Bay May
Foaled 2017 · by Helmet out of Ceilidh Band (Celtic Swing)
Form 006/7975499 (latest on the right) · Flat, Hurdle · ran 15 Jun 20 – 20 Oct 21, last for Brett Johnson · current OR 47
| Date | Course & race | Trip | Going | Pos | OR | Jockey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Oct 21 | Fontwellwhichbookie.co.uk Free Racing Tips Maiden Hurdle (GBB Race) · Class 4 · 2m3f49y · Soft | 2m3f49y | Soft | 9/14 | – | Kevin Jones |
| 12 Sep 21 | Chelmsford City (AW)Tote.co.uk Now Never Beaten By Sp Handicap · Class 6 · 1m6f · Standard | 1m6f | Standard | 9/11 | 47 | Rhys Clutterbuck |
| 3 Aug 21 | Lingfield (AW)Racing League On Sky Sports Racing Handicap · Class 6 · 1m7f169y · Standard To Slow | 1m7f169y | Standard To Slow | 4/12 | 48 | Rhys Clutterbuck |
| 1 Jul 21 | Epsom DownsBurgh Heath Handicap · Class 6 · 1m4f6y · Good To Soft | 1m4f6y | Good To Soft | 5/11 | 50 | William Cox |
| 27 Apr 21 | Lingfield (AW)Follow At The Races On Twitter Handicap · Class 6 · 1m2f · Standard | 1m2f | Standard | 7/11 | 53 | Kieran Shoemark |
| 6 Apr 21 | BathCb Protection Safety Officers Handicap · Class 6 · 1m3f137y · Good To Firm | 1m3f137y | Good To Firm | 9/14 | 55 | Marco Ghiani |
| 6 Mar 21 | Lingfield (AW)Betway Casino Handicap · Class 6 · 1m4f · Standard | 1m4f | Standard | 7/16 | 57 | Jack Mitchell |
| 17 Aug 20 | WindsorFinal Furlong Podcast Fillies' Novice Stakes · Class 5 · 1m2f · Soft | 1m2f | Soft | 6/11 | – | Jack Mitchell |
| 20 Jul 20 | WindsorSky Sports Racing HD Virgin 535 Maiden Stakes · Class 5 · 1m2f · Good To Firm | 1m2f | Good To Firm | 12/16 | – | Jack Mitchell |
| 15 Jun 20 | Kempton (AW)Unibet Thanks The Frontline Workers Maiden Fillies' Stakes · Class 5 · 1m · Standard To Slow | 1m | Standard To Slow | 11/12 | – | Alistair Rawlinson |
Helmet as a stallion
In our records: 423 runners, 183 winners (43%), 13 black-type winners including 1 at the top level, 24 more placed in black type. Runners foaled 2013–2022.
On the track himself: 14 runs, 6 wins — Group 1 winner (Inglis Sires Produce Stakes (Southern Hemisphere 2yo) (Turf)).
His best
Thunder Snow Group 1 OR 124 · Cantocorale Group 2 · La Tene Group 2 · Anda Muchacho Group 2 · Eventually Group 3 OR 90 · Beauty Rush Group 3 OR 86
The dam: Ceilidh Band by Celtic Swing
No runs on our British and Irish records (unraced, or raced abroad). Dam of 2 winners from 7 other runners.
The dam’s other foals
| Horse | Runs | Wins | Best |
|---|---|---|---|
| Secret Bear (GB) 2019 gelding · by Pearl Secret | 5 | 0 | OR 45 |
| Gaelic Secret (GB) 2018 colt · by Pearl Secret | 6 | 0 | OR 70 |
| Dromiskin (GB) 2016 filly · by Dunaden | 4 | 0 | OR 45 |
| No Education (GB) bt 2013 gelding · by Showcasing | 18 | 1 | OR 105 |
| Robero (GB) 2012 gelding · by Piccolo | 71 | 10 | OR 96 |
| Onertother (GB) 2009 gelding · by Nomadic Way | 10 | 0 | OR 60 |
| Chhota Naa (GB) 2008 gelding · by Calcutta | 4 | 0 | OR 51 |
Bay May in the sale ring
| Sale | Result | Bought by | Sold by |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 Tattersalls October, Book 3Lot 1828 · as a yearling | 5,500gnsVanessa Johnson | Vanessa Johnson | Baroda & Colbinstown Studs, Ireland |
The family at the sales — out of the same dam
| Foal | Sale | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Gaelic Secret2018 colt by Pearl Secret | 2021 Tattersalls FebruaryLot 232 · in training | 10,000gnsElm Farm Arabians |
| Secret Bear2019 colt by Pearl Secret | 2020 Tattersalls October, Book 3Lot 1714 · yearling | 7,000gnsGay Kelleway Racing |
| Gaelic Secret2018 colt by Pearl Secret | 2018 Tattersalls December FoalsLot 1365 · foal | 15,000gnsPaul Murphy |
| Robero2012 gelding by Piccolo | 2018 Tattersalls Autumn HITLot 1559 · in training | 13,000gnsJohn Farley |
| Dromiskin2016 filly by Dunaden | 2017 Tattersalls FebruaryLot 138 · yearling | Bought back |
| No Education2013 colt by Showcasing | 2016 Tattersalls Autumn HITLot 111 · in training | 35,000gnsMescall / Feane |
| 13 colt by Showcasing | 2015 Goffs UK Breeze Up SaleLot 71 · breeze-up | £30,000Bobby O'Ryan30000/Jo Hughes (PS) |
| No Education2013 colt by Showcasing | 2014 Goffs Sportsman'sLot 577 · yearling | €18,000Geoffrey Howson B/s |
| Robero2012 colt by Piccolo | 2012 Tattersalls December FoalsLot 359 · foal | 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.