Villa Tora
Foaled 2015 · by Excelebration out of Tatora (Selkirk)
Every foal out of Villa Tora (GB) that has run in Britain or Ireland since 2005, youngest first.
| Horse | Runs | Wins | Best |
|---|---|---|---|
| Snow On The Beach (GB) 2024 filly · by Mohaather | 3 | 0 | – |
| Jellystone Park (GB) 2023 gelding · by Kodi Bear | 6 | 1 | OR 80 |
| Guidance (GB) 2020 filly · by Expert Eye | 7 | 0 | OR 45 |
Form 12544604/80 (latest on the right) · Flat · ran 1 May 17 – 15 May 18, last for Mark Johnston · current OR 62
| Date | Course & race | Trip | Going | Pos | OR | Jockey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 May 18 | BeverleyHurn Handicap · Class 6 · 1m4f23y · Good To Firm | 1m4f23y | Good To Firm | 11/11 | 62 | Joe Fanning |
| 3 May 18 | Chelmsford City (AW)Totescoop6 Rollover This Saturday Handicap · Class 6 · 6f · Standard | 6f | Standard | 8/8 | 66 | P J McDonald |
| 11 Nov 17 | Wolverhampton (AW)32Red Casino Nursery · Class 5 · 5f21y · Standard | 5f21y | Standard | 4/7 | 68 | Joe Fanning |
| 10 Sep 17 | CurraghTattersalls Ireland Super Auction Sale Stakes (Plus 10) · 6f63y · Soft To Heavy | 6f63y | Soft To Heavy | 25/29 | 70 | David Egan |
| 25 Aug 17 | HamiltonLadbrokes Nursery · Class 5 · 6f6y · Soft | 6f6y | Soft | 6/8 | 73 | Joe Fanning |
| 4 Aug 17 | ThirskTomrods Steel Stockholders Nursery · Class 3 · 5f · Good To Soft | 5f | Good To Soft | 4/4 | 75 | Andrew Mullen |
| 15 Jul 17 | HamiltonBB Foodservice Novice Auction Stakes (Plus 10) · Class 4 · 5f7y · Good | 5f7y | Good | 4/10 | 77 | Joe Fanning |
| 21 Jun 17 | Hamiltonracinguk.com Novice Auction Stakes (Plus 10) · Class 4 · 5f7y · Good To Firm | 5f7y | Good To Firm | 5/6 | – | Joe Fanning |
| 10 Jun 17 | CatterickTotescoop6 Play Today Novice Median Auction Stakes · Class 5 · 5f · Soft | 5f | Soft | 2/5 | – | Jason Hart |
| 1 Jun 17 | HamiltonBB Foodservice Novice Auction Stakes (Plus 10) · Class 4 · 5f7y · Good | 5f7y | Good | 1/6 | – | Joe Fanning |
| 20 May 17 | NewmarketBetway EBF Fillies' Novice Stakes (Plus 10) · Class 4 · 6f · Good To Soft | 6f | Good To Soft | 3/7 | – | Joe Fanning |
| 1 May 17 | BeverleyMayday Raceday Novice Median Auction Stakes (Div 2) · Class 6 · 5f · Good To Firm | 5f | Good To Firm | 4/9 | – | Joe Fanning |
Excelebration as a stallion
In our records: 268 runners, 129 winners (48%), 14 black-type winners including 2 at the top level, 13 more placed in black type. Runners foaled 2014–2020.
On the track himself: 15 runs, 8 wins — Group 1 winner (Qatar Prix Du Moulin De Longchamp (3yo+ Colts Fillies & Mares) (Turf)).
His best
Barney Roy Group 1 OR 122 · Moss Tucker Group 1 OR 114 · For Pleasure Grade 2 OR 145 · Speak In Colours Group 2 OR 111 · Bounce The Blues Group 2 OR 107 · Excelleration Group 2
The dam: Tatora by Selkirk
No runs on our British and Irish records (unraced, or raced abroad). Dam of 4 winners from 8 other runners.
