Canadian Venture
Foaled 2004 · by Definite Article out of Czarina's Sister (Soviet Lad)
Form 0/0P (latest on the right) · Hurdle, Chase · ran 24 Nov 10 – 12 Feb 13, last for Miss Clare Louise Cannon
| Date | Course & race | Trip | Going | Pos | OR | Jockey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Feb 13 | AyrBetVictor Non Runner Free Bet At Cheltenham Novices' Chase · Class 4 · 2m5f · Heavy | 2m5f | Heavy | PU/8 | – | Richie McGrath |
| 1 Jan 13 | FairyhouseNew Year Maiden Hurdle · 2m · Heavy | 2m | Heavy | 10/16 | – | Jody McGarvey |
| 24 Nov 10 | NaasRacing Again At Naas On 2nd January Maiden Hurdle · 2m3f · Soft | 2m3f | Soft | 17/25 | – | Mr B G Crawford |
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: Czarina's Sister by Soviet Lad
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Star Lane (GB) 2009 gelding · by Beat All | 1 | 0 | – |
| Noemie (IRE) 2006 mare · by Presenting | 6 | 0 | OR 86 |
| Rare Article (IRE) 2003 mare · by Definite Article (full sibling) | 9 | 1 | OR 110 |
Canadian Venture in the sale ring
| Sale | Result | Bought by | Sold by |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 Goffs UK Spring Store SaleLot 297 · as a store | £11,000Aiker, D. | Aiker, D. | Mickley Stud |
The family at the sales — out of the same dam
| Foal | Sale | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Star Lane2009 gelding by Beat All | 2010 Goffs UK January SaleLot 320 · yearling | £1,000Barraclough, M. F. |
| Noemie2006 filly by Presenting | 2010 Tattersalls Ireland DerbyLot 148 · store | Not sold |
| Noemie2006 filly by Presenting | 2007 Tattersalls Ireland November National HuntLot 675 · store | Bought back |
| Rare Article2003 filly by Definite Article | 2006 Goffs June NH SaleLot 51 · store | €42,000Vanbeck |
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.