The Grifter
Foaled 2002 · by Thowra out of Spring Grass (Pardigras)
Form 0/44P9/466/4P (latest on the right) · Hurdle, Chase, NH Flat · ran 23 Apr 08 – 24 Jun 12, last for John Ryall · current OR 86
| Date | Course & race | Trip | Going | Pos | OR | Jockey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Jun 12 | HerefordRex Shutler Birthday Handicap Chase · Class 5 · 2m5f110y · Good | 2m5f110y | Good | PU/10 | 86 | Dave Crosse |
| 1 May 12 | ExeterRacing Uk Welcomes Exeter Racecourse Handicap Chase · Class 5 · 2m1f110y · Heavy | 2m1f110y | Heavy | 4/5 | 89 | Dave Crosse |
| 26 Dec 11 | WincantonArmishaws Removals Harry Dufosee Novices' Chase · Class 3 · 2m5f · Soft | 2m5f | Soft | 6/6 | 100 | Charlie Studd |
| 15 Dec 11 | ExeterSouth-West Racing Club Handicap Chase (Betfair Chase Series Qualifier) · Class 4 · 2m3f110y · Heavy | 2m3f110y | Heavy | 6/11 | 103 | Charlie Studd |
| 8 Jan 11 | WincantonHigos Thatched Insurance Novices' Handicap Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m · Soft | 2m | Soft | 4/11 | 105 | Richard Killoran |
| 18 Nov 10 | WincantonSouth West Racing Club Novices' Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m6f · Good | 2m6f | Good | 9/16 | 105 | Andrew Glassonbury |
| 2 Nov 10 | Exetertoteplacepot 'National Hunt' Novices' Hurdle (Div 1) · Class 3 · 2m5f110y · Soft | 2m5f110y | Soft | PU/11 | 109 | Andrew Glassonbury |
| 1 May 10 | Uttoxetertoteplacepot Maiden Hurdle (Div 1) · Class 5 · 2m · Good To Soft | 2m | Good To Soft | 4/11 | 109 | Andrew Glassonbury |
| 27 Mar 10 | NewburyJohnny Haine Memorial Novices' Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m110y · Soft | 2m110y | Soft | 4/14 | – | Andrew Glassonbury |
| 11 Oct 08 | ChepstowBetlive & In-running at williamhill.co.uk Standard Open NH Flat Race · Class 6 · 2m110y · Good | 2m110y | Good | 10/15 | – | Dave Crosse |
| 23 Apr 08 | WorcesterConnolly's Red Mills Horse Feeds Standard Open NH Flat Race · Class 5 · 2m · Good To Soft | 2m | Good To Soft | 4/11 | – | Joe Tizzard |
Thowra as a stallion
In our records: 66 runners, 12 winners (18%), 0 black-type winners. Runners foaled 1995–2006.
His best
Hill Forts Timmy OR 133 · Haggle Twins OR 125 · Hi Humpfree OR 119 · Our Jolly Swagman OR 119 · Railway Ranger OR 116 · Dare Too Dream OR 115
The dam: Spring Grass by Pardigras
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring Blossom (GB) 2010 mare · by Apple Tree | 1 | 0 | – |
| Spring Wolf (GB) 2008 gelding · by Loup Sauvage | 10 | 2 | OR 118 |
| Spring Bay (GB) 2005 mare · by Karinga Bay | 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.