Abbevillian
Foaled 2004 · by Definite Article out of Imminent Approach (Lord Americo)
Form 34/12/3/890P4 (latest on the right) · Hurdle, Chase, NH Flat · ran 1 Nov 08 – 22 Oct 12, last for Charles Egerton · current OR 107
| Date | Course & race | Trip | Going | Pos | OR | Jockey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Oct 12 | PlumptonGerald Karn-smith Memorial Handicap Chase · Class 4 · 3m2f · Good To Soft | 3m2f | Good To Soft | 4/6 | 107 | Wayne Hutchinson |
| 21 Jul 12 | Market RasenFussey Engineering And Fussey Piling Novices' Handicap Chase · Class 4 · 2m6f110y · Good | 2m6f110y | Good | PU/7 | 110 | Wayne Hutchinson |
| 17 Apr 12 | KemptonSfs Intec 316 Stainless Steel Handicap Hurdle · Class 3 · 2m5f · Good | 2m5f | Good | 12/20 | 115 | Wayne Hutchinson |
| 3 Mar 12 | NewburyMirror Punters Club Supporting Greatwood Handicap Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m5f · Good To Soft | 2m5f | Good To Soft | 9/15 | 117 | Sam Twiston-Davies |
| 7 Jan 12 | Sandown32red Handicap Hurdle · Class 2 · 2m110y · Soft | 2m110y | Soft | 8/15 | 118 | Jimmy McCarthy |
| 17 Apr 10 | Bangor-on-DeeBet On 08000 568 621 corbettsports.com Novices' Hurdle · Class 4 · 3m · Good | 3m | Good | 3/11 | 126 | Jimmy McCarthy |
| 14 Dec 09 | PlumptonBob Kiernan Memorial 'national Hunt' Novices' Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m5f · Soft | 2m5f | Soft | 2/9 | 126 | A P McCoy |
| 23 Nov 09 | LudlowE.B.F. 'National Hunt' Novices' Hurdle (Qualifier) · Class 4 · 2m5f · Soft | 2m5f | Soft | 1/9 | – | Jimmy McCarthy |
| 29 Dec 08 | NewburyTotepool Greatwood Introductory Hurdle · Class 2 · 2m110y · Good To Soft | 2m110y | Good To Soft | 4/9 | – | A P McCoy |
| 27 Nov 08 | NewburyBurges Salmon Standard Open NH Flat Race · Class 5 · 2m110y · Good To Soft | 2m110y | Good To Soft | 3/18 | – | Jimmy McCarthy |
| 1 Nov 08 | AscotLascelles Standard Open NH Flat Race · Class 4 · 2m · Good | 2m | Good | 2/15 | – | Jimmy 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: Imminent Approach by Lord Americo
No runs on our British and Irish records (unraced, or raced abroad). Dam of 1 winner from 3 other runners.
The dam’s other foals
| Horse | Runs | Wins | Best |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apt Approach (IRE) Grade 2 2003 gelding · by Bob Back | 22 | 7 | OR 150 |
| Call Me Captain (IRE) 2000 gelding · by Bob Back | 2 | 0 | – |
| Approach The Ocean (IRE) 1999 mare · by Shernazar | 3 | 0 | – |
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.