Prix d'ISPAHAN
MEKHTAAL EST DEVENU ADULTE – à Chantilly en 2017
dimanche 28 mai 2017 - LONGCHAMP - Gr1
Mekhtaal (Sea the Stars), en ce dimanche 28 mai, n’était pas le poulain que l’on avait vu il y a presque un an, à l’occasion du Qipco Prix du Jockey Club (Gr1), quand Grégory Benoist avait même eu du mal à l’arrêter après le canter. Mekhtaal a mûri, il a compris ce que l’on attendait de lui et a remporté son premier Gr1 à l’occasion du Prix d’Ispahan.
Bien posé dans le sillage de Robin of Navan (American Post), qui menait les débats, l’alezan n’a jamais tiré. Très relâché, il a pu produire une accélération décisive, et même remettre un coup de reins décisif à 150m du poteau, pour se défaire d’un Robin of Navan très accrocheur, surtout sur un terrain rapide qui n’est pas sa tasse de thé. Usherette (Shamardal), un peu brillante en troisième position, a bien conclu pour se classer troisième, à une demi-longueur, sans avoir eu toutes les aises quand la course s’est jouée.
Une question de maturité. Le représentant d’Al Shaqab Racing venait de se classer bon deuxième de Cloth of Stars (Sea the Stars) pour sa rentrée dans le Prix d’Harcourt (Gr2), sur 2.000m. Il n’était battu que d’une encolure face à un cheval plus affûté. Mais il avait eu une vraie course, ce qui aurait pu avoir des conséquences. Il n’en a rien été, et le cheval a impressionné par sa sérénité. Son entraîneur, Jean-Claude Rouget, nous a expliqué : « À 2ans, nous savions qu’il était tardif, et c’est pour cela qu’il n’a pas couru à cet âge-là. À 3ans, il n’était pas facile à gérer en course. Je me souviens de son Jockey Club où il avait été extrêmement brillant. Même à Saint-Cloud, dans le Juddmonte Grand Prix de Paris, ce n’était pas parfait. Nous l’avons préservé pour son année de 4ans. Il est arrivé à maturité et j’ai beaucoup aimé son comportement aujourd’hui. Il bat de vrais chevaux de Groupe et a su mettre le coup de reins décisif à 150m du poteau. Pour la suite de son programme, on ne va pas inventer grand-chose. Le mile, ça sera un peu court. Je pense qu’il faut le laisser sur 2.000m. Il devrait donc aller sur les Princes of Wales’s Stakes à Royal Ascot. À l’automne, on peut penser aux Champion Stakes, anglais et irlandais… Mais il faut d’abord voir comment il récupère. »
Robin of Navan se retrouve. Lauréat de Gr1 à 2ans, Robin of Navan n’avait pas réalisé une grande année à 3ans, contrarié par des ennuis de santé. Sa rentrée dans le Prix d’Harcourt n’était pas mauvaise, et sa performance ce dimanche, sur un terrain un peu trop rapide pour ses aptitudes, est excellente. Richard Foden, l’un des copropriétaires de Robin of Navan, nous a confié : « C’est une performance excellente de Robin of Navan. Il est meilleur que simplement bon. Peut-être que le sol était un peu trop dur pour lui. Il est allé rapidement en tête et a tenu bon pour ne pas perdre la deuxième place. Il était aussi raccourci aujourd’hui par rapport à ses autres compétitions. Mais cela a été une course vraiment géniale. Il est beau et remportera à nouveau un Groupe un jour ! »
Concernant Usherette, troisième, pour sa rentrée, du Prix du Muguet (Gr2), après une longue absence, Lisa-Jane Graffard, représentante en France de Godolphin, a détaillé : « Nous sommes ravis, elle court très bien. Elle n’a pas eu trop le passage au moment du démarrage, mais les deux premiers étaient les meilleurs chevaux de la course donc nous sommes très satisfaits. Son prochain objectif se courra à Royal Ascot. Il s’agit des Duke of Cambridge Stakes (Gr2), course qu’elle a gagnée l’année dernière. Elle n’y est pas engagée mais nous allons la supplémenter. »
La déception est venue de Zarak (Dubawi), dont la participation a longtemps été douteuse, en raison des fortes chaleurs. Le cheval n’avait pas une action fluide au canter. Dans le parcours, il a tiré et a vite rendu les armes dans la ligne droite, Christophe Soumillon n’insistant pas pour finir. Il termine dernier, à cinq longueurs de Dicton (Lawman), lui aussi n’ayant pas favorisé par le terrain rapide. Alain de Royer Dupré nous a expliqué que le cheval ne s’était pas livré.
Un fils d’Aiglonne. Élevé par le haras du Mézeray et Skymarc Farm, Mekhtaal a été acheté 300.000 €, yearling, par Mandore Agency, à la vente d’août Arqana. C’est un fils de Sea the Stars et d’Aiglonne (Silver Hawk), gagnante du Prix Panacée (L) et du Prix Fille de l’Air (Gr3). Au haras, Aiglonne a donné Démocrate (Dalakhani), gagnant du Prix Hocquart (Gr2), Aigue Marine (Galileo), lauréate du Grand Prix de Clairefontaine (L) en France avant d’être exportée aux États-Unis où elle s’est placée de Grs3, Apophis (Rainbow Quest), troisième du Prix Jacques Laffitte (L), ou encore Aiguillon (New Approach), qui vient de gagner pour ses débuts sur cette piste.
La deuxième mère, Majestic Role (Theatrical) s’est classée deuxième du Prix de la Salamandre (Gr1) et est la deuxième mère de Germance, gagnante d’un Prix Saint-Alary et deuxième du Prix de Diane (Grs1).
5E · 16H25 > PRIX D’ISPAHAN
Gr1 – Plat – 250.000€ – 1.800m
Pour chevaux entiers, hongres et juments de 4 ans et au-dessus. Poids : 58 kg.
