Darceys Dancer
Foaled 2003 · by Lear Spear out of Dun Oengus (Strong Gale)
€36,652Prize money
Form F/86404405/0 (latest on the right) · Hurdle, Chase, NH Flat · ran 15 Nov 08 – 20 Feb 13, last for Evan Williams · current OR 103
bt placed in black-type company 2 times
| Date | Course & race | Trip | Going | Pos | OR | Jockey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Feb 13 | LudlowWeatherbys Hamilton Insurance Handicap Chase · Class 4 · 2m · Soft | 2m | Soft | 12/12 | 103 | Paul Moloney |
| 17 Dec 12 | Ffos LasEps Handicap Hurdle · Class 3 · 2m · Heavy | 2m | Heavy | 5/7 | 110 | Conor Ring |
| 30 Nov 12 | NewburySanderson Weatherall Ladies Are Ageless Conditional Jockeys' Handicap Chase · Class 3 · 2m2f110y · Good To Soft | 2m2f110y | Good To Soft | 11/13 | 108 | Conor Ring |
| 27 Oct 12 | ChepstowBet totequadpot Text Tote To 89660 Handicap Chase · Class 4 · 2m3f110y · Good To Soft | 2m3f110y | Good To Soft | 4/8 | 110 | Conor Ring |
| 1 Oct 12 | Newton AbbotOlive And Jack Oliver Memorial Handicap Chase · Class 4 · 2m110y · Soft | 2m110y | Soft | 4/4 | 115 | Paul Moloney |
| 23 May 12 | WorcesterLadbrokes Handicap Chase · Class 3 · 2m4f · Good | 2m4f | Good | 12/13 | 117 | Paul Moloney |
| 24 Mar 12 | NewburyRowena Bourne 21 Years At Ultima Handicap Chase · Class 3 · 2m1f · Good | 2m1f | Good | 4/7 | 121 | Adam Wedge |
| 2 Mar 12 | NewburyPhysicool Handicap Chase (In Aid Of West Berkshire Mencap) (For The Geoffrey Gilbey Trophy) · Class 3 · 2m1f · Good | 2m1f | Good | 6/6 | 127 | Paul Moloney |
| 7 Jan 12 | Sandown32red Handicap Chase · Class 2 · 2m · Good To Soft | 2m | Good To Soft | 8/9 | 130 | Paul Moloney |
| 17 Dec 11 | HaydockMaxilead Metals Handicap Chase · Class 3 · 2m · Heavy | 2m | Heavy | F/9 | 133 | Paul Moloney |
| 19 Nov 11 | AscotCarey Group Handicap Chase · Class 2 · 2m1f · Good | 2m1f | Good | 5/11 | 135 | Jason Maguire |
| 29 Oct 11 | Ascot ListedByrne Group Handicap Chase (Listed) · Class 1 · 2m1f · Good | 2m1f | Good | 3/9 | 135 | Paul Moloney |
Lear Spear as a stallion
In our records: 32 runners, 5 winners (16%), 0 black-type winners, 1 more placed in black type. Runners foaled 2003–2006.
His best
Darceys Dancer bt OR 135 · Ferris Bueller OR 111 · Triumphus OR 105 · Not Right Now · A Bid Too Far OR 92 · Buck The Trend
The dam: Dun Oengus by Strong Gale
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Return To Glory (IRE) 2004 gelding · by Bob's Return | 7 | 0 | OR 86 |
| Top Dog I (IRE) 1999 gelding · by Topanoora | 10 | 0 | OR 79 |
| Celtic Major (IRE) 1998 gelding · by Roselier | 11 | 2 | OR 115 |
Darceys Dancer in the sale ring
| Sale | Result | Bought by | Sold by |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 Tattersalls Ireland DerbyLot 533 · as a store | €50,000Noel Meade | Noel Meade | Ardrums House Stud |
| 2011 Goffs UK Spring SaleLot 120 · as a in training | £7,000Evan Williams | Evan Williams | Tu Va Stables |
The family at the sales — out of the same dam
| Foal | Sale | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 gelding by Definite Article | 2012 Goffs UK Spring SaleLot 128 · in training | £2,600Mr. S. Brackenbury |
| 2006 gelding by Definite Article | 2009 Tattersalls Ireland DerbyLot 241 · store | €7,000Ballyregan Stables |
| 2001 gelding by City Honours | 2007 Goffs UK December HIT SaleLot 107 · in training | £3,000Williamson, S. |
| 2006 colt by Definite Article | 2006 Tattersalls Ireland November National HuntLot 1368 · store | €15,000Caucestown House |
| 2000 mare by Saddlers' Hall | 2006 Tattersalls Ireland November National HuntLot 2813 · broodmare | 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.