Hestherelad
Foaled 1999 · by Definite Article out of Unbidden Melody (Chieftain)
Form 2PP/458/0PP (latest on the right) · Hurdle, Chase · ran 24 Aug 05 – 21 May 08, last for Robert Johnson · current OR 77
| Date | Course & race | Trip | Going | Pos | OR | Jockey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 May 08 | SedgefieldJohn Wade Fibre Conditionals' Selling Handicap Hurdle (Qual) · Class 5 · 2m1f · Good To Firm | 2m1f | Good To Firm | PU/15 | 77 | David Cullinane |
| 21 Apr 08 | Sedgefieldtotesport.com Handicap Chase · Class 5 · 2m110y · Good | 2m110y | Good | PU/16 | 77 | Kenny Johnson |
| 15 Mar 08 | Newcastlepunterslounge.com Tribute To Osesame Novices' Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m · Good | 2m | Good | 11/14 | 77 | Kenny Johnson |
| 29 Aug 06 | SedgefieldPaddock Bookmakers Maiden Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m5f110y · Good To Firm | 2m5f110y | Good To Firm | 8/10 | 80 | Kenny Johnson |
| 19 Aug 06 | Market RasenBuy British Turkey Selling Hurdle · Class 5 · 2m1f110y · Good To Soft | 2m1f110y | Good To Soft | 5/6 | 85 | Kenny Johnson |
| 6 Aug 06 | Market RasenSteve Appleby Lottery Winner Novices' Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m6f · Good To Firm | 2m6f | Good To Firm | 4/6 | 90 | Kenny Johnson |
| 16 Oct 05 | Market RasenWest Lindsey District Council Easter Cup Handicap Hurdle · Class 3 · 2m6f · Good | 2m6f | Good | PU/12 | 96 | Tjade Collier |
| 22 Sep 05 | PerthMorris Leslie Group Novices' Handicap Hurdle · Class 3 · 2m4f110y · Good To Soft | 2m4f110y | Good To Soft | PU/9 | 90 | Kenny Johnson |
| 24 Aug 05 | PerthAt The Races Maiden Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m4f110y · Good | 2m4f110y | Good | 2/10 | 90 | Kenny Johnson |
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: Unbidden Melody by Chieftain
No runs on our British and Irish records (unraced, or raced abroad). Dam of 2 winners from 2 other runners.
The dam’s other foals
| Horse | Runs | Wins | Best |
|---|---|---|---|
| Most Definitely (IRE) 2000 gelding · by Definite Article (full sibling) | 55 | 3 | OR 115 |
| Greenhope (IRE) 1998 gelding · by Definite Article (full sibling) | 16 | 2 | OR 141 |
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.