Opportunist
Foaled 1999 · by Machiavellian out of Fatefully (Private Account)
Form 0424931/057 (latest on the right) · Flat · ran 20 Jan 05 – 8 Feb 08, last for Doug Watson · current OR 91
bt placed in black-type company 1 time
| Date | Course & race | Trip | Going | Pos | OR | Jockey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Feb 08 | Nad Al Sheba (UAE)Meydan Marina Stakes (Handicap) (Dirt) · 1m½f · Fast | 1m½f | Fast | 7/15 | 91 | Richard Mullen |
| 31 Jan 08 | Nad Al Sheba (UAE)Dubal Billet Handicap (Dirt) · 1m · Fast | 1m | Fast | 5/13 | 93 | Martin Dwyer |
| 3 Jan 08 | Nad Al Sheba (UAE)Etisalat Wasel (Handicap) (Dirt) · 1m · Fast | 1m | Fast | 14/16 | 97 | G Birrer |
| 13 Dec 07 | Nad Al Sheba (UAE)Al Nasr Leisureland Stakes (Handicap) (Dirt) · 1m · Fast | 1m | Fast | 1/12 | 97 | Martin Dwyer |
| 29 Nov 07 | Nad Al Sheba (UAE)Wheels Challenge (Rated Conditions) (Dirt) · 1m · Fast | 1m | Fast | 3/6 | 100 | Daragh O'Donohoe |
| 1 Mar 07 | Nad Al Sheba (UAE) Group 3Lahan Burj Nahaar Stakes (Dirt) · 1m · Fast | 1m | Fast | 9/15 | 100 | Willie Supple |
| 23 Feb 07 | Nad Al Sheba (UAE)UAE Founder's Trophy (Handicap) (Dirt) · 7f · Fast | 7f | Fast | 4/8 | 100 | Martin Dwyer |
| 9 Feb 07 | Nad Al Sheba (UAE)Dubai Aluminium (DUBAL) Trophy (Handicap) (Dirt) · 1m½f · Fast | 1m½f | Fast | 2/15 | 99 | Martin Dwyer |
| 1 Feb 07 | Nad Al Sheba (UAE)Dubal Stakes (Handicap) (Dirt) · 1m · Fast | 1m | Fast | 4/12 | 100 | Martin Dwyer |
| 18 Jan 07 | Nad Al Sheba (UAE) Group 3Invasor Al Maktoum Challenge (Round 1) (Dirt) · 1m · Fast | 1m | Fast | 11/16 | 102 | Martin Dwyer |
| 28 Dec 06 | Nad Al Sheba (UAE)Shahrazade Trophy (Conditions Race) (Dirt) · 1m · Fast | 1m | Fast | 3/7 | 105 | Willie Supple |
| 14 Dec 06 | Nad Al Sheba (UAE)Pick Six Competition Stakes (Conditions Race) (Dirt) · 1m · Standard | 1m | Standard | 2/10 | 108 | Pat Dobbs |
Machiavellian as a stallion
In our records: 234 runners, 137 winners (59%), 24 black-type winners including 3 at the top level, 18 more placed in black type. Runners foaled 1992–2005.
His best
West Wind Group 1 OR 116 · Palace Episode Group 1 OR 111 · Tie Black Group 1 · Cesare Group 2 OR 120 · Chic Group 2 OR 117 · Shakis Group 2 OR 113
The dam: Fatefully by Private Account
No runs on our British and Irish records (unraced, or raced abroad). Dam of 3 winners from 4 other runners.
Favourable Terms Listed half-sibling, by Selkirk
Modern History Listed half-sibling, by Shamardal
The dam’s other foals
| Horse | Runs | Wins | Best |
|---|---|---|---|
| Melville (USA) 2011 gelding · by Street Cry | 4 | 1 | – |
| Modern History (IRE) Listed 2008 gelding · by Shamardal | 27 | 3 | OR 105 |
| Sir Sandford (IRE) 2007 colt · by Selkirk | 2 | 0 | – |
| Favourable Terms (GB) Listed 2000 mare · by Selkirk | 3 | 1 | OR 113 |
The family at the sales — out of the same dam
| Foal | Sale | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 filly by Street Cry | 2016 Tattersalls JulyLot 280 · in training | 140,000gnsMcKeever Bloodstock Aquis Farm |
| Favourable Terms2000 mare by Selkirk | 2016 Tattersalls JulyLot 163 · broodmare | 47,000gnsEmerald Bloodstock |
| Sir Sandford2007 colt by Selkirk | 2010 Tattersalls Autumn HITLot 1261 · in training | Not sold |
| 2006 mare by Selkirk | 2010 Tattersalls December MaresLot 1403 · broodmare | Not sold |
| 2006 filly by Selkirk | 2009 Goffs February SaleLot 528 · in training | €46,000Tullamaine Castle Stud |
| 2001 mare by Machiavellian | 2009 Tattersalls December MaresLot 1527 · broodmare | 60,000gnsJeremy Brummitt |
| Sir Sandford2007 colt by Selkirk | 2008 Tattersalls October, Book 3Lot 1701 · yearling | 55,000gnsRabbah 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.