The Linksman
Foaled 2012 · by Westerner out of Lost Link (Shernazar)
Form R478R2/11U/P (latest on the right) · Hurdle, Chase, NH Flat · ran 21 Oct 15 – 30 Dec 19, last for Sam England · current OR 135
| Date | Course & race | Trip | Going | Pos | OR | Jockey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Dec 19 | HaydockPied Bull Handicap Hurdle · Class 3 · 2m2f191y · Soft | 2m2f191y | Soft | PU/11 | 135 | Jonathan England |
| 31 Oct 18 | FakenhamGreene King Ipa Novices' Chase · Class 3 · 2m59y · Good | 2m59y | Good | UR/5 | 135 | Jonathan England |
| 9 Feb 18 | Bangor-on-DeeBritish Stallion Studs Ebf 'National Hunt' Novices' Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m145y · Heavy | 2m145y | Heavy | 1/7 | 122 | Jonathan England |
| 1 Jan 18 | FakenhamFakenham Racecourse Annual Members Maiden Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m3y · Heavy | 2m3y | Heavy | 1/7 | 115 | Jonathan England |
| 15 Dec 17 | Bangor-on-DeeNorthern Racing Club Novices' Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m145y · Heavy | 2m145y | Heavy | 2/9 | – | Jonathan England |
| 2 Dec 17 | DoncasterBetfred Mobile British Stallion Studs Ebf 'national Hunt' Novices' Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m128y · Good To Soft | 2m128y | Good To Soft | RO/8 | – | David England |
| 10 Nov 17 | HexhamJohn Smiths Maiden Hurdle (Div 1) · Class 4 · 2m48y · Soft | 2m48y | Soft | 8/10 | – | Jonathan England |
| 30 Oct 17 | AyrEBF Stallions/William Hill High Five 'National Hunt' Novices' Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m · Soft | 2m | Soft | 7/7 | – | Jonathan England |
| 14 Oct 17 | HexhamIntu Eldon Square Shop,eat,repeat Novices' Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m48y · Heavy | 2m48y | Heavy | 4/9 | – | Jonathan England |
| 20 Jan 17 | MusselburghStart Your RacingUK Free Trial Now Standard Open NH Flat Race · Class 6 · 1m7f124y · Good | 1m7f124y | Good | RO/12 | – | Danny Cook |
| 2 Dec 16 | SedgefieldMarston's Pedigree Standard Open NH Flat Race · Class 6 · 2m178y · Good To Soft | 2m178y | Good To Soft | 1/9 | – | Danny Cook |
| 21 Oct 15 | WorcesterVisit Worcestershire In Autumn & Winter 'Newcomers' Standard Open NH Flat Race · Class 6 · 2m · Good To Soft | 2m | Good To Soft | 6/10 | – | William Kennedy |
Westerner as a stallion
In our records: 944 runners, 474 winners (50%), 53 black-type winners including 7 at the top level, 47 more placed in black type. Runners foaled 2007–2022.
On the track himself: 6 runs, 3 wins — Group 1 winner (Gold Cup (Group 1)).
His best
Cole Harden Grade 1 OR 166 · Ferny Hollow Grade 1 OR 160 · Gilgamboa Grade 1 OR 159 · Western Fold Grade 1 OR 157 · Captain Cutter Grade 1 OR 147 · Skyace Grade 1 OR 142
The dam: Lost Link by Shernazar
No runs on our British and Irish records (unraced, or raced abroad). Dam of 3 winners from 3 other runners.
The dam’s other foals
| Horse | Runs | Wins | Best |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lost Oscar (IRE) 2015 mare · by Oscar | 10 | 1 | OR 102 |
| Ryansbrook (IRE) 2008 gelding · by Alderbrook | 7 | 1 | OR 124 |
| For Non Stop (IRE) Grade 2 2005 gelding · by Alderbrook | 22 | 3 | OR 162 |
The Linksman in the sale ring
| Sale | Result | Bought by | Sold by |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 Goffs UK Spring Store SaleLot 691 · as a store | £30,000Bobby O'Ryan/Brian Ellison | Bobby O'Ryan/Brian Ellison | Clanville Stud |
| 2017 Goffs UK Spring HIT SaleLot 564 · as a in training | £1,200Jonathan England | Jonathan England | Spring Cottage Stables |
The family at the sales — out of the same dam
| Foal | Sale | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 colt by Beat Hollow | 2018 Tattersalls Ireland November National HuntLot 645 · store | €28,000Sid Bloodstock |
| 2017 filly by Sholokhov | 2017 Tattersalls Ireland November National HuntLot 951 · store | Not sold |
| For Non Stop2005 gelding by Alderbrook | 2013 Goffs UK August SaleLot 367 · in training | £175,000Sean Clancy/a Stroud B/s |
| Ryansbrook2008 gelding by Alderbrook | 2012 Goffs Land Rover SaleLot 298 · store | €26,000Thomas Friel |
| Ryansbrook2008 gelding by Alderbrook | 2011 Tattersalls Ireland August National HuntLot 703 · store | Not sold |
| 2007 filly by Alderbrook | 2011 Tattersalls Ireland August National HuntLot 702 · store | Not sold |
| Ryansbrook2008 colt by Alderbrook | 2009 Tattersalls Ireland Winter Flat and National HuntLot 17 · store | Not sold |
| 2007 filly by Alderbrook | 2008 Tattersalls Ireland November National HuntLot 257 · store | Not sold |
| For Non Stop2005 gelding by Alderbrook | 2008 Tattersalls Ireland DerbyLot 24 · store | Bought back |
| For Non Stop2005 colt by Alderbrook | 2006 Tattersalls Ireland Winter Flat and National HuntLot 586 · store | €8,000Gatterstown Stud |
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.