Almanzor (FR) | Bay | 16.2 hh | 2013

Wootton Bassett - Darkova, by Maria's Mon

Cambridge Stud, NZ

128 Discombe Road,

2024 Stud Fee: NZD30,000

Contact: Scott Calder , Head of Sales & Nominations

Ph: 07-827 7887

Email: [email protected]

Website: www.cambridgestud.co.nz

Hypothetical Mating
Almanzor
Race Record

(in Great Britain, Ireland, France)

AgeRuns1st2nd3rdEarnings
243--£36,270
365-1£2,244,515
41---£1,818
Totals:118-1£2,282,603
At 2 : Grand Critérium de Bordeaux, L (1600m beating Camp Courage and Ankle), Clairefontaine Prix Tunisair (1600m), La Teste Prix du Naissaim (1400m)
At 3 : Chantilly Prix du Jockey Club, Gr.1 (2100m beating Zarak and Legend War), Leopardstown Irish Champion S., Gr.1 (1¼m beating Found and Minding), Ascot Champion S., Gr.1 (1¼m beating Found and Jack Hobbs), Deauville Prix Guillaume d'Ornano, Gr.2 (2000m beating Zarak and Royal Artillery), Chantilly Prix de Guiche, Gr.3 (1800m beating Floodlight and Gardol City), 3d Chantilly Prix de Fontainebleau, Gr.3 (1600m to Legend War and Taareef)

Champion 3YO Colt in Europe in 2016 (Int.). Champion 3YO Colt in Ireland & France in 2016 (Int.).
Annual Timeform Rating: 133 (at 3).
World Thoroughbred Ranking: 129 (in 2016).

Winner Date Race Earnings
Viyanni (IRE) 2021 05/12/24 Market Rasen Rhino Bet Encourages Safer Gambling Juvenile Hurdle GBP3,540
Steel Tiger (IRE) 2021 03/12/24 Newcastle 30 in Free Bets With Betuk S. GBP5,670
Anno Aleman (GB) 2020 26/11/24 Mons-Ghlin Prix Iles Chaussey BEF3,500
Lessard (FR) 2021 25/11/24 Marseille Pont de Vivaux Prix des Tulipes EUR7,500
Scottie's Legacy (AUS) 2020 24/11/24 Kilmore TC C+M Build Group Maiden P. AUD20,625
Gatzby (NZ) 2020 21/11/24 South Canterbury RC NZB Mega Maiden Series NZD10,360
Lake Naivasha (IRE) 2019 17/11/24 Nancy Prix Stanislas Leszczynski Duc de Lorraine EUR9,000
April Flower (FR) 2022 16/11/24 Le Croise-Laroche Prix du Centre Equestre EUR6,250
Mehzebeen (NZ) 2019 16/11/24 CJC New Zealand Cup NZD230,000
Western Stars (FR) 2019 15/11/24 Wolverhampton Gamble Responsibly at Betuk H. GBP3,716
WOOTTON BASSETT (GB)
B. 2008
GW 5 wins
f:827 r:625 w:349 SW:56
Iffraaj
B. 2001
GW 7 wins
f:2217 r:1979 w:1218 SW:100
Zafonic
B. 1990
GW 5 wins
f:634 r:532 w:363 SW:53
Gone WestMr. Prospector13
Secrettame2
ZaizafonThe Minstrel8
Mofida9
Pastorale
Ch. 1988
Wnr 2 wins
f:13 r:12 w:11 SW:3
NureyevNorthern Dancer2
Special5
Park AppealAhonoora1
Balidaress14
Balladonia
B. 1996
SP 1 win
f:11 r:11 w:10 SW:1
Primo Dominie
B. 1982
GW 6 wins
f:664 r:506 w:310 SW:31
DominionDerring-Do21
Picture Palace3
Swan AnnMy Swanee8
Anna Barry9
Susquehanna Days
B. or Br. 1990
Wnr 2 wins
f:11 r:11 w:6
Chief's CrownDanzig7
Six Crowns23
Gliding ByTom Rolfe9
Key Bridge2
DARKOVA (USA)
Ch. 2008
NR
f:9 r:8 w:6 SW:1
Maria's Mon
R. or Gr. 1993
GW 4 wins
f:944 r:784 w:630 SW:55
Wavering Monarch
B. 1979
GW 6 wins
f:665 r:386 w:300 SW:34
Majestic LightMajestic Prince4
Irradiate8
UncommittedBuckpasser1
Lady be Good8
Carlotta Maria
Gr. 1984
Pld
f:12 r:10 w:6 SW:1
CaroFortino4
Chambord3
Water MaloneNaskra3
Gray Matter1
Darkara
B. 2001
SW 4 wins
f:10 r:7 w:3
Halling
Ch. 1991
GW 12 wins
f:852 r:754 w:497 SW:58
DiesisSharpen Up5
Doubly Sure2
Dance MachineGreen Dancer16
Never a Lady10
Daralbayda
B. 1993
SP 1 win
f:9 r:6 w:5 SW:1
DoyounMill Reef22
Dumka21
DaralinshaEmpery2
Darazina1

ALMANZOR Champion 3YO Colt in Europe in 2016 (Int.). Champion 3YO Colt in Ireland & France in 2016 (Int.). 8 wins-3 at 2-from 1400m to 2100m, £737,230, €1,901,600, Chantilly Prix du Jockey Club, Gr.1, Leopardstown Irish Champion S., Gr.1, Ascot Champion S., Gr.1, Deauville Prix Guillaume d'Ornano, Gr.2, Chantilly Prix de Guiche, Gr.3, Grand Critérium de Bordeaux, L, 3d Chantilly Prix de Fontainebleau, Gr.3. He entered stud in France in 2018. He entered stud in NZ in 2018. Leading First Season Sire in NZ in 2021-22. Sire of 477 progeny to race, 250 winners (52.0%), earnings of over $21 million, 22 stakes winners, 25 stakes placegetters, inc.




