Gus Macrae
Foaled 2004 · by Accordion out of Full Of Surprises (Be My Native)
€2,462Prize money
Form 2/7P55P/P46P (latest on the right) · Hurdle, Chase, NH Flat · ran 4 Oct 08 – 11 Nov 15, last for Rebecca Curtis · current OR 106
Listed won the Byrne Group Handicap Chase (Listed) (2012)
| Date | Course & race | Trip | Going | Pos | OR | Jockey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Nov 15 | Bangor-on-DeeFriends Of The Animal Health Trust Handicap Chase (For The Tarporley Hunt Cup) · Class 4 · 2m4f72y · Soft | 2m4f72y | Soft | PU/7 | 106 | Sean Bowen |
| 17 Oct 15 | Ffos LasJCP Solicitors Handicap Chase · Class 4 · 2m4f199y · Good | 2m4f199y | Good | 6/7 | 111 | Conor Brassil |
| 25 Sep 15 | WorcesterRybrook, Nobody Knows BMW Better Handicap Chase · Class 4 · 2m4f · Good | 2m4f | Good | 4/9 | 113 | Conor Brassil |
| 12 Feb 15 | LeicesterCavalry Handicap Chase · Class 3 · 2m4f110y · Good To Soft | 2m4f110y | Good To Soft | PU/8 | 117 | Trevor Whelan |
| 12 Nov 14 | Bangor-on-DeeRea Valley Tractors Handicap Chase (For The Tarporley Hunt Cup) · Class 4 · 2m4f110y · Soft | 2m4f110y | Soft | PU/5 | 120 | Jamie Moore |
| 26 Oct 14 | AintreeMaxilead Metals Handicap Chase (For The John Parrett Memorial Trophy) · Class 2 · 2m · Good | 2m | Good | 5/7 | 125 | Jamie Moore |
| 3 Apr 14 | Aintree Grade 3Silver Cross Red Rum Handicap Chase (Grade 3) · Class 1 · 2m · Good | 2m | Good | 5/16 | 127 | Patrick Corbett |
| 22 Feb 14 | ChepstowRifles Handicap Chase Supporting Care For Casualties (For The Bombay Hunt Cup) · Class 2 · 2m110y · Heavy | 2m110y | Heavy | PU/9 | 127 | Patrick Corbett |
| 18 Jan 14 | AscotSodexo Handicap Chase · Class 2 · 2m5f110y · Heavy | 2m5f110y | Heavy | 7/7 | 127 | Patrick Corbett |
| 21 Dec 13 | AscotBGC Partners Handicap Chase · Class 3 · 2m1f · Soft | 2m1f | Soft | 2/10 | 122 | Paul O'Brien |
| 30 Nov 13 | Newburybet365 Handicap Chase (For The Fulke Walwyn Trophy) · Class 3 · 2m6f110y · Good | 2m6f110y | Good | 10/18 | 123 | Paul O'Brien |
| 15 Nov 13 | CheltenhamPaddy Power Handicap Chase · Class 2 · 2m · Good | 2m | Good | 7/17 | 126 | Patrick Corbett |
Accordion as a stallion
In our records: 463 runners, 199 winners (43%), 24 black-type winners including 2 at the top level, 20 more placed in black type. Runners foaled 1994–2007.
His best
Accordion Etoile Grade 1 OR 161 · Follow The Plan Grade 1 OR 160 · Weird Al Grade 2 OR 164 · Get Me Out Of Here Grade 2 OR 160 · Blazing Tempo Grade 2 OR 154 · French Accordion Grade 2 OR 145
The dam: Full Of Surprises by Be My Native
No runs on our British and Irish records (unraced, or raced abroad). Dam of 3 winners from 5 other runners.
The dam’s other foals
| Horse | Runs | Wins | Best |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drunken Tattoo (IRE) 2013 mare · by Big Bad Bob | 1 | 0 | – |
| Victory Mill (IRE) 2010 gelding · by King's Theatre | 5 | 1 | OR 128 |
| Sharpshooter (IRE) 2007 gelding · by Accordion (full sibling) | 3 | 0 | – |
| Grabtheglory (IRE) 2006 gelding · by Accordion (full sibling) | 12 | 2 | OR 120 |
| Good Egg (IRE) 2003 gelding · by Exit To Nowhere | 29 | 3 | OR 115 |
Gus Macrae in the sale ring
| Sale | Result | Bought by | Sold by |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 Tattersalls Ireland DerbyLot 574 · as a store | €25,000Tony Mullins | Tony Mullins | Parkville Stud |
| 2009 Goffs UK Spring HIT SaleLot 179 · as a in training | £20,000Curtis, Ms. R. | Curtis, Ms. R. | Watree Stables |
| 2014 Goffs UK Spring SaleLot 307 · as a in training | £11,000J.d. | J.d. | Fforest Farm Stables |
The family at the sales — out of the same dam
| Foal | Sale | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Victory Mill2010 gelding by King's Theatre | 2017 Goffs UK September SaleLot 81 · in training | £2,500Georgia Morgan |
| Drunken Tattoo2013 filly by Big Bad Bob | 2016 Tattersalls Ireland Derby Part IILot 437 · store | Bought back |
| Victory Mill2010 gelding by King's Theatre | 2013 Tattersalls Ireland DerbyLot 312 · store | €70,000Aidan O'Ryan B/S |
| Sharpshooter2007 gelding by Accordion | 2010 Tattersalls Ireland DerbyLot 205 · store | €58,000Paul Shanahan |
| Grabtheglory2006 gelding by Accordion | 2009 Tattersalls Ireland DerbyLot 270 · store | Not sold |
| 2008 filly by Craigsteel | 2008 Tattersalls Ireland November National HuntLot 1495 · store | €2,700Mayfield Farm |
| Good Egg2003 gelding by Exit To Nowhere | 2007 Tattersalls Ireland August National HuntLot 174 · store | €7,500Peter Duggan |
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.