Rocket Rod
Foaled 2017 · by Australia out of Tessa Reef (Mark Of Esteem)
Form 6253/024/000 (latest on the right) · Flat · ran 1 Jun 20 – 2 Jun 26, last for Geoffrey Harker · current OR 55
| Date | Course & race | Trip | Going | Pos | OR | Jockey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Jun 26 | Newcastle (AW)Penny Hotels Handicap · Class 6 · 1m5y · Standard | 1m5y | Standard | 12/13 | 55 | Rowan Scott |
| 13 Apr 26 | Newcastle (AW)Free Race Replays On attheraces.com Handicap · Class 6 · 1m5y · Standard | 1m5y | Standard | 10/11 | 58 | Sean Kirrane |
| 24 Feb 26 | Newcastle (AW)Always Gamble Responsibly At BetMGM Handicap (Div 2) · Class 6 · 7f14y · Standard | 7f14y | Standard | 10/10 | 60 | Sam James |
| 15 Mar 24 | Newcastle (AW)Best Racing Odds Guaranteed At BetMGM Handicap · Class 5 · 7f14y · Standard | 7f14y | Standard | 4/10 | 66 | Sam James |
| 1 Mar 24 | Newcastle (AW)Win 2,000,000 With BetMGM's Golden Goals Handicap · Class 6 · 1m · Standard | 1m | Standard | 2/12 | 65 | Shane Gray |
| 4 Jan 24 | Newcastle (AW)Best Racing Odds Guaranteed At BetMGM Handicap · Class 5 · 1m5y · Standard To Slow | 1m5y | Standard To Slow | 10/11 | 67 | Sam James |
| 28 Dec 23 | Newcastle (AW)Win 2,000,000 With BetMGM's Golden Goals Handicap (Div 1) · Class 5 · 1m5y · Standard | 1m5y | Standard | 3/9 | 67 | Sam James |
| 7 Dec 23 | Southwell (AW)BetMGM: It's Showtime Handicap · Class 5 · 7f14y · Standard | 7f14y | Standard | 5/12 | 67 | Jonny Peate |
| 14 Nov 23 | Newcastle (AW)Stay In Control At BetMGM Handicap · Class 5 · 1m5y · Standard | 1m5y | Standard | 2/11 | 65 | Jonny Peate |
| 31 Oct 23 | Newcastle (AW)Best Racing Odds Guaranteed At BetMGM Handicap · Class 5 · 1m5y · Standard | 1m5y | Standard | 6/12 | 67 | Sam James |
| 18 Sep 23 | ThirskChestnut Room At thirskraces Perfect Party Venue Handicap · Class 5 · 7f · Soft | 7f | Soft | 11/15 | 69 | Sam James |
| 8 Sep 23 | Newcastle (AW)United Living Group Handicap (Div 1) · Class 5 · 7f14y · Standard | 7f14y | Standard | 8/11 | 70 | Sam James |
Australia as a stallion
In our records: 581 runners, 278 winners (48%), 37 black-type winners including 7 at the top level, 33 more placed in black type. Runners foaled 2016–2024.
On the track himself: 8 runs, 5 wins — Group 1 winner (Investec Derby (Group 1)).
His best
Lambourn Group 1 OR 120 · Order Of Australia Group 1 OR 120 · Broome Group 1 OR 118 · Cercene Group 1 OR 113 · Galileo Chrome Group 1 OR 110 · Ocean Road Group 1 OR 95
The dam: Tessa Reef by Mark Of Esteem
No runs on our British and Irish records (unraced, or raced abroad). Dam of 7 winners from 8 other runners.
Permian Group 2 half-sibling, by Teofilo
Samana Cay bt half-sibling, by Authorized
Second Wave bt half-sibling, by New Approach
The dam’s other foals
| Horse | Runs | Wins | Best |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marchelo (IRE) 2018 colt · by Camelot | 2 | 0 | – |
| Permian (IRE) Group 2 2014 colt · by Teofilo | 14 | 6 | OR 113 |
| Noumea (IRE) 2013 gelding · by Cape Cross | 12 | 2 | OR 95 |
| Second Wave (IRE) bt 2012 gelding · by New Approach | 13 | 5 | OR 108 |
| Royal History (GB) 2011 gelding · by New Approach | 14 | 1 | OR 80 |
| Samana Cay (USA) bt 2009 filly · by Authorized | 11 | 2 | – |
| Calypso Cay (GB) 2008 gelding · by Tiger Hill | 13 | 1 | OR 72 |
| Destination Aim (GB) 2007 gelding · by Dubai Destination | 39 | 4 | OR 83 |
Rocket Rod in the sale ring
| Sale | Result | Bought by | Sold by |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 Arqana August Yearling SaleLot 52 · as a yearling | €160,000AVENUE BLOODSTOCK | AVENUE BLOODSTOCK | Camas Park & Glenvale Studs |
| 2020 Tattersalls Autumn HITLot 163 · as a in training | 7,000gnsG Harker Racing | G Harker Racing | The Castlebridge Consignment |
The family at the sales — out of the same dam
| Foal | Sale | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Marchelo2018 colt by Camelot | 2019 Tattersalls October, Book 2Lot 663 · yearling | 52,000gnsAlvaro Odriozola Arzallus |
| 2016 colt by New Approach | 2017 Arqana August Yearling SaleLot 85 · yearling | €420,000JAMES CRUPI/MARCO BOZZI |
| 2010 filly by Street Cry | 2013 Tattersalls FebruaryLot 36 · in training | 12,500gnsCecil McCracken |
| Calypso Cay2008 gelding by Tiger Hill | 2012 Goffs UK January SaleLot 79 · in training | £6,500Peter Salmon |
| Destination Aim2007 gelding by Dubai Destination | 2011 Goffs UK Autumn Yearling & HIT SaleLot 33 · in training | £1,300Freddie Watson |
| 2006 colt by King's Best | 2008 Goffs UK December HIT SaleLot 328 · in training | £8,000Elias Farm |
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.