Moss Tucker
Former winner Highfield Princess (2022) was among the beaten runners, finishing fifth. The horse was an outsider, returned at decimal odds of 20.9. The win was worth EUR 240,000 to the winner. The winning time was 1m 0.89s.
Ireland
Curragh · 10.09.23
Watch the raceFlying Five Stakes
2ndGet Ahead4yo by Showcasing × Suelita€79,999
3rdEquality5yo by Equiano × Penny Drops€40,000
Full result →
Purse€400,000
Distance1006 metres
Winning time1m 0.89s
SurfaceTurf
Conditions3-year-olds and up
Stories of this Result
Moss Tucker
Watch the race
Breeders' Cup World Championships · English commentaryResult
10 runners · prize money to 6th placePosHorseJockey · TrainerMarginPrize
2ndGet Ahead4yo filly by Showcasing × SuelitaRichard KingscoteClive Cox½€79,999
4thLadies Church4yo mare by Churchill × RioticismBen CoenJohnny Murtagh2€20,000
10thAno Syra4yo mare by Kodiac × ChroussaGary CarrollJ Feane1 ¼
Pedigree of the winner
As of race day 10.09.23Moss Tucker
ExcelebrationSire
Rare SymphonyDamby Pastoral Pursuits
DamRare Symphony
Moss Tucker is the only winner from the first four foals out of Rare Symphony (Pastoral Pursuits), who won twice on the Flat and twice over hurdles. She is a half-sister to Pantsonfire (Sir Percy), winner of the Grade 3 Astra S., to Pantsonfire's full brother Bomar, winner of the Listed Swedish Derby, and to Liar Liar (Dream Ahead), Listed-placed in the US.
Second damRubileo
The second dam Rubileo (Galileo) was unplaced and produced six other winners, among them Pantsonfire, Bomar and Liar Liar.
Third damRuby Affair
The third dam Ruby Affair (Night Shift) was placed and produced eight winners, headed by Hammadi (Red Ransom), a Listed winner in the UAE, and the Listed-placed Francis Cadell (Cadeaux Genereux).
Wider family
Ruby Affair is a half-sister to Island Sands (Turtle Island), winner of the Gr.1 2000 Guineas and a sire.
Next generation
Rare Symphony has an unraced 2-year-old gelding by Poet's Word and a yearling filly by Sumbal.
Connections
All winners since 2020
| Year | Winner | Trainer / Jockey | Owner / Breeder | Video | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Highfield PrincessNight Of Thunder × Pure Illusion | John QuinnJason Hart | Trainers House Enterprises LtdTrainers House Enterprises Ltd | ||
| 2021 | Romantic ProposalRaven's Pass × Playwithmyheart | Edward LynamChris Hayes | Clipper Logistics Group LtdFastnet Stud Ltd | ||
| 2020 | Glass SlippersDream Ahead × Night Gypsy | Kevin RyanTom Eaves | Bearstone Stud LimitedBearstone Stud Ltd |
History since 2000
Flying Five Stakes24Editions since 2000
1Multiple winnersBenbaun
38%Won by fillies or mares9 of 24 · 8 of the last 20
0:57.50Fastest winning timeBenbaun · 2006
Record holders
Most wins since 20001Aidan O'BrienTrainer · 2001, 2017, 20193 wins
2Mark WallaceTrainer · 2005, 2006, 20073 wins
3Coolmore GroupOwner · 2001, 2017, 20193 wins
4Ransley, Birks, HillenOwner · 2005, 2006, 20073 wins
5StravinskySire · 2005, 2006, 20073 wins
6Dr T A RyanBreeder · 2005, 2006, 20073 wins
7SalseDamsire · 2005, 2006, 20073 wins
Multiple winners
