Whispering Hopes
Foaled 2020 · by Estidhkaar out of Grandegrandegrande (High Chaparral)
Form 23F6/08374P (latest on the right) · Flat, Hurdle · ran 23 May 23 – 9 Nov 26, last for Liam Lennon · current OR 88
| Date | Course & race | Trip | Going | Pos | OR | Jockey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Nov 26 | Punchestown (IRE)Matchbook Betting Exchange Handicap Hurdle · 2m4½f · Good To Yielding | 2m4½f | Good To Yielding | PU/22 | 88 | Kieren Buckley |
| 10 Oct 26 | Fairyhouse (IRE)Irish Stallion Farms EBF Mares Maiden Hurdle · 2m · Good | 2m | Good | 4/12 | 91 | Kieren Buckley |
| 18 Sep 26 | Downpatrick (IRE)MB McGrady And Co Chartered Accountants Handicap Hurdle (Div I) · 2m2f · Good | 2m2f | Good | 7/12 | 93 | Mr E P Powell |
| 12 Apr 26 | Down RoyalCarsena Bloodstock Mares Maiden Hurdle · 2m3f170y · Good | 2m3f170y | Good | 3/15 | 95 | Mr E P Powell |
| 17 Mar 26 | Down RoyalBluegrass Relite Maiden Hurdle · 2m1f105y · Yielding | 2m1f105y | Yielding | 8/19 | 100 | Mr E P Powell |
| 20 Jan 26 | Down RoyalMolson Coors Beverage Company Maiden Hurdle · 2m1f33y · Yielding To Soft | 2m1f33y | Yielding To Soft | 14/20 | 102 | Mr E P Powell |
| 10 Oct 25 | DownpatrickNorthern Ireland On Course Bookmakers Association Novice Handicap Hurdle · 2m1f65y · Yielding | 2m1f65y | Yielding | 6/6 | 104 | Jack Kennedy |
| 24 Sep 25 | PerthBet With The Dewhurst Ring Handicap Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m47y · Good | 2m47y | Good | F/8 | 110 | Danny Gilligan |
| 20 Aug 25 | SligoSligo Plumb Centre Mares Maiden Hurdle · 2m1f111y · Good | 2m1f111y | Good | 3/16 | 104 | Jack Kennedy |
| 7 Aug 25 | SligoMartin Reilly Hyundai Mares Maiden Hurdle · 2m1f193y · Good | 2m1f193y | Good | 2/7 | 101 | Jack Kennedy |
| 3 Jul 25 | BellewstownMcNallys Pharmacy Apprentice Handicap (0-60) · 1m6f109y · Good | 1m6f109y | Good | 7/10 | 55 | Julian Pietropaolo |
| 7 Jun 25 | NavanCusack Hotel Group Family Raceday July 13th Handicap (0-60) · 1m5f · Good | 1m5f | Good | 10/20 | 57 | Chris Hayes |
Estidhkaar as a stallion
In our records: 113 runners, 44 winners (39%), 1 black-type winner, 2 more placed in black type. Runners foaled 2018–2023.
On the track himself: 10 runs, 4 wins — Group 2 winner (666bet Superlative Stakes (Group 2)).
His best
Belcarra Group 3 · Doctor Brown Bear OR 125 · Arqoob OR 120 · Duleek Street OR 116 · Whispering Hopes OR 110 · Chadlington Lad OR 107
The dam: Grandegrandegrande by High Chaparral
No runs on our British and Irish records (unraced, or raced abroad). Dam of 2 winners from 4 other runners.
The dam’s other foals
| Horse | Runs | Wins | Best |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spirit Of Indalo (IRE) 2022 filly · by Shaman | 4 | 0 | OR 48 |
| Cloch Liath (IRE) 2018 filly · by Alhebayeb | 8 | 0 | OR 53 |
| In From The Cold (IRE) 2017 gelding · by Alhebayeb | 73 | 7 | OR 133 |
| Elixsoft (IRE) 2015 mare · by Elzaam | 67 | 7 | OR 74 |
The family at the sales — out of the same dam
| Foal | Sale | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 filly by Soldier's Call | 2025 Goffs Autumn Yearling & HIT SaleLot 420 · yearling | €1,200Naturexpert Kft/Bobby O'Ryan |
| 2023 colt by Invincible Army | 2024 Tattersalls Ireland September, Book 2Lot 578 · yearling | €3,000KGS |
| Spirit Of Indalo2022 filly by Shaman | 2023 Tattersalls Ireland September, Book 2Lot 585 · yearling | €9,000Gerry Hanley |
| In From The Cold2017 horse by Alhebayeb | 2022 Goffs Autumn Yearling & HIT SaleLot 54 · in training | €29,000Aidan O Ryan/Gordon Elliott |
| Elixsoft2015 mare by Elzaam | 2022 Tattersalls JulyLot 12 · broodmare | 5,500gnsMaria Kennedy |
| Elixsoft2015 filly by Elzaam | 2019 Tattersalls December MaresLot 2324 · broodmare | Bought back |
| In From The Cold2017 colt by Alhebayeb | 2018 Goffs February SaleLot 322 · yearling | €7,000Carrigeen Bloodstock |
| In From The Cold2017 colt by Alhebayeb | 2018 Tattersalls Ireland September, Book 2Lot 776 · yearling | €1,000Larry Mulvany |
| 2016 filly by Elusive Pimpernel | 2017 Goffs Open Yearling SaleLot 599 · yearling | Bought back |
| Elixsoft2015 filly by Elzaam | 2016 Tattersalls Ireland September, Book 2Lot 608 · yearling | €11,000Federico Barberini |
| Elixsoft2015 filly by Elzaam | 2015 Goffs November Foal SaleLot 98 · foal | €4,250Colinda Bloodstock (PS) |
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.