Minella Forfitness
Foaled 2007 · by Westerner out of Ring Of Water (Northern Baby)
Form 4P5/4312355 (latest on the right) · Hurdle, Chase, NH Flat · ran 17 Mar 12 – 1 Sep 17, last for Charles Pogson · current OR 105
Listed won the John Smith's Daily Mirror Punters Club Handicap Hurdle (Listed) (2013)
| Date | Course & race | Trip | Going | Pos | OR | Jockey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Sep 17 | Bangor-on-DeeWrexham Lager Handicap Chase · Class 4 · 2m4f72y · Good | 2m4f72y | Good | 5/6 | 105 | Adam Pogson |
| 20 Aug 17 | SouthwellCoopers Marquees Handicap Chase · Class 4 · 2m4½f · Good | 2m4½f | Good | 5/7 | 105 | Adam Pogson |
| 9 Jul 17 | Market RasenManny Bernstein Handicap Chase · Class 4 · 2m3f34y · Good | 2m3f34y | Good | 3/12 | 105 | Adam Pogson |
| 13 Jun 17 | SouthwellBookies.com Free Bets Handicap Chase · Class 4 · 1m7f153y · Good | 1m7f153y | Good | 2/8 | 103 | Adam Pogson |
| 2 Jun 17 | Market RasenC&L Fairburn Property Developments Ltd Handicap Chase · Class 4 · 2m3f34y · Good | 2m3f34y | Good | 1/6 | 100 | Adam Pogson |
| 15 May 17 | KemptonMatchbook Betting Exchange Handicap Chase · Class 4 · 2m4f110y · Good | 2m4f110y | Good | 3/8 | 103 | Adam Pogson |
| 21 Apr 17 | SouthwellReach & Flower Pod Handicap Chase · Class 4 · 2m4f62y · Good | 2m4f62y | Good | 4/10 | 105 | Adam Pogson |
| 13 Dec 16 | CatterickBuy Your 2017 Annual Badge Today Handicap Chase · Class 4 · 1m7f145y · Good To Soft | 1m7f145y | Good To Soft | 5/6 | 108 | Adam Pogson |
| 9 Nov 16 | Bangor-on-DeeSir John Hanmer Trophy (Handicap Chase) · Class 4 · 2m4f72y · Good To Soft | 2m4f72y | Good To Soft | PU/8 | 111 | Adam Pogson |
| 19 Oct 16 | WorcesterFred Rimell Memorial Handicap Chase · Class 4 · 2m110y · Good | 2m110y | Good | 4/10 | 112 | Adam Pogson |
| 24 Sep 16 | Market RasenDownload The App At 188bet Handicap Chase · Class 4 · 2m5f89y · Good | 2m5f89y | Good | 5/8 | 115 | Adam Pogson |
| 31 Aug 16 | SouthwellHaydays Racing Club Handicap Chase · Class 4 · 2m7f209y · Good | 2m7f209y | Good | 3/6 | 120 | Adam Pogson |
Westerner as a stallion
In our records: 944 runners, 474 winners (50%), 53 black-type winners including 7 at the top level, 47 more placed in black type. Runners foaled 2007–2022.
On the track himself: 6 runs, 3 wins — Group 1 winner (Gold Cup (Group 1)).
His best
Cole Harden Grade 1 OR 166 · Ferny Hollow Grade 1 OR 160 · Gilgamboa Grade 1 OR 159 · Western Fold Grade 1 OR 157 · Captain Cutter Grade 1 OR 147 · Skyace Grade 1 OR 142
The dam: Ring Of Water by Northern Baby
No runs on our British and Irish records (unraced, or raced abroad). Dam of 3 winners from 4 other runners.
The dam’s other foals
| Horse | Runs | Wins | Best |
|---|---|---|---|
| Who's For Tea (IRE) 2013 filly · by Beat Hollow | 3 | 0 | – |
| Ring Minella (IRE) 2011 gelding · by King's Theatre | 20 | 1 | OR 92 |
| Minella Clonmel (IRE) 2005 gelding · by King's Theatre | 8 | 1 | OR 102 |
| Minella Theatre (IRE) 2003 gelding · by King's Theatre | 36 | 5 | OR 135 |
Minella Forfitness in the sale ring
| Sale | Result | Bought by | Sold by |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 Tattersalls Ireland November National HuntLot 1438 · as a store | €65,000John Nallan | John Nallan | Ballyduane Stud |
| 2014 Goffs UK Spring SaleLot 122 · as a in training | £10,500Adam Pogson | Adam Pogson | Seven Barrows |
The family at the sales — out of the same dam
| Foal | Sale | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 filly by Sholokhov | 2018 Goffs Land Rover Sale, Part 2Lot 311 · store | Not sold |
| 2015 filly by Sholokhov | 2016 Tattersalls Ireland November National HuntLot 105 · store | Not sold |
| 2012 filly by Stowaway | 2016 Tattersalls Ireland August National HuntLot 366 · store | €10,000J J Barry |
| 2015 filly by Sholokhov | 2015 Tattersalls Ireland November National HuntLot 761 · store | Not sold |
| 2012 filly by Stowaway | 2015 Tattersalls Ireland August National HuntLot 500 · store | €8,500Jimmy Coffey |
| Ring Minella2011 colt by King's Theatre | 2011 Tattersalls Ireland November National HuntLot 1102 · store | €27,000John Nallen |
| Minella Theatre2003 gelding by King's Theatre | 2011 Goffs UK Spring SaleLot 143 · in training | £14,000Dan Gilbert |
| 2008 filly by Westerner | 2009 Goffs February SaleLot 112 · yearling | Not sold |
| 2008 filly by Westerner | 2008 Tattersalls Ireland November National HuntLot 1035 · store | Bought back |
| Minella Theatre2003 gelding by King's Theatre | 2006 Tattersalls Ireland August National HuntLot 588 · 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.