The Big Freeze
Foaled 2006 · by Beneficial out of Kilfane (Hollow Hand)
Form 5213/23440P (latest on the right) · Hurdle, Chase, NH Flat · ran 6 Jul 11 – 20 Nov 13, last for Tim Vaughan · current OR 104
| Date | Course & race | Trip | Going | Pos | OR | Jockey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Nov 13 | HexhamSolar Signs Handicap Chase · Class 4 · 4m · Heavy | 4m | Heavy | PU/8 | 104 | Dougie Costello |
| 18 Oct 13 | CheltenhamFine & Country North Cotswolds Amateur Riders' Handicap Chase · Class 3 · 3m110y · Good | 3m110y | Good | 13/15 | 106 | Mr A J Doyle |
| 21 Apr 13 | Wincanton32Red.com Novices' Handicap Chase (The Sunday 5k Bonus Race) · Class 4 · 3m1f110y · Good | 3m1f110y | Good | 4/7 | 108 | Richard Johnson |
| 30 Mar 13 | HaydockBetVictor Grand National 6 Places Handicap Chase (Jockey Club Grassroots Chase Series Final) · Class 2 · 2m6f · Good To Soft | 2m6f | Good To Soft | 4/16 | 108 | Dougie Costello |
| 10 Mar 13 | Market RasenHarry Hall 'Happy 80th Birthday' Handicap Chase (Jockey Club Grassroots Jumps Series Qualifier) · Class 4 · 2m6f110y · Soft | 2m6f110y | Soft | 3/6 | 110 | Michael Byrne |
| 5 Jan 13 | WincantonBathwick Tyres Dorchester Novices' Handicap Chase · Class 4 · 3m1f110y · Soft | 3m1f110y | Soft | 2/5 | 110 | Michael Byrne |
| 14 Dec 12 | CheltenhamCaspian Caviar Conditional Jockeys' Handicap Chase · Class 3 · 2m5f · Heavy | 2m5f | Heavy | 3/12 | 105 | Michael Byrne |
| 7 Dec 12 | ExeterNew Year's Day Racing At Exeter Racecourse Novices' Handicap Chase · Class 4 · 3m · Heavy | 3m | Heavy | 1/8 | 105 | Richard Johnson |
| 8 Nov 12 | MusselburghTurfTV Handicap Chase · Class 4 · 3m · Good | 3m | Good | 2/10 | 102 | Richard Johnson |
| 16 Oct 12 | HuntingdonSimplythebestevents.co.uk Handicap Chase · Class 4 · 2m4f110y · Good | 2m4f110y | Good | 5/14 | 104 | Aidan Coleman |
| 29 Sep 12 | Market RasenJane Clugston Handicap Chase · Class 4 · 2m6f110y · Good | 2m6f110y | Good | 8/10 | 107 | Richard Johnson |
| 15 Apr 12 | Ffos LasHanfords Chemists Maiden Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m4f · Good | 2m4f | Good | 8/15 | 110 | Richard Johnson |
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: Kilfane by Hollow Hand
No runs on our British and Irish records (unraced, or raced abroad). Dam of 1 winner from 3 other runners.
The dam’s other foals
| Horse | Runs | Wins | Best |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mullinavat (IRE) 2009 gelding · by Beneficial (full sibling) | 28 | 4 | OR 122 |
| Billy The Bandit (IRE) 2008 gelding · by Beneficial (full sibling) | 2 | 0 | – |
| Tulla Emerald (IRE) 2005 gelding · by Beneficial (full sibling) | 17 | 0 | OR 95 |
The Big Freeze in the sale ring
| Sale | Result | Bought by | Sold by |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 Goffs December NH SaleLot 596 · as a store | €8,000Bourke Joseph | Bourke Joseph | Knockhouse Stud |
| 2009 Goffs Land Rover SaleLot 187 · as a store | €10,000Heffernan Niall | Heffernan Niall | Kilroe Stables |
| 2010 Goffs UK Spring HIT SaleLot 150 · as a in training | £20,000Ps Malone, T. | Ps Malone, T. | Sillogue Stud |
The family at the sales — out of the same dam
| Foal | Sale | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Tulla Emerald2005 gelding by Beneficial | 2009 Goffs Land Rover SaleLot 188 · store | Not sold |
| Billy The Bandit2008 gelding by Beneficial | 2008 Goffs December NH SaleLot 490 · store | Not sold |
| Tulla Emerald2005 colt by Beneficial | 2006 Tattersalls Ireland Winter Flat and National HuntLot 381 · store | Not sold |
| 2002 filly by Old Vic | 2006 Goffs December NH SaleLot 948 · store | Not 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.