1er MEKHTAAL (58) M4
(Sea The Stars & Aiglonne)
Propriétaire : Al Shaqab Racing
Éleveur : Haras du Mezeray / Écurie Skymarc Farm
Entraîneur : J.-C. Rouget
Jockey : G. Benoist
2e ROBIN OF NAVAN (58) M4
(American Post & Cloghran)
Propriétaire : Cross / Deal / Foden / Sieff
Éleveur : Mme P. Lepeudry
Entraîneur : H. Dunlop
Jockey : C. Demuro
3e USHERETTE (56,5) F5
(Shamardal & Monday Show)
Propriétaire : Godolphin S.N.C
Éleveur : Darley Stud Management Co
Entraîneur : A. Fabre
Jockey : M. Barzalona
Autre(s) partant(s) dans l’ordre d’arrivée : Dicton, Zarak.
Non-partant : Kourkan.
(Turf) Bon. 1’49″92. Ecarts : ENC – 1/2 – 5.
LES CHRONOS
TEMPS PARTIELS
Du départ à 1.000m : 48’’67
De 1.000m à 600m : 27’’63
De 600m à 400m : 12’’01
De 400m à 200m : 11’’22
De 200m à l’arrivée : 11’’40
Temps total : 1’49’’92
| MEKHTAAL (GB) (Chesnut colt 2013) |
Sire: SEA THE STARS (IRE) (Bay 2006) |
Cape Cross (IRE) (Bay/Brown 1994) |
Green Desert (USA) |
| Park Appeal | |||
| Urban Sea (USA) (Chesnut 1989) |
Miswaki (USA) | ||
| Allegretta | |||
| Dam: AIGLONNE (USA) (Bay 1997) |
Silver Hawk (USA) (Bay 1979) |
Roberto (USA) | |
| Gris Vitesse (USA) | |||
| Majestic Role (FR) (Chesnut 1991) |
Theatrical | ||
| Autocratic |
5Sx5D Northern Dancer, 6Sx5D Nashua, 6Sx6D Nearctic, 6Sx6D Natalma, 4Dx6D Hail To Reason, 6Dx6D Nasrullah, 6Sx6D Princequillo
Last 5 starts
| 09/04/2017 | 2nd | PRIX D’HARCOURT (Group 2) | Chantilly | 10f | £24,444 |
| 17/09/2016 | 2nd | PRIX DU PRINCE D’ORANGE (Group 3) | Maisons-Laffitte | 10f | £11,765 |
| 14/07/2016 | 4th | JUDDMONTE GRAND PRIX DE PARIS (Group 1) | Saint-Cloud | 12f | £25,191 |
| 05/06/2016 | upl | PRIX DU JOCKEY CLUB (Group 1) | Chantilly | 10f 110y | |
| 15/05/2016 | 1st | PRIX HOCQUART (Group 2) | Deauville | 10f | £54,485 |
MEKHTAAL (GB), €300,000 yearling Arqana Deauville August Yearlings 2014 – Mandore International, (FR 114), won 2 races (10f.) in France at 3 years, 2016 and £130,076 including Prix Hocquart, Deauville, Gr.2, placed 4 times including second in Prix d’Harcourt, Chantilly, Gr.2 and Prix du Prince d’Orange, Maisons-Laffitte, Gr.3, (Jean Claude Rouget).
1st Dam
AIGLONNE (USA) (1997 f. by Silver Hawk (USA)), (FR 98), won 4 races (9f.-12f.) in France at 3 years and £96,404 including Prix Fille de l’Air – Tierce Magazine, Toulouse, Gr.3 and Prix Panacee, Toulouse, L., placed 5 times including second in Flaming Page Handicap, Woodbine, L. and Robert G Dick Mem. Breeders’ Cup Stakes, Delaware Park, L. and third in Orchid Handicap, Gulfstream Park, Gr.2; dam of 9 winners, 9 runners and 10 foals of racing age:
MEKHTAAL (GB), see above.
DEMOCRATE (GB) (2005 c. by Dalakhani (IRE)), (109), won 1 race (11f.) in France at 3 years and £66,107, Prix Hocquart, Longchamp, Gr.2 and placed 3 times.
AIGUE MARINE (GB) (2009 f. by Galileo (IRE)), (FR 102), won 5 races (11f.-12f.) in France and U.S.A. from 3 to 5 years and £259,858 including Long Island Handicap, Aqueduct, Gr.3, Robert G Dick Memorial Stakes, Delaware Park, Gr.3 and GPde Clairefontaine-Asoc Graine d’Avenir, Clairefontaine, L., placed 7 times including second in Bewitch Stakes, Keeneland, Gr.3, The Very One Stakes, Gulfstream Park, Gr.3 and Prix Panacee, Toulouse, L. and third in Long Island Handicap, Aqueduct, Gr.3 and Prix Caravelle-Haras des Granges, Toulouse, L.; dam of.
2016 f. by Lope de Vega (IRE)).
Apophis (IRE) (2004 c. by Rainbow Quest (USA)), €100,000 Arqana Saint-Cloud Summer Mixed 2007 – H Troedsson, (FR 99), won 3 races (8f.-12f.) in France at 2, 6 and 7 years and £101,403, placed 19 times including third in Prix Jacques Laffitte, Maisons-Laffitte, L.
Crosswind (IRE) (2007 g. by Cape Cross (IRE)), (FR 99), won 2 races (10f.-12f.) in France at 3 and 4 years and £32,118, placed twice third in Prix Ridgway, Maisons-Laffitte, L. and Prix Frederic de Lagrange, Vichy, L.
