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{{Infobox thoroughbred racehorse
{{Short description|Irish-bred Thoroughbred racehorse}}
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{{Infobox racehorse
| horsename = Further Flight
| horsename = Further Flight
| image =<!-- Deleted image removed: [[Image:Furtherflight in retirement 1.jpg]] -->
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| record = 70: 24-7-7
| record = 70: 24-7-7
| earnings = £514,021
| earnings = £514,021
| race = [[Ebor Handicap]] (1990)<br>[[Jockey Club Cup]] (1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995)<br>[[Goodwood Cup]] (1991, 1992)<br>[[St. Simon Stakes]] (1991)<br> [[Doncaster Cup]] (1992)
| race = [[Ebor Handicap]] (1990)<br />[[Jockey Club Cup]] (1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995)<br />[[Goodwood Cup]] (1991, 1992)<br />[[St. Simon Stakes]] (1991)<br /> [[Doncaster Cup]] (1992)
| awards= [[Cartier Champion Older Horse|European Champion Older Horse]] (1995)
| awards= [[Cartier Champion Older Horse|European Champion Older Horse]] (1995)
| honours = [[Barry Hills Further Flight Stakes]] at [[Nottingham Racecourse]]
| honours =
|updated= June 22, 2007
|updated= June 22, 2007
}}
}}
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== Background==
== Background==


Further Flight was foaled in Ireland in 1986, sired by the [[Prix du Moulin de Longchamp]] winner Pharly out of the [[Cambridgeshire Handicap]] winner Flying Nelly, from whom he inherited his grey coat.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.racingpost.com/horses/horse_home_popup.sd?horse_id=44301#topHorseTabs=horse_pedigree&bottomHorseTabs=horse_form |title=Further Flight |publisher=Racing Post |date= |accessdate=2011-09-04}}</ref> He became a favourite of the British racing public, competing in and winning long-distance events in a career that lasted from 1988 to 1998. He was trained throughout his career by Barry Hills and ridden in 64 of his 70 starts by [[Michael Hills (jockey)|Michael Hills]].
Further Flight was foaled in Ireland in 1986, sired by the [[Prix du Moulin de Longchamp]] winner Pharly out of the [[Cambridgeshire Handicap]] winner Flying Nelly, from whom he inherited his grey coat.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.racingpost.com/profile/horse/44301/further-flight |title=Further Flight |publisher=Racing Post |date= |accessdate=2011-09-04}}</ref> He became a favourite of the British racing public, competing in and winning long-distance events in a career that lasted from 1988 to 1998. He was trained throughout his career by Barry Hills and ridden in 64 of his 70 starts by [[Michael Hills (jockey)|Michael Hills]].


==Racing career==
==Racing career==
Further Flight did not appear on the racecourse until the autumn of 1988 when he ran down the field in a minor event at Chepstow. As a three-year-old he ran four times, winning once at Ayr. As a four-year-old he emerged as a top-class staying handicapper winning four races including the [[Ebor Handicap]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.racingpost.com/horses/result_home.sd?race_id=101627&r_date=1990-08-22&popup=yes#results_top_tabs=re_&results_bottom_tabs=ANALYSIS |title=Results from the 3.10 race at YORK - 22 August 1990 |publisher=Racing Post |date= |accessdate=2011-09-04}}</ref> and finishing second in the [[Cesarewitch Handicap]] in which he attempted to give seventeen pounds to the winner.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.racingpost.com/horses/result_home.sd?race_id=102733&r_date=1990-10-20&popup=yes#results_top_tabs=re_&results_bottom_tabs=ANALYSIS |title=Results from the 3.45 race at NEWMARKET - 20 October 1990 |publisher=Racing Post |date= |accessdate=2011-09-04}}</ref>
Further Flight did not appear on the racecourse until the autumn of 1988 when he ran down the field in a minor event at Chepstow. As a three-year-old he ran four times, winning once at Ayr. As a four-year-old he emerged as a top-class staying handicapper winning four races including the [[Ebor Handicap]]<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.racingpost.com/results/107/york/1990-08-22/101627 |title=Results from the 3.10 race at YORK - 22 August 1990 |publisher=Racing Post |date= |accessdate=2011-09-04}}</ref> and finishing second in the [[Cesarewitch Handicap]] in which he attempted to give seventeen pounds to the winner.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.racingpost.com/results/38/newmarket/1990-10-20/102733 |title=Results from the 3.45 race at NEWMARKET - 20 October 1990 |publisher=Racing Post |date= |accessdate=2011-09-04}}</ref>


