Instant Return
Foaled 2016 · by Elzaam out of Instant Memories (Ad Valorem)
Form 112/00/70/000 (latest on the right) · Flat, Hurdle, Chase · ran 7 Dec 18 – 26 May 23, last for John Joseph Hanlon · current OR 108
| Date | Course & race | Trip | Going | Pos | OR | Jockey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 May 23 | LimerickRegeneron 'Science To Medicine' Handicap Hurdle (80-109) · 2m3f · Good To Yielding | 2m3f | Good To Yielding | 16/17 | 108 | Shane Fenelon |
| 13 Mar 23 | ThurlesLeugh Beginners Chase · 2m4f199y · Yielding To Soft | 2m4f199y | Yielding To Soft | 12/15 | – | Shane Fenelon |
| 19 Feb 23 | PunchestownDavid Trundley Artist At Punchestown Handicap Hurdle · 2m7f115y · Yielding | 2m7f115y | Yielding | 16/17 | 111 | Jody McGarvey |
| 27 Feb 22 | NaasNaas Racecourse Handicap Hurdle · 1m7f101y · Soft | 1m7f101y | Soft | 19/21 | 117 | Robbie Power |
| 27 Jan 22 | Gowran ParkAdare Manor Opportunity Handicap Hurdle (80-123) · 2m4f85y · Soft | 2m4f85y | Soft | 7/18 | 119 | Shane O'Callaghan |
| 31 Dec 21 | PunchestownTote Supporting Punchestown Handicap Hurdle · 2m3f30y · Heavy | 2m3f30y | Heavy | 14/15 | 121 | Sean O'Keeffe |
| 19 Dec 21 | ThurlesHappy Christmas To All Handicap Hurdle · 2m6y · Good To Yielding | 2m6y | Good To Yielding | 11/13 | 123 | Sean O'Keeffe |
| 14 Mar 20 | NavanAdare Manor Opportunity Handicap Hurdle · 2m · Heavy | 2m | Heavy | 2/10 | 123 | Sean O'Keeffe |
| 23 Feb 20 | NaasPanoramic Restaurant At Naas Handicap Hurdle · 1m7f170y · Soft To Heavy | 1m7f170y | Soft To Heavy | 1/10 | 116 | Paddy Kennedy |
| 15 Jan 20 | PunchestownLadbrokes 'Where The Nation Plays' Maiden Hurdle · 2m · Soft To Heavy | 2m | Soft To Heavy | 1/13 | 114 | Paddy Kennedy |
| 26 Dec 19 | LimerickGuinness 3-Y-O Maiden Hurdle · 2m · Heavy | 2m | Heavy | 2/14 | 114 | Paddy Kennedy |
| 14 Dec 19 | FairyhouseAlternative Christmas Party Day 11th January 3-Y-O Maiden Hurdle · 2m · Heavy | 2m | Heavy | 3/14 | – | Paddy Kennedy |
Elzaam as a stallion
In our records: 378 runners, 168 winners (44%), 8 black-type winners including 1 at the top level, 12 more placed in black type. Runners foaled 2014–2024.
On the track himself: 10 runs, 2 wins — Listed winner (Whitman Howard Investment Bank Carnarvon Stakes (Listed)).
His best
Champers Elysees Group 1 OR 115 · Fennor Cross Group 2 OR 134 · Waitingfortheday Group 3 OR 100 · Playa Del Puente Listed OR 110 · Limiti Di Greccio Listed OR 102 · Wren's Breath Listed
The dam: Instant Memories by Ad Valorem
She ran 1 time and won 0. Dam of 1 winner from 4 other runners.
The dam’s other foals
| Horse | Runs | Wins | Best |
|---|---|---|---|
| Better Choice (IRE) 2020 filly · by Elzaam (full sibling) | 5 | 0 | OR 89 |
| Classy Choice (IRE) 2018 gelding · by Elzaam (full sibling) | 8 | 0 | OR 58 |
| Coast Of Dubai (IRE) 2017 gelding · by Elzaam (full sibling) | 5 | 0 | – |
| Vincy (IRE) 2014 gelding · by Elzaam (full sibling) | 73 | 5 | OR 89 |
Instant Return in the sale ring
| Sale | Result | Bought by | Sold by |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 Goffs Open Yearling SaleLot 159 · as a yearling | €20,000Stuart Hudson | Stuart Hudson | Ballyhane |
The family at the sales — out of the same dam
| Foal | Sale | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Better Choice2020 filly by Elzaam | 2023 Tattersalls FebruaryLot 65 · in training | 1,000gnsPhilip Rothwell |
| Better Choice2020 filly by Elzaam | 2021 Goffs Sportsman'sLot 507 · yearling | €9,000Nick Bradley Racing |
| 2019 colt by Elzaam | 2020 Goffs Sportsman'sLot 659 · yearling | €13,000Federico Barberini |
| Classy Choice2018 colt by Elzaam | 2019 Goffs UK PremierLot 375 · yearling | £62,000Bobby O'Ryan/MPR/J. O'Brien |
| Classy Choice2018 colt by Elzaam | 2018 Goffs November SaleLot 211 · foal | €19,000Federico Barberini |
| Coast Of Dubai2017 colt by Elzaam | 2018 Goffs UK PremierLot 499 · yearling | £29,000Federico Barberini |
| Coast Of Dubai2017 colt by Elzaam | 2017 Goffs November SaleLot 2 · foal | €32,000McKeever Ferguson Bloodstock |
| Vincy2014 colt by Elzaam | 2015 Goffs Sportsman'sLot 600 · yearling | €20,000M Halford |
From our racing database: every British and Irish result since 2005, and every Goffs, Tattersalls, Tattersalls Ireland and Arqana sale 2005 – 2026. Linked by the seller — always check the passport matches.