CICERON (IRE) (2006 g. by Pivotal (GB)), €60,000 Arqana Saint-Cloud Summer Mixed Sale 2009 – Mr Petit, £6,500 Doncaster Spring HIT 2014 – V Williams, (FR 87), won 1 race (9f.) in France at 3 years and £18,219 and placed twice; also won 6 races over hurdles (16f.-20f.) from 4 to 6 years and £54,143 and won 2 races over fences (16f.-20f.) at 7 and 10 years, 2016 and £22,783 and placed 15 times.
NOTAIRE (IRE) (2010 c. by Nayef (USA)), €50,000 yearling Arqana Deauville October Yearlings 2011 – Vendor, (FR 95), won 4 races (10f.-13f.) in France from 3 to 5 years and £50,769 and placed 7 times.
ETNA (FR) (2011 g. by Montjeu (IRE)), €145,000 Arqana Saint-cloud ‘Arc de Triomphe’ Sale 2014 – Vendor, (FR 93), won 4 races (10f.-12f.) in France from 3 to 5 years, 2016 and £42,654 and placed 5 times (N. Clement).
AIGUILLON (IRE) (2014 c. by New Approach (IRE)), €210,000 yearling Arqana Deauville August Yearlings 2015 – N Clement, won 1 race (11f.) in France at 3 years, 2017 and £12,051.
Miss Aiglonne (GB) (2015 f. by Dawn Approach (IRE)), €300,000 yearling Arqana Deauville August Yearlings 2016 – Meridian International,.
2nd Dam
MAJESTIC ROLE (FR) (1991 f. by Theatrical), Jt 4th top rated 2yr old filly in Ireland in 1993, 120,000 gns. mare Tattersalls December Mares 2005 – Vendor, (IRE 112), won 1 race at 2 years and £35,249, EBF Tyros Stakes, Curragh, L., placed twice second in Prix de la Salamandre, Longchamp, Gr.1 and third in Galtres Stakes, York, L.; dam of 5 winners, 6 runners and 10 foals of racing age:
AIGLONNE (USA), see above.
Last Attempt (IRE) (2008 c. by Cape Cross (IRE)), 62,000 gns. yearling Tattersalls October Yearlings (Book 2) 2009 – MAB Agency, (FR 92), won 1 race in France at 3 years and £42,336, placed third in Derby de l’Ouest-Grand Prix de L’Asselco, Nantes, L. and Coupe des Trois Ans, Lyon-Parilly, L.
TOSHI (USA) (2002 g. by Kingmambo (USA)), 200,000 gns. yearling Tattersalls Houghton Yearlings 2003 – Gainsborough Stud, 8,000 gns. Doncaster October Horses in Training 2004 – Belstane Racing, (81), won 3 races at 3, 5 and 7 years and placed 10 times; also won 5 races over hurdles at 7 and 9 years and £44,948 and placed 5 times.
NED OF THE HILL (IRE) (2006 g. by Hawk Wing (USA)), 28,000 gns. yearling Tattersalls October Yearlings (Part 2) 2007 – McKeever St Lawrence, (IRE 69), placed twice at 3 years; also won 2 races over hurdles at 4 years and placed twice.
GAILY TIARA (USA) (1996 f. by Caerleon (USA)), $230,000 mare Keeneland January Mixed 2003 – Lawley-Wakelin Bloodstock, agent, $200,000 mare Keeneland November Breeding Stock 2005 – Fares Farm, won 1 race in Japan at 3 years and £32,702 and placed twice; dam of winners.
GERMANCE (USA) (2003 f. by Silver Hawk (USA)), $200,000 yearling Keeneland September Yearlings 2004 – Horse France, (FR 110), 5 races in France at 2 and 3 years and £306,188 including Montjeu Coolmore Prix Saint-Alary, Longchamp, Gr.1, Darley Prix de la Nonette, Deauville, Gr.3 and Prix Penelope, Saint-Cloud, Gr.3, placed second in Prix de Diane Hermes, Chantilly, Gr.1; dam of GARANCE (FR) (2014 f. by Teofilo (IRE)), 2 races in France at 2 and 3 years, 2017 and placed once.
GAILY GAME (GB) (2008 c. by Montjeu (IRE)), €150,000 yearling Arqana Deauville August Yearlings 2009 – Ste d’Entrainement, (FR 110), 6 races in France at 3, 5 and 6 years and £106,999 including Eme Derby du Midi, Bordeaux Le Bouscat, L. and Prix Michel Houyvet, Deauville, L.
GOT LIFE (IRE) (2007 c. by Red Ransom (USA)), €100,000 yearling Arqana Deauville August Yearlings 2008 – Agence FIPS, (FR 81), 2 races in France at 3 years and placed once.
3rd Dam
AUTOCRATIC (1974 f. by Tyrant (USA)), won 1 race at 2 years and placed twice, from only 5 starts; dam of 7 winners, 11 runners and 11 foals of racing age including:
FAIR OF THE FURZE (1982 f. by Ela-Mana-Mou), won 4 races including Tattersalls Rogers Gold Cup, Curragh, Gr.2 and Brownstown Stud Cornelscourt Stakes, Leopardstown, L., placed second in Eyrefield Pretty Polly Stakes, Curragh, Gr.2; dam of winners.
WHITE MUZZLE (GB) (1990 c. by Dancing Brave (USA)), Jt Champion 3yr old in England in 1993, Jt Champion 3 and 4yr old in Europe in 1993-94 (11-14f.), (127), 6 races at home, in France and Italy including Derby Italiano-Trofeo Mercedes Benz, Rome, Gr.1 and Grand Prix de Deauville Lancel, Deauville, Gr.2, placed second in King George VI & Queen Elizabeth Stakes, Ascot, Gr.1 (twice) and CIGA Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe, Longchamp, Gr.1; sire.
