Minella Fair
Foaled 2011 · by Flemensfirth out of Bell Walks Run (Commanche Run)
Form 5/31/6134P/34 (latest on the right) · Hurdle, Chase, NH Flat · ran 13 Nov 16 – 16 Feb 20, last for Noel Meade · current OR 139
bt placed in black-type company 1 time
| Date | Course & race | Trip | Going | Pos | OR | Jockey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Feb 20 | Navan Grade 2Ten Up Novice Chase (Grade 2) · 3m · Heavy | 3m | Heavy | 4/6 | 139 | Denis O'Regan |
| 23 Jan 20 | Gowran ParkGoffs Thyestes Handicap Chase (Grade A) · 3m1f · Soft To Heavy | 3m1f | Soft To Heavy | 3/18 | 138 | Sean Flanagan |
| 27 Dec 19 | LeopardstownPaddy Power Chase (Extended Handicap Chase) (0-150) (Grade B) · 3m50y · Soft | 3m50y | Soft | PU/27 | 140 | Sean Flanagan |
| 17 Nov 19 | Punchestown Grade 2Liam & Valerie Brennan Memorial Florida Pearl Novice Chase (grade 2) · 2m6f140y · Soft | 2m6f140y | Soft | 4/7 | 142 | Jonathan Moore |
| 2 Nov 19 | Down Royal Grade 2Daily Mirror Chase (Grade 2) · 2m3f120y · Soft | 2m3f120y | Soft | 3/4 | – | Sean Flanagan |
| 13 Oct 19 | LimerickIrish Stallion Farms Ebf Beginners Chase · 2m6f · Heavy | 2m6f | Heavy | 1/4 | – | Jonathan Moore |
| 9 Mar 19 | Gowran ParkHolden Fleet Management Beginners Chase · 2m4f · Soft | 2m4f | Soft | 6/15 | – | Sean Flanagan |
| 20 Mar 18 | ClonmelIrish Stallion Farms Ebf Novice Hurdle · 2m6f · Heavy | 2m6f | Heavy | 1/5 | 125 | Sean Flanagan |
| 25 Feb 18 | NaasPaddy Power Betting Shops Rated Novice Hurdle · 2m3f · Soft | 2m3f | Soft | 3/6 | 125 | Sean Flanagan |
| 29 Dec 17 | Limerick Grade 2Guinness Novice Hurdle (Grade 2) · 3m · Heavy | 3m | Heavy | 5/5 | – | Jonathan Moore |
| 29 Nov 17 | PunchestownI.n.h. Stallion Owners Ebf Maiden Hurdle · 2m6f · Soft To Heavy | 2m6f | Soft To Heavy | 1/11 | – | Jonathan Moore |
| 29 Dec 16 | LimerickIrish Field Flat Race · 2m2f · Soft To Heavy | 2m2f | Soft To Heavy | 1/13 | – | Mr D J Benson |
Flemensfirth as a stallion
In our records: 1,707 runners, 806 winners (47%), 82 black-type winners including 18 at the top level, 79 more placed in black type. Runners foaled 1999–2020.
His best
Lostintranslation Grade 1 OR 173 · Flemenstar Grade 1 OR 173 · Tidal Bay Grade 1 OR 171 · Waiting Patiently Grade 1 OR 170 · Tornado Flyer Grade 1 OR 167 · Grey Dawning Grade 1 OR 166
The dam: Bell Walks Run by Commanche Run
No runs on our British and Irish records (unraced, or raced abroad). Dam of 3 winners from 5 other runners.
The dam’s other foals
| Horse | Runs | Wins | Best |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bell Walks Day (IRE) 2009 mare · by Flemensfirth (full sibling) | 5 | 1 | – |
| Time For Rupert (IRE) Listed 2004 gelding · by Flemensfirth (full sibling) | 26 | 8 | OR 161 |
| Mahonia (IRE) 2003 gelding · by Turtle Island | 11 | 2 | OR 135 |
| Another Present (IRE) 2002 mare · by Presenting | 9 | 0 | OR 100 |
| Thunder Belle (IRE) 1999 mare · by Glacial Storm | 5 | 0 | – |
Minella Fair in the sale ring
| Sale | Result | Bought by | Sold by |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 Tattersalls Ireland November National HuntLot 815 · as a store | €33,000John Nallen | John Nallen | The Beeches Stud |
| 2021 Goffs UK Spring HIT P2P SaleLot 393 · as a pointer | £3,000Lois Teal | Lois Teal | Tu Va Stables (Noel Meade) |
The family at the sales — out of the same dam
| Foal | Sale | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 gelding by Leading Light | 2019 Tattersalls Ireland DerbyLot 130 · store | €31,000Richie McGrath |
| 2016 colt by Leading Light | 2016 Tattersalls Ireland November National HuntLot 818 · store | Not sold |
| 2006 mare by Flemensfirth | 2015 Tattersalls Ireland November National HuntLot 1484 · broodmare | €19,000Chancery Stables |
| 2007 gelding by Dr Massini | 2011 Tattersalls Ireland DerbyLot 493 · store | Not sold |
| Mahonia2003 gelding by Turtle Island | 2010 Goffs UK August HIT SaleLot 112 · in training | £8,000Nicholls, P. |
| Another Present2002 filly by Presenting | 2010 Goffs UK January SaleLot 434 · in training | £5,500Thistletown Stud |
| 2000 mare by Glacial Storm | 2010 Tattersalls Ireland November National HuntLot 1418 · broodmare | €20,000Mr Bobby McCarthy |
| 2008 colt by Dr Massini | 2008 Tattersalls Ireland November National HuntLot 1424 · store | €16,000Derrygrath Stud |
| 2007 colt by Dr Massini | 2007 Tattersalls Ireland November National HuntLot 2271 · store | Not sold |
| Time For Rupert2004 gelding by Flemensfirth | 2007 Goffs UK NH Breeze Up SaleLot 8 · breeze-up | £40,000P Webber |
| Another Present2002 filly by Presenting | 2007 Goffs UK Spring HIT SaleLot 483 · in training | £27,000O'ryan, Bobby |
| 2006 filly by Flemensfirth | 2006 Tattersalls Ireland November National HuntLot 1166 · store | €10,000Derrygrath Stud |
| Mahonia2003 gelding by Turtle Island | 2006 Tattersalls Ireland DerbyLot 16 · store | Not sold |
| Another Present2002 filly by Presenting | 2006 Tattersalls Ireland August National HuntLot 511 · store | €14,500Patrick Sheridan |
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.