The Lir Jet
Foaled 2018 · by Prince Of Lir out of Paper Dreams (Green Desert)
€18,000Prize money
Form 257/30761/50 (latest on the right) · Flat · ran 3 Jun 20 – 6 May 22, last for Brendan P Walsh · current OR 107
Group 2 won the Norfolk Stakes (Group 2) (2020)
Group 2 won the Franklin-Simpson Stakes (3yo) (Turf) (2021)
| Date | Course & race | Trip | Going | Pos | OR | Jockey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 May 22 | Churchill Downs (USA) Group 2Twin Spires Turf Sprint Stakes presented by Sysco (3yo+) (Turf) · 5½f · Firm | 5½f | Firm | 11/13 | – | Umberto Rispoli |
| 9 Apr 22 | Keeneland (USA) Group 2Shakertown Stakes (3yo+) (Turf) · 5½f · Good | 5½f | Good | 5/10 | – | Tyler Gaffalione |
| 11 Sep 21 | Kentucky Downs (USA) Group 2Franklin-Simpson Stakes (3yo) (Turf) · 6½f · Firm | 6½f | Firm | 1/11 | – | Tyler Gaffalione |
| 26 Jun 21 | Newmarket Group 3Close Brothers Criterion Stakes (Group 3) · Class 1 · 7f · Good To Firm | 7f | Good To Firm | 6/9 | 107 | Oisin Murphy |
| 18 Jun 21 | Ascot Group 1Commonwealth Cup (Group 1) (British Champions Series) · Class 1 · 6f · Heavy | 6f | Heavy | 7/15 | 108 | Cieren Fallon |
| 22 May 21 | Haydock Group 2Casumo Bet10Get10 Sandy Lane Stakes (Group 2) · Class 1 · 6f · Heavy | 6f | Heavy | 10/10 | 108 | Oisin Murphy |
| 18 Apr 21 | Newbury Group 3Watership Down Stud Too Darn Hot Greenham Stakes (Group 3) · Class 1 · 7f · Good | 7f | Good | 3/11 | 106 | Oisin Murphy |
| 6 Nov 20 | Keeneland (USA) Group 1Breeders' Cup Juvenile Turf presented by Coolmore America (2yo Colts & Geldings) (Turf) · 1m · Good | 1m | Good | 7/14 | – | Oisin Murphy |
| 26 Sep 20 | Newmarket Group 1Juddmonte Middle Park Stakes (Group 1) · Class 1 · 6f · Good | 6f | Good | 5/8 | 107 | Oisin Murphy |
| 9 Aug 20 | Curragh Group 1Keeneland Phoenix Stakes (Group 1) · 6f · Good To Yielding | 6f | Good To Yielding | 2/10 | 106 | Oisin Orr |
| 19 Jul 20 | Chantilly (FR) Group 2Darley Prix Robert Papin (2yo) (Turf) · 6f · Good To Soft | 6f | Good To Soft | 2/4 | – | Oisin Murphy |
| 19 Jun 20 | Ascot Group 2Norfolk Stakes (Group 2) · Class 1 · 5f · Good To Soft | 5f | Good To Soft | 1/12 | – | Oisin Murphy |
Prince Of Lir as a stallion
In our records: 106 runners, 43 winners (41%), 3 black-type winners including 1 at the top level, 3 more placed in black type. Runners foaled 2018–2023.
On the track himself: 5 runs, 2 wins — Group 2 winner (Norfolk Stakes (Group 2)).
His best
Live In The Dream Group 1 OR 117 · The Lir Jet Group 2 OR 108 · Prince Of Pillo Listed OR 105 · Vera Verto bt OR 119 · Lir Speciale OR 97 · Gordon Bennett OR 94
The dam: Paper Dreams by Green Desert
She ran 12 times and won 2, best OR 65. Dam of 1 winner from 5 other runners.
The dam’s other foals
| Horse | Runs | Wins | Best |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dialin For Dollars (IRE) 2023 colt · by Mehmas | 5 | 0 | OR 53 |
| Bo Daddy (IRE) 2022 gelding · by Kodiac | 1 | 0 | – |
| Special Angel (IRE) 2021 filly · by El Kabeir | 19 | 1 | OR 69 |
| Deus Vult (IRE) 2020 colt · by Footstepsinthesand | 1 | 0 | – |
| Grant Of Approval (IRE) 2013 colt · by Approve | 7 | 0 | OR 55 |
The Lir Jet in the sale ring
| Sale | Result | Bought by | Sold by |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 Tattersalls Ireland SapphireLot 134 · as a foal | €9,500Joe Foley | Joe Foley | Rockton Stud |
| 2019 Goffs UK PremierLot 6 · as a yearling | £8,000Robson Aguiar | Robson Aguiar | Ballyhane Stud |
The family at the sales — out of the same dam
| Foal | Sale | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Dialin For Dollars2023 gelding by Mehmas | 2026 Tattersalls Online AugustLot 126 · in training | 4,000gnsE.Racing |
| Dialin For Dollars2023 colt by Mehmas | 2025 Goffs UK Breeze Up SaleLot 150 · breeze-up | Not sold |
| Dialin For Dollars2023 colt by Mehmas | 2024 Goffs Orby, Book 1Lot 397 · yearling | €74,000Con Marnane |
| Bo Daddy2022 colt by Kodiac | 2023 Goffs OrbyLot 8 · yearling | €75,000Tim Donworth Racing/Bo Bromagen |
| Special Angel2021 filly by El Kabeir | 2022 Tattersalls Ireland SeptemberLot 118 · yearling | €42,000Robson Aguiar |
| Deus Vult2020 colt by Footstepsinthesand | 2021 Goffs OrbyLot 167 · yearling | €100,000Magnolia Racing |
| Deus Vult2020 colt by Footstepsinthesand | 2020 Tattersalls December FoalsLot 957 · foal | 45,000gnsRobson Aguiar |
| 2015 mare by Fast Company | 2020 Tattersalls December MaresLot 1577 · broodmare | Bought back |
| 2016 colt by Gale Force Ten | 2017 Goffs Open Yearling SaleLot 290 · yearling | €4,200Janda Bloodstock |
| 2015 filly by Fast Company | 2016 Tattersalls Ireland September, Book 2Lot 768 · yearling | €800Illuminati Manila |
| Grant Of Approval2013 colt by Approve | 2014 Tattersalls Ireland SeptemberLot 432 · yearling | €19,000Cillian Bloodstock |
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.