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Mercian Hymn
Foaled 2018 · by Siyouni out of Astronomy Domine (Galileo)
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14Runs
2Wins
42nd / 3rd
80Best OR
£12,015Prize money
Form 011/2375430 (latest on the right) · Flat · ran 25 Apr 21 – 23 Sep 22, last for Sir Mark Todd · current OR 73
| Date | Course & race | Trip | Going | Pos | OR | Jockey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Sep 22 | HaydockLee Thomas Christy Handicap · Class 5 · 1m6f · Good To Soft | 1m6f | Good To Soft | 11/14 | 73 | Ray Dawson |
| 2 Sep 22 | Kempton (AW)Eventmasters Handicap · Class 5 · 1m4f · Standard To Slow | 1m4f | Standard To Slow | 3/9 | 74 | Rob Hornby |
| 15 Aug 22 | WindsorRacing League On Sky Sports Racing Handicap · Class 4 · 1m3f99y · Good To Firm | 1m3f99y | Good To Firm | 4/6 | 76 | David Probert |
| 26 Jun 22 | WindsorFollow Us On Facebook At Vickers.Bet Handicap · Class 4 · 1m3f99y · Good To Firm | 1m3f99y | Good To Firm | 5/7 | 78 | Charles Bishop |
| 10 Jun 22 | GoodwoodWilliam Hill Play Responsibly Handicap · Class 4 · 1m3f218y · Soft | 1m3f218y | Soft | 7/8 | 80 | David Probert |
| 21 May 22 | Lingfield (AW)At The Races App Market Movers Handicap (AWT) · Class 4 · 1m4f · Standard | 1m4f | Standard | 3/6 | 80 | Charles Bishop |
| 25 Apr 22 | WindsorAt The Races App Form Study Handicap · Class 4 · 1m2f · Good To Firm | 1m2f | Good To Firm | 2/8 | 78 | David Probert |
| 17 Dec 21 | Kempton (AW)Unibet Casino Deposit 10 Get 40 Bonus Handicap · Class 5 · 1m3f219y · Standard To Slow | 1m3f219y | Standard To Slow | 1/8 | 69 | David Probert |
| 25 Nov 21 | Wolverhampton (AW)Read Katie Walsh On Betway Insider Handicap · Class 6 · 1m4f51y · Standard | 1m4f51y | Standard | 1/12 | 62 | David Probert |
| 27 Oct 21 | Kempton (AW)Unibet Casino Deposit 10 Get 40 Bonus Handicap · Class 5 · 1m · Standard To Slow | 1m | Standard To Slow | 12/13 | 67 | Charles Bishop |
| 7 Oct 21 | Chelmsford City (AW)Follow MansionBet On Twitter Handicap · Class 5 · 7f · Standard | 7f | Standard | 9/10 | 69 | David Probert |
| 10 Jun 21 | NottinghamMansionBet Proud To Support British Racing Maiden Stakes · Class 5 · 1m75y · Good To Firm | 1m75y | Good To Firm | 10/10 | – | Callum Shepherd |
Mercian Hymn2018
Siyouni
Astronomy Domine
Pivotal
Sichilla
Galileo
Platonic
Siyouni as a stallion
In our records: 1,000 runners, 528 winners (53%), 96 black-type winners including 13 at the top level, 100 more placed in black type. Runners foaled 2012–2024.
On the track himself: 12 runs, 4 wins — Group 1 winner (Prix Jean-Luc Lagardere (Grand Criterium) (Colts & Fillies)).
His best
St Mark's Basilica Group 1 OR 127 · Paddington Group 1 OR 125 · Sottsass Group 1 OR 119 · Tahiyra Group 1 OR 118 · Laurens Group 1 OR 117 · Ervedya Group 1 OR 115
The dam: Astronomy Domine by Galileo
She ran 1 time and won 0. Dam of 2 winners from 6 other runners.
Black type in the family
Pacifique Group 3 out of the 2nd dam, by Montjeu
English King Listed out of the 2nd dam, by Camelot
Prudenzia Listed out of the 2nd dam, by Dansili
Astronomy's Choice bt half-sibling, by Redoute's Choice
Pacifique Group 3 out of the 2nd dam, by Montjeu
English King Listed out of the 2nd dam, by Camelot
Prudenzia Listed out of the 2nd dam, by Dansili
Astronomy's Choice bt half-sibling, by Redoute's Choice
The dam’s other foals
| Horse | Runs | Wins | Best |
|---|---|---|---|
| Artemis Star (GB) 2024 colt · by Ardad | 5 | 0 | OR 75 |
| Pink Ticket (GB) 2021 filly · by Oasis Dream | 6 | 0 | OR 61 |
| Lordofthehorizon (FR) 2017 colt · by Dansili | 4 | 0 | – |
| Will of Iron (GB) 2016 colt · by Invincible Spirit | 3 | 0 | – |
| Ping Hai Treasure (IRE) 2015 gelding · by Oasis Dream | 25 | 2 | OR 80 |
| Astronomy's Choice (GB) bt 2014 filly · by Redoute's Choice | 5 | 1 | OR 95 |
Mercian Hymn in the sale ring
| Sale | Result | Bought by | Sold by |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 Tattersalls October, Book 2Lot 790 · as a yearling | 13,000gnsO J Bloodstock | O J Bloodstock | Watership Down Stud |
The family at the sales — out of the same dam
| Foal | Sale | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 colt by Ardad | 2026 Tattersalls Ireland September, Book 1Lot 253 · yearling | €37,000Outsider Bloodstock |
| 2025 colt by Ardad | 2025 Tattersalls December FoalsLot 1101 · foal | 27,000gnsApollo Bloodstock |
| Artemis Star2024 colt by Ardad | 2025 Tattersalls October, Book 3Lot 1363 · yearling | 18,000gnsWilliam R Muir |
| 2022 filly by Bated Breath | 2025 Arqana Breeding Stock SaleLot 585 · broodmare | €20,000Matt HOULDSWORTH |
| Pink Ticket2021 filly by Oasis Dream | 2025 Arqana February SaleLot 46 · in training | €32,000SARL Meridian International |
| Astronomy's Choice2014 mare by Redoute's Choice | 2025 Tattersalls December MaresLot 1602 · broodmare | 35,000gnsBBA Ireland |
| Pink Ticket2021 filly by Oasis Dream | 2024 Tattersalls Online SeptemberLot 75 · in training | 4,600gnsWinning Bloodstock |
| 2022 filly by Bated Breath | 2022 Tattersalls December FoalsLot 272 · foal | 38,000gnsTina Rau Bloodstock / Gestut Fahrhof |
| Pink Ticket2021 filly by Oasis Dream | 2022 Tattersalls October, Book 1Lot 355 · yearling | 80,000gnsEd Walker Racing |
| Ping Hai Treasure2015 colt by Oasis Dream | 2018 Arqana February SaleLot 245 · in training | €300,000STROUD COLEMAN BLOODSTOCK LIMITED |
| Ping Hai Treasure2015 colt by Oasis Dream | 2016 Arqana August Yearling SaleLot 165 · yearling | €300,000CHINA HORSE CLUB/MAYFAIR SPECULATORS/P & R DOYLE BLD |
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