Sobers
Foaled 2001 · by Epervier Bleu out of Falcon Crest (Cadoudal)
Form 5/6411/43F/11 (latest on the right) · Hurdle, Chase, NH Flat · ran 23 Oct 05 – 24 Jan 08, last for Nick Gifford · current OR 124
| Date | Course & race | Trip | Going | Pos | OR | Jockey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Jan 08 | Warwickwarwickracecourse.co.uk Novices' Chase · Class 3 · 2m4f110y · Heavy | 2m4f110y | Heavy | 1/8 | – | P C O'Neill |
| 5 Jan 08 | ChepstowJenkinsons Caterers Beginners' Chase · Class 4 · 2m110y · Heavy | 2m110y | Heavy | 1/6 | – | P C O'Neill |
| 6 Dec 07 | WincantonMichael Parker Homes Beginners' Chase · Class 4 · 2m5f · Good To Soft | 2m5f | Good To Soft | F/5 | – | Joe Tizzard |
| 18 Nov 07 | CheltenhamBrowne's Gazette Intermediate Handicap Hurdle · Class 3 · 2m5f · Soft | 2m5f | Soft | 3/19 | 124 | P C O'Neill |
| 27 Oct 07 | Chepstow Listedsportingindex.com/Racing Silver Trophy Handicap Hurdle (Lst) · Class 1 · 2m4f · Good | 2m4f | Good | 4/14 | 124 | P C O'Neill |
| 12 Dec 06 | FolkestoneSmith & Williamson Novices' Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m1½f · Heavy | 2m1½f | Heavy | 1/7 | – | Timmy Murphy |
| 14 Nov 06 | FolkestoneE.B.F. 'National Hunt' Novices' Hurdle (Qualifier) · Class 4 · 2m1f110y · Good To Soft | 2m1f110y | Good To Soft | 1/10 | – | P C O'Neill |
| 10 Mar 06 | AyrNH Maiden Hurdle · Class 5 · 2m · Soft | 2m | Soft | 4/17 | – | P C O'Neill |
| 2 Feb 06 | TowcesterGg.com Intermediate Open NH Flat Race · Class 6 · 2m · Good To Soft | 2m | Good To Soft | 6/11 | – | P C O'Neill |
| 30 Nov 05 | CatterickWetherby This Saturday NH Flat Race · Class 6 · 2m · Good | 2m | Good | 5/16 | – | P C O'Neill |
| 12 Nov 05 | UttoxeterBetfred 'The Bonus King' Standard Open NH Flat Race · Class 6 · 2m · Heavy | 2m | Heavy | 2/8 | – | P C O'Neill |
| 23 Oct 05 | AintreeBonusprint.com Standard Open NH Flat Race · Class 6 · 2m1f · Soft | 2m1f | Soft | 4/15 | – | Henry Oliver |
Epervier Bleu as a stallion
In our records: 44 runners, 20 winners (45%), 3 black-type winners including 1 at the top level, 1 more placed in black type. Runners foaled 1995–2003.
His best
Tamarinbleu Grade 1 OR 167 · Bleu Superbe Listed OR 138 · Lutin Des Bordes Listed · Ungaro bt OR 152 · Caribou OR 141 · Blue Splash OR 136
The dam: Falcon Crest by Cadoudal
No runs on our British and Irish records (unraced, or raced abroad). Dam of 0 winners from 2 other runners.
The dam’s other foals
| Horse | Runs | Wins | Best |
|---|---|---|---|
| Falcons Gift (IRE) 2002 mare · by Zaffaran | 5 | 0 | – |
| Mister Falcon (FR) 1997 gelding · by Passing Sale | 1 | 0 | – |
Sobers in the sale ring
| Sale | Result | Bought by | Sold by |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 Goffs UK Spring HIT SaleLot 305 · as a in training | £75,000Guest, R. | Guest, R. | Cooley Hill Stud, Ireland |
The family at the sales — out of the same dam
| Foal | Sale | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Falcons Gift2002 mare by Zaffaran | 2010 Tattersalls Ireland November National HuntLot 1339 · broodmare | Not sold |
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.