Fly Direct
Foaled 2003 · by Dr Massini out of Hurst Flyer (Neltino)
Form 46/P0P/U06/33 (latest on the right) · Hurdle, Chase · ran 10 Feb 08 – 18 Jul 12, last for Lawney Hill · current OR 80
| Date | Course & race | Trip | Going | Pos | OR | Jockey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Jul 12 | UttoxeterCrabbie's Spiced Orange Perfect Summer Drink Novices' Handicap Chase · Class 5 · 3m · Soft | 3m | Soft | 3/5 | 80 | David Bass |
| 11 Jul 12 | WorcesterPP Business Improvement Consultants Handicap Chase · Class 5 · 2m7f · Soft | 2m7f | Soft | 3/12 | 80 | David Bass |
| 27 Jun 10 | UttoxeterCome And Join Chasing Gold Racing Club Novices' Handicap Hurdle · Class 5 · 2m6f110y · Good To Firm | 2m6f110y | Good To Firm | 6/13 | 90 | Christian Williams |
| 30 Apr 10 | FontwellTravis Perkins Handicap Hurdle · Class 5 · 2m6f110y · Good | 2m6f110y | Good | 10/13 | 95 | Christian Williams |
| 21 Jan 10 | TauntonJoanne Payne-Pudan Novices' Handicap Chase · Class 4 · 2m3f · Soft | 2m3f | Soft | UR/13 | 95 | Hadden Frost |
| 17 Dec 09 | ExeterBook Now For New Years Day Beginners' Chase · Class 4 · 3m · Soft | 3m | Soft | PU/8 | 95 | Johnny Farrelly |
| 20 Nov 09 | ExeterSomerset Long Barn Novices' Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m1f · Soft | 2m1f | Soft | 10/11 | 99 | Hadden Frost |
| 3 Nov 09 | Exeter0800 444040 (Bonus25) For 25 Free Bet 'National Hunt' Novices' Hurdle · Class 3 · 2m5f110y · Heavy | 2m5f110y | Heavy | PU/11 | 99 | Tom O'Connor |
| 15 Apr 08 | ExeterWood Farm Stud 'National Hunt' Novices' Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m6f110y · Good | 2m6f110y | Good | 6/14 | 105 | Harry Skelton |
| 24 Feb 08 | ExeterExeter Racecourse Conference Centre Maiden Hurdle · Class 5 · 2m6f110y · Good | 2m6f110y | Good | 4/13 | 105 | Harry Skelton |
| 10 Feb 08 | Exetertotesportgames.com 'National Hunt' Novices' Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m3f · Good To Soft | 2m3f | Good To Soft | 6/17 | 105 | Harry Skelton |
Dr Massini as a stallion
In our records: 475 runners, 186 winners (39%), 13 black-type winners including 1 at the top level, 14 more placed in black type. Runners foaled 2000–2016.
His best
Clopf Grade 1 OR 147 · Sound Investment Grade 2 OR 162 · Tell Massini Grade 2 OR 153 · Rocky Creek Grade 3 OR 163 · Doctor Phoenix Grade 3 OR 156 · Psycho Grade 3 OR 155
The dam: Hurst Flyer by Neltino
No runs on our British and Irish records (unraced, or raced abroad). Dam of 2 winners from 6 other runners.
The dam’s other foals
| Horse | Runs | Wins | Best |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moneyonmymind (IRE) 2009 mare · by Beneficial | 1 | 0 | – |
| Annie Alainn (IRE) 2007 mare · by Beneficial | 34 | 7 | OR 115 |
| Gypsy Moth (IRE) 2006 mare · by Zagreb | 8 | 0 | OR 92 |
| Arctic Ben (IRE) 2004 gelding · by Beneficial | 47 | 6 | OR 125 |
| Bluebell Flyer (IRE) 2002 mare · by Pistolet Bleu | 10 | 0 | OR 82 |
| Jessicas Pearl (IRE) 2001 mare · by Presenting | 2 | 0 | – |
Fly Direct in the sale ring
| Sale | Result | Bought by | Sold by |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 Tattersalls Ireland DerbyLot 174 · as a store | €14,000Dot Love | Dot Love | Grangeduff Stud |
The family at the sales — out of the same dam
| Foal | Sale | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Arctic Ben2004 gelding by Beneficial | 2008 Goffs UK Spring HIT SaleLot 65 · in training | £95,000Daly, H. |
| Arctic Ben2004 gelding by Beneficial | 2007 Goffs UK NH Breeze Up SaleLot 50 · breeze-up | Sold |
| Arctic Ben2004 gelding by Beneficial | 2007 Tattersalls Ireland DerbyLot 47 · store | €30,000Highflyer Bloodstock |
| Bluebell Flyer2002 filly by Pistolet Bleu | 2006 Goffs June NH SaleLot 695 · store | €6,000Hannity |
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.