In 1991 he won five of his eight races starting with two handicaps before moving up to [[Conditions races|Group class]] to win the Goodwood Cup,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.racingpost.com/horses/result_home.sd?race_id=105970&r_date=1991-08-01&popup=yes#results_top_tabs=re_&results_bottom_tabs=ANALYSIS |title=Results from the 3.10 race at GOODWOOD - 1 August 1991 |publisher=Racing Post |date= |accessdate=2011-09-04}}</ref> St Simon Stakes and his first Jockey Club Cup. He also finished first in the [[Prix Kergorlay]] but lost the race after a Steward's Inquiry.
In 1991 he won five of his eight races starting with two handicaps before moving up to [[Conditions races|Group class]] to win the Goodwood Cup,<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.racingpost.com/results/21/goodwood/1991-08-01/105970 |title=Results from the 3.10 race at GOODWOOD - 1 August 1991 |publisher=Racing Post |date= |accessdate=2011-09-04}}</ref> St Simon Stakes and his first Jockey Club Cup. He also finished first in the [[Prix Kergorlay]] but lost the race after a Steward's Inquiry.


In 1992, he was at his peak. A run of four consecutive Group race wins saw him add wins in the Doncaster Cup and Lonsdale Stakes to repeat victories in the Goodwood Cup and Jockey Club Cup.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.racingpost.com/horses/result_home.sd?race_id=112219&r_date=1992-10-03&popup=yes#results_top_tabs=re_&results_bottom_tabs=ANALYSIS |title=Results from the 4.15 race at NEWMARKET - 3 October 1992 |publisher=Racing Post |date= |accessdate=2011-09-04}}</ref>
In 1992, he was at his peak. A run of four consecutive Group race wins saw him add wins in the Doncaster Cup and Lonsdale Stakes to repeat victories in the Goodwood Cup and Jockey Club Cup.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.racingpost.com/results/38/newmarket/1992-10-03/112219 |title=Results from the 4.15 race at NEWMARKET - 3 October 1992 |publisher=Racing Post |date= |accessdate=2011-09-04}}</ref>


As a seven-year-old in 1993 he captured a second Lonsdale Stakes and a third Jockey Club Cup. 1994 brought a fourth Jockey Club Cup<ref name="racingpost1994">{{cite web|url=http://www.racingpost.com/horses/result_home.sd?race_id=122410&r_date=1994-10-01&popup=yes#results_top_tabs=re_&results_bottom_tabs=ANALYSIS |title=Jockey Club Cup 1993 |publisher=Racing Post |date= |accessdate=2011-09-04}}</ref> and a win in a listed event at Newmarket.
As a seven-year-old in 1993 he captured a second Lonsdale Stakes and a third Jockey Club Cup. 1994 brought a fourth Jockey Club Cup<ref name="racingpost1994">{{cite web|url=https://www.racingpost.com/results/38/newmarket/1994-10-01/122410 |title=Jockey Club Cup 1993 |publisher=Racing Post |date= |accessdate=2011-09-04}}</ref> and a win in a listed event at Newmarket.


By 1995, it was clear that his very best days were behind him, but wins at Haydock and Doncaster were followed by a fifth victory in the Jockey Club Cup.<ref name="racingpost1994"/> Further Flight continued to race for another three seasons, winning once in each of them, and putting in a number of good placed efforts, including a third place as an eleven-year-old in the 1997 Jockey Club Cup.
By 1995, it was clear that his very best days were behind him, but wins at Haydock and Doncaster were followed by a fifth victory in the Jockey Club Cup.<ref name="racingpost1994"/> Further Flight continued to race for another three seasons, winning once in each of them, and putting in a number of good placed efforts, including a third place as an eleven-year-old in the 1997 Jockey Club Cup.
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==Retirement==
==Retirement==


