Cooper's Friend
Foaled 2009 · by Kayf Tara out of Graphic Lady (Phardante)
Form PP4344/4443 (latest on the right) · Hurdle, Chase · ran 2 Jun 15 – 17 May 18, last for R Mike Smith · current OR 84
| Date | Course & race | Trip | Going | Pos | OR | Jockey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 May 18 | PerthBet totetrifecta At totesport.com Handicap Chase · Class 5 · 2m4f20y · Good | 2m4f20y | Good | 3/7 | 84 | Brian Hughes |
| 23 Apr 18 | HexhamTotesport.com Hit The Jackpot Handicap Chase · Class 5 · 1m7f133y · Soft | 1m7f133y | Soft | 4/9 | 86 | Richie McLernon |
| 16 Mar 18 | Musselburgh188Bet Up To 75 Cash Bonus Handicap Chase · Class 4 · 2m3f193y · Good To Soft | 2m3f193y | Good To Soft | 4/6 | 89 | Richie McLernon |
| 22 Feb 18 | SedgefieldLe Raaj Sedgefield Handicap Chase · Class 5 · 2m3f65y · Soft | 2m3f65y | Soft | 4/8 | 92 | Richie McLernon |
| 3 Dec 17 | CarlisleNorthern Lights Middle Distance Chase Series Final Handicap Chase · Class 2 · 2m4f · Soft | 2m4f | Soft | 4/9 | 95 | Conor O'Farrell |
| 8 Nov 17 | Musselburgh100% Of Racinguk Profits Returned To Racing Handicap Chase · Class 4 · 1m7f182y · Good | 1m7f182y | Good | 4/8 | 97 | Conor O'Farrell |
| 20 Sep 17 | KelsoTweed Salmon Fishers Handicap Chase · Class 4 · 2m5f133y · Good | 2m5f133y | Good | 3/8 | 100 | Conor O'Farrell |
| 31 Aug 17 | SedgefieldHappy New House Holly And Lewis Handicap Chase · Class 4 · 2m3f65y · Good | 2m3f65y | Good | 4/8 | 104 | Conor O'Farrell |
| 1 Aug 17 | PerthPerthlodge.co.uk Handicap Chase · Class 4 · 2m4f20y · Good To Soft | 2m4f20y | Good To Soft | PU/9 | 108 | Conor O'Farrell |
| 22 Jul 17 | CartmelChampagne Louis Roederer Handicap Chase · Class 4 · 2m5f34y · Soft | 2m5f34y | Soft | PU/7 | 108 | Conor O'Farrell |
| 6 Jul 17 | PerthMackie's Cream Of The Crop Handicap Chase · Class 4 · 2m4f20y · Good | 2m4f20y | Good | 8/12 | 112 | Tom O'Brien |
| 18 May 17 | Perthtotepool Happy Perth Ladies Day Handicap Chase · Class 4 · 2m4f20y · Good | 2m4f20y | Good | 4/6 | 113 | Tom O'Brien |
Kayf Tara as a stallion
In our records: 1,184 runners, 584 winners (49%), 55 black-type winners including 13 at the top level, 74 more placed in black type. Runners foaled 2002–2020.
His best
Thistlecrack Grade 1 OR 174 · Edwardstone Grade 1 OR 170 · Special Tiara Grade 1 OR 168 · Planet of Sound Grade 1 OR 166 · Identity Thief Grade 1 OR 165 · Edwulf Grade 1 OR 164
The dam: Graphic Lady by Phardante
No runs on our British and Irish records (unraced, or raced abroad). Dam of 3 winners from 4 other runners.
The dam’s other foals
| Horse | Runs | Wins | Best |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lucky Vic (IRE) 2006 gelding · by Old Vic | 11 | 2 | OR 120 |
| Asigh Pearl (IRE) bt 2004 mare · by Lord of Appeal | 15 | 3 | OR 116 |
| Killester Lad (IRE) 2003 gelding · by Oscar | 2 | 0 | – |
| According To Billy (IRE) 1999 gelding · by Accordion | 8 | 1 | OR 128 |
Cooper's Friend in the sale ring
| Sale | Result | Bought by | Sold by |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 Tattersalls Ireland November National HuntLot 416 · as a store | €31,000Slaney River Stud | Slaney River Stud | Ballintry Stud |
| 2016 Goffs UK Autumn Yearling & HIT SaleLot 369 · as a in training | £11,000Mr. R.M. Smith | Mr. R.M. Smith | Hull Farm Stables |
| 2018 Goffs UK Spring HIT P2P SaleLot 464 · as a pointer | £10,000Black and Tan Syndicate | Black and Tan Syndicate | West Loudoun Farm (R Mike Smith) |
The family at the sales — out of the same dam
| Foal | Sale | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 gelding by Milan | 2014 Tattersalls Ireland August National HuntLot 177 · store | Bought back |
| Asigh Pearl2004 mare by Lord of Appeal | 2014 Tattersalls Ireland November National HuntLot 1423 · broodmare | Bought back |
| 2008 gelding by Old Vic | 2012 Tattersalls Ireland August National HuntLot 630 · store | Bought back |
| 2011 colt by Milan | 2011 Tattersalls Ireland November National HuntLot 1211 · store | Bought back |
| Asigh Pearl2004 mare by Lord of Appeal | 2011 Tattersalls Ireland November National HuntLot 128 · broodmare | €44,000Michael Dickinson |
| Killester Lad2003 gelding by Oscar | 2007 Tattersalls Ireland DerbyLot 22 · store | Bought back |
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.