Might Bite
Foaled 2009 · by Scorpion out of Knotted Midge (Presenting)
Form 157/PU/P375P (latest on the right) · Hurdle, Chase, NH Flat · ran 14 Jan 15 – 5 Dec 20, last for Nicky Henderson · current OR 150
Grade 1 won the RSA Novices' Chase (Grade 1) (2017)
Grade 1 won the Betway Mildmay Novices' Chase (Grade 1) (2017)
Grade 1 won the 32Red King George VI Chase (Grade 1) (2017)
Grade 1 won the Betway Bowl Chase (Grade 1) (2018)
Listed won the 188Bet Future Stars Intermediate Chase (Listed) (2017)
| Date | Course & race | Trip | Going | Pos | OR | Jockey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Dec 20 | AintreeWilliam Hill Grand Sefton Handicap Chase (National Course) (GBB Race) · Class 2 · 2m5f19y · Soft | 2m5f19y | Soft | PU/18 | 150 | Jeremiah McGrath |
| 31 Oct 20 | Ascot Grade 3Sodexo Gold Cup Handicap Chase (Grade 3) · Class 1 · 2m7f180y · Soft | 2m7f180y | Soft | 5/14 | 152 | Nico de Boinville |
| 11 Mar 20 | CheltenhamGlenfarclas Chase (Cross Country Chase) · Class 2 · 3m6f37y · Soft | 3m6f37y | Soft | 7/14 | 158 | Nico de Boinville |
| 8 Feb 20 | Newbury Grade 2Betfair Denman Chase (Grade 2) · Class 1 · 2m7f86y · Good | 2m7f86y | Good | 3/6 | 163 | Nico de Boinville |
| 1 Jan 20 | CheltenhamPaddy Power 69 Sleeps To Cheltenham Handicap Hurdle · Class 2 · 3m · Soft | 3m | Soft | PU/12 | 160 | Nico de Boinville |
| 7 Dec 19 | Aintree Grade 2Virgin Bet Price Boosts Many Clouds Chase (Grade 2) · Class 1 · 3m210y · Good To Soft | 3m210y | Good To Soft | UR/4 | 167 | Nico de Boinville |
| 15 Mar 19 | Cheltenham Grade 1Magners Cheltenham Gold Cup Chase (Grade 1) · Class 1 · 3m2f70y · Good To Soft | 3m2f70y | Good To Soft | PU/16 | 169 | Nico de Boinville |
| 26 Dec 18 | Kempton Grade 132Red King George VI Chase (Grade 1) · Class 1 · 3m · Good To Soft | 3m | Good To Soft | 7/10 | 172 | Nico de Boinville |
| 24 Nov 18 | Haydock Grade 1Betfair Chase (Grade 1) (Registered As The Lancashire Chase) · Class 1 · 3m1f125y · Good | 3m1f125y | Good | 5/5 | 172 | Nico de Boinville |
| 12 Apr 18 | Aintree Grade 1Betway Bowl Chase (Grade 1) · Class 1 · 3m210y · Good To Soft | 3m210y | Good To Soft | 1/8 | 172 | Nico de Boinville |
| 16 Mar 18 | Cheltenham Grade 1Timico Cheltenham Gold Cup Chase (Grade 1) · Class 1 · 3m2f70y · Soft | 3m2f70y | Soft | 2/15 | 169 | Nico de Boinville |
| 26 Dec 17 | Kempton Grade 132Red King George VI Chase (Grade 1) · Class 1 · 3m · Soft | 3m | Soft | 1/8 | 162 | Nico de Boinville |
Scorpion as a stallion
In our records: 610 runners, 236 winners (39%), 10 black-type winners including 4 at the top level, 16 more placed in black type. Runners foaled 2009–2022.
On the track himself: 15 runs, 4 wins — Group 1 winner (Juddmonte Grand Prix de Paris (Colts & Fillies)).
His best
Might Bite Grade 1 OR 172 · Riders Onthe Storm Grade 1 OR 162 · Don't Touch It Grade 1 OR 150 · Scorpiancer Grade 1 OR 124 · Derrinross Grade 2 OR 146 · Tell Us More Grade 3 OR 148
The dam: Knotted Midge by Presenting
She ran 3 times and won 0. Dam of 4 winners from 5 other runners.
Beat That Grade 1 half-sibling, by Milan
Dushybeag bt out of the 2nd dam, by Dushyantor
The dam’s other foals
| Horse | Runs | Wins | Best |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mighty Park (IRE) 2021 gelding · by Walk In The Park | 2 | 1 | – |
| Love Bite (IRE) 2018 mare · by Milan | 12 | 1 | OR 83 |
| Bridal Knot (IRE) 2017 mare · by Walk In The Park | 7 | 0 | – |
| Bite That (IRE) 2016 gelding · by Milan | 44 | 2 | OR 107 |
| Beat That (IRE) Grade 1 2008 gelding · by Milan | 19 | 6 | OR 160 |
The family at the sales — out of the same dam
| Foal | Sale | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Mighty Park2021 gelding by Walk In The Park | 2024 Tattersalls Ireland DerbyLot 238 · store | €105,000Monbeg Stables |
| 2020 gelding by Walk In The Park | 2023 Tattersalls Ireland DerbyLot 353 · store | €140,000Aiden Murphy |
| Bridal Knot2017 mare by Walk In The Park | 2022 Goffs February SaleLot 599 · broodmare | €90,000Seamus Byrne |
| Bite That2016 gelding by Milan | 2019 Tattersalls Ireland August National HuntLot 513 · store | €52,000Pat Flynn |
| Bite That2016 colt by Milan | 2016 Tattersalls Ireland November National HuntLot 548 · store | €21,000Brian Delahunt |
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.