As You Like
Foaled 2011 · by Beneficial out of Rubys Shadow (Supreme Leader)
Form 4/8P53214/55 (latest on the right) · Hurdle, Chase · ran 16 Jun 16 – 16 Apr 22, last for Jonjo O'Neill · current OR 122
| Date | Course & race | Trip | Going | Pos | OR | Jockey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Apr 22 | Newton AbbotEverybody Smile It's Pete's 70th Birthday Handicap Chase · Class 3 · 2m4f216y · Good | 2m4f216y | Good | 5/5 | 122 | Richie McLernon |
| 23 Mar 22 | LudlowBromfield Sand And Gravel Handicap Chase · Class 3 · 2m7f171y · Good | 2m7f171y | Good | 5/5 | 125 | Jonjo O'Neill Jr |
| 1 Jul 21 | PerthRacing For Everyone Racingwithpride Handicap Chase · Class 3 · 2m7f180y · Good | 2m7f180y | Good | 4/9 | 126 | Jonjo O'Neill Jr |
| 5 Jun 21 | WorcesterEquine And Canine Handicap Chase · Class 4 · 2m7f · Good | 2m7f | Good | 1/10 | 121 | Jonjo O'Neill Jr |
| 7 May 21 | Market RasenUnibet 'You're On' Handicap Chase · Class 3 · 2m7f191y · Good | 2m7f191y | Good | 2/11 | 121 | Jonjo O'Neill Jr |
| 13 Apr 21 | SouthwellOn Track Off Course: racingwelfare.co.uk/podcast Handicap Chase · Class 4 · 3m60y · Good | 3m60y | Good | 3/7 | 122 | Jonjo O'Neill Jr |
| 4 Mar 21 | LudlowForbra Gold Cup Handicap Chase · Class 3 · 2m7f171y · Good To Soft | 2m7f171y | Good To Soft | 5/8 | 127 | William Kennedy |
| 18 Feb 21 | SandownLittleworth Handicap Chase · Class 3 · 3m37y · Heavy | 3m37y | Heavy | PU/10 | 129 | Jonjo O'Neill Jr |
| 20 Jan 21 | NewburyMansionBet's Best Odds Guaranteed Handicap Chase · Class 3 · 2m7f86y · Heavy | 2m7f86y | Heavy | 8/10 | 130 | Jonjo O'Neill Jr |
| 29 Dec 20 | DoncasterSky Sports Racing Sky 415 Handicap Chase · Class 3 · 2m7f214y · Soft | 2m7f214y | Soft | 4/9 | 132 | Richie McLernon |
| 16 Dec 20 | LudlowTanners Claret Handicap Chase · Class 3 · 2m7f171y · Soft | 2m7f171y | Soft | PU/9 | 134 | Jonjo O'Neill Jr |
| 28 Nov 20 | NewburySir Peter O'sullevan Memorial Handicap Chase · Class 2 · 2m6f93y · Good | 2m6f93y | Good | 12/16 | 137 | Richie McLernon |
Beneficial as a stallion
In our records: 1,236 runners, 607 winners (49%), 51 black-type winners including 7 at the top level, 64 more placed in black type. Runners foaled 1998–2014.
His best
Cooldine Grade 1 OR 163 · Mount Benbulben Grade 1 OR 160 · Realt Dubh Grade 1 OR 160 · Annacotty Grade 1 OR 157 · Benefficient Grade 1 OR 157 · Realt Mor Grade 1 OR 150
The dam: Rubys Shadow by Supreme Leader
No runs on our British and Irish records (unraced, or raced abroad). Dam of 5 winners from 9 other runners.
Corskeagh Royale Grade 2 full sibling, by Beneficial
Shadow Eile Grade 2 full sibling, by Beneficial
Dream Shadow Listed half-sibling, by My Dream Boat
Corskeagh Shadow bt full sibling, by Beneficial
The dam’s other foals
| Horse | Runs | Wins | Best |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ennell Shadow (IRE) 2020 gelding · by My Dream Boat | 5 | 0 | OR 100 |
| Dream Shadow (IRE) Listed 2019 mare · by My Dream Boat | 12 | 4 | OR 126 |
| Inspiteofourselves (IRE) 2016 gelding · by Leading Light | 3 | 0 | – |
| Shadow Dubh (IRE) 2015 mare · by Oscar | 1 | 0 | – |
| Hazy Shadow (IRE) 2013 mare · by Beneficial (full sibling) | 4 | 0 | – |
| He Rock's (IRE) 2009 gelding · by Beneficial (full sibling) | 52 | 3 | OR 126 |
| Shadow Eile (IRE) Grade 2 2005 mare · by Beneficial (full sibling) | 33 | 9 | OR 137 |
| Corskeagh Shadow (IRE) bt 2004 mare · by Beneficial (full sibling) | 5 | 1 | – |
| Corskeagh Royale (IRE) Grade 2 2003 gelding · by Beneficial (full sibling) | 37 | 4 | OR 127 |
As You Like in the sale ring
| Sale | Result | Bought by | Sold by |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 Tattersalls Ireland DerbyLot 13 · as a store | €120,000Frank Berry | Frank Berry | Balleagny Stud |
The family at the sales — out of the same dam
| Foal | Sale | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Ennell Shadow2020 gelding by My Dream Boat | 2023 Goffs Arkle Sale, Part 2Lot 498 · in training | €38,000Charlestown Racing |
| Dream Shadow2019 filly by My Dream Boat | 2023 Goffs UK Spring HIT P2P SaleLot 441 · pointer | £100,000Ger Hannon |
| Ennell Shadow2020 colt by My Dream Boat | 2020 Tattersalls Ireland November National HuntLot 421 · store | €13,000Eimear Fallon |
| Inspiteofourselves2016 gelding by Leading Light | 2019 Tattersalls Ireland August National HuntLot 303 · store | €13,500Peter Fahey |
| 2017 colt by Walk In The Park | 2017 Tattersalls Ireland November National HuntLot 762 · store | €55,000Michael Moore |
| Inspiteofourselves2016 colt by Leading Light | 2016 Tattersalls Ireland November National HuntLot 843 · store | Not sold |
| He Rock's2009 colt by Beneficial | 2010 Tattersalls Ireland Winter Flat and National HuntLot 200 · store | Not sold |
| Shadow Eile2005 filly by Beneficial | 2009 Tattersalls Ireland August National HuntLot 324 · store | Not sold |
| Shadow Eile2005 filly by Beneficial | 2006 Tattersalls Ireland Winter Flat and National HuntLot 313 · store | Not sold |
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.