Blind Faith
Foaled 2004 · by Beneficial out of Drinadaly (Oscar)
Form 00/UP (latest on the right) · Hurdle, NH Flat · ran 22 Feb 08 – 4 Mar 09, last for Evan Williams
| Date | Course & race | Trip | Going | Pos | OR | Jockey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Mar 09 | FontwellBetfair Sp As It Should Be Maiden Hurdle · Class 5 · 2m2f110y · Good To Soft | 2m2f110y | Good To Soft | PU/12 | – | D P Fahy |
| 5 Feb 09 | TauntonSouthwest-racing.com Maiden Hurdle (Div 2) · Class 4 · 2m1f · Heavy | 2m1f | Heavy | UR/11 | – | D P Fahy |
| 27 Apr 08 | LudlowJenkinsons Caterers Intermediate Open NH Flat Race · Class 5 · 2m · Good | 2m | Good | 13/15 | – | Paul Moloney |
| 22 Feb 08 | SandownAllied Irish Bank (GB) Standard Open NH Flat Race · Class 5 · 2m110y · Good | 2m110y | Good | 13/13 | – | Mr J P Flavin |
Beneficial as a stallion
In our records: 1,236 runners, 607 winners (49%), 51 black-type winners including 7 at the top level, 64 more placed in black type. Runners foaled 1998–2014.
His best
Cooldine Grade 1 OR 163 · Mount Benbulben Grade 1 OR 160 · Realt Dubh Grade 1 OR 160 · Annacotty Grade 1 OR 157 · Benefficient Grade 1 OR 157 · Realt Mor Grade 1 OR 150
The dam: Drinadaly by Oscar
No runs on our British and Irish records (unraced, or raced abroad). Dam of 3 winners from 4 other runners.
The dam’s other foals
| Horse | Runs | Wins | Best |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arbor Vitae (IRE) 2014 mare · by Arcadio | 8 | 0 | OR 109 |
| I'm A Game Changer (IRE) Grade 3 2012 gelding · by Arcadio | 31 | 5 | OR 143 |
| Marlbrook (IRE) 2008 gelding · by Beneficial (full sibling) | 11 | 3 | OR 143 |
| Indefensible (IRE) 2003 gelding · by Beneficial (full sibling) | 8 | 1 | OR 109 |
Blind Faith in the sale ring
| Sale | Result | Bought by | Sold by |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 Goffs UK NH Breeze Up SaleLot 29 · as a breeze-up | £24,000E Williams | E Williams | Sherbourne Lodge |
| 2007 Tattersalls Ireland DerbyLot 529 · as a store | €16,500 | – | Castletown Quarry Stud |
The family at the sales — out of the same dam
| Foal | Sale | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Arbor Vitae2014 filly by Arcadio | 2022 Goffs UK January SaleLot 161 · in training | £1,500Dolla Stud |
| I'm A Game Changer2012 gelding by Arcadio | 2020 Goffs UK September HIT SaleLot 234 · in training | £12,500Andrew McNamara |
| 2016 filly by Arcadio | 2019 Tattersalls Ireland DerbyLot 197 · store | Not sold |
| I'm A Game Changer2012 gelding by Arcadio | 2019 Goffs UK September HIT SaleLot 294 · in training | £50,000Aidan O'Ryan/Gordon Elliott |
| Arbor Vitae2014 filly by Arcadio | 2017 Tattersalls Ireland August National HuntLot 547 · store | €5,000Russellstown Stud |
| I'm A Game Changer2012 gelding by Arcadio | 2015 Tattersalls Ireland DerbyLot 108 · store | €65,000Kevin Ross Bloodstock |
| Marlbrook2008 gelding by Beneficial | 2011 Tattersalls Ireland DerbyLot 77 · store | €20,000Enda Bolger |
| Indefensible2003 gelding by Beneficial | 2006 Goffs UK NH Breeze Up SaleLot 38 · breeze-up | £26,000Mills, T. G. |
| Indefensible2003 gelding by Beneficial | 2006 Tattersalls Ireland DerbyLot 112 · store | €23,000Kilronan Stud |
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.