Miss Ballantyne
Foaled 2007 · by Definite Article out of Gardana (Garde Royale)
Every foal out of Miss Ballantyne (GB) that has run in Britain or Ireland since 2005, youngest first.
| Horse | Runs | Wins | Best |
|---|---|---|---|
| Two Grand Sweeney (GB) 2021 gelding · by Crystal Ocean | 1 | 0 | – |
| Taymount (GB) 2020 gelding · by Milan | 4 | 0 | OR 100 |
| Miss Ghillie (GB) 2018 mare · by Policy Maker | 5 | 0 | OR 82 |
| Charles Ritz (GB) 2016 gelding · by Milan | 15 | 3 | OR 125 |
Form 3/4F2/137/31 (latest on the right) · Hurdle, Chase, NH Flat · ran 2 Nov 11 – 15 Apr 14, last for Nicky Henderson · current OR 117
bt placed in black-type company 1 time
| Date | Course & race | Trip | Going | Pos | OR | Jockey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Apr 14 | KemptonSika Sarnafil Leaders Handicap Chase · Class 3 · 3m · Good | 3m | Good | 1/9 | 117 | Barry Geraghty |
| 9 Mar 14 | WarwickEbf Stallions/tba Mares' Novices' Limited Handicap Chase · Class 3 · 2m4f110y · Soft | 2m4f110y | Soft | 3/3 | 121 | Andrew Tinkler |
| 6 Dec 13 | SandownClose Brothers Property Finance Novices' Limited Handicap Chase · Class 3 · 2m4f110y · Good | 2m4f110y | Good | 7/9 | 121 | Barry Geraghty |
| 16 Apr 13 | Kempton ListedE.B.F. SFS Intec Grade 316 Stainless Steel Mares' 'National Hunt' Novices' Hurdle Finale (Listed Limited Handicap) · Class 1 · 2m5f · Good To Soft | 2m5f | Good To Soft | 3/11 | 120 | Barry Geraghty |
| 21 Feb 13 | Huntingdonracinguk.com Mares' Novices' Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m5f110y · Soft | 2m5f110y | Soft | 1/13 | – | Barry Geraghty |
| 27 Jun 12 | WorcesterPlease Support Help For Heroes Today Novices' Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m · Good | 2m | Good | 2/9 | – | Andrew Tinkler |
| 31 May 12 | WetherbyWelcome To Wetherby's Community Racenight Mares' Novices' Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m4f · Good | 2m4f | Good | F/9 | – | A P McCoy |
| 24 Mar 12 | Bangor-on-DeeNorth East Wales Unison Intermediate Open NH Flat Race · Class 5 · 2m1f · Good | 2m1f | Good | 4/9 | – | Andrew Tinkler |
| 2 Nov 11 | WarwickGeorge Mernagh Memorial Mares' Standard Open NH Flat Race · Class 6 · 2m · Good To Firm | 2m | Good To Firm | 3/8 | – | Jeremiah McGrath |
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: Gardana by Garde Royale
No runs on our British and Irish records (unraced, or raced abroad). Dam of 6 winners from 6 other runners.
Frisco Depot Grade 2 half-sibling, by King's Theatre
Royale Knight bt half-sibling, by King's Theatre
The dam’s other foals
| Horse | Runs | Wins | Best |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dundee (GB) 2008 gelding · by Definite Article (full sibling) | 12 | 1 | OR 120 |
| Royale Knight (GB) bt 2006 gelding · by King's Theatre | 47 | 9 | OR 142 |
| Forty Foot Tom (GB) 2005 gelding · by King's Theatre | 45 | 4 | OR 125 |
| Frisco Depot (GB) Grade 2 2004 gelding · by King's Theatre | 16 | 3 | OR 142 |
| Cool Operator (GB) 2003 gelding · by Kahyasi | 32 | 6 | OR 135 |
| Larkbarrow (GB) 2001 mare · by Kahyasi | 3 | 1 | – |
The family at the sales — out of the same dam
| Foal | Sale | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Dundee2008 gelding by Definite Article | 2011 Tattersalls Ireland DerbyLot 111 · store | €38,000Highflyer Bloodstock |
| Dundee2008 colt by Definite Article | 2008 Tattersalls Ireland November National HuntLot 1658 · store | €30,000Paul Cashman |
| Forty Foot Tom2005 gelding by King's Theatre | 2008 Tattersalls Ireland DerbyLot 416 · store | €26,000Devils Glen Equestrian Ltd |
| Royale Knight2006 colt by King's Theatre | 2006 Tattersalls Ireland November National HuntLot 1595 · store | €31,000Colm White |
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.