Viva Pataca
Foaled 2002 · by Marju out of Comic (Be My Chief)
Form 31358/04753 (latest on the right) · Flat · ran 28 Jul 05 – 29 May 11, last for John Moore · current OR 122
Group 1 won the Mercedes-Benz Hong Kong Derby (HK (2006)
Group 1 won the Hong Kong Champions & Chater Cup (HK (2006)
Group 1 won the Audemars Piguet QE II Cup (2007)
Group 1 won the Hong Kong Champions & Chater Cup (2007)
Group 1 won the Citi Hong Kong Gold Cup (2009)
Group 1 won the Citi Champions & Chater Cup (Turf) (2009)
Group 1 won the Audemars Piguet QE II Cup (3yo+) (Turf) (2010)
Group 2 won the Cathay Pacific International Cup Trial (2007)
Group 2 won the Cathay Pacific International Cup Trial (2008)
Group 3 won the Mission Hills Sha Tin Trophy (Handicap) (2008)
| Date | Course & race | Trip | Going | Pos | OR | Jockey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 May 11 | Sha Tin (HK) Group 1Standard Chartered Champions & Chater Cup (Local (3yo+) (Turf) · 1m4f · Good To Firm | 1m4f | Good To Firm | 3/8 | – | W C Marwing |
| 1 May 11 | Sha Tin (HK) Group 1Audemars Piguet QE II Cup (Turf) · 1m2f · Good | 1m2f | Good | 5/14 | – | Darren Beadman |
| 3 Apr 11 | Sha Tin (HK) Group 2Chairman's Trophy (Local (3yo+) (Turf) · 1m · Good | 1m | Good | 7/12 | – | W C Marwing |
| 27 Feb 11 | Sha Tin (HK) Group 1Citibank Hong Kong Gold Cup (Local (3yo+) (Turf) · 1m2f · Good | 1m2f | Good | 4/12 | – | W C Marwing |
| 30 Jan 11 | Sha Tin (HK) Group 1Stewards' Cup (Local (3yo+) (Turf) · 1m · Good | 1m | Good | 10/12 | – | W C Marwing |
| 12 Dec 10 | Sha Tin (HK) Group 1Cathay Pacific Hong Kong Vase (3yo+) (Turf) · 1m4f · Good | 1m4f | Good | 8/13 | – | Darren Beadman |
| 21 Nov 10 | Sha Tin (HK) Group 2Cathay Pacific Jockey Club Mile (3yo+) (Turf) · 1m · Good To Firm | 1m | Good To Firm | 5/12 | – | Neil Callan |
| 30 May 10 | Sha Tin (HK) Group 1Standard Chartered Champions & Chater Cup (3yo+) (Turf) · 1m4f · Yielding To Soft | 1m4f | Yielding To Soft | 3/7 | – | Darren Beadman |
| 25 Apr 10 | Sha Tin (HK) Group 1Audemars Piguet QE II Cup (3yo+) (Turf) · 1m2f · Good | 1m2f | Good | 1/9 | – | W C Marwing |
| 4 Apr 10 | Sha Tin (HK) Group 2The Chairman's Trophy (3yo+) (Turf) · 1m · Good | 1m | Good | 3/11 | – | W C Marwing |
| 28 Feb 10 | Sha Tin (HK) Group 1Citibank Hong Kong Gold Cup (Hong Kong (Turf) · 1m2f · Good | 1m2f | Good | 6/11 | – | W C Marwing |
| 7 Feb 10 | Sha Tin (HK) Group 3Jebsen Centenary Vase (Hong KongHandicap) (Turf) · 1m1f · Yielding | 1m1f | Yielding | 4/13 | – | Darren Beadman |
Marju as a stallion
In our records: 389 runners, 197 winners (51%), 28 black-type winners including 7 at the top level, 26 more placed in black type. Runners foaled 1996–2012.
His best
Satono Crown Group 1 OR 122 · Viva Pataca Group 1 OR 122 · Soviet Song Group 1 OR 119 · Chinchon Group 1 OR 115 · Bethrah Group 1 OR 112 · Lightening Pearl Group 1 OR 111
The dam: Comic by Be My Chief
No runs on our British and Irish records (unraced, or raced abroad). Dam of 8 winners from 11 other runners.
