Never Dark
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Never Dark is an 8yo b from United Kingdom trained by I Jardine, Carrutherstown. It is sired by the stallion No Nay Never out of the dam Dark Missile. Never Dark has won 9 races in its career so far. On 30th Sep 2023 at Haydock, Never Dark achieved its most notable victory to date, taking the prize in the $30924 Cavani.co.uk The Dapper Dash For Cash Handicap.
Race Record
| Event Summary | Runner Stats | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Haydock 18-Oct-24 m R4 CL4 Hcp, Winning Time: 01:43.950, SP: 17/2 Led, driven over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, lost 2nd towards finish, no extra | T Marquand 62.1kg 3.00L | 3 (8) |
| Nottingham 17-Oct-24 1013m HEAVY R6 Hcp (of $9,450), Winning Time: 01:02.750, SP: 16/1 Close up, led after 2f, ridden and headed over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong | A Jary 57.6kg, Cd 0 4.25L | 5 (9) |
| Hamilton 30-Sep-24 1012m SOFT R5 Hcp $8,898 (of $8,898), Winning Time: 01:01.230, SP: 11/4 Made all, ridden over 1f out, ran on well, comfortably | A Jary 57.2kg | 1 (8) |
| Haydock 28-Sep-24 1005m SOFT R4 Hcp (of $30,924), Winning Time: 01:02.910, SP: 10/1 Led narrowly, pushed along 2f out, soon headed, dropped away 1f out | A Jary 52.2kg, Cd 0 4.50L | 7 (10) |
| Ayr 21-Sep-24 1207m GOOD R3 Hcp (of $33,501), Winning Time: 01:08.900, SP: 80/1 Raced near side, led that group and well on terms with far side, headed in group 2f out, ridden and lost 2nd in group over 1f out, chased leaders, weakened inside final furlong | B Loughnane 58.5kg, Cd 0 7.75L | 11 (22) |
| Haydock 06-Sep-24 1005m SOFT R2 Hcp (of $6,281), Winning Time: 00:58.440, SP: 14/1 Led near side group, pushed along over 2f out, soon lost position | B Garritty 62.6kg, Cd 0 10.25L | 11 (13) |
| York 21-Aug-24 1087m GOOD R1 Hcp (of $61,848), Winning Time: 01:02.150, SP: 100/1 Close up far side, ridden and weakened 2f out | A Jary 52.6kg, Cd 0 6.50L | 17 (22) |
| Hamilton 04-Aug-24 1012m GOOD R4 Hcp $453 (of $15,462), Winning Time: 00:56.960, SP: 8/1 Quickly away, led, ridden over 1f out, headed entering final furlong, soon lost 2nd, weakened final 100 yards | A Jary 54.9kg, Cd 0 3.00L | 6 (6) |
| Wolverhampton 01-Aug-24 1225m GOOD R8 Hcp $8,460 (of $18,039), Winning Time: 01:13.450, SP: 14/1 Led, headed over 3f out, tracked winner, riddn 2f out, stayed on towards finish | J Peate 62.6kg 0.50L | 2 (13) |
| York 27-Jul-24 1005m GOOD R1 Hcp (of $12,885), Winning Time: 00:59.560, SP: 28/1 Close up, ridden over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong | D Mcmenamin 74.8kg, Cd 0 3.25L | 9 (18) |
| York 12-Jul-24 1005m SOFT R6 Hcp (of $10,468), Winning Time: 01:00.050, SP: 15/2 Raced near side of group, chased leader, ridden inside final 2f, soon lost 2nd, weakened over 1f out | B Garritty 60.8kg, Cd 0 5.25L | 8 (11) |
