Fine Article
Foaled 2009 · by Definite Article out of Finemar Lady (Montelimar)
Form 1/2223P/43UP (latest on the right) · Hurdle, Chase, NH Flat · ran 22 Feb 14 – 20 Apr 16, last for Paul Nolan · current OR 123
bt placed in black-type company 1 time
| Date | Course & race | Trip | Going | Pos | OR | Jockey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Apr 16 | FairyhouseJumps Finale At Fairyhouse Rated Novice Chase · 2m5f · Yielding | 2m5f | Yielding | PU/6 | 123 | Robbie Power |
| 5 Apr 16 | FairyhouseFollow Fairyhouse On Social Media Beginners Chase · 2m5f100y · Soft To Heavy | 2m5f100y | Soft To Heavy | UR/6 | 123 | Robbie Power |
| 24 Mar 16 | ThurlesJimmy Neville Memorial Beginners Chase · 2m6f · Yielding | 2m6f | Yielding | 3/8 | – | M P Fogarty |
| 28 Feb 16 | LeopardstownIrish Stallion Farms E.B.F. Novice Chase · 2m1f · Soft | 2m1f | Soft | 4/6 | – | M P Fogarty |
| 14 Dec 15 | NavanDrogheda Beginners Chase · 2m4f · Heavy | 2m4f | Heavy | PU/10 | – | Davy Russell |
| 27 Oct 15 | PunchestownBetdaq.com 50 In Free Bets Beginners Chase · 2m4f · Yielding | 2m4f | Yielding | 3/9 | – | M P Fogarty |
| 7 Apr 15 | FairyhouseI.N.H. Stallion Owners E.B.F. Novice Handicap Hurdle Series Final (Grade B) · 3m · Yielding To Soft | 3m | Yielding To Soft | 2/16 | 133 | L P Dempsey |
| 15 Mar 15 | NavanJohn Lynch Carpets Kells E.B.F. Novice Hurdle · 2m7f · Soft To Heavy | 2m7f | Soft To Heavy | 2/6 | 133 | M P Fogarty |
| 10 Feb 15 | Clonmel Grade 3Surehaul Mercedes-Benz Novice Hurdle (Grade 3) · 2m6f · Yielding To Soft | 2m6f | Yielding To Soft | 2/9 | – | M P Fogarty |
| 27 Dec 14 | LimerickSunway Holidays Most Stylish Ladies Day Maiden Hurdle · 2m6f · Heavy | 2m6f | Heavy | 1/8 | – | M P Fogarty |
| 29 Nov 14 | FairyhouseHappy 80th Birthday Peter Donnelly Maiden Hurdle (Div 2) · 2m2f · Yielding To Soft | 2m2f | Yielding To Soft | 3/23 | – | M P Fogarty |
| 8 Nov 14 | NaasBook Hospitality On Line Maiden Hurdle · 2m4f · Soft | 2m4f | Soft | 2/24 | – | M P Fogarty |
Definite Article as a stallion
In our records: 598 runners, 254 winners (42%), 14 black-type winners including 2 at the top level, 23 more placed in black type. Runners foaled 1998–2013.
His best
Pingshou Grade 1 OR 150 · Black Jack Blues Grade 1 OR 150 · Definitly Red Grade 2 OR 167 · The Real Article Grade 2 OR 154 · Cailin Annamh Grade 2 OR 145 · Lochbuie Group 2 OR 113
The dam: Finemar Lady by Montelimar
No runs on our British and Irish records (unraced, or raced abroad). Dam of 4 winners from 4 other runners.
The dam’s other foals
| Horse | Runs | Wins | Best |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fine Theatre (IRE) 2010 gelding · by King's Theatre | 41 | 4 | OR 135 |
| Another Cliche (IRE) 2006 filly · by Classic Cliche | 3 | 1 | – |
| Seafield (IRE) 2005 gelding · by Tel Quel | 7 | 1 | OR 121 |
| Joncol (IRE) Grade 1 2003 gelding · by Bob's Return | 24 | 7 | OR 163 |
The family at the sales — out of the same dam
| Foal | Sale | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Fine Theatre2010 gelding by King's Theatre | 2021 Goffs UK Spring HIT P2P SaleLot 310 · pointer | £15,000Gerry Hogan/Richard Phillips |
| 2014 colt by Yeats | 2014 Tattersalls Ireland November National HuntLot 327 · store | €50,000Paul Nolan |
| 2013 filly by Yeats | 2013 Tattersalls Ireland November National HuntLot 983 · store | €30,000Paul Nolan |
| Another Cliche2006 filly by Clasic Cliche | 2009 Tattersalls Ireland August National HuntLot 111 · store | Not sold |
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.