Idealism
Foaled 2007 · by Motivator out of Fickle (Danehill)
Form 86990/81098 (latest on the right) · Flat, Hurdle · ran 15 Oct 09 – 3 Nov 12, last for Micky Hammond · current OR 49
| Date | Course & race | Trip | Going | Pos | OR | Jockey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Nov 12 | WetherbyDownload The Free Racing Plus App Novices' Hurdle · Class 3 · 2m110y · Good To Soft | 2m110y | Good To Soft | 8/9 | – | Jason Maguire |
| 6 Aug 12 | CarlisleLive Music After Racing Tonight Handicap (Pro-Am Lady Riders' Race) · Class 6 · 1m3f107y · Soft | 1m3f107y | Soft | 9/12 | 49 | Miss Becky Smith |
| 25 Jun 12 | ThirskLadies' Day Saturday 8th September Book Now Handicap · Class 6 · 1m4f · Good To Soft | 1m4f | Good To Soft | 14/15 | 51 | Phillip Makin |
| 1 Jun 12 | NewcastleNewcastle Flooring Handicap (Div 2) · Class 6 · 1m4f93y · Good | 1m4f93y | Good | 1/11 | 45 | P J McDonald |
| 10 Apr 12 | Pontefract'Highly Commended' Pontefract Loyalty Card Handicap (Div 2) · Class 5 · 1m4y · Good | 1m4y | Good | 8/12 | 45 | Lee Newman |
| 28 Sep 11 | Newcastlepostracing.net The Site For Winners Handicap (Div 2) (Str) · Class 5 · 1m3y · Good | 1m3y | Good | 13/14 | 45 | Barry McHugh |
| 13 Sep 11 | HaydockBetdaq The Betting Exchange Haydock Park Apprentice Training Series Handicap · Class 5 · 1m2f95y · Good To Soft | 1m2f95y | Good To Soft | 9/9 | 50 | L McNiff |
| 15 Jul 11 | PontefractGeorge V WMC Glasshoughton Maiden Handicap · Class 5 · 1m2f6y · Good To Firm | 1m2f6y | Good To Firm | 9/9 | 57 | Dale Swift |
| 5 Jul 11 | PontefractYorkshire Racing Summer Festival Handicap · Class 5 · 1m2f6y · Good To Firm | 1m2f6y | Good To Firm | 6/11 | 57 | Frederik Tylicki |
| 13 Jun 11 | CarlisleWest Moor Stud Handicap · Class 5 · 1m1f61y · Good To Soft | 1m1f61y | Good To Soft | 8/9 | 61 | Frederik Tylicki |
| 24 May 11 | RiponBet British With totepool Handicap · Class 5 · 1m4f10y · Good | 1m4f10y | Good | 11/12 | 63 | Frederik Tylicki |
| 19 Apr 11 | PontefractYorkshire Business Forum Handicap · Class 5 · 1m4y · Good To Firm | 1m4y | Good To Firm | 5/12 | 65 | Frederik Tylicki |
Motivator as a stallion
In our records: 532 runners, 248 winners (47%), 45 black-type winners including 6 at the top level, 48 more placed in black type. Runners foaled 2007–2024.
On the track himself: 5 runs, 2 wins — Group 1 winner (Vodafone Derby Stakes (Group 1)).
His best
Pentland Hills Grade 1 OR 157 · Stormy Ireland Grade 1 OR 153 · Treve Group 1 OR 130 · Jigme Grade 1 · For Fun Grade 1 · Ridasiyna Group 1
The dam: Fickle by Danehill
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nautilus (GB) 2010 gelding · by Medicean | 14 | 4 | OR 98 |
| Sistine (GB) 2008 filly · by Dubai Destination | 7 | 1 | OR 61 |
| Good Return (GB) 2005 gelding · by Fasliyev | 2 | 0 | – |
| Tafiya (GB) 2003 filly · by Bahri | 15 | 0 | OR 75 |
| Tarfah (USA) Group 3 2001 mare · by Kingmambo | 4 | 2 | OR 104 |
Idealism in the sale ring
| Sale | Result | Bought by | Sold by |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 Tattersalls October, Book 1Lot 513 · as a yearling | 100,000gnsJohn Gosden Racing LLP | John Gosden Racing LLP | Highclere Stud |
| 2010 Tattersalls Autumn HITLot 470 · as a in training | 5,000gnsMickey Hammond | Mickey Hammond | Clarehaven Stables (J. Gosden) |
The family at the sales — out of the same dam
| Foal | Sale | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Tafiya2003 filly by Bahri | 2019 Arqana Breeding Stock SaleLot 697 · broodmare | €3,000 |
| Sistine2008 filly by Dubai Destination | 2009 Tattersalls October, Book 2Lot 1148 · yearling | 62,000gnsElite Racing Club |
| Tafiya2003 mare by Bahri | 2008 Tattersalls FebruaryLot 66 · broodmare | 7,000gnsEd Sackville |
| Tafiya2003 filly by Bahri | 2007 Tattersalls Autumn HITLot 1328 · in training | Bought back |
| Tafiya2003 filly by Bahri | 2007 Tattersalls JulyLot 260 · in training | Bought back |
| Good Return2005 colt by Fasliyev | 2006 Tattersalls October, Book 1Lot 133 · yearling | 50,000gnsJoseph Loonby |
| Tafiya2003 filly by Bahri | 2006 Tattersalls December MaresLot 2593 · broodmare | 15,000gnsHappy Horse Stables |
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.