CIRCLE OF FIRE (20c, Galileo, Chester House). 3 wins-1 at 2-from 1600m to 3200m to 2023-24, £43,716, A$1,795,100, ATC Sydney Cup, Gr.1, Chairman's H., Gr.2, 2d Newmarket Newmarket S., L, 3d Lingfield Derby Trial S., L, Hamilton Glasgow S., L, 4th Royal Ascot Queen's Vase, Gr.2.

MANZOICE (19g, Mastercraftsman, Encosta de Lago). 2 wins at 1300m, 2500m, A$1,632,050, VRC Victoria Derby, Gr.1, ATC Dooleys H., 2d ATC NE Manion Cup, Gr.3, Premier's Cup Prelude, Vale Cecily Bakehouse H., 3d Wyong Cup, L.

POSITIVITY (20f, O'Reilly, Octagonal). 4 wins from 1600m to 2500m to 2024-25, NZ$194,785, A$296,450, Auckland TR Sunline Vase, Gr.3, MRC Naturalism S., Gr.3, SAJC South Australia Fillies Classic, Gr.3, 2d New Zealand Oaks, Gr.1, MRC Heatherlie S., L.

MEHZEBEEN (19f, Zabeel, Gone West). 5 wins from 2000m to 3200m to 2024-25, NZ$474,010, New Zealand Cup, Gr.3, CJC Metropolitan Trophy, L, Taupo Cup, 2d New Zealand Oaks, Gr.1, Waverley Cup, 3d Matamata RC ICIB Brokerweb H.

CASTLE WAY (20g, Nayef, Night Shift). 4 wins-2 at 2-from 1m to 13f to 2023, £227,449, 70,000Dhs, Newmarket Bahrain Trophy, Gr.3, Newmarket S., L, Future Stayers Nursery, 2d York Great Voltigeur S., Gr.2, 4th Meydan Dubai City of Gold S., Gr.2.

ATHABASCAN (19g, Dansili, Pivotal). 4 wins from 2000m to 2600m to 2024-25, €55,800, A$1,176,775, ATC Colin Stephen H., Gr.3, City Tattersalls Club Cup, L, St Leger S., Saint-Cloud Prix Alcantara II, 2d ATC Sydney Cup, Gr.1, VRC Archer S., Gr.3, Compiegne Prix Pelleas, L, Saint-Cloud Prix Empery, 3d Deauville Prix Nureyev, L, Saint-Cloud Prix Turenne, L, Canberra Cup, L, 4th ATC Tancred S., Gr.1, Sky High S., Gr.3.

SUDBINA (20f, Danehill, Warning). 3 wins from 1300m to 1600m in 2023-24, NZ$127,665, WRC Desert Gold S., Gr.3, Hawkes Bay Caci Hawke's Bay S., 4th Waikato TR Sir Tristram Fillies Classic, Gr.2, Auckland TR Bonecrusher S., Gr.3.

GEZORA (22f, Silver Hawk, Caerleon). 2 wins at 2 in 2024, Deauville Prix des Réservoirs, Gr.3, 2d Chantilly Prix de Condé, Gr.3.

ALMARA (21f, Big Shuffle, Shareef Dancer). 2 wins at 1500m, 2000m in 2024, €127,350, Deauville Prix de Psyché, Gr.3, Prix de Vieux-La-Romaine, 2d ParisLongchamp Prix Saint-Alary, Gr.2, Prix Vanteaux, Gr.3, Chantilly Prix de la Pistole, Deauville Prix du Lieu des Champs, 3d ParisLongchamp Prix Mélisande, L, 4th Saint-Cloud Prix de Flore, Gr.3.

ZABMANZOR (20c, Savabeel, O'Reilly). 2 wins at 1400m, 1600m in 2023-24, NZ$176,745, Levin RC Wellington S., Gr.3, 2d WRC Levin Classic, Gr.1, 4th Waikato Guineas, Gr.2.

MOONLIGHT MAGIC (20f, Encosta de Lago, Fusaichi Pegasus). Winner at 2100m in 2023-24, NZ$99,655, A$180,000, Auckland TR Championship S., Gr.3, 2d BRC Queensland Derby, Gr.1, 3d Taranaki RC Oaks Prelude, L, 4th Manawatu Classic, Gr.3.

CHEVAL D'OR (19f, Keeper, Mi Preferido). Winner at 2100m, NZ$91,970, A$8,400, Auckland TR Championship S., Gr.3, 2d Waikato RC Tab NZ S., 3d Manawatu Classic, Gr.3, Auckland TR Royal Descent S., 4th Waikato RC Sunline Vase, Gr.3.

(LORD) DYNASTIC (19g, Volksraad, Zabeel). 3 wins-1 at 2-at 1200m, 2000m, NZ$740,625, A$12,750, Auckland TR Karaka 2YO Million, RL, Hawkes Bay El Roca Trophy, L, Matamata RC Gavelhouse H., 2d Auckland TR Sistema S., Gr.1, Civic Contractors 2YO S., 3d Waikato RC Auckland Guineas, Gr.2, James & Annie Sarten Memorial S., Gr.2.

