Sunflower
Foaled 2013 · by Dutch Art out of Swan Wings (Bahamian Bounty)
Every foal out of Sunflower (GB) that has run in Britain or Ireland since 2005, youngest first.
| Horse | Runs | Wins | Best |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ours De Soleil (GB) 2023 filly · by Kodi Bear | 1 | 0 | – |
| Helianthus (GB) 2020 gelding · by Aclaim | 10 | 0 | OR 45 |
| Botanist (GB) 2019 gelding · by Bated Breath | 7 | 1 | OR 77 |
Form 16/0589 (latest on the right) · Flat · ran 7 Sep 15 – 30 Sep 16, last for Andrew Balding · current OR 92
| Date | Course & race | Trip | Going | Pos | OR | Jockey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Sep 16 | AscotOriginal Harrogate Water Handicap · Class 2 · 6f · Good | 6f | Good | 9/10 | 92 | Oisin Murphy |
| 7 Sep 16 | Doncaster ListedVIP Premium Vaping & E-Liquids Scarbrough Stakes (Listed) · Class 1 · 5f · Good To Soft | 5f | Good To Soft | 8/9 | 93 | James Doyle |
| 6 Aug 16 | AscotDubai Duty Free Shergar Cup Sprint (Handicap) · Class 2 · 6f · Good To Firm | 6f | Good To Firm | 5/10 | 95 | Martin Harley |
| 14 May 16 | Newbury ListedToronado Carnarvon Stakes (Listed) · Class 1 · 6f8y · Good | 6f8y | Good | 10/10 | – | David Probert |
| 26 Sep 15 | Newmarket Group 1Connolly's Red Mills Cheveley Park Stakes (Fillies' Group 1) · Class 1 · 6f · Good | 6f | Good | 6/8 | – | David Probert |
| 7 Sep 15 | WindsorAwesome Biscuits Maiden Fillies' Stakes (Plus 10) (Div 2) · Class 5 · 6f · Good | 6f | Good | 1/10 | – | David Probert |
Dutch Art as a stallion
In our records: 612 runners, 366 winners (60%), 40 black-type winners including 5 at the top level, 31 more placed in black type. Runners foaled 2009–2022.
On the track himself: 10 runs, 4 wins — Group 1 winner (Darley Prix Morny (Colts & Fillies)).
His best
Slade Power Group 1 OR 120 · Starman Group 1 OR 119 · Garswood Group 1 OR 117 · Mabs Cross Group 1 OR 115 · Saqr Group 1 · Dutch Connection Group 2 OR 116
The dam: Swan Wings by Bahamian Bounty
She ran 9 times and won 1, best OR 91. Dam of 3 winners from 4 other runners.
Life of Riley bt half-sibling, by Showcasing
Texas Gold I bt out of the 2nd dam, by Cadeaux Genereux
The dam’s other foals
| Horse | Runs | Wins | Best |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life of Riley (GB) bt 2016 colt · by Showcasing | 9 | 1 | OR 101 |
| Timssaah (GB) 2015 gelding · by Showcasing | 4 | 0 | OR 65 |
| Battered (GB) 2014 gelding · by Foxwedge | 25 | 3 | OR 99 |
| Dutch Garden (GB) 2012 gelding · by Fastnet Rock | 7 | 2 | OR 78 |
Sunflower in the sale ring
| Sale | Result | Bought by | Sold by |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 Tattersalls December MaresLot 2256 · as a broodmare · in foal to Sergei Prokofiev (CAN) | Not sold | – | New England Stud |
The family at the sales — out of the same dam
| Foal | Sale | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Battered2014 gelding by Foxwedge | 2020 Tattersalls Autumn HITLot 1006 · in training | 1,500gnsNick Bell |
| Life of Riley2016 colt by Showcasing | 2018 Tattersalls Autumn HITLot 584 · in training | 105,000gnsAdbullatif Saad A Al-Muslamani / H Kobeissi |
| Timssaah2015 gelding by Showcasing | 2018 Tattersalls JulyLot 346 · in training | 2,000gnsSouthfields Stables |
| Life of Riley2016 colt by Showcasing | 2017 Tattersalls October, Book 2Lot 897 · yearling | 60,000gns |
| Battered2014 gelding by Foxwedge | 2017 Tattersalls Autumn HITLot 665 · in training | 200,000gnsSackvilleDonald |
| Timssaah2015 colt by Showcasing | 2016 Tattersalls October, Book 2Lot 1099 · yearling | 115,000gnsOliver St Lawrence Bloodstock |
| Battered2014 colt by Foxwedge | 2015 Tattersalls October, Book 2Lot 1357 · yearling | 45,000gns |
| Dutch Garden2012 colt by Fastnet Rock | 2013 Tattersalls October, Book 2Lot 894 · yearling | 38,000gnsJC Fretwell Racing |
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.