Benedictus
Foaled 2005 · by Alderbrook out of Dante's Thatch (Phardante)
Form 1P113/3233/1 (latest on the right) · Chase · ran 29 Mar 12 – 7 Apr 16, last for Jack R Barber · current OR 123
| Date | Course & race | Trip | Going | Pos | OR | Jockey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Apr 16 | TauntonPontispool Equine Sports Centre 'Grassroots' Hunters' Chase (The Mitford-Slade Challenge Trophy) · Class 5 · 2m7f3y · Good | 2m7f3y | Good | 1/5 | 123 | Mr Martin McIntyre |
| 30 Apr 14 | CheltenhamCheltenham Collection Ladies' Open Hunters' Chase · Class 5 · 2m5f · Good To Soft | 2m5f | Good To Soft | 3/13 | 123 | Miss Leanda Tickle |
| 15 Apr 14 | KemptonFreddie Farmer Foundation Open Hunters' Chase · Class 5 · 2m4f110y · Good | 2m4f110y | Good | 3/12 | 124 | Mr J Barber |
| 2 Apr 14 | WincantonRoyal Artillery Gold Cup (Amateur Riders' Chase) · Class 3 · 3m1f110y · Good To Soft | 3m1f110y | Good To Soft | 2/10 | 126 | Major Alex Michael |
| 7 Mar 14 | LeicesterMallard Pawnbrokers Hunters' Chase · Class 3 · 2m7f110y · Soft | 2m7f110y | Soft | 3/7 | 129 | Mr J Barber |
| 1 May 13 | CheltenhamCheltenham Collection Ladies' Hunters' Chase · Class 5 · 2m5f · Good | 2m5f | Good | 3/12 | 129 | Miss Leanda Tickle |
| 16 Apr 13 | KemptonUndercover Roofing & Insulation Group Hunters' Chase · Class 5 · 2m4f110y · Good | 2m4f110y | Good | 1/11 | 124 | Mr J Barber |
| 4 Apr 13 | TauntonRonnie Wallace Hunters' Chase · Class 6 · 2m7f110y · Good To Firm | 2m7f110y | Good To Firm | 1/8 | 116 | Mr J Barber |
| 15 Mar 13 | CheltenhamCGA Foxhunter Chase Challenge Cup · Class 2 · 3m2f110y · Soft | 3m2f110y | Soft | PU/23 | 120 | Mikey Ennis |
| 28 Feb 13 | TauntonCGA Foxhunter Trial (Hunters' Chase) (For The Richard Williams Memorial Trophy) · Class 5 · 2m7f110y · Soft | 2m7f110y | Soft | 1/6 | 85 | Mr J Barber |
| 15 Feb 13 | SandownRoyal Artillery Gold Cup (Amateur Riders' Chase) (Supported By NP Aerospace) · Class 3 · 3m110y · Soft | 3m110y | Soft | 6/8 | 93 | Mr Phillip York |
| 31 Jan 13 | WincantonCGA Foxhunter Trial Hunters' Chase (For The Stewart Tory Memorial Challenge Trophy) · Class 6 · 3m1f110y · Heavy | 3m1f110y | Heavy | PU/14 | – | Mr J Barber |
Alderbrook as a stallion
In our records: 368 runners, 132 winners (36%), 7 black-type winners including 1 at the top level, 12 more placed in black type. Runners foaled 1998–2008.
His best
Alderwood Grade 1 OR 153 · Ollie Magern Grade 2 OR 163 · For Non Stop Grade 2 OR 162 · Glenfinn Captain Grade 2 OR 156 · Baron Windrush Listed OR 143 · Notarfbad Listed OR 138
The dam: Dante's Thatch by Phardante
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Church Field (IRE) 2008 gelding · by Heron Island | 32 | 7 | OR 122 |
| Alderbuck (IRE) 2006 gelding · by Alderbrook (full sibling) | 2 | 0 | – |
| Calgary Bay (IRE) Grade 3 2003 gelding · by Taipan | 37 | 6 | OR 158 |
| Robbers Glen (IRE) 2000 gelding · by Muroto | 14 | 5 | OR 123 |
| Barcham Again (IRE) 1997 gelding · by Aristocracy | 9 | 0 | OR 96 |
Benedictus in the sale ring
| Sale | Result | Bought by | Sold by |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 Tattersalls Ireland November National HuntLot 1803 · as a store | €20,000Old Moss Farm | Old Moss Farm | Rachel Bennett (Agent) |
The family at the sales — out of the same dam
| Foal | Sale | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Church Field2008 gelding by Heron Island | 2011 Goffs Land Rover SaleLot 52 · store | €12,000Jonjo O'neill |
| Alderbuck2006 gelding by Alderbrook | 2009 Goffs Land Rover SaleLot 130 · store | €20,000Nolan Paul |
| Alderbuck2006 colt by Alderbrook | 2006 Tattersalls Ireland November National HuntLot 1921 · store | €8,000Knockbrack Bloodstock |
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.