Pops Choice
Foaled 2009 · by Beneficial out of Bally Robin (Fourstars Allstar)
Every foal out of Pops Choice (IRE) that has run in Britain or Ireland since 2005, youngest first.
| Horse | Runs | Wins | Best |
|---|---|---|---|
| Noble Don (IRE) 2019 gelding · by Sholokhov | 4 | 0 | – |
Form 67/0P5P5580 (latest on the right) · Hurdle, Chase, NH Flat · ran 21 Apr 14 – 11 Jul 16, last for Patrick Cronin · current OR 80
| Date | Course & race | Trip | Going | Pos | OR | Jockey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Jul 16 | KillarneyJohn Buckley Auctioneers Mares Maiden Hurdle · 2m4f · Good | 2m4f | Good | 12/17 | 80 | Pierce Gallagher |
| 1 Jul 16 | WexfordNick O'Donnell Memorial Handicap Hurdle (80-95) (Div 2) · 2m · Good | 2m | Good | 8/14 | 82 | Mr W T Cronin |
| 3 Jun 16 | TramoreAugust Racing Festival 11th-14th Handicap Chase (0-95) · 2m6f · Good | 2m6f | Good | 5/11 | 83 | Pierce Gallagher |
| 23 May 16 | SligoCallan Tansey Solicitors Handicap Hurdle (80-95) (Div 1) · 2m · Good To Yielding | 2m | Good To Yielding | 5/16 | 83 | Pierce Gallagher |
| 15 May 16 | KillarneyIrish Examiner Handicap Chase (0-102) · 2m4f120y · Good | 2m4f120y | Good | PU/12 | 83 | David Mullins |
| 25 Apr 16 | TramoreTote Rewards Hunters Chase · 2m5f50y · Good To Firm | 2m5f50y | Good To Firm | 5/10 | – | Mr W T Cronin |
| 28 Mar 16 | CorkGlenview & Rathbarry Studs Mares Maiden Hunters Chase · 3m · Heavy | 3m | Heavy | PU/11 | – | Mr W T Cronin |
| 4 Feb 16 | ClonmelMicro Dog Id Maiden Hunters Chase · 2m4f · Heavy | 2m4f | Heavy | 10/11 | – | Mr W T Cronin |
| 3 Sep 15 | ClonmelKilsheelan Mares Maiden Hurdle · 2m4f · Good | 2m4f | Good | 7/7 | – | B Crowley |
| 30 Aug 15 | CorkCorkracecourse.ie Mares Maiden Hurdle · 2m4f · Good | 2m4f | Good | 6/15 | – | Pierce Gallagher |
| 20 Aug 15 | KillarneyKillarney Welcomes Bordeaux Racecourse Flat Race · 2m1f · Good | 2m1f | Good | 7/10 | – | Mr D Murphy |
| 30 May 15 | TramoreIrish Stallion Farms E.B.F. (mares) Flat Race · 2m · Yielding | 2m | Yielding | 10/10 | – | B Crowley |
Beneficial as a stallion
In our records: 1,236 runners, 607 winners (49%), 51 black-type winners including 7 at the top level, 64 more placed in black type. Runners foaled 1998–2014.
His best
Cooldine Grade 1 OR 163 · Mount Benbulben Grade 1 OR 160 · Realt Dubh Grade 1 OR 160 · Annacotty Grade 1 OR 157 · Benefficient Grade 1 OR 157 · Realt Mor Grade 1 OR 150
The dam: Bally Robin by Fourstars Allstar
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Langness (IRE) 2013 gelding · by Milan | 4 | 0 | OR 104 |
| Percimon Ridge (IRE) 2007 gelding · by Oscar | 1 | 0 | – |
Pops Choice in the sale ring
| Sale | Result | Bought by | Sold by |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 Goffs Land Rover SaleLot 432 · as a store | €3,500Eugene O'sullivan | Eugene O'sullivan | Derrygrath Stud |
The family at the sales — out of the same dam
| Foal | Sale | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Langness2013 gelding by Milan | 2018 Goffs UK December SaleLot 34 · in training | £1,000n.sold/Mr M W Sowersby (PS) |
| Langness2013 gelding by Milan | 2016 Tattersalls Ireland DerbyLot 363 · store | €35,000Highflyer Bloodstock |
| 2011 gelding by Flemensfirth | 2014 Tattersalls Ireland August National HuntLot 358 · store | €6,500Lakeview House |
| 2011 gelding by Flemensfirth | 2014 Tattersalls Ireland November National HuntLot 1320 · store | €3,000 |
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.