Won this race more than once1Benbaun2005, 2006, 20073 wins
Biggest upsets
Longest-priced winners1Ardhoomey2016 · Colin Keane17.00
4Fairyland2019 · Ryan Moore13.00
5My Girl Anna2012 · Rory Cleary11.00
All 24 winners since 2000
| Year | Winner | Trainer / Jockey | Owner / Breeder | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Moss Tucker Excelebration | Ken Condon Billy Lee | Charlie Bit Me Syndicate Donal Spring | 17.00 |
| 2022 | Highfield Princess Night Of Thunder | John Quinn Jason Hart | Trainers House Enterprises Trainers House Enterprises | 2.25 |
| 2021 | Romantic Proposal Raven's Pass | Edward Lynam Chris Hayes | Clipper Logistics Group Fastnet Stud | 17.00 |
| 2020 | Glass Slippers Dream Ahead | Kevin Ryan Tom Eaves | Bearstone Stud Bearstone Stud | 5.50 |
| 2019 | Fairyland Kodiac | Aidan O'Brien Ryan Moore | Coolmore Group Tally-Ho Stud | 13.00 |
| 2018 | Havana Grey Havana Gold | Karl Burke Richard Kingscote | Global Racing Club & Mrs E. Burke Mickley Stud & Lady Lonsdale | 2.88 |
| 2017 | Caravaggio Scat Daddy | Aidan O'Brien Ryan Moore | Coolmore Group Windmill Manor Farms & Petaluma Bloodstock | 2.00 |
| 2016 | Ardhoomey Dark Angel | Ger Lyons Colin Keane | Moyville Racing Syndicate John Quinn | 17.00 |
| 2015 | Sole Power Kyllachy | Edward Lynam Chris Hayes | Sabena Power G Russell | 6.00 |
| 2014 | Stepper Point Kyllachy | William Muir Martin Dwyer | C. Shiacolas Whitsbury Manor Stud | 3.25 |
| 2013 | Dutch Masterpiece Dutch Art | Gary Moore Joseph O'Brien | R A Green Bumble Bloodstock | 5.00 |
| 2012 | My Girl Anna Orpen | Muredach Kelly Rory Cleary | Owen Murphy & Ms A Clancy Trevor Dazell | 11.00 |
| 2011 | Amour Propre Paris House | Henry Candy Dane O'Neill | Simon Broke And Partners Mrs Sheila Oakes | 2.88 |
| 2010 | Astrophysical Jet Dubawi | Ed McMahon Graham Gibbons | Ladas Grangecon Stud | 5.50 |
| 2009 | Reverence Mark of Esteem | Eric Alston Willie Supple | Mr & Mrs G Middlebrook Mr & Mrs G Middlebrook | 6.00 |
| 2008 | Look Busy Danetime | Alan Berry Slade O'Hara | A Underwood Tom And Hazel Russell | 4.50 |
| 2007 | Benbaun Stravinsky | Mark Wallace Pat Smullen | Ransley, Birks, Hillen Dr T A Ryan | 4.33 |
| 2006 | Benbaun Stravinsky | Mark Wallace Pat Smullen | Ransley, Birks, Hillen Dr T A Ryan | 2.00 |
| 2005 | Benbaun Stravinsky | Mark Wallace Jamie Spencer | Ransley, Birks, Hillen Dr T A Ryan | 3.25 |
| 2004 | Ringmoor Down Pivotal | David Arbuthnot Michael Kinane | Prof C D Green Pigeon House Stud | 3.50 |
| 2003 | Deportivo Night Shift | Roger Charlton Richard Hughes | K. Abdullah Juddmonte | 2.00 |
| 2002 | Danehurst Danehill | Sir Mark Prescott George Duffield | Cheveley Park Stud Cheveley Park Stud | 3.25 |
| 2001 | Ishiguru Danzig | Aidan O'Brien Michael Kinane | Coolmore Group Brushwood Stable | 4.50 |
| 2000 | Namid Indian Ridge | John Oxx Johnny Murtagh | Lady Clague Newberry Stud Company | 5.00 |
Source: G1Stars meeting database – winners, connections, times and starting prices as recorded. Group 1 grading began in 1971.
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