RISE AT DAWN (20g, Towkay, Hereward the Wake). 7 wins-1 at 2-from 1400m to 1700m to 2024-25, A$492,085, MRC Heatherlie S., L, VRC Mary Longden Mile, Season Premiere Race Day P., MRC Catanach's Jewellers H., MVRC Middle Distance Series H., 2d VRC Rod Johnson H., Silver Bowl Series Final.

KATOUCHA (19f, Holy Roman Emperor, Sadler's Wells). 4 wins from 1500m to 1900m, €101,460, 13,212Dhs, Deauville Prix Petite Etoile, L, 2d ParisLongchamp Prix de Botzaris, Saint-Cloud Prix Durban.

NUCLEOZOR (21g, Burgundy, Volksraad). 3 wins at 2 in 2023-24, NZ$92,000, CJC Welcome S., L, Pearl Series 2YO S., Otago RC Dakota Boutique 2YO S.

RAJAPOUR (20g, Rock of Gibraltar, Marju). 3 wins at 2, €75,500, Deauville Prix Isonomy, L, Chantilly Prix des Aigles, Deauville Prix de Crevecoeur, 3d ParisLongchamp Prix de Fontainebleau, Gr.3.

LASSAUT (19c, Sinndar, Desert Style). 3 wins at 1600m, 2000m, €108,310, Deauville Prix Nureyev, L, Chantilly Prix de la Broutillerie, ParisLongchamp Prix Machado, 2d ParisLongchamp Prix Niel, Gr.2, 3d Deauville Prix de Kildare.

KEENELAND (21g, Savabeel, Danehill). 2 wins at 1600m, 1800m in 2024-25, A$152,890, VRC Super Impose S., L, 3d MRC Caulfield Classic, Gr.3.

AHURIRI (20f, Darci Brahma, Montjeu). 2 wins at 1900m, 2800m in 2023-24, A$233,450, VRC St Leger, L, 2d MRC Join the MRC 2YO H.

AROUND MIDNIGHT (20f, Lawman, Dynaformer). 2 wins at 2, €80,600, Craon Prix du Haras de Bouquetot, L, 2d Deauville Prix des Réservoirs, Gr.3, 3d ParisLongchamp Prix Vanteaux, Gr.3, 4th Chantilly Prix des Lilas, L.

UNANIMOUS CONSENT (19c, Fastnet Rock, Spinning World). 3 wins-1 at 2-at 1m, 8½f, US$154,297, Aqueduct Woodhaven S., L, 4th Belmont Pennine Ridge S., Gr.2, Colonial Downs Virginia Derby, Gr.3.

Lux Libertas (20f, Makfi, Mossman). 5 wins at 1200m, 1400m to 2024-25, NZ$161,920, Waikato TR Three Wise Birds S., Construction H., Fairview Motors H., Matamata RC Waharoa Industrial Park H., 2d Auckland TR Auckland Thoroughbred Breeders' S., Gr.2, 3d Waikato TR Craigs Investment H.

Geriatrix (20c, Showcasing, Zabeel). 4 wins at 1300m, 1400m in 2023-24, NZ$117,485, A$51,550, BRC HKJC H., Rotorua RC Van Dyks S., 2d Waikato TR Spring Sprint H., Gr.3, Auckland TR Ellerslie Events S., 3d Waikato TR Sprint H., L, 4th Levin RC Wellington S., Gr.3.

Holymanz (19g, Dubawi, Danehill). 4 wins from 1200m to 1800m to 2023-24, NZ$45,000, A$591,300, Geelong RC Bet365 Coastal Classic, VRC Cirka Trophy, MVRC Sustainable Energy H., 2d VRC Blamey S., Gr.2, CS Hayes S., Gr.3, ATC James Squire H., 3d MRC Eclipse S., Gr.3, VRC Sofitel H., L.

Virtuous Circle (19g, Stryker, Encosta de Lago). 3 wins-1 at 2-at 1500m, 2000m to 2023-24, A$776,200, MVRC Hugh Wallace-Smith H., MRC (Mornington) Cleanaway Sustainability Sires 2YO P., VRC Lesley Hewitt Trophy, 2d ATC Australian Derby, Gr.1, MVRC Moonee Valley Vase, Gr.2, 3d MVRC Bill Stutt S., Gr.2.

Mary Shan (20f, High Chaparral, Danzero). 2 wins at 1400m in 2023-24, NZ$165,440, Auckland TR Co-Op Taxis S., 2d Auckland TR Eight Carat Classic, Gr.2, Soliloquy S., Gr.2, 4th WRC Levin Classic, Gr.1, Rotorua S., Gr.3.

Qali Al Farrasha (20f, Burgundy, Volksraad). 2 wins at 1400m, 1600m to 2024-25, NZ$169,800, Auckland TR Sistema H., 2d Auckland TR Sunline Vase, Gr.3, Counties Cup, Gr.3, Waikato TR Flair's Final Fling H., 3d New Zealand Oaks, Gr.1.

Andalus (19g, Savabeel, O'Reilly). 2 wins at 1600m, 2000m to 2023-24, NZ$228,630, A$111,100, 2d New Zealand Derby, Gr.1, Matamata RC Slipper S., Gr.3, ATC Central Coast Wedding Fair H., BRC Clayfield Jewellery P., 3d Waikato RC Wakefield Challenge S., Gr.2, 4th Manawatu Sires Produce S., Gr.1.

Safura (19f, Volksraad, Entrepreneur). Winner at 2000m, 3d Waikato RC Royal S., Gr.2.

Commenced stud duties in France in 2018, New Zealand in 2018

Leading First Season Sire in NZ in 2021-22.


