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Alpha Cephei
Foaled 2021 · by Zoustar out of Goleta (Royal Applause)
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9Runs
0Wins
22nd / 3rd
82Best OR
€5,275Prize money
Form 6635/39680 (latest on the right) · Flat · ran 22 Jun 23 – 12 Jul 24, last for David Marnane · current OR 74
| Date | Course & race | Trip | Going | Pos | OR | Jockey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Jul 24 | Dundalk (AW)Catherine Allison & Co. Solicitors Claiming Race · 7f · Standard | 7f | Standard | 14/14 | 74 | Luke McAteer |
| 22 Jun 24 | LimerickRegeneron 'Celebrating A Decade In Limerick' Handicap · 7f · Good | 7f | Good | 8/10 | 76 | Luke McAteer |
| 14 Jun 24 | CorkSign Up To Our Newsletter Handicap · 5f · Good To Yielding | 5f | Good To Yielding | 6/8 | 78 | Robbie Colgan |
| 5 Jun 24 | CurraghSky Bet Extra Places Every Day Premier Handicap · 5f · Good | 5f | Good | 9/11 | 79 | James Ryan |
| 21 May 24 | CorkFollow Us On Social Media Handicap · 5f · Good | 5f | Good | 3/6 | 79 | Luke McAteer |
| 26 Sep 23 | CorkIrish Ebf Auction Series Nursery Handicap · 6f · Soft | 6f | Soft | 5/8 | 82 | Luke McAteer |
| 24 Aug 23 | LeopardstownIrish EBF Auction Series Maiden · 7f · Good | 7f | Good | 3/10 | – | Luke McAteer |
| 27 Jul 23 | LeopardstownFrank Conroy Irish EBF Maiden · 1m · Soft | 1m | Soft | 6/9 | – | Luke McAteer |
| 22 Jun 23 | LeopardstownIrish EBF Auction Series Race · 7f48y · Good To Yielding | 7f48y | Good To Yielding | 6/12 | – | Luke McAteer |
Alpha Cephei2021
Zoustar
Goleta
Northern Meteor
Zouzou
Royal Applause
Wardara
Zoustar as a stallion
In our records: 529 runners, 213 winners (40%), 56 black-type winners including 11 at the top level, 50 more placed in black type. Runners foaled 2015–2024.
On the track himself: 7 runs, 4 wins — Group 1 winner (De Bortoli Wines Golden Rose Stakes (3yo) (Turf)).
His best
Joliestar Group 1 OR 119 · Starlust Group 1 OR 115 · Lezoo Group 1 OR 114 · King Of Gosford Group 1 OR 76 · Ozzmosis Group 1 · Schwarz Group 1
The dam: Goleta by Royal Applause
She ran 1 time and won 0. Dam of 6 winners from 10 other runners.
