So Factual (USA)

1st - G1 Nunthorpe Stakes - York, UK - 17 August 1995
1st - G1 Nunthorpe Stakes - York, UK - 17 August 1995
Foal date
04/03/1990Gender
HorseColour
BaySire
Known Fact (USA)
Dam
Sookera (USA)
Trainer
Saeed bin Suroor Breeder
Juddmonte Farms
Career earnings
$526,631.08Results
Pedigree
Comments
Starts10Wins5Placed4
Date | Result | Racecourse | Race details |
---|---|---|---|
17/12/1995 | 3rd | Nakayama (JPN) | Sprinters' Stakes (Grade 1) 3yo+ |
17/08/1995 | 1st | York (GB) | Nunthorpe Stakes Class A (Group 1) 2yo+ |
13/07/1995 | 7th | Newmarket (July) (GB) | July Cup Class A (Group 1) 3yo+ |
22/06/1995 | 1st | Ascot (GB) | Cork And Orrery Stakes Class A (Group 3) 3yo+ |
18/05/1995 | 2nd | York (GB) | Duke Of York Stakes Class A (Group 3) 3yo+ |
16/06/1994 | 2nd | Ascot (GB) | Cork And Orrery Stakes Class A (Group 3) 3yo+ |
06/03/1994 | 1st | Nad Al Sheba (UAE) | Thoroughbred Handicap |
20/02/1994 | 1st | Nad Al Sheba (UAE) | Thoroughbred Handicap |
03/02/1994 | 1st | Nad Al Sheba (UAE) | Thoroughbred Handicap |
21/01/1994 | 2nd | Abu Dhabi (UAE) | HH The President Cup (Dirt) Conditions |
So Factual (USA) | Known Fact (USA) | In Reality (USA) | Intentionally (USA) |
1956 | |||
1964 | My Dear Girl (GB) | ||
1957 | |||
1977 | Tamerett (GB) | Tim Tam (USA) | |
1955 | |||
1962 | Mixed Marriage (GB) | ||
1952 | |||
1990 | Sookera (USA) | Roberto (USA) | Hail To Reason (USA) |
1958 | |||
1969 | Bramalea (USA) | ||
1959 | |||
1975 | Tirule (NZ) | Ruling I (USA) | |
1986 | |||
1981 | Tile (GB) | ||
1971 |
So Factual was trained by Guy Harwood at two and three and his two wins included the Listed European Free Handicap at Newmarket; joined Godolphin in 1994 and, having won three times on dirt at Nad Al Sheba, finished runner-up in the Group 3 Cork And Orrery Stakes at Royal Ascot; went one better in the same race on his second start in 1995 and then went on to enjoy his finest hour in the Group 1 Nunthorpe Stakes at York two months later; he was effective from 5f to 7f and his best form came on fast ground and on dirt