase · 2m6f70y · Good To Yielding | 2m6f70y | Good To Yielding | 6/12 | – | John Shinnick |
| 5 Apr 26 | CorkBAR 1 Betting Handicap Hurdle · 2m3f · Yielding | 2m3f | Yielding | 11/19 | 131 | John Shinnick |
| 15 Feb 26 | Punchestown1xbet.ie Beginners Chase · 2m6f205y · Heavy | 2m6f205y | Heavy | F/7 | – | John Shinnick |
| 31 Dec 25 | PunchestownCelebrating 175 Years At Punchestown Tote Beginners Chase · 2m7f197y · Yielding To Soft | 2m7f197y | Yielding To Soft | 2/10 | – | John Shinnick |
| 6 Nov 25 | ClonmelClonmel Oil Service Station Handicap Hurdle · 3m · Soft | 3m | Soft | 5/9 | 133 | John Shinnick |
| 1 May 25 | Punchestown ListedConway Piling Handicap Hurdle (Listed) · 2m7f110y · Yielding | 2m7f110y | Yielding | 12/23 | 134 | John Shinnick |
| 20 Apr 25 | CorkBar One Racing Easter Handicap Hurdle · 2m3f · Soft | 2m3f | Soft | UR/15 | 134 | James Smith |
| 1 Feb 25 | Leopardstown Grade 1Nathaniel Lacy & Partners Solicitors Novice Hurdle (Grade 1) · 2m6f53y · Soft | 2m6f53y | Soft | 9/12 | 134 | John Shinnick |
| 8 Dec 24 | Cork Grade 3Singletons Supervalu Stayers Novice Hurdle (Grade 3) · 3m80y · Soft | 3m80y | Soft | 1/6 | 127 | John Shinnick |
Ask as a stallion
In our records: 283 runners, 116 winners (41%), 7 black-type winners including 1 at the top level, 11 more placed in black type. Runners foaled 2012–2021.
On the track himself: 19 runs, 7 wins — Group 1 winner (Investec Coronation Cup (Group 1)).
His best
The Jukebox Man Grade 1 OR 168 · Thistle Ask Grade 2 OR 160 · Senecia Grade 2 OR 153 · No Questions Asked Grade 2 OR 149 · Lookaway Grade 2 OR 145 · Pray Tell Grade 3 OR 134
The dam: Leading Rank by Supreme Leader
No runs on our British and Irish records (unraced, or raced abroad). Dam of 2 winners from 3 other runners.
The dam’s other foals
| Horse | Runs | Wins | Best |
|---|---|---|---|
| Navy Waves (IRE) 2018 mare · by Sea Moon | 33 | 2 | OR 102 |
| Oliver's Island (IRE) 2012 gelding · by Milan | 43 | 5 | OR 94 |
| Leading Score (IRE) 2010 gelding · by Scorpion | 20 | 0 | OR 117 |
Pray Tell in the sale ring
| Sale | Result | Bought by | Sold by |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 Tattersalls Ireland November National HuntLot 86 · as a store | €6,000Des Kenneally | Des Kenneally | Crohane Stud |
The family at the sales — out of the same dam
| Foal | Sale | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Oliver's Island2012 horse by Milan | 2022 Goffs UK August SaleLot 27 · in training | Bought back |
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.