Shelaka
Foaled 2021 · by Lope De Vega out of Shelina (Dalakhani)
Form 16/20 (latest on the right) · Flat · ran 11 Aug 23 – 26 May 24, last for D K Weld · current OR 85
| Date | Course & race | Trip | Going | Pos | OR | Jockey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 May 24 | CurraghQuinnBet Spring Fillies Handicap · 1m · Good | 1m | Good | 11/11 | 85 | Chris Hayes |
| 23 Apr 24 | Gowran ParkIrish Stallion Farms EBF Race · 7f · Soft | 7f | Soft | 2/5 | – | Chris Hayes |
| 26 Aug 23 | Curragh Group 3Newtownanner Stud Irish European Breeders Fund Stakes (Fillies' Group 3) · 1m · Good | 1m | Good | 6/6 | – | Chris Hayes |
| 11 Aug 23 | TipperaryIrish Stallion Farms EBF Fillies Maiden · 7f100y · Soft | 7f100y | Soft | 1/11 | – | Chris Hayes |
Lope De Vega as a stallion
In our records: 1,201 runners, 721 winners (60%), 157 black-type winners including 28 at the top level, 134 more placed in black type. Runners foaled 2012–2024.
On the track himself: 9 runs, 4 wins — Group 1 winner (Poule D'Essai Des Poulains (3yo Colts) (Turf)).
His best
Mengli Khan Grade 1 OR 154 · Almaqam Group 1 OR 125 · Santa Ana Lane Group 1 OR 124 · Shadow Of Light Group 1 OR 120 · Phoenix Of Spain Group 1 OR 120 · Belardo Group 1 OR 119
The dam: Shelina by Dalakhani
She ran 3 times and won 0. Dam of 3 winners from 4 other runners.
Shemima Group 3 out of the 2nd dam, by Dalakhani
Shelir Listed half-sibling, by Dark Angel
Shediyama bt out of the 2nd dam, by Red Ransom
Shekhem bt half-sibling, by Zoffany
The dam’s other foals
| Horse | Runs | Wins | Best |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shesharna (IRE) 2023 filly · by Palace Pier | 1 | 0 | – |
| Shekhem (IRE) bt 2017 colt · by Zoffany | 5 | 1 | OR 91 |
| Shelir (IRE) Listed 2016 gelding · by Dark Angel | 38 | 6 | OR 113 |
| Shelannga (IRE) 2015 filly · by Leroidesanimaux | 5 | 1 | OR 85 |
Shelaka in the sale ring
| Sale | Result | Bought by | Sold by |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Goffs November Breeding Stock SaleLot 1220 · as a broodmare | €75,000Lillingston Bloodstock/Briar Lane Stud | Lillingston Bloodstock/Briar Lane Stud | Aga Khan Studs |
| 2025 Tattersalls December MaresLot 1621 · as a broodmare · in foal to New Bay (GB) | 180,000gnsSam Sangster Bloodstock | Sam Sangster Bloodstock | Mount Coote Stud, Ireland |
The family at the sales — out of the same dam
| Foal | Sale | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 filly by Blue Point | 2025 Arqana Summer SaleLot 555 · in training | €60,000Matthew HOULDSWORTH |
| 2022 filly by Blue Point | 2025 Goffs November Breeding Stock SaleLot 1180 · broodmare | €72,000Tally Ho |
| Shelannga2015 mare by Leroidesanimaux | 2024 Goffs November Breeding Stock SaleLot 1122 · broodmare | €38,000Shanacloon |
| Shelir2016 colt by Dark Angel | 2019 Goffs Autumn HIT SaleLot 566 · in training | €70,000Jason Kelly Bloodstock |
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.