Benedictine
Foaled 2017 · by Toronado out of Melrose Abbey (Selkirk)
Form 874778 (latest on the right) · Flat · ran 15 Jun 20 – 22 Sep 20, last for James Bethell · current OR 52
| Date | Course & race | Trip | Going | Pos | OR | Jockey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Sep 20 | Newcastle (AW)attheraces.com Handicap (Div 2) · Class 6 · 1m2f42y · Standard To Slow | 1m2f42y | Standard To Slow | 8/14 | 52 | P J McDonald |
| 8 Sep 20 | CatterickRacing TV Handicap · Class 6 · 1m5f192y · Soft | 1m5f192y | Soft | 7/7 | 55 | Harrison Shaw |
| 12 Aug 20 | BeverleyBentley Maiden Handicap Fillies' Stakes · Class 5 · 1m4f23y · Good To Firm | 1m4f23y | Good To Firm | 7/8 | 59 | Megan Nicholls |
| 27 Jul 20 | RedcarRacing TV Profits Returned To Racing Novice Stakes · Class 5 · 1m2f1y · Good To Firm | 1m2f1y | Good To Firm | 4/10 | – | P J McDonald |
| 27 Jun 20 | Newcastle (AW)Win Bigger On Betfair Exchange Novice Median Auction Stakes · Class 5 · 1m5y · Standard | 1m5y | Standard | 7/14 | – | Megan Nicholls |
| 15 Jun 20 | PontefractVolkswagen Van Centre (West Yorkshire) Ltd Median Auction Maiden Stakes · Class 5 · 1m6y · Good | 1m6y | Good | 8/11 | – | P J McDonald |
Toronado as a stallion
In our records: 532 runners, 215 winners (40%), 32 black-type winners including 7 at the top level, 45 more placed in black type. Runners foaled 2016–2024.
On the track himself: 12 runs, 6 wins — Group 1 winner (Qipco Sussex Stakes (British Champions Series) (Group 1)).
His best
Victor The Winner Group 1 OR 124 · Bois D'Argent Group 1 OR 107 · Tron Bolt Group 1 · Mariamia Group 1 · Masked Crusader Group 1 · Shelby Sixtysix Group 1
The dam: Melrose Abbey by Selkirk
She ran 8 times and won 2, best OR 96. Dam of 1 winner from 2 other runners.
The dam’s other foals
| Horse | Runs | Wins | Best |
|---|---|---|---|
| Melrose Duchess (GB) 2020 filly · by Zoffany | 3 | 0 | – |
| Forever Dreaming (IRE) 2019 filly · by Dream Ahead | 13 | 1 | OR 60 |
Benedictine in the sale ring
| Sale | Result | Bought by | Sold by |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 Tattersalls Autumn HITLot 1376 · as a in training | 1,200gnsTarek Ali Almabrouk | Tarek Ali Almabrouk | Thorngill Stables (Hon. J. D. Bethell) |
The family at the sales — out of the same dam
| Foal | Sale | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Forever Dreaming2019 filly by Dream Ahead | 2023 Tattersalls JulyLot 357 · in training | 6,000gnsThomas McGrath |
| Melrose Duchess2020 filly by Zoffany | 2021 Goffs Sportsman'sLot 574 · yearling | Bought back |
| 2018 gelding by Showcasing | 2021 Tattersalls FebruaryLot 296 · in training | 800gnsIrish Horses Imported |
| Melrose Duchess2020 filly by Zoffany | 2020 Tattersalls December FoalsLot 1067 · foal | 11,000gnsOrchardstown Farms |
| Forever Dreaming2019 filly by Dream Ahead | 2020 Tattersalls October, Book 3Lot 1828 · yearling | 6,000gnsMillman Racing |
| 2018 colt by Showcasing | 2019 Tattersalls October, Book 2Lot 1167 · yearling | 38,000gnsAidan O'Ryan / Richard Fahey |
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.