Chris's Dream
Foaled 2012 · by Mahler out of Janebailey (Silver Patriarch)
€196,294Prize money
Form 1025/PUU/0/5F (latest on the right) · Hurdle, Chase, NH Flat · ran 26 Apr 16 – 28 Apr 23, last for Henry De Bromhead · current OR 155
Grade 2 won the Ladbrokes Acca Boosty Ten Up Novice Chase (Grade 2) (2019)
Grade 2 won the Red Mills Chase (Grade 2) (2020)
Grade 3 won the Surehaul Mercedes-benz Novice Hurdle (grade 3) (2018)
| Date | Course & race | Trip | Going | Pos | OR | Jockey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Apr 23 | PunchestownIrish Daily Star Champion Hunters Chase · 3m · Yielding | 3m | Yielding | F/11 | 155 | Mr J L Gleeson |
| 17 Mar 23 | CheltenhamSt. James's Place Festival Challenge Cup Open Hunters' Chase · Class 2 · 3m2f · Soft | 3m2f | Soft | 5/23 | 155 | Miss M O'Sullivan |
| 27 Jan 22 | Gowran ParkGoffs Thyestes Handicap Chase (Grade A) · 3m1f · Soft | 3m1f | Soft | 11/18 | 162 | Mark Walsh |
| 4 Dec 21 | Aintree Grade 3Unibet Becher Handicap Chase (Grade 3) (National Course) (GBB Race) · Class 1 · 3m1f188y · Soft | 3m1f188y | Soft | UR/21 | 162 | Jonjo O'Neill Jr |
| 10 Apr 21 | Aintree Grade 3Randox Grand National Handicap Chase (Grade 3) (GBB Race) · Class 1 · 4m2f74y · Good To Soft | 4m2f74y | Good To Soft | UR/40 | 164 | Darragh O'Keeffe |
| 18 Mar 21 | Cheltenham Grade 1Ryanair Chase (Grade 1) (Registered As The Festival Trophy) (GBB Race) · Class 1 · 2m4f127y · Good To Soft | 2m4f127y | Good To Soft | PU/11 | 164 | Robbie Power |
| 6 Dec 20 | Punchestown Grade 1John Durkan Memorial Punchestown Chase (Grade 1) · 2m4f100y · Heavy | 2m4f100y | Heavy | 5/7 | 164 | Robbie Power |
| 31 Oct 20 | Down Royal Grade 1Ladbrokes Champion Chase (Grade 1) · 3m · Yielding | 3m | Yielding | 2/9 | 164 | Robbie Power |
| 13 Mar 20 | Cheltenham Grade 1Magners Cheltenham Gold Cup Chase (Grade 1) · Class 1 · 3m2f70y · Good To Soft | 3m2f70y | Good To Soft | 10/12 | 165 | Aidan Coleman |
| 15 Feb 20 | Gowran Park Grade 2Red Mills Chase (Grade 2) · 2m4f · Heavy | 2m4f | Heavy | 1/7 | 160 | Rachael Blackmore |
| 24 Nov 19 | NavanLadbrokes Troytown Handicap Chase (0-150) (Grade B) · 3m · Soft | 3m | Soft | 1/23 | 146 | Robbie Power |
| 30 Apr 19 | Punchestown Grade 1Dooley Insurance Group Champion Novice Chase (Grade 1) · 3m120y · Yielding To Soft | 3m120y | Yielding To Soft | PU/8 | 147 | Robbie Power |
Mahler as a stallion
In our records: 790 runners, 367 winners (46%), 23 black-type winners including 2 at the top level, 23 more placed in black type. Runners foaled 2010–2023.
On the track himself: 8 runs, 3 wins — Group 3 winner (Queen's Vase (Group 3)).
His best
The Real Whacker Grade 1 OR 162 · Ornua Grade 1 OR 154 · Chris's Dream Grade 2 OR 165 · Journey With Me Grade 2 OR 162 · Sutton Place Grade 2 OR 160 · Mahler Mission Grade 2 OR 158
The dam: Janebailey by Silver Patriarch
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Okeechobee (IRE) 2021 mare · by Ocovango | 10 | 0 | OR 80 |
| Tin Of Tonic (IRE) 2018 mare · by Soldier of Fortune | 1 | 0 | – |
| Graces Order (IRE) 2015 mare · by Mahler (full sibling) | 10 | 1 | OR 111 |
| Northern Girl (IRE) 2013 mare · by Westerner | 16 | 1 | OR 100 |
| Scorpiancer (IRE) Grade 1 2009 gelding · by Scorpion | 15 | 4 | OR 124 |
Chris's Dream in the sale ring
| Sale | Result | Bought by | Sold by |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 Goffs Land Rover SaleLot 140 · as a store | €17,000Eugene O'Sullivan | Eugene O'Sullivan | Parkdota Stud |
The family at the sales — out of the same dam
| Foal | Sale | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 filly by Crystal Ocean | 2026 Tattersalls Ireland Winter Flat and National HuntLot 29 · store | €22,000John McDonald |
| 2023 gelding by Crystal Ocean | 2026 Goffs Arkle SaleLot 61 · in training | €62,000Cametique Horses |
| 2022 filly by Mahler | 2025 Goffs Arkle SaleLot 174 · in training | €32,000Baltimore Stables |
| 2023 colt by Crystal Ocean | 2024 Tattersalls Ireland Winter Flat and National HuntLot 85 · store | €32,000P & G Callaghan |
| Lake Okeechobee2021 filly by Ocovango | 2022 Tattersalls Ireland Winter Flat and National HuntLot 26 · store | Not sold |
| Tin Of Tonic2018 filly by Soldier of Fortune | 2021 Tattersalls Ireland May StoreLot 1 · store | €25,000Millwood Bloodstock |
| 2017 filly by Soldier of Fortune | 2018 Tattersalls Ireland Winter Flat and National HuntLot 218 · store | €14,000Eugene O'Sullivan |
| Graces Order2015 filly by Mahler | 2018 Tattersalls Ireland DerbyLot 377 · store | €42,000Stroud Coleman Bloodstock |
| 2014 filly by Arcadio | 2017 Tattersalls Ireland Derby Part IILot 465 · store | Bought back |
| Northern Girl2013 filly by Westerner | 2016 Goffs Land Rover SaleLot 67 · store | €9,000Phil Kirby |
| 2014 filly by Arcadio | 2014 Goffs December NH SaleLot 300 · store | €2,500J Waters |
| Scorpiancer2009 gelding by Scorpion | 2012 Goffs Land Rover SaleLot 273 · store | €26,000Eugene O'sullivan |
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.