Canford Light
Foaled 2017 · by Canford Cliffs out of Way Of Light (Dylan Thomas)
€8,760Prize money
Form 11F/F78P/92/P (latest on the right) · Flat, Hurdle · ran 3 Nov 19 – 22 Jan 24, last for Evan Williams · current OR 90
| Date | Course & race | Trip | Going | Pos | OR | Jockey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Jan 24 | PlumptonBook Season Finale At Plumpton Now Handicap Hurdle · Class 5 · 2m4f114y · Soft | 2m4f114y | Soft | PU/12 | 90 | Isabel Williams |
| 20 Nov 23 | PlumptonTie The Knot Selling Hurdle · Class 4 · 1m7f195y · Good To Soft | 1m7f195y | Good To Soft | 2/5 | 91 | Adam Wedge |
| 31 Oct 23 | ChepstowVickers.Bet Weekly Free Bet Club Handicap Hurdle · Class 5 · 2m11y · Good To Soft | 2m11y | Good To Soft | 9/12 | 96 | Adam Wedge |
| 27 Feb 22 | HerefordHereford Racehorse Ownership Club Handicap Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m3f147y · Good To Soft | 2m3f147y | Good To Soft | PU/11 | 105 | Adam Wedge |
| 16 Feb 22 | HerefordCentral Roofing Novices' Handicap Hurdle (GBB Race) · Class 4 · 2m3f147y · Soft | 2m3f147y | Soft | 8/11 | 110 | Adam Wedge |
| 1 Feb 22 | Ffos LasTrevor Gregory - Sion Hine Handicap Hurdle · Class 4 · 1m7f182y · Good To Soft | 1m7f182y | Good To Soft | 7/9 | 115 | Adam Wedge |
| 10 Jan 22 | TauntonStables Business Park Handicap Hurdle · Class 3 · 2m3f1y · Soft | 2m3f1y | Soft | F/8 | 118 | Adam Wedge |
| 4 Dec 21 | AintreeUnibet - 2021 Horserace Betting Operator Of The Year Handicap Hurdle (GBB Race) · Class 2 · 2m4f · Soft | 2m4f | Soft | F/13 | 121 | Isabel Williams |
| 6 Oct 21 | LudlowDes And Dot Evans Memorial Novices' Hurdle (GBB Race) · Class 4 · 2m5f55y · Good | 2m5f55y | Good | 1/3 | 121 | Isabel Williams |
| 16 Jul 21 | KilbegganCoola Maiden Hurdle (Div 2) · 2m · Good | 2m | Good | 1/14 | – | Jack Foley |
| 29 May 21 | PunchestownLadbrokes Home Of The Odds Boost Maiden Hurdle (Div 1) · 2m100y · Soft | 2m100y | Soft | 2/23 | – | Jack Foley |
| 4 May 21 | Gowran ParkGoresbridge Handicap (45-70) (Div 1) · 1m1f100y · Soft | 1m1f100y | Soft | 14/16 | 52 | Danny Sheehy |
Canford Cliffs as a stallion
In our records: 362 runners, 190 winners (52%), 21 black-type winners including 1 at the top level, 27 more placed in black type. Runners foaled 2013–2023.
On the track himself: 11 runs, 7 wins — Group 1 winner (Abu Dhabi Irish 2,000 Guineas (group 1)).
His best
Direct Hit Group 1 · Cliffs Of Dover Group 2 OR 145 · Painted Cliffs Grade 2 OR 113 · Crystal Cliffs Group 2 · Jin Jin Group 2 · La Falaise Group 2
The dam: Way Of Light by Dylan Thomas
She ran 7 times and won 1, best OR 70. Dam of 2 winners from 4 other runners.
Beaumont's Party bt out of the 2nd dam, by High Chaparral
Duchess Of France bt out of the 2nd dam, by Dylan Thomas
Minor Vamp bt out of the 2nd dam, by Hawk Wing
The dam’s other foals
| Horse | Runs | Wins | Best |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dakota Girl (IRE) 2021 filly · by Sioux Nation | 3 | 0 | – |
| Island Native (IRE) 2020 gelding · by Caravaggio | 32 | 4 | OR 75 |
| Nepalesian (IRE) 2019 gelding · by The Gurkha | 4 | 0 | OR 45 |
| La Bure (IRE) 2018 filly · by The Gurkha | 3 | 1 | – |
Canford Light in the sale ring
| Sale | Result | Bought by | Sold by |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 Tattersalls Ireland SeptemberLot 192 · as a yearling | Bought back (€14,000) | – | Whitehall Stud |
| 2021 Goffs UK August SaleLot 22 · as a in training | £42,000Evan Williams | Evan Williams | Doninga Stables (Thomas Mullins) |
The family at the sales — out of the same dam
| Foal | Sale | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 colt by Sioux Nation | 2024 Goffs Autumn Yearling & HIT SaleLot 253 · yearling | Not sold |
| Island Native2020 gelding by Caravaggio | 2024 Tattersalls SeptemberLot 156 · in training | 12,000gnsAlessandro Marconi |
| Island Native2020 colt by Caravaggio | 2023 Tattersalls Autumn HITLot 1215 · in training | 20,000gnsThe Horse Watchers |
| Dakota Girl2021 filly by Sioux Nation | 2022 Goffs OrbyLot 293 · yearling | €43,000BBA Ireland |
| Island Native2020 colt by Caravaggio | 2021 Tattersalls Ireland SeptemberLot 366 · yearling | €24,000Heather Main Racing |
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.