Lessons In Milan
Foaled 2008 · by Milan out of Lessons Lass (Doyoun)
Form 23U35/285PF (latest on the right) · Hurdle, Chase · ran 17 Jan 15 – 30 Dec 17, last for Nicky Henderson · current OR 132
| Date | Course & race | Trip | Going | Pos | OR | Jockey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Dec 17 | HaydockLast Fling Handicap Chase · Class 2 · 3m3f57y · Heavy | 3m3f57y | Heavy | F/9 | 132 | Daryl Jacob |
| 25 Nov 17 | HaydockBest Odds Guaranteed With Betfair Handicap Chase · Class 2 · 3m1f125y · Heavy | 3m1f125y | Heavy | PU/8 | 134 | Daryl Jacob |
| 22 Apr 17 | Ayr Grade 3Coral Scottish Grand National Handicap Chase (Grade 3) · Class 1 · 3m7f176y · Good | 3m7f176y | Good | 5/30 | 135 | Jeremiah McGrath |
| 16 Mar 17 | CheltenhamFulke Walwyn Kim Muir Challenge Cup Amateur Riders' Handicap Chase · Class 2 · 3m2f · Good | 3m2f | Good | 8/24 | 135 | Mr Hugo Hunt |
| 11 Feb 17 | NewburyBetfair Cheltenham Preview Novices' Limited Handicap Chase · Class 3 · 2m7f86y · Soft | 2m7f86y | Soft | 2/6 | 133 | Nico de Boinville |
| 31 Dec 16 | NewburyBetfred 'Follow The Action On Twitter' Novices' Limited Handicap Chase · Class 3 · 2m6f93y · Good To Soft | 2m6f93y | Good To Soft | 5/13 | 134 | Andrew Tinkler |
| 14 Dec 16 | NewburyCSP Chase (Novices' Limited Handicap) · Class 3 · 2m7f86y · Good To Soft | 2m7f86y | Good To Soft | 3/12 | 134 | Andrew Tinkler |
| 15 Apr 16 | FontwellDo It The Rivervale Way Novices' Chase · Class 4 · 3m1f106y · Soft | 3m1f106y | Soft | UR/4 | 134 | Peter Carberry |
| 22 Mar 16 | WetherbyWatch Racing UK In Glorious HD Novices' Chase · Class 3 · 3m45y · Good To Soft | 3m45y | Good To Soft | 3/3 | 138 | Peter Carberry |
| 3 Feb 16 | LeicesterOtter Novices' Limited Handicap Chase · Class 3 · 2m6f151y · Soft | 2m6f151y | Soft | 2/4 | 140 | Peter Carberry |
| 6 Mar 15 | SandownWavendon Handicap Hurdle · Class 3 · 2m6f · Good To Soft | 2m6f | Good To Soft | 1/11 | 126 | Barry Geraghty |
| 16 Feb 15 | LingfieldWeald Smokery, Flimwell Maiden Hurdle · Class 5 · 2m3f110y · Heavy | 2m3f110y | Heavy | 1/5 | – | Peter Carberry |
Milan as a stallion
In our records: 1,466 runners, 671 winners (46%), 45 black-type winners including 9 at the top level, 57 more placed in black type. Runners foaled 2005–2022.
His best
Santini Grade 1 OR 172 · Monalee Grade 1 OR 171 · Jezki Grade 1 OR 169 · If The Cap Fits Grade 1 OR 166 · Beat That Grade 1 OR 160 · Sizing Granite Grade 1 OR 157
The dam: Lessons Lass by Doyoun
No runs on our British and Irish records (unraced, or raced abroad). Dam of 4 winners from 7 other runners.
Black Zorro bt half-sibling, by Vinnie Roe
Lecon Benefique bt half-sibling, by Beneficial
The dam’s other foals
| Horse | Runs | Wins | Best |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lecon Benefique (IRE) bt 2009 mare · by Beneficial | 10 | 0 | – |
| Black Zorro (IRE) bt 2007 gelding · by Vinnie Roe | 16 | 0 | OR 94 |
| Say A Few Words (IRE) 2004 gelding · by Definite Article | 1 | 0 | – |
| The Polomoche (IRE) 2003 gelding · by Beneficial | 17 | 8 | OR 149 |
| Schiehallion (IRE) 2002 gelding · by Pistolet Bleu | 9 | 1 | OR 125 |
| John Diamond (IRE) 2001 gelding · by Un Desperado | 11 | 2 | OR 123 |
| My Pal Val (IRE) 2000 gelding · by Classic Cliche | 12 | 2 | OR 100 |
Lessons In Milan in the sale ring
| Sale | Result | Bought by | Sold by |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 Tattersalls Ireland November National HuntLot 2187 · as a store | €18,000John O'Byrne | John O'Byrne | Rathcannon Stud |
The family at the sales — out of the same dam
| Foal | Sale | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Lecon Benefique2009 filly by Beneficial | 2010 Tattersalls Ireland November National HuntLot 193 · store | €7,000Broadwell Stud |
| Black Zorro2007 gelding by Vinnie Roe | 2010 Goffs Land Rover SaleLot 286 · store | €32,000Aiden Murphy |
| Black Zorro2007 gelding by Vinnie Roe | 2008 Tattersalls Ireland November National HuntLot 368 · store | €20,000Liam Cusack |
| Say A Few Words2004 gelding by Definite Article | 2007 Tattersalls Ireland DerbyLot 109 · store | €18,000Joseph Crowley |
| 2006 filly by Luso | 2006 Tattersalls Ireland November National HuntLot 2477 · store | €2,900Martin Kearney |
| The Polomoche2003 gelding by Beneficial | 2006 Tattersalls Ireland DerbyLot 233 · store | €68,000Highflyer 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.