FAIR QUESTION (IRE) (1998 g. by Rainbow Quest (USA)), Top rated 3yr old stayer in Germany in 2001, 45,000 gns. yearling Tattersalls Houghton Yearlings 1999 – Kern/Lillingston BS, 52,000 gns. Tattersalls July Mixed 2002 – Miss V Williams, (GER 110), 2 races at home and in Germany including G.P. Casino Hohensyburg St Leger, Dortmund, Gr.2, placed second in Pearl & Coutts Newmarket Stakes, Newmarket, L. and Bahrain Trophy, Newmarket, L.; also 3 races over hurdles and 4 races over fences.
ELFASLAH (IRE) (1988 f. by Green Desert (USA)), 145,000 gns. yearling Tattersalls October Yearlings (Part 1) – Shadwell Estates, (IRE 109), 3 races including Diamond Stakes, Curragh, L.; dam of ALMUTAWAKEL (GB) (1995 c. by Machiavellian (USA)), Top rated older horse in U.A.E. in 1999 (9.5-10.5f.), (122), 4 races at home, in France and U.A.E. including P. Abu Dhabi Commerce/Industry Jean Prat, Chantilly, Gr.1 and Dubai World Cup, Nad Al Sheba, Gr.1, placed second in Grand Prix de Paris, Longchamp, Gr.1, Oaklawn Handicap, Oaklawn Park, Gr.1 and Woodward Stakes, Belmont Park, Gr.1 and third in Jockey Club Gold Cup Stakes, Belmont Park, Gr.1; sire, Elmustanser (GB) (2001 c. by Machiavellian (USA)), (98), 3 races at home and in U.A.E., placed second in Al Maktoum Challenge R3, Nad Al Sheba, Gr.2 and third in Al Maktoum Challenge R3, Nad Al Sheba, Gr.2, Inaaq (GB) (1997 f. by Lammtarra (USA)), 21,000 gns. mare Tattersalls December Mares 2008 – S Al-Hammadi, 20,000 gns. mare Tattersalls December Mares Sale 2010 – A S S, (FR 107), 1 race, placed third in Princess Royal Stakes, Newmarket, Gr.3, Muwakleh (GB) (1998 f. by Machiavellian (USA)), (112), 2 races in U.A.E., placed second in Sagitta 1000 Guineas, Newmarket, Gr.1; third dam of Intibaah (GB) (2010 g. by Elnadim (USA)), 65,000 gns. Tattersalls Autumn Horses-in-Training Sale 2014 – Stephen Hillen BS, (109), 5 races at home and in France, placed second in Battersea Dogs/Cats Home Pavilion Stakes, Ascot, L., (George Baker), Saktada (GB) (2009 c. by Sakhee (USA)), €1,600 yearling Goffs Open Yearling Sale 2010 – C Pieraccini, (ITY 102), 3 races in Italy, placed third in Criterium Varesino Trofeo SGA, Varese, L.
Donnelly’s Hollow (IRE) (2003 f. by Docksider (USA)), (IRE 73), placed 3 times; dam of Headline News (IRE) (2009 f. by Peintre Celebre (USA)), €62,000 foal Goffs November Foals 2009 – A Brambilla, 12,000 gns. yearling Tattersalls October Yearlings (Book 1) 2010 – R Guest, 38,000 gns. Tattersalls December Mares Sale 2015 – Eng Dhafi Al-Marri, (93), 4 races, placed third in 32red.com EBF River Eden Stakes, Lingfield Park, L. and 32red.com Wild Flower Stakes, Kempton Park, L.
Penza (GB) (1991 f. by Soviet Star (USA)), (IRE 86), placed once; dam of Minsk (IRE) (2008 g. by Dalakhani (IRE)), €160,000 yearling Goffs Orby Yearling Sale 2009 – BBA (Ireland), (IRE 108), 3 races, placed second in Irish Field Finale Stakes, Curragh, L.; also 1 race over hurdles, placed second in Slaney Novice Hurdle, Naas, Gr.2 and Winning Fair Juvenile Hurdle, Fairyhouse, Gr.2, Valmari (IRE) (2003 f. by Kalanisi (IRE)), €40,000 yearling Goffs Challenge Yearling Sale 2004 – P Purcell, 35,000 gns. Tattersalls 2yo Breeze-Up 2005 – E Zografakis, 9,000 gns. Tattersalls December Mares 2009 – Vendor, €50,000 mare Goffs November Breeding Stock Sale 2013 – Little Bedwin Estates, (89), 1 race; also 4 races in Greece; also 1 race over hurdles and 2 races over fences, placed second in EBF/TBA Mares’ Novice Handicap Chase, Cheltenham, L., Trullitti (IRE) (2001 f. by Bahri (USA)), (84), 1 race, placed third in IVG Euro Select Preis, Cologne, L.
Bounteous (IRE) (1995 f. by Last Tycoon), 280,000 IR gns. yearling Goffs Irish National October Yearlings 1996 – J T Doyle, placed once; dam of OUTLAW KID (USA) (2001 c. by Gone West (USA)), $400,000 yearling Keeneland July Select Yearlings 2002 – Eclipse, 2 races in U.S.A.; also 1 race over jumps in U.S.A., Raymond G Woolfe Memorial Hurdle, Camden, L., Bureaucratic (USA) (2002 c. by A P Indy (USA)), $250,000 yearling Keeneland September Yearlings 2003 – Padua Stables, 2 races in Canada, placed second in Valedictory Stakes, Woodbine, L.
Fair Sailing (IRE) (2004 f. by Docksider (USA)), (55), ran a few times on the flat; dam of WINDFAST (IRE) (2011 g. by Exceed And Excel (AUS)), 30,000 gns. yearling Tattersalls October Yearlings Sale (Book 2) – McKeever BS, (111), 3 races at 2, 4 and 5 years, 2016 including Stobart Club and Shop Hopeful Stakes, Newmarket, L., placed third in Connaught Flooring Abernant Stakes, Newmarket, Gr.3, (Brian Meehan), Montalcino (IRE) (2012 f. by Big Bad Bob (IRE)), €17,000 foal Goffs November Foals 2012 – Meridien Int., (104), 1 race, placed third in L’Ormarins Queens Plate Oak Tree Stakes, Goodwood, Gr.3.