Analysis by Crop

CropFoalsRnrsWnrsWinsSW (GW)SWs(GWs)A$
201910487521124 (1)5 (1)5,144,572
19/209785551124 (3)6 (3)7,285,136
2020766144784 (2)6 (3)4,835,551
20/211128544786 (4)8 (6)3,984,746
20211037841551 (1)1 (1)2,295,002
21/221013581122483,832
202211246691 (1)1 (1)457,504
Totals70547725045522 (12)29 (15)24,486,343

Analysis by Age

AgeRnrsWnrsPlcdWinsSW (GW)SWs(GWs)Ave Earnings A$
22014738585 (1)5 (1)15,582
33891576521614 (8)16 (9)29,935
4233103411815 (4)8 (5)41,672

Analysis by Sex

SexRnrsWnrsPlcdWinsSW (GW)SWs(GWs)Ave Earnings A$
Colts2531414326912 (5)16 (6)66,497
Fillies2241094618610 (7)13 (9)34,208

Analysis by Race Distance

BandRnrsWnrsPlcdWinsSW (GW)SWs(GWs)Ave Earnings A$
< 1001m23234116,737
1001 - 1200m1232521361212,378
1201 - 1400m2344940650011,672
1401 - 1600m3006956894 (3)4 (3)13,594
1601 - 1800m2134631534410,924
1801 - 2000m2155539674 (2)4 (2)13,271
2001 - 2200m1934434544 (3)4 (3)9,840
2201 - 2400m1081619201 (1)2 (1)23,789
> 2400m1194521676 (5)8 (6)53,370

New Zealand

Season (Rank)RnrsWnrsRunsWinsSW (GW)SWs(GWs)A$
21/22 (29)10324311660,730
22/23 (26)4211171132(1)2(1)732,737
23/24 (6)8037421625(4)5(4)2,012,414
24/25 (5)5813173171(1)2(1)797,969
Totals10351789958(6)10(6)4,203,850

Australia

Season (Rank)RnrsWnrsRunsWinsSW (GW)SWs(GWs)A$
21/22 (423)13418400211,600
22/23 (79)5521241261(1)1(1)3,271,110
23/24 (50)9544488644(3)6(4)5,259,784
24/25 (52)7318223233(1)3(1)2,103,224
Totals125649701177(4)10(6)10,845,718

Worldwide - All countries, calendar year

YearRnrsWnrsRunsWinsSW (GW)SWs(GWs)A$
2021409881000377,822
202216355648757(1)8(1)5,219,549
202328511313541584(4)6(4)6,783,386
2024374140192421211(7)15(10)12,105,586
Totals477250401445522(12)29(15)24,486,343

Totals in All Countries

CountryRnrsWnrsRunsWinsSW (GW)SWs(GWs)A$
Australia125649701177(4)10(6)10,845,718
France1668713421386(2)6(2)5,812,141
New Zealand10351789958(6)10(6)4,203,850
Great Britain6835521641(1)2(1)1,930,336
U.S.A.86851511671,090
Hong Kong6139100399,518
Ireland198801000277,119
Japan5120100123,414
Germany1044440056,328
U.A.E.20300034,302
Morocco221120029,282
Czechia301500018,829
Greece112120017,301
Poland501100013,395
Belgium42820011,558
Italy50130008,825
Spain60140008,321
Argentina1152008,241
Sweden1121007,193
Canada1010004,790
Hungary31141003,822
Slovakia202000970
Austria1010000
Holland1010000
Qatar1010000
Romania1010000
Totals477250401445522(12)29(15)24,486,343

WOOTTON BASSETT Champion 2YO Colt in France in 2010. 5 wins at 2, £347,463, €220,010, Longchamp Prix Jean-Luc Lagardere, Gr.1, Doncaster Weatherbys Insurance 2YO S., ESG 2YO S., York DBS Premier Yearling 2YO S.. He entered stud in France in 2012. He entered stud in Aust. in 2021. His oldest Aust.-bred progeny are 2YOs. Leading Sire of 2YOs in France in 2021. Sire of 625 progeny to race, 347 winners (55.0%), earnings of over $53 million, 56 stakes winners, 40 stakes placegetters, inc.




ALMANZOR (13c, Maria's Mon, Halling). Champion 3YO Colt in Europe in 2016 (Int.). Champion 3YO Colt in Ireland & France in 2016 (Int.).8 wins-3 at 2-from 1400m to 2100m, £737,230, €1,901,600, Chantilly Prix du Jockey Club, Gr.1, Leopardstown Irish Champion S., Gr.1, Ascot Champion S., Gr.1, Deauville Prix Guillaume d'Ornano, Gr.2, Chantilly Prix de Guiche, Gr.3, Grand Critérium de Bordeaux, L, 3d Chantilly Prix de Fontainebleau, Gr.3.

AUDARYA (16f, Green Tune, Anabaa). 5 wins from 1600m to 2050m, £194,678, €216,700, US$1,100,000, Breeders' Cup Filly & Mare Turf, Gr.1, Deauville Prix Jean Romanet, Gr.1, Goodwood British Fillies' H., 2d Royal Ascot Prince of Wales's S., Gr.1, Deauville Prix Jean Romanet, Gr.1, Saint-Cloud Prix Coronation, L, 3d ParisLongchamp Prix de l'Opéra, Gr.1, 4th ParisLongchamp Prix de l'Opéra, Gr.1.

AL RIFFA (20c, Galileo, Darshaan). 3 wins-2 at 2-at 1400m, 2400m to 2024, £161,250, €479,030, US$10,000, Curragh National S., Gr.1, Hoppegarten Grosser Preis von Berlin, Gr.1, 2d Sandown Eclipse S., Gr.1, Deauville Prix Guillaume d'Ornano, Gr.2, Curragh International S., Gr.3, 4th ParisLongchamp Prix Ganay, Gr.1.

