Grey Messenger
Foaled 2009 · by Heron Island out of Turlututu (Turgeon)
€525Prize money
Form 86P894U/UUU (latest on the right) · Hurdle, Chase, NH Flat · ran 17 Nov 13 – 10 May 18, last for Emma-Jane Bishop · current OR 66
| Date | Course & race | Trip | Going | Pos | OR | Jockey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 May 18 | WorcesterWeatherbys Stallion Book Handicap Chase · Class 4 · 2m4f · Good | 2m4f | Good | UR/10 | 66 | Brendan Powell |
| 25 Apr 18 | TauntonSimple Minds In Concert 2nd September Handicap Chase · Class 5 · 2m5f150y · Good | 2m5f150y | Good | UR/10 | 69 | Jamie Moore |
| 11 Jan 18 | LeicesterHose Thorns Handicap Chase · Class 4 · 2m4f45y · Soft | 2m4f45y | Soft | UR/15 | 69 | James Banks |
| 27 Nov 16 | LeicesterDraincare Handicap Chase · Class 5 · 2m4f45y · Firm | 2m4f45y | Firm | UR/7 | 69 | James Davies |
| 8 Nov 16 | LingfieldR And R Electrical Novices' Handicap Chase · Class 4 · 2m4f · Good To Firm | 2m4f | Good To Firm | 4/7 | 69 | James Banks |
| 1 Nov 16 | ExeterBreeders Cup Betting At 188bet Handicap Hurdle · Class 5 · 2m2f111y · Good | 2m2f111y | Good | 9/14 | 69 | James Banks |
| 27 Sep 16 | SouthwellJoin At The Races On Facebook Handicap Hurdle · Class 5 · 2m4f62y · Good | 2m4f62y | Good | 8/13 | 76 | Jamie Moore |
| 30 Aug 16 | Worcestertotepool Follow Us On Twitter Novices' Handicap Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m4f · Good | 2m4f | Good | PU/10 | 83 | Sean Bowen |
| 14 Aug 16 | SouthwellCoopers Marquees Ltd Handicap Hurdle (Div 2) · Class 5 · 2m7f209y · Good | 2m7f209y | Good | 6/9 | 85 | James Banks |
| 28 Jul 16 | StratfordBordeaux Undiscovered Novices' Handicap Hurdle (Div 2) · Class 5 · 2m6f7y · Good | 2m6f7y | Good | 8/10 | 87 | James Banks |
| 29 Jun 16 | WorcesterSmithfield Novices' Handicap Hurdle · Class 5 · 2m7f · Good To Soft | 2m7f | Good To Soft | 3/10 | 87 | James Banks |
| 27 May 16 | WorcesterLadbrokes Handicap Hurdle · Class 5 · 2m7f · Good | 2m7f | Good | 3/15 | 84 | James Banks |
Heron Island as a stallion
In our records: 336 runners, 121 winners (36%), 12 black-type winners including 1 at the top level, 10 more placed in black type. Runners foaled 2000–2009.
His best
Black Hercules Grade 1 OR 158 · Blue Heron Grade 2 OR 155 · Rathvinden Grade 2 OR 154 · Ordo Ab Chao Grade 2 OR 145 · Killyglass Grade 2 OR 123 · Bishops Road Grade 3 OR 154
The dam: Turlututu by Turgeon
No runs on our British and Irish records (unraced, or raced abroad). Dam of 0 winners from 2 other runners.
The dam’s other foals
| Horse | Runs | Wins | Best |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rooster Spirit (IRE) 2013 gelding · by Craigsteel | 10 | 0 | OR 95 |
| Grey Lantern (IRE) 2012 gelding · by Craigsteel | 2 | 0 | – |
Grey Messenger in the sale ring
| Sale | Result | Bought by | Sold by |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 Tattersalls Ireland Winter Flat and National HuntLot 236 · as a store | Not sold (€1,800) | – | Balloughton Stud |
| 2012 Tattersalls Ireland August National HuntLot 361 · as a store | €4,000Warren Ewing | Warren Ewing | Balloughton Stud |
The family at the sales — out of the same dam
| Foal | Sale | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Rooster Spirit2013 gelding by Craigsteel | 2016 Tattersalls Ireland August National HuntLot 496 · store | €5,800Robert M Smith |
| Grey Lantern2012 gelding by Craigsteel | 2015 Tattersalls Ireland August National HuntLot 554 · store | €1,800James Hayes |
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.