Benjamin Bittern
Foaled 2007 · by Heron Island out of Reasoning (Selkirk)
Form 1/79/PP/P0 (latest on the right) · Hurdle, NH Flat · ran 25 Apr 11 – 12 Jun 14, last for John Groucott · current OR 80
| Date | Course & race | Trip | Going | Pos | OR | Jockey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Jun 14 | UttoxeterUkops Handicap Hurdle · Class 5 · 2m4f110y · Good | 2m4f110y | Good | 17/18 | 80 | Harry Challoner |
| 2 May 14 | Bangor-on-DeeTurftv Handicap Hurdle · Class 5 · 3m · Good | 3m | Good | PU/12 | 84 | Liam Treadwell |
| 21 Apr 13 | NewcastleSendrig Construction Novices' Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m4f · Good To Soft | 2m4f | Good To Soft | PU/7 | – | Adrian Lane |
| 4 Mar 13 | Southwell32Red Casino 'National Hunt' Novices' Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m4f110y · Good | 2m4f110y | Good | PU/12 | – | Jason Maguire |
| 14 Nov 12 | Bangor-on-DeeLandowners Novices' Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m1f · Good To Soft | 2m1f | Good To Soft | 9/10 | – | Jason Maguire |
| 18 Oct 12 | UttoxeterEuropean Breeders' Fund 'national Hunt' Novices' Hurdle (qualifier) · Class 4 · 2m · Soft | 2m | Soft | 7/11 | – | Jason Maguire |
| 25 Apr 11 | Market RasenCalverts Carpets York Standard NH Flat Race (Conditional Jockeys' & Amateur Riders') · Class 6 · 2m1f · Good To Firm | 2m1f | Good To Firm | 1/8 | – | Ed Cookson |
Heron Island as a stallion
In our records: 336 runners, 121 winners (36%), 12 black-type winners including 1 at the top level, 10 more placed in black type. Runners foaled 2000–2009.
His best
Black Hercules Grade 1 OR 158 · Blue Heron Grade 2 OR 155 · Rathvinden Grade 2 OR 154 · Ordo Ab Chao Grade 2 OR 145 · Killyglass Grade 2 OR 123 · Bishops Road Grade 3 OR 154
The dam: Reasoning by Selkirk
No runs on our British and Irish records (unraced, or raced abroad). Dam of 0 winners from 1 other runner.
The dam’s other foals
| Horse | Runs | Wins | Best |
|---|---|---|---|
| Templeshelin (IRE) 2009 gelding · by Olden Times | 2 | 0 | – |
Benjamin Bittern in the sale ring
| Sale | Result | Bought by | Sold by |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 Tattersalls Ireland November National HuntLot 1775 · as a store | €5,000Rathmore Stud | Rathmore Stud | Adamstown House (Agent) |
| 2010 Goffs UK Spring Store SaleLot 4 · as a store | £10,000Highflyer Bloodstock | Highflyer Bloodstock | Rathmore Stud |
| 2011 Goffs UK Spring SaleLot 409 · as a in training | £30,000Donald Mccain | Donald Mccain | North Lodge Stables |
The family at the sales — out of the same dam
| Foal | Sale | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Templeshelin2009 gelding by Olden Times | 2009 Goffs December NH SaleLot 32 · store | Not sold |
| 2006 filly by Sunshine Street | 2006 Tattersalls Ireland November National HuntLot 1244 · store | Bought back |
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.