HENRI MATISSE (22c, Pivotal, Sadler's Wells). 4 wins at 2 in 2024, €250,440, US$520,000, Breeders' Cup Juvenile Turf, Gr.1, Curragh Railway S., Gr.2, Futurity S., Gr.2, 2d Curragh National S., Gr.1.

BUCANERO FUERTE (21c, Elusive City, Affirmed). 4 wins-3 at 2-to 6f to 2024, £21,722, €337,000, Curragh Phoenix S., Gr.1, Railway S., Gr.2, Naas Lacken S., Gr.3, 3d Curragh National S., Gr.1, Royal Ascot Coventry S., Gr.2.

ZELLIE (19f, Nathaniel, Sky Classic). Champion 2YO Filly in France in 2021.4 wins at 2, £39,700, €342,260, ParisLongchamp Prix Marcel Boussac, Gr.1, Deauville Prix Roland de Chambure, L, Saint-Cloud Prix Arbele, Prix La Belle II, 2d Deauville Prix Six Perfections, Gr.3, Prix Imprudence, Gr.3, ParisLongchamp Prix d'Aumale, Gr.3, Goodwood Conqueror S., L, 4th The One Thousand Guineas, Gr.1, ParisLongchamp Prix du Ranelagh, L.

KING OF STEEL (20c, Verglas, Nashwan). 3 wins-1 at 2-from 8½f to 1½m to 2023, £1,352,564, €62,500, US$120,000, Ascot Champion S., Gr.1, Royal Ascot King Edward S., Gr.2, 2d The Derby, Gr.1, 3d Ascot King George VI & Queen Elizabeth S., Gr.1, 4th Leopardstown Irish Champion S., Gr.1.

WOODED (17c, Elusive City, Affirmed). 3 wins-1 at 2-to 1400m, €218,398, ParisLongchamp Prix de l'Abbaye de Longchamp, Gr.1, Chantilly Prix Texanita, Gr.3, Deauville Prix de Tour en Bessin, 2d ParisLongchamp Prix La Rochette, Gr.3, Prix du Petit Couvert, Gr.3, 3d Saint-Cloud Prix Thomas Bryon, Gr.3, 4th Deauville Prix Jean Prat, Gr.1.

INCARVILLE (18f, Azamour, Highest Honor). 3 wins-2 at 2-at 1800m, 2000m, €225,460, ParisLongchamp Prix Saint-Alary, Gr.1, Prix de la Masseliere, 2d Saint-Cloud Prix Pénélope, Gr.3, Prix Cleopatre, Gr.3, Deauville Prix de la Maison de l'Armateur.

CAMILLE PISSARRO (22c, Pivotal, Irish River). 2 wins at 2 in 2024, £80,463, €262,360, ParisLongchamp Prix Jean-Luc Lagardere, Gr.1, 2d Curragh Marble Hill S., Gr.3, Anglesey S., Gr.3, Doncaster Weatherbys Scientific 300,000 2YO S.

TENNESSEE STUD (22c, Sadler's Wells, Be My Guest). 2 wins at 2 in 2024, €179,500, Critérium de Saint-Cloud, Gr.1, 2d Curragh Beresford S., Gr.2.

TWAIN (22c, Montjeu, Green Desert). 2 wins at 2 in 2024, €153,650, Saint-Cloud Critérium International, Gr.1.

UNQUESTIONABLE (21c, Sea the Stars, Holy Roman Emperor). 2 wins at 2 in 2023, £36,870, €171,440, US$520,000, Breeders' Cup Juvenile Turf, Gr.1, 2d ParisLongchamp Prix Jean-Luc Lagardere, Gr.1, Curragh Railway S., Gr.2, 3d Curragh First Flier S., L, 4th Royal Ascot St James's Palace S., Gr.1, Curragh Phoenix S., Gr.1, Irish Two Thousand Guineas, Gr.1.

CHINDIT (18c, Oasis Dream, Galileo). 9 wins-3 at 2-from 7f to 8¼f to 2023, £529,659, €28,600, Ascot Summer Mile, Gr.2, Doncaster Champagne S., Gr.2, Haydock Superior Mile S., Gr.3, Newbury Greenham S., Gr.3, Ascot Paradise S., L, Pat Eddery S., L, Sandown Fortune S., L, Doncaster Mile, L, 2d Newbury Lockinge S., Gr.1, 3d Newbury Lockinge S., Gr.1, Newmarket Joel S., Gr.2, Challenge S., Gr.2, Newbury Hungerford S., Gr.2, 4th Royal Ascot Queen Anne S., Gr.1, Goodwood Celebration Mile, Gr.2, Newmarket Challenge S., Gr.2.

SPEAK OF THE DEVIL (17f, Indian Rocket, Bering). Joint Champion Older Female Miler in France in 2021.6 wins-1 at 2-at 1400m, 1600m, €245,428, US$410,630, Churchill Distaff Turf Mile S., Gr.2, Saint-Cloud Prix Isola Bella, L, Prix Tantième, L, Deauville Prix de la Calonne, L, ParisLongchamp Prix de Saint-Cyr, L, Deauville Prix d'Hotot-en-Auge, 2d Deauville Poule d'Essai des Pouliches, Gr.1, Saint-Cloud Prix Coronation, L, ParisLongchamp Prix d'Escoville, 3d Deauville Prix Rothschild, Gr.1, Churchill Downs Churchill Distaff Turf Mile S., Gr.2, ParisLongchamp Prix du Pin, Gr.3, 4th Belmont Just a Game S., Gr.1, Deauville Prix Rothschild, Gr.1.