| Nottingham 07-Jul-24 1013m GOOD R3 Hcp $5,234 (of $5,234), Winning Time: 00:59.750, SP: 11/2 Raced near side of group, made all, ridden and clear over 1f out, edged right inside final furlong, unchallenged | B Garritty 59kg | 1 (7) |
| Newcastle 29-Jun-24 1005m GOOD R2 Hcp $1,104 (of $4,711), Winning Time: 01:00.030, SP: 9/1 Led, headed over 2f out, rallied well to dispute lead 1f out, headed final strides | B Loughnane 61.2kg 0.50L | 3 (14) |
| Hamilton 27-Jun-24 1012m GOOD R4 Hcp $2,086 (of $8,898), Winning Time: 00:59.690, SP: 10/1 Chased leaders near side rail, ridden and kept on in 3rd inside final furlong, not pace of leading duo | M Tabti 59kg 3.25L | 3 (8) |
| Chester 15-Jun-24 1019m SOFT R2 Hcp $1,492 (of $12,740), Winning Time: 01:02.470, SP: 40/1 Led, ridden and headed over 1f out, no extra and lost two places inside final furlong | J Peate 59kg, Cd 0 2.50L | 4 (11) |
| Hamilton 03-Jun-24 1012m GOOD R4 Hcp (of $38,655), Winning Time: 00:57.630, SP: 80/1 Led, headed over 2f out, weakened inside final furlong | A Jary 55.8kg, Cd 0 9.25L | 12 (15) |
| York 25-May-24 1005m SOFT R3 Hcp (of $25,770), Winning Time: 00:58.510, SP: 100/1 Prominent, pushed along over 2f out and weakened quickly | A Jary 52.2kg, Cd 0 14.75L | 12 (12) |
| Wolverhampton 24-Nov-23 1025m GOOD R8 Hcp (of $7,956) Barrier 5, Winning Time: 01:00.200, SP: 9/1 Chased leaders out wide, weakened pushed along and outpaced turning in, weakened final furlong | J Peate 59kg, Cd 0 5.25L | 7 (7) |
| Catterick 21-Oct-23 1005m HEAVY R4 Hcp (of $20,616) Barrier 7, Winning Time: 01:03.150, SP: 9/1 Disputed early, headed at 1st furlong but stayed close up, ridden well before 1f out, weakened quickly and dropped to last inside final furlong | A Jary 56.7kg, Cd 0 11.25L | 9 (11) |
| York 14-Oct-23 1005m SOFT R6 Hcp (of $10,800) Barrier 4, Winning Time: 01:01.580, SP: 6/1 Led, ridden and headed over 1f out, weakened final furlong | A Jary 56.2kg, Cd 0 6.00L | 5 (14) |
| Haydock 30-Sep-23 1005m SOFT R2 Hcp $30,924 (of $30,924) Barrier 4, Winning Time: 01:01.470, SP: 8/1 Made all, ridden 1f out, ran on strongly, always doing enough | A Jary 51.7kg | 1 (9) |
| Ayr 23-Sep-23 1207m SOFT R3 Hcp (of $33,501) Barrier 21, Winning Time: 01:10.580, SP: 100/1 Switched left from near side to race centre, led group, headed over 1f out, no extra inside final 75 yards | B Wilkie 58.5kg, Cd 0 4.50L | 7 (25) |
| Southwell 14-Sep-23 1000m GOOD R6 Hcp (of $25,770) Barrier 8, Winning Time: 00:57.100, SP: 18/1 Chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, weakened inside final furlong | D Probert 55.8kg, Cd 0 4.50L | 9 (14) |
| Hamilton 26-Aug-23 1012m SOFT R6 Hcp $10,308 (of $10,308) Barrier 2, Winning Time: 01:00.590, SP: 12/1 Made all, ridden over 1f out, ran on | W Pyle 59.9kg | 1 (7) |
| Hamilton 15-Aug-23 1212m SOFT R5 CL4Hcp (of $5,627) Barrier 6, Winning Time: 01:12.890, SP: 20/1 Prominent near side of group, ridden and weakened over 1f out, beaten when hung right final furlong | J Peate 63.5kg, Cd 0 8.75L | 6 (6) |
