Across The Bay
Foaled 2004 · by Bob's Return out of The Southern (Glacial Storm)
€65,872Prize money
Form 81/U080/0BPU (latest on the right) · Hurdle, Chase, NH Flat · ran 22 Apr 08 – 15 May 15, last for Donald McCain · current OR 139
bt placed in black-type company 2 times
| Date | Course & race | Trip | Going | Pos | OR | Jockey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 May 15 | AintreeRacing Uk Ipad App Handicap Chase · Class 2 · 3m1f · Good | 3m1f | Good | UR/10 | 139 | Wilson Renwick |
| 11 Apr 15 | Aintree Grade 3Crabbie's Grand National Chase (Grade 3 Handicap) · Class 1 · 4m3f110y · Good To Soft | 4m3f110y | Good To Soft | PU/39 | 143 | Henry Brooke |
| 12 Mar 15 | CheltenhamFulke Walwyn Kim Muir Challenge Cup Handicap Chase (Amateur Riders) · Class 2 · 3m2f · Good | 3m2f | Good | BD/24 | 143 | Mr B O'Neill |
| 14 Feb 15 | HaydockPertemps Network Handicap Hurdle (series Qualifier) · Class 2 · 3m · Soft | 3m | Soft | 14/16 | 140 | Adrian Lane |
| 6 Dec 14 | Aintree Grade 3Betfred Becher Handicap Chase (Grade 3) (Nat Course) · Class 1 · 3m2f · Good To Soft | 3m2f | Good To Soft | 13/25 | 144 | Wilson Renwick |
| 12 Nov 14 | Bangor-on-DeeAnne Duchess Of Westminster Memorial Handicap Chase · Class 2 · 3m110y · Soft | 3m110y | Soft | 8/9 | 147 | Jason Maguire |
| 5 Apr 14 | Aintree Grade 3Crabbie's Grand National Chase (Grade 3 Handicap) · Class 1 · 4m3f110y · Good To Soft | 4m3f110y | Good To Soft | 14/40 | 148 | Henry Brooke |
| 15 Feb 14 | Haydock Grade 3Betfred Grand National Trial (Grade 3 Handicap Chase) · Class 1 · 3m5f · Heavy | 3m5f | Heavy | UR/14 | 149 | Jason Maguire |
| 30 Dec 13 | HaydockLast Fling Chase (Handicap Sponsored By Classic Lodges Ltd) · Class 2 · 3m4f · Heavy | 3m4f | Heavy | 1/10 | 143 | Jason Maguire |
| 7 Dec 13 | Aintree Grade 3Betfred Becher Handicap Chase (Grade 3) · Class 1 · 3m2f · Soft | 3m2f | Soft | 8/22 | 146 | Jason Maguire |
| 2 Nov 13 | Wetherby Grade 2bet365 Hurdle (Registered As The West Yorkshire Hurdle) (Grade 2) · Class 1 · 3m1f · Good To Soft | 3m1f | Good To Soft | 5/6 | 146 | Jason Maguire |
| 6 Apr 13 | Aintree Grade 3John Smith's Grand National Chase (Grade 3 Handicap) · Class 1 · 4m3f110y · Good To Soft | 4m3f110y | Good To Soft | 14/40 | 150 | Henry Brooke |
Bob's Return as a stallion
In our records: 275 runners, 91 winners (33%), 1 black-type winner including 1 at the top level, 6 more placed in black type. Runners foaled 1996–2006.
His best
Joncol Grade 1 OR 163 · Oneway I bt OR 157 · Across The Bay bt OR 153 · Sonny Mullen OR 153 · Ground Ball bt OR 152 · Bob Lingo OR 151
The dam: The Southern by Glacial Storm
No runs on our British and Irish records (unraced, or raced abroad). Dam of 1 winner from 5 other runners.
The dam’s other foals
| Horse | Runs | Wins | Best |
|---|---|---|---|
| Izzygonnacatcher (IRE) 2013 mare · by Oscar | 1 | 0 | – |
| Killough Kin (IRE) 2008 gelding · by Kris Kin | 8 | 0 | OR 93 |
| Ballinahow Rover (IRE) 2006 gelding · by Dr Massini | 4 | 0 | OR 95 |
| All There (IRE) 2005 gelding · by Bob's Return (full sibling) | 5 | 0 | – |
| Katie's Jem (IRE) 2003 mare · by Beneficial | 26 | 3 | OR 107 |
Across The Bay in the sale ring
| Sale | Result | Bought by | Sold by |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 Goffs Land Rover & June NH Sale, Part 1Lot 158 · as a store | €25,000Meade Noel | Meade Noel | Abbey Stables |
| 2011 Goffs UK Spring SaleLot 121 · as a in training | £10,000Kevin Coyne | Kevin Coyne | Tu Va Stables |
The family at the sales — out of the same dam
| Foal | Sale | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 filly by Kayf Tara | 2014 Goffs Land Rover SaleLot 318 · store | €8,000J.r.m. Scott |
| Izzygonnacatcher2013 filly by Oscar | 2013 Goffs December NH SaleLot 134 · store | €8,000Bts |
| Ballinahow Rover2006 gelding by Dr Massini | 2009 Goffs Land Rover SaleLot 303 · store | Not sold |
| All There2005 colt by Bob's Return | 2005 Tattersalls Ireland November National HuntLot 1885 · store | €5,000Seamus Kennedy |
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.