TOPGEAR (19c, Giant's Causeway, Quiet American). 6 wins-3 at 2-to 1400m to 2024, £70,888, €200,300, Newmarket Challenge S., Gr.2, Chantilly Prix Eclipse, Gr.3, ParisLongchamp Prix du Pin, Gr.3, Deauville Prix Irish River, Prix PMU, Chantilly Prix du Carrefour des Lions, 2d Chantilly Prix Bertrand du Breuil, Gr.3, Prix Messidor, Gr.3, Deauville Prix Quincey, Gr.3, Saint-Cloud Prix Altipan, L, ParisLongchamp Prix de Montretout, L, 3d Saint-Cloud Prix Edmond Blanc, Gr.3.

ROYAL PATRONAGE (19c, Dalakhani, Kahyasi). 5 wins-3 at 2-from 1400m to 1700m to 2024-25, £158,448, US$132,835, A$705,500, ATC Tramway S., Gr.2, Newmarket Royal Lodge S., Gr.2, York Acomb S., Gr.3, Epsom British Stallion Studs 2YO S., Keeneland Allowance, 2d York Dante S., Gr.2, 3d ATC Epsom H., Gr.1, Hill S., Gr.2, 7+ Sport S., 4th Laurel Prince George's County S., L.

TAMAHERE (17f, Giant's Causeway, Montjeu). 4 wins-1 at 2-at 1600m, 1700m, €44,820, US$253,500, A$10,500, Belmont Sands Point S., Gr.2, Monmouth Violet S., L, La Teste Prix La Sorellina, L, 2d Keeneland Jenny Wiley S., Gr.1, Deauville Prix de la Reboursiere, 3d Grand Critérium de Bordeaux, L, 4th Saratoga Ballston Spa S., Gr.2.

ATOMIC JONES - ATOMIC BEAUTY (H.K.) (19g, Turtle Bowl, Sillery). 4 wins-2 at 2-from 1400m to 1650m to 2023-24, €88,400, HK$2,767,050, Leopardstown Champions Juvenile S., Gr.2, Curragh Barronstown Stud 2YO S., HKJC On Lan H., Middle Gap H., 2d HKJC Lancashire H., Raeburn Place H., 3d HKJC Ice House H., Luard H., Wai Yip H., Sheung Shui H., Lusitano Challenge Cup, 4th Leopardstown Derby Trial S., Gr.3.

RIVER TIBER (21c, Arcano, Common Grounds). 3 wins at 2 in 2023, £116,439, €123,605, Royal Ascot Coventry S., Gr.2, Naas Coolmore Stud Calyx 2YO S., 3d Deauville Prix Morny, Gr.1, Newmarket Middle Park S., Gr.1, Irish Two Thousand Guineas, Gr.1.

GREEN IMPACT (22c, Galileo, Royal Applause). 2 wins at 2 in 2024, €104,800, Leopardstown Champions Juvenile S., Gr.2.

AMILCAR (16c, King's Best, Distant Relative). 6 wins-2 at 2-at 1400m, 1500m, £7,612, €211,840, ParisLongchamp Prix de la Porte Maillot, Gr.3, Chantilly Prix Hérod, L, Deauville Prix Luthier, L, ParisLongchamp Grand Handicap de la Nouvelle Piste, Chantilly Prix de la Breche Aux Loups, Deauville Prix de Saint-Julien le Faucon, 2d Deauville Prix Luthier, L, ParisLongchamp Prix du Gros Caillou, Prix du Pont au Change, 3d Maisons-Laffitte Prix Djebel, Gr.3, Chantilly Prix Montjeu, Deauville Prix de Lianger, 4th ParisLongchamp Prix du Pin, Gr.3, Wolverhampton Lady Wulfruna S., L.

ILARAAB (17c, Soviet Star, Selkirk). 8 wins from 1m to 1½m, £192,137, Newbury Aston Park S., Gr.3, St Simon S., Gr.3, Dubai Duty Free H., York Jorvik H., Coral Free Bet H., 3d Ascot Cumberland Lodge S., Gr.3, Newbury Legacy Cup, Gr.3, 4th Newbury John Porter S., Gr.3.

THE BLACK ALBUM (16c, Trade Fair, Cape Cross). 5 wins-3 at 2-from 1200m to 1700m, €75,200, US$186,728, Longchamp Prix la Rochette, Gr.3, Horseshoe Indianapolis Jonathan B Schuster Memorial S., L, Woodbine Charlie Barley S., L, 2d Gulfstream Park West Showing Up S., L, 3d Keeneland Transylvania S., Gr.3, 4th Deauville Prix François Boutin, L, Golden Gate Joseph T Grace S., L.

AMERICAN FLAG (20g, American Post, Monsun). 3 wins-1 at 2-at 1600m to 2023, €145,635, ParisLongchamp Prix de Fontainebleau, Gr.3, Saint-Cloud Prix Omnium II, L, Prix des Trois Roses d'Argent, 2d Deauville Prix de Saint-Desir, 3d Saint-Cloud Prix Altipan, L, 4th ParisLongchamp Poule d'Essai des Poulains, Gr.1.

WOOTTON (15g, American Post, Woodman). 3 wins-2 at 2-at 1600m, £59,046, €129,760, 339,475Dhs, Longchamp Prix de Fontainebleau, Gr.3, Deauville Prix Isonomy, L, Prix Beachcomber Paradis, 2d Meydan Jebel Hatta S., Gr.1, 3d Royal Ascot St James's Palace S., Gr.1, Saint-Cloud Prix Perth, Gr.3, 4th Longchamp Poule d'Essai des Poulains, Gr.1, Meydan Zabeel Mile, Gr.2.