| Musselburgh 05-Aug-23 1006m GOOD R5 CL3Hcp (of $10,308) Barrier 2, Winning Time: 00:59.830, SP: 22/1 In touch in mid-division, outpaced and no impression over 1f out | J Peate 57.6kg, Cd 0 6.75L | 7 (9) |
| Wolverhampton 05-Jan-23 1025m SYNTHETIC R7 CL5Hcp $4,187 (of $4,187) Barrier 4, Winning Time: 01:00.680, SP: 7/2 Close up, pushed along to chase leader over 1f out, ridden to challenge inside final furlong, ran on to lead close home | J Peate 61.2kg | 1 (8) |
| Southwell 21-Dec-22 1000m SYNTHETIC R1 CL5Hcp (of $4,536) Barrier 2, Winning Time: 00:57.810, SP: 9/2 In touch, headway 2f out, ridden and every chance approaching final furlong, kept on same pace | J Peate 61.7kg, Cd 0 2.75L | 5 (10) |
| Southwell 10-Dec-22 1000m SYNTHETIC R3 CL5Hcp $2,129 (of $4,536) Barrier 8, Winning Time: 00:57.230, SP: 4/1 Chased leaders, ridden over 1f out, went 2nd inside final furlong, unable to challenge winner, kept on | J Peate 61.7kg 0.50L | 2 (10) |
| Wolverhampton 30-Nov-22 1025m SYNTHETIC R3 CL5Hcp $4,536 (of $4,536) Barrier 5, Winning Time: 01:00.500, SP: 7/2 Chased leader, led over 1f out, ran on well | J Peate 59.4kg | 1 (7) |
| Newcastle 16-Nov-22 1005m SYNTHETIC R6 CL5Hcp (of $4,536) Barrier 9, Winning Time: 00:58.820, SP: 5/1 Prominent, took keen hold, led over 2f out, headed over 1f out, no extra final 100 yards | J Peate 59.4kg, Cd 0 3.50L | 6 (11) |
| Newcastle 25-Oct-22 1005m SYNTHETIC R8 CL5Hcp (of $4,536) Barrier 13, Winning Time: 00:59.580, SP: 7/1 Tracked leaders, led 2f out, ridden and headed inside final furlong, no extra towards finish | P Mathers 59.4kg, Cd 0 2.50L | 9 (14) |
| Pontefract 17-Oct-22 1008m SOFT R8 CL4Hcp $1,319 (of $11,000) Barrier 9, Winning Time: 01:03.980, SP: 10/1 Led, ridden over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, no extra and lost 2nd towards finish | J Peate 56.2kg 1.25L | 3 (12) |
| Musselburgh 10-Oct-22 1006m SOFT R7 CL5Hcp (of $7,500) Barrier 4, Winning Time: 01:01.710, SP: 6/1 Mid-division, ridden over 1f out, ran on one pace | J Peate 60.8kg, Cd 0 2.75L | 7 (12) |
| Newcastle 01-Oct-22 1005m SYNTHETIC R8 CL5Hcp $1,065 (of $9,000) Barrier 6, Winning Time: 00:58.880, SP: 18/1 Tracked leaders, pushed along to lead over 1f out, ridden and headed inside final furlong | J Peate 61.2kg 2.25L | 3 (14) |
| Ayr 15-Sep-22 1005m GOOD R3 CL5Hcp $469 (of $8,000) Barrier 3, Winning Time: 00:59.600, SP: 4/1 Prominent far side, led 2f out, headed over 1f out, lost 2nd close home | D Tudhope 63kg, Cd 0 0.75L | 4 (21) |
| Doncaster 08-Sep-22 1136m SOFT R7 CL5Hcp $2,180 (of $9,200) Barrier 1, Winning Time: 01:07.560, SP: 11/1 Soon led, ridden over 1f out, kept on, headed final strides | J Peate 61.7kg | 2 (13) |
| Haydock 02-Sep-22 1005m GOOD R4 CL4Hcp (of $12,500) Barrier 5, Winning Time: 00:57.750, SP: 14/1 Slowly away, midfield, pushed along over 2f out, weakened inside final furlong | Z Wheatley 59.9kg, Cd 0 5.75L | 9 (11) |
| Newcastle 26-Aug-22 1005m SYNTHETIC R7 CL3Hcp (of $50,000) Barrier 2, Winning Time: 00:59.790, SP: 28/1 In touch, ridden and weakened over 1f out | A Mullen 55.8kg, Cd 0 5.25L | 10 (10) |
