Don't Be Late
Foaled 2008 · by Court Cave out of Sylvella (Lear Fan)
Form 12136/3/7PP6 (latest on the right) · Hurdle, Chase, NH Flat · ran 9 Dec 12 – 18 Jul 15, last for Jonjo O'Neill · current OR 127
| Date | Course & race | Trip | Going | Pos | OR | Jockey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Jul 15 | Market RasenBetfred 'supports Jack Berry House' Handicap Hurdle · Class 2 · 2m4f139y · Good | 2m4f139y | Good | 6/9 | 127 | William Kennedy |
| 12 Jun 15 | Newton AbbotWeatherbys Printing Handicap Chase · Class 3 · 2m4f216y · Good | 2m4f216y | Good | PU/5 | 122 | Richie McLernon |
| 24 May 15 | UttoxeterPektron Novices' Chase · Class 3 · 2m4f · Good | 2m4f | Good | PU/7 | – | Richie McLernon |
| 2 May 15 | UttoxeterSentinel May Un Mar Lady Beginners' Chase · Class 4 · 2m · Good | 2m | Good | 7/9 | – | Richie McLernon |
| 3 May 14 | UttoxeterWilliam Hill - Download The App Beginners' Chase · Class 4 · 2m · Good | 2m | Good | 3/5 | – | William Kennedy |
| 29 Dec 13 | DoncasterQuicksilverslots Play 500 Rainbow Riches Handicap Hurdle · Class 3 · 3m110y · Good To Soft | 3m110y | Good To Soft | 6/11 | 131 | Richie McLernon |
| 30 Nov 13 | NewburyBet365 Handicap Hurdle · Class 2 · 2m3f · Soft | 2m3f | Soft | 3/17 | 127 | Richie McLernon |
| 13 Aug 13 | WorcesterHaygain Hay Steamers Handicap Hurdle · Class 3 · 2m4f · Good | 2m4f | Good | 1/7 | 120 | A P McCoy |
| 26 Jul 13 | UttoxeterCartwright King Solicitors Handicap Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m4f110y · Good | 2m4f110y | Good | 2/6 | 110 | A P McCoy |
| 17 Jul 13 | WorcesterGet Free Bets With bookmakers.co.uk Handicap Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m4f · Good To Firm | 2m4f | Good To Firm | 1/8 | 110 | A P McCoy |
| 19 Jun 13 | UttoxeterBetVictor Royal Ascot No Lose Hughes Handicap Hurdle (Div 1) · Class 4 · 2m4f110y · Good To Firm | 2m4f110y | Good To Firm | 4/12 | 110 | A P McCoy |
| 30 May 13 | WetherbyJames Brindley Best Dressed Lady Competition Handicap Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m4f · Good To Soft | 2m4f | Good To Soft | 3/11 | 95 | A P McCoy |
Court Cave as a stallion
In our records: 554 runners, 259 winners (47%), 14 black-type winners including 2 at the top level, 18 more placed in black type. Runners foaled 2005–2022.
His best
City Island Grade 1 OR 153 · Willoughby Court Grade 1 OR 152 · Jpr One Grade 2 OR 161 · Champion Court Grade 2 OR 157 · Mister Whitaker Grade 2 OR 153 · Call Me Lyreen Grade 2 OR 152
The dam: Sylvella by Lear Fan
No runs on our British and Irish records (unraced, or raced abroad). Dam of 2 winners from 2 other runners.
The dam’s other foals
| Horse | Runs | Wins | Best |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inis Ceithleann (IRE) 2004 mare · by Desert Sun | 44 | 3 | OR 109 |
| Captain Cole (IRE) 2003 gelding · by Soviet Star | 27 | 3 | OR 108 |
Don't Be Late in the sale ring
| Sale | Result | Bought by | Sold by |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 Tattersalls Ireland November National HuntLot 2299 · as a store | Not sold (€3,400) | – | Seamus Boyle |
| 2011 Tattersalls Ireland DerbyLot 417 · as a store | €30,000John O'Byrne | John O'Byrne | Mr James Boyle |
The family at the sales — out of the same dam
| Foal | Sale | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Inis Ceithleann2004 mare by Desert Sun | 2012 Tattersalls Ireland November National HuntLot 1140 · broodmare | €800Clongiffin Stud |
| Inis Ceithleann2004 filly by Desert Sun | 2005 Tattersalls Ireland SapphireLot 60 · yearling | €4,000P. Casey |
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.