GUILDSMAN (17g, Street Cry, Halling). 7 wins-1 at 2-to 7f to 2023, £26,897, €14,400, US$298,994, Kentucky Downs Franklin-Simpson S., Gr.3, Presque Isle Downs Tom Ridge S., L, Goodwood Lucky Leap 2YO S., 2d Curragh Round Tower S., Gr.3, 3d Royal Ascot Coventry S., Gr.2, Saratoga Lucky Coin S., L, Gulfstream Park Texas Glitter S., L, 4th Newmarket July S., Gr.2.

PROTAGONIST (17g, Shamardal, Linamix). 6 wins from 1900m to 2050m, £50,082, €36,150, A$441,875, ATC Sky High S., Gr.3, Gowran Park Mansionbet Proud to Support Irish Racing H., 2d Hawkesbury RC Rowley Mile H., L, 3d ATC Hill S., Gr.2, 4th ATC Kingston Town S., Gr.3.

WOOTTON VERNI (21c, Kendargent, Machiavellian). 5 wins-3 at 2-from 1350m to 2100m to 2024, €138,300, Saint-Cloud Prix Greffulhe, Gr.3, Chantilly Prix du Castel, 2d Saint-Cloud Prix Eugène Adam, Gr.2, Chantilly Prix Maurice Caillault, L.

WOOTTON ASSET (18c, Librettist, Top Ville). 4 wins-2 at 2-from 1200m to 1800m, €30,450, US$279,000, Colonial Downs Virginia Derby, Gr.3, 2d Pimlico Laurel Futurity, L, 3d Delaware Park Kent S., Gr.3, Pimlico Bald Eagle Derby, L, 4th ParisLongchamp Prix Roland de Chambure, L, Belmont Awad S., L.

HOUQUETOT (22c, War Front, Sadler's Wells). 3 wins at 2 in 2024, €88,000, ParisLongchamp Prix La Rochette, Gr.3, 2d Deauville Prix François Boutin, Gr.3.

MARANOA CHARLIE (22c, Galileo, Kheleyf). 3 wins at 2 in 2024, €151,275, Saint-Cloud Prix Thomas Bryon, Gr.3, Deauville Arqana Series des Poulains, Chantilly Prix des Aigles, 4th Saint-Cloud Critérium International, Gr.1.

ANGEAL (22f, Galileo, Inchinor). 3 wins at 2 in 2024, €88,000, Deauville Prix Six Perfections, Gr.3, Saint-Cloud Prix Amber Rama, Prix La Belle II, 2d ParisLongchamp Prix d'Aumale, Gr.3.

GREY MAN (21c, Linamix, Gone West). 3 wins at 2 in 2023, €112,900, Deauville Prix François Boutin, Gr.3, 2d ParisLongchamp Prix des Chenes, Gr.3, Saint-Cloud Prix Omnium II, L, 3d ParisLongchamp Prix de Fontainebleau, Gr.3.

THE SUMMIT (17g, Acatenango, Sharpo). 3 wins-1 at 2-at 1600m, €416,786, A$124,875, ParisLongchamp Prix de Fontainebleau, Gr.3, MVRC Travis Harrison Cup H., 2d Chantilly Prix du Jockey Club, Gr.1, Deauville Poule d'Essai des Poulains, Gr.1, Prix Guillaume d'Ornano, Gr.2, Saint-Cloud Prix Omnium II, L, MRC Anniversary Vase, L, 3d Chantilly Prix de Condé, Gr.3, 4th MRC Heatherlie S., L.

WHIRL (22f, Galileo, Pivotal). 2 wins at 2 in 2024, Curragh Staffordstown Stud S., Gr.3.

IDES OF MARCH (22c, Scat Daddy, Borrego). 2 wins at 2 in 2024, Curragh Round Tower S., Gr.3, Revamp Conservation and Restoration Irish EBF.

ZABIARI (21c, Duke of Marmalade, Red Ransom). 2 wins at 2 in 2023, €112,440, ParisLongchamp Prix des Chenes, Gr.3, Prix de la Cite du Figuier, 2d Deauville Criterium du Fonds Europeen de l'Elevage, L, Prix Roland de Chambure, L, 4th ParisLongchamp Prix de Fontainebleau, Gr.3.

His sire sons include Almanzor (22), Wooded, Wootton's Colt, Texas, Dave, etc.

MARIA'S MON Champion 2YO colt in USA in 1995. 4 wins at 2, US$507,140, Belmont Futurity S., Gr.1, Champagne S., Gr.1, Saratoga Sanford S., Gr.3, 3d Saratoga Hopeful S., Gr.1. Third on USA/Can. Sire List in 2010. Sire of winners of over $82 million - 55 stakes winners, inc. MONARCHOS, SUPER SAVER, MONZANTE, SEE HOW SHE RUNS, LATENT HEAT, MONBA, WAIT A WHILE, AWESOME MARIA, HIGH LIMIT, EXHI, etc. Maternal sire of winners of over $104 million - 73 stakes winners, inc. ALMANZOR, ENERGIA DAVOS, SANTILLANO, PERFECT ALIBI, AIR FORCE BLUE, SECRET COMPASS, LADY OF FIFTY, PAVEL, AMERICAN THEOREM, FUN TO DREAM.



 

1st Dam

DARKOVA, by Maria's Mon. Unraced. Half-sister to Dardiza (dam of GUILDSMAN), Darkazinia (dam of DARZAN). Dam of nine named foals, eight to race, six winners, inc:-

ALMANZOR (c by Wootton Bassett) Subject horse.

