Instinctual
Foaled 2010 · by Observatory out of Be Glad (Selkirk)
Form 1562220/80U (latest on the right) · Flat, Hurdle, Chase · ran 21 Nov 12 – 9 Dec 15, last for Charlie Longsdon · current OR 105
| Date | Course & race | Trip | Going | Pos | OR | Jockey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Dec 15 | LeicesterIvy Novices' Handicap Chase · Class 4 · 1m7f201y · Good To Soft | 1m7f201y | Good To Soft | UR/12 | 105 | Aidan Coleman |
| 23 Nov 15 | LudlowCollect Totepool Winnings At Betfred Shops Handicap Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m5f55y · Good To Soft | 2m5f55y | Good To Soft | 13/15 | 108 | Brian Hughes |
| 16 Oct 15 | Wolverhampton (AW)Meeting And Events At Wolverhampton Racecourse Handicap · Class 7 · 1m4f50y · Standard | 1m4f50y | Standard | 8/12 | 45 | Timmy Murphy |
| 4 Dec 13 | Kempton (AW)Book Now For Boxing Day Handicap (Div 1) · Class 6 · 1m4f · Standard | 1m4f | Standard | 11/14 | 49 | Robert Tart |
| 17 Oct 13 | UttoxeterTeenage Cancer Trust Juvenile Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m · Good To Soft | 2m | Good To Soft | 2/7 | 116 | A P McCoy |
| 4 Oct 13 | FontwellShoreham Port Authority Juvenile Maiden Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m2f110y · Good | 2m2f110y | Good | 2/12 | – | Alain Cawley |
| 29 Aug 13 | StratfordAlbert Brassey Juvenile Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m110y · Good | 2m110y | Good | 2/8 | – | Alain Cawley |
| 8 Aug 13 | Chepstow32RedBingo.com Handicap · Class 6 · 1m4f23y · Good | 1m4f23y | Good | 6/6 | 51 | Cathy Gannon |
| 17 Jun 13 | Kempton (AW)Betvictor No Lose Hughes Money Back Handicap · Class 6 · 1m4f · Standard | 1m4f | Standard | 5/9 | 51 | Cathy Gannon |
| 30 Apr 13 | Bath32Red Casino Handicap · Class 6 · 1m3f144y · Good To Firm | 1m3f144y | Good To Firm | 1/10 | 45 | Cathy Gannon |
| 8 Dec 12 | Lingfield (AW)32Red E.B.F. Maiden Stakes · Class 5 · 7f · Standard | 7f | Standard | 13/13 | – | Kirsty Milczarek |
| 28 Nov 12 | Lingfield (AW)British Stallion Studs Supporting British Racing E.B.F. Maiden Stakes (Div 1) · Class 5 · 1m · Standard | 1m | Standard | 12/12 | – | Kirsty Milczarek |
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: Be Glad by Selkirk
No runs on our British and Irish records (unraced, or raced abroad). Dam of 2 winners from 6 other runners.
The dam’s other foals
| Horse | Runs | Wins | Best |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wild State (IRE) 2015 colt · by Reckless Abandon | 1 | 0 | – |
| Monument Rocks (IRE) 2013 gelding · by Rock Of Gibraltar | 4 | 0 | – |
| Positively (GB) 2009 filly · by Oasis Dream | 5 | 1 | OR 76 |
| All Agreed (GB) 2008 colt · by Oasis Dream | 3 | 0 | – |
| Ivan Poddubny (GB) 2006 colt · by Sadler's Wells | 1 | 0 | – |
| Gratified (GB) 2005 gelding · by Sadler's Wells | 15 | 1 | OR 107 |
Instinctual in the sale ring
| Sale | Result | Bought by | Sold by |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 Goffs UK Spring SaleLot 246 · as a in training | £13,000Berkshire Bloodstock | Berkshire Bloodstock | Juddmonte Farms |
The family at the sales — out of the same dam
| Foal | Sale | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Wild State2015 colt by Reckless Abandon | 2016 Goffs OrbyLot 394 · yearling | Bought back |
| Wild State2015 colt by Reckless Abandon | 2015 Tattersalls December FoalsLot 591 · foal | 24,000gnsMargaret O'Toole (Ire) |
| Monument Rocks2013 colt by Rock of Gibraltar | 2014 Tattersalls October, Book 2Lot 786 · yearling | 46,000gnsRichard Ryan |
| Monument Rocks2013 colt by Rock of Gibraltar | 2013 Tattersalls December FoalsLot 396 · foal | 42,000gnsOaks Farm Stables |
| Positively2009 filly by Oasis Dream | 2012 Tattersalls December MaresLot 2091 · broodmare | 17,000gnsStephen Hillen Bloodstock |
| 2007 colt by Montjeu | 2010 Tattersalls Autumn HITLot 1073 · in training | 16,000gnsBBA Germany |
| Gratified2005 colt by Sadler's Wells | 2008 Tattersalls Autumn HITLot 1167 · in training | 22,000gnsBlandford Bloodstock |
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.