Ravinella (11 March 1985 – 16 May 1992) was an American-bred, French-trained Thoroughbred racehorse and broodmare, best known for being the outstanding European filly of her generation in 1987 and for winning the classic 1000 Guineas in 1988.
Ravinella was a dark bay or brown filly sired by Mr Prospector out of Really Lucky, a stakes-winning daughter of Northern Dancer.
[3] Ravinella recorded her first significant success in September when she won the Group Three Prix d'Arenberg over 1,100 metres at Chantilly Racecourse.
In October she was dropped in class for the Group Three Prix du Rond-Point at Longchamp in which she was matched against colts and older horses.
She came home seventh behind Miesque but did finish ahead of several notable horses including Bet Twice, Warning and Blushing John.
[2] In their book A Century of Champions, based on a modified version of the Timeform system John Randall and Tony Morris rated Ravinella a "poor" winner of the 1000 Guineas.