Declared Interest
Foaled 2017 · by Declaration Of War out of Wiener Valkyrie (Shamardal)
Form 381/1415643 (latest on the right) · Flat · ran 21 Sep 19 – 28 Oct 21, last for Ralph Beckett · current OR 98
bt placed in black-type company 1 time
| Date | Course & race | Trip | Going | Pos | OR | Jockey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Oct 21 | Lingfield (AW) ListedCoral EBF Fleur De Lys Fillies' Stakes (Fillies' And Mares' Listed) (All Weather Championships Fast-Track Qualifier) · Class 1 · 1m1y · Standard | 1m1y | Standard | 3/12 | 98 | Rob Hornby |
| 24 Sep 21 | Newmarket ListedUnibet 3 Uniboosts A Day EBF Rosemary Stakes (Fillies' And Mares' Listed) · Class 1 · 1m · Good To Firm | 1m | Good To Firm | 4/12 | 95 | Rob Hornby |
| 20 Aug 21 | YorkAssured Data Protection Ebf Fillies' Handicap · Class 2 · 1m2f56y · Good To Firm | 1m2f56y | Good To Firm | 6/12 | 95 | Rob Hornby |
| 23 Jul 21 | Ascot Group 3British Racecourses Join Sunflower Lanyard Scheme Valiant Stakes (Fillies' & Mares' Group 3) (Rnd) · Class 1 · 7f213y · Good To Firm | 7f213y | Good To Firm | 5/7 | 95 | Hector Crouch |
| 17 Jul 21 | NewburyWhitsbury Manor Stud Supporting The British EBF Premier Fillies' Handicap (Str) · Class 2 · 1m · Good To Firm | 1m | Good To Firm | 1/9 | 90 | Hector Crouch |
| 16 Jun 21 | AscotKensington Palace Stakes (Fillies' & Mares' Handicap) (Rnd) · Class 2 · 7f213y · Good To Firm | 7f213y | Good To Firm | 4/18 | 89 | Rob Hornby |
| 31 May 21 | LeicesterPersimmon Homes At Appleyard Fleckney Handicap · Class 4 · 1m53y · Good | 1m53y | Good | 1/7 | 83 | Rob Hornby |
| 29 Oct 20 | Chelmsford City (AW)chelmsfordcityracecourse.com Handicap · Class 4 · 1m2f · Standard | 1m2f | Standard | 1/11 | 85 | Rob Hornby |
| 16 Sep 20 | Yarmouth ListedEBF Stallions John Musker Fillies' Stakes (Listed) · Class 1 · 1m2f · Good To Firm | 1m2f | Good To Firm | 8/14 | 83 | Harry Bentley |
| 5 Sep 20 | AscotBetfred British EBF Premier Fillies' Handicap (Str) · Class 2 · 1m · Good | 1m | Good | 3/10 | 83 | David Egan |
| 28 Jul 20 | GoodwoodBritish European Breeders Fund EBF Fillies' Handicap · Class 3 · 1m · Good | 1m | Good | 6/12 | 83 | Harry Bentley |
| 11 Jul 20 | AscotBetfred 'Ascot Official Bookmaker' Fillies' Handicap (Str) · Class 3 · 1m · Good | 1m | Good | 7/12 | 85 | Rob Hornby |
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: Wiener Valkyrie by Shamardal
She ran 12 times and won 1, best OR 100 — placed in black type. Dam of 3 winners from 6 other runners.
Crowded House Group 1 out of the 2nd dam, by Rainbow Quest
On Message Listed half-sibling, by Camelot
Forest Crown bt out of the 2nd dam, by Royal Applause
Riotous Applause bt out of the 2nd dam, by Royal Applause
The dam’s other foals
| Horse | Runs | Wins | Best |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emaraat (GB) 2024 colt · by Camelot | 1 | 0 | – |
| On Message (GB) Listed 2023 filly · by Camelot | 10 | 3 | OR 104 |
| Loved By You (GB) 2021 filly · by Too Darn Hot | 2 | 0 | – |
| Strength 'n Honour (GB) 2020 gelding · by Showcasing | 10 | 1 | OR 73 |
| Fresh Hope (GB) 2019 filly · by New Approach | 10 | 3 | OR 87 |
| Closing Bell (GB) 2018 filly · by Siyouni | 6 | 0 | OR 64 |
The family at the sales — out of the same dam
| Foal | Sale | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Emaraat2024 colt by Camelot | 2025 Tattersalls October, Book 2Lot 1336 · yearling | 85,000gnsBlandford Bloodstock |
| Loved By You2021 filly by Too Darn Hot | 2024 Tattersalls December MaresLot 1814 · broodmare | 15,000gnsArrow Farm & Stud |
| Closing Bell2018 mare by Siyouni | 2024 Tattersalls December MaresLot 1813 · broodmare | 7,000gnsKGS |
| Strength 'n Honour2020 gelding by Showcasing | 2022 Tattersalls Autumn HITLot 795 · in training | 19,000gnsWhitehills Racing Syndicate 2 |
| Strength 'n Honour2020 colt by Showcasing | 2021 Tattersalls October, Book 2Lot 1116 · yearling | Not sold |
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.