Hard One To Please
Foaled 2019 · by Fast Company out of Alyssum (New Approach)
Form 1/619/222/654 (latest on the right) · Flat · ran 21 Aug 22 – 21 Sep 25, last for Annike Bye Hansen · current OR 104
Group 3 won the Stockholm Cup International (3yo+) (Turf) (2022)
Group 3 won the Marit Sveaas Minnelop (3yo+) (Turf) (2023)
| Date | Course & race | Trip | Going | Pos | OR | Jockey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Sep 25 | Bro Park (SWE) Group 3Stockholm Cup International (3yo+) (Turf) · 1m4f · Good | 1m4f | Good | 4/11 | – | Oliver Wilson |
| 24 Aug 25 | Ovrevoll (NOR) Group 3Marit Sveaas Minnelop (3yo+) (Turf) · 1m1f · Good | 1m1f | Good | 5/8 | – | Nikolaj Stott |
| 24 May 25 | Klampenborg (DEN) Group 3De 5 Stjerner Scandinavian Open Championship (3yo+) (Turf) · 1m4f · Good | 1m4f | Good | 6/8 | – | Elione Chaves |
| 15 Sep 24 | Bro Park (SWE) Group 3Stockholm Cup International (3yo+) (Turf) · 1m4f · Good | 1m4f | Good | 2/12 | – | Elione Chaves |
| 25 Aug 24 | Ovrevoll (NOR) Group 3Marit Sveaas Minnelop (3yo+) (Turf) · 1m1f · Soft | 1m1f | Soft | 2/12 | – | Elione Chaves |
| 25 May 24 | Klampenborg (DEN) Group 3De 5 Stjerner Scandinavian Open Championship (3yo+) (Turf) · 1m4f · Good To Soft | 1m4f | Good To Soft | 2/10 | – | Elione Chaves |
| 17 Sep 23 | Bro Park (SWE) Group 3Stockholm Cup International (3yo+) (Turf) · 1m4f · Good | 1m4f | Good | 9/10 | – | Frankie Dettori |
| 20 Aug 23 | Ovrevoll (NOR) Group 3Marit Sveaas Minnelop (3yo+) (Turf) · 1m1f · Soft | 1m1f | Soft | 1/10 | – | Sandro De Paiva |
| 4 Aug 23 | Goodwood Group 3L'Ormarins King's Plate Glorious Stakes (Group 3) · Class 1 · 1m3f218y · Good To Soft | 1m3f218y | Good To Soft | 6/7 | 104 | Jim Crowley |
| 18 Sep 22 | Bro Park (SWE) Group 3Stockholm Cup International (3yo+) (Turf) · 1m4f · Good | 1m4f | Good | 1/15 | – | Pat Cosgrave |
| 21 Aug 22 | Ovrevoll (NOR)Norskt Derby (Conditions) (3yo) (Turf) · 1m4f · Good | 1m4f | Good | 1/13 | – | Jacob Johansen |
Fast Company as a stallion
In our records: 518 runners, 246 winners (47%), 25 black-type winners including 4 at the top level, 17 more placed in black type. Runners foaled 2012–2021.
On the track himself: 3 runs, 2 wins — Group 3 winner (Tattersalls Millions Acomb Stakes (Gp3)).
His best
Light Infantry Man Group 1 OR 120 · Jet Setting Group 1 OR 120 · Splendent Group 1 OR 92 · Robert Bruce Group 1 · Make Good Group 2 OR 131 · Safe Voyage Group 2 OR 116
The dam: Alyssum by New Approach
She ran 4 times and won 0, best OR 73. Dam of 1 winner from 3 other runners.
Alanza Group 3 out of the 2nd dam, by Dubai Destination
Alonsoa Listed out of the 2nd dam, by Raven's Pass
Dandy Alys bt half-sibling, by Dandy Man
The dam’s other foals
| Horse | Runs | Wins | Best |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sweet Run (IRE) 2021 filly · by Camacho | 1 | 0 | – |
| Dandy Alys (IRE) bt 2020 filly · by Dandy Man | 10 | 1 | OR 97 |
| California Poppy (IRE) 2018 filly · by Starspangledbanner | 9 | 0 | OR 69 |
Hard One To Please in the sale ring
| Sale | Result | Bought by | Sold by |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 Goffs Sportsman'sLot 492 · as a yearling | €8,000Meadowview Stables | Meadowview Stables | Lodge Park Stud |
| 2021 Tattersalls Guineas Breeze-UpLot 233 · as a breeze-up | 80,000gnsWalter M Buick | Walter M Buick | Meadowview Stables, Ireland |
The family at the sales — out of the same dam
| Foal | Sale | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 filly by U S Navy Flag | 2024 Goffs Orby, Book 2Lot 590 · yearling | €22,000Millennium Stud |
| Sweet Run2021 filly by Camacho | 2022 Tattersalls October, Book 3Lot 1571 · yearling | 105,000gnsDavid Redvers |
| Dandy Alys2020 filly by Dandy Man | 2022 Tattersalls December MaresLot 1784 · broodmare | 165,000gnsA C Elliott, Agent |
| California Poppy2018 filly by Starspangledbanner | 2022 Goffs February SaleLot 537 · in training | €5,500Pat Murphy |
| California Poppy2018 horse by Starspangledbanner | 2022 Goffs November Breeding Stock SaleLot 1051 · broodmare | €68,000Howson & Houldsworth B/S |
| Dandy Alys2020 filly by Dandy Man | 2021 Tattersalls Ireland SeptemberLot 390 · yearling | €45,000A C Elliott, Agent / R Beckett |
| California Poppy2018 filly by Starspangledbanner | 2019 Tattersalls October, Book 3Lot 1412 · yearling | 70,000gnsEdward Lynam |
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.