Sizing Europe
Foaled 2002 · by Pistolet Bleu out of Jennie Dun (Mandalus)
€897,930Prize money
Form 22124/4116/7 (latest on the right) · Hurdle, Chase, NH Flat · ran 5 Mar 06 – 11 Mar 15, last for Henry De Bromhead · current OR 162
Grade 1 won the AIG Europe Champion Hurdle (Grade 1) (2008)
Grade 1 won the Bord Na Mona - With Nature Novice Chase (grade 1) (2009)
Grade 1 won the Sportingbet Tingle Creek Chase (Grade 1) (2011)
Grade 1 won the Boylesports.com Champion Chase (Grade 1) (2012)
Grade 1 won the Paddy Power Dial-a-bet Chase (grade 1) (2012)
Grade 1 won the Boylesports.com Champion Chase (Grade 1) (2014)
Grade 2 won the Craddockstown Novice Chase (Grade 2) (2009)
Grade 2 won the PricewaterhouseCoopers Champion Chase (Grade 2) (2011)
Grade 2 won the Boylesports.com Tied Cottage Chase (grade 2) (2012)
Grade 2 won the PWC Champion Chase (Grade 2) (2012)
Grade 2 won the Clonmel Oil Chase (Grade 2) (2012)
Grade 2 won the Boylesports.com Tied Cottage Chase (Grade 2) (2013)
Grade 2 won the Pwc Champion Chase (grade 2) (2013)
Grade 2 won the Pwc Champion Chase (grade 2) (2014)
Grade 3 won the Greatwood Handicap Hurdle (2007)
Grade 3 won the Buck House Novice Chase (grade 3) (2009)
| Date | Course & race | Trip | Going | Pos | OR | Jockey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Mar 15 | Cheltenham Grade 1Betway Queen Mother Champion Chase (Grade 1) · Class 1 · 2m · Good | 2m | Good | 7/9 | 162 | Jonathan Burke |
| 13 Nov 14 | Clonmel Grade 2Clonmel Oil Chase (grade 2) · 2m4f · Heavy | 2m4f | Heavy | 6/7 | 165 | Jonathan Burke |
| 4 Oct 14 | Gowran Park Grade 2Pwc Champion Chase (grade 2) · 2m4f · Yielding | 2m4f | Yielding | 1/6 | 161 | Jonathan Burke |
| 29 Apr 14 | Punchestown Grade 1Boylesports.com Champion Chase (Grade 1) · 2m · Good | 2m | Good | 1/8 | 160 | A E Lynch |
| 12 Mar 14 | CheltenhamBetVictor Queen Mother Champion Chase (Grade 1) · Class 1 · 2m · Good | 2m | Good | 4/11 | 168 | A E Lynch |
| 27 Dec 13 | Leopardstown Grade 1Paddy Power Dial-a-bet Chase (grade 1) · 2m1f · Soft | 2m1f | Soft | 4/7 | 167 | A E Lynch |
| 2 Nov 13 | Down Royal Grade 1Jnwine.com Champion Chase (grade 1) · 3m · Yielding To Soft | 3m | Yielding To Soft | 2/6 | 169 | A E Lynch |
| 5 Oct 13 | Gowran Park Grade 2Pwc Champion Chase (grade 2) · 2m4f · Good | 2m4f | Good | 1/8 | 169 | A E Lynch |
| 23 Apr 13 | Punchestown Grade 1Boylesports.com Champion Chase (Grade 1) · 2m · Soft | 2m | Soft | 2/5 | 166 | A E Lynch |
| 13 Mar 13 | CheltenhamSportingbet Queen Mother Champion Chase (Grade 1) · Class 1 · 2m · Good To Soft | 2m | Good To Soft | 2/7 | 172 | A E Lynch |
| 3 Feb 13 | Punchestown Grade 2Boylesports.com Tied Cottage Chase (Grade 2) · 2m · Heavy | 2m | Heavy | 1/5 | 171 | A E Lynch |
| 27 Dec 12 | Leopardstown Grade 1Paddy Power Dial-a-bet Chase (grade 1) · 2m1f · Soft | 2m1f | Soft | 1/5 | 171 | A E Lynch |
Pistolet Bleu as a stallion
In our records: 179 runners, 80 winners (45%), 10 black-type winners including 1 at the top level, 10 more placed in black type. Runners foaled 1995–2003.
His best
Sizing Europe Grade 1 OR 177 · I'msingingtheblues Grade 2 OR 157 · Parsons Pistol Grade 2 OR 136 · Balko Grade 3 · Seven Is My Number Listed OR 154 · Copper Bleu Listed OR 147
The dam: Jennie Dun by Mandalus
No runs on our British and Irish records (unraced, or raced abroad). Dam of 1 winner from 2 other runners.
The dam’s other foals
| Horse | Runs | Wins | Best |
|---|---|---|---|
| I See Icy (IRE) 2000 gelding · by Arctic Lord | 28 | 0 | OR 109 |
| The Spoonplayer (IRE) 1999 gelding · by Accordion | 40 | 3 | OR 129 |
The family at the sales — out of the same dam
| Foal | Sale | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 filly by Oscar | 2011 Goffs UK NH Mare Foal SaleLot 191 · store | £31,000Thistletown Stud |
| 2003 mare by Oscar | 2010 Tattersalls Ireland November National HuntLot 1343 · broodmare | Bought back |
| 2003 mare by Oscar | 2008 Tattersalls Ireland November National HuntLot 2674 · broodmare | Bought back |
| 2004 gelding by Flemensfirth | 2007 Tattersalls Ireland DerbyLot 57 · store | €260,000M.V. Magnier |
| 2003 filly by Oscar | 2007 Goffs Land Rover & June NH Sale, Part 1Lot 28 · store | Bought back |
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.