The Boy Soldier
Foaled 2003 · by Beneficial out of Finzel (Buckskin)
Form 9P/P (latest on the right) · Hurdle, Chase · ran 25 Apr 09 – 11 Aug 11, last for Diarmuid P Ryan
| Date | Course & race | Trip | Going | Pos | OR | Jockey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Aug 11 | TramoreBrennan's Pharmacy Beginners Chase · 2m6f · Good To Firm | 2m6f | Good To Firm | PU/12 | – | Brian O'Connell |
| 13 Jun 09 | LimerickFunk Junkies 23rd July Twilight Music Maiden Hurdle · 3m · Good | 3m | Good | PU/18 | – | Barry Geraghty |
| 25 Apr 09 | KilbegganKinnegad Maiden Hurdle · 2m3f · Yielding To Soft | 2m3f | Yielding To Soft | 9/16 | – | Mark Bolger |
Beneficial as a stallion
In our records: 1,236 runners, 607 winners (49%), 51 black-type winners including 7 at the top level, 64 more placed in black type. Runners foaled 1998–2014.
His best
Cooldine Grade 1 OR 163 · Mount Benbulben Grade 1 OR 160 · Realt Dubh Grade 1 OR 160 · Annacotty Grade 1 OR 157 · Benefficient Grade 1 OR 157 · Realt Mor Grade 1 OR 150
The dam: Finzel by Buckskin
No runs on our British and Irish records (unraced, or raced abroad). Dam of 0 winners from 3 other runners.
The dam’s other foals
| Horse | Runs | Wins | Best |
|---|---|---|---|
| Benfinzel (IRE) 2004 gelding · by Beneficial (full sibling) | 3 | 0 | – |
| Dunline Lad (IRE) 2002 gelding · by Allegoric | 4 | 0 | – |
| Fourcuil Fashion (IRE) 2001 mare · by Allegoric | 1 | 0 | – |
The Boy Soldier in the sale ring
| Sale | Result | Bought by | Sold by |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 Tattersalls Ireland August National HuntLot 658 · as a store | Not sold (€4,800) | – | Shanakill House |
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.