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Spindleberry (IRE) Horse Profile: Record, Form and Odds

b mare · by Policy Maker (IRE) out of Sapphire Rouge (IRE)

Spindleberry’s best going, distance and course

Distance2m 5f · 3 wins from 4
GoingSoft · 2 wins from 3
CourseFairyhouse · 3 wins, 1 placed from 4

Spindleberry is at her best over 2m 5f with some cut in the ground: she has won five of her 10 runs on good to soft or softer. Fairyhouse suits her well, with three wins and four placed finishes from four visits.

Spindleberry’s latest run

Last time out, Spindleberry finished second of five in the Grade 2 Hanlon Concrete Irish EBF Glencarraig Lady Francis Flood Mares Chase at Punchestown on 1 May 2026, beaten 6½ lengths by Dinoblue. She started at 9/2 over 2m4f55y on yielding ground under Paul Townend. She has no race declared for today or tomorrow.

Spindleberry’s official rating

Her official rating is 151. That is down 3lb this year, from 154.

Spindleberry’s trainer and jockey

Paul Townend has ridden her most often in 2026, two times out of three.

Spindleberry’s pedigree: what the Policy Maker stock does

Spindleberry is by Policy Maker out of Sapphire Rouge, a Alderbrook mare. In Britain over the last 12 months, Policy Maker’s runners have won two times from 35 starts, a 6% strike rate.

Spindleberry career record

12
Runs
6
Wins
50%
Win %
9
Placed
75%
Place %
£193,351
Earnings
Recent form 11111P42 most recent on right

Spindleberry: peak ratings achieved

154
Peak OR
1
Best finish

Spindleberry form by course, going and distance

By course

course Runs Wins Placed Win %
Fairyhouse 4 3 4 75%
Punchestown 2 0 1 0%
Cheltenham 1 0 0 0%
Leopardstown 1 0 0 0%
Doncaster 1 1 1 100%
Clonmel 1 1 1 100%

By going

going Runs Wins Placed Win %
Yielding 3 1 2 33%
Soft 3 2 2 67%
Heavy 2 1 2 50%
Good To Soft 1 0 0 0%
Good 1 1 1 100%
Soft To Heavy 1 1 1 100%

By distance

distance Runs Wins Placed Win %
2m1f–2m4f 6 2 5 33%
Long distance (2m5f+) 6 4 4 67%

Spindleberry recent form: analyst notes

  • Pos 2 1 May Punchestown

    Held up early - 4th at halfway - up to 3rd approaching 3 out - driven after that - into 2nd before last - stayed on same tempo but couldn't threaten winner

  • Pos 4 13 Mar Cheltenham

    Held mid-pack early - dropped back before 4 out - driven from 2 out - passed a tired rival to be fourth last but unable to land a blow

  • Pos PU 2 Feb Leopardstown

    Settled just behind the front group - clipped heels at the 2nd and stumbled again at the 8th - dropped through the field and driven up before 5 out - found nothing more and was pulled up before 4 out

  • Pos 1 29 Dec Doncaster

    Set the pace early - lost front spot briefly at the 2nd - stumbled at the 10th - back in command by three out - drew away after the last to score with authority

Spindleberry race history and results

PU
11/1
SP
1
6/5F
SP
1
2/5F
SP
1
20 Apr 2025
2m4f · Soft To Heavy · Danny Mullins
3/1
SP
1
13 Dec 2024
2m5f50y · Yielding · Paul Townend
8/11F
SP
5
7/4F
SP
1
5/2
SP
3
13/8F
SP

Spindleberry breeding and pedigree

Date of birth
22 May 2018
Sire
Policy Maker (IRE)
Dam
Sapphire Rouge (IRE)
Damsire
Alderbrook (GB)
Breeder
Dermot Day

Spindleberry FAQs

How many races has Spindleberry won?

Six of her last 12 starts.

What is Spindleberry’s best distance?

2m 5f: three of her six wins have come over 2m 5f, from four runs at the trip.

Who is Spindleberry’s sire?

Policy Maker. Her dam is Sapphire Rouge, by Alderbrook.

When does Spindleberry run next?

She has no race declared for today or tomorrow. Her next run will appear on this page as soon as she is declared.

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