Hilltop Sun
Foaled 2001 · by Desert Sun out of Regal Fanfare (Taufan)
Form 006740P/0/PP (latest on the right) · Flat, Hurdle · ran 18 May 05 – 24 Oct 09, last for T J Arnold · current OR 81
| Date | Course & race | Trip | Going | Pos | OR | Jockey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Oct 09 | WexfordWexford Racecourse Supporters Club Handicap Hurdle (80-95) · 2m · Soft | 2m | Soft | PU/16 | 81 | Robert Molloy |
| 14 Jul 09 | Killarneywww.punchestown.com Handicap Hurdle (80-95) · 2m6f · Yielding To Soft | 2m6f | Yielding To Soft | PU/18 | 81 | Robert Molloy |
| 25 Aug 06 | WexfordTote.ie Maiden Hurdle · 2m2f · Yielding | 2m2f | Yielding | 14/14 | 81 | Ian McCarthy |
| 18 Nov 05 | WexfordWexford Renault Hurdle · 2m · Soft | 2m | Soft | PU/11 | – | Denis O'Regan |
| 19 Aug 05 | KilbegganD&E McHugh New Holland (C&G) Maiden Hurdle · 2m · Firm | 2m | Firm | 10/16 | – | R P McNally |
| 5 Aug 05 | WexfordDerrinstown Stud Apprentice Handicap (36-60) · 1m5f · Good | 1m5f | Good | 4/16 | 45 | Jerry O'Dwyer |
| 29 Jul 05 | GalwaySt. James's Gate Race · 1m6f · Good To Firm | 1m6f | Good To Firm | 7/13 | 45 | Michael Hussey |
| 27 Jul 05 | GalwayHP Technology Solution & Support Hurdle · 2m · Good To Firm | 2m | Good To Firm | 6/10 | – | Robbie Colgan |
| 18 Jun 05 | Down RoyalBest Bet Eastwood-Telephone Betting Handicap (36-60) · 1m4f190y · Good | 1m4f190y | Good | 13/14 | 48 | Cathy Gannon |
| 20 May 05 | DownpatrickDerrinstown Stud Apprentice Handicap (40-70) · 1m5f · Good | 1m5f | Good | 10/11 | 50 | Brian Hughes |
| 18 May 05 | FairyhouseHandicap (0-70) · 1m6f · Good To Firm | 1m6f | Good To Firm | 7/11 | 50 | Keith Bowens |
Desert Sun as a stallion
In our records: 165 runners, 63 winners (38%), 7 black-type winners, 6 more placed in black type. Runners foaled 1999–2008.
His best
The Fonze Grade 2 OR 150 · Salford City Grade 2 OR 148 · Lacey Underall Group 2 · Fernandina Group 3 · Sunny King Listed OR 115 · Dunelight Listed OR 111
The dam: Regal Fanfare by Taufan
No runs on our British and Irish records (unraced, or raced abroad). Dam of 0 winners from 3 other runners.
The dam’s other foals
| Horse | Runs | Wins | Best |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paddy Wicklow (IRE) 2008 gelding · by Great Exhibition | 2 | 0 | – |
| Augustus Livius (IRE) 2003 gelding · by Titus Livius | 19 | 0 | OR 79 |
| Slightly Slow (IRE) 2002 filly · by Imperial Ballet | 6 | 0 | OR 40 |
The family at the sales — out of the same dam
| Foal | Sale | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Paddy Wicklow2008 colt by Great Exhibition | 2008 Tattersalls Ireland November National HuntLot 2287 · store | Bought back |
| Slightly Slow2002 filly by Imperial Ballet | 2006 Goffs HIT SaleLot 36 · in training | €1,000Murphy Gerry |
| Augustus Livius2003 gelding by Titus Livius | 2005 Goffs UK Lincoln Handicap SaleLot 25 · in training | £1,300Gorman, W. O. |
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.