Montesilvano
Foaled 2020 · by Holy Roman Emperor out of Delicate Charm (High Chaparral)
€19,450Prize money
Form 6163/7 (latest on the right) · Flat · ran 28 Jun 22 – 4 Aug 23, last for Joseph Patrick O'Brien · current OR 96
bt placed in black-type company 1 time
| Date | Course & race | Trip | Going | Pos | OR | Jockey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Aug 23 | Goodwood Group 3Bonhams Thoroughbred Stakes (Group 3) · Class 1 · 1m · Soft | 1m | Soft | 7/7 | 96 | Sean Levey |
| 14 Aug 22 | Deauville (FR) Group 3Circus Maximus Prix Francois Boutin (2yo) (Straight Course) (Turf) · 7f · Good To Soft | 7f | Good To Soft | 3/5 | – | Shane Crosse |
| 1 Aug 22 | NaasIrish EBF Ballyhane Stakes (Median Auction Race) · 5f205y · Yielding | 5f205y | Yielding | 6/24 | – | Shane Crosse |
| 14 Jul 22 | LeopardstownIrish EBF Auction Series Maiden · 7f · Good | 7f | Good | 1/12 | – | Shane Crosse |
| 28 Jun 22 | RoscommonIrish EBF Auction Series Maiden · 7f76y · Soft To Heavy | 7f76y | Soft To Heavy | 6/9 | – | Shane Crosse |
Holy Roman Emperor as a stallion
In our records: 1,083 runners, 576 winners (53%), 80 black-type winners including 14 at the top level, 74 more placed in black type. Runners foaled 2008–2024.
On the track himself: 7 runs, 4 wins — Group 1 winner (Independent Waterford Wedgwood Phoenix Stakes (Entire Colts & Fillies)).
His best
Designs On Rome Group 1 OR 128 · Beauty Only Group 1 OR 127 · Homecoming Queen Group 1 OR 120 · Romanised Group 1 OR 119 · Rich Tapestry Group 1 OR 117 · Morandi Group 1 OR 116
The dam: Delicate Charm by High Chaparral
No runs on our British and Irish records (unraced, or raced abroad). Dam of 3 winners from 5 other runners.
The dam’s other foals
| Horse | Runs | Wins | Best |
|---|---|---|---|
| Venturing (IRE) 2023 gelding · by Holy Roman Emperor (full sibling) | 8 | 0 | OR 66 |
| Figlio D'arte (IRE) 2018 gelding · by Fastnet Rock | 9 | 0 | OR 58 |
| Numerian (IRE) Group 2 2016 gelding · by Holy Roman Emperor (full sibling) | 45 | 6 | OR 111 |
| Too Precious (IRE) 2015 filly · by Holy Roman Emperor (full sibling) | 13 | 4 | OR 90 |
| Song Of Love (IRE) 2012 gelding · by Fastnet Rock | 44 | 6 | OR 86 |
Montesilvano in the sale ring
| Sale | Result | Bought by | Sold by |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 Goffs February SaleLot 89 · as a in training | Bought back (€3,000) | – | Mount Richard Stud |
| 2024 Arqana February SaleLot 65 · as a in training | €5,000SARL Imperial Bloodstock | SARL Imperial Bloodstock | Botti |
The family at the sales — out of the same dam
| Foal | Sale | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Too Precious2015 horse by Holy Roman Emperor | 2019 Goffs November Breeding Stock SaleLot 863 · broodmare | €11,500Ana O Brien |
| 2013 filly by Zoffany | 2017 Goffs November Breeding Stock SaleLot 807 · broodmare | Not sold |
| 2014 colt by Zoffany | 2015 Goffs OrbyLot 121 · 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.