Bowstring
Foaled 2001 · by Sadler's Wells out of Cantanta (Top Ville)
Every foal out of Bowstring (IRE) that has run in Britain or Ireland since 2005, youngest first.
| Horse | Runs | Wins | Best |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aspen Fior (IRE) 2016 mare · by Finsceal Fior | 7 | 0 | OR 94 |
| Tommy Hallinan (IRE) 2014 gelding · by Intense Focus | 16 | 1 | OR 102 |
| Nam Hai (IRE) 2011 gelding · by Fastnet Rock | 14 | 2 | OR 76 |
| Fare Thee Well (IRE) 2010 gelding · by Duke Of Marmalade | 2 | 0 | – |
| Maggie Dalton (IRE) 2009 mare · by Mr Greeley | 15 | 2 | OR 96 |
| Rocky Elsom (USA) 2007 gelding · by Rock Of Gibraltar | 38 | 5 | OR 112 |
Form 56 (latest on the right) · Flat · ran 8 Jul 05 – 28 Jul 05, last for John Gosden · current OR 95
| Date | Course & race | Trip | Going | Pos | OR | Jockey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Jul 05 | Goodwood Group 3Lillie Langtry Fillies' Stakes (Group 3) · Class 1 · 1m6f · Soft | 1m6f | Soft | 6/8 | 95 | Jimmy Fortune |
| 8 Jul 05 | Chepstow Group 3Golden Daffodil Stakes (Group 3 Fillies) · Class 1 · 1m2f36y · Good To Firm | 1m2f36y | Good To Firm | 5/5 | 95 | Jimmy Fortune |
Sadler's Wells as a stallion
In our records: 638 runners, 378 winners (59%), 81 black-type winners including 11 at the top level, 76 more placed in black type. Runners foaled 1994–2008.
His best
Synchronised Grade 1 OR 167 · Zaiyad Grade 1 · Percussionist Grade 1 OR 135 · Septimus Group 1 OR 122 · Yeats Group 1 OR 122 · Ask Group 1 OR 121
The dam: Cantanta by Top Ville
No runs on our British and Irish records (unraced, or raced abroad). Dam of 4 winners from 7 other runners.
The dam’s other foals
| Horse | Runs | Wins | Best |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forward March (GB) 2010 gelding · by Beat Hollow | 8 | 0 | OR 79 |
| Tantamount (GB) 2009 gelding · by Observatory | 35 | 4 | OR 127 |
| Cry Fury (GB) 2008 gelding · by Beat Hollow | 42 | 2 | OR 104 |
| London Bridge (GB) 2006 gelding · by Beat Hollow | 27 | 5 | OR 123 |
| Battle Group (GB) Listed 2005 gelding · by Beat Hollow | 46 | 9 | OR 150 |
| Fedorova (GB) 2003 filly · by Sadler's Wells (full sibling) | 4 | 0 | OR 72 |
| Upgrade (GB) 1994 gelding · by Be My Guest | 3 | 0 | OR 148 |
Bowstring in the sale ring
| Sale | Result | Bought by | Sold by |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 Goffs November Breeding Stock SaleLot 1502 · as a broodmare · in foal to Finsceal Fior (IRE) | €13,500Herine Bloodstock | Herine Bloodstock | Al Eile Stud |
The family at the sales — out of the same dam
| Foal | Sale | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Forward March2010 gelding by Beat Hollow | 2013 Tattersalls FebruaryLot 180 · in training | 17,000gnsGazeley Stud |
| Cry Fury2008 gelding by Beat Hollow | 2013 Tattersalls JulyLot 452 · in training | 35,000gnsGL Moore Racing |
| Tantamount2009 colt by Observatory | 2012 Goffs UK Autumn Yearling & HIT SaleLot 154 · in training | £2,500Mr. A.k. Collins |
| Tantamount2009 colt by Observatory | 2012 Tattersalls Autumn HITLot 1041 · in training | 18,000gnsTom Malone / L Russell |
| 1999 filly by Priolo | 2010 Goffs November Breeding Stock SaleLot 1163 · broodmare | Not sold |
| London Bridge2006 colt by Beat Hollow | 2009 Tattersalls Autumn HITLot 1050 · in training | 40,000gnsMargaret O'Toole (Ire) |
| Battle Group2005 colt by Beat Hollow | 2008 Tattersalls JulyLot 470 · in training | 35,000gnsFive Star 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.