Hard Not To Love
Foaled 2016 · by Hard Spun out of Loving Vindication (Vindication)
Form 1/12262/37 (latest on the right) · Flat · ran 28 Dec 19 – 13 Feb 21, last for John Shirreffs
Group 1 won the La Brea Stakes (3yo Fillies) (Main Track) (Dirt) (2019)
Group 2 won the Santa Monica Stakes (4yo+ Fillies & Mares) (Main Track) (Dirt) (2020)
| Date | Course & race | Trip | Going | Pos | OR | Jockey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Feb 21 | Santa Anita (USA) Group 2Santa Monica Stakes (4yo+ Fillies & Mares) (Main Track) (Dirt) · 7f · Fast | 7f | Fast | 7/9 | – | Juan J Hernandez |
| 9 Jan 21 | Santa Anita (USA) Group 3La Canada Stakes (4yo+ Fillies & Mares) (Main Track) (Dirt) · 1m½f · Fast | 1m½f | Fast | 3/7 | – | Ricardo Gonzalez |
| 27 Sep 20 | Santa Anita (USA) Group 2Zenyatta Stakes (3yo+ Fillies & Mares) (Main Track) (Dirt) · 1m½f · Fast | 1m½f | Fast | 2/4 | – | Mike E Smith |
| 3 Aug 20 | Del Mar (USA) Group 1Clement L Hirsch Stakes (3yo+ Fillies & Mares) (Main Track) (Dirt) · 1m½f · Fast | 1m½f | Fast | 6/6 | – | Mike E Smith |
| 31 May 20 | Santa Anita (USA) Group 2Santa Maria Stakes (3yo+ Fillies & Mares) (Main Track) (Dirt) · 1m½f · Fast | 1m½f | Fast | 2/5 | – | Mike E Smith |
| 14 Mar 20 | Santa Anita (USA) Group 1Beholder Mile Stakes (3yo+ Fillies & Mares) (Main Track) (Dirt) · 1m · Fast | 1m | Fast | 2/6 | – | Mike E Smith |
| 15 Feb 20 | Santa Anita (USA) Group 2Santa Monica Stakes (4yo+ Fillies & Mares) (Main Track) (Dirt) · 7f · Fast | 7f | Fast | 1/5 | – | Mike E Smith |
| 28 Dec 19 | Santa Anita (USA) Group 1La Brea Stakes (3yo Fillies) (Main Track) (Dirt) · 7f · Fast | 7f | Fast | 1/9 | – | Mike E Smith |
Hard Spun as a stallion
In our records: 478 runners, 163 winners (34%), 69 black-type winners including 17 at the top level, 66 more placed in black type. Runners foaled 2009–2024.
On the track himself: 10 runs, 4 wins — Group 1 winner (King's Bishop Stakes).
His best
Ertijaal Group 1 OR 113 · Questing Group 1 OR 99 · Rampoldi Plan Group 1 OR 70 · Aloha West Group 1 · Silver State Group 1 · Hard Not To Love Group 1
The dam: Loving Vindication by Vindication
No runs on our British and Irish records (unraced, or raced abroad). Dam of 1 winner from 2 other runners.
Wonder Gadot Group 2 half-sibling, by Medaglia dOro
Solemn Tribute bt half-sibling, by Medaglia d'Oro
The dam’s other foals
| Horse | Runs | Wins | Best |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wonder Gadot (CAN) Group 2 2015 filly · by Medaglia dOro | 15 | 3 | – |
| Solemn Tribute (CAN) bt 2012 gelding · by Medaglia d'Oro | 3 | 0 | – |
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.