Arthurian Fable
Foaled 2017 · by Sea The Stars out of Abstain (Araafa)
Form 1240/444/3/67 (latest on the right) · Flat, Hurdle · ran 18 Sep 19 – 17 Mar 24, last for Richard J Bandey · current OR 97
| Date | Course & race | Trip | Going | Pos | OR | Jockey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Mar 24 | HuntingdonRead Henry Brooke on Blog.Rhino.Bet Maiden Hurdle (GBB Race) · Class 4 · 2m3f137y · Soft | 2m3f137y | Soft | 7/15 | – | Harry Bannister |
| 23 Jan 24 | NewburyGet Best Odds Guaranteed At BetVictor Maiden Hurdle (GBB Race) (Div 1) · Class 3 · 2m69y · Good To Soft | 2m69y | Good To Soft | 6/16 | – | Harry Bannister |
| 20 Dec 23 | NewburyBetVictor Maiden Hurdle (GBB Race) · Class 3 · 2m69y · Soft | 2m69y | Soft | 3/18 | – | Harry Bannister |
| 9 Jul 21 | NewmarketBet365 Trophy (Heritage Handicap) · Class 2 · 1m6f · Good To Firm | 1m6f | Good To Firm | 4/15 | 97 | Ryan Moore |
| 15 Jun 21 | AscotCopper Horse Stakes (Handicap) · Class 2 · 1m6f34y · Good To Firm | 1m6f34y | Good To Firm | 4/15 | 96 | Jim Crowley |
| 22 May 21 | NewmarketWSG Promotions Handicap · Class 2 · 1m6f · Soft | 1m6f | Soft | 4/7 | 96 | George Buckell |
| 10 Oct 20 | NewmarketTogether For Racing International Cesarewitch Handicap (Heritage Handicap) · Class 2 · 2m2f · Soft | 2m2f | Soft | 12/34 | 97 | William Buick |
| 5 Sep 20 | HaydockBest Odds On The Betfair Exchange Handicap · Class 2 · 1m6f1y · Soft | 1m6f1y | Soft | 4/5 | 97 | Jim Crowley |
| 22 Aug 20 | YorkSky Bet Melrose Handicap · Class 2 · 1m5f188y · Good To Soft | 1m5f188y | Good To Soft | 2/14 | 93 | Jim Crowley |
| 23 Jul 20 | SandownYoung Stayers Handicap · Class 3 · 1m6f · Good To Firm | 1m6f | Good To Firm | 1/6 | 87 | Ryan Moore |
| 10 Jul 20 | NewmarketCash Out At bet365 Handicap · Class 3 · 1m4f · Soft | 1m4f | Soft | 3/6 | 86 | Oisin Murphy |
| 17 Jun 20 | AscotKing George V Stakes (Handicap) · Class 2 · 1m3f211y · Good | 1m3f211y | Good | 5/17 | 81 | Martin Dwyer |
Sea The Stars as a stallion
In our records: 1,149 runners, 705 winners (61%), 143 black-type winners including 26 at the top level, 107 more placed in black type. Runners foaled 2011–2024.
On the track himself: 9 runs, 8 wins — Group 1 winner (stanjames.com 2000 Guineas Stakes (201st Running) (Entire Colts & Fillies)).
His best
Baaeed Group 1 OR 135 · Crystal Ocean Group 1 OR 129 · Daryz Group 1 OR 127 · Stradivarius Group 1 OR 125 · Cloth Of Stars Group 1 OR 125 · Taghrooda Group 1 OR 125
The dam: Abstain by Araafa
No runs on our British and Irish records (unraced, or raced abroad). Dam of 3 winners from 4 other runners.
The dam’s other foals
| Horse | Runs | Wins | Best |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gloriously Glam (IRE) 2022 filly · by Profitable | 35 | 4 | OR 85 |
| Thrifty Of Digby (IRE) 2021 mare · by Profitable | 26 | 5 | OR 81 |
| Claycastle (IRE) 2020 filly · by New Bay | 5 | 0 | OR 65 |
| Liars Corner (IRE) 2015 gelding · by Zoffany | 27 | 2 | OR 67 |
Arthurian Fable in the sale ring
| Sale | Result | Bought by | Sold by |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 Goffs November SaleLot 667 · as a foal | €55,000Perle O'Rourke | Perle O'Rourke | The Castlebridge Consignment |
The family at the sales — out of the same dam
| Foal | Sale | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 filly by River Boyne | 2025 Goffs Autumn Yearling & HIT SaleLot 203 · yearling | Bought back |
| Gloriously Glam2022 filly by Profitable | 2025 Tattersalls Online JuneLot 61 · in training | 27,000gnsBBA Ireland / Dooley Thoroughbreds |
| Gloriously Glam2022 filly by Profitable | 2024 Tattersalls Autumn HITLot 74 · in training | 30,000gnsMatteo Belluscio |
| Gloriously Glam2022 filly by Profitable | 2023 Tattersalls Ireland September, Book 2Lot 508 · yearling | €9,000Ronan Whelan Racing |
| Gloriously Glam2022 horse by Profitable | 2022 Goffs November SaleLot 920 · foal | €3,000A and N Bloodstock |
| Thrifty Of Digby2021 filly by Profitable | 2021 Goffs November SaleLot 950 · foal | €9,000Pat Harty |
| Claycastle2020 filly by New Bay | 2021 Goffs OrbyLot 330 · yearling | €75,000BRS Bloodstock |
| Liars Corner2015 gelding by Zoffany | 2020 Goffs Autumn HIT SaleLot 516 · in training | €2,200Stefan Uppstrom |
| Liars Corner2015 colt by Zoffany | 2016 Tattersalls Ireland SeptemberLot 421 · yearling | €50,000John McConnell |
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.