Rare Article
Foaled 2003 · by Definite Article out of Czarina's Sister (Soviet Lad)
Form 5281F077/0 (latest on the right) · Hurdle, Chase, NH Flat · ran 19 Feb 08 – 30 Oct 09, last for Tim Vaughan · current OR 110
| Date | Course & race | Trip | Going | Pos | OR | Jockey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Oct 09 | UttoxeterFreebets.co.uk Betting Mares' Handicap Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m6f110y · Good | 2m6f110y | Good | 12/15 | 110 | Dean Coleman |
| 3 Dec 08 | FairyhouseElle Cardiff Handicap Hurdle (81-109) · 2m4f · Soft To Heavy | 2m4f | Soft To Heavy | 7/14 | 99 | Ian McCarthy |
| 23 Nov 08 | Navanwilliamhillcasino.com Handicap Hurdle (81-116) · 2m4f · Heavy | 2m4f | Heavy | 7/24 | 100 | P W Flood |
| 30 Oct 08 | ClonmelFethard Handicap Hurdle (81-109) · 3m · Heavy | 3m | Heavy | 15/18 | 102 | Roger Loughran |
| 11 Oct 08 | FairyhouseBobbyjo Bistro Mares Beginners Chase · 2m5f · Soft To Heavy | 2m5f | Soft To Heavy | F/15 | – | Roger Loughran |
| 4 May 08 | Sligo (IRE)Smirnoff (Mares) Maiden Hurdle (Div I) · 2m2f · Heavy | 2m2f | Heavy | 1/15 | – | R Walsh |
| 14 Apr 08 | TramoreSaltan Properties (mares) Inh Flat Race · 2m · Good | 2m | Good | 8/15 | – | Paddy Kennedy |
| 20 Mar 08 | ClonmelArdfinnan Inh Flat Race · 2m · Soft To Heavy | 2m | Soft To Heavy | 2/8 | – | Ms N Carberry |
| 19 Feb 08 | PunchestownBook Your Festival Tickets Maiden Hurdle (Div 3) · 2m4f · Yielding | 2m4f | Yielding | 5/19 | 110 | Ian McCarthy |
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: Czarina's Sister by Soviet Lad
No runs on our British and Irish records (unraced, or raced abroad). Dam of 0 winners from 3 other runners.
The dam’s other foals
| Horse | Runs | Wins | Best |
|---|---|---|---|
| Star Lane (GB) 2009 gelding · by Beat All | 1 | 0 | – |
| Noemie (IRE) 2006 mare · by Presenting | 6 | 0 | OR 86 |
| Canadian Venture (IRE) 2004 gelding · by Definite Article (full sibling) | 3 | 0 | – |
Rare Article in the sale ring
| Sale | Result | Bought by | Sold by |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 Goffs June NH SaleLot 51 · as a store | €42,000Vanbeck | Vanbeck | Rathmore Stud |
The family at the sales — out of the same dam
| Foal | Sale | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Star Lane2009 gelding by Beat All | 2010 Goffs UK January SaleLot 320 · yearling | £1,000Barraclough, M. F. |
| Noemie2006 filly by Presenting | 2010 Tattersalls Ireland DerbyLot 148 · store | Not sold |
| Canadian Venture2004 gelding by Definite Article | 2008 Goffs UK Spring Store SaleLot 297 · store | £11,000Aiker, D. |
| Noemie2006 filly by Presenting | 2007 Tattersalls Ireland November National HuntLot 675 · 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.