The Codger
Foaled 2010 · by Observatory out of Berry Baby (Rainbow Quest)
Form 635150 (latest on the right) · Flat · ran 12 Mar 13 – 20 Sep 13, last for David O'Meara · current OR 64
| Date | Course & race | Trip | Going | Pos | OR | Jockey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Sep 13 | NewcastleVertem Asset Management Handicap · Class 6 · 1m2f32y · Good To Soft | 1m2f32y | Good To Soft | 13/16 | 64 | Julie Burke |
| 16 Aug 13 | NewcastleCatalyst4Soccer Handicap · Class 5 · 1m2f32y · Good To Soft | 1m2f32y | Good To Soft | 5/8 | 64 | Tony Hamilton |
| 2 May 13 | RedcarWatch Racing UK On Sky 432 Handicap (Straight-Mile Championship Qualifier) (Div 2) · Class 6 · 1m · Good To Firm | 1m | Good To Firm | 1/10 | 57 | Daniel Tudhope |
| 6 Apr 13 | NewcastleR F Henderson Ltd Maiden Stakes · Class 5 · 6f · Good To Soft | 6f | Good To Soft | 5/10 | – | Daniel Tudhope |
| 23 Mar 13 | Southwell (AW)32Red Casino Maiden Stakes · Class 5 · 6f · Standard | 6f | Standard | 3/5 | – | Daniel Tudhope |
| 12 Mar 13 | Southwell (AW)Champion Hurdle Free Bets With Bookmakers.co.uk Maiden Stakes · Class 5 · 6f · Standard | 6f | Standard | 6/7 | – | Daniel Tudhope |
Observatory as a stallion
In our records: 232 runners, 105 winners (45%), 9 black-type winners including 2 at the top level, 12 more placed in black type. Runners foaled 2003–2013.
His best
Twice Over Group 1 OR 125 · African Rose Group 1 OR 115 · Violette Group 3 OR 107 · Helleborine Group 3 · Nidhaal Listed OR 104 · Star Cluster Listed OR 102
The dam: Berry Baby by Rainbow Quest
She ran 10 times and won 1, best OR 63. Dam of 2 winners from 6 other runners.
Divine Unicorn Group 3 out of the 2nd dam, by Lope De Vega
Measuring Time bt out of the 2nd dam, by Dubai Destination
The dam’s other foals
| Horse | Runs | Wins | Best |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baby Belle (IRE) 2019 mare · by Belardo | 3 | 0 | – |
| Majarra (IRE) 2017 filly · by Swiss Spirit | 2 | 0 | – |
| Rushmoor Girl (GB) 2015 mare · by Henrythenavigator | 2 | 0 | – |
| Harlequin Rock (GB) 2013 gelding · by Rock Of Gibraltar | 32 | 4 | OR 65 |
| Aussie Berry (IRE) 2012 gelding · by Aussie Rules | 6 | 0 | OR 66 |
| Mabdhool (IRE) 2011 gelding · by Mount Nelson | 11 | 1 | OR 80 |
The Codger in the sale ring
| Sale | Result | Bought by | Sold by |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 Tattersalls December FoalsLot 632 · as a foal | Not sold (9,500gns) | – | Woodcote Stud |
| 2011 Tattersalls October, Book 3Lot 1672 · as a yearling | 14,500gnsHenrietta Michael | Henrietta Michael | Woodcote Stud |
| 2012 Goffs UK Breeze Up SaleLot 167 · as a breeze-up | £20,000Middleham Park Racing | Middleham Park Racing | Mayfield Stables |
| 2013 Goffs UK August SaleLot 307 · as a in training | Bought back (£6,000) | – | Helmsley Horse Racing Ltd |
| 2013 Goffs UK Autumn Yearling & HIT SaleLot 321 · as a in training | £3,500Paolo Favero | Paolo Favero | Helmsley Horse Racing |
The family at the sales — out of the same dam
| Foal | Sale | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Baby Belle2019 filly by Belardo | 2019 Tattersalls December FoalsLot 485 · foal | 1,000gnsMartin Wanless |
| 2018 filly by Holy Roman Emperor | 2019 Goffs UK September HIT SaleLot 46 · yearling | £5,000New Racing Factory |
| Majarra2017 filly by Swiss Spirit | 2019 Tattersalls JulyLot 486 · in training | 4,000gnsA Stables |
| 2018 filly by Holy Roman Emperor | 2018 Goffs November SaleLot 143 · foal | €10,000McCulloch Bloodstock |
| Majarra2017 filly by Swiss Spirit | 2018 Goffs UK SilverLot 628 · yearling | £9,000Federico Barberini |
| Majarra2017 filly by Swiss Spirit | 2017 Tattersalls Ireland SapphireLot 71 · foal | €5,500M B Bloodstock |
| Rushmoor Girl2015 filly by Henrythenavigator | 2017 Tattersalls FebruaryLot 119 · in training | Not sold |
| Harlequin Rock2013 gelding by Rock of Gibraltar | 2017 Goffs UK Autumn SaleLot 129 · in training | £3,800Rashed Al Daban |
| Harlequin Rock2013 colt by Rock of Gibraltar | 2014 Tattersalls October, Book 2Lot 794 · yearling | 35,000gnsGill Richardson Bloodstock |
| Mabdhool2011 gelding by Mount Nelson | 2014 Tattersalls JulyLot 335 · in training | 16,000gnsSam Strong |
| Aussie Berry2012 colt by Aussie Rules | 2013 Tattersalls October, Book 3Lot 1658 · yearling | 18,000gnsRichard Frisby Bloodstock |
| Mabdhool2011 colt by Mount Nelson | 2012 Tattersalls October, Book 2Lot 1352 · yearling | 50,000gnsShadwell Estate Company |
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.