Kottayam
Foaled 2015 · by Declaration Of War out of Katiyra (Peintre Celebre)
Form 80750/79580 (latest on the right) · Flat, Hurdle, NH Flat · ran 12 Jul 19 – 5 Oct 24, last for John Queally · current OR 54
| Date | Course & race | Trip | Going | Pos | OR | Jockey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Oct 24 | CurraghNewbridge Silverware Ladies Trophy (Q.R.) Handicap · 1m4f · Good | 1m4f | Good | 15/15 | 54 | Miss O M Queally |
| 27 Sep 24 | ListowelListowel Races Supporters Club Failte Abhaile (Q.R.) Race · 1m6f · Soft | 1m6f | Soft | 8/12 | 55 | Mr S P Queally |
| 5 Sep 24 | ClonmelJohn Thomas McNamara Series (Q.R.) Handicap (47-70) · 2m144y · Good | 2m144y | Good | 5/13 | 57 | Mr S P Queally |
| 8 Aug 24 | LeopardstownFegentri World Championship (Q.R.) Handicap · 1m7f · Good | 1m7f | Good | 9/10 | 59 | Mr S P Queally |
| 1 Mar 24 | Dundalk (AW)Peter K. Hits The Big 50 (Q.R.) Handicap · 2m · Standard | 2m | Standard | 7/14 | 59 | Mr S P Queally |
| 29 Nov 23 | Dundalk (AW)Dundalk Stadium, One Of The Only Horse & Greyhound Venues In Europe Handicap (47-65) (Div 2) · 2m · Standard | 2m | Standard | 11/13 | 63 | Cian Horgan |
| 31 Oct 23 | CurraghTote, Never Beaten By SP Amateur Riders Derby (Q.R.) Race · 1m4f · Heavy | 1m4f | Heavy | 5/11 | 64 | Mr S P Queally |
| 7 Oct 23 | CurraghGlenroyal Hotel Ladies Trophy (Q.R.) Handicap · 1m4f · Soft | 1m4f | Soft | 7/16 | 65 | Miss O M Queally |
| 7 Sep 23 | ClonmelJohn Thomas McNamara Series (Q.R.) Handicap (47-70) · 2m144y · Good | 2m144y | Good | 14/14 | 67 | Mr C Mullins |
| 29 Aug 23 | BellewstownPloughman Bar & Grill (Q.R.) Handicap · 2m1f6y · Good To Yielding | 2m1f6y | Good To Yielding | 8/13 | 72 | Miss J Townend |
| 4 Aug 23 | GalwayRockshore Refreshingly Irish Race · 1m6f14y · Yielding | 1m6f14y | Yielding | 6/6 | – | N G McCullagh |
| 3 Nov 22 | ThurlesIrish Stallion Farms EBF Maiden Hurdle · 2m7f66y · Yielding To Soft | 2m7f66y | Yielding To Soft | 4/9 | – | Danny Mullins |
Declaration Of War as a stallion
In our records: 258 runners, 117 winners (45%), 38 black-type winners including 8 at the top level, 30 more placed in black type. Runners foaled 2015–2023.
On the track himself: 13 runs, 7 wins — Group 1 winner (Queen Anne Stakes (British Champions Series) (Group 1) (Str)).
His best
Olmedo Group 1 OR 114 · Full Moon Group 1 OR 97 · Fire At Will Group 1 · Decorated Invader Group 1 · Gufo Group 1 · Warning Group 1
The dam: Katiyra by Peintre Celebre
She ran 9 times and won 3, best OR 114 — Group 2 winner. Dam of 3 winners from 4 other runners.
Kataniya Group 3 out of the 2nd dam, by Raven's Pass
Invite Listed half-sibling, by The Gurkha
Kartanian bt out of the 2nd dam, by Kalanisi
The dam’s other foals
| Horse | Runs | Wins | Best |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sir Galahad (IRE) 2021 gelding · by Churchill | 17 | 5 | OR 136 |
| Wartime Leader (IRE) 2020 gelding · by Churchill | 6 | 0 | – |
| Invite (IRE) Listed 2018 filly · by The Gurkha | 9 | 3 | OR 103 |
| Katiymann (IRE) 2012 gelding · by Shamardal | 50 | 5 | OR 93 |
Kottayam in the sale ring
| Sale | Result | Bought by | Sold by |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 Goffs Open Yearling & HIT SaleLot 679 · as a in training | €19,000Emerald Bloodstock | Emerald Bloodstock | Aga Khan Studs S.C. |
The family at the sales — out of the same dam
| Foal | Sale | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 colt by Churchill | 2025 Goffs OrbyLot 197 · yearling | Bought back |
| Wartime Leader2020 gelding by Churchill | 2025 Tattersalls Online SeptemberLot 119 · in training | 3,200gnsJames McAuley |
| 2023 colt by No Nay Never | 2024 Arqana August Yearling SaleLot 173 · yearling | €80,000Peter & Ross Doyle Bloodstock Ltd |
| Sir Galahad2021 gelding by Churchill | 2024 Tattersalls Online JulyLot 72 · in training | 25,000gnsOlly Murphy Racing |
| Invite2018 filly by The Gurkha | 2023 Arqana Breeding Stock SaleLot 203 · broodmare | Bought back |
| Sir Galahad2021 colt by Churchill | 2022 Arqana August Yearling Sale, Part 1Lot 6 · yearling | €70,000 |
| Wartime Leader2020 colt by Churchill | 2021 Tattersalls October, Book 1Lot 93 · yearling | 200,000gnsA C Elliott, Agent |
| Invite2018 filly by The Gurkha | 2019 Goffs OrbyLot 307 · yearling | Not sold |
| 2016 horse by Iffraaj | 2019 Goffs November Breeding Stock SaleLot 986 · broodmare | €13,000Orchardstown Farm |
| 2013 filly by Sea The Stars | 2016 Goffs November Breeding Stock SaleLot 1547 · broodmare | €22,000Pat McCarthy |
| Katiymann2012 colt by Shamardal | 2015 Goffs Open Yearling & HIT SaleLot 243 · in training | €16,000BBA Ireland Ltd |
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.