Rare Commodity
Foaled 2004 · by Definite Article out of Soul Mate (Phardante)
Form F4U085/P770 (latest on the right) · Hurdle, Chase, NH Flat · ran 26 Dec 08 – 12 Jul 11, last for E J O'Grady · current OR 110
| Date | Course & race | Trip | Going | Pos | OR | Jockey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Jul 11 | KillarneyMike Cronin Readymix Ltd. Handicap Chase (0-116) · 2m1f · Good | 2m1f | Good | 10/11 | 110 | Patrick Mangan |
| 3 Jul 11 | Limerick21st July Twilight Racing Beginners Chase · 2m1f · Good | 2m1f | Good | 7/16 | – | Patrick Mangan |
| 27 May 11 | CorkMallow Town Summer Bbq Evening July 8th Beginners Chase · 2m1f · Good | 2m1f | Good | 7/14 | – | Andrew J McNamara |
| 4 May 11 | PunchestownMartinstown Opportunity Series Final Handicap Hurdle (81-123) · 2m4f · Good | 2m4f | Good | PU/25 | 115 | Shane Butler |
| 21 Oct 10 | ThurlesWelcome Home Liam Mccarthy Beginners Chase · 2m2f · Good | 2m2f | Good | 5/15 | – | Andrew J McNamara |
| 9 Oct 10 | FairyhouseItba & Gain Horse Feeds Encourage Breeders To Go Racing Handicap Hurdle (88-116) · 2m · Good To Firm | 2m | Good To Firm | 8/16 | 116 | Andrew J McNamara |
| 15 Sep 10 | ListowelBallygarry House Hotel Novice Hurdle · 2m4f · Good To Yielding | 2m4f | Good To Yielding | 13/13 | 116 | Andrew J McNamara |
| 19 Aug 10 | KillarneyKillarney Oaks Hotel Beginners Chase · 2m4f120y · Good | 2m4f120y | Good | UR/13 | – | Andrew J McNamara |
| 3 Aug 10 | RoscommonConnaught Beginners Chase · 2m5f · Good | 2m5f | Good | 4/15 | – | Andrew J McNamara |
| 18 Jul 10 | TipperaryFamily Day Beginners Chase · 2m4f · Good | 2m4f | Good | F/15 | – | Patrick Mangan |
| 14 Jun 10 | RoscommonOran Handicap Hurdle (81-109) · 2m4f · Good To Firm | 2m4f | Good To Firm | 1/15 | 109 | Andrew J McNamara |
| 27 May 10 | ClonmelCashel Maiden Hurdle · 2m4f · Good To Firm | 2m4f | Good To Firm | 1/18 | 109 | Andrew J McNamara |
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: Soul Mate by Phardante
No runs on our British and Irish records (unraced, or raced abroad). Dam of 4 winners from 7 other runners.
The dam’s other foals
| Horse | Runs | Wins | Best |
|---|---|---|---|
| Housemartin (IRE) 2017 gelding · by Carlotamix | 17 | 2 | OR 111 |
| Bridge Street (IRE) 2016 mare · by Fame And Glory | 6 | 1 | OR 101 |
| Rocconrockall (IRE) 2015 gelding · by Shirocco | 16 | 0 | OR 97 |
| The Girl That Sang (IRE) 2014 mare · by Flemensfirth | 16 | 0 | OR 96 |
| Nun's Cross (IRE) 2012 mare · by Kalanisi | 2 | 1 | – |
| Sole Article (IRE) 2009 gelding · by Definite Article (full sibling) | 3 | 0 | – |
| The Real Article (IRE) Grade 2 2005 gelding · by Definite Article (full sibling) | 30 | 11 | OR 154 |
The family at the sales — out of the same dam
| Foal | Sale | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Housemartin2017 gelding by Carlotamix | 2020 Tattersalls Ireland August National HuntLot 202 · store | Bought back |
| Rocconrockall2015 gelding by Shirocco | 2018 Tattersalls Ireland DerbyLot 113 · store | Bought back |
| The Girl That Sang2014 filly by Flemensfirth | 2015 Tattersalls Ireland November National HuntLot 124 · store | Bought back |
| Sole Article2009 gelding by Definite Article | 2012 Tattersalls Ireland DerbyLot 244 · store | Bought back |
| Sole Article2009 colt by Definite Article | 2010 Tattersalls Ireland Winter Flat and National HuntLot 217 · store | €1,700Nigel Anderton |
| 2008 gelding by Definite Article | 2010 Tattersalls Ireland Winter Flat and National HuntLot 289 · store | €600Nigel Anderton |
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.