Another Sky (g by Le Havre) 2 wins at 1400m, 1900m, Chantilly Prix de la Traversiere, 3d Chantilly Prix de Guiche, Gr.3, 4th ParisLongchamp Prix La Force, Gr.3.

Natasha (f by Frankel) 2 wins at 2, Sandown Ireland Incentive Scheme 2YO Fillies' S., 3d Deauville Prix Petite Etoile, L.

Troarn (f by Wootton Bassett) 2 wins at 1900m, 2450m, 2d Bordeaux-Le Bouscat Derby du Midi, L. Producer.

 

2nd Dam

DARKARA, by Halling. 4 wins from 2000m to 3000m, Chantilly Prix des Tourelles, L, Prix la Mirambule, Deauville Prix de Coudray Rabut, Prix Belle Mare Plage the Resort. Half-sister to Darinska (dam of DARJINA), Darinski. Dam of 10 named foals, 7 to race, 3 winners, inc:-

Black Thunder. Winner at 1400m in 2024 in India.

Dardiza. Placed in France. Dam of-

GUILDSMAN (Wootton Bassett) 7 wins-1 at 2-to 7f, £26,897, €14,400, US$298,994, to 2023, Kentucky Downs Franklin-Simpson S., Gr.3, Presque Isle Downs Tom Ridge S., L, Goodwood Lucky Leap 2YO S., 2d Curragh Round Tower S., Gr.3, 3d Royal Ascot Coventry S., Gr.2, Saratoga Lucky Coin S., L, Gulfstream Park Texas Glitter S., L, 4th Newmarket July S., Gr.2.

Darkazinia. Unraced. Dam of-

DARZAN (Le Havre) 3 wins at 2400m, 2500m, €78,845, Deauville Prix Vulcain, L, Saint-Cloud Prix Quintette, Prix Pot au Feu, 3d Deauville Prix Michel Houyvet, L.

Dabawa (Siyouni) Winner at 2, Chantilly Prix du Rond Alicante, 2d Deauville Prix de Lieurey, Gr.3, ParisLongchamp Prix du Pin, Gr.3, Chantilly Prix de Bagatelle, L.

 

3rd Dam

Daralbayda, by Doyoun. Winner at 2400m, Saint-Cloud Prix Flossie, 2d Longchamp Prix de Chaillot, 3d Evry Prix Minerve, Gr.3. Three-quarter-sister to Darabaka (dam of FAR CRY), half-sister to DARALIMARA, DARAYDALA, Darakiyla, Darashandeh (dam of DARSI), Daraliya (dam of CIRCASSIAN), Darandala - Mita Aewidah (Sau.), Daralaka (dam of DARGHAR - BEYOND EXPECTATION (SING.)). Dam of 9 foals, 6 to race, 5 winners, inc:-

DARKARA (Halling) 4 wins. See above.

Darinska (Zilzal) Winner at 2400m, Saint-Cloud Prix Flossie, 2d Maisons-Laffitte Prix des Tourelles, L, 3d Chantilly Prix de Royaumont, Gr.3, 4th Fontainebleau Prix Joubert, L. Dam of-

DARJINA (Zamindar) Champion 3YO Filly in Europe in 2007. Champion Older Female Miler in GB & France in 2008. 5 wins-1 at 2-at 1600m, £131,404, €862,210, HK$1,600,000, 3,680,000Dhs, Longchamp Poule d'Essai des Pouliches, Gr.1, Deauville Prix d'Astarté, Gr.1, Prix du Moulin de Longchamp, Gr.1, Longchamp Prix de la Grotte, Gr.3, Saint-Cloud Prix Cordova, 2d Royal Ascot Queen Anne S., Gr.1, Deauville Prix Rothschild, Gr.1, Longchamp Prix d'Ispahan, Gr.1, Newmarket Sun Chariot S., Gr.1, Prix du Moulin de Longchamp, Gr.1, Nad al Sheba Dubai Duty Free, Gr.1, 3d Royal Ascot Coronation S., Gr.1, Hong Kong Mile, Gr.1.

Dariena. Winner at 1600m, Longchamp Prix de la Michodiere. Dam of-

Duque (Elusive City) 2 wins-1 at 2-at 1500m, 1600m, Deauville Prix de l'Amiraute, Chantilly Prix de Nemours, 3d Cagnes-sur-Mer Prix de la Californie, L.

Darbaza. Placed at 3, 2d Maisons-Laffitte Prix Hula Dancer, Prix Feerie. Dam of-

DARBUZAN (Zamindar) 4 wins from 2000m to 3000m, €121,150, QAR109,200, Saint-Cloud Prix de Lutèce, Gr.3, Deauville Prix Michel Houyvet, L, Saint-Cloud Prix Samourai, 2d Maisons-Laffitte Prix de Pantin, 3d Chantilly Prix Chaudenay, Gr.2, 4th Qatar Derby, L.

Darinza. Unraced. Dam of-

THE PANTHER (Churchill) 2 wins at 1400m, 1800m in 2024 in India, Mumbai Breeders' Produce S, L, 4th Mumbai Breeders' Juvenile Colts' Championship, L.

Exuberante. Placed in U.S.A. Dam of-

Slicked Back (Quality Road) 2 wins at 1m, US$221,162, 2d Colonial Downs Virginia Derby, Gr.3, 3d Belmont Jockey Club Derby, L.

Darinski (Mark of Esteem) 3 wins from 2000m to 2500m, Deauville Prix des Authieux, 3d Grand Prix de Clairefontaine, L.

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