Sparka
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Sparka is a 6yo b unknown from Ireland trained by Manuel Badilla, who is based at . It is sired by the stallion The Gurkha out of the dam Spanish Doll. Sparka is yet to break its maiden status, having not won a race yet from 17 attempts. During its most recent race at Golden Gate Fields on 8th May 2023, Sparka was ridden by Alexander Chavez and finished unplaced, behind the winner Councilwoman Jilly.
Race Record
| Event Summary | Runner Stats | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Golden Gate Fields 08-May-23 1609m GOOD R4 Cl (of $22,000) Barrier 2, Winning Time: 01:38.080 | A Chavez 55.8kg, Cd 0 | UPD (6) |
| Golden Gate Fields 17-Sep-22 1709m GOOD CL (of $3,911), Winning Time: 01:45.440, SP: 17/2 In tight 1/4,up 2nd | P Terrero 53.5kg 3.25L | 2 (9) |
| Golden Gate Fields 28-Aug-22 1609m SYNTHETIC CL (of $1,173), Winning Time: 01:39.280, SP: 5/1 Up close,weakened | S Rivera 53.5kg, Cd 0 4.75L | 7 (8) |
| Pleasanton 03-Jul-22 1673m SYNTHETIC CL (of $400), Winning Time: 01:44.560, SP: 5/1 Inside,bid,flattened | F Alvarado 55.3kg, Cd 0 10.25L | 5 (7) |
| Golden Gate Fields 10-Jun-22 1609m SYNTHETIC CL (of $2,347), Winning Time: 01:39.010, SP: 13/10 2-4wide,no late rally | F Alvarado 54.4kg 6.25L | 3 (6) |
| Golden Gate Fields 22-May-22 1609m SYNTHETIC CL (of $5,511), Winning Time: 01:37.550, SP: 17/10 Inside,no match,2d bst | F Alvarado 54.4kg 5.50L | 2 (6) |
| Golden Gate Fields 01-May-22 1709m SYNTHETIC CL (of $4,000), Winning Time: 01:45.360, SP: 16/5 Bothered 7/8,4w,no bid | P Terrero 55.3kg, Cd 0 7.25L | 4 (6) |
| Lingfield 29-Jan-22 1610m SYNTHETIC R3 Cl5hcp $1,648 (of $7,100) Barrier 7, Winning Time: 01:37.580 | J Mason 53.5kg | 2 (7) |
| Newcastle 21-Jan-22 1613m SYNTHETIC R3 CL5Hcp $412 (of $7,100) Barrier 2, Winning Time: 01:49.300, SP: 11/8 Pulled hard early, chased leader, pushed along 2f out, dropped to last and weakened final furlong | C Murtagh 55.8kg, Cd 0 7.00L | 4 (4) |
| Newcastle 06-Jan-22 1613m SYNTHETIC R7 CL5Hcp $1,648 (of $7,100) Barrier 3, Winning Time: 01:39.250, SP: 7/1 Held up last, not clear run and switched left over 1f out, ridden and ran on inside final furlong, went 2nd final 100 yards, not reach winner | B Mchugh 54.4kg 0.50L | 2 (5) |
| Newcastle 03-Nov-21 1420m SYNTHETIC R5 CL6 $1,268 (of $6,200) Barrier 11, Winning Time: 01:27.420, SP: 11/2 Mid-division, headway from 2f out, went 2nd over 1f out, ran on, challenged well inside final furlong, just lost out | D Nolan 60.3kg | 2 (12) |
| Pontefract 18-Oct-21 1614m SOFT R2 CL5 (of $7,200) Barrier 3, Winning Time: 01:52.240, SP: 25/1 Held up, niggled along under 3f out, some headway over 2f out, no further impression and weakened over 1f out | P Hanagan 53.5kg, Cd 0 20.25L | 12 (16) |
| Musselburgh 20-Aug-21 1611m GOOD R2 CL6 (of $6,000) Barrier 8, Winning Time: 01:42.080, SP: 5/1 Towards rear, pushed along 3f out, never a factor | D Nolan 60.3kg, Cd 0 7.50L | 6 (8) |
| Nottingham 03-Aug-21 1677m GOOD CL5 (of $2,862), Winning Time: 01:48.130, SP: 25/1 Mid-division, niggled along and some headway over 3f out, outpaced by leaders over 2f out, stayed on into 4th inside final furlong | T Hamilton 54.9kg, Cd 0 4.25L | 4 (10) |
| Beverley 13-Jul-21 1005m SOFT R3 CL5Nv (of $7,200) Barrier 10, Winning Time: 01:05.220, SP: 28/1 Towards rear, pushed along 2f out, never on terms | T Hamilton 57.2kg, Cd 0 6.75L | 8 (9) |
| Doncaster 27-Jun-21 1413m GOOD R2 CL5Md (of $5,800) Barrier 9, Winning Time: 01:25.450, SP: 33/1 Held up towards rear, ridden 2f out, kept on under hands and heels final furlong without ever threatening | T Hamilton 57.2kg, Cd 0 4.00L | 10 (12) |
| Haydock 09-Jun-21 1207m GOOD R2 CL5Nv (of $6,300) Barrier 8, Winning Time: 01:14.290, SP: 50/1 Slowly into stride, towards rear, pushed along over 2f out, never involved | T Hamilton 57.2kg, Cd 0 6.25L | 7 (9) |