Further Flight was retired in 1998. As a gelding, he had no stud career but had an active retirement at the home of his former jockey Michael Hills. He died after suffering a paddock injury to his hind leg in July 2001.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/horseracing/3009788/Further-Flight-put-down.html |title=Further Flight put down |publisher=Telegraph.co.uk |date=2001-07-29 |accessdate=2011-08-28}}</ref>
Further Flight was retired in 1998. As a gelding, he had no stud career but had an active retirement at the home of his former jockey Michael Hills. He died after suffering a paddock injury to his hind leg in July 2001.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/horseracing/3009788/Further-Flight-put-down.html |title=Further Flight put down |publisher=Telegraph.co.uk |date=2001-07-29 |accessdate=2011-08-28}}</ref>


==Assessment==
==Assessment==
Further Flight was named [[Cartier Champion Older Horse|Top Older Horse]] in the 1995 [[Cartier Racing Awards]]. The Further Flight Stakes, named in his honour, has been [[Conditions races|listed race]] run since 2001 at [[Nottingham Racecourse|Nottingham]] in April.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.horseracebase.com/horseracinghistories.php?number=484 |title=Nottingham, Further Flight Stakes |publisher=Horseracebase.com |date= |accessdate=2011-09-04}}</ref>
Further Flight was named [[Cartier Champion Older Horse|Top Older Horse]] in the 1995 [[Cartier Racing Awards]]. Since 1999 the [[Further Flight Stakes]], named in his honour, has been run at [[Nottingham Racecourse|Nottingham]] in April over 1 mile and 6 furlongs. The race has held [[Conditions races|Listed]] status since 2003.


His longevity and consistency, combined with his distinctive racing style and easily recognisable grey coat made him a popular favourite. On his retirement Barry Hills said, "You could live a lifetime and never have a horse like him again".<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.famousracehorses.co.uk/fflight.htm |title=Further Flight |publisher=famousracehorses |date= |accessdate=2012-07-02}}</ref>
His longevity and consistency, combined with his distinctive racing style and easily recognisable grey coat made him a popular favourite. On his retirement Barry Hills said, "You could live a lifetime and never have a horse like him again".<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.famousracehorses.co.uk/fflight.htm |archive-url=https://archive.today/20120804030458/http://www.famousracehorses.co.uk/fflight.htm |url-status=dead |archive-date=2012-08-04 |title=Further Flight |publisher=famousracehorses |accessdate=2012-07-02 }}</ref>


==Pedigree==
==Pedigree==
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|mff = Tenareze
|mff = Tenareze
|mfm = Namagua
|mfm = Namagua
|mmf = Bleep=Bleep
|mmf = Bleep-Bleep
|mmm = Japhette
|mmm = Japhette
|ffff = [[Nearctic (horse)|Nearctic]]
|ffff = [[Nearctic (horse)|Nearctic]]
|fffm = [[Natalma]]
|fffm = [[Natalma]]
|ffmf = Court Martial
|ffmf = [[Court Martial (horse)|Court Martial]]
|ffmm = Barra
|ffmm = Barra
|fmff = Mourne
|fmff = Mourne
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Latest revision as of 09:12, 14 April 2022

Further Flight
SirePharly
GrandsireLyphard
DamFlying Nelly
DamsireNelcius
SexGelding
Foaled1986
CountryIreland
ColourGrey
BreederSimon Wingfield Digby
OwnerSimon Wingfield Digby
TrainerBarry Hills
Record70: 24-7-7
Earnings£514,021
Major wins
Ebor Handicap (1990)
Jockey Club Cup (1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995)
Goodwood Cup (1991, 1992)
St. Simon Stakes (1991)
Doncaster Cup (1992)
Awards
European Champion Older Horse (1995)
Honours
Barry Hills Further Flight Stakes at Nottingham Racecourse
Last updated on June 22, 2007

Further Flight (3 May 1986 – July 2001) was an Irish-bred, British-trained thoroughbred racehorse best known for winning the Jockey Club Cup for five successive years. In a career which lasted from October 1988 until October 1998, he ran seventy times and won twenty-four races. In 1995, Further Flight was voted European Champion Older Horse at the Cartier Racing Awards. He is the only horse to win the same European Group race five times.

