La Bure
Foaled 2018 · by The Gurkha out of Way Of Light (Dylan Thomas)
Form 415 (latest on the right) · Flat · ran 13 Jul 20 – 5 Sep 20, last for J-C Rouget
| Date | Course & race | Trip | Going | Pos | OR | Jockey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Sep 20 | Craon (FR) ListedPrix Haras de Bouquetot () (2yo) (Turf) · 1m · Soft | 1m | Soft | 5/6 | – | Cristian Demuro |
| 6 Aug 20 | Deauville (FR)Prix la Course des Grandes Gueules (Maiden) (2yo Fillies) (Round Course) (Turf) · 7½f · Good | 7½f | Good | 1/9 | – | Mme Coralie Pacaut |
| 13 Jul 20 | Saint-Cloud (FR)Prix Bend'Or (Maiden) (Unraced 2yo) (Turf) · 6f · Good To Soft | 6f | Good To Soft | 4/7 | – | Mme Coralie Pacaut |
The Gurkha as a stallion
In our records: 137 runners, 77 winners (56%), 6 black-type winners, 9 more placed in black type. Runners foaled 2018–2024.
On the track himself: 6 runs, 3 wins — Group 1 winner (Poule d'Essai des Poulains (3yo Colts) (Straight) (Turf)).
His best
Best Of Lips Group 2 · Bahja Del Sol Group 3 · Luccia Listed OR 149 · Invite Listed OR 103 · Miramis Listed OR 103 · Big Everest Listed
The dam: Way Of Light by Dylan Thomas
She ran 7 times and won 1, best OR 70. Dam of 2 winners from 4 other runners.
Beaumont's Party bt out of the 2nd dam, by High Chaparral
Duchess Of France bt out of the 2nd dam, by Dylan Thomas
Minor Vamp bt out of the 2nd dam, by Hawk Wing
The dam’s other foals
| Horse | Runs | Wins | Best |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dakota Girl (IRE) 2021 filly · by Sioux Nation | 3 | 0 | – |
| Island Native (IRE) 2020 gelding · by Caravaggio | 32 | 4 | OR 75 |
| Nepalesian (IRE) 2019 gelding · by The Gurkha (full sibling) | 4 | 0 | OR 45 |
| Canford Light (IRE) 2017 gelding · by Canford Cliffs | 19 | 2 | OR 121 |
The family at the sales — out of the same dam
| Foal | Sale | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 colt by Sioux Nation | 2024 Goffs Autumn Yearling & HIT SaleLot 253 · yearling | Not sold |
| Island Native2020 gelding by Caravaggio | 2024 Tattersalls SeptemberLot 156 · in training | 12,000gnsAlessandro Marconi |
| Island Native2020 colt by Caravaggio | 2023 Tattersalls Autumn HITLot 1215 · in training | 20,000gnsThe Horse Watchers |
| Dakota Girl2021 filly by Sioux Nation | 2022 Goffs OrbyLot 293 · yearling | €43,000BBA Ireland |
| Island Native2020 colt by Caravaggio | 2021 Tattersalls Ireland SeptemberLot 366 · yearling | €24,000Heather Main Racing |
| Canford Light2017 gelding by Canford Cliffs | 2021 Goffs UK August SaleLot 22 · in training | £42,000Evan Williams |
| Canford Light2017 colt by Canford Cliffs | 2018 Tattersalls Ireland SeptemberLot 192 · yearling | Bought back |
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.