The dam’s other foals
| Horse | Runs | Wins | Best |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lady Morpheus (GB) 2016 mare · by Morpheus | 18 | 2 | OR 54 |
| Ancient Astronaut (GB) 2013 gelding · by Kodiac | 47 | 4 | OR 86 |
| Steele Ranger (GB) 2011 gelding · by Bushranger | 7 | 0 | OR 74 |
| Duniatty (GB) 2009 filly · by Green Desert | 4 | 0 | – |
| Tariq Too (GB) 2007 gelding · by Kyllachy | 24 | 6 | OR 104 |
| Teia Tephi (GB) 2006 filly · by Elnadim | 2 | 0 | – |
| Sweet Nicole (GB) 2005 filly · by Okawango | 1 | 0 | – |
| Tariq (GB) Group 2 2004 horse · by Kyllachy | 15 | 4 | OR 115 |
Villa Tora in the sale ring
| Sale | Result | Bought by | Sold by |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 Tattersalls December FoalsLot 986 · as a foal | 11,000gnsCharlie Johnston | Charlie Johnston | Mr D. R. Botterill |
| 2016 Tattersalls Ireland SeptemberLot 358 · as a yearling | Bought back (€11,000) | – | Grove Stud |
The family at the sales — out of the same dam
| Foal | Sale | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 mare by Twilight Son | 2024 Tattersalls December MaresLot 2034 · broodmare | 6,000gnsRob Stapleton |
| Duniatty2009 filly by Green Desert | 2022 Goffs February SaleLot 511 · broodmare | €3,000Vincent Fahy |
| 2018 filly by Twilight Son | 2019 Goffs OrbyLot 63 · yearling | Bought back |
| 2018 filly by Twilight Son | 2018 Tattersalls December FoalsLot 831 · foal | 25,000gnsBallyhane Stud |
| 2012 mare by Kodiac | 2018 Tattersalls December MaresLot 2316 · broodmare | 4,500gnsBluegate Stud |
| Ancient Astronaut2013 gelding by Kodiac | 2017 Tattersalls Autumn HITLot 1180 · in training | 6,500gnsEmerald Bloodstock |
| Lady Morpheus2016 filly by Morpheus | 2016 Tattersalls December FoalsLot 851 · foal | 14,000gnsGL Moore Racing |
| 2012 mare by Kodiac | 2016 Tattersalls JulyLot 115 · broodmare | 20,000gnsSalcey Forest Stud |
| Sweet Nicole2005 mare by Okawango | 2016 Goffs November Breeding Stock SaleLot 1457 · broodmare | Bought back |
| Ancient Astronaut2013 colt by Kodiac | 2014 Tattersalls October, Book 1Lot 87 · yearling | Bought back |
| Ancient Astronaut2013 colt by Kodiac | 2013 Tattersalls December FoalsLot 815 · foal | 70,000gnsRichard Knight Bloodstock |
| 2012 filly by Kodiac | 2012 Tattersalls December FoalsLot 879 · foal | Bought back |
| Steele Ranger2011 colt by Bushranger | 2012 Tattersalls October, Book 1Lot 294 · yearling | Bought back |
| Duniatty2009 filly by Green Desert | 2012 Arqana December SaleLot 97 · in training | €40,000JILL LAMB BLOODSTOCK |
| Steele Ranger2011 colt by Bushranger | 2011 Tattersalls December FoalsLot 781 · foal | 65,000gnsBrian Grassick Bloodstock |
| Tariq Too2007 colt by Kyllachy | 2011 Tattersalls Autumn HITLot 942 · in training | 13,000gnsAmy Weaver / James Burns |
| Duniatty2009 filly by Green Desert | 2010 Tattersalls October, Book 1Lot 653 · yearling | 120,000gnsShadwell Estate Company |
| 2008 filly by Byron | 2010 Tattersalls December MaresLot 2241 · broodmare | 800gnsBBA Ireland |
| Duniatty2009 filly by Green Desert | 2009 Tattersalls December FoalsLot 1114 · foal | 60,000gnsMeridian International |
| 2008 filly by Byron | 2009 Tattersalls October, Book 2Lot 837 · yearling | 26,000gnsJC Fretwell Racing |
| 2008 filly by Byron | 2008 Tattersalls December FoalsLot 1393 · foal | Not sold |
| Teia Tephi2006 filly by Elnadim | 2008 Tattersalls Guineas Breeze-UpLot 130 · breeze-up | 65,000gnsBlandford Bloodstock |
| Tariq Too2007 colt by Kyllachy | 2007 Tattersalls December FoalsLot 1520 · foal | 140,000gnsAO Nerses |
| Teia Tephi2006 filly by Elnadim | 2007 Tattersalls October, Book 1Lot 442 · yearling | Bought back |
| Sweet Nicole2005 filly by Okawango | 2007 Tattersalls Craven Breeze-UpLot 33 · breeze-up | 30,000gnsP Sylvester |
| Teia Tephi2006 filly by Elnadim | 2006 Tattersalls December FoalsLot 1296 · foal | 50,000gnsTally Ho Stud |
| Sweet Nicole2005 filly by Okawango | 2006 Goffs UK St LegerLot 87 · yearling | £22,000O'ryan, Bobby |
| Tariq2004 colt by Kyllachy | 2005 Tattersalls October, Book 1Lot 648 · yearling | 65,000gnsAO Nerses |
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.