NORMAN STYLE (1978 c. by Malacate (USA)), won 3 races at home and in West Germany including Ostermann-Pokal, Gelsenkirchen, L., placed third in Benazet-Rennen, Baden-Baden, L.
SUPREME COMMANDER (FR) (1993 c. by Saumarez), 15,000 gns. Tattersalls Autumn Horses In Training 1996 – BBA (Italy), (ITY 107), won 3 races in France and Germany including Prix Isonomy, Evry, L. and Carl Friedrich Oettingen Wallerstein Mem, Munich, L., placed second in Premio European Breeder’s Fund, Merano, L.
PROCONSULAR (USA) (1987 c. by Procida (USA)), (FR 105), won 2 races in France including Prix Touffier, Marseille, L., placed third in G.P. Conseil General des Alpes Maritimes, Cagnes-sur-Mer, L.
MAJESTIC ROLE (FR), see above.
DELLAGRAZIA (USA) (1990 f. by Trempolino (USA)), $370,000 mare Keeneland January Mixed 2003 – Castleton Lyons, (FR 94), won 1 race in France and placed 4 times; dam of winners.
GRAZALEMA (USA) (1996 c. by Storm Bird (CAN)), 2,200,000 fr. yearling Agence Francaise Deauville August Yearlings 1997 – Darley Stud, (FR 107), 4 races in France and U.A.E. including Prix de la Jonchere, Chantilly, Gr.3 and Prix des Chenes-Haras de la Perelle, Longchamp, Gr.3, placed third in Prix de Fontainebleau, Longchamp, Gr.3.
PRINCESS CARLA (USA) (1995 f. by Caerleon (USA)), $235,000 yearling Keeneland July Select Yearlings 1996 – Shadai Farm, (FR 108), 6 races in France and Japan including Prix du Ranelagh, Longchamp, L., placed third in Prix Perth, Saint-Cloud, Gr.3.
Quest of Passion (FR) (1994 f. by Saumarez), 650,000 fr. yearling Agence Francaise Deauville August Yearlings 1995 – Agence Winners, 110,000 gns. Tattersalls December Mares 1997 – Ballysheehan Stud, 150,000 gns. mare Tattersalls December Mares 2002 – Vendor, (FR 64), placed 4 times in France; dam of winners.
PINGSHOU (IRE) (2010 g. by Definite Article (GB)), 2 races over hurdles at 6 and 7 years, 2017 including Crabbie’s Top Novices’ Hurdle, Aintree, Gr.1, placed third in Herald Champion Novice Hurdle, Punchestown, Gr.1.
Mughas (IRE) (1999 g. by Sadler’s Wells (USA)), 380,000 IR gns. yearling Goffs Orby & 100,000 Premier October Yearling 2000 – Shadwell Estate Co, 30,000 gns. Tattersalls Autumn Horses in Training 2002 – Highflyer BS, £40,000 Ascot Derby Select June Mixed 2003 – A King, (IRE 88), 5 races over hurdles, placed second in Singapore Airlines Adonis Juv.Nov.Hurdle, Kempton Park, Gr.2 and third in John Smith’s Extra Cold Handicap Hurdle, Aintree, L.
Sizing Platinum (IRE) (2008 g. by Definite Article (GB)), €35,000 foal Tattersalls Ireland November NH (2) 2008 – G M BS, €50,000 Tattersalls Ireland Derby National Hunt 2011 – B O’Ryan, 1 race over hurdles and 2 races over fences, placed second in Ire.Stall. Farms EBF Kilbegnet Nov Chase, Roscommon, Gr.3 and Buck House Novice Chase, Punchestown, Gr.3.
MAGIC OF LIGHT (IRE) (2011 f. by Flemensfirth (USA)), €20,000 Goffs Landrover NH Sale 2015 – S Kemble, 1 N.H. Flat Race at 5 years, 2016 and placed once; also 1 race over hurdles at 6 years, 2017 and placed 4 times.
Prairie Bell (IRE) (2000 f. by Sadler’s Wells (USA)), 110,000 gns. yearling Tattersalls Houghton Yearlings 2001 – Vendor, €21,000 Goffs Premier Foal & Breeding Stock 2003 – C Nevin, €62,000 mare Tattersalls Ireland November NH (2) 2006 – Vendor, (IRE 65), ran a few times on the flat; dam of CAILIN ANNAMH (IRE) (2008 f. by Definite Article (GB)), 1 N.H. Flat Race; also 5 races over hurdles and 4 races over fences including PWC Gowran Champion Chase, Gowran Park, Gr.2 and Grabel Mares Hurdle, Punchestown, Gr.3.
Audition (FR) (1984 f. by Dara Monarch), ran 3 times in France; dam of winners.
JUDGE DECISION (FR) (1989 g. by Lead On Time (USA)), 16,000 gns. Tattersalls July Mixed 1995 – Lady Herries, (FR 117), 2 races in France including Prix Herbager, Saint-Cloud, L., placed second in Premio Emilio Turati, Milan, Gr.2.