Black type in the family
Chineur Group 2 out of the 2nd dam, by Fasliyev
Dibajj Group 3 half-sibling, by Iffraaj
Black Sea Listed half-sibling, by Dubai Destination
Chineur Group 2 out of the 2nd dam, by Fasliyev
Dibajj Group 3 half-sibling, by Iffraaj
Black Sea Listed half-sibling, by Dubai Destination
The dam’s other foals
| Horse | Runs | Wins | Best |
|---|---|---|---|
| Special Reserve (GB) 2024 colt · by Pinatubo | 1 | 0 | – |
| Santa Bravado (GB) 2023 colt · by Iffraaj | 4 | 1 | OR 79 |
| Royal Jet (GB) 2020 gelding · by Exceed and Excel | 28 | 6 | OR 73 |
| Moojdee (IRE) 2019 gelding · by Iffraaj | 4 | 1 | OR 83 |
| L'age D'or (GB) 2015 filly · by Iffraaj | 4 | 0 | OR 56 |
| Gaviota (FR) 2014 filly · by Rio De La Plata | 1 | 0 | – |
| Black Sea (FR) Listed 2013 gelding · by Dubai Destination | 12 | 3 | – |
| Galvez (IRE) 2012 colt · by Orpen | 6 | 2 | – |
| Isla Vista (FR) 2011 filly · by Sulamani | 3 | 0 | – |
| Dibajj (FR) Group 3 2010 filly · by Iffraaj | 15 | 4 | – |
Alpha Cephei in the sale ring
| Sale | Result | Bought by | Sold by |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 Tattersalls October, Book 3Lot 1667 · as a yearling | 24,000gnsMRC International | MRC International | Whatton Manor Stud |
| 2024 Tattersalls Online SeptemberLot 15 · as a in training | 4,400gnsEd Stapleton Bloodstock | Ed Stapleton Bloodstock | David Marnane Racing, Ireland |
The family at the sales — out of the same dam
| Foal | Sale | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Santa Bravado2023 colt by Iffraaj | 2026 Goffs UK London SaleLot 18 · in training | £260,000McKeever B/S/Gai Waterhouse & Adrian Bott |
| Special Reserve2024 colt by Pinatubo | 2025 Tattersalls October, Book 2Lot 844 · yearling | 40,000gnsHighfort |
| Royal Jet2020 gelding by Exceed And Excel | 2025 Tattersalls Online JanuaryLot 33 · in training | 1,600gnsA W Carroll |
| 2016 filly by Iffraaj | 2025 Arqana Breeding Stock SaleLot 666 · broodmare | €11,000CAVA / HRP |
| Santa Bravado2023 colt by Iffraaj | 2024 Tattersalls October, Book 3Lot 1366 · yearling | 28,000gnsAndrew Oliver |
| Royal Jet2020 colt by Exceed And Excel | 2023 Tattersalls Autumn HITLot 888 · in training | 22,000gnsEd Smyth-Osbourne |
| Gaviota2014 filly by Rio De La Plata | 2023 Arqana Breeding Stock SaleLot 738 · broodmare | €3,000Mehmet yusuf MARANGOZ |
| Royal Jet2020 colt by Exceed And Excel | 2021 Tattersalls October, Book 3Lot 1341 · yearling | 56,000gnsTally-Ho Stud |
| L'age D'or2015 mare by Iffraaj | 2021 Tattersalls December MaresLot 1488 · broodmare | 80,000gnsMargaret O'Toole |
| Moojdee2019 colt by Iffraaj | 2020 Tattersalls October, Book 2Lot 821 · yearling | 65,000gnsShadwell Estate Company |
| 2017 filly by Oasis Dream | 2020 Tattersalls JulyLot 324 · in training | 57,000gnsDwayne Woods |
| L'age D'or2015 filly by Iffraaj | 2020 Goffs November Breeding Stock SaleLot 844 · broodmare | €90,000De Burgh Equine/Norelands |
| L'age D'or2015 filly by Iffraaj | 2019 Tattersalls December MaresLot 2005 · broodmare | 26,000gnsBrian Grassick Bloodstock |
| 2017 filly by Oasis Dream | 2018 Tattersalls October, Book 2Lot 1118 · yearling | 280,000gnsShadwell Estate Company |
| Gaviota2014 filly by Rio De La Plata | 2015 Arqana V.2 Yearling SaleLot 435 · yearling | Bought back |
| Black Sea2013 colt by Dubai Destination | 2014 Arqana V.2 Yearling SaleLot 442 · yearling | €90,000WATRIGANT Antoine de |
| Dibajj2010 filly by Iffraaj | 2014 Tattersalls December MaresLot 1585 · broodmare | Bought back |
| Galvez2012 colt by Orpen | 2013 Arqana October Yearling SaleLot 143 · yearling | €62,000HARAS DU SAUBOUAS |
| Dibajj2010 filly by Iffraaj | 2011 Arqana August Yearling SaleLot 43 · yearling | €57,000FRETLESS LIMITED |
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