Final Drive
Foaled 2006 · by Viking Ruler out of Forest Delight (Shinko Forest)
Form 07/75688/980 (latest on the right) · Flat · ran 4 Apr 08 – 19 Feb 15, last for John Butler · current OR 53
| Date | Course & race | Trip | Going | Pos | OR | Jockey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Feb 15 | Chelmsford City (AW)Buy Tickets At chelmsfordcityracecourse.com Handicap · Class 6 · 1m · Standard | 1m | Standard | 12/13 | 53 | Tom Queally |
| 2 Feb 15 | Lingfield (AW)Coral.co.uk Handicap · Class 6 · 1m2f · Standard | 1m2f | Standard | 8/13 | 55 | Adam Kirby |
| 16 Jan 15 | Lingfield (AW)coral.co.uk Best Odds Guaranteed On Racing Handicap (Div 2) · Class 6 · 1m2f · Standard | 1m2f | Standard | 9/12 | 57 | Adam Kirby |
| 27 Feb 13 | Kempton (AW)Betdaq Games 50 Hard Cash Bonus Handicap · Class 6 · 1m · Standard | 1m | Standard | 8/14 | 62 | Liam Keniry |
| 10 Feb 13 | Southwell (AW)50 Free Bet At coral.co.uk Handicap · Class 5 · 7f · Standard To Slow | 7f | Standard To Slow | 8/10 | 65 | Liam Keniry |
| 30 Jan 13 | Kempton (AW)Win Big With Betdaq Multiples Handicap · Class 5 · 1m2f · Standard | 1m2f | Standard | 6/9 | 67 | Liam Keniry |
| 15 Jan 13 | Wolverhampton (AW)Download Coral.co.uk Mobile App Handicap · Class 5 · 1m1f103y · Standard | 1m1f103y | Standard | 5/9 | 69 | Liam Keniry |
| 4 Jan 13 | Wolverhampton (AW)Black Country's Only Racecourse Handicap · Class 5 · 1m141y · Standard | 1m141y | Standard | 7/9 | 72 | Stevie Donohoe |
| 17 Dec 12 | Wolverhampton (AW)Joan Hall Memorial Celebration Handicap · Class 5 · 1m141y · Standard | 1m141y | Standard | 7/9 | 72 | Adam Kirby |
| 7 Dec 12 | Lingfield (AW)32Red Casino Handicap · Class 5 · 1m2f · Standard | 1m2f | Standard | 13/14 | 75 | Stevie Donohoe |
| 19 Nov 12 | Wolverhampton (AW)Book Hospitality In Horizons Handicap (Div 2) · Class 4 · 7f32y · Standard | 7f32y | Standard | 11/12 | 78 | Adam Kirby |
| 30 Oct 12 | Wolverhampton (AW)32Red Casino Handicap · Class 4 · 1m1f103y · Standard | 1m1f103y | Standard | 8/13 | 80 | Liam Keniry |
Viking Ruler as a stallion
In our records: 69 runners, 25 winners (36%), 4 black-type winners including 2 at the top level, 3 more placed in black type. Runners foaled 2004–2014.
His best
Court Ruler Group 1 · Red Ruler Group 1 · Kroner Group 2 · Aashiq Group 3 · Somethingwonderful OR 131 · Dylans Secret OR 127
The dam: Forest Delight by Shinko Forest
No runs on our British and Irish records (unraced, or raced abroad). Dam of 0 winners from 4 other runners.
The dam’s other foals
| Horse | Runs | Wins | Best |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unauthorised Act (IRE) 2017 filly · by Elzaam | 4 | 0 | OR 45 |
| Look Who It Isnae (IRE) 2016 filly · by Thewayyouare | 2 | 0 | – |
| Our Emerald Forest (IRE) 2009 gelding · by Zerpour | 3 | 0 | – |
| Clearance Ahead (IRE) 2007 gelding · by Statue Of Liberty | 2 | 0 | – |
Final Drive in the sale ring
| Sale | Result | Bought by | Sold by |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 Goffs December Flat SaleLot 1170 · as a foal | €15,000Milestream Stud | Milestream Stud | Moortown Stud |
| 2007 Tattersalls Ireland SeptemberLot 294 · as a yearling | €5,000William Murphy | William Murphy | Milestream Stud |
The family at the sales — out of the same dam
| Foal | Sale | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Unauthorised Act2017 filly by Elzaam | 2018 Goffs February SaleLot 313 · yearling | Bought back |
| Look Who It Isnae2016 filly by Thewayyouare | 2016 Goffs November Foal SaleLot 19 · foal | Not sold |
| Clearance Ahead2007 gelding by Statue of Liberty | 2007 Goffs December Flat SaleLot 1141 · foal | Not sold |
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.