Laughing Group 1 half-sibling, by Dansili
Shambolic bt half-sibling, by Shamardal
The dam’s other foals
| Horse | Runs | Wins | Best |
|---|---|---|---|
| Joking (GB) 2019 filly · by Time Test | 5 | 0 | OR 53 |
| Noorjihan (GB) 2018 filly · by Kingman | 1 | 0 | – |
| Shambolic (IRE) bt 2016 filly · by Shamardal | 9 | 2 | OR 100 |
| George Villiers (IRE) 2015 gelding · by Dubawi | 30 | 6 | OR 96 |
| Nice Future (IRE) 2013 horse · by Dubawi | 16 | 1 | OR 79 |
| Comedy King (IRE) 2011 gelding · by Dansili | 10 | 1 | OR 84 |
| Elsiniaar (GB) 2010 gelding · by New Approach | 3 | 1 | OR 83 |
| Laughing (IRE) Group 1 2008 mare · by Dansili | 15 | 7 | – |
| Comedy Act (GB) 2007 gelding · by Motivator | 30 | 5 | OR 122 |
| Circus Clown (IRE) 2005 gelding · by Vettori | 31 | 3 | OR 115 |
| Opera Comica (GB) 2003 filly · by Dr Fong | 11 | 0 | OR 75 |
The family at the sales — out of the same dam
| Foal | Sale | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Joking2019 filly by Time Test | 2020 Tattersalls October, Book 1Lot 99 · yearling | 50,000gnsSackvilleDonald |
| Noorjihan2018 filly by Kingman | 2019 Tattersalls October, Book 1Lot 230 · yearling | 200,000gnsRichard Knight BS Agent |
| Shambolic2016 filly by Shamardal | 2019 Tattersalls December MaresLot 1840 · broodmare | 800,000gnsHadden Bloodstock |
| George Villiers2015 colt by Dubawi | 2016 Tattersalls October, Book 1Lot 540 · yearling | 750,000gnsBlandford Bloodstock |
| Comedy King2011 gelding by Dansili | 2015 Tattersalls Autumn HITLot 1109 · in training | 4,000gnsDr Marwan Koukash |
| Nice Future2013 colt by Dubawi | 2014 Tattersalls October, Book 1Lot 237 · yearling | 1,400,000gnsJohn Ferguson Bloodstock |
| Comedy King2011 colt by Dansili | 2012 Tattersalls October, Book 1Lot 480 · yearling | 90,000gnsJohn Warren Bloodstock |
| Opera Comica2003 filly by Dr Fong | 2012 Goffs November Breeding Stock SaleLot 1123 · broodmare | Bought back |
| Elsiniaar2010 colt by New Approach | 2011 Tattersalls October, Book 1Lot 22 · yearling | 220,000gnsShadwell Estate Company |
| Comedy Act2007 gelding by Motivator | 2011 Goffs UK Spring SaleLot 366 · in training | £23,000Middleham Park Racing |
| Opera Comica2003 mare by Dr Fong | 2011 Tattersalls December MaresLot 1941 · broodmare | 17,000gnsBallyhane Stud |
| Comedy Act2007 gelding by Motivator | 2010 Tattersalls Autumn HITLot 737 · in training | 125,000gnsPJ Hobbs |
| Laughing2008 filly by Dansili | 2009 Tattersalls October, Book 1Lot 318 · yearling | 275,000gnsCharles O'Brien |
| 2001 mare by Barathea | 2009 Tattersalls December MaresLot 2125 · broodmare | 6,200gnsGulay Cokay |
| Comedy Act2007 colt by Motivator | 2008 Tattersalls October, Book 1Lot 446 · yearling | 72,000gnsSir Mark Prescott BT |
| 2001 mare by Barathea | 2008 Tattersalls December MaresLot 2475 · broodmare | 12,500gnsTrickledown Stud |
| Opera Comica2003 mare by Dr Fong | 2007 Tattersalls JulyLot 102 · broodmare | 85,000gnsBadgers Bloodstock |
| Opera Comica2003 filly by Dr Fong | 2006 Tattersalls December MaresLot 1707 · broodmare | Bought back |
| Circus Clown2005 colt by Vettori | 2005 Tattersalls December FoalsLot 817 · foal | 26,000gnsBelstane Racing Stables |
| 2001 mare by Barathea | 2005 Tattersalls December MaresLot 2336 · broodmare | 65,000gnsJ Reid Coulter |
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.