From our racing database
Mad Brian
Foaled 2006 · by Brian Boru out of Needle Doll (Needle Gun)
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24Runs
3Wins
52nd / 3rd
141Best OR
€54,588Prize money
Form P5P750/41PP (latest on the right) · Hurdle, Chase, NH Flat · ran 13 Nov 11 – 17 Apr 17, last for Mrs Gillian Callaghan · current OR 125
| Date | Course & race | Trip | Going | Pos | OR | Jockey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Apr 17 | FairyhouseFred Kenny Lifetime Service To Racing Handicap Chase · 3m150y · Good To Yielding | 3m150y | Good To Yielding | PU/16 | 125 | Robbie Colgan |
| 18 Mar 17 | Uttoxeter ListedBetfred Midlands Grand National (Listed Handicap Chase) · Class 1 · 4m1f92y · Soft | 4m1f92y | Soft | PU/20 | 129 | Richard Johnson |
| 19 Feb 17 | NavanMartinstown Opportunity Handicap Hurdle · 2m6f70y · Soft To Heavy | 2m6f70y | Soft To Heavy | 1/13 | 116 | Danny Hand |
| 5 Feb 17 | PunchestownRacinguk.com/freetrial Grand National Trial Handicap Chase (grade B) · 3m4f · Soft | 3m4f | Soft | 4/15 | 127 | Robbie Colgan |
| 27 Nov 16 | NavanLadbrokes Troytown Handicap Chase (0-150) (Grade B) · 3m · Yielding To Soft | 3m | Yielding To Soft | 18/25 | 130 | Robbie Colgan |
| 13 Nov 16 | NavanMeath Farm Machinery Handicap Hurdle (80-116) · 2m7f · Yielding To Soft | 2m7f | Yielding To Soft | 5/16 | 116 | Robbie Colgan |
| 27 Oct 16 | Clonmelwww.grahamnorris.com Memorial Handicap Hurdle · 3m · Good | 3m | Good | 7/11 | 120 | Keith Donoghue |
| 14 Sep 16 | ListowelGuinness Kerry National Handicap Chase (grade A) · 3m · Heavy | 3m | Heavy | PU/18 | 132 | Robbie Colgan |
| 23 Aug 16 | BallinrobeSheridan Agri Contractors Chase · 2m1f · Yielding | 2m1f | Yielding | 5/7 | 135 | Keith Donoghue |
| 19 Mar 16 | Uttoxeter ListedBetfred Midlands Grand National (Listed Handicap Chase) · Class 1 · 4m1f92y · Soft | 4m1f92y | Soft | PU/18 | 138 | Robert Dunne |
| 14 Feb 16 | NavanDavis Civil Engineering Handicap Hurdle · 2m6f100y · Heavy | 2m6f100y | Heavy | F/12 | 120 | Robbie Colgan |
| 16 Jan 16 | NaasFollow Naas On Facebook Handicap Hurdle · 2m · Soft To Heavy | 2m | Soft To Heavy | 11/15 | 121 | Robbie Colgan |
Mad Brian2006
Brian Boru
Needle Doll
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Needle Gun
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Brian Boru as a stallion
In our records: 285 runners, 120 winners (42%), 7 black-type winners, 6 more placed in black type. Runners foaled 2006–2018.
His best
Sub Lieutenant Grade 2 OR 162 · Bold Sir Brian Grade 2 OR 155 · Youcantcallherthat Grade 2 OR 143 · Noras Fancy Grade 2 OR 135 · Paint The Dream Grade 3 OR 160 · Shotgun Paddy Grade 3 OR 151
The dam: Needle Doll by Needle Gun
No runs on our British and Irish records (unraced, or raced abroad). Dam of 3 winners from 5 other runners.
The dam’s other foals
| Horse | Runs | Wins | Best |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eagle Doll (IRE) 2020 mare · by Wings Of Eagles | 3 | 0 | – |
| Jessie Lightfoot (IRE) 2014 mare · by Yeats | 32 | 5 | OR 102 |
| Pottlereaghexpress (IRE) 2013 mare · by Beneficial | 19 | 1 | OR 101 |
| Danmurphysdoor (IRE) 2009 gelding · by Definite Article | 6 | 0 | OR 98 |
| Myblueeyedgirl (IRE) 2008 mare · by Milan | 13 | 1 | OR 102 |
Mad Brian in the sale ring
| Sale | Result | Bought by | Sold by |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 Tattersalls Ireland November National HuntLot 2549 · as a store | €10,000Peria Stud | Peria Stud | Ennismore |
| 2007 Tattersalls Ireland November National HuntLot 644 · as a store | €15,000 | – | Peria Stud |
| 2009 Goffs Land Rover SaleLot 230 · as a store | €20,000Ross Kevin | Ross Kevin | Oak Tree Farm |
The family at the sales — out of the same dam
| Foal | Sale | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 mare by Oscar | 2021 Tattersalls Ireland November National HuntLot 1286 · broodmare | €7,000Ballycurragh Stud |
| 2018 colt by Soldier of Fortune | 2018 Goffs December NH SaleLot 34 · store | €13,500Michael Sinclair |
| 2017 colt by Shirocco | 2018 Tattersalls Ireland Winter Flat and National HuntLot 24 · store | Not sold |
| 2017 colt by Shirocco | 2017 Tattersalls Ireland November National HuntLot 799 · store | Not sold |
| Pottlereaghexpress2013 filly by Beneficial | 2016 Tattersalls Ireland DerbyLot 164 · store | Not sold |
| Jessie Lightfoot2014 filly by Yeats | 2015 Tattersalls Ireland Winter Flat and National HuntLot 173 · store | €7,000Lucy Birley |
| 2012 filly by King's Theatre | 2015 Tattersalls Ireland August National HuntLot 475 · store | €8,700Aidan Kennedy |
| Jessie Lightfoot2014 filly by Yeats | 2014 Tattersalls Ireland November National HuntLot 534 · store | Not sold |
| 2012 filly by King's Theatre | 2013 Tattersalls Ireland November National HuntLot 104 · store | Not sold |
| 2012 filly by King's Theatre | 2013 Tattersalls Ireland Winter Flat and National HuntLot 56 · store | €7,000Winter Lodge |
| 2012 filly by King's Theatre | 2012 Tattersalls Ireland November National HuntLot 1002 · store | Not sold |
| Myblueeyedgirl2008 filly by Milan | 2011 Tattersalls Ireland August National HuntLot 162 · store | €1,000David Reilly |
| Danmurphysdoor2009 gelding by Definite Article | 2009 Goffs December NH SaleLot 223 · store | €12,500Jm Turner |
| Danmurphysdoor2009 colt by Definite Article | 2009 Tattersalls Ireland November National HuntLot 563 · store | Not sold |
| Myblueeyedgirl2008 filly by Milan | 2009 Goffs February SaleLot 273 · yearling | €1,500Mcconnell David |
| Myblueeyedgirl2008 filly by Milan | 2008 Tattersalls Ireland November National HuntLot 2522 · 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.