Big Cigar: horse profile, stats, records and next races
Big Cigar is a 2-year-old colt by Havana Grey, trained by Richard & Peter Fahey. He has won 2 of 5 starts, for £19,795 in prize money. His best trip is 6f, where 2 wins from 3 is a 67% strike rate against 0% at every other distance. He runs next in the 1:30 at York on 10 October, where the best price is 14/1 with Bet365. His best performance rating is 97, which is the figure to judge him against in this grade.
- Runs 5
- Wins 2
- Placed 2
- Strike rate 40%
- Prize money £19,795
- Best rating 97
- Official rating 94
Where Big Cigar runs next
| Time | Course | Race | Best price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1:30 | York | Sky Bet Rockingham Stakes (Listed Race) | 14/1 Bet365 | bet365 |
Big Cigar form and race record
| Date | Course | Race | Dist | Going | Pos | Beaten | SP | Jockey | OR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Aug 26 | York | Tattersalls Acomb Stakes (Group 3) Class 1 | 7f | Good | 7 | 8.25 | 33/1 | Oisin Orr | 94 |
| 30 Jul 26 | Goodwood | Markel Richmond Stakes (Group 2) Class 1 | 6f | Good To Firm | 7 | 5.25 | 22/1 | Oisin Orr | 93 |
| 11 Jul 26 | York | John Smith's Nursery Class 4 | 6f | Good To Firm | 1 | — | 5/2F | Oisin Orr | 84 |
| 30 May 26 | Beverley | Beverley Two Year Old Trophy EBF Conditions Stakes Class 2 | 5f | Good To Firm | 5 | 2.75 | 11/2 | Oisin Orr | – |
| 19 May 26 | Newcastle (AW) | Sunday Lunch At The Border Minstrel Maiden Stakes (GBB Race) Class 4 | 6f | Standard | 1 | — | 2/1F | Oisin Orr | – |
Last time out
Finished 7 in the Tattersalls Acomb Stakes (Group 3) at York on 19 August 2026. Drifted right at the break - settled at the back of the field - lost touch and toiled from 2f out - drifted left under pressure inside final furlong and had no more to give.
Big Cigar by distance
| Split | Runs | Wins | Strike rate | Level stakes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6f | 3 | 2 | 67% | — |
| 7f | 1 | 0 | 0% | — |
| 5f | 1 | 0 | 0% | — |
Big Cigar by going
| Split | Runs | Wins | Strike rate | Level stakes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Good To Firm | 3 | 1 | 33% | — |
| Good | 1 | 0 | 0% | — |
| Standard | 1 | 1 | 100% | — |
Big Cigar by course
| Split | Runs | Wins | Strike rate | Level stakes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| York | 2 | 1 | 50% | — |
| Goodwood | 1 | 0 | 0% | — |
| Beverley | 1 | 0 | 0% | — |
| Newcastle (AW) | 1 | 1 | 100% | — |
Big Cigar breeding
- Sire Havana Grey (GB)
- Dam Barbanera (GER)
- Damsire Showcasing (GB)
- Breeder Powerstown Stud Ltd
- Foaled 31 January 2024
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