Highfield Princess
Foaled 2017 · by Night Of Thunder out of Pure Illusion (Danehill)
€244,000Prize money
Form 14/22312516 (latest on the right) · Flat · ran 18 Jun 20 – 10 Dec 23, last for John Quinn · current OR 117
Group 1 won the Arc Prix Maurice de Gheest (3yo+) (Straight Course) (Turf) (2022)
Group 1 won the Coolmore Wootton Bassett Nunthorpe Stakes (Group 1) (British Champions Series) (2022)
Group 1 won the Al Basti Equiworld, Dubai Flying Five Stakes (Group 1) (2022)
Group 1 won the Prix de l'Abbaye de Longchamp Longines (2yo+) (Sprint Course) (Turf) (2023)
Group 2 won the 1895 Duke Of York Clipper Logistics Stakes (Group 2) (2022)
Group 2 won the King George Qatar Stakes (Group 2) (2023)
Listed won the Louis Roederer Queen Charlotte Fillies' Stakes (Fillies' & Mares' Listed) (2021)
| Date | Course & race | Trip | Going | Pos | OR | Jockey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Dec 23 | Sha Tin (HK) Group 1Longines Hong Kong Sprint (3yo+) (Course A) (Turf) · 6f · Good | 6f | Good | 6/10 | – | Jason Hart |
| 1 Oct 23 | Longchamp (FR) Group 1Prix de l'Abbaye de Longchamp Longines (2yo+) (Sprint Course) (Turf) · 5f · Good To Soft | 5f | Good To Soft | 1/18 | – | Jason Hart |
| 10 Sep 23 | Curragh Group 1Al Basti Equiworld, Dubai Flying Five Stakes (Group 1) · 5f · Good To Yielding | 5f | Good To Yielding | 5/10 | 117 | Jason Hart |
| 25 Aug 23 | York Group 1Coolmore Wootton Bassett Nunthorpe Stakes (Group 1) (British Champions Series) · Class 1 · 5f · Good To Firm | 5f | Good To Firm | 2/16 | 117 | Jason Hart |
| 4 Aug 23 | Goodwood Group 2King George Qatar Stakes (Group 2) · Class 1 · 5f · Good To Soft | 5f | Good To Soft | 1/11 | 117 | Jason Hart |
| 24 Jun 23 | Ascot Group 1Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee Stakes (Group 1) (British Champions Series) · Class 1 · 6f · Good To Firm | 6f | Good To Firm | 3/16 | 119 | Jason Hart |
| 20 Jun 23 | Ascot Group 1King's Stand Stakes (Group 1) (British Champions Series) · Class 1 · 5f · Good | 5f | Good | 2/17 | 119 | Jason Hart |
| 17 May 23 | York Group 21895 Duke Of York Clipper Stakes (Group 2) · Class 1 · 6f · Good | 6f | Good | 2/10 | 119 | Jason Hart |
| 5 Nov 22 | Keeneland (USA) Group 1Breeders' Cup Turf Sprint (3yo+) (Turf) · 5½f · Firm | 5½f | Firm | 4/14 | – | Jason Hart |
| 11 Sep 22 | Curragh Group 1Al Basti Equiworld, Dubai Flying Five Stakes (Group 1) · 5f · Soft | 5f | Soft | 1/19 | 120 | Jason Hart |
| 19 Aug 22 | York Group 1Coolmore Wootton Bassett Nunthorpe Stakes (Group 1) (British Champions Series) · Class 1 · 5f · Good To Firm | 5f | Good To Firm | 1/13 | 113 | Jason Hart |
| 7 Aug 22 | Deauville (FR) Group 1Arc Prix Maurice de Gheest (3yo+) (Straight Course) (Turf) · 6½f · Good To Soft | 6½f | Good To Soft | 1/14 | – | Jason Hart |
Night Of Thunder as a stallion
In our records: 604 runners, 375 winners (62%), 89 black-type winners including 14 at the top level, 54 more placed in black type. Runners foaled 2017–2024.
On the track himself: 11 runs, 4 wins — Group 1 winner (Qipco 2000 Guineas Stakes (206th Running) (British Champions Series) (Group 1)).
His best
Ombudsman Group 1 OR 132 · Bow Echo Group 1 OR 126 · Economics Group 1 OR 123 · Ten Bob Tony Group 1 OR 121 · Highfield Princess Group 1 OR 120 · Desert Flower Group 1 OR 117
The dam: Pure Illusion by Danehill
She ran 5 times and won 2, best OR 96. Dam of 5 winners from 6 other runners.
The dam’s other foals
| Horse | Runs | Wins | Best |
|---|---|---|---|
| Highfield Viking (GB) 2020 gelding · by Aclaim | 36 | 5 | OR 77 |
| Magic Act (IRE) 2016 gelding · by New Approach | 4 | 0 | OR 50 |
| Cardsharp (GB) Group 2 2015 gelding · by Lonhro | 49 | 7 | OR 111 |
| Irradiance (IRE) 2011 filly · by Ravens Pass | 5 | 1 | – |
| History Book (IRE) 2010 mare · by Raven's Pass | 11 | 2 | OR 89 |
| Ghost Army (IRE) 2009 gelding · by Elusive Quality | 14 | 2 | OR 91 |
Highfield Princess in the sale ring
| Sale | Result | Bought by | Sold by |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 Tattersalls December YearlingsLot 16 · as a yearling | Not sold (29,000gns) | – | Haras du Camp Benard, France |
The family at the sales — out of the same dam
| Foal | Sale | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Highfield Viking2020 colt by Aclaim | 2021 Tattersalls October, Book 3Lot 1441 · yearling | Bought back |
| Magic Act2016 gelding by New Approach | 2019 Tattersalls Autumn HITLot 457 · in training | 1,800gnsJanda Bloodstock |
| 2014 gelding by Lonhro | 2017 Goffs UK January SaleLot 52 · in training | £800Turlough O'Connor |
| History Book2010 mare by Raven's Pass | 2015 Tattersalls FebruaryLot 82 · broodmare | 25,000gns |
| History Book2010 mare by Raven's Pass | 2015 Tattersalls JulyLot 78 · broodmare | 21,000gns |
| Irradiance2011 filly by Raven'S Pass | 2014 Arqana Breeding Stock SaleLot 238 · broodmare | €31,000ROMDHANE Zied |
| 2008 mare by Street Cry | 2011 Tattersalls December MaresLot 1893 · broodmare | 18,000gnsGlobal Equine Group |
| 2008 filly by Street Cry | 2010 Goffs UK Lincoln Handicap SaleLot 76 · in training | £800O'byrne, J. |
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.