Witness Stand
Foaled 2021 · by Expert Eye out of Respondez (Oasis Dream)
Form 0/082636524 (latest on the right) · Flat · ran 30 Jun 23 – 9 Oct 26, last for Dr Richard Newland · current OR 111
Group 2 won the HKJC World Pool Lennox Stakes (Group 2) (2025)
Listed won the Dubai Duty Free Cup Stakes (Listed) (Str) (2024)
| Date | Course & race | Trip | Going | Pos | OR | Jockey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Oct 26 | Newmarket Group 2Thoroughbred Industry Employee Awards Challenge Stakes (Group 2) · Class 1 · 7f · Good | 7f | Good | 4/6 | 111 | Kieran Shoemark |
| 3 Oct 26 | Redcar ListedJohn Smith's Ebf Stallions Guisborough Stakes (Listed Race) · Class 1 · 7f · Good | 7f | Good | 2/8 | 111 | Paul Mulrennan |
| 12 Sep 26 | Doncaster Group 2Betfred Park Stakes (Group 2) · Class 1 · 7f · Good | 7f | Good | 5/8 | 111 | Marco Ghiani |
| 15 Aug 26 | Newbury Group 2Visit Malta Hungerford Stakes (Group 2) · Class 1 · 7f · Good To Firm | 7f | Good To Firm | 6/9 | 111 | Saffie Osborne |
| 28 Jul 26 | Goodwood Group 2Hkjc World Pool Lennox Stakes (Group 2) · Class 1 · 7f · Good | 7f | Good | 3/8 | 111 | Kieran Shoemark |
| 11 Jul 26 | Chester ListedRaymond & Kathleen Corbett Memorial City Plate Stakes (Listed) · Class 1 · 7f1y · Good | 7f1y | Good | 6/9 | 111 | Jack Doughty |
| 6 Jun 26 | Epsom Downs Group 3Betfred Tattenham Corner Stakes (Group 3) · Class 1 · 7f · Good To Soft | 7f | Good To Soft | 2/8 | 108 | Billy Loughnane |
| 6 Mar 26 | Meydan (UAE) Group 3Ras Al Khor Sponsored By Emaar (Turf) · 7f · Good | 7f | Good | 8/13 | 109 | Pat Dobbs |
| 23 Jan 26 | Meydan (UAE) Group 2Al Fahidi Fort Presented By Longines (Turf) · 7f · Good | 7f | Good | 15/15 | 115 | Hollie Doyle |
| 18 Oct 25 | Ascot Group 1Qipco British Champions Sprint Stakes (Group 1) · Class 1 · 6f · Good | 6f | Good | 18/19 | 117 | Colin Keane |
| 5 Oct 25 | Longchamp (FR) Group 1Qatar Prix de la Foret (3yo+) (New Course) (Turf) · 7f · Very Soft | 7f | Very Soft | 12/16 | – | Hollie Doyle |
| 16 Aug 25 | Newbury Group 2Visit Malta Hungerford Stakes (Group 2) · Class 1 · 7f · Good To Firm | 7f | Good To Firm | 2/10 | 118 | Billy Loughnane |
Expert Eye as a stallion
In our records: 203 runners, 94 winners (46%), 5 black-type winners, 5 more placed in black type. Runners foaled 2020–2024.
On the track himself: 10 runs, 5 wins — Group 1 winner (Breeders' Cup Mile (3yo+) (Turf)).
His best
Witness Stand Group 2 OR 118 · Snellen Group 3 OR 108 · Juniper Berries Group 3 OR 93 · Entrancement Group 3 OR 89 · Beset Listed OR 106 · Lavender Hill Mob bt OR 127
The dam: Respondez by Oasis Dream
She ran 2 times and won 0. Dam of 3 winners from 6 other runners.
Prohibit Group 1 out of the 2nd dam, by Oasis Dream
Emergency Listed out of the 2nd dam, by Dr Fong
Prior Warning Listed out of the 2nd dam, by Barathea
The dam’s other foals
| Horse | Runs | Wins | Best |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clipstone (GB) 2023 gelding · by Ardad | 5 | 0 | OR 50 |
| Sharp Riposte (GB) 2019 colt · by Bated Breath | 5 | 1 | OR 79 |
| Catherine Bay (GB) 2017 filly · by Hot Streak | 3 | 0 | – |
| Capla Gilda (GB) 2016 filly · by Compton Place | 26 | 8 | OR 72 |
| Armed Response (GB) 2015 gelding · by Sepoy | 11 | 3 | OR 85 |
| Crucial Response (GB) 2014 colt · by Pivotal | 3 | 0 | – |
Witness Stand in the sale ring
| Sale | Result | Bought by | Sold by |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 Tattersalls December FoalsLot 1136 · as a foal | 80,000gnsJoe Foley | Joe Foley | Trickledown Stud |
| 2023 Tattersalls Autumn HITLot 566 · as a in training | Bought back (90,000gns) | – | Dullingham Park |
| 2024 Tattersalls Autumn HITLot 274 · as a in training | 100,000gnsHowson & Houldsworth / Jamie Insole | Howson & Houldsworth / Jamie Insole | Barton Sales |
The family at the sales — out of the same dam
| Foal | Sale | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Clipstone2023 colt by Ardad | 2024 Tattersalls October, Book 2Lot 1105 · yearling | 32,000gnsEdward de Giles |
| Clipstone2023 colt by Ardad | 2023 Tattersalls December FoalsLot 1146 · foal | 34,000gnsYeomanstown Stud |
| Sharp Riposte2019 colt by Bated Breath | 2021 Tattersalls Autumn HITLot 357 · in training | 25,000gnsMenahi Almutairi |
| Sharp Riposte2019 colt by Bated Breath | 2020 Tattersalls October, Book 2Lot 1147 · yearling | 42,000gnsGlobal Equine |
| Catherine Bay2017 filly by Hot Streak | 2020 Tattersalls AugustLot 532 · in training | 800gnsSologaloppo |
| Sharp Riposte2019 colt by Bated Breath | 2019 Tattersalls December FoalsLot 748 · foal | 38,000gnsColbinstown Stud |
| Catherine Bay2017 filly by Hot Streak | 2018 Goffs UK PremierLot 191 · yearling | £16,000Henry Candy |
| Capla Gilda2016 filly by Compton Place | 2018 Tattersalls Autumn HITLot 1093 · in training | 20,000gnsRichard Ryan |
| Armed Response2015 colt by Sepoy | 2016 Goffs UK PremierLot 387 · yearling | Bought back |
| Armed Response2015 colt by Sepoy | 2015 Tattersalls December FoalsLot 1206 · foal | 44,000gnsSilverdale Farm |
| Crucial Response2014 colt by Pivotal | 2014 Tattersalls December FoalsLot 1063 · foal | 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.