Popular Verdict
Foaled 2018 · by Lope De Vega out of Popular (Oasis Dream)
Form 86 (latest on the right) · Flat · ran 21 Jun 20 – 9 Jul 20, last for D K Weld
| Date | Course & race | Trip | Going | Pos | OR | Jockey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Jul 20 | NavanIrish Stallion Farms EBF (C & G) Maiden (Plus 10) · 1m · Yielding To Soft | 1m | Yielding To Soft | 6/6 | – | Oisin Orr |
| 21 Jun 20 | LeopardstownIrish Stallion Farms EBF (C & G) Maiden · 7f · Good | 7f | Good | 8/10 | – | Oisin Orr |
Lope De Vega as a stallion
In our records: 1,201 runners, 721 winners (60%), 157 black-type winners including 28 at the top level, 134 more placed in black type. Runners foaled 2012–2024.
On the track himself: 9 runs, 4 wins — Group 1 winner (Poule D'Essai Des Poulains (3yo Colts) (Turf)).
His best
Mengli Khan Grade 1 OR 154 · Almaqam Group 1 OR 125 · Santa Ana Lane Group 1 OR 124 · Shadow Of Light Group 1 OR 120 · Phoenix Of Spain Group 1 OR 120 · Belardo Group 1 OR 119
The dam: Popular by Oasis Dream
She ran 7 times and won 1, best OR 82. Dam of 4 winners from 5 other runners.
Midday Group 1 out of the 2nd dam, by Oasis Dream
Hot Snap Group 3 out of the 2nd dam, by Pivotal
Sun Maiden Group 3 out of the 2nd dam, by Frankel
In Favour bt half-sibling, by Frankel
Midsummer Sun bt out of the 2nd dam, by Monsun
The dam’s other foals
| Horse | Runs | Wins | Best |
|---|---|---|---|
| Los Marinos (IRE) 2023 colt · by Zarak | 4 | 1 | – |
| Marinaleda (FR) 2022 filly · by Recoletos | 8 | 1 | OR 80 |
| Sniper's Eye (FR) 2020 gelding · by Expert Eye | 10 | 2 | OR 82 |
| In Favour (GB) bt 2016 horse · by Frankel | 18 | 1 | OR 99 |
| Involve (GB) 2014 gelding · by Dansili | 7 | 0 | OR 91 |
Popular Verdict in the sale ring
| Sale | Result | Bought by | Sold by |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 Tattersalls AugustLot 438 · as a in training | 7,000gnsMohammad Abushaibah | Mohammad Abushaibah | Juddmonte Farms |
The family at the sales — out of the same dam
| Foal | Sale | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 colt by Recoletos | 2026 Tattersalls Ireland September, Book 1Lot 16 · yearling | €45,000Highflyer Bloodstock / Eve Johnson-Houghton |
| 2025 colt by Recoletos | 2025 Goffs November Foal SaleLot 928 · foal | €17,000Coole House Farm |
| Los Marinos2023 colt by Zarak | 2024 Arqana October Yearling SaleLot 162 · yearling | €66,000MAB Agency |
| Sniper's Eye2020 gelding by Expert Eye | 2024 Tattersalls Autumn HITLot 1039 · in training | 3,000gnsSuliman Bloodstock |
| Sniper's Eye2020 colt by Expert Eye | 2022 Arqana Breeze Up SaleLot 43 · breeze-up | €160,000BLANDFORD BLOODSTOCK LTD |
| Sniper's Eye2020 colt by Expert Eye | 2021 Arqana October Yearling SaleLot 94 · yearling | €50,000HAYFIELD STABLES |
| Sniper's Eye2020 colt by Expert Eye | 2020 Arqana Breeding Stock SaleLot 368 · broodmare | €7,000ARCADIA ELEVAGE |
| In Favour2016 colt by Frankel | 2019 Tattersalls Autumn HITLot 303 · in training | 70,000gnsLuke Comer |
| Involve2014 colt by Dansili | 2017 Goffs UK Spring HIT SaleLot 677 · in training | £18,000Kim Bailey |
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.