JUST FOR FUN (FR) (1992 f. by Lead On Time (USA)), 220,000 fr. Agence Francaise Deauville December Mixed 1995 – J P Deroubaix, 66,000 gns. mare Tattersalls December Mares 1996 – Cash, (FR 73), 1 race in Germany and placed 4 times; dam of ROMBALDI (FR) (2003 g. by Kahyasi), €3,500 yearling Agence Francaise Deauville October Yearlings 2004 – B de Montzey, (FR 69), 10 races in France; also 5 races over jumps in France including P.France Soir Guillaume d’Ornano Hurdle, Clairefontaine, L.; grandam of LAUGH OUT LOUD (GB) (2009 f. by Clodovil (IRE)), 10,000 gns. foal Tattersalls December Foals 2009 – Emerald BS, 30,000 gns. yearling Tattersalls October Yearlings (Book 2) 2010 – Hugo Merry BS, 700,000 gns. Tattersalls December Mares Sale 2013 – Blandford BS, (FR 111), 4 races at home and in France including Prix de Sandringham, Chantilly, Gr.2, placed third in Kingdom of Bahrain Sun Chariot Stakes, Newmarket, Gr.1, SUZI’S DECISION (GB) (2005 f. by Act One (GB)), 2,500 gns. yearling Tattersalls October Yearlings (Part 2) 2006 – Greenstead Hall Racing, (107), 6 races including EBF Chalice Stakes, Newbury, L. and EBF Joan Westbrook Pinnacle Stakes, Haydock Park, L.
4th Dam
FLIGHT TABLE (USA) (1965 f. by Round Table), won 1 race in U.S.A. at 3 years and placed once; dam of 9 winners, 10 runners and 10 foals of racing age including:
FLIGHTISH (USA) (1977 f. by Dewan (USA)), Jt 3rd top rated 2yr old filly in Canada in 1979, Jt 4th top rated 3yr old filly in Canada in 1980, won 6 races in U.S.A. including Selene Stakes, Woodbine, Gr.3, R., Mazarine Stakes, Woodbine, L. and Natalma Stakes, Woodbine, L., placed fourth in Tattling Stakes, Greenwood, Gr.3, R.; dam of winners.
WODEN (CAN) (1985 c. by Always Run Lucky (USA)), 15 races in U.S.A. including Bold Venture Handicap, Greenwood, L., placed third in Eclipse Handicap, Woodbine, Gr.3.
Annuschka (USA) (1994 f. by Affirmed (USA)), unraced; dam of Go Directlyto Jail (USA) (2001 c. by Skip Trial (USA)), 5 races in U.S.A., placed third in Bonnie Heath Turf Cup Handicap, Calder, L.R.
Sprite Flight (USA) (1978 f. by Good Counsel (USA)), won 8 races in U.S.A., placed second in Falls City Handicap, Churchill Downs, Gr.3; dam of winners.
STOP THE STAGE (USA) (1985 c. by Gold Stage (USA)), 9 races in U.S.A. including Jefferson Cup Stakes, Churchill Downs, L., placed third in Clark Handicap, Churchill Downs, Gr.3; sire.
NEW ACCOUNT (USA) (1990 f. by Private Account (USA)), $20,000 mare Keeneland November Breeding Stock 2005 – Chad Schumer, agent, 4 races in U.S.A. and placed 8 times; dam of REBEL ACCOUNT (USA) (1996 f. by Dixieland Band (USA)), $35,000 mare Keeneland November Breeding Stock 2005 – Robert D. Randal, 2 races in U.S.A. including My Kind of Town Starter Handicap, Hawthorne; grandam of TORQUAY (USA) (2002 g. by Deputy Commander (USA)), $250,000 yearling Keeneland September Yearlings 2003 – Winsong Farms, 7 races in Canada including Valedictory Stakes, Woodbine, L., placed third in Dominion Day Handicap, Woodbine, Gr.3; third dam of Rope (USA) (2011 c. by Henny Hughes (USA)), $8,000 foal Keeneland November Breeding Stock 2011 – Caryle Stable, $4,000 yearling Fasig Tipton Kentucky October Yearling 2012 – R.B. McCutchen, 4 races in U.S.A., placed third in Strike Your Colors Stakes, Delaware Park.
SPRIGHTISH (USA) (1988 f. by Northjet), $67,000 mare Keeneland November Breeding Stock 2004 – Marie Ryan, 2 races in U.S.A. and placed 6 times; dam of DIXIE RUN (USA) (1997 c. by Dixie Brass (USA)), 10 races in U.S.A. including Nick Shuck Memorial Handicap, Delaware Park, L.
Island Capitol (USA) (1989 f. by Manila (USA)), $10,000 mare Ocala Fall Mixed Sale 2005 – Bruce Eichorn, unraced; dam of CRAFTY SANDI (USA) (1995 g. by Robyn Dancer (USA)), 9 races in U.S.A. including Primal Handicap, Calder, Wild Buddy (USA) (1999 g. by Line In The Sand (USA)), 15 races in U.S.A., placed second in Del Mar Breeders’ Cup Handicap, Del Mar, Gr.2 and third in San Luis Rey Handicap, Santa Anita, Gr.2, Sunset Breeders’ Cup Handicap, Hollywood Park, Gr.2 and Del Mar Breeders’ Cup Handicap, Del Mar, Gr.2.
Actual Count (USA) (1980 c. by Turn And Count (USA)), won 2 races in U.S.A., placed third in Envoy Stakes, Louisiana Downs; sire.
GULLY (1972 f. by Dike (USA)), won 2 races and placed 3 times; dam of winners.
COE (1986 g. by Coquelin (USA)), 3 races; also 3 races over hurdles and 4 races over fences including Timeform Handicap Hurdle, Chepstow, L.
Flight Prince (1978 c. by Prince Tenderfoot (USA)), 4 races in Italy, placed fourth in Premio Emanuele Filiberto, Milan, Gr.2.
