Keep Star
Foaled 2020 · by Balko out of Taguy Star (Visionary)
Form U574/0501/P (latest on the right) · Hurdle, Chase · ran 9 Mar 24 – 1 Nov 26, last for David Pipe · current OR 107
| Date | Course & race | Trip | Going | Pos | OR | Jockey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Nov 26 | WorcesterCopybet For Premier League Profit Boosts Novices' Handicap Steeple Chase (GBB Race) · Class 4 · 2m4f · Good To Soft | 2m4f | Good To Soft | PU/15 | 107 | Rian Corcoran |
| 14 May 25 | Compiegne (FR)Prix du Morbihan (Hurdle) (Handicap) (5yo+) (Apprentice & Young Jockeys) (Turf) · 2m3f · Very Soft | 2m3f | Very Soft | 1/16 | – | Quentin Samaria |
| 15 Apr 25 | Auteuil (FR)Prix des Genets (Hurdle) (Claimer) (5yo+) (Turf) · 2m2f · Heavy | 2m2f | Heavy | 11/15 | – | James Reveley |
| 2 Apr 25 | Compiegne (FR)Prix le Hon (Hurdle) (Claimer) (5yo+) (Turf) · 2m3f · Very Soft | 2m3f | Very Soft | 5/12 | – | James Reveley |
| 24 Feb 25 | Auteuil (FR)Prix Souviens-Toi (Hurdle) (Handicap) (5yo) (Turf) · 2m2f · Heavy | 2m2f | Heavy | 12/17 | – | Charly Prichard |
| 24 Nov 24 | Auteuil (FR)Prix Tournay (Hurdle) (Handicap) (4yo) (Turf) · 2m3½f · Heavy | 2m3½f | Heavy | 4/17 | – | James Reveley |
| 19 May 24 | Auteuil (FR)Prix RMC - Prix Ex Voto (Hurdle) (Conditions) (4yo) (Turf) · 2m2f · Very Soft | 2m2f | Very Soft | 7/16 | – | Nicolas Gauffenic |
| 6 Apr 24 | Auteuil (FR)Prix Oteuil SF (Hurdle) (AQPS Conditions) (4yo) (Turf) · 2m1½f · Heavy | 2m1½f | Heavy | 5/11 | – | James Reveley |
| 9 Mar 24 | Auteuil (FR)Prix de l'Yonne (Hurdle) (AQPS Conditions) (4yo Colts & Geldings Unraced Over Obstacles) (Turf) · 2m1½f · Heavy | 2m1½f | Heavy | UR/12 | – | Baptiste Le Clerc |
Balko as a stallion
In our records: 296 runners, 138 winners (47%), 21 black-type winners including 4 at the top level, 28 more placed in black type. Runners foaled 2008–2023.
On the track himself: 4 runs, 2 wins — Grade 3 winner (Prix Duc d'Anjou (Chase)).
His best
Balko Des Flos Grade 1 OR 169 · Le Patron Grade 1 OR 153 · Gitane Du Berlais Grade 1 OR 150 · Le Listrac Grade 1 · Kentucky Wood Grade 2 OR 162 · Vision Des Flos Grade 2 OR 155
The dam: Taguy Star by Visionary
She ran 4 times and won 0. Dam of 2 winners from 4 other runners.
Grande Star bt out of the 2nd dam, by Maresca Sorrento
Ispano Star bt half-sibling, by Spanish Moon
The dam’s other foals
| Horse | Runs | Wins | Best |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ispano Star (FR) bt 2018 gelding · by Spanish Moon | 12 | 1 | – |
| Gossip Star (FR) 2016 filly · by Sunday Break | 1 | 0 | – |
| Flag Star (FR) 2015 gelding · by Satri | 11 | 0 | – |
| Dindin (FR) 2013 gelding · by Balko (full sibling) | 62 | 6 | OR 119 |
Keep Star in the sale ring
| Sale | Result | Bought by | Sold by |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Arqana Summer SaleLot 433 · as a in training | €20,000David PIPE | David PIPE | George & Zetterholm |
The family at the sales — out of the same dam
| Foal | Sale | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Dindin2013 gelding by Balko | 2023 Goffs UK October HIT Yearling SaleLot 58 · in training | £9,000D.E. Pipe |
| Dindin2013 gelding by Balko | 2016 Arqana Autumn SaleLot 175 · in training | Bought back |
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.