Balmacara: profile, stats, records and next races
5yo, gelding, by New Bay, out of Utopian Dream, trained by Eve Johnson Houghton.
- Runs 17
- Wins 2
- Placed 9
- Strike rate 12%
- Prize money £64,425
- Best rating 116
- Official rating 103
Where Balmacara runs next
| Time | Course | Race | Best price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1:25 | Haydock | Betfair Backs Opinions Superior Mile Stakes (Group 3) | 38 Smarkets | Bet |
Balmacara form and race record
Last time out
Finished 11 in the Coral Challenge (Handicap) at Sandown on 4 July 2026. Settled with plenty of enthusiasm early - sent forward to command - opened a two-length advantage 3f out - pressed and overtaken 2f out - dropped away in the final furlong to finish 11th.
Balmacara by distance
| Split | Runs | Wins | Strike rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7f | 9 | 2 | 22% |
| 8f | 4 | 0 | 0% |
| 10f | 2 | 0 | 0% |
| 11f | 1 | 0 | 0% |
| 9f | 1 | 0 | 0% |
Balmacara by going
| Split | Runs | Wins | Strike rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Soft | 8 | 2 | 25% |
| Good | 3 | 0 | 0% |
| Good To Firm | 2 | 0 | 0% |
| Good To Soft | 2 | 0 | 0% |
| Standard To Slow | 1 | 0 | 0% |
| Heavy | 1 | 0 | 0% |
Balmacara by course
| Split | Runs | Wins | Strike rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sandown | 5 | 0 | 0% |
| Doncaster | 3 | 2 | 67% |
| Epsom Downs | 2 | 0 | 0% |
| Ascot | 2 | 0 | 0% |
| Newmarket | 2 | 0 | 0% |
| York | 1 | 0 | 0% |
| Haydock | 1 | 0 | 0% |
| Kempton (AW) | 1 | 0 | 0% |
Balmacara breeding
- Sire New Bay (GB)
- Dam Utopian Dream (GB)
- Damsire High Chaparral (IRE)
- Breeder Meon Valley Stud
- Foaled 23 April 2021
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