Tear Drops
Foaled 2004 · by Beneficial out of Shuil Na Gale (Strong Gale)
Every foal out of Tear Drops (IRE) that has run in Britain or Ireland since 2005, youngest first.
| Horse | Runs | Wins | Best |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fast Felix (IRE) 2018 gelding · by Milan | 26 | 2 | OR 117 |
| Sean Hogan (IRE) 2015 gelding · by Flemensfirth | 10 | 1 | OR 109 |
| Minella Beat (IRE) 2013 gelding · by Beat Hollow | 4 | 0 | – |
€18,685Prize money
Form 6271F0827P (latest on the right) · Hurdle, NH Flat · ran 30 Jun 10 – 27 Dec 11, last for P E Collins · current OR 101
| Date | Course & race | Trip | Going | Pos | OR | Jockey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Dec 11 | LimerickGoggin Buckley Engineering Handicap Hurdle (80-102) · 2m6f · Heavy | 2m6f | Heavy | PU/18 | 101 | Mr J P McKeown |
| 30 Oct 11 | WexfordCasey Tarmacadam Mares Hurdle · 2m4f · Soft | 2m4f | Soft | 7/11 | 102 | Mr J P McKeown |
| 16 Oct 11 | CorkChristmas Party Raceday December 11th Handicap Hurdle (80-102) · 2m3f · Yielding | 2m3f | Yielding | 2/16 | 99 | Andrew P Thornton |
| 31 Jul 11 | GalwayEasyfix E.B.F. Mares Handicap Hurdle · 2m · Good | 2m | Good | 8/14 | 100 | Andrew P Thornton |
| 2 Jul 11 | BellewstownO'neills Sports Club Challenge Handicap Hurdle (81-109) · 2m1f · Good To Firm | 2m1f | Good To Firm | 16/16 | 101 | Mr J P McKeown |
| 19 Jun 11 | Gowran ParkCallan Handicap Hurdle (80-102) · 2m · Good To Firm | 2m | Good To Firm | F/19 | 101 | Mr J P McKeown |
| 3 Jun 11 | TramoreDunhill Handicap Hurdle (80-95) · 2m · Good To Firm | 2m | Good To Firm | 1/16 | 94 | Mr J P McKeown |
| 23 May 11 | SligoJune 28th At Sligo Mares Maiden Hurdle · 2m2f · Soft | 2m2f | Soft | 7/14 | 95 | Mr J P McKeown |
| 24 Apr 11 | CorkBbq Night July 8th Mares Maiden Hurdle · 2m · Good | 2m | Good | 2/20 | 1 | Mr J P McKeown |
| 10 Apr 11 | TramoreIrish Stallion Farms E.B.F. Mares Maiden Hurdle · 2m · Good | 2m | Good | 6/13 | – | Keith Donoghue |
| 26 Mar 11 | NavanSlane Mares Maiden Hurdle · 2m · Yielding | 2m | Yielding | 19/29 | – | James O'Farrell |
| 27 Aug 10 | WexfordEnniscorthy Mares Flat Race · 2m · Good | 2m | Good | 1/10 | – | Mr J P McKeown |
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: Shuil Na Gale by Strong Gale
No runs on our British and Irish records (unraced, or raced abroad). Dam of 2 winners from 3 other runners.
The dam’s other foals
| Horse | Runs | Wins | Best |
|---|---|---|---|
| Za Beau (IRE) 2001 mare · by Beneficial (full sibling) | 20 | 3 | OR 94 |
| Novi Sad (IRE) 1998 gelding · by Norwich | 9 | 1 | OR 106 |
| El Viejo (IRE) 1997 gelding · by Norwich | 14 | 0 | OR 115 |
Tear Drops in the sale ring
| Sale | Result | Bought by | Sold by |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 Tattersalls Ireland August National HuntLot 171 · as a store | €7,000Patrick Collins | Patrick Collins | Ballincurrig House Stud (Agent) |
The family at the sales — out of the same dam
| Foal | Sale | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 filly by Norwich | 2006 Tattersalls Ireland August National HuntLot 767 · store | €17,500Tom O'Mahony |
| Za Beau2001 filly by Beneficial | 2005 Tattersalls Ireland DerbyLot 443 · store | €32,000Jeremy Brummitt |
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.