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Good Tradition
Foaled 2011 · by Pivotal out of Token Gesture (Alzao)
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29Runs
6Wins
72nd / 3rd
129Best OR
£23,986
€27,992Prize money
€27,992Prize money
Form 1302214170 (latest on the right) · Flat, Hurdle, NH Flat · ran 9 Oct 13 – 26 Oct 18, last for Donald McCain · current OR 128
| Date | Course & race | Trip | Going | Pos | OR | Jockey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Oct 18 | CheltenhamBrandon Hill Capital Handicap Hurdle · Class 3 · 2m5f · Good | 2m5f | Good | 17/20 | 128 | Harry Stock |
| 19 Sep 18 | KelsoAitken Turnbull Architects Handicap Hurdle · Class 2 · 2m4f189y · Good To Firm | 2m4f189y | Good To Firm | 7/8 | 129 | Lorcan Murtagh |
| 18 Aug 18 | Perththesupremegroup.com Handicap Hurdle · Class 3 · 2m4f35y · Good | 2m4f35y | Good | 1/7 | 123 | Harry Stock |
| 17 Jul 18 | WorcesterPp Control & Automation Handicap Hurdle · Class 3 · 2m7f · Good | 2m7f | Good | 4/7 | 125 | Harry Stock |
| 3 Jul 18 | StratfordWheaton Lamb & Burrows Handicap Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m6f7y · Good To Firm | 2m6f7y | Good To Firm | 1/6 | 116 | Harry Stock |
| 20 Jun 18 | UttoxeterBetfred Tv Handicap Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m3f207y · Good | 2m3f207y | Good | 2/9 | 114 | Harry Stock |
| 30 May 18 | CartmelJohn Smiths Extra Smooth Conditional Jockeys' Handicap Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m1f46y · Good | 2m1f46y | Good | 2/8 | 112 | Harry Stock |
| 11 May 18 | Chester188bet Chester Plate Handicap · Class 2 · 2m2f140y · Good | 2m2f140y | Good | 11/16 | 89 | Connor Murtagh |
| 24 Mar 18 | Bangor-on-DeeAlfa Aggregate Products Handicap Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m145y · Soft | 2m145y | Soft | 3/10 | 112 | Harry Stock |
| 2 Mar 18 | Southwell (AW)Betdaq Now 2% Commission 'Jumpers' Bumper' NH Flat Race · Class 4 · 2m · Standard To Slow | 2m | Standard To Slow | 1/4 | – | Harry Stock |
| 6 Jul 17 | PerthPerth & Kinross Federation SWI Centenary Conditional Jockeys' Handicap Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m4f35y · Good | 2m4f35y | Good | 4/6 | 115 | Harry Stock |
| 8 Jun 17 | Bangor-on-DeeNicol Hughes Foodservice Handicap Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m3f123y · Good | 2m3f123y | Good | 5/9 | 117 | Harry Stock |
Good Tradition2011
Pivotal
Token Gesture
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Alzao
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Pivotal as a stallion
In our records: 1,214 runners, 762 winners (63%), 133 black-type winners including 25 at the top level, 93 more placed in black type. Runners foaled 1998–2021.
His best
Addeybb Group 1 OR 125 · Farhh Group 1 OR 124 · African Story Group 1 OR 123 · Immortal Verse Group 1 OR 121 · Regal Parade Group 1 OR 121 · Lightning Spear Group 1 OR 120
The dam: Token Gesture by Alzao
No runs on our British and Irish records (unraced, or raced abroad). Dam of 5 winners from 8 other runners.
Black type in the family
Relaxed Gesture Group 1 half-sibling, by Indian Ridge
Central Station bt half-sibling, by Indian Ridge
Relaxed Gesture Group 1 half-sibling, by Indian Ridge
Central Station bt half-sibling, by Indian Ridge
The dam’s other foals
| Horse | Runs | Wins | Best |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lune De Sable (IRE) 2013 filly · by Medicean | 1 | 0 | – |
| Sharp Crisp Air (IRE) 2010 filly · by Danehill Dancer | 5 | 0 | OR 79 |
| Hit The Jackpot (IRE) 2009 gelding · by Pivotal (full sibling) | 47 | 6 | OR 98 |
| Clear Alternative (IRE) 2007 gelding · by Indian Ridge | 4 | 0 | – |
| Braveheart Move (IRE) 2006 gelding · by Cape Cross | 25 | 5 | OR 116 |
| Central Station (IRE) bt 2005 colt · by Indian Ridge | 5 | 1 | OR 103 |
| Relaxed Gesture (IRE) Group 1 2001 horse · by Indian Ridge | 10 | 1 | – |
| Turn Of Phrase (IRE) 1999 gelding · by Cadeaux Genereux | 35 | 4 | OR 110 |
Good Tradition in the sale ring
| Sale | Result | Bought by | Sold by |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 Goffs UK Autumn Yearling & HIT SaleLot 339 · as a in training | £13,000Donald McCain | Donald McCain | Rosewell House Stables |
The family at the sales — out of the same dam
| Foal | Sale | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Sharp Crisp Air2010 horse by Danehill Dancer | 2018 Goffs November Breeding Stock SaleLot 1001 · broodmare | €12,000Rathmore House |
| Sharp Crisp Air2010 mare by Danehill Dancer | 2016 Goffs November Breeding Stock SaleLot 1258 · broodmare | €62,000China Horse Club |
| Hit The Jackpot2009 gelding by Pivotal | 2016 Goffs UK Autumn Yearling & HIT SaleLot 235 · in training | £16,000Rennstall Recke GmbH |
| Hit The Jackpot2009 gelding by Pivotal | 2012 Goffs Open Yearling & HIT SaleLot 83 · in training | €12,000Helmsley Bloodstock |
| 2004 filly by Sadler's Wells | 2012 Goffs November Breeding Stock SaleLot 1086 · broodmare | €20,000Bba Ireland |
| Clear Alternative2007 gelding by Indian Ridge | 2010 Goffs UK November HIT SaleLot 342 · in training | £1,200Giles Bravery |
| Braveheart Move2006 colt by Cape Cross | 2009 Tattersalls Autumn HITLot 731 · in training | 150,000gnsJonjo O'Neill Racing |
| Braveheart Move2006 gelding by Cape Cross | 2007 Goffs MillionLot 342 · yearling | €160,000Prescott Sir Mark |
| Turn Of Phrase1999 gelding by Cadeaux Genereux | 2005 Goffs UK August SaleLot 618 · in training | £11,000Naughty Diesel Ltd |
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.