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Foaled 2000 · by Definite Article out of Classic Ring (Auction Ring)
Form 400489/31FP (latest on the right) · Hurdle, Chase · ran 3 Jan 05 – 2 Jun 10, last for Jim Best · current OR 85
| Date | Course & race | Trip | Going | Pos | OR | Jockey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Jun 10 | FontwellMary Brosnan Conditional Jockeys' Handicap Hurdle · Class 5 · 2m6f110y · Good | 2m6f110y | Good | PU/13 | 85 | Marc Goldstein |
| 9 May 10 | PlumptonAlan Watson 50th Birthday Handicap Hurdle · Class 5 · 3m1f110y · Good To Firm | 3m1f110y | Good To Firm | F/11 | 85 | Andrew Glassonbury |
| 4 Apr 10 | Plumptontotesport 0800 221 221 Conditional Jockeys' Selling Handicap Hurdle · Class 5 · 2m5f · Heavy | 2m5f | Heavy | 1/7 | 83 | Andrew Glassonbury |
| 21 Mar 10 | FontwellCharles Charlwood Birthday Celebration Conditional Jockeys' Handicap Hurdle · Class 5 · 2m6f110y · Good To Soft | 2m6f110y | Good To Soft | 3/15 | 80 | Andrew Glassonbury |
| 24 May 09 | FontwellArthur Bernard Webb Memorial Handicap Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m6f110y · Good To Firm | 2m6f110y | Good To Firm | 9/10 | 87 | Miss Zoe Lilly |
| 13 Apr 09 | Plumptonfreebets.co.uk Internet Betting Handicap Hurdle · Class 5 · 3m1f110y · Good | 3m1f110y | Good | 8/12 | 88 | Robert L Butler |
| 23 Mar 09 | PlumptonSkybet.com Conditional Jockeys' Handicap Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m5f · Good | 2m5f | Good | 4/11 | 88 | Robert L Butler |
| 9 Mar 09 | Plumptonskybet.com & Cheltenham 26 Races 26 Offers Handicap Hurdle · Class 4 · 3m1f · Soft | 3m1f | Soft | 10/13 | 91 | Robert L Butler |
| 25 Feb 09 | FolkestoneBet 1% In Running - Betdaq Handicap Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m6f110y · Good To Soft | 2m6f110y | Good To Soft | 10/15 | 95 | Robert L Butler |
| 9 Feb 09 | PlumptonChris Poole And George Ennor Memorial Handicap Hurdle · Class 3 · 2m5f · Heavy | 2m5f | Heavy | 4/12 | 95 | Robert L Butler |
| 1 Dec 08 | FolkestoneCarlsberg, Probably Best Handicap Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m6f110y · Heavy | 2m6f110y | Heavy | PU/8 | 97 | Robert L Butler |
| 7 Apr 08 | PlumptonMid Sussex Homes Conditional Jockeys' Handicap Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m5f · Heavy | 2m5f | Heavy | 5/8 | 97 | Robert L Butler |
Definite Article as a stallion
In our records: 598 runners, 254 winners (42%), 14 black-type winners including 2 at the top level, 23 more placed in black type. Runners foaled 1998–2013.
His best
Pingshou Grade 1 OR 150 · Black Jack Blues Grade 1 OR 150 · Definitly Red Grade 2 OR 167 · The Real Article Grade 2 OR 154 · Cailin Annamh Grade 2 OR 145 · Lochbuie Group 2 OR 113
The dam: Classic Ring by Auction Ring
No runs on our British and Irish records (unraced, or raced abroad). Dam of 3 winners from 6 other runners.
The dam’s other foals
| Horse | Runs | Wins | Best |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holst (IRE) 2006 colt · by Distant Music | 4 | 0 | OR 36 |
| Lady Saffron (IRE) 2004 filly · by Distant Music | 3 | 0 | OR 45 |
| Classic Style (IRE) 2002 filly · by Desert Style | 4 | 0 | OR 60 |
| Teutonic (IRE) 2001 mare · by Revoque | 21 | 1 | OR 90 |
| Waterside (IRE) 1999 gelding · by Lake Coniston | 70 | 13 | OR 104 |
| Seven No Trumps (GB) 1997 gelding · by Pips Pride | 51 | 3 | OR 80 |
The family at the sales — out of the same dam
| Foal | Sale | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Holst2006 colt by Distant Music | 2007 Goffs UK St Leger, Part 2Lot 36 · yearling | £7,000Easterby, T. |
| Holst2006 colt by Distant Music | 2006 Goffs November Foal SaleLot 251 · foal | €19,000Troy John |
| 2005 filly by Distant Music | 2006 Goffs Sportsman'sLot 686 · yearling | €20,000Mab Agency |
| Lady Saffron2004 filly by Distant Music | 2006 Goffs UK Breeze Up SaleLot 125 · breeze-up | Not sold |
| Lady Saffron2004 filly by Distant Music | 2006 Goffs UK NH Breeze Up SaleLot 125 · breeze-up | Not sold |
| Lady Saffron2004 filly by Distant Music | 2005 Tattersalls Ireland SeptemberLot 37 · yearling | Bought back |
| Classic Style2002 filly by Desert Style | 2005 Goffs November Broodmare & Fillies SaleLot 1169 · in training | €6,000Mccarthy |
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.