Persia
Foaled 2017 · by Siyouni out of Persian Belle (Machiavellian)
Every foal out of Persia (FR) that has run in Britain or Ireland since 2005, youngest first.
| Horse | Runs | Wins | Best |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roi Du Ciel (IRE) 2023 gelding · by Time Test | 12 | 1 | OR 60 |
| Persia Bella (GB) 2022 filly · by Le Havre | 1 | 0 | – |
Form 7/5554/47 (latest on the right) · Flat · ran 27 Sep 19 – 1 Apr 21, last for F-H Graffard
| Date | Course & race | Trip | Going | Pos | OR | Jockey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Apr 21 | Chantilly (FR)Prix des Frayoirs (Conditions) (4yo) (All-Weather Track) (Polytrack) · 6½f · Standard | 6½f | Standard | 7/10 | – | Pierre-Charles Boudot |
| 15 Mar 21 | Chantilly (FR)Prix de la Remise Neuve (Conditions) (4yo) (All-Weather Track) (Polytrack) · 6½f · Standard | 6½f | Standard | 4/8 | – | Pierre-Charles Boudot |
| 13 Sep 20 | Longchamp (FR)Qatar Prix du Pont de Grenelle (Handicap) (3yo) (New Course: 2nd Post) (Turf) · 7f · Good | 7f | Good | 4/12 | – | Ronan Thomas |
| 8 Aug 20 | Deauville (FR)Prix Paris-Turf (Conditions) (3yo) (Round Course) (Turf) · 7f · Good To Soft | 7f | Good To Soft | 5/8 | – | Theo Bachelot |
| 12 Jul 20 | Deauville (FR) ListedQatar Prix Amandine () (3yo Fillies) (Straight Course) (Turf) · 7f · Good | 7f | Good | 5/12 | – | Alexis Badel |
| 28 May 20 | Clairefontaine (FR)Prix du Marche Aux Fleurs (Maiden) (3yo) (Turf) · 7f · Good To Soft | 7f | Good To Soft | 5/11 | – | Pierre-Charles Boudot |
| 27 Sep 19 | Saint-Cloud (FR)Prix Sauge Pourpree (Maiden) (2yo Fillies) (Turf) · 1m · Very Soft | 1m | Very Soft | 7/11 | – | Pierre-Charles Boudot |
Siyouni as a stallion
In our records: 1,000 runners, 528 winners (53%), 96 black-type winners including 13 at the top level, 100 more placed in black type. Runners foaled 2012–2024.
On the track himself: 12 runs, 4 wins — Group 1 winner (Prix Jean-Luc Lagardere (Grand Criterium) (Colts & Fillies)).
His best
St Mark's Basilica Group 1 OR 127 · Paddington Group 1 OR 125 · Sottsass Group 1 OR 119 · Tahiyra Group 1 OR 118 · Laurens Group 1 OR 117 · Ervedya Group 1 OR 115
The dam: Persian Belle by Machiavellian
No runs on our British and Irish records (unraced, or raced abroad). Dam of 8 winners from 12 other runners.
Volta Group 2 full sibling, by Siyouni
Calvados Blues Group 3 half-sibling, by Lando
Scherzo bt half-sibling, by Wootton Bassett
The dam’s other foals
| Horse | Runs | Wins | Best |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sagano (FR) 2023 colt · by Wooded | 4 | 1 | OR 95 |
| Nanga Parbat (FR) 2020 filly · by Wootton Bassett | 2 | 0 | – |
| Scherzo (FR) bt 2019 colt · by Wootton Bassett | 6 | 1 | – |
| Varamini (FR) 2016 filly · by Siyouni (full sibling) | 4 | 0 | – |
| Vernie (FR) 2015 filly · by Kendargent | 7 | 1 | – |
| Volta (FR) Group 2 2013 filly · by Siyouni (full sibling) | 7 | 3 | OR 113 |
| Vitizza (FR) 2012 filly · by King's Best | 7 | 0 | – |
| Opera Fan (FR) 2011 filly · by Cape Cross | 14 | 2 | OR 77 |
| Manduro's Son (IRE) 2010 gelding · by Manduro | 11 | 3 | – |
| Ponentina (FR) 2008 filly · by Lando | 2 | 0 | – |
| Plain Vanilla (FR) 2007 mare · by Kendor | 12 | 1 | – |
| Calvados Blues (FR) Group 3 2006 horse · by Lando | 23 | 3 | OR 116 |
Persia in the sale ring
| Sale | Result | Bought by | Sold by |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 Arqana October Yearling SaleLot 14 · as a yearling | Bought back (€170,000) | – | Ellon |
| 2025 Arqana Breeding Stock SaleLot 453 · as a broodmare · in foal to Modern Games | €65,000Cava / HRP / Sponza | Cava / HRP / Sponza | Louvière |
The family at the sales — out of the same dam
| Foal | Sale | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 colt by City Light | 2025 Arqana October Yearling SaleLot 140 · yearling | €22,000Horse Racing Advisory |
| Sagano2023 colt by Wooded | 2024 Arqana October Yearling SaleLot 158 · yearling | €50,000Stamford Bloodstock |
| 2022 filly by Romanised | 2023 Arqana October Yearling SaleLot 242 · yearling | €75,000HORIZON BLOODSTOCK |
| Ponentina2008 filly by Lando | 2022 Arqana Breeding Stock SaleLot 900 · broodmare | €2,500Mohamed SULTAN |
| Nanga Parbat2020 filly by Wootton Bassett | 2021 Arqana August Yearling SaleLot 249 · yearling | €155,000LANGLAIS BLOODSTOCK |
| Scherzo2019 colt by Wootton Bassett | 2021 Arqana Arc SaleLot 24 · in training | €420,000CHARLES GORDON WATSON BLOODSTOCK |
| Scherzo2019 colt by Wootton Bassett | 2020 Arqana Selection SaleLot 186 · yearling | €50,000 |
| Varamini2016 filly by Siyouni | 2020 Goffs November Breeding Stock SaleLot 911 · broodmare | €280,000Margaret O'Toole |
| Vitizza2012 filly by King'S Best | 2020 Arqana Breeding Stock SaleLot 114 · broodmare | Bought back |
| Varamini2016 filly by Siyouni | 2017 Arqana August Yearling SaleLot 43 · yearling | €300,000GODOLPHIN SNC |
| Opera Fan2011 filly by Cape Cross | 2015 Tattersalls FebruaryLot 159 · in training | 40,000gnsSnailwell Bloodstock |
| Vitizza2012 filly by King'S Best | 2013 Arqana August Yearling SaleLot 229 · yearling | Bought back |
| Opera Fan2011 filly by Cape Cross | 2012 Arqana August Yearling SaleLot 45 · yearling | €70,000MARK JOHNSTON RACING LIMITED |
| Manduro's Son2010 gelding by Manduro | 2011 Arqana August Yearling SaleLot 361 · yearling | €50,000BROADHURST AGENCY |
| Ponentina2008 filly by Lando | 2011 Arqana December SaleLot 640 · in training | €22,000MAB AGENCY |
| Ponentina2008 filly by Lando | 2009 Arqana August Yearling SaleLot 227 · yearling | €130,000NATAF Paul |
| Plain Vanilla2007 filly by Kendor | 2008 Arqana August Yearling SaleLot 386 · yearling | €27,000VAN DE POELE Philippe |
| Calvados Blues2006 colt by Lando | 2007 Arqana August Yearling SaleLot 256 · yearling | €130,000ARMENGOL Guy |
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.