The Real Article
Foaled 2005 · by Definite Article out of Soul Mate (Phardante)
Form U6/42P25131 (latest on the right) · Flat, Hurdle, Chase, NH Flat · ran 28 May 10 – 15 Sep 13, last for E J O'Grady · current OR 132
Grade 2 won the Friends Of Tipperary Hurdle (Grade 2) (2011)
Grade 2 won the Wkd Hurdle (grade 2) (2011)
| Date | Course & race | Trip | Going | Pos | OR | Jockey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Sep 13 | ListowelKerry Group Handicap Chase · 2m4f · Yielding | 2m4f | Yielding | 1/12 | 132 | Barry Geraghty |
| 29 Aug 13 | KillarneyBet Online At thetote.com Novice Chase · 2m4f120y · Good | 2m4f120y | Good | 3/10 | 132 | Barry Geraghty |
| 25 Jul 13 | LimerickGrant Thornton Novice Chase · 2m3f110y · Good To Firm | 2m3f110y | Good To Firm | 1/5 | 132 | Barry Geraghty |
| 17 Jul 13 | KillarneyIrish Examiner Beginners Chase · 2m1f · Good To Firm | 2m1f | Good To Firm | 5/14 | 135 | Barry Geraghty |
| 10 Jun 13 | RoscommonLadies Day At Roscommon On July 8th Beginners Chase · 2m5f · Good To Firm | 2m5f | Good To Firm | 2/14 | 136 | Barry Geraghty |
| 26 Apr 13 | PunchestownAon Novice Handicap Chase (grade A) · 2m5f · Heavy | 2m5f | Heavy | PU/14 | 137 | Barry Geraghty |
| 3 Mar 13 | LeopardstownIrish Stallion Farms E.B.F. Novice Chase · 2m1f · Yielding | 2m1f | Yielding | 2/6 | – | Barry Geraghty |
| 27 Jan 13 | LeopardstownLeopardstown Beginners Chase · 2m1f · Heavy | 2m1f | Heavy | 4/7 | – | Barry Geraghty |
| 29 Dec 12 | LeopardstownBallymaloe Country Relish Beginners Chase · 2m3f · Soft | 2m3f | Soft | 6/12 | – | Andrew J McNamara |
| 6 Dec 12 | ClonmelKilsheelan Beginners Chase · 2m2f200y · Soft | 2m2f200y | Soft | UR/15 | – | Patrick Mangan |
| 2 Aug 12 | GalwayGuinness Galway Hurdle (Grade A Handicap) · 2m · Soft | 2m | Soft | 7/20 | 150 | Maurice Linehan |
| 22 Jul 12 | Tipperary Grade 3Kevin Mcmanus Bookmaker Grimes Hurdle (grade 3) · 2m · Soft | 2m | Soft | 3/7 | 151 | Barry Geraghty |
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: Soul Mate by Phardante
No runs on our British and Irish records (unraced, or raced abroad). Dam of 4 winners from 7 other runners.
The dam’s other foals
| Horse | Runs | Wins | Best |
|---|---|---|---|
| Housemartin (IRE) 2017 gelding · by Carlotamix | 17 | 2 | OR 111 |
| Bridge Street (IRE) 2016 mare · by Fame And Glory | 6 | 1 | OR 101 |
| Rocconrockall (IRE) 2015 gelding · by Shirocco | 16 | 0 | OR 97 |
| The Girl That Sang (IRE) 2014 mare · by Flemensfirth | 16 | 0 | OR 96 |
| Nun's Cross (IRE) 2012 mare · by Kalanisi | 2 | 1 | – |
| Sole Article (IRE) 2009 gelding · by Definite Article (full sibling) | 3 | 0 | – |
| Rare Commodity (IRE) 2004 gelding · by Definite Article (full sibling) | 17 | 2 | OR 116 |
The family at the sales — out of the same dam
| Foal | Sale | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Housemartin2017 gelding by Carlotamix | 2020 Tattersalls Ireland August National HuntLot 202 · store | Bought back |
| Rocconrockall2015 gelding by Shirocco | 2018 Tattersalls Ireland DerbyLot 113 · store | Bought back |
| The Girl That Sang2014 filly by Flemensfirth | 2015 Tattersalls Ireland November National HuntLot 124 · store | Bought back |
| Sole Article2009 gelding by Definite Article | 2012 Tattersalls Ireland DerbyLot 244 · store | Bought back |
| Sole Article2009 colt by Definite Article | 2010 Tattersalls Ireland Winter Flat and National HuntLot 217 · store | €1,700Nigel Anderton |
| 2008 gelding by Definite Article | 2010 Tattersalls Ireland Winter Flat and National HuntLot 289 · store | €600Nigel Anderton |
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.