Natureofthebeast
Foaled 2005 · by Definite Article out of Mrs Battleaxe (Supreme Leader)
Form 114/F (latest on the right) · Hurdle, NH Flat · ran 6 Oct 10 – 8 Jan 11, last for Evan Williams · current OR 123
| Date | Course & race | Trip | Going | Pos | OR | Jockey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Jan 11 | WincantonHigos Insurance Glastonbury Novices' Hurdle (Div 2) · Class 4 · 2m6f · Soft | 2m6f | Soft | F/10 | 123 | Paul Moloney |
| 22 Nov 10 | LudlowPerrott Properties / European Breeders' Fund 'national Hunt' Novices' Hurdle (qualifier) · Class 4 · 2m5f · Good To Soft | 2m5f | Good To Soft | 4/6 | – | Paul Moloney |
| 21 Oct 10 | LudlowHave Your Christmas Party At Ludlow Novices' Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m5f · Good | 2m5f | Good | 1/4 | – | Paul Moloney |
| 6 Oct 10 | Ludlowludlowracecourse.co.uk Intermediate Open NH Flat Race · Class 5 · 2m · Good | 2m | Good | 1/12 | – | Paul Moloney |
Definite Article as a stallion
In our records: 598 runners, 254 winners (42%), 14 black-type winners including 2 at the top level, 23 more placed in black type. Runners foaled 1998–2013.
His best
Pingshou Grade 1 OR 150 · Black Jack Blues Grade 1 OR 150 · Definitly Red Grade 2 OR 167 · The Real Article Grade 2 OR 154 · Cailin Annamh Grade 2 OR 145 · Lochbuie Group 2 OR 113
The dam: Mrs Battleaxe by Supreme Leader
No runs on our British and Irish records (unraced, or raced abroad). Dam of 2 winners from 5 other runners.
The dam’s other foals
| Horse | Runs | Wins | Best |
|---|---|---|---|
| Star Lily (IRE) 2009 mare · by King's Theatre | 8 | 1 | OR 88 |
| Mistariva (IRE) 2007 gelding · by Kris Kin | 2 | 0 | – |
| Sunsalve (IRE) 2004 gelding · by Definite Article (full sibling) | 4 | 0 | – |
| The Woodlanders (IRE) 2003 gelding · by Saddlers' Hall | 2 | 0 | – |
| Grapevine Sally (IRE) 2001 mare · by Saddlers' Hall | 21 | 5 | OR 111 |
Natureofthebeast in the sale ring
| Sale | Result | Bought by | Sold by |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 Tattersalls Ireland Winter Flat and National HuntLot 501 · as a store | €37,000Glenview House Stud | Glenview House Stud | Kilrush House |
The family at the sales — out of the same dam
| Foal | Sale | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Grapevine Sally2001 mare by Saddlers' Hall | 2013 Tattersalls Ireland November National HuntLot 1397 · broodmare | €4,500Flemingstown Stud |
| Star Lily2009 filly by King's Theatre | 2012 Tattersalls Ireland August National HuntLot 149 · store | €5,700Heather Robinson |
| Mistariva2007 gelding by Kris Kin | 2010 Goffs UK Spring Store SaleLot 259 · store | £15,000Williams, Mrs V. |
| Star Lily2009 filly by King's Theatre | 2009 Tattersalls Ireland November National HuntLot 471 · store | €2,400PJ Cummins |
| Mistariva2007 gelding by Kris Kin | 2008 Tattersalls Ireland November National HuntLot 705 · store | €18,000John Bleahen |
| Mistariva2007 colt by Kris Kin | 2007 Tattersalls Ireland November National HuntLot 2364 · store | €22,000Peria Stud |
| Sunsalve2004 colt by Definite Article | 2005 Tattersalls Ireland Winter Flat and National HuntLot 199 · store | €18,500Gatterstown Stud |
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.