Method In Madness
Foaled 2011 · by Rock Of Gibraltar out of Reputable (Medicean)
Form 07566/7/0 (latest on the right) · Flat · ran 30 Sep 13 – 2 Jan 15, last for A Oliver · current OR 60
| Date | Course & race | Trip | Going | Pos | OR | Jockey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Jan 15 | Dundalk (AW)Crowne Plaza Leading Jockey & Trainer Championship Handicap (47-65) · 1m2f150y · Standard | 1m2f150y | Standard | 12/13 | 60 | Conor Hoban |
| 10 Dec 14 | Dundalk (AW)Dundalk Stadium On Facebook Handicap · 1m4f · Standard | 1m4f | Standard | 7/8 | 61 | Conor Hoban |
| 6 Dec 13 | Dundalk (AW)Christmas Party Packages At Dundalk Stadium Nursery Handicap · 7f · Standard | 7f | Standard | 6/7 | 73 | Colin Keane |
| 29 Nov 13 | Dundalk (AW)Crowne Plaza Leading Jockey & Trainer Championship Nursery Handicap · 1m · Standard | 1m | Standard | 6/11 | 76 | Conor Hoban |
| 8 Nov 13 | Dundalk (AW)Irish Stallion Farms Median Auction Maiden · 1m · Standard | 1m | Standard | 5/12 | – | Conor Hoban |
| 11 Oct 13 | Dundalk (AW)Irish Stallion Farms European Breeders Fund (C & G) Median Auction Maiden · 7f · Standard | 7f | Standard | 7/13 | – | W J Lee |
| 30 Sep 13 | RoscommonIrish Stallion Farms E.B.F. Maiden · 7f · Good | 7f | Good | 12/15 | – | Gary Carroll |
Rock Of Gibraltar as a stallion
In our records: 1,093 runners, 520 winners (48%), 104 black-type winners including 16 at the top level, 102 more placed in black type. Runners foaled 2004–2023.
His best
Big Rock Group 1 OR 127 · Varenar Group 1 OR 121 · Eagle Mountain Group 1 OR 120 · Mount Nelson Group 1 OR 119 · Prince Gibraltar Group 1 · Society Rock Group 1 OR 117
The dam: Reputable by Medicean
No runs on our British and Irish records (unraced, or raced abroad). Dam of 2 winners from 3 other runners.
The dam’s other foals
| Horse | Runs | Wins | Best |
|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Honour (SAF) 2014 gelding · by Archipenko | 1 | 0 | – |
| Mr Fitzroy (IRE) 2010 gelding · by Kyllachy | 39 | 3 | OR 122 |
| Commend (GB) 2009 gelding · by Pivotal | 13 | 1 | OR 87 |
Method In Madness in the sale ring
| Sale | Result | Bought by | Sold by |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 Tattersalls December FoalsLot 563 · as a foal | Not sold (14,000gns) | – | Biddestone Stud Ltd. |
| 2012 Tattersalls October, Book 2Lot 978 · as a yearling | 7,500gnsAndrew Oliver | Andrew Oliver | Biddestone Stud Ltd. |
The family at the sales — out of the same dam
| Foal | Sale | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Commend2009 gelding by Pivotal | 2013 Goffs UK August SaleLot 288 · in training | £20,000Richard Venn |
| Mr Fitzroy2010 gelding by Kyllachy | 2011 Goffs OrbyLot 264 · yearling | €72,000Mc Keever Bloodstock |
| Mr Fitzroy2010 colt by Kyllachy | 2010 Tattersalls December FoalsLot 618 · foal | 32,000gnsGrove Stud |
| Commend2009 colt by Pivotal | 2010 Tattersalls October, Book 1Lot 545 · yearling | 105,000gnsJohn Warren Bloodstock |
| Commend2009 colt by Pivotal | 2009 Tattersalls December FoalsLot 833 · foal | 85,000gnsTim Hyde |
| 2008 filly by Where Or When | 2008 Tattersalls December FoalsLot 703 · foal | 1,500gnsSeamus Kennedy |
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.