Joys Island
Foaled 2002 · by Heron Island out of Running Kiss (Deep Run)
Form 823460/24/8/3 (latest on the right) · Flat, Hurdle, Chase, NH Flat · ran 25 Apr 06 – 25 May 12, last for Paul A Roche · current OR 95
| Date | Course & race | Trip | Going | Pos | OR | Jockey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 May 12 | CorkNiall McCarthy Memorial Handicap Hurdle · 2m4f · Good | 2m4f | Good | 3/15 | 95 | Phillip Enright |
| 9 May 10 | KillarneyKelly Brothers Farm Modernisation Limited Handicap Hurdle (81-116) · 2m4f · Good | 2m4f | Good | 8/17 | 105 | Mr D Roche |
| 17 Jul 09 | KilbegganColm Quinn Bmw Athlone Handicap Hurdle (81-116) · 2m3f · Good | 2m3f | Good | 4/15 | 105 | Mr D Roche |
| 12 Jun 09 | ClonmelCahir Motor Company Hyundai Handicap Hurdle (81-109) · 2m · Firm | 2m | Firm | 2/13 | 101 | Mr D Roche |
| 28 Jul 08 | GalwayG.P.T. Dublin Handicap Hurdle (81-123) · 2m · Good | 2m | Good | 12/20 | 105 | Denis O'Regan |
| 17 Jul 08 | Killarney (IRE)Dawn Milk Run Handicap Hurdle · 2m1f · Good | 2m1f | Good | 6/14 | 105 | Phillip Enright |
| 4 Jul 08 | BellewstownEddies Hardware (qr) Race · 1m4f150y · Good To Firm | 1m4f150y | Good To Firm | 4/15 | 68 | Mr D Roche |
| 13 Jun 08 | ClonmelHyundai Commercial Handicap Hurdle (81-109) · 2m · Firm | 2m | Firm | 3/16 | 102 | Mr D Roche |
| 31 May 08 | TramoreWaterford & Tramore Directors (Ladies) Maiden · 1m4f · Good To Firm | 1m4f | Good To Firm | 2/12 | 68 | Mrs Pauline Condon |
| 23 Apr 08 | Punchestownthree.ie Novice Chase · 2m2f · Good To Yielding | 2m2f | Good To Yielding | 8/14 | 112 | Roger Loughran |
| 14 Apr 08 | TramoreSaltan Properties Handicap Hurdle (81-109) · 2m · Good | 2m | Good | 6/16 | 103 | Mr D Roche |
| 18 Nov 07 | Punchestown (IRE) Grade 2Volkswagen Craddockstown Novice Chase · 2m · Soft To Heavy | 2m | Soft To Heavy | 4/5 | – | Roger Loughran |
Heron Island as a stallion
In our records: 336 runners, 121 winners (36%), 12 black-type winners including 1 at the top level, 10 more placed in black type. Runners foaled 2000–2009.
His best
Black Hercules Grade 1 OR 158 · Blue Heron Grade 2 OR 155 · Rathvinden Grade 2 OR 154 · Ordo Ab Chao Grade 2 OR 145 · Killyglass Grade 2 OR 123 · Bishops Road Grade 3 OR 154
The dam: Running Kiss by Deep Run
No runs on our British and Irish records (unraced, or raced abroad). Dam of 0 winners from 2 other runners.
The dam’s other foals
| Horse | Runs | Wins | Best |
|---|---|---|---|
| Molly Platts (IRE) 2004 mare · by Heron Island (full sibling) | 2 | 0 | – |
| Perfect Model (IRE) 2003 mare · by Heron Island (full sibling) | 5 | 0 | – |
Joys Island in the sale ring
| Sale | Result | Bought by | Sold by |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 Goffs June SaleLot 522 · as a in training | €34,000Roche | Roche | The Cedars Stables |
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.