Illinois
Foaled 2021 · by Galileo out of Danedrop (Danehill)
€18,135Prize money
Form 1227/361552 (latest on the right) · Flat · ran 7 Oct 23 – 21 Aug 26, last for A P O'Brien · current OR 108
Group 2 won the Queen's Vase (Group 2) (2024)
Group 2 won the Qatar Prix Chaudenay (3yo) (Grande Course) (Turf) (2024)
Group 3 won the Ladbrokes Big-Value You Can Bet On Ormonde Stakes (Group 3) (2025)
| Date | Course & race | Trip | Going | Pos | OR | Jockey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Aug 26 | York Group 2Weatherbys Lonsdale Cup Stakes (Group 2) · Class 1 · 2m½f · Good To Soft | 2m½f | Good To Soft | 2/8 | 108 | Ryan Moore |
| 28 Jul 26 | Goodwood Group 1Al Shaqab Goodwood Cup Stakes (Group 1) · Class 1 · 2m · Good | 2m | Good | 5/8 | 111 | Sean Levey |
| 19 Jul 26 | Curragh (IRE) Group 21xBet.ie Proud Supporters Of Irish Racing Curragh Cup (Group 2) · Class 1 · 1m6f · Good To Firm | 1m6f | Good To Firm | 5/6 | 111 | Ryan Moore |
| 20 Jun 26 | AscotQueen Alexandra Stakes (Conditions Race) (GBBPlus Race) · Class 2 · 2m6f · Good To Firm | 2m6f | Good To Firm | 1/13 | 111 | Ryan Moore |
| 6 Jun 26 | Epsom Downs Group 1Coolmore Coronation Cup (Group 1) · Class 1 · 1m4f · Good To Soft | 1m4f | Good To Soft | 6/6 | 115 | Ronan Whelan |
| 7 May 26 | Chester Group 3Ladbrokes Ormonde Stakes (Group 3) · Class 1 · 1m5f84y · Good | 1m5f84y | Good | 3/7 | 116 | Wayne Lordan |
| 14 Sep 25 | Curragh Group 1Comer Group International Irish St. Leger (Group 1) · 1m6f · Good To Yielding | 1m6f | Good To Yielding | 7/9 | 116 | Christophe Soumillon |
| 29 Jul 25 | Goodwood Group 1Al Shaqab Goodwood Cup Stakes (Group 1) · Class 1 · 2m · Good | 2m | Good | 2/8 | 116 | Ryan Moore |
| 19 Jun 25 | Ascot Group 1Gold Cup (Group 1) · Class 1 · 2m3f210y · Good To Firm | 2m3f210y | Good To Firm | 2/8 | 116 | Ryan Moore |
| 8 May 25 | Chester Group 3Ladbrokes Big-Value You Can Bet On Ormonde Stakes (Group 3) · Class 1 · 1m5f84y · Good | 1m5f84y | Good | 1/6 | 116 | Ryan Moore |
| 5 Oct 24 | Longchamp (FR) Group 2Qatar Prix Chaudenay (3yo) (Grande Course) (Turf) · 1m7f · Soft | 1m7f | Soft | 1/8 | – | Ryan Moore |
| 14 Sep 24 | Doncaster Group 1Betfred St Leger Stakes (Group 1) (British Champions Series) · Class 1 · 1m6f115y · Good | 1m6f115y | Good | 2/7 | 116 | Wayne Lordan |
Galileo as a stallion
In our records: 1,954 runners, 1,242 winners (64%), 377 black-type winners including 106 at the top level, 243 more placed in black type. Runners foaled 2003–2022.
His best
Supasundae Grade 1 OR 164 · Mystical Power Grade 1 OR 154 · Windsor Park Grade 1 OR 153 · Frankel Group 1 OR 140 · Rip Van Winkle Group 1 OR 129 · Nathaniel Group 1 OR 128
The dam: Danedrop by Danehill
No runs on our British and Irish records (unraced, or raced abroad). Dam of 5 winners from 8 other runners.
Danedream Group 1 half-sibling, by Lomitas
Broadway Group 3 full sibling, by Galileo
Venice Beach Group 3 full sibling, by Galileo
Debutante bt half-sibling, by Gold Away
The dam’s other foals
| Horse | Runs | Wins | Best |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gauntlet (IRE) 2017 gelding · by Galileo (full sibling) | 9 | 1 | OR 80 |
| Broadway (IRE) Group 3 2015 filly · by Galileo (full sibling) | 13 | 2 | OR 105 |
| Venice Beach (IRE) Group 3 2014 horse · by Galileo (full sibling) | 11 | 2 | OR 113 |
| Debutante (FR) bt 2011 filly · by Gold Away | 11 | 0 | – |
| Ignis Away (FR) 2010 filly · by Gold Away | 2 | 0 | – |
| Danedream (GER) Group 1 2008 filly · by Lomitas | 17 | 8 | OR 128 |
| Accused (IRE) 2005 gelding · by Xaar | 5 | 0 | OR 65 |
| Valdan (IRE) 2004 gelding · by Val Royal | 78 | 5 | OR 92 |
The family at the sales — out of the same dam
| Foal | Sale | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Ignis Away2010 filly by Gold Away | 2026 Arqana February SaleLot 61 · broodmare | Bought back |
| 2019 mare by Galileo | 2024 Tattersalls JulyLot 242 · broodmare | 250,000gnsGestüt Fährhof |
| 2022 colt by Churchill | 2023 Tattersalls Ireland SeptemberLot 95 · yearling | €26,000Johnston Racing |
| 2019 filly by Galileo | 2022 Arqana Breeding Stock SaleLot 189 · broodmare | €360,000Margaret O'TOOLE |
| 2018 horse by Galileo | 2022 Goffs November Breeding Stock SaleLot 1188 · broodmare | €790,000BBA Ireland/Lucky Vega Syn |
| Debutante2011 filly by Gold Away | 2022 Arqana Breeding Stock SaleLot 504 · broodmare | €34,000A-TURF |
| Gauntlet2017 colt by Galileo | 2020 Tattersalls Autumn HITLot 534 · in training | 21,000gnsHurworth Bloodstock |
| Ignis Away2010 filly by Gold Away | 2014 Arqana Breeding Stock SaleLot 206 · broodmare | Bought back |
| 2009 colt by Soldier Hollow | 2010 Arqana December Yearling SaleLot 957 · yearling | €11,000MOUBRAY Crispin de |
| Accused2005 gelding by Xaar | 2008 Tattersalls JulyLot 323 · in training | 2,000gnsP Kourasis |
| Accused2005 gelding by Xaar | 2006 Goffs MillionLot 89 · yearling | €360,000Warren John |
| Accused2005 gelding by Xaar | 2005 Goffs November Foal SaleLot 789 · foal | €75,000J C Bloodstock |
| Valdan2004 colt by Val Royal | 2005 Tattersalls Ireland SeptemberLot 392 · yearling | €6,000Clenagh Stud |
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.