Despona
Foaled 2020 · by Protectionist out of Diatribe (Tertullian)
Form 9 (latest on the right) · Flat · ran 9 Dec 23 – 9 Dec 23, last for H Blume
| Date | Course & race | Trip | Going | Pos | OR | Jockey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Dec 23 | Chantilly (FR)Prix du Poteau des Brulis (Maiden) (3yo) (All-Weather Track) (Polytrack) · 2m · Standard | 2m | Standard | 9/11 | – | Alexander Pietsch |
Protectionist as a stallion
In our records: 53 runners, 21 winners (40%), 6 black-type winners including 1 at the top level, 2 more placed in black type. Runners foaled 2018–2023.
On the track himself: 20 runs, 6 wins — Group 1 winner (Emirates Melbourne Cup Handicap) (3yo+) (Turf)).
His best
Zeus Power Grade 1 OR 146 · Amazing Grace Group 2 · Lazy Griff Group 3 OR 114 · New Emerald Group 3 · Lambo Group 3 · Powerful Aggie Listed OR 96
The dam: Diatribe by Tertullian
She ran 14 times and won 3 — Listed winner. Dam of 4 winners from 5 other runners.
Degas Group 3 half-sibling, by Exceed And Excel
Daktani Listed out of the 2nd dam, by Kallisto
Diadora Listed half-sibling, by Dansili
Diajaka bt out of the 2nd dam, by Kamsin
Dina bt half-sibling, by Nathaniel
The dam’s other foals
| Horse | Runs | Wins | Best |
|---|---|---|---|
| Delida (GER) 2019 filly · by Lope De Vega | 12 | 1 | – |
| Diadora (IRE) Listed 2018 filly · by Dansili | 10 | 1 | OR 98 |
| Dina (GER) bt 2015 filly · by Nathaniel | 10 | 0 | – |
| Dia Del Sol (GB) 2014 gelding · by Soldier hollow | 15 | 1 | OR 109 |
| Degas (GER) Group 3 2013 horse · by Exceed And Excel | 37 | 3 | OR 113 |
The family at the sales — out of the same dam
| Foal | Sale | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Diadora2018 filly by Dansili | 2018 Tattersalls December FoalsLot 774 · foal | 170,000gnsCrispin De Moubray SARL |
| Degas2013 gelding by Exceed And Excel | 2018 Tattersalls JulyLot 579 · in training | 100,000gnsEckhard Sauren |
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.