Background

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Further Flight was foaled in Ireland in 1986, sired by the Prix du Moulin de Longchamp winner Pharly out of the Cambridgeshire Handicap winner Flying Nelly, from whom he inherited his grey coat.[1] He became a favourite of the British racing public, competing in and winning long-distance events in a career that lasted from 1988 to 1998. He was trained throughout his career by Barry Hills and ridden in 64 of his 70 starts by Michael Hills.

Racing career

[edit]

Further Flight did not appear on the racecourse until the autumn of 1988 when he ran down the field in a minor event at Chepstow. As a three-year-old he ran four times, winning once at Ayr. As a four-year-old he emerged as a top-class staying handicapper winning four races including the Ebor Handicap[2] and finishing second in the Cesarewitch Handicap in which he attempted to give seventeen pounds to the winner.[3]

In 1991 he won five of his eight races starting with two handicaps before moving up to Group class to win the Goodwood Cup,[4] St Simon Stakes and his first Jockey Club Cup. He also finished first in the Prix Kergorlay but lost the race after a Steward's Inquiry.

In 1992, he was at his peak. A run of four consecutive Group race wins saw him add wins in the Doncaster Cup and Lonsdale Stakes to repeat victories in the Goodwood Cup and Jockey Club Cup.[5]

As a seven-year-old in 1993 he captured a second Lonsdale Stakes and a third Jockey Club Cup. 1994 brought a fourth Jockey Club Cup[6] and a win in a listed event at Newmarket.

By 1995, it was clear that his very best days were behind him, but wins at Haydock and Doncaster were followed by a fifth victory in the Jockey Club Cup.[6] Further Flight continued to race for another three seasons, winning once in each of them, and putting in a number of good placed efforts, including a third place as an eleven-year-old in the 1997 Jockey Club Cup.

Retirement

[edit]

Further Flight was retired in 1998. As a gelding, he had no stud career but had an active retirement at the home of his former jockey Michael Hills. He died after suffering a paddock injury to his hind leg in July 2001.[7]

Assessment

[edit]

Further Flight was named Top Older Horse in the 1995 Cartier Racing Awards. Since 1999 the Further Flight Stakes, named in his honour, has been run at Nottingham in April over 1 mile and 6 furlongs. The race has held Listed status since 2003.

His longevity and consistency, combined with his distinctive racing style and easily recognisable grey coat made him a popular favourite. On his retirement Barry Hills said, "You could live a lifetime and never have a horse like him again".[8]

Pedigree

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Pedigree of Further Flight (IRE), grey gelding, 1986[9]
Sire
Pharly (FRA)
1974 		Lyphard
1969 		Northern Dancer Nearctic
Natalma
Goofed Court Martial
Barra
Comely
1966　 		Boran Mourne
Bethora
Princess Commene Beau Prince
Commemoration
Dam
Flying Nelly (IRE)
1970 		Nelcius
1963　 		Tenareze Goyama
La Taglioni
Namagua Fontenay
Namesake
Flying By
1964 		Bleep-Bleep Hard Sauce
Curtsey
Japhette Vilmorin
Port Beam (Family: 3-n)

References

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  1. ^ "Further Flight". Racing Post. Retrieved 4 September 2011.
  2. ^ "Results from the 3.10 race at YORK - 22 August 1990". Racing Post. Retrieved 4 September 2011.
  3. ^ "Results from the 3.45 race at NEWMARKET - 20 October 1990". Racing Post. Retrieved 4 September 2011.
  4. ^ "Results from the 3.10 race at GOODWOOD - 1 August 1991". Racing Post. Retrieved 4 September 2011.
  5. ^ "Results from the 4.15 race at NEWMARKET - 3 October 1992". Racing Post. Retrieved 4 September 2011.
  6. ^ a b "Jockey Club Cup 1993". Racing Post. Retrieved 4 September 2011.
  7. ^ "Further Flight put down". Telegraph.co.uk. 29 July 2001. Retrieved 28 August 2011.
  8. ^ "Further Flight". famousracehorses. Archived from the original on 4 August 2012. Retrieved 2 July 2012.
  9. ^ "Further Flight pedigree". equineline.com. 8 May 2012. Retrieved 2 July 2012.
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