GRANDE GIOIA (1984 f. by Dara Monarch), 1 race in Italy; dam of KING PARK (IRE) (1996 f. by Marju (IRE)), (ITY 98), 5 races in Italy including Premio Carlo Marangoni Ltd. Handicap, Turin, L. and Premio Regione Toscana Limited Handicap, Pisa, L., Pauo (GB) (2003 c. by Mark of Esteem (IRE)), €87,000 yearling ANAC Select September Yearlings 2004 – Scuderia Incolinx, (ITY 100), 3 races in Italy; also 4 races over jumps in Italy, placed second in Gran Corsa di Siepi di Roma Hurdle, Rome, Gr.1, Silvia Diletta (GB) (1999 f. by Mark of Esteem (IRE)), 115,000,000 L. yearling ANAC Select September Yearlings 2000 – Grizzetti, 2 races in Italy, placed second in Premio Alberto Zanoletti di Rozzano, Milan, L., Gilda Zanzic (GER) (1990 f. by Esclavo (FR)), 4 races in Italy, placed third in Premio Alberto Zanoletti di Rozzano, Milan, L. and Premio Minerva, Rome, L.; grandam of Kerlis (GB) (2002 c. by Singspiel (IRE)), (ITY 102), 7 races in Italy, placed second in Premio Villa Borghese, Rome, L. and Gran Premio d’Italia, Milan, L., Kementari (IRE) (2003 f. by Lomitas (GB)), €1,000 ITS October Yearlings 2008 – Scuderia Terenzio Manili, (ITY 94), 3 races in Italy; also 4 races over jumps in Italy, placed third in Premio Neni da Zara Steeplechase, Rome, L.; third dam of BYE BYE QUANITO (IRE) (2003 c. by Alwasmi (USA)), (ITY 69), 10 races over jumps in Italy including Steeplechase delle Capannelle, Rome, Gr.3, Premio Neni da Zara Steeplechase, Rome, L. and Premio Steeplechase d’Italia, Merano, L., placed third in Mario Argenton Novices Steeplechase, Merano, Gr.2, Invincible Joy (IRE) (2006 c. by Invincible Spirit (IRE)), €54,000 yearling SGA September Selected Yearlings 2007 – A Botti, (ITY 94), 1 race in Italy; also 2 races over jumps in Italy, placed second in Gran Criterium d’Autunno Hurdle, Merano, Gr.1 and Gran Corsa di Siepi di Italia Hurdle, Merano, Gr.1, Ganeden (IRE) (2005 c. by Indian Danehill (IRE)), (ITY 90), 4 races over jumps in Italy, placed third in Corsa Siepi dei 4 Anni Hurdle, Merano, Gr.2, Dark Dream (IRE) (2010 c. by Dark Angel (IRE)), €9,500 yearling Tattersalls Ireland September Yearlings 2011 – A Agostino (P.S.), (ITY 104), 1 race in Italy, placed second in Premio Pisa – Trofeo Betflag, Pisa, L.
FERAZZA (1971 f. by Hawaii), won 2 races in France and placed twice; dam of winners.
CANDY AMOR (VEN) (1986 f. by Sweet Candy (VEN)), 4 races in Venezuela; dam of AMOR VIAJERO (VEN) (1993 f. by Inland Voyager (USA)), 5 races in Venezuela including Clasico Lanzarina, La Rinconada, L.; third dam of DANZANTE (VEN) (2012 c. by Arzak (VEN)), won Copa My Own Business, La Rinconada, L. and Copa Sweet Candy, La Rinconada, L., Alexia (VEN) (2008 f. by Arzak (VEN)), placed second in Copa dia del Trabajador, La Rinconada, L.
FINLANDAISE (FR) (1981 f. by Arctic Tern (USA)), 3 races in France and placed 7 times; dam of FLYING DREAM (GB) (1991 f. by Most Welcome), 3rd top rated 2yr old filly in Germany in 1993, Champion 3yr old filly in Germany in 1994, 14,000 gns. mare Tattersalls December Mares 2003 – McKeever St Lawrence, (112), 4 races in Germany including BMW Europachampionat, Hoppegarten, Gr.3, Dream of Nurmi (GB) (1994 g. by Pursuit of Love (GB)), 38,000 gns. yearling Tattersalls October Yearlings 1995 – BBA, 22,000 gns. Tattersalls Autumn Horses In Training 1998 – BBA, (84), 1 race, placed second in Foster’s Silver Cup Rated Stakes, York, L.; also 3 races over hurdles and 4 races over fences; grandam of Macdriver (GB) (2000 c. by Sasuru (GB)), 2 races in Italy; also 2 races over jumps in Italy, placed third in Corsa Siepi di Pisa Handicap Hurdle, Pisa, L.
FREE DANCE (FR) (1977 f. by Green Dancer (USA)), 2 races in France and placed 3 times; dam of FREE FACT (1984 c. by Known Fact (USA)), 2 races including Burtonwood Brewery Summer Trophy, Haydock Park, L.; third dam of CHOISTAR (AUS) (2006 c. by Choisir (AUS)), won Sharp Fernhill Handicap, Randwick, L., placed third in Hotel Grand Vo Rogue Plate, Doomben, Gr.3, Smooth Groove (AUS) (2001 c. by Fasliyev (USA)), 4 races in Australia, placed second in Talindert Stakes, Flemington, L.; fourth dam of Open Book (AUS) (2010 g. by Shamardal (USA)), placed third in Roman Consul Stakes, Randwick, Gr.2.
QUEEN’S COACH (USA) (1985 f. by Gold Stage (USA)), won 1 race in U.S.A. and placed 4 times; dam of winners.
Midnite Coach (USA) (1999 c. by Mountain Cat (USA)), 6 races in U.S.A., placed second in Danzig Stakes, Penn National, R.
Successful Cross Analysis – Group/Listed race performers
SEA THE STARS (IRE) bred to daughters of SILVER HAWK (USA) has produced MEKHTAAL (GB) (2013 c. Gr.2w FR).
Sire Reference – Race Record
SEA THE STARS (IRE) 2006 bay by Cape Cross (IRE) out of Urban Sea (USA) by Miswaki (USA).
