Barn Owl
Foaled 2018 · by Frankel out of Thistle Bird (Selkirk)
Form 213/7700650 (latest on the right) · Flat, Hurdle · ran 18 Jul 20 – 18 Oct 22, last for Gary Moore · current OR 75
| Date | Course & race | Trip | Going | Pos | OR | Jockey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Oct 22 | Kempton (AW)Unibet 3 Uniboosts A Day Handicap · Class 4 · 1m3f219y · Standard To Slow | 1m3f219y | Standard To Slow | 13/13 | 75 | Rhys Clutterbuck |
| 11 Oct 22 | HuntingdonRacing TV Novices' Hurdle (GBB Race) · Class 4 · 1m7f171y · Good | 1m7f171y | Good | 5/8 | – | Jamie Moore |
| 25 Sep 22 | Epsom DownsDarby Dennis Apprentices' Derby Handicap · Class 4 · 1m4f6y · Good | 1m4f6y | Good | 6/8 | 80 | Rhys Clutterbuck |
| 21 Aug 22 | SandownSky Bet Sunday Series Stayers Handicap · Class 3 · 1m6f · Good | 1m6f | Good | 12/12 | 85 | Rhys Clutterbuck |
| 7 May 22 | AscotRoyal Ascot Local Schools Art Competition Handicap · Class 3 · 1m4f · Good | 1m4f | Good | 16/16 | 88 | Hector Crouch |
| 6 Apr 22 | Lingfield (AW)Betway Handicap · Class 3 · 1m4f · Standard | 1m4f | Standard | 7/7 | 90 | Rhys Clutterbuck |
| 26 Feb 22 | Lingfield (AW) Group 3Betway Winter Derby Stakes (Group 3) (All-Weather Championships Fast-Track Qualifier) · Class 1 · 1m2f · Standard | 1m2f | Standard | 7/7 | 91 | Rhys Clutterbuck |
| 22 Sep 21 | Kempton (AW)Follow MansionBet On Twitter Handicap · Class 3 · 1m2f219y · Standard To Slow | 1m2f219y | Standard To Slow | 3/5 | 91 | James Doyle |
| 28 Aug 21 | BeverleyWilliam Hill Silver Cup Handicap · Class 2 · 1m2f · Good To Firm | 1m2f | Good To Firm | 1/5 | 84 | P J McDonald |
| 9 Aug 21 | RiponFollow RiponRaces On Twitter Handicap · Class 4 · 1m4f10y · Good To Soft | 1m4f10y | Good To Soft | 2/5 | 84 | James Doyle |
| 21 Jul 21 | SandownSandown Park Breeders' Day September 15 Handicap · Class 3 · 1m1f209y · Good To Firm | 1m1f209y | Good To Firm | 2/8 | 84 | James Doyle |
| 2 Jun 21 | RiponTitanium Racing Club Novice Stakes · Class 5 · 1m2f190y · Good To Firm | 1m2f190y | Good To Firm | 1/4 | 82 | Kieran Shoemark |
Frankel as a stallion
In our records: 944 runners, 609 winners (65%), 186 black-type winners including 47 at the top level, 120 more placed in black type. Runners foaled 2014–2024.
On the track himself: 14 runs, 14 wins — Group 1 winner (Dubai Dewhurst Stakes (Group 1)).
His best
Cracksman Group 1 OR 130 · Mostahdaf Group 1 OR 128 · Adayar Group 1 OR 127 · Item Group 1 OR 126 · Benvenuto Cellini Group 1 OR 123 · Minnie Hauk Group 1 OR 123
The dam: Thistle Bird by Selkirk
She ran 20 times and won 8, best OR 114 — Group 1 winner. Dam of 6 winners from 6 other runners.
Old Guard Grade 2 out of the 2nd dam, by Notnowcato
Epictetus Group 3 half-sibling, by Kingman
Jumbly Group 3 half-sibling, by Gleneagles
Mccreery Group 3 out of the 2nd dam, by Big Bad Bob
The dam’s other foals
| Horse | Runs | Wins | Best |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gavriel (GB) 2023 colt · by Frankel (full sibling) | 6 | 2 | OR 101 |
| Burrito (GB) 2021 gelding · by Lope De Vega | 4 | 3 | OR 97 |
| Epictetus (IRE) Group 3 2020 gelding · by Kingman | 41 | 4 | OR 113 |
| Jumbly (GB) Group 3 2019 mare · by Gleneagles | 16 | 4 | OR 105 |
| Bullfinch (GB) 2017 colt · by Kodiac | 5 | 3 | OR 103 |
| Thorn (GB) 2016 gelding · by Dansili | 28 | 3 | OR 109 |
Barn Owl in the sale ring
| Sale | Result | Bought by | Sold by |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 Tattersalls Autumn HITLot 723 · as a in training | 75,000gnsG L Moore Racing | G L Moore Racing | Barton Sales |
The family at the sales — out of the same dam
| Foal | Sale | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Epictetus2020 gelding by Kingman | 2025 Tattersalls Autumn HITLot 552 · in training | Bought back |
| Epictetus2020 gelding by Kingman | 2024 Tattersalls Autumn HITLot 1063 · in training | 80,000gnsJamie Osborne |
| Jumbly2019 filly by Gleneagles | 2022 Tattersalls December MaresLot 1914 · broodmare | 1,250,000gnsMV Magnier / Joseph O'Brien |
| Thorn2016 gelding by Dansili | 2022 Tattersalls JulyLot 725 · in training | 2,500gnsPaolo Favero |
| Bullfinch2017 colt by Kodiac | 2020 Tattersalls Autumn HITLot 1100 · in training | 370,000gnsChris Waller Racing |
| Thorn2016 gelding by Dansili | 2019 Tattersalls JulyLot 682 · in training | 20,000gnsP Hiatt |
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.