Big Everest
Foaled 2018 · by The Gurkha out of Long Face (Whywhywhy)
Form 1/5 (latest on the right) · Flat · ran 13 Nov 22 – 15 Jul 23, last for Christophe Clement
Listed won the Artie Schiller Stakes () (Turf) (2022)
| Date | Course & race | Trip | Going | Pos | OR | Jockey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Jul 23 | Saratoga (USA) Group 3Kelso Stakes (4yo+) (Inner Turf) · 1m · Firm | 1m | Firm | 5/7 | – | Joel Rosario |
| 13 Nov 22 | Aqueduct (USA) ListedArtie Schiller Stakes () (Turf) · 1m · Yielding | 1m | Yielding | 1/6 | – | Joel Rosario |
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: Long Face by Whywhywhy
She ran 7 times and won 0 — placed in black type. Dam of 3 winners from 6 other runners.
True Quality I Group 2 out of the 2nd dam, by Elusive Quality
Wanisa Group 2 half-sibling, by Blockchain
Discernable Listed out of the 2nd dam, by Elusive Quality
The dam’s other foals
| Horse | Runs | Wins | Best |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wanisa (BHR) Group 2 2022 filly · by Blockchain | 1 | 1 | – |
| Raheeba (BHR) 2020 filly · by Nathaniel | 1 | 0 | – |
| Juan Bermudez (GB) 2019 gelding · by Nathaniel | 32 | 6 | OR 115 |
| Ya Beauty (GB) 2017 mare · by Muhaarar | 3 | 0 | – |
| Salam Zayed (GB) 2016 gelding · by Exceed and Excel | 22 | 2 | OR 75 |
| Grand Daddy (GB) 2015 gelding · by Scat Daddy | 4 | 0 | – |
Big Everest in the sale ring
| Sale | Result | Bought by | Sold by |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 Tattersalls December FoalsLot 772 · as a foal | 47,000gnsPeter & Ross Doyle Bloodstock | Peter & Ross Doyle Bloodstock | Newsells Park Stud Ltd. |
| 2019 Tattersalls October, Book 2Lot 1129 · as a yearling | Bought back (72,000gns) | – | Kildaragh Stud, Ireland (Agent) |
| 2020 Arqana Breeze Up SaleLot 276 · as a breeze-up | €286,000Stephen HILLEN | Stephen HILLEN | Glending Stables |
The family at the sales — out of the same dam
| Foal | Sale | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Juan Bermudez2019 gelding by Nathaniel | 2023 Tattersalls JulyLot 820 · in training | 25,000gnsAvon Racing |
| Juan Bermudez2019 colt by Nathaniel | 2020 Tattersalls October, Book 2Lot 948 · yearling | 115,000gnsJohn & Jake Warren |
| Juan Bermudez2019 colt by Nathaniel | 2019 Tattersalls December FoalsLot 719 · foal | 45,000gnsBertrand Le Metayer Bloodstock |
| Ya Beauty2017 filly by Muhaarar | 2018 Tattersalls October, Book 1Lot 460 · yearling | 85,000gnsBBA Ireland |
| Salam Zayed2016 colt by Exceed And Excel | 2018 Tattersalls Autumn HITLot 1409 · in training | 15,000gnsRichard Ryan / Ian Williams |
| Salam Zayed2016 colt by Exceed And Excel | 2017 Arqana August Yearling SaleLot 23 · yearling | €130,000SAM SANGSTER BLOODSTOCK |
| Grand Daddy2015 colt by Scat Daddy | 2016 Arqana August Yearling SaleLot 53 · yearling | €200,000CHANTILLY BLOODSTOCK AGENCY |
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.