Desert Heather

(Ireland)
Country
Ireland
Foal Date
2016-01-01
Sex
mare
Colour
bay
Sire
Cloudings
Dam
Heather Feather
Sire of Dam
Snurge
Home Track
Cork
Prize Money
$23,393
Trainer
R Sweeney
Owner
H Gettings
About

Desert Heather is an 8-year-old bay mare from Ireland, trained by R. Sweeney, who operates out of Cork. She is sired by Cloudings and her dam is Heather Feather. Throughout her career, Desert Heather has won 6 races. Her most notable victory came on May 12, 2023, at Kilbeggan, where she was ridden by M.P. O’Connor and triumphed in the $18,319.00 Moyvore Whiskey Vault Handicap Hurdle, beating Desertmore House. She has proven to be a profitable horse for bettors, yielding a 32 percent return on investment for those who backed her throughout her racing journey.