Champion 3yr old in Europe in 2009.
Won 8 races (7f.-12f.) at home and in France, at 2 and 3 years, £4,417,164 and placed once.
Won Juddmonte International Stakes, York, Gr.1, (2009)
Won Investec Derby Stakes, Epsom Downs, Gr.1, (2009)
Won Coral Eclipse Stakes, Sandown Park, Gr.1, (2009)
Won Tatts Millions Irish Champion Stakes, Leopardstown, Gr.1, (2009)
Won stanjames.com 2000 Guineas, Newmarket, Gr.1, (2009)
Won Qatar Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe, Longchamp, Gr.1, (2009)
Won Juddmonte Beresford Stakes, Curragh, Gr.2, (2008)
Retired to Stud in 2010.
Sire Reference – Best Progeny
SEA THE STARS (IRE) is the sire of CLOTH OF STARS (IRE) (2013 c., dam by Kingmambo (USA), Prix Ganay, Gr.1), HARZAND (IRE) (2013 c., dam by Xaar (GB), Investec Derby Stakes, Gr.1, Dubai Duty Free Irish Derby, Gr.1), ZELZAL (FR) (2013 c., dam by Kingmambo (USA), Prix Jean Prat, Gr.1), SEA THE MOON (GER) (2011 c., dam by Monsun (GER), IDEE Deutsches Derby, Gr.1; sire), TAGHROODA (GB) (2011 f., dam by Sadler’s Wells (USA), King George VI & Queen Elizabeth Stakes, Gr.1, Investec Henry Cecil Mem. Oaks Stakes, Gr.1), VAZIRA (FR) (2011 f., dam by Zafonic (USA), Pour Moi Coolmore Prix Saint-Alary, Gr.1), ARMANDE (IRE) (2013 f., dam by Verglas (IRE), Prix Corrida, Gr.2), ACROSS THE STARS (IRE) (2013 c., dam by Mark of Esteem (IRE), King Edward VII Stakes, Gr.2), ENDLESS TIME (IRE) (2012 f., dam by Fantastic Light (USA), Bet 365 Lancashire Oaks, Gr.2), MEKHTAAL (GB) (2013 c., dam by Silver Hawk (USA), Prix Hocquart, Gr.2), MUTAKAYYEF (GB) (2011 g., dam by Pivotal (GB), F.Cowley MBE Memorial Summer Mile Stakes, Gr.2), STORM THE STARS (USA) (2012 c., dam by Sadler’s Wells (USA), Betway Great Voltigeur Stakes, Gr.2)
Sire Statistics
SEA THE STARS (IRE) Retired to Stud in 2010. 5 crops of racing age.
| Runners | Winners | % W/R | Races Won | Places | £ | |
| Lifetime Flat (Europe)* | 263 | 176 | 66.9 | 317 | 655 | 10,342,162 |
| 2017 2yos | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 3yos | 45 | 12 | 26.7 | 14 | 48 | 221,186 |
| 2017 4yos + | 41 | 13 | 31.7 | 17 | 27 | 508,820 |
| 2016 2yos | 28 | 10 | 35.7 | 10 | 20 | 109,374 |
| 2016 3yos | 73 | 49 | 67.1 | 75 | 125 | 3,038,695 |
| 2016 4yos + | 36 | 22 | 61.1 | 33 | 72 | 920,234 |
* Includes Great Britain, Ireland, France, Germany, Italy and Scandinavia. Lifetime runners figure may not be comprehensive for stallions with horses in training prior to 1997
| Runners | Winners | % W/R | Races Won | Places | £ | |
| Lifetime Jump* | 44 | 13 | 29.5 | 18 | 65 | 192,999 |
| 2017/18 N.H. Flat | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2017/18 Hurdles | 5 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 4 | 3,599 |
| 2017/18 Chases | 2 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 1 | 298 |
| 2017/18 Point-to-Points | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2016/17 N.H. Flat | 3 | 1 | 33.3 | 1 | 4 | 7,221 |
| 2016/17 Hurdles | 13 | 4 | 30.8 | 4 | 19 | 39,771 |
| 2016/17 Chases | 2 | 1 | 50.0 | 1 | 7 | 18,510 |
| 2016/17 Point-to-Point | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
* Includes Great Britain and Ireland.
Sire Reference – Sales Averages
2017
Yearling Average: 18,000gns. Median: 18,000gns. Fillies Average: 18,000gns.
Older Horses Average: 31,266gns. Median: 12,500gns. Colts/Fillies Average: 26,140gns. / 33,189gns.
2016
Foal Average: 130,023gns. Median: 112,044gns. Colts/Fillies Average: 173,466gns. / 70,288gns.
Yearling Average: 126,284gns. Median: 85,000gns. Colts/Fillies Average: 134,588gns. / 114,583gns.
Broodmare Average: 115,667gns. Median: 42,000gns.
Older Horses Average: 51,273gns. Median: 22,285gns. Colts/Fillies Average: 40,508gns. / 74,000gns.
2015
Foal Average: 114,497gns. Median: 75,000gns. Colts/Fillies Average: 122,612gns. / 104,643gns.
Yearling Average: 158,840gns. Median: 95,000gns. Colts/Fillies Average: 152,929gns. / 165,490gns.
Broodmare Average: 64,531gns. Median: 72,000gns.
Older Horses Average: 40,292gns. Median: 21,000gns. Colts/Fillies Average: 18,593gns. / 70,129gns.
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Prix d'ISPAHAN
Date de création : 1873
Plat - 1850 m - LONGCHAMP - Gr1 - Mâles, hongres et femelles de 4 ans et plus
Un peu d'histoire :
La course est promue Groupe I dès 1971 (création des Patterns).
Elle est ouverte aux 3 ans jusqu’en 1986.