Johnny Blue
Foaled 2019 · by Soldier of Fortune out of Accordian Lady (Accordion)
€2,740Prize money
Form 12/6240/2B (latest on the right) · Hurdle, NH Flat · ran 3 Jun 23 – 1 Mar 25, last for W P Mullins · current OR 115
| Date | Course & race | Trip | Going | Pos | OR | Jockey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Mar 25 | NavanBoyleSports Money Back On Every Race At Cheltenham Handicap Hurdle · 2m4f · Heavy | 2m4f | Heavy | BD/15 | 115 | Paul Townend |
| 3 Feb 25 | PunchestownLadbrokes 'Get Rewarded With Ladbucks' Maiden Hurdle · 2m3f92y · Heavy | 2m3f92y | Heavy | 2/14 | 110 | Paul Townend |
| 26 Dec 24 | LeopardstownDornan Careers Novice Handicap Hurdle · 2m · Yielding | 2m | Yielding | 18/19 | 111 | Danny Mullins |
| 8 Dec 24 | CorkBar One Racing '100% Acca Boost On Self Service Terminals' Handicap Hurdle (80-116) · 2m4f · Soft | 2m4f | Soft | 4/18 | 111 | Paul Townend |
| 19 Apr 24 | ExeterClifton Inn Newtown Exeter 'National Hunt' Maiden Hurdle (GBB Race) (Div 2) · Class 4 · 2m1f · Good | 2m1f | Good | 2/5 | – | James Bowen |
| 28 Jan 24 | FontwellJoin The Vickers.Bet Free Bet Club Novices' Hurdle (GBB Race) · Class 4 · 2m3f · Soft | 2m3f | Soft | 6/12 | – | Daryl Jacob |
| 6 Nov 23 | HerefordPlay Beat Sav At PlanetSportBet Novices' Hurdle (GBB Race) · Class 4 · 2m · Good | 2m | Good | 2/9 | – | James Bowen |
| 3 Jun 23 | WorcesterTantec Open NH Flat Race (GBB Race) · Class 5 · 2m · Good | 2m | Good | 1/6 | – | Nico de Boinville |
Soldier of Fortune as a stallion
In our records: 713 runners, 299 winners (42%), 37 black-type winners including 7 at the top level, 36 more placed in black type. Runners foaled 2011–2022.
On the track himself: 13 runs, 6 wins — Group 1 winner (Budweiser Irish Derby (group 1)).
His best
Mega Fortune Grade 1 OR 145 · Spirit Group 1 OR 80 · Olympic Hollywood Group 1 · Or Noir Group 1 · Nieta Querida Group 1 · El Armenio Group 1
The dam: Accordian Lady by Accordion
No runs on our British and Irish records (unraced, or raced abroad). Dam of 4 winners from 4 other runners.
The dam’s other foals
| Horse | Runs | Wins | Best |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burst Ya Bubble (IRE) 2012 gelding · by Spadoun | 15 | 2 | OR 121 |
| Clondaw Farmer (IRE) 2009 gelding · by Scorpion | 6 | 2 | OR 102 |
| Blackwater King (IRE) 2008 gelding · by Beneficial | 23 | 2 | OR 118 |
| Mister Hotelier (IRE) 2007 gelding · by Beneficial | 46 | 4 | OR 132 |
Johnny Blue in the sale ring
| Sale | Result | Bought by | Sold by |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 Tattersalls Ireland Winter Flat and National HuntLot 27 · as a store | €14,000Niall Bleahen | Niall Bleahen | Ennel Bloodstock |
| 2022 Tattersalls Ireland DerbyLot 226 · as a store | €70,000Highflyer Bloodstock | Highflyer Bloodstock | Liss House |
The family at the sales — out of the same dam
| Foal | Sale | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 mare by Fame And Glory | 2023 Tattersalls Ireland November National HuntLot 1076 · broodmare | Bought back |
| 2021 colt by Vadamos | 2022 Tattersalls Ireland Winter Flat and National HuntLot 178 · store | Bought back |
| 2018 horse by Leading Light | 2022 Goffs UK August SaleLot 158 · in training | £4,000Caroline Robinson |
| 2018 gelding by Leading Light | 2021 Goffs UK August SaleLot 191 · in training | Not sold |
| 2018 colt by Leading Light | 2018 Tattersalls Ireland November National HuntLot 871 · store | €7,500David Swindlehurst |
| 2015 gelding by Fame And Glory | 2018 Tattersalls Ireland DerbyLot 182 · store | €72,000Stroud Coleman Bloodstock/Jonjo O'Neill |
| 2015 gelding by Fame And Glory | 2016 Tattersalls Ireland November National HuntLot 154 · store | €26,000Jim Nolan |
| 2015 colt by Fame And Glory | 2016 Tattersalls Ireland Winter Flat and National HuntLot 230 · store | €15,500Richard Rohan |
| 2014 filly by Fame And Glory | 2015 Tattersalls Ireland Winter Flat and National HuntLot 27 · store | €8,500Cois Coille Stud |
| Burst Ya Bubble2012 gelding by Spadoun | 2015 Tattersalls Ireland August National HuntLot 48 · store | €26,000Mark Adams |
| Burst Ya Bubble2012 colt by Spadoun | 2013 Tattersalls Ireland Winter Flat and National HuntLot 130 · store | €8,800Richard Rohan |
| Clondaw Farmer2009 gelding by Scorpion | 2012 Tattersalls Ireland August National HuntLot 403 · store | €20,000Michael Goff |
| Mister Hotelier2007 gelding by Beneficial | 2010 Tattersalls Ireland DerbyLot 22 · store | €9,500Colm Murphy |
| Mister Hotelier2007 gelding by Beneficial | 2008 Tattersalls Ireland November National HuntLot 659 · store | €15,000The Flathouse Stud |
| Mister Hotelier2007 colt by Beneficial | 2007 Tattersalls Ireland November National HuntLot 1569 · store | €20,000Redpender Stud |
| 2006 filly by Definite Article | 2006 Tattersalls Ireland November National HuntLot 1501 · store | €6,500Ian Ferguson |
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.