Ad Idem
Foaled 2004 · by Kayf Tara out of Major Hoolihan (Soldier Rose)
Form 37P/5U74/247 (latest on the right) · Hurdle, Chase, NH Flat · ran 13 Apr 09 – 1 Apr 17, last for Mrs Pauline Gavin · current OR 106
bt placed in black-type company 1 time
| Date | Course & race | Trip | Going | Pos | OR | Jockey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Apr 17 | NavanFollow Navan On Facebook Handicap Chase · 2m4f · Heavy | 2m4f | Heavy | 7/17 | 106 | Rachael Blackmore |
| 9 Mar 17 | ThurlesUrlingford Rated Chase · 2m2f · Soft To Heavy | 2m2f | Soft To Heavy | 4/8 | 107 | Rachael Blackmore |
| 25 Feb 17 | FairyhouseEaster Festival 16th - 18th April Hunters Chase · 2m5f100y · Heavy | 2m5f100y | Heavy | 2/6 | 105 | Richard Deegan |
| 24 Mar 16 | ThurlesDevil's Bit Handicap Chase · 2m110y · Yielding | 2m110y | Yielding | 4/9 | 115 | Rachael Blackmore |
| 6 Mar 16 | NaasWoodlands 100 Club Leinster National Handicap Chase (grade B) · 3m · Heavy | 3m | Heavy | 7/12 | 116 | Rachael Blackmore |
| 27 Feb 16 | NavanNewgrange Veterans Handicap Chase · 3m · Soft To Heavy | 3m | Soft To Heavy | UR/10 | 116 | Brian Hayes |
| 24 Jan 16 | Leopardstown'colours Bar' Handicap Chase (0-123) · 2m5f · Soft | 2m5f | Soft | 5/12 | 117 | Brian Hayes |
| 28 Dec 15 | LimerickGuinness Veterans Handicap Chase · 2m6f · Heavy | 2m6f | Heavy | PU/11 | 119 | Brian Hayes |
| 6 Dec 15 | Punchestown3 For 2 Festival Tickets At punchestown.com Handicap Chase · 2m6f · Heavy | 2m6f | Heavy | 7/14 | 120 | Brian Hayes |
| 14 Nov 15 | PunchestownFestival 3 For 2 Ticket Offer Handicap Chase (0-140) · 2m6f · Soft | 2m6f | Soft | 3/9 | 119 | Brian Hayes |
| 26 Oct 15 | GalwayEnnis Lifts Handicap Chase · 2m6f111y · Yielding | 2m6f111y | Yielding | 4/7 | 120 | Brian Hayes |
| 19 Sep 15 | ListowelBeasley Engineering Limited Handicap Chase · 3m · Yielding To Soft | 3m | Yielding To Soft | F/9 | 122 | Brian Hayes |
Kayf Tara as a stallion
In our records: 1,184 runners, 584 winners (49%), 55 black-type winners including 13 at the top level, 74 more placed in black type. Runners foaled 2002–2020.
His best
Thistlecrack Grade 1 OR 174 · Edwardstone Grade 1 OR 170 · Special Tiara Grade 1 OR 168 · Planet of Sound Grade 1 OR 166 · Identity Thief Grade 1 OR 165 · Edwulf Grade 1 OR 164
The dam: Major Hoolihan by Soldier Rose
No runs on our British and Irish records (unraced, or raced abroad). Dam of 2 winners from 6 other runners.
The dam’s other foals
| Horse | Runs | Wins | Best |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bold Soldier (GB) 2015 gelding · by Kayf Tara (full sibling) | 8 | 0 | OR 117 |
| Hott Lips (GB) 2012 mare · by Midnight Legend | 1 | 0 | – |
| Officer Hoolihan (GB) 2010 gelding · by Kayf Tara (full sibling) | 14 | 3 | OR 129 |
| Gone Too Far (GB) 2008 gelding · by Kayf Tara (full sibling) | 27 | 5 | OR 135 |
| Major Blizzard (GB) 2003 gelding · by Glacial Storm | 1 | 0 | – |
| Pongo's Nephew (GB) 2001 gelding · by Executive Perk | 8 | 0 | OR 95 |
The family at the sales — out of the same dam
| Foal | Sale | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Bold Soldier2015 gelding by Kayf Tara | 2018 Goffs UK Spring Store SaleLot 33 · store | £30,000George Mullins |
| Gone Too Far2008 gelding by Kayf Tara | 2016 Goffs UK September HIT SaleLot 180 · in training | £30,000David Pipe |
| 2011 gelding by Kayf Tara | 2014 Goffs UK Spring SaleLot 617 · in training | £28,000Kieran Mcmanus |
| Officer Hoolihan2010 gelding by Kayf Tara | 2013 Tattersalls Ireland DerbyLot 3 · store | €40,000Tom Malone |
| Gone Too Far2008 gelding by Kayf Tara | 2011 Tattersalls Ireland DerbyLot 230 · store | €26,000Jonjo O'Neill |
| Major Blizzard2003 gelding by Glacial Storm | 2007 Goffs UK NH Breeze Up SaleLot 59 · breeze-up | 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.