| Carlisle 10-Aug-22 1005m GOOD R4 CL4Hcp $3,017 (of $12,500) Barrier 9, Winning Time: 01:00.720, SP: 18/1 Prominent, led 2f out, pushed along over 1f out, ridden inside final furlong, stayed on but headed final stride | A Mullen 59.4kg | 2 (9) |
| Ayr 18-Jul-22 1207m GOOD R5 CL3Hcp (of $30,000) Barrier 4, Winning Time: 01:10.830, SP: 33/1 Led, ridden over 1f out, headed entering final furlong, weakened towards finish | A Mullen 58.1kg, Cd 0 4.75L | 9 (10) |
| Ayr 18-Jun-22 1005m GOOD R1 CL4Hcp (of $11,000) Barrier 11, Winning Time: 01:00.790, SP: 20/1 Handy, ridden well over 1f out, weakened quickly | A Mullen 61.7kg, Cd 0 12.50L | 10 (10) |
| Musselburgh 04-Jun-22 1006m GOOD R4 CL2Hcp (of $50,000) Barrier 6, Winning Time: 00:58.290, SP: 33/1 Towards rear, never on terms | A Mullen 53.5kg, Cd 0 13.25L | 13 (13) |
| Haydock 26-May-22 1005m SOFT R5 CL4Hcp (of $12,500) Barrier 3, Winning Time: 01:00.590, SP: 6/1 Slowly into stride and awkwardly away, headway far side of group halfway, ridden and weakened over 1f out | C Lee 60.3kg, Cd 0 7.00L | 7 (8) |
| Haydock 15-Oct-21 1207m SOFT R3 CL3Hcp (of $15,000) Barrier 3, Winning Time: 01:14.110, SP: 12/1 Mid-division far side of group, headway chasing leaders 2f out, ridden and weakened final furlong | A Mullen 56.7kg, Cd 0 4.75L | 8 (17) |
| Musselburgh 11-Oct-21 1006m SOFT R5 CL4Hcp $4,752 (of $10,000) Barrier 8, Winning Time: 01:01.910, SP: 10/3 Made virtually all, ridden over 1f out, kept on final furlong, won going away | A Mullen 60.3kg | 1 (9) |
| Haydock 25-Sep-21 1207m GOOD R5 CL3Hcp (of $15,000) Barrier 3, Winning Time: 01:11.710, SP: 9/2 Edgy in stalls, quickly away, led, ridden and headed 1f out, no impression when lost 2nd final 100 yards, weakened towards finish | T Eaves 58.5kg, Cd 0 1.25L | 5 (6) |
| Ayr 17-Sep-21 1207m GOOD R5 CL2Hcp $1,812 (of $30,000) Barrier 1, Winning Time: 01:09.820, SP: 33/1 Handy, ridden and pressed leader over 1f out, every chance 1f out, kept on, no extra closing stages | A Mullen 58.5kg, Cd 0 0.75L | 4 (22) |
| Musselburgh 12-Sep-21 1006m SOFT R4 CL3Hcp $1,648 (of $13,000) Barrier 3, Winning Time: 00:59.620, SP: 6/1 Chased leaders on outside, headway approaching final furlong and every chance, could not go pace of leaders in 3rd | A Mullen 55.8kg 2.25L | 3 (6) |
| Haydock 03-Sep-21 1005m GOOD R4 CL4Hcp (of $10,000) Barrier 4, Winning Time: 00:57.950, SP: 11/2 Chased leaders, ridden to challenge over 1f out, every chance inside final furlong, no extra towards finish | A Mullen 60.3kg, Cd 0 1.50L | 6 (10) |
| Musselburgh 20-Aug-21 1006m GOOD R3 CL5Hcp $3,672 (of $8,000) Barrier 6, Winning Time: 00:59.710, SP: 15/2 Tracked leaders, ridden to lead inside final furlong, ran on | A Mullen 60.8kg | 1 (8) |
| Musselburgh 25-Jul-21 1006m GOOD CL4Hcp (of $12,885), Winning Time: 00:57.120, SP: 12/1 Took keen hold, towards rear, ridden 2f out, weakened | A Mullen 60.3kg, Cd 0 8.50L | 17 (17) |
| Musselburgh 30-Jun-21 1006m GOOD R6 CL4Hcp $1,116 (of $10,000) Barrier 10, Winning Time: 00:58.110, SP: 7/4 Led, ridden under 2f out, headed over 1f out and soon outpaced by winner, lost 2nd well inside final furlong and no extra close home | A Mullen 62.6kg 2.75L | 3 (7) |
| Ayr 22-Jun-21 1005m GOOD R4 CL4Hcp $1,021 (of $9,250) Barrier 2, Winning Time: 00:57.750, SP: 15/2 Keen tracked leader, ridden and every chance entering final furlong, not quicken towards finish | A Mullen 61.2kg 1.75L | 3 (8) |
| Musselburgh 05-Jun-21 1006m GOOD R6 CL4Hcp $2,231 (of $10,000) Barrier 4, Winning Time: 00:58.190, SP: 18/1 Took keen hold, tracked leaders, ridden and every chance inside final furlong, stayed on | A Mullen 58.5kg 0.50L | 2 (6) |
| Lingfield 14-Sep-20 1207m GOOD R4 CL4Hcp (of $9,250) Barrier 5, Winning Time: 01:08.600, SP: 6/1 Tracked leaders, ridden 2f out, no extra inside final furlong | D Probert 61.7kg, Cd 0 6.75L | 4 (6) |
| Chelmsford City 04-Sep-20 1005m SYNTHETIC R7 CL4Hcp (of $9,750) Barrier 3, Winning Time: 00:58.170, SP: 11/4 Dwelt in touch, ridden 2f out, not trouble leaders | W Carver 61.7kg, Cd 0 3.75L | 6 (11) |
| York 22-Aug-20 1005m SOFT R7 CL2Hcp (of $30,000) Barrier 10, Winning Time: 00:59.190, SP: 12/1 Close up, ridden over 1f out, weakened final furlong | M Perrault 50.8kg, Cd 0 6.75L | 5 (9) |
| Chelmsford City 05-Jul-20 1207m SYNTHETIC R1 CL3Hcp (of $10,400) Barrier 4, Winning Time: 01:10.920, SP: 5/1 Led early, prominent, driven over 1f out, edged right entering final furlong, kept pn | D Probert 57.6kg, Cd 0 2.00L | 4 (10) |
| Royal Ascot 19-Jun-20 1005m SOFT R1 CL2Hcp (of $35,000) Barrier 1, Winning Time: 01:00.570, SP: 14/1 Raced far side centre, led, headed 2f out, weakened inside final furlong | H Turner 50.8kg, Cd 0 8.50L | 11 (21) |
| Kempton 03-Jun-20 1005m SYNTHETIC R1 CL5Hcp $3,493 (of $5,400) Barrier 2, Winning Time: 00:59.670, SP: 2/1 Made all, ridden over 1f out, kept on well | D Probert 59kg | 1 (10) |
| Wolverhampton 15-Mar-20 1225m SYNTHETIC R7 CL5Md $510 (of $5,300) Barrier 9, Winning Time: 01:13.040, SP: 2/1 Led narrowly, ridden 1f out, headed narrowly inside final furlong, kept on, held near finish | O Murphy 57.2kg 0.50L | 3 (11) |
| Wolverhampton 06-Feb-20 1225m SYNTHETIC R2 CL5Md $1,020 (of $5,300) Barrier 1, Winning Time: 01:13.710, SP: 9/4 Chased leaders, went 2nd over 2f out, kept on, no impression on winner inside final furlong | D Probert 56.7kg 3.25L | 2 (10) |
| Newcastle 18-Jan-20 1207m SYNTHETIC R6 CL4Nv $1,550 (of $8,050) Barrier 4, Winning Time: 01:13.670, SP: 4/5 With leader, slight lead halfway, ridden and headed 1f out, no extra, went 2nd post | G Lee 59.4kg 3.00L | 2 (6) |
| Kempton 05-Dec-19 1207m SYNTHETIC R2 CL5Nv $577 (of $6,000) Barrier 2, Winning Time: 01:12.760, SP: 9/4 Tracked leaders, driven over 2f out, tried to challenge between front pair when not much room over 1f out, soon one pace, no impression in 3rd when edged left inside final furlong | D Probert 59.4kg 3.25L | 3 (10) |