Ecrivain
Foaled 2017 · by Lope De Vega out of Sapphire Pendant (Danehill Dancer)
Form 3456160/079 (latest on the right) · Flat · ran 20 Aug 19 – 1 Aug 22, last for Richard E Mandella
Group 3 won the Prix des Chenes (2yo Colts & Geldings) (Grande Course) (Turf) (2019)
Group 3 won the Prix Bertrand du Breuil Longines (4yo+) (Turf) (2021)
| Date | Course & race | Trip | Going | Pos | OR | Jockey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Aug 22 | Del Mar (USA) Group 2Eddie Read Stakes (3yo+) (Turf) · 1m1f · Firm | 1m1f | Firm | 9/10 | – | Hector I Berrios |
| 20 Jun 22 | Santa Anita (USA) Group 3American Stakes (3yo+) (Turf) · 1m · Firm | 1m | Firm | 7/10 | – | Umberto Rispoli |
| 1 May 22 | Golden Gate Fields (USA) Group 3San Francisco Mile Stakes (3yo+) (Turf) · 1m · Firm | 1m | Firm | 11/14 | – | Jessica Pyfer |
| 2 Oct 21 | Longchamp (FR) Group 2Qatar Prix Daniel Wildenstein (3yo+) (Grande Course) (Turf) · 1m · Very Soft | 1m | Very Soft | 10/11 | – | Maxime Guyon |
| 15 Aug 21 | Deauville (FR) Group 1Prix du Haras de Fresnay-le-Buffard Jacques le Marois (3yo+ No Geldings) (Straight Course) · 1m · Good | 1m | Good | 6/8 | – | Maxime Guyon |
| 20 Jun 21 | Chantilly (FR) Group 3Prix Bertrand du Breuil Longines (4yo+) (Turf) · 1m · Good To Soft | 1m | Good To Soft | 1/10 | – | Maxime Guyon |
| 30 May 21 | Longchamp (FR) Group 1Prix d'Ispahan (4yo+) (Grande Course) (Turf) · 1m1f · Good To Soft | 1m1f | Good To Soft | 6/6 | – | Maxime Guyon |
| 2 May 21 | Longchamp (FR) Group 1Prix Ganay (4yo+) (Grande Course) (Turf) · 1m2½f · Good To Soft | 1m2½f | Good To Soft | 5/7 | – | Maxime Guyon |
| 11 Apr 21 | Longchamp (FR) Group 2Prix d'Harcourt (4yo+) (Grande Course) (Turf) · 1m2f · Very Soft | 1m2f | Very Soft | 4/8 | – | Maxime Guyon |
| 21 Mar 21 | Saint-Cloud (FR) Group 3Prix Exbury (4yo+) (Turf) · 1m2f · Heavy | 1m2f | Heavy | 3/8 | – | Olivier Peslier |
| 16 Feb 21 | Chantilly (FR)Prix de la Premiere Route Ronde (Conditions) (4yo) (All-Weather Track) (Polytrack) · 1m1½f · Standard | 1m1½f | Standard | 1/5 | – | Pierre-Charles Boudot |
| 10 Oct 20 | Chantilly (FR) ListedPrix le Fabuleux () (3yo) (Turf) · 1m1f · Heavy | 1m1f | Heavy | 2/8 | – | Maxime Guyon |
Lope De Vega as a stallion
In our records: 1,201 runners, 721 winners (60%), 157 black-type winners including 28 at the top level, 134 more placed in black type. Runners foaled 2012–2024.
On the track himself: 9 runs, 4 wins — Group 1 winner (Poule D'Essai Des Poulains (3yo Colts) (Turf)).
His best
Mengli Khan Grade 1 OR 154 · Almaqam Group 1 OR 125 · Santa Ana Lane Group 1 OR 124 · Shadow Of Light Group 1 OR 120 · Phoenix Of Spain Group 1 OR 120 · Belardo Group 1 OR 119
The dam: Sapphire Pendant by Danehill Dancer
She ran 5 times and won 1, best OR 98 — placed in black type. Dam of 4 winners from 5 other runners.
Green Spirit Group 2 half-sibling, by Kingman
King George River bt out of the 2nd dam, by Danehill Dancer
Starifique bt half-sibling, by Sea The Stars
The Blue Brilliant bt out of the 2nd dam, by Fastnet Rock
The dam’s other foals
| Horse | Runs | Wins | Best |
|---|---|---|---|
| Green Spirit (USA) Group 2 2023 filly · by Kingman | 9 | 4 | OR 110 |
| Auteur (GB) 2021 horse · by Lope De Vega (full sibling) | 11 | 1 | OR 82 |
| Starifique (IRE) bt 2016 filly · by Sea The Stars | 6 | 1 | – |
| Tresor (IRE) 2014 gelding · by Henrythenavigator | 11 | 0 | – |
| Stonific (IRE) 2013 gelding · by Sea The Stars | 61 | 8 | OR 125 |
The family at the sales — out of the same dam
| Foal | Sale | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 filly by Empire Maker | 2023 Arqana Breeding Stock SaleLot 290 · broodmare | €10,000Richard VENN |
| Stonific2013 gelding by Sea The Stars | 2017 Arqana Summer SaleLot 367 · in training | €16,000